Courtney Cox Breaks Down Burning Witches Guitars, Tone, and Touring Gear

Burning Witches guitarist Courtney Cox joins the Axe Lords to talk technique, tone, and the realities of life as a modern touring guitarist. She breaks down how the band writes and records across borders, works under brutally short studio timelines, and balances locked-in rhythm playing with expressive lead work. Cox also explains why learning by ear—not regimented practice—has always driven her playing, and how ADHD shapes both her focus and creativity.The conversation traces her path from early touring as a teenage prodigy through her years with Iron Maidens, to designing multiple signature guitars built for extended range, lower tunings, and long tours. Along the way, she gets specific about gear and discusses the realities of being a working guitarist, from social media burnout and Patreon economics to perfectionism onstage—and knowing when to stop forcing it and just play.Follow Courtney @ccshredAxe Lords is presented in partnership with Premier Guitar. Hosted by Dave Hill, Cindy Hulej and Tom Beaujour. Produced by Studio Kairos. Executive Producer is Kirsten Cluthe. Edited by Justin Thomas (Revoice Media). Engineered by Patrick Samaha. Recorded at Kensaltown East. Artwork by Mark Dowd. Theme music by Valley Lodge. Follow @axelordspod for updates, news, and cool stuff.