Deerhoof

Fiercely DIY indie rock icons Deerhoof do what they do best when they have the gear they need to do it themselves.

Electric String: XL Nickel 10-46

Deerhoof guitarist John Dieterich needs a string that handle the many genres his band defies.

Bass String: XL Nickel 50-105

Bassist Satomi Matsuzaki found a string that can handle any low end groove.

"We've been using D'Addario strings since the beginning of time because they're cheap and great."

About Deerhoof

Deerhoof is one of indie rock’s most unpredictable and inventive bands, blending noise rock, punk, and avant-garde pop into a chaotic yet joyful sound. Since forming in the mid-1990s, the band—led by bassist and singer Satomi Matsuzaki—has embraced experimentation, with albums like Reveille (2002), The Runners Four (2005), and Future Teenage Cave Artists (2020) showcasing their playful, genre-defying approach. With their off-kilter rhythms and whimsical melodies, Deerhoof has remained a cult favorite, influencing a wide range of experimental artists.