Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Much admired for his characteristic blend of impressive technique and melodic sensibility, Elixir Strings artist Trace Bundy has attracted millions of views on YouTube and is known to fans as The Acoustic Ninja.
In this video lesson, Trace breaks down a section of his 2012 release Elephant King. It’s a melting pot of hammered harmonics, percussive hits and ear-grabbing melody – a real workout, but a great challenge for developing these advanced techniques!
Explaining why he’s a fan of Elixir Strings Trace says, “When I’m performing, I’m sliding up and down the fretboard, moving capos mid-song and trying to hit harmonics on their sweet spot. I love that Elixir Strings don't ever hold me back or slow me down in the way that uncoated strings have the tendency to.”
Trace plays Elixir Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Strings with NANOWEB Technology 12-53
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Much admired for his characteristic blend of impressive technique and melodic sensibility, Elixir Strings artist Trace Bundy has attracted millions of views on YouTube and is known to fans as The Acoustic Ninja.
In this video lesson, Trace breaks down a section of his 2012 release Elephant King. It’s a melting pot of hammered harmonics, percussive hits and ear-grabbing melody – a real workout, but a great challenge for developing these advanced techniques!
Explaining why he’s a fan of Elixir Strings Trace says, “When I’m performing, I’m sliding up and down the fretboard, moving capos mid-song and trying to hit harmonics on their sweet spot. I love that Elixir Strings don't ever hold me back or slow me down in the way that uncoated strings have the tendency to.”
Trace plays Elixir Acoustic Phosphor Bronze Strings with NANOWEB Technology 12-53
Check out Elixir Strings: elixirstrings.com/guitar-strings
Keep current. Subscribe to our YouTube channel: youtube.com/user/ElixirStringsMedia?sub_confirmation=1
Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/elixir_strings
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Follow Trace on Instagram: instagram.com/tracebundy
