Grid List Latest articles by Jimmy Leslie Busting Tonewood Myths: Forget Everything You’ve Heard About Bass and Treble By Jimmy Leslie Richard Hoover of the Santa Cruz Guitar Company schools us on the nature of tonewoods. Six Great Ways to Expand Your Acoustic Guitar Tone By Jimmy Leslie These tried and trusted methods of string attack are guaranteed to broaden your tonal horizons. 7 Tips for a Successful Solo Gig By Jimmy Leslie These essential dos and don’ts will stand any guitarist in good stead. Joe Robinson Unpacks the Technique Behind His Breathtaking Electric and Acoustic Guitar Virtuosity By Jimmy Leslie Robinson reflects on acoustic highlights and offers insights into his new album and signature Maton. Rich Robinson Reveals His Acoustic Tone Secrets By Jimmy Leslie Learn the tricks of trade from The Black Crowes and Magpie Salute guitarist himself. Taylor GT 811E and GT K21E Review By Jimmy Leslie The GT 811e is a versatile workhorse suitable to practically any style or situation, while the Hawaiian koa GT K21e is simply a dream machine. Ben Harper Reveals Intimate Details About His Solo Lap-Style Affair, 'Winter Is for Lovers' By Jimmy Leslie How the Californian multi-instrumentalist's search for a unique sound put a special John Monteleone archtop lap-style guitar in his hands and paved the way for a record like no other. Acoustic Relativity: How Body Size Is Crucial When Choosing the Right Guitar By Jimmy Leslie Does your guitar fit your body? If not, you might not be getting the best out of it or your playing. Steve Hackett Details the Techniques Behind His Dramatic Nylon-String Showcase, ‘Under a Mediterranean Sky‘ By Jimmy Leslie Referencing Segovia et al, Hackett's latest album is a typically adventurous undertaking that is as much an orchestral album as it is acoustic. Fender Acoustic Junior Go Review By Jimmy Leslie A compact all-in-one amp solution for players on the move. Channel Your Inner Lifeson, Howe, and Hackett with this Primer on Acoustic Prog By Jimmy Leslie Sometimes, an old-world solution is the most progressive path. Breedlove Jeff Bridges Amazon Concert Sunburst CE Review By Jimmy Leslie A beautifully built and affordable acoustic with an eco-conscious build and sweet tones? The Dude abides. Understanding the Two Main Types of Acoustic Pickups – and How to Amplify Them By Jimmy Leslie Start your journey to great amplified acoustic tone here. How to Understand and Apply Nashville Tuning By Jimmy Leslie Nashville tuning provides the high chime on the Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses,” Rush’s “Natural Science,” and Pink Floyd’s “Hey You.” Godin Multiac Grand Concert Deluxe Review By Jimmy Leslie The Canadian hybrid specialist's new flagship acoustic-electric nylon-string is a guaranteed crowd pleaser. Three Strap-Button Strategies to Change the Way You Play By Jimmy Leslie Buttonless like Cash? Treble-side? How you wear your guitar can make all the difference in how you play. Jimmy Buffett Returns to His Folk Roots to Rework Deep Cuts From His Catalog By Jimmy Leslie The mayor of Margaritaville on songwriting, desert island guitars, and the importance of telling a good story. Radial Engineering PZ-Pro Acoustic Preamp Review By Jimmy Leslie The often difficult task of delivering natural, warm acoustic-electric tones just got a lot easier. How Compositional Curiosity and the Theater Led Kaki King to Acoustic Invention and an Evocative New Album By Jimmy Leslie The acoustic trailblazer talks her new album, 'Modern Yesterdays,' sound design, developing the Passerelle, and more. How to Play George Harrison's "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)," Avett Brothers Style By Jimmy Leslie Bring some warmth and light into the picture by learning this old-fashioned strummer with a positive message. Leo Kottke Talks 12-Strings, His Fingerpicking Evolution, and What Makes a Good Guitar Player By Jimmy Leslie The GP Hall of Famer unpacks his technique and guitar philosophy. How to Add Advanced Plucking Patterns to Your Acoustic Fingerstyle Technique By Jimmy Leslie Your path to finger freedom continues with the education of your thumb. Taylor Builder's Edition 324ce and 816ce Review By Jimmy Leslie V-Class bracing, Taylor's imaginative use of materials, and exquisite craft make for two cutting-edge acoustic guitars. Gibson Frank Hannon Love Dove Review By Jimmy Leslie The Tesla man's first signature guitar is a stunning replica of the acoustic behind the band's biggest hits. Essential Plucking Patterns for Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar By Jimmy Leslie Your path to finger freedom continues with multi-string approaches that bring arpeggios to life. 123Next Guitar Player 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 GuitarPlayer. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. 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Busting Tonewood Myths: Forget Everything You’ve Heard About Bass and Treble By Jimmy Leslie Richard Hoover of the Santa Cruz Guitar Company schools us on the nature of tonewoods.
