Jamie Arentzen
Jamie Arentzen (born November 22, 1970) is a member of the alternative rock band American Hi-Fi and lead guitarist for Miley Cyrus. In the spring of 2009, he also played with Butch Walker's band, Butch Walker and the Let's Go Out Tonites. Life and career. Arentzen was born in Guilford, Connecticut, where he attended Guilford High School. Thereafter, he studied music and liberal arts at the University of Miami, the University of Connecticut and Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts. Settling in Boston, Arentzen played in various bands, including the indie band Sky Heroes . While living in Boston, he formed American Hi-Fi with friends Stacy Jones, Brian Nolan, and Drew Parsons. Arentzen currently resides in Los Angeles, CA. Equipment. Guitars: 1970 Les Paul Deluxe Goldtop, Fender Jazzmaster, Gibson Flying V, 1963 Gibson SG Junior Strings: Ernie Ball