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Jimmy Leslie has been Frets editor since 2016. See many Guitar Player- and Frets-related videos on his YouTube channel, and learn about his acoustic/electric rock group at spirithustler.com.

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Martin Rich Robinson Custom Signature Edition D-28

“It’s Hard to Tell the Difference": Get a Close Look at Rich Robinson’s Intricately Aged Signature Martin D-28

By Jimmy Leslie published 16 November 22

Video Mirroring the Black Crowes guitarist’s treasured 1954 Dreadnought, this heavenly re-creation is “the first model that Martin has ever made as a visual and sonic representation of an artist’s personal instrument”

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Taylor 514ce Urban Ironbark Grand Auditorium Review

By Jimmy Leslie published 16 November 22

A bold re-imagining of a modern classic in the 500 Series

'GP' Presents John Petrucci on Monday, November 7 in San Francisco, CA – Win Tickets!

By Jimmy Leslie last updated 4 November 22

'Guitar Player' welcomes the Dream Theater guitarist to the City by the Bay

Get a Close Look at Jerry Garcia's Iconic "Alligator" Strat in this Encyclopedic Grateful Dead Guitar Collection

By Jimmy Leslie last updated 3 November 22

Grateful Guitars Foundation's arsenal includes Garcia’s 1955 “Alligator” Fender Stratocaster and 1943 “Jerry’s Herringbone” Martin D-28

Three Ways to Play the Grateful Dead Classic “Friend of the Devil”

By Jimmy Leslie last updated 3 November 22

Video Have fun learning one of the greatest acoustic tunes ever penned by psychedelic songster Jerry Garcia

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"Jerry’s Herringbone" 1943 Martin D-28, Serial Number 84862

Here's the Truth About Jerry Garcia’s Misidentified 1943 Martin D-28

By Jimmy Leslie last updated 1 November 22

Why the Grateful Dead frontman’s highly collectible and historic Dreadnought is not a pre-war D-18

“I Love Guitars and the Music Industry, but I See a Lack of Innovation”: Lava Music Visionary Lu Zitian On Bringing Smart Guitars to the Masses

By Jimmy Leslie published 4 October 22

The guitar devotee is on a mission to inspire everyone to create

CloudVocal iSolo GT-10 Wireless Microphone Pickup Review

By Jimmy Leslie last updated 3 October 22

Any and all acoustic guitars from classical to vintage become unleashed with this thrilling electronic innovation.

Shure MV7 Podcast Microphone Review

By Jimmy Leslie last updated 3 October 22

An impressive jack of all trades mic for vocals or guitar.

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

By Jimmy Leslie last updated 3 October 22

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

Taylor 724ce Koa Grand Auditorium Review

By Jimmy Leslie last updated 30 September 22

For the everyday player who appreciates a lighter, freer, more touch-sensitive tone

GP Presents Joe Satriani on Sunday, October 2 in Oakland, CA – Win Tickets!

By Jimmy Leslie last updated 23 September 22

Guitar Player welcomes the icon’s Earth Tour to the fabulous Fox Theatre

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

“The Guitar Is an Endless Exploration”: Acoustic Legend Peter Rowan Looks Back on a Lifetime in Music

By Jimmy Leslie last updated 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’

“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

Fender Paramount Bluegrass Collection PM-180E Mandolin Review

By Jimmy Leslie last updated 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

General view of the atmosphere at 2022 NAMM Show at Anaheim Convention Center on June 05, 2022 in Anaheim, California

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

Three Strap-Button Strategies to Change the Way You Play

By Jimmy Leslie last updated 9 September 22

Buttonless like Cash? Treble-side? How you wear your guitar can make all the difference in how you play.

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 last updated 31 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 performs at the Saratoga Performing Arts Center on June 18, 2021 in Saratoga Springs, New York

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 last updated 3 August 22

This brand-new smart guitar fits Lava’s many considerable innovations into a slightly more conventional, smaller, and far more affordable package.

Jimmy Leslie demonstrates the fingerstyle slap technique on an acoustic guitar

How the Fingerstyle Slap Technique Can Light a Fire Under Your Acoustic Playing

By Jimmy Leslie last updated 25 July 22

Inspired by funk slap bass licks, this technique can add some serious dynamics to your tunes.

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