These Female Guitarists Shred Like No Other

Ani DeFranco

Known for her open tunings and taping picks to the fingers of her right hand, DiFranco’s approach is aggressive and percussive. Her technique is almost more reminiscent of a bass player than a guitarist, though her notable instrument is an Alvarez Yairi WY1 Bob Weir Signature.

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