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Bill Kelliher

Armed with killer gear, metal champion Bill Kelliher wrote the mighty riffs of Mastodon.

Bill’s String: NYXL 12-54

When I need a solid string for drop tunings and great feel and response, the NYXL strings never let me down.

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Custom Series Cables

When he's tearing up the stage or in the studio, Bill chooses rock solid cables that keep his sound pure and unfiltered.

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Bill Kelliher's Favorites

(NYXL1254)
12-54 Heavy, NYXL Electric Guitar Strings
Tone
Bright Mellow
From $12.99
(PW-CT-20)
Chromatic Pedal Tuner
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From $89.99
(PW-GS-10) PW-GS-10
Custom Series Instrument Cable
From $19.99
(PW-M-10) PW-M-10
Custom Series Microphone Cables
From $26.99
(PW-DB25MM-05) PW-DB25MM-05
Modular Snake Core Cables
From $19.99
(PW-CFB-01) PW-CFB-01
Modular Snake Breakout Cables
From $19.99

Sound Advice

Watch Bill explain how he writes a killer riff.

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"
I've always loved D'Addario strings.
Since the beginning, they've been behind Mastodon and our sound."

About Bill Kelliher

Bill Kelliher is the powerhouse rhythm guitarist behind Mastodon, a band known for its complex, sludgy riffs and progressive structures. His intricate playing style combines metal’s crushing weight with melodic nuance, shaping the band’s signature sound on albums like Leviathan (2004) and Crack the Skye (2009). Kelliher’s love for classic rock and technical metal shines through in his songwriting, making him one of modern metal’s most respected guitarists.

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