Monkey Mischief
Otherwise known as Rich Clayton (at least to law enforcement) - a creative mastermind among primates and not afraid to have fun with it. His design studio handles all manner of projects including this website you are looking at right now!
My buddy Jason Kline at Axe Heaven and I have teamed up to offer the Mini McSwains that can be seen in Guitar Hero 5. These guitars are exact replicas of the full sized McSwain guitar models. Also, check out their other amazing replicas.
Kimo photographer and artist has worked his magic from behind the lens for me many time throughout this website. He is a master of his medium and I am proud to know a person of this caliber!
Tone Pros
Dwight Devereaux is the mastermind behind one of the greatest changes to guitar tone in recent years. He basically took “the wheel” and reinvented it. Dwight and Tone Pros have always been so supportive of McSwain Guitars and Tone Pros is the only tune-o-matic and wrap around bridge that goes on a McSwain!
Imperial Customs
Donnie Baird is “THE MAN” when it comes to metal flake painting. Be it cars or guitars, Donnie’s work is unparalleled. He painted the very first “Flame” which is the same paint scheme as his slammed 1960 Buick Invicta.
Foredom
Foredom carving tools have been a part of the arsenal used to create McSwain Guitars for a couple years. It is one of the most versatile motor carving tools I have ever used.
Ernie Ball
Sterling Ball is a big part of the fabric of the rock ’n roll industry. He has been a guiding light to me in recent years. Brian Ball is also part of the machine that makes Ernie Ball who they are. Great instruments, great strings… I could go on. Hats off to you guys.
Marty O'Brien
Marty O’Brien has played bass with everyone from Tommy Lee to Ben Moody to Disturbed. He is a great friend and an even better bass player!! Thanks for all the support Marty!
24-7 Spyz are the godfathers of the heavy metal soul movement that spawned so many of the rap rock bands of the ‘90s. Jimi Hazel and Rick Skatore are my long lost brothers and are a huge influence of my musical taste. Much love, peace and respect.
My buddy Tommy Lee is recording the latest Methods of Mayhem record with people from all over the world!! In this crazy innovative and ground breaking experiment, Tommy and producer extraordinaire, Scott Humphrey are accepting submissions over the internet and building the record. Great stuff guys!!! CHECK IT OUT!
I WISH I would have had this little jem when I was learning to play guitar as a kid! Mr. Scott Humphrey devised this brilliant application for the iPhone/ipod that allows you as a user to basically remix multitudes of your favorite band's records on your device! They are the ACTUAL masters from bands like Pantera and White Zombie to Alice Cooper and Foreigner. You can isolate the tracks and slow them down in real time and learn the song note for note. Bravo Scotty!!!
Hannah Thomas shoots amazing pics of people, places and things! I saw some of her shots of Jared Leto with his McSwain guitar and Hannah was gracious enough to allow me to post them here. Thanks Hannah!!