The original is in open E tuning, so that's what I show in this tutorial. I plan on doing a standard tuning version in the near future as this is such a classic song!
"Gimme Shelter" - original recording
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"Gimme Shelter" - Laura Cox cover!
Here's an awesome instrumental cover of this song by the awesome guitarist Laura Cox, just as a bit of inspiration!
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