ERIC MATERN
"As a 7-string player, I need strings that can handle the grit and low-end of metal without losing their melodic clarity. After 26 years of playing—from my early days in Brazil to my current work in London—I’ve realized that your gear has to be as hardworking as you are. Whether I’m recording my upcoming EP or performing tracks from Side Quests and Crooked Steps, I need a string that feels natural and sounds massive. The Dragon Skin strings give me that perfect balance of coated durability and the high-output 'snap' I need for my extended-range setups. They are simply the most reliable strings I’ve ever put on my guitar."
PRODUCTS
Dragon Skin+™
Coated Quantum Nickel Electric Guitar Strings
Model: DEQ-9, DEQ7-9 & DEQ8-10
DRAGON SKIN+™ strings sound huge, are easy to play, and have outstanding endurance. Dragon Skin+ upgrades both the core and the wrap wires to be exceptionally musical, balanced, and loud. Accurate Core Technology™ creates grooves on the core to cradle the wrap wire, allowing the strings to ring out to their full potential.
Designed to feel and sound better,
Dragon Skin+ is unlike anything out there.
The difference is real.BIO
Eric Matern is a London-based guitarist and producer whose career spans over two decades of dedication to the rock and metal genres. Originally from Brazil, Eric moved to the UK in 2021 to further his professional reach, bringing with him a deep-rooted passion for 7-string guitar and technical composition. Since his start in 2000, Eric has developed a versatile career that balances performance with production and education. His 2025 EP, Side Quests and Crooked Steps, served as a core showcase for his intricate playing style and heavy tonal identity. As a Cort Guitars artist, Eric’s work extends far beyond the stage; he is an active producer and educator, working remotely with artists and students across the globe—from the London scene to his native Brazil. Following his first appearance at the 2026 NAMM Show in California, Eric is currently back in the studio crafting his next EP, slated for release later this year. Whether he’s producing in the studio or teaching online, his focus remains on pushing his sound forward and staying connected to the global guitar community.
