Javier Reyes

Whether touring the world as half of Animals as Leaders or finding new sounds on the nylon string guitar, Javier trusts D'Addario on his extended range instruments.

Javier's String: NYXL 09-42 Custom

"Love the NYXL 09-42. Super snappy and clear tones every time!"

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D’Addario Pro-Winder

Before shredding on stage, Javier winds and clips his strings in seconds with our classic multi-tool.

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About Javier Reyes

Born in Washington DC, Javier Reyes has been playing extended range guitars for over ten years. He has a background in various styles such as metal, classical, jazz, and Latin American folkloric music. Reyes is a rhythm guitarist in the instrumental progressive metal band Animals As Leaders. He spends much of his time immersed in music and has produced a solo project Mestis. Reyes is also a member of the rock jazz-fusion act T.R.A.M., releasing a top ten album on the jazz charts. Reyes is endorsed by mammoth companies such as; Ibanez & Ortega guitars, DiMarizo, D'Addario, and Fractal Audio.

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Creating Chord Melodies with Javier Reyes

Discover the creative mind of Javier Reyes, the masterful guitarist from Animals as Leaders and Mestis. In this episode of Sound Advice, he reveals his techniques for weaving mesmerizing chord melodies on his eight-string guitar.

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Javier Reyes

"I use D'Addario strings because every pack consistently sounds fresh."