Vertex Effects | 1 week ago
Mark Lettieri is a Grammy-winning guitarist, composer, and producer known for his work as a member of Snarky Puppy, The Fearless Flyers, and as a solo artist. He has released multiple critically acclaimed albums that showcase his diverse style, blending funk, jazz, rock, and R&B. Lettieri is also a sought-after session musician, contributing his dynamic guitar work to a variety of artists and projects across genres.
Today, we're sitting down with Mark to talk about his extensive career as a guitarist, the gear he uses, and his experience working with some of the biggest artists in the music world.
*GIVEAWAY*
Win a TC Electronic Plethora X5 Signed by Mark Lettieri
1) Head to the Vertex Instagram here: https://instagram.com/vertexeffects
2) Find any of the posts about Mark Lettieri starting on December 12, 2024
3) Follow Vertex, TC Electronic, and Mark and tag a friend in any of the posts between 12/12 - 12/26
4) One (1) winner will be announced 01/02/2025
*SPONSORS*
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Mark's Preferred Gear:
PRS Fiore: https://www.sweetwater.com/prs-fiore/series
Vertex Boost: https://shorturl.at/ArxV1
Jackson Audio New Wave Chorus: https://jackson.audio/products/new-wave
J Rockett Melody: https://rockettpedals.com/product/melody-bstock/
J Rockett Airchild: https://rockettpedals.com/product/airchild-b-stock/
J Rockett The Dude: https://rockettpedals.com/product/dude-bstock/
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MXR Joshua: https://shorturl.at/s5HDY
Keeley Angry Orange: https://shorturl.at/2lE3p
Walrus Mako D1 Delay: https://shorturl.at/tpQln
Line 6 HX One: https://bit.ly/4g44two
FoxRox Octron 3: https://www.foxroxelectronics.com/Octron3.html
MXR Phase 95: https://bit.ly/4fhEdxf
Dunlop Volume Pedal: https://bit.ly/3VVvc6z
*TABLE OF CONTENTS*
00:00 Mark Plays Ace of Aces by The Fearless Flyers
02:00 Introducing Mark Lettieri
03:05 The Origins of The Fearess Flyers
06:39 Mark’s Signature PRS Guitar
10:50 Mark’s work with Snarky Puppy
14:54 The Story Behind “What About Me?” by Snarky Puppy
17:01 Mark Plays “What About Me?” by Snarky Puppy
19:59 The Gear used on “What About Me?”
22:11 Mark’s Signature Overdrive Pedal
23:35 J. Rocket Audio Designs
24:39 Sweetwater Gear Exchange
25:24 Mark’s Signature Chorus Pedal
27:37 Jackson Audio
28:11 Roswell Pro Audio
28:56 Mark’s Latest Album: “Can I Tell You Something?”
31:05 The Story Behind “Shimmy Tiger”
32:59 Mark Plays his Song “Shimmy Tiger”
40:19 Moises
42:27 Mark’s Album Spark and Echo
43:00 Win a TC Electronic Plethora X5 Signed by Mark
44:05 Gear Used on Mark’s Song “Montreal”
46:08 Mark Plays His Song “Montreal”
48:55 Mark’s work with Kirk Franklin
53:11 Mark Plays “Love Theory” by Kirk Franklin
58:32 Thanks for Watching!
59:33 Mark Plays his Version of “Time After Time”
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CREDITS
Host/Producer: Mason Marangella
Guest: Mark Lettieri
Videographer: Nico Sotomayor
Video Editing: Mason Mejia
Co-Production/Design: Mason Mejia
Audio Editing: Hunter Harrison
Audio Engineer: Neil Godbole
LOCATION
Airship Labs, Richmond CA
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