Dave Sharpe

Cro-Mags, Dead by Wednesday, End-Time Illusion

Dave Sharpe began studying guitar at the age of 12 and has been performing live since he was 15. Over the years, he has explored a wide range of heavy music, with notable career highlights including a 2024 North American and international tour with the legendary Cro-Mags, playing over 80 shows to date. He has also headlined and supported major tours, including Helmet’s Look Left North America Tour, and performed at prestigious festivals such as No Values in California (with 40,000+ attendees), Europe’s Reload, Resurrection, Rockstadt, Sylak, and Alcatraz festivals.

A proud Solar Guitar Artist, Sharpe is also an active writer, recording artist, and performer with multiple bands, including Dead by Wednesday, Combat Recordings’ End-Time Illusion, and projects with David Ellefson.

Why S.I.T. ?

“I chose S.I.T. because I needed a string that could handle the rigors of the road: long sets, a technique of hard attack and resulting sweat. I do not always have the luxury of changing a set every gig. I need to ensure that I can perform a whole set without running to my backup. No other string has held up, sounding bright, and remaining clean and withstanding my abuse. I use the Power Wound 10-52. From a half step down to drop C# these strings handle my viscous picking show after show.”

Photo Credits: Justin Webb

Dave Sharpe