
We are working on a retail version of the Hard Driver sustainer, as well as an aftermarket installation kit.
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Used by some of the world's most influential musicians. Developed by Schuyler Duryee and Rick Knotts, two working guitarists, the Hard Driver is the original on-board electric guitar sustainer — and it has been refined every year since.
Hard Driver, Unmatched on Earth.

Presenting Michael Sweet of Stryper his signature guitar, powered by Hard Driver technology. Thanks again to Michael and the Stryper family.




A longtime Hard Driver endorser and lead guitarist for one of the world’s biggest-selling rock bands. Collen’s PC1 Dinky was one of the original Jackson signature instruments and still carries a Hard Driver sustainer today — his USA signature model pairs it with his favoured H/S/S configuration and a dedicated intensity control.

Founding guitarist of a band that has sold more than 30 million albums worldwide and helped define progressive metal with Operation: Mindcrime and Empire. A longtime Hard Driver player.

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You want a Hard Driver in your instrument. A retail version and an aftermarket install kit are in development.
See how it worksRepair shops, luthiers and techs. We are building a selective network of trained installation partners.
Join the programEvaluating an on-board sustainer for a production or signature instrument. Hard Driver has shipped in signature models for decades.
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