Jimmy Leslie Grid List Latest articles by Jimmy Leslie Taylor 724ce Koa Grand Auditorium Review By Jimmy Leslie published 29 September 22 For the everyday player who appreciates a lighter, freer, more touch-sensitive tone Acoustic Tips for Electric Players By Jimmy Leslie published 23 September 22 How to maximize that big hollow box “I Loved That Feeling of Trying to Improve as a Player”: Jack Johnson Dives Deep Into His Enchanting New Record, ‘Meet the Moonlight’ By Jimmy Leslie published 23 September 22 The oft-imitated Hawaiian with the hallmark rhythm hand talks signature style GP Presents Joe Satriani on Sunday, October 2 in Oakland, CA – Win Tickets! By Jimmy Leslie published 22 September 22 Guitar Player welcomes the icon’s Earth Tour to the fabulous Fox Theatre “It Was Like Coming Full Circle to Honor Libba Cotten”: Peter Rowan Reveals the Origin of “Panama Red” By Jimmy Leslie published 16 September 22 The Americana legend tells the story of his signature song and explains how to play it “The Guitar Is an Endless Exploration”: Acoustic Legend Peter Rowan Looks Back on a Lifetime in Music By Jimmy Leslie published 16 September 22 The Americana treasure connects bluegrass luminaries from Bill Monroe, Jerry Garcia and Tony Rice to Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle, both of whom join him on his new album, ‘Calling You From My Mountain’ Fender Paramount Bluegrass Collection PM-180E Mandolin Review By Jimmy Leslie published 15 September 22 A down-home handsome instrument with a modern classic sensibility that plays well right out of the box Fender Paramount Bluegrass Collection PR-180E Resonator Review By Jimmy Leslie published 15 September 22 This all-mahogany acoustic-electric round-neck resonator has a full and organic amplified sound Is NAMM History? By Jimmy Leslie published 9 September 22 Find out how this year's Anaheim event gave insights to the future of acoustic gear – and of the show itself GP Presents Wayne Krantz in Oakland, California – Win Tickets By Jimmy Leslie published 1 September 22 KCL (Krantz, Carlock, Lefebvre) will headline Yoshi’s at Jack London Square on Tuesday, September 13. Martin 0012-28 and 000-42 Modern Deluxe Review By Jimmy Leslie published 29 August 22 Contemporary updates, impeccable craft and superb tones make this 000 and parlor-sized pairing another thrilling addition to Martin's Modern Deluxe series. Trey Anastasio on the Magic and Power of Open-String Suspensions By Jimmy Leslie published 22 August 22 The Phish singer and guitarist explains how David Rawlings and Joe Pass inspired him to lean on open strings to enrich both his band's music and his solo work. Lava Music Blue Lava Review By Jimmy Leslie published 26 July 22 This brand-new smart guitar fits Lava’s many considerable innovations into a slightly more conventional, smaller, and far more affordable package. How the Fingerstyle Slap Technique Can Light a Fire Under Your Acoustic Playing By Jimmy Leslie published 25 July 22 Inspired by funk slap bass licks, this technique can add some serious dynamics to your tunes. Trey Anastasio: "During a Lot of Phish Jams, I’ll Land on a Simple Phrase, Almost Childlike, and Then Run with it" By Jimmy Leslie published 18 July 22 The Phish frontman talks all things acoustic – his expressive new solo album, 'Mercy,' the guitar that completely changed his music landscape, and his "holy grail" Martin. GP Presents the Waybacks feat. James Nash in Berkeley, CA – Win Tickets! By Jimmy Leslie published 29 June 22 Guitar Player welcomes the Americana maestros to the Bay Area’s legendary folk venue, the Freight & Salvage, next Friday, July 8. GP Presents Con Brio Feat. Benjamin Andrews This Sunday, June 19, in San Francisco, CA – Win Tickets! By Jimmy Leslie published 14 June 22 Guitar Player welcomes the Bay Area’s most rockin’ soul ensemble to the epicenter of jazz in their home region, SFJAZZ. Writing and Recording Acoustic Rock, Part 2 By Jimmy Leslie published 3 June 22 How revelations with tuning, guitars and friends inspired the Spirit Hustler track “Circlin’ the Sun.” “It’s Okay to Sound Different from the Record”: Ry Cooder Reveals His Stage and Studio Secrets By Jimmy Leslie published 3 June 22 Discover the source of the authentic guitar tones heard on his new album with Taj Mahal, ‘Get On Board: The Songs of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.’ CloudVocal iSolo GT-10 Wireless Microphone Pickup Review By Jimmy Leslie published 2 June 22 Any and all acoustic guitars from classical to vintage become unleashed with this thrilling electronic innovation. Lava ME 3 Review By Jimmy Leslie published 2 June 22 The era of the smart acoustic-electric guitar is upon us and this progressive instrument is a game-changer. “There Was Something Special About ‘Get On Board’”: Ry Cooder Talks New Collaborative Album By Jimmy Leslie published 17 May 22 The guitarist reunites with Taj Mahal for ‘Get On Board: The Songs of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.’ GP Presents Andy McKee & Yasmin Williams this Thursday, May 5, in Berkeley, CA – Win Tickets! By Jimmy Leslie published 28 April 22 Guitar Player welcomes the YouTube king and the prodigious lap tapper to legendary acoustic hotspot Freight & Salvage. Gibson Generation Collection Review By Jimmy Leslie published 26 April 22 These flat-tops are a fastball down the middle, with one exceptional curve in the form of the Player Port. Jam-Jazz Cat Scott Metzger Steps Out With New Album ‘Too Close To Reason’ Armed With a Vintage Martin By Jimmy Leslie published 22 April 22 This intimate solo debut highlights the unique charms of a 1955 Martin 000-18. 123456 The Pick Newsletter Get the latest news, reviews and product advice straight to your inbox. Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to The Pick. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1Here’s Why Marvin Gaye’s ‘What’s Going On’ Remains a Perfect Moment in Music History2$50 Pawnshop Guitar? Not Anymore. 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Taylor 724ce Koa Grand Auditorium Review By Jimmy Leslie published 29 September 22 For the everyday player who appreciates a lighter, freer, more touch-sensitive tone
Acoustic Tips for Electric Players By Jimmy Leslie published 23 September 22 How to maximize that big hollow box
“I Loved That Feeling of Trying to Improve as a Player”: Jack Johnson Dives Deep Into His Enchanting New Record, ‘Meet the Moonlight’ By Jimmy Leslie published 23 September 22 The oft-imitated Hawaiian with the hallmark rhythm hand talks signature style
GP Presents Joe Satriani on Sunday, October 2 in Oakland, CA – Win Tickets! By Jimmy Leslie published 22 September 22 Guitar Player welcomes the icon’s Earth Tour to the fabulous Fox Theatre
“It Was Like Coming Full Circle to Honor Libba Cotten”: Peter Rowan Reveals the Origin of “Panama Red” By Jimmy Leslie published 16 September 22 The Americana legend tells the story of his signature song and explains how to play it
“The Guitar Is an Endless Exploration”: Acoustic Legend Peter Rowan Looks Back on a Lifetime in Music By Jimmy Leslie published 16 September 22 The Americana treasure connects bluegrass luminaries from Bill Monroe, Jerry Garcia and Tony Rice to Billy Strings and Molly Tuttle, both of whom join him on his new album, ‘Calling You From My Mountain’
Fender Paramount Bluegrass Collection PM-180E Mandolin Review By Jimmy Leslie published 15 September 22 A down-home handsome instrument with a modern classic sensibility that plays well right out of the box
Fender Paramount Bluegrass Collection PR-180E Resonator Review By Jimmy Leslie published 15 September 22 This all-mahogany acoustic-electric round-neck resonator has a full and organic amplified sound
Is NAMM History? By Jimmy Leslie published 9 September 22 Find out how this year's Anaheim event gave insights to the future of acoustic gear – and of the show itself
GP Presents Wayne Krantz in Oakland, California – Win Tickets By Jimmy Leslie published 1 September 22 KCL (Krantz, Carlock, Lefebvre) will headline Yoshi’s at Jack London Square on Tuesday, September 13.
