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Orange Acoustic Pedal

Orange Acoustic Pedal Review

By Jimmy Leslie

With an easy to use DI/preamp unit that features a wealth of EQ and tone-sweetening possibilities, this pedal shows that Orange is keen to ensure electric players don't have all the fun.

Lawson Rollins

“My Sensei Is Also a Student of Guitar”: Lawson Rollins on the Connection Between Martial Arts and Guitar Playing

By Jimmy Leslie

The picado ninja talks flexibility, strength, and technique.

Acoustic guitar recording

Acoustic Recording Made Easy: How to Choose and Use the Best Mics

By Jimmy Leslie

Producer Mikel Ross schools us on how to get the best results in the studio.

Taj Mahal

The Gospel According to Taj Mahal: Resonations From Africa to America

By Jimmy Leslie, Jules Leyhe

In part one of Guitar Player's epic interview with Mahal, the master songwriter unpacks his love of acoustic guitar and the resonator, and musical influences near and far.

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Acoustic Recording Made Easy: How to Choose and Set Up Your Studio Guitar

By Jimmy Leslie

Preparing your instrument for the studio environment.

LR Baggs Voiceprint Acoustic D.I.

LR Baggs Voiceprint Acoustic DI Review

By Jimmy Leslie

A revolutionary moment in acoustic guitar amplification has arrived as LR Baggs embraces the transformative power of digital technology.

Recording acoustic guitar

Acoustic Recording Made Easy: Studio Supplements

By Jimmy Leslie

Handy accessories that can make your acoustic recording experience more ergonomic and enjoyable.

recording acoustic guitar

Acoustic Recording Made Easy: Getting Set Up to Record

By Jimmy Leslie

Get a strong acoustic recording game going in your home studio.

Dweezil Zappa

Zappa Talks Zappa: Inside the Mind of Guitar Genius

By Jimmy Leslie

Dweezil Zappa explains the art of the guitar solo and reveals how he culled his favorites to create his 'Live in The Moment II' album.

Tommy Emmanuel

Tommy Emmanuel’s Top Three Tips for Recording Melodic Acoustic Instrumentals

By Rod Brakes, Jimmy Leslie

The Aussie guitar master shares his favorite studio tricks.

Guitar luthier adjusting bracing

The Highs and Lows of Acoustic Guitar Equalization: How Luthiers Control Treble and Bass in the Build

By Jimmy Leslie

Santa Cruz Guitars founder Richard Hoover reveals the tricks of the trade.

Eric Johanson

Eric Johanson on New School Recording, Old School Guitar Playing, and Putting His Own Spin on Classic Tracks

By Jimmy Leslie

On 'Covered Tracks,' the bayou bluesman reinterprets rockers with acoustic guitars and looping technology.

L.R. Baggs Voiceprint

Lloyd Baggs on His Digital Conversion and the Development of the Voiceprint Acoustic D.I.

By Jimmy Leslie

L.R. Baggs's Voiceprint might well be the acoustic guitar's iPhone moment, revolutionizing acoustic amplification.

Guild BT-258E Deluxe

Guild BT-258E Deluxe 8-string Baritone Review

By Jimmy Leslie

This bodacious jumbo acoustic has big plans for your low-end chord voicings.

Guitar playing

How to Use Acoustic Preamps, D.I.s and Digital Enhancers in Your Live Rig

By Jimmy Leslie

Gigs are back and it's time to get your acoustic guitar setup ready for the stage.

Taylor's high-end Presentation series PS12ce Honduran Rosewood features West African Crelicam ebony binding and fretboard

Taylor Guitars Founder Bob Taylor is Saving Africa’s Vulnerable Ebony

By Jimmy Leslie

The Ebony Project hopes to ensure premium fretboards, bridges and acoustic accessories for the foreseeable future.

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Five Great Tips Every Singing Guitarist Needs to Know

By Jimmy Leslie

How to use your guitar to find the best key for your voice

T.E.N. featuring Thomas Pridgen (Mars Volta), Eric McFadden (pFunk), Norwood Fisher (Fishbone)

Eric McFadden Talks Acoustic AC/DC Covers and Playing Mandolin with P-Funk

By Jimmy Leslie

Video The virtuoso multi-instrumentalist explains how he wowed George Clinton and scored a bunk on the P-Funk bus.

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DeArmond RHC-B pickup

How to Choose the Right Acoustic Guitar Pickup

By Jimmy Leslie

Video From magnetic soundhole pickups and piezo transducers to onboard mics.

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martin acoustics

What Guitar Body Size Will Bring Out the Best in You?

By Jimmy Leslie

We take a look at the pros and cons from parlor size to dreadnought.

US musician Keb' Mo' poses in the press room with the award for Best Americana Album for "Oklahoma" during the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards on January 26, 2020, in Los Angeles.

Master Fingerpicker Keb’ Mo’ Reveals the Craft Behind ‘Oklahoma’

By Jimmy Leslie

Video Last year’s winner of the Grammy Award for Best Americana Album talks guitars.

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Guitar playing stock photo

Stageworthy Strategies: Get Yourself Ready to Return to the Stage

By Jimmy Leslie

Gigs are back! Here’s how to get geared up and ready to perform.

Photo of Neil YOUNG; shot in a Warner Brothers rented house in Chelsea, West London

An Acoustic Guitar Player’s Practical Guide to Using Alternate Tunings

By Jimmy Leslie

From Neil Young and The Doobie Brothers to The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin.

Fender American Acoustasonic Jazzmaster

Fender American Acoustasonic Jazzmaster Review

By Jimmy Leslie

This acoustic-electric hybrid is a bold-sounding, shape-shifting Swiss Army Knife of a guitar.

Richard Hoover of the Santa Cruz Guitar Company

A Brief Guide to Acoustic Guitar Tonewoods

By Jimmy Leslie

Santa Cruz Guitar Company founder Richard Hoover gives us the lowdown on the most popular woods used in acoustic guitar building.

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