Idles' Mark Bowen: My Go-To Guitars:

00:00 Mark's 1972 strat
03:34 Mark's Electric Guitar Company Series 2 Acrylic
06:32 Mark's baritone Strat

Mark Bowen of Idles explains how the band brought energy and drama to their latest album Tangk through carefully curated gear choices – including Bowen's extremely hefty but sonically charismatic Plexiglass baritone electric, his battered 70s-era Strat, Vox AC30s and more. Entertaining and insightful, Mark offers a unique window on Idles brooding, stark sound.

[AshVsDarko]

Says he not very good at guitar but is one of the most creative, expressive guitarist I've ever seen

[tito.tarantula]

Those guitars obviously also functions as bow ties... man, Mark can barely get the strap over his head 😅 Proof there's no right or wrong way to play guitar. Do whatever works for you.

[sheercerebralpower]

He looks a bit like young David Crosby

[electrosaurus]

Mark's authenticity for his own style of guitar playing and sound is infectious. Love it. We need more of it.

[James-kjhw]

They fixed stinky nice. I found it sad that it was on the way out

[scorpioscots]

For Someone Who Doesn't Know How To Use Tone Control He Sure Knows A lot About Guitar's

[xammai]

The sound of the that blue baritone is everything everything I ever needed. 😮😮‍💨

[sepiarain]

I'm loving this guy's vibe and approach.

[danielktdoranie]

If you’re looking for an aluminium neck guitar check out “TIDES” cost less than half of what an EGC guitar costs. Made in France, I own 2 and love them

[kateki]

I don't know anything about guitars, I just love Mark

[takyondg]

Unrelated but does anyone else ever think Bowen is a dead ringer for Harrier Dubois from Disco Elysium?

[WiserInTime]

Dang! He keeps his guitar strapped high. Just a little higher it's hitting his chin when he looks down.

[josephnanni]

Just love Bowen moustachioed dress wearing man

[OneHellOfASandwich]

Ever since I saw Dwyer from Oh Sees jammin an acrylic+aluminum SG style guitar I’ve wanted one so bad. They look fucking awesome

[nicolegrandjean]

Why are all the Idles guys so attractive? They're all nuts but they're all so cool and interesting.

[dirtcreature]

Man, he seems like such a good dude. Would be awesome to hang with those guys n talk guitars n shit.

[SirRamone]

I love how radio in Australia calls the latest album "Tang k"

[gliddofglood]

He seems like a top guy. Very cheerful for frequently dark music.

[Elwooddudes]

What a cool dude and what a sick guitar!

[seagers_studio]

Are his guitar straps not making his neck itch