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Playing electric guitar by genre - Blues
Are you a blues musician through and through, or would you like to become one? Do you want to play electric guitar like your great blues idols but are still unsure which equipment you need or want to have? Then you’re in the right place!
In our section “Playing guitar by genre: Blues” you can learn everything about the most important electric guitars, amplifiers and accessories from the blues genre and get inspired. We’ll guide you through the key products in all price ranges and together we’ll find the perfect blues setup for you.
What is blues music?
Blues is a form of music that first developed around the turn of the 19th to the 20th century within the African American community in the USA. The early form, Country Blues, contained elements of African, European and Caribbean music. The blues is one of the major inspirations and the source of a large part of popular music. Jazz, rock, rock ’n’ roll and soul are closely related to the blues, and elements of the blues can also be found in modern hip hop.
In its early phase the blues was only part of the repertoire of African American musicians, but social change in the 1960s led to increased interest in African American music particularly among Americans and also the British, and the blues also became interesting for white musicians. Alongside the growing number of live performances, newly founded record labels at that time also played a role in reissuing recordings that had been released on 78 rpm records in the 1920s to 1940s.
Many British rock bands of the 1960s took the blues as a basis for their music and carried this style back to the USA on tour. There it was picked up again by rock musicians, who developed the various styles of blues rock from it. Famous musicians and bands such as The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton, Alvin Lee, Peter Green, The Rolling Stones and Rory Gallagher were strongly influenced by the blues and derived their own styles from it.
Low-end instruments for blues music
Here you’ll find affordable instruments, amplifiers and all the accessories you need to get started right away. That way you can enjoy the perfect blues sound without spending a fortune.
Low-end signature instruments from blues musicians
Of course there are also budget-friendly signature guitars. These essentially match the more expensive originals but have fewer costly features. Here you’ll find a selection of affordable signature models from blues artists.
Expert opinion
When it comes to the blues, a lot is about the right feeling and solid technique. With the right practice, excellent blues sounds can therefore be achieved even with affordable instruments and amplifiers. Be sure to check out the Redwood electric guitars from our own-brand range.
High-end instruments for blues music
Here you’ll find the equipment that has proven best for blues greats of today and yesteryear. With guitars, amplifiers and accessories from the high-end range you’ll be sure to make it onto the stage and can emulate your blues idols!
High-end signature electric guitars from blues artists
Renowned manufacturers regularly release signature instruments that are based on the guitars of famous artists or are even exact replicas. Here you’ll find a selection of high-end signature electric guitars from blues musicians. Get inspired!
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