The Riot Grrrl movement wasn’t just about music—it was a call to arms. Emerging in the early 1990s, this grassroots feminist punk movement gave voice to young women who were fed up with the male-dominated rock scene. With DIY ethics, fierce energy, and a refusal to be silenced, Riot Grrrl bands redefined what it meant to be a woman in music, inspiring generations of female musicians to pick up electric guitars and make themselves heard.

The conversation around whether guitar gear and resources should be tailored specifically for female guitarists has been growing louder, and we’re here to explain why this is more than just a trend—it’s a necessity.