As always, the aforementioned rigs are not
meant to be the final word on the artists’
gear; like us, they change it up when they
feel like it, and the setups could be totally
different the next time you catch them
live. But that’s all part of the fun; an artist
inspires you, you snag a few of the tools
they’re using, and before you know it,
they’ve changed their approach again. It’s
a vicious, yet fun and entertaining, cycle
of madness.
Guitar playing is not just a man’s game.
So many of our cherished musical artists
are women, but far too often, their skills
are ignored. They are pigeonholed into
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being singers, or perceived as appendages
to a musical act, shaking a tambourine or
dancing while singing backup vocals. And
while those things have their place, there
are many women who have taken center
stage with their guitar and the world is
better for it. For heaven’s sake, it’s 2016—
girls are rock stars too. Get used to it.
Who are your lady guitar heroes - who
inspires you? I hope you’ve enjoyed this
look at some fabulous female guitarists,
and if you haven’t dug into their music yet,
get to it. You’ll thank me later.
Breaking up the Boys Club: Kick-Ass Female Guitarists