Posted in: Guitar by realityspeaks on September 3rd, 2011 | 24 Comments
Female guitarists have made a significant contribution in the vast realms of rock music. This article sheds light on the best female rock guitar players.
The varied styles incorporated by guitar players in various genres of rock are unbelievable. Approach and style is what stands out among rock guitarists. Although the number of women churning out rock licks is significantly lower than their male counterparts, the impact they have had on listeners is truly phenomenal. Creativity, style and technique exhibited by women guitar players have mesmerized listeners. From wailing soulful melodies to screaming shred, women have done it all on guitar. A guitar player’s preference in gear differs drastically.
Guitar Tone and Sound
For a unique identity in terms of tone and sound guitar players should consider the following-
Every guitar player that records in a studio or performs live has to work cohesively with a sound engineer. You maybe a guitar virtuoso, but without an exceptional sound engineer that understands tonal requirements it’s difficult to achieve the sound you envision or desire. The guitar gear used by guitar players during recording sessions and live performances vary. Small things like the thickness of a plectrum make a huge difference in tone and sound.
Female Rock Guitarists
1. Jennifer Batten
2. Lori Linstruth
3. Michelle Meldrum
4. Katrina Johansson
5. Ruyter Suys
6. Shredmistress Rynata
7. The Great Kat (Katherine Thomas)
8. Orianthi
9. Carina Alfie
10. Nili Brosh
11. Marnie Stern
12. Desiree Bassett
13. Nori Bucci
14. Jan Kuehnemund
15. Lita Ford
Talent doesn’t go unnoticed- Female guitar players you should lend your ears…
Andreia Gomez
Annie Grunwald
Alejandra Mesliuk
Juliette Valduriez
There are incredibly talented female rock guitar players around the world. Feel free to share your opinions and views. Do mention guitarists that are gifted, but relatively unexplored.
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Rosettaartist1 September 3rd, 2011 at 12:28 pm
good video clips
CHIPMUNK September 3rd, 2011 at 12:31 pm
well chosen
Socorro Lawas September 3rd, 2011 at 7:23 pm
Your video clips are fantastic.
Moses Ingram September 3rd, 2011 at 9:30 pm
Nice, thanks for sharing.
LCM Linda September 3rd, 2011 at 9:37 pm
It is my first time to come across so many female rock guitarists. They are really talented.
Wherner5 September 4th, 2011 at 1:30 am
Amazing playing! Talented women such as these should be broadcasted more often. Glad you added in video clips of them for viewing, some just post links because they’re lazy.
Susan September 5th, 2011 at 11:46 am
Well deserved on the list especially Desiree Basset the youngest of the pack!!
Prakash Vaghela September 5th, 2011 at 1:19 pm
nice sharing
bolive September 8th, 2011 at 7:28 am
cool!!!
beingwell September 9th, 2011 at 12:26 am
Great list!
binyumanyun October 3rd, 2011 at 9:51 am
Nice share..
beingwell October 9th, 2011 at 10:48 pm
Ow! I’m back.. Thanks for this one.
lovinglyoursjuny October 10th, 2011 at 11:22 am
Great research
Kristie Claar November 10th, 2011 at 8:02 pm
Nice, I liked #4, #8, and #10
beingwell November 18th, 2011 at 12:02 am
My 2nd time to visit..
Eliza26 November 18th, 2011 at 8:49 am
These ladies are very talented. I wish they’d get more attention.
bolive November 19th, 2011 at 9:44 am
revisiting
PHILLY DREAMER November 27th, 2011 at 5:17 am
This was well worth my time, to listen to all the excellent guitarist. I would have liked the article to give a bit more info about the guitarist.
sheilanewton November 27th, 2011 at 11:04 am
Incredible article with all those DVD’s too. You’re a star, realityspeaks. This is fantastic.
T. S. Lewis December 1st, 2011 at 10:20 am
Very cool article.
Fika Thiana December 9th, 2011 at 12:08 pm
Woohooooo… Let’s get Rock!!! Thanks for share…
misterdd January 10th, 2012 at 10:56 am
i like. very nice
juliachild January 11th, 2012 at 1:18 pm
good share.
db February 12th, 2012 at 11:23 am
Girl power!