Orianthi

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Orianthi wears a wide-brimmed hat and shades as she plays her purple "number one" PRS onstage at the Rock For Responders 2025 show in California.

Orianthi names her favorite guitars – and tells us why her PRS sounds better than a holy grail Les Paul

By Mark McStea published

The Australian virtuoso is a guitar nut with an extensive collection, but if it came down to a choice of three, these would be the guitars she could not bear to let go

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Richie Sambora, Orianthi, Phil X

Phil X and Richie Sambora team up as two eras of Bon Jovi combine to perform Livin’ On a Prayer at LA benefit concert

By Phil Weller published

The guitarist who helped write the classic song – and the man who later replaced him in the band – came together to raise funds in the wake of the LA wildfires

Concert, Gigs & Tours
Orianthi performs in concert with Carlos Santana at Dos Equis Pavilion on May 06, 2023 in Dallas, Texas.

Orianthi reveals her agony over the injury that forced her to pull out of her Alice Cooper tour return

By Janelle Borg published

The guitarist recently revealed that she is dealing with a torn hamstring and hip injury which forced her to shift touring plans

Guitarists
From left: Gilby Clarke plays a Gibson SG onstage, Orianthi plays her purple PRS signature model, Nita Strauss players her white Ibanez S-style, and Alice Cooper performs onstage. Clarke will now be touring guitarist for Alice Cooper for the rock icon's upcoming dates before Strauss returns to the fold later in the year.

Gilby Clarke to replace Orianthi (who was replacing Nita Strauss) on upcoming Alice Cooper dates

By Jonathan Horsley published

Hello! Hooray! Let the show begin… the former Guns N' Roses guitarist has been drafted in for the Godfather of Shock tour after Orianthi suffered an injury

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Orianthi stands at the mic in a still from the video for Some Kind of Feeling; she wears all white, shades and a wide-brimmed hat and is playing her white signature PRS electric.

Orianthi on why she loves old gear – and recording her new Band of Gypsys-inspired supergroup with Jimi Hendrix’s producer

By Andrew Daly published

The former guitarist for Michael Jackson and returning Alice Cooper member has survived the trials and tribulations of the pop industry, emerging with a new energy and sound that honors her true inspirations and talents

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Orianthi performs during the 2024 Victoria's Secret Fashion Show at Duggal Greenhouse on October 15, 2024 in Brooklyn, New York

Orianthi used a $219 practice amp to play in front of millions on live TV

By Janelle Borg published

The Aussie virtuoso ditched big rigs for a portable 1x8" practice amp for one of her biggest shows last year – and asserts small amps can still pack a punch

Guitarists
Orianthi

Orianthi on what she learned from Santana and Joe Bonamassa, and why she’s returning to Alice Cooper’s band

By Andrew Daly published

With a completely new rig for the Alice Cooper tour, the Aussie virtuoso explains how her approach will differ from Nita Strauss, why she’s donating the PRS guitars she’s playing on the road – and what to expect from her forthcoming Epiphone signature model

Guitarists
Alice Cooper (L) and Orianthi perform at The Warfield on November 27, 2012 in San Francisco, California

Orianthi on returning to Alice Cooper – and why she'll take a different approach to Nita Strauss

By Janelle Borg published

Orianthi previously toured with Alice Cooper from 2011 to 2014 before passing the baton to Nita Strauss

Guitarists
Orianthi playing guitar next to her signature Orange amp

Orianthi’s new signature Orange is inspired by a visit to the most coveted amp maker of them all

By Phil Weller published

Orianthi sought to blend the sound of a Dumble she’ll “never forget” with two other classic amps for her new custom combo

Combo Amps
Alice Cooper (left) and Orianthi perform onstage at Webster Hall in New York City on July 17, 2013

Orianthi will re-join Alice Cooper’s band on tour as a fill-in for her successor, Nita Strauss

By Jackson Maxwell published

Orianthi toured with Cooper from 2011 through 2014, and will reunite with his band for a series of shows from late January through mid-February 2025

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