Martin 0012-28 and 000-42 Modern Deluxe Review By Jimmy Leslie published 29 August 22 Contemporary updates, impeccable craft and superb tones make this 000 and parlor-sized pairing another thrilling addition to Martin's Modern Deluxe series.
Trey Anastasio on the Magic and Power of Open-String Suspensions By Jimmy Leslie published 22 August 22 The Phish singer and guitarist explains how David Rawlings and Joe Pass inspired him to lean on open strings to enrich both his band's music and his solo work.
Lava Music Blue Lava Review By Jimmy Leslie published 26 July 22 This brand-new smart guitar fits Lava’s many considerable innovations into a slightly more conventional, smaller, and far more affordable package.
How the Fingerstyle Slap Technique Can Light a Fire Under Your Acoustic Playing By Jimmy Leslie published 25 July 22 Inspired by funk slap bass licks, this technique can add some serious dynamics to your tunes.
Trey Anastasio: "During a Lot of Phish Jams, I’ll Land on a Simple Phrase, Almost Childlike, and Then Run with it" By Jimmy Leslie published 18 July 22 The Phish frontman talks all things acoustic – his expressive new solo album, 'Mercy,' the guitar that completely changed his music landscape, and his "holy grail" Martin.
GP Presents the Waybacks feat. James Nash in Berkeley, CA – Win Tickets! By Jimmy Leslie published 29 June 22 Guitar Player welcomes the Americana maestros to the Bay Area’s legendary folk venue, the Freight & Salvage, next Friday, July 8.
GP Presents Con Brio Feat. Benjamin Andrews This Sunday, June 19, in San Francisco, CA – Win Tickets! By Jimmy Leslie published 14 June 22 Guitar Player welcomes the Bay Area’s most rockin’ soul ensemble to the epicenter of jazz in their home region, SFJAZZ.
Writing and Recording Acoustic Rock, Part 2 By Jimmy Leslie published 3 June 22 How revelations with tuning, guitars and friends inspired the Spirit Hustler track “Circlin’ the Sun.”
“It’s Okay to Sound Different from the Record”: Ry Cooder Reveals His Stage and Studio Secrets By Jimmy Leslie published 3 June 22 Discover the source of the authentic guitar tones heard on his new album with Taj Mahal, ‘Get On Board: The Songs of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.’
CloudVocal iSolo GT-10 Wireless Microphone Pickup Review By Jimmy Leslie published 2 June 22 Any and all acoustic guitars from classical to vintage become unleashed with this thrilling electronic innovation.
Lava ME 3 Review By Jimmy Leslie published 2 June 22 The era of the smart acoustic-electric guitar is upon us and this progressive instrument is a game-changer.
“There Was Something Special About ‘Get On Board’”: Ry Cooder Talks New Collaborative Album By Jimmy Leslie published 17 May 22 The guitarist reunites with Taj Mahal for ‘Get On Board: The Songs of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.’
GP Presents Andy McKee & Yasmin Williams this Thursday, May 5, in Berkeley, CA – Win Tickets! By Jimmy Leslie published 28 April 22 Guitar Player welcomes the YouTube king and the prodigious lap tapper to legendary acoustic hotspot Freight & Salvage.
Gibson Generation Collection Review By Jimmy Leslie published 26 April 22 These flat-tops are a fastball down the middle, with one exceptional curve in the form of the Player Port.
Jam-Jazz Cat Scott Metzger Steps Out With New Album ‘Too Close To Reason’ Armed With a Vintage Martin By Jimmy Leslie published 22 April 22 This intimate solo debut highlights the unique charms of a 1955 Martin 000-18.
