MY LIFE IN THREE GUITARS: Orianthi

THE TRIO OF AXES THAT HAVE MEANT THE MOST TO THE FORMER ALICE COOPER GUITARIST

By Mark McStea

ORIANTHI’S DEBUT SOLO album, 2005’s Violet Journey, immediately put the guitar community on notice that a major new talent had arrived. Her unique blend of blues-fueled virtuosity turned heads from the very start, leading to countless endorsements from major-league gear manufacturers. The subsequent years have seen her release four more highly acclaimed albums; in fact, we caught up with her as she was completing work on her sixth album, which is due sometime this year. This means Guitar World managed to find a spot in Ori’s hectic schedule to discuss the three guitars that have meant the most to her over her career. “I’ve got so many guitars that mean a lot to me for all kinds of reasons, but I guess — when push comes to shove — these…

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Guitar World (Digital) - 1 Issue, May 2025

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