WE ALL KNOW the guitar is the greatest instrument in the world. It’s easy to pick up, difficult to master and perfectly suited to the development of individual styles. Going far beyond mere note choice, our styles are made up of so many factors: how you hold the pick, your fretting-hand phrasing choices, your amp and effect settings, your rhythmic approach — and it all coalesces into that unique indefinable thing that makes you as a guitarist. The 10 guitarists here (continued from last month’s GW) come from diverse backgrounds and different countries, but the one thing they all have in common is their uniqueness on the instrument. Meet the next generation of guitar iconoclasts.
MARK FISHER (PHISHA), Australia
How would you describe your style?
Melodic acoustic fingerstyle extended techniques with songwriting, thoughtful lyrics and a vocal connection that makes you feel the story behind it all. A style that needs to be seen, not just heard.
How did your style develop?
Practice. Experimentation. Sourcing inspiration and knowledge from others. I always try to do what is best for the song — which means it’s not about a particular technique, being “showy” or theory or speed. I reach for being the opposite of all that. I make things as easy for myself as I can, so again, I can focus on delivering music as a story, message or statement. That’s what people remember more.
What gear do you use to achieve your musical vision?
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