Ry Cooder

When your resume reads like a history of the genre, you know the requirements for great sound.

Ry’s Acoustic String: Phosphor Bronze 12-56

Roy picks this hybrid tension set that brings full and heavy low strings to drive a guitar's top with lighter high strings to bring more snap and bend.

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Electric String: XL Nickel 10-46

The string that started it all is only appropriate for a player who’s been there from the start.

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About Ry Cooder

Ry Cooder, an American musician, songwriter, and producer, is celebrated for his slide guitar skills. He has won six GRAMMYs, including Best World Music Album. His notable albums include "Boomer's Story" and "Chicken Skin Music." He produced the acclaimed "Buena Vista Social Club" and collaborated with artists like The Rolling Stones and Van Morrison. Cooder has scored films like "Paris, Texas" and toured globally. In 2018, he toured with his band after a long hiatus, promoting "The Prodigal Son." In 2019, he toured with Rosanne Cash, performing Johnny Cash's music.

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