I am encouraged by the increasing number of =very= talented women who are taking the lead as the 'headliner', 'band leader', 'front person'! I am much more familiar with the blues world where. There are now half a dozen women who can 'shred it' with the best of their male counterparts! If you like a great blues electic guitar, check out Joanne Shaw Taylor, Ana Popvic or Kelly Richey to name a few <g>