Six Great Ways to Expand Your Acoustic Guitar Tone By Jimmy Leslie These tried and trusted methods of string attack are guaranteed to broaden your tonal horizons.
7 Tips for a Successful Solo Gig By Jimmy Leslie These essential dos and don’ts will stand any guitarist in good stead.
Joe Robinson Unpacks the Technique Behind His Breathtaking Electric and Acoustic Guitar Virtuosity By Jimmy Leslie Robinson reflects on acoustic highlights and offers insights into his new album and signature Maton.
Rich Robinson Reveals His Acoustic Tone Secrets By Jimmy Leslie Learn the tricks of trade from The Black Crowes and Magpie Salute guitarist himself.
Taylor GT 811E and GT K21E Review By Jimmy Leslie The GT 811e is a versatile workhorse suitable to practically any style or situation, while the Hawaiian koa GT K21e is simply a dream machine.
Ben Harper Reveals Intimate Details About His Solo Lap-Style Affair, 'Winter Is for Lovers' By Jimmy Leslie How the Californian multi-instrumentalist's search for a unique sound put a special John Monteleone archtop lap-style guitar in his hands and paved the way for a record like no other.
Acoustic Relativity: How Body Size Is Crucial When Choosing the Right Guitar By Jimmy Leslie Does your guitar fit your body? If not, you might not be getting the best out of it or your playing.
Steve Hackett Details the Techniques Behind His Dramatic Nylon-String Showcase, ‘Under a Mediterranean Sky‘ By Jimmy Leslie Referencing Segovia et al, Hackett's latest album is a typically adventurous undertaking that is as much an orchestral album as it is acoustic.
Fender Acoustic Junior Go Review By Jimmy Leslie A compact all-in-one amp solution for players on the move.
Channel Your Inner Lifeson, Howe, and Hackett with this Primer on Acoustic Prog By Jimmy Leslie Sometimes, an old-world solution is the most progressive path.
Breedlove Jeff Bridges Amazon Concert Sunburst CE Review By Jimmy Leslie A beautifully built and affordable acoustic with an eco-conscious build and sweet tones? The Dude abides.
Understanding the Two Main Types of Acoustic Pickups – and How to Amplify Them By Jimmy Leslie Start your journey to great amplified acoustic tone here.
How to Understand and Apply Nashville Tuning By Jimmy Leslie Nashville tuning provides the high chime on the Rolling Stones’ “Wild Horses,” Rush’s “Natural Science,” and Pink Floyd’s “Hey You.”
Godin Multiac Grand Concert Deluxe Review By Jimmy Leslie The Canadian hybrid specialist's new flagship acoustic-electric nylon-string is a guaranteed crowd pleaser.
Three Strap-Button Strategies to Change the Way You Play By Jimmy Leslie Buttonless like Cash? Treble-side? How you wear your guitar can make all the difference in how you play.
Jimmy Buffett Returns to His Folk Roots to Rework Deep Cuts From His Catalog By Jimmy Leslie The mayor of Margaritaville on songwriting, desert island guitars, and the importance of telling a good story.
Radial Engineering PZ-Pro Acoustic Preamp Review By Jimmy Leslie The often difficult task of delivering natural, warm acoustic-electric tones just got a lot easier.
How Compositional Curiosity and the Theater Led Kaki King to Acoustic Invention and an Evocative New Album By Jimmy Leslie The acoustic trailblazer talks her new album, 'Modern Yesterdays,' sound design, developing the Passerelle, and more.
How to Play George Harrison's "Give Me Love (Give Me Peace on Earth)," Avett Brothers Style By Jimmy Leslie Bring some warmth and light into the picture by learning this old-fashioned strummer with a positive message.
Leo Kottke Talks 12-Strings, His Fingerpicking Evolution, and What Makes a Good Guitar Player By Jimmy Leslie The GP Hall of Famer unpacks his technique and guitar philosophy.
How to Add Advanced Plucking Patterns to Your Acoustic Fingerstyle Technique By Jimmy Leslie Your path to finger freedom continues with the education of your thumb.
Taylor Builder's Edition 324ce and 816ce Review By Jimmy Leslie V-Class bracing, Taylor's imaginative use of materials, and exquisite craft make for two cutting-edge acoustic guitars.
Gibson Frank Hannon Love Dove Review By Jimmy Leslie The Tesla man's first signature guitar is a stunning replica of the acoustic behind the band's biggest hits.
Essential Plucking Patterns for Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar By Jimmy Leslie Your path to finger freedom continues with multi-string approaches that bring arpeggios to life.
