John Konesky

John Konesky
Background information
Also known as	Kones John Bartholomew Shredman Antichrist
Genres	Comedy Rock
Occupations	Guitarist
Instruments	Guitar
Years active	2005 - Present
Labels	Epic, Sony BMG
Associated acts	Trainwreck Tenacious D The Kyle Gass Band
Website	www.twreck.net www.tenaciousd.com www.seaofair.com

John Konesky is an American guitarist who is known primarily for his association with Tenacious D. He plays electric guitar with Tenacious D, and has toured with them through North America, Europe and Australia. He played the UK's Reading and Leeds festivals with Tenacious D in 2008. He also played electric guitar in Kyle Gass's side project "Trainwreck" under the alias John Bartholomew Shredmen. Trainwreck even wrote a song named after his character and his shredding abilities. Konesky also briefly appeared in 2006's Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny. He is also currently starring in a web show entitled "Guitarings" with Kyle produced by Fret12.com.

Konesky co-wrote the song "The Metal" which was featured on Guitar Hero III.

He can be seen on Tenacious D's 2008 concert video and documentary The Complete Master Works 2.

Konesky graduated from Hilliard Davidson High School in 1999. He has played guitar for over 20 years, he started playing at 9 years old.

Gear

Guitars:
B.C. RIch Mockingbrid Exotic Classic (Koa)
B.C. Rich Mockingbird Exotic Classic (Spalted Maple)
B.C. Rich Mockingbird (Handbuilt)
1977 Ibanez 2405 Custom Agent.
1995 Gibson Les Paul Standard.
B.C. Rich Mockingbird NJ.
Froggy Bottom H12C
Seagull Coastline Parlour
Paul Reed Smith Custom 22 Ten Top.
Late 1970s Alvarez Yairi DY-75.

Amps:
Mesa/Boogie Stiletto Ace 2x12
Mesa/Boogie Dual Caliber DC-5.
1973 Marshall Super Lead 100.
Fender Twin 1965 Backface Reissue.
Marshall 1960a with reissue greenbacks.

Pedals:
RMC Wizard Wah
MXR Phase 90.
Boss TU-2 Tuner.
Ibanez Reissue Tube Screamer.
Boss CS-3 Compressor/Sustainer.
Maxon AD-999 Delay

Cables:
30' Coiled Bullet Cable

Credits

• The Pick of Destiny, Tenacious D (2006) - Guitar [Electric]
• "Car Chase City", Tenacious D (2006) - Composer
• "The Metal", Tenacious D (2006) - Composer
• Guitar Hero III, Tenacious D (2007) - Composer
• The Wreckoning, Trainwreck (2009) - Guitar, Composer

Appearances

Year	Program	Band	Performance
Live performances
2004	Jimmy Kimmel Live!	Trainwreck	"TV Theme"
2006	Saturday Night Live	Tenacious D	"Kickapoo" and "The Metal"
	American Music Awards of 2006		"POD"
	Jimmy Kimmel Live!		"Beelzeboss (The Final Showdown)"
	Friday Night with Jonathan Ross		"POD"
	Spike Video Game Awards		"The Metal"
2008	BBC	Tenacious D	Reading and Leeds Festivals
Movies/DVDs
2006	Tenacious D in The Pick of Destiny	Guitar, Song Writer	Various Songs
2008	The Complete Masterworks Part 2	Tenacious D	Live Concert & Documentary
Other
2005	Current TV Halloween special	Trainwreck	Host

Music videos

• "Pick of Destiny", Tenacious D (2006)
• "Tim Blankenship", Trainwreck (2008)

External links

• Tenacious D Official Site
• Trainwreck Official Site
• Trainwreck on Myspace
• An interview with John Spiker and John Konesky (under the pseudonyms of Boy Johnny and John Bartholomew Shredman respectively)