UK / Available to tour
Ben Hartwell Touring & Session Guitarist
Powerhouse live player and studio guitarist. Arenas, festivals, cruise ships, club gigs and rooftop stages, from acoustic singer-songwriter sets to ripping solos.
01 Showreel
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02 About & Credits
Shared the stage and worked with
Ben Hartwell is a dynamic, professional guitarist from the U.K., known for his powerhouse performances and diverse skill set. He picked up the guitar at 7, was performing live by 8, and today plays hundreds of shows a year as a full-time touring musician.
- Leo RossiFleetwood Mac
- Jessie SmithStrictly Come Dancing & The Classic Rock Show
- Nathan JamesInglorious
- Ben MillsX-Factor
- Brett CaveThe Elton John Experience
- Explora IExplora Journeys: headline guitarist
- FlintClassic rock duo
- StringstormHigh-energy electric guitar and violin rock show
Thousands of shows. Hundreds of stages.
03 Gallery
photos
Photos from benhartwellguitar.co.uk. [Photographer credits TBC] [More live / tour photos TBC]
04 Music
Short Guitar Stories, Vol. 1
Available on all streaming platforms.
Mixed and mastered by Ben Hartwell.
Preview the album below, or pick a streaming service to listen in full.
05 Videos
Latest videos
Ben Hartwell
- TONE3000 NAM A2 mix breakdown | Can you write a whole song with this plugin? October 14, 2026
- TONE3000 NAM plugin | Is this the future of amp sims? September 30, 2026
- Jessie's Girl - Rick Springfield | Guitar Solo Cover by Ben Hartwell | Sunday Solos August 30, 2026
- Line6 Helix Stadium Native | Is it worth upgrading? August 17, 2026
- Thomann Studio Table XL Desk Review | Best Studio Desk Under £500? June 4, 2026
- Tone Breakdown Episode 3 - How to Sound Like Marillion | Lavender (Line 6 Helix) February 26, 2026
- Lavender - Marillion | Guitar Solo Cover by Ben Hartwell | Sunday Solos February 15, 2026
- 17 Line 6 Helix Tricks Most Players Don’t Use February 10, 2026
- Barracuda - Heart | Guitar Solo Cover by Ben Hartwell | Sunday Solos February 8, 2026
- Tone Breakdown Episode 2 - How to Sound Like Chappell Roan | Pink Pony Club (Line 6 Helix) January 11, 2026
- FLINT presents "Stringstorm" - Promo Video January 7, 2026
- ALL My December Sunday Solos in One Video (feat. Bryan Adams, John Mayer & Chappell Roan) January 2, 2026
- Tone Breakdown Episode 1 - How to Sound Like John Mayer | Slow Dancing in a Burning Room December 24, 2025
- Pink Pony Club - Chappell Roan | Guitar Solo Cover by Ben Hartwell | Sunday Solos December 21, 2025
- John Mayer– Slow Dancing in a Burning Room | Guitar Solo Cover by Ben Hartwell | Sunday Solos December 14, 2025
06 Tone Shop
Helix patches
Line 6 Helix presets with custom IRs and HX Stomp versions.
07 Booking
Contact
For tours, live dates, sessions, mixing, lessons, or gear and endorsement enquiries, tell me about the project and I’ll get back to you.
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