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Electronic Press Kit

Jacob Zang on stage with a guitar at jergels rhythm grille

Jacob Zang is a versatile guitarist based in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.  Over the last 10 years, he has worked professionally in the studio and on the stage, playing virtually every genre and style available.

As a sideman, he has worked with artists such as Chris Ruggiero, The Hobbs Sisters, Frank Vieira, Gavin McGee, Ashley Marina, and Rachel Whitcomb.  He has also had the pleasure of backing up classic acts such as Lou Christie, The Drifters, Terry Sylvester of The Hollies, The Vogues, Bob Miranda of The Happenings, The Skyliners, The Shades of Blue, and Jimmie Ross of the Jaggerz.  Jacob has also worked for various entertainment companies and nationally touring tribute bands.

As an artist, he regularly plays public-facing shows with his band, Fusion Illusion.  On Sunday mornings, he leads the Worship Band at Pleasant Hills Community Presbyterian Church.  Jacob proudly endorses Wampler Pedals.

Demo Reel

Video

Jacob Zang Demo Reel 2023
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0:27-0:44

0:44-1:10

1:10-1:29

1:29-2:03

2:03-2:33

ZZ Top - La Grange

Fusion Illusion - Work It Out

Maria Constantine -

Is This As Clear As It Gets?

Hoagy Carmichael - Stardust

Rachel Whitcomb - A Fifth at a Time

Steel Mill Rising - No More

Photos

Equipment

Guitars

  • Custom built "Super-Strat," 2024

  • Fender American Professional Telecaster, 2017​

  • Taylor GTe Urban Ash (Acoustic/Electric), 2021

Pedals and FX

  • Various overdrives and distortion options

  • Chorus, flange, phase shifter, delays and reverb

  • Compresion, equalization, buffers, and strobe tuning

Amplifiers

  • Fender Twin Tonemaster

  • UAFX Dream '65 (for direct purposes)

  • Fender Hot Rod Deluxe

Jacob Zang Wampler pedals endorsement logo
Jacob Zang's guitars on a couch
Jacob Zang's pedalboard

Contact

Thanks!

Jacob Zang smiling with guitar

© Jacob Zang LLC 2024

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