Latest articles by Jimmy Leslie
We review the Fishman Jon Gomm Powertap Earth Pro pickup system
Originally created for the English percussive fingerstylist's signature Ibanez acoustic, the system is now available for installation on any acoustic
Uber producer Bob Rock learned the secret sauce behind Alexander Dumble's amps during his long friendship with the famed designer
The producer shares tales of how Dumble's magic transformed many of the prized amps he's used on his productions
Acoustic guitar virtuoso Peppino D’Agostino hopes to help pain sufferers with 'Calm the Storm' music project
The guitarist collaborated with musician and psychologist Dr. Barbara Minton to compose music that would ease chronic pain, migraines and insomnia
Win tickets to Little Feat and Pure Prairie League at Guitar Player Presents in Napa, California
Little Feat is supporting a spirited new album featuring guitarists Scott Sharrard and Fred Tackett, and they’ll have country rockers Pure Prairie League in tow for a GP Presents/Blue Note show at the Meritage in Napa on Saturday, June 14
Our reviewer says the DigiTech HammerOn Pitch Shifter pedal makes him sound like a more creative lead player
Its seven modes give you instantaneous pitch shifting for hammer-ons, trills, instant harmonies, drop and capo tunings, and much more
The earliest live Sly and the Family Stone recordings are among the treasures from San Francisco's Summer of Love era rediscovered and released by High Moon Records
The label's latest discs include lost albums by Grace Slick associate Jeannie Piersol and psychedelic progenitors the Final Solution
Win tickets to see Anders Osborne and Bella Rayne perform at GP Presents in California's North Bay Area
GP Presents the legendary New Orleans artist and upstart Bay Area guitarist, who will preview their BottleRock sets at the Hopmonk Novato on Friday, May 23
I watched 'Becoming Led Zeppelin.' Here's how it shows acoustic guitar's vital role in Jimmy Page's heavy-metal musical vision
Even before they forged their union to supercharge guitar rock, Page and Robert Plant bonded over a folk singer.
Johnny A. walks us through his song-based live looping strategy as he demonstrates his guitar rig
The guitarist gave us a bird's-eye view of his pedalboard as he played through Jeff Beck’s “Morning Dew
Orianthi performs at Guitar Player Presents in Oakland, California — Win Tickets
The PRS signature guitarist will make her debut appearance at the monthly concert series with shows on April 16 and 17
Tommy Emmanuel shares his gig-day guitar routine, from sun-up to show time
The Australian acoustic guitar maestro reveals what it takes for him to be at peak performance for his high-energy solo shows
Tommy Emmanuel shows us his custom Maton electro-acoustic and gives two reasons to gig with three guitars
The acoustic virtuoso gives us a first-hand look at his main guitar as he drops his new album, 'Live at the Sydney Opera House '
How to transform your acoustic amp into an electric combo
An amp emulation pedal can transform your acoustic amp into an electric combo, giving you the best of both worlds
Guitar Player Presents Mark Lettieri, March 7 in Napa, California – win tickets
The Snarky Puppy guitarist plays the Blue Note on the first Friday in March
An old guitar is hot again and celebrated annually at the Tenor Guitar Gathering
Presented by the Tenor Guitar Foundation, the Gathering offers performances, workshops and events designed to foster awareness of the tenor guitar
We review the Universal Audio Enigmatic ’82 Overdrive Special Amp pedal
UAFX set out to emulate the special qualities that have made Dumble's Overdrive Special one of the most coveted amps
Guitar Player presents 50 badass blues guitar solos you must hear
From the players of old to the guitarists shaping the blues scene, this list serves up a cross section of the genre’s finest solos from across nearly a century of guitar blues
Win tickets to see Julian Lage in a special duo setting with Marc Ribot
GP Presents teams with SFJAZZ for Lage’s residency in San Francisco, February 20 to 23
Taylor’s Gold Label 814e SB Super Auditorium: “The most remarkable Taylor I’ve reviewed in nearly a decade”
Says Andy Powers, “I wanted to create an instrument with a totally different sound than what Taylor is known for while retaining what we love in a modern Taylor guitar.”
The Best Acoustic Guitars of 2025! These are the guitars that got our attention at the 2025 NAMM Show
With notable entries from Martin, Gibson, Taylor, Breedlove and many other makers, this year's offerings have something to please everyone
“What if I started with the pickup and built the guitar around it?” We tried the new L.R. Baggs AEG-1 and discovered an acoustic-electric guitar unlike any we've ever seen before
Its two pickup systems reproduce string vibration and body resonance while capturing ambience and offering resistance to feedback
Amplifying your acoustic? Here's how to get the best sound using two signal paths
With one signal path for true acoustic tone and another for effects, you'll have maximum control over your live sound
Martin's U.S.-made SC-18E and SC-28E build on the groundbreaking SC-13E with all solid woods and top-tier electronics
For those who have been waiting for a more aficionado-style version of the Road Series SC-13E, this is your time to celebrate
