If the band isn't from the UK, and they have a chick in the band, then she is the bassist.
The Zutons: (saxophonist)

The Magic Numbers: (keyboardist)

Glasvegas: (drummer)

Ash: (ex-guitarist)

The Big Pink: (drummer)

Now, the Zutons have the dubious honor of being both dropped from their record label about a year ago this time, as well as just being terrible. As such, I'm a little reluctant to include them on the list, as in doing so, I am promoting a band that I would very much like to see ended. But they further my theory, so I shall persevere.
Additionally, the Magic Numbers have both a female bassist, and a female non-bassist, but it's a family of four children, so I put less stock in whether or not they have a female bassist.
Now, this made me question. Is there a reason for this division? The Raveonettes are from Denmark, so there's not much in the argument that it's an American thing. Is there something so radically different about the greater United Kingdom that inspires its female musicians to play actual instruments? Or, is it the opposite, and there is some force present in the United States and mainland Europe that encourages (if not forces) its lady parts (poor word choice, that was) to pick up the bass?
Now, I suppose this could be a record label conspiracy thing. Maybe the bands with women on guitar exist, they just get relegated to the back of the pack, never get signed, never get promoted, never succeed.
Then again, this could all be coincidence. I'll investigate.
No music today, but I finally updated the rest of the posts to feature their proper music, so that's enough for you.
Until next time,
Stay with a guitar on your lap,
--WF
Chick w/ Uke
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