About J.K.

Jung Kil’s journey started many years ago- he has been a guitar player since he was a child. Advancing through time, starting in dive bars, Berklee College of Music’s summer programs, starting a guitar lessons business in high school, all the way to moving to Nashville in 2019 to start a new music career, as well as to start work at a small boutique amplifier company. His time in Nashville over 6 years, was where he really found his loves, passions, and what matters to him.

"Jung Kil is an accomplished touring & session guitarist whos played with esteemed members of the music industry such as: Tony Harnell (TNT), Hugh McDonald (Bon Jovi), Tyler Warren (Queen + Adam Lambert), Martin Motnik (Accept), Julia Lage (Vixen), Will Doughty (Poison), Joe Corson (Formerly EnuffZnuff), Ashley Mitchell (VAIN), Brandon Cook (Black & Blue, Brett Carslile (Great White) and more. Jonathan has toured the country, and has played on the Monsters of Rock Cruise years in a row, bringing happiness and smiles to people’s faces through his emotive playing. He also held the title of Production Chief, and Artist Relations liaison for the amplifier company “3rd Power Amplification”, and has served a critical role in the company in 2020-late 2024. The company is well known for providing amplification to many artists such as Joe Walsh (James Gang/Eagles), Brad Whitford (Aerosmith), and most recently Joe Satriani.

In the tech world, Jung Kil most recently was the touring guitar tech for Hunter Hayes’ 2025 tour season. Servicing both his guitar, and amplifier rig; as well as serving as a stage manager & tech. He also served a critical & integral role in designing, building, and voicing Joe Satriani’s touring amplifier rig “the DRGN 100”- which was voiced to specifically nail the “Live without a Net- 1986” Live show (VH & Sammy Hagar)

J.K. is driven by his love for his family, that he is supporting through the amplifier building & repair business.