charles_roper_guitarist + Musician in Guildford, EN

SEEKING

ABOUT

Guitarist with vast experience playing live both nationally and internationally as well as working with various bands, musicians and producers as a session guitarist. I specialise in modern rock/fusion with incredible emphasis on technique and theory knowledge as well as being a very strong improviser when required.
Highlights so far:
-Leading a guitar masterclass for Musicians Institute Tokyo (in Japan) as a solo artist.
-Lecturing on HE and FE modules for the Academy of Contemporary Music (Guildford Campus) at the age of 22.
-Over 300k streams on session projects and solo work on Spotify alone.
-Worked as a demo artist for Crimson guitars and their sister company Daily Guitar Draw.
-Currently the Lead/shop Technician for Andertons Music Co, I have also been featured on their social media platforms multiple times.
-Self released my debut album in 2024 (currently writing album 2)

Screen name:

charles_roper_guitarist

Member since:

Mar 25 2026

Active within 2 weeks

Level of commitment:

Very Committed

Years playing music:

15

Gigs played:

Over 100

Tend to practice:

More than 3 times per week

Most available:

Nights

Influences

Paul Gilbert, Guthrie Govan, Eric Johnson, Nick Johnston, Zakk Wylde, Vinnie Moore, Steve Morse, Joe Satriani, Mr. Big, Ozzy Osbourne, RATT, Dio, Billy Talent, Bumblefoot, Steel Panther, Extreme, Nuno Bettencourt, Stone Sour, Audioslave, Tom Morrello, TWRP, Nile Rodgers, Daft Punk, Skindred, Linkin Park, Cage the Elephant, CKY, Blue Oyster Cult, Hozier, Chris Cornell, Yasuha (generic city pop catalogue), Brad Paisley, Kendrick Lamar, D'Angelo, Black Label Society, Papa Roach, Killswitch Engage, Fall Out Boy, Falco, Alice in Chains, No More Kings, Joe Bonamassa, Arctic Monkeys (whatever people say I am, that's what I'm not - era).

Instrument experience:

Rhythm Guitar:

Expert

Lead Guitar:

Expert

Acoustic Guitar:

Expert

Bass Guitar:

Moderate

EQUIPMENT

Guitars
-Ibanez RG550 Genesis Edition
-Vigier Excalibur Supra

Basic Gig Rig
Guitar > Tubescreamer > Helix Stomp XL > FOH/desk/cab (doubles as a fly rig)

If amps required for a specific project/tour, please message me as I am open to investing into the right project etc.

Ability to record/track guitars from home up to 192kHz sample rate (24 bit resolution)
Mid/High spec PC
Apollo Solo interface

Access to a plethora of equipment (Andertons Employee)

In-ears (Shure 214's)

Full UK driving License (since 2018)

MUSIC