Laura Cox
Laura’s String: XS Nickel 10-46
XLR8: String Cleaner
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French-American guitar hero Laura Cox has taken her bluesy hard rock attack from YouTube to festival stages around the world. She knows it wouldn't have happened without just the right gear.
I love how they feel — they last forever and really help my guitars stay in tune.
Laura relies on XLR8 to keep her strings feeling and sounding fresher longer between changes, with the bonus of a slicker feel to make playing even more fun.
Laura Cox is a trailblazing rock and blues guitarist, known for her fiery solos and raw, powerful sound. Blending classic rock influences like AC/DC and ZZ Top with a modern edge, Cox gained recognition through her viral YouTube performances before forming the Laura Cox Band. Her debut album, Hard Blues Shot (2017), established her as one of the most exciting guitarists in contemporary rock. Follow-ups like Burning Bright (2019) and Head Above Water (2023) showcase her soulful voice, gritty riffs, and electrifying stage presence. With a passion for vintage rock tones and unrelenting energy, Cox continues to breathe new life into blues rock.
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