Mike Mushok

Michael Mushok (born April 10, 1970) is an American musician best known as the lead guitarist for the nu metal band Staind. He is also a member of supergroup Saint Asonia and played in the band Newsted.

Some journalists consider him to be among the best nu metal guitarists of all time. He uses baritone guitars. Ultimate Guitar explained his choice of tunings as "basically a drop G# but with top two strings one semitone higher than normal tunings, giving all fourths on top 5 strings.