Born Hagen, Germany, 10 May 1949, died Wuppertal 22 November 2011; guitar, daxophone; composer; inventor and luthier; designer. Hans Reichel first gained notoriety in the '70s as an improviser playing highly customized guitars. A consummate craftsman, Reichel began building his own stringed instruments — which occasionally featured multiple bridges and necks — from exotic woods. The results are as sonically unique as they are visually striking.
— Last.fm
Recognition
📻 Played on 2 NTS Radio shows
Why This Artist
Hans Reichel's listeners explore deep into the catalog, not just the hits — top 3% for catalog depth. Engagement is trending upward across releases. Hand-picked by NTS Radio DJs across 2 episodes. A experimental act in the sonic world of Jonny Greenwood and Mr. Bungle.
Sounds Like
Jonny Greenwood · Mr. Bungle · Scott Walker · John Cale · King Krule