David Tarakona

Country Session Guitarist

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I'm specialized in a wide range of string instruments used in modern country music — from 10-string pedal steel to 4-string fiddle. If you're aiming for guitar tones in the style of Luke Combs or Lainey Wilson but don't want to book a flight to Nashville — I'm your guy!

🎸 About Me
I'm a professional guitarist based in Germany, offering authentic Nashville-style string work for both live and studio projects. I studied Pop Guitar at the University of Osnabrück, where I specialized in modern country music. Since then, I've been performing with artists like Alina Sebastian and Doug Adkins, and I lead my own heavy country band.

🪕 What I Play
My focus is on traditional and modern country instruments, including:
Electric guitars (all styles), acoustic guitar, pedal steel, banjo, mandolin, fiddle, dobro.
Whether you're going for a classic honky-tonk vibe or a more contemporary country-pop sound, I bring the tone, feel, and precision you're looking for.

🎧 Where You Can Hear Me
You can hear my work on "Eyes of the Highway" by Alina Sebastian, as well as on her latest and upcoming releases. I also write, record, and produce my own music, where all these influences come together.

Send me an email through 'Contact' button above and I'll get back to you asap.

Languages

  • English
  • German

Interview with David Tarakona

  1. Q: What type of music do you usually work on?

  2. A: Pop countryish stuff or southern rockfish stuff.

  3. Q: What's your strongest skill?

  4. A: My strongest skill? I can bend three stings at a time on guitar.

  5. Q: What do you bring to a song?

  6. A: Depends on what is needed. Sometimes I play just what's written on the sheet of music, but most of the time I'm involved in the creative process and come up with my own ideas.

  7. Q: Tell us about your studio setup.

  8. A: I got Fender, Marshall, Vox amps and some dynamic, ribbon and condenser mics and a bunch of usable amp sims, and way too many guitar effect pedals.

  9. Q: What other musicians or music production professionals inspire you?

  10. A: I'm a huge fan of the Nashville guitarist scene. Especially of tom Bukovac.

  11. Q: Describe the most common type of work you do for your clients.

  12. A: Recording electric guitar or pedal steel and come up with own riffs and ideas.

Terms Of Service

Each song is unique, and so are its needs. I prefer to discuss terms individually to ensure the best possible result for both sides. My goal is always a smooth collaboration where everyone feels good

GenresSounds Like
  • Kip Moore
  • Luke Combs
  • Travis Tritt
Gear Highlights
  • Gibson J45
  • ZumSteel E9 Pedal Steel
  • akg c414
  • royer r10
  • md421-2
More Photos
More SamplesLead + rhythm guitar, pedal steel, guitar sound design, arrangements