These Female Guitarists Shred Like No Other

Laura Chavez

Blues guitarist Laura Chavez has elevated the pioneering techniques of Lara Price and Candye Kane to world-class levels. Her stinging, soulful sound has the southwest written all over it. She plays with - miraculously - minimal distortion. Her notable instrument is a Fender Stratocaster.

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