Alex Aguilar began his life long love affair with the guitar in 1971. His first serious axe was a Fender Telecaster, and it remains his favorite electric model. He spent several years playing in local club bands, and enjoyed regional acclaim for his live performances as well as his work on recordings.Alex earned a B.S degree in Electrical Engineering (1987) and a B.S. in Management, and worked at AT&T Bell Laboratories in the field of Digital Switching and Communications. He then moved on to Eventide, where he honed his audio skills and practical hands on experience in the pro audio field.In 1991, he opened Aguilar Electronics, specializing in tube guitar amplifier design and modification. Based in NYC, he became known for crafting hand-built limited production custom guitar amps, preamps and switching systems for countless high profile clients.