Chris Steberl
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Chris Steberl is a consummate and seasoned musician/guitarist currently based in Columbus, Ohio (U.S.A.) who denotes his playing style as very songwriting oriented instrumental melodic rock, as a music fan can hear on his most recent recording, "Reasons For A Decade".  His workhorse guitar is a Brian Moore C90P. Steberl has been playing guitar since 1972, and putting it simply, relates his career objective, "To become a well rounded, versatile musician. I want to be able to play anything and everything. Style should not be a barrier for any guitarist."
When requested to let slip his top choice for an effect for the guitar, Steberl resolutely answered, "A nice subtle delayed/chorus patch," and then outlined his musicial goals, "To keep releasing instrumental music that appeals to everyone, not just guitarists. I want people to appreciate the song, the feel, the groove -- not just the 'that one ripping part'!" He maintains a desire to, at some point, study more of the production and engineering aspect as well the "music business" in general ("It's hard to be successful in a market that you can't fully understand that is also constantly changing"), and is at the moment listening to old Shrapnel artists, Joe Jackson with Steve Vai, Mike Stern and Steely Dan. His most important gratification? "Sitting back, listening to a finished composition of my own and reflecting on the time and effort it took to create it. A feeling of accomplishment," he explains without hesitation.
 Steberl winds up by mentioning long-term and forthcoming endeavors insightfully, by saying, "Currently finishing mixing new CD "Reasons for a Decade" with Magnitude 9 drummer John Homan. We did some heavy versions of some Mussorsgky, Mozart & Vivaldi pieces along with a few different styles of my own original material. I hope to do a vocal project before the year is out."
Guitar Nine Records visitors have compared the playing style and/or musical approach of Chris Steberl to guitarists such as Jason Becker, Yngwie Malmsteen, Vinnie Moore and others.
Steberl's discography (available here at Guitar Nine Records) includes one solo album ("Play Time's Over") and participation on a number of other recordings (Jason Becker Trib. "Warmth In The Wilderness", Music Of Hendrix "The Spirit Lives On Vol. 2", Project Alcazar "Reasons For A Decade", Uli Jon Roth Tribute "Beyond Inspiration").
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