These Women Have Staked Their Claims as Top Lead Guitarists

Arianna Powell

Powell has played with the likes of Nick Jonas, the Black Eyed Peas, and other big names. Her versatile rock/funk/fusion sound makes her an asset as a session musician. She left Pennsylvania and moved to LA when she was young in hopes of being signed to a major label, which she quickly did. Her notable instrument is an '04 Fender American Standard Strat.

Gabriela Quintero

Quintero is one of the finest acoustic-rhythm players. She fronts the duo Rodrigo y Gabriela, a nylon-string duet project. She plays on a prized custom Yamaha nylon-string acoustic-electric.

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