Jamie Arentzen

Jamie Arentzen (born November 22, 1970) is a member of the alternative rock band American Hi-Fi and lead guitarist for Miley Cyrus. In the spring of 2009, he also played with Butch Walker's band, Butch Walker and the Let's Go Out Tonites.

Jamie Arentzen
Arentzen (right) and Miley Cyrus at Atlantis Bahamas, March 2009
Background information
Born (1970-11-22) November 22, 1970
OriginGuilford, Connecticut, United States
GenresAlternative rock
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar
Associated actsAmerican Hi-Fi
Butch Walker
Miley Cyrus

Life and career

Arentzen was born in Guilford, Connecticut, where he attended Guilford High School. Thereafter, he studied music and liberal arts at the University of Miami, the University of Connecticut and Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Settling in Boston, Arentzen played in various bands, including the indie band Sky Heroes. While living in Boston, he formed American Hi-Fi with friends Stacy Jones, Brian Nolan, and Drew Parsons.

Arentzen currently resides in Los Angeles, CA.

EQUIPMENT

Guitars: 1970 Les Paul Deluxe Goldtop, Fender Jazzmaster, Gibson Flying V, 1963 Gibson SG Junior Strings: Ernie Ball

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