A southpaw, Adam Turla goes with all left-handed guitars, starting with a tried-and-true blonde Fender Telecaster that he drops way down to C.

Murder by Death’s bassist Matt Armstrong managed to squeeze in a quick interview and walk us through the band’s gear before their show in Nashville. The band’s spacey-meets-gothic vibe is powered by low-tuned axes, effect-laden cellos, and a unique approach to tone.