Stephen Carpenter

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August 3, 1970, he's 41 and American.
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A member of 3 groups, and credited twice on others' music. 2 collaborations.

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Stephen (Stef) Carpenter (born August 3, 1970 in Sacramento, California) is the co-founder and lead guitarist of the American rock band Deftones. His guitar technique makes use of both ringing open strings and dissonant chord voicings, as well as stock power chords in polyrhythms. Carpenter is a noted 7 and 8 string guitar player, being influenced by such bands as Fear Factory and Meshuggah.

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Stephen Carpenter - Vans Warped Tour 1998, San Francisco Calif. Getty Images

Vans Warped Tour 1998, San Francisco Calif.

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Stephen Carpenter - Bands Perform At Live 105 Concert Getty Images

Bands Perform At Live 105 Concert

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Stephen Carpenter - Xtreme Rock Radio's Holiday Havoc Concert Getty Images

Xtreme Rock Radio's Holiday Havoc Concert

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  • Stephen Carpenter - Vans Warped Tour 1998, San Francisco Calif.
  • Stephen Carpenter - Bands Perform At Live 105 Concert
  • Stephen Carpenter - Xtreme Rock Radio's Holiday Havoc Concert
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Discography

29 releases – 27 in other groups and 2 credits on others' music Edit
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Stephen Carpenter

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  • Deftones

    current & founder member
    • guitar:
      • 1988-
    Deftones

  • Kush

    current & founder member
    • guitar, founding member:
      • 2000-

  • Sol Invicto

    current & founder member
    • guitar:
      • 2010-

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  • Has a line of ESP/LTD signature guitars in production,seven string, eight string and baritone models; the six string has been discontinued.
  • Carpenter is currently endorsed by ESP Guitars, Marshall Amplifiers, GuitarRig and EMG pickups.

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