Latest articles by Jimmy Leslie
Vertex Effects Boost MK II + Volume/Expression Insert Review
Our reviewer says this flexible little booster is the best he’s found and is coming to every gig from now on
“Music Is a Vast Ocean if You Dive Into Yourself Deeper”: Debashish Bhattacharya Connects East to West in a Fusion That’s Earned Him Raves From John McLaughlin and Americana Dobro Icon Jerry Douglas
Playing otherworldly licks on instruments of his own invention, the slide master says, “My guitars send the soundscapes with the scent of spirituality”
‘GP’ Joins Leo Kottke at Sound Check and Discovers No One Is Beyond the Reach of Sonic Gremlins
Learn some invaluable lessons from the acoustic icon as he finds his sound at Bob Weir’s Sweetwater Music Hall
Martin’s SC Line Reaches Its Zenith With the Limited-Edition Custom Shop SC-2022
A masterful combination of form and function, this limited run of 300 will surely sell fast to well-heeled pros and collectors
‘GP’ Presents Bill Frisell May 4-7 in San Francisco, CA – Win Tickets!
Jazz great holds residency at Great American Music Hall, special Grace Cathedral show on Friday, May 5
Furch Blue Deluxe Gc-CM Review
Boasting superior tone and feel, this acoustic sounds practically like a dreadnought, with the playability of a grand auditorium and the comfort of dual beveling
‘GP’ Presents Krasno/Moore Project on Friday, April 7, in San Francisco, CA – Win Tickets!
‘Guitar Player’ welcomes the soul jazz stars to The Chapel on Good Friday
Work Some Spanish Magic in This Acoustic Lesson on the Jeff Beck Classic “Beck’s Bolero”
Explore this acoustic take on one of rock’s most iconic instrumentals
Taylor American Dream Grand Theater AD11E-SB Review
One of three eye-catching Sunburst additions to the American Dream Series, the AD11e-SB offers extra-easy playability
“I Put the Electric Guitar off to the Side for a While and Fell in Love With Bluegrass”: Marty Stuart Reflects on His Deep Connection to Country Music’s History
The Martin acoustic guitar stalwart is connected to practically everyone that matters in country music, going all the way back to his original hero, bluegrass pioneer Bill Monroe
"The First Lead Guitar Player in Country Music Was a Woman": Country Star Vince Gill and Documentarist Ken Burns Talk American Music History
The acoustic aficionados “walk the line” through the endlessly interesting trail of ‘Country Music’
'GP’ Presents Oz Noy & Ozone Squeeze on March 20 in Oakland – Win Tickets!
‘Guitar Player’ welcomes the New York jazz cat back to the East Bay with Ozone Squeeze
Watch Rodrigo y Gabriela’s Surreal “Descending To Nowhere” Music Video
Video This masterful guitar track appears as the lead single from the Grammy-winning duo’s long-awaited album, 'In Between Thoughts... A New World’
Gibson J-45 ’50s Faded Review
Featuring ’50s specs, this vintage-style instrument offers modern dependability at an affordable price
‘GP’ Presents Sonny Landreth and Cindy Cashdollar on Thursday, March 2, in Berkeley, CA – Win Tickets!
'Guitar Player' welcomes slide luminaries to the Freight & Salvage
“My Martin and Joey’s Gibson Are on All of Our Records. We Consider Them Members of the Band”: Kenneth Pattengale on the Milk Carton Kids’ Key Acoustics
The Martin signature artist reveals the inspirations and inner workings of his Grammy-nominated folk guitar duo
Molly Tuttle Wins Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album With ‘Crooked Tree’
The bluegrass star’s deluxe edition of ‘Crooked Tree’ drops with Grateful Dead-centric bonus cuts
Grab Your Acoustic, Sit Down at the Piano, and Advance Your Fretboard Logic
Here’s how to use the fretboard and keyboard for a deeper understanding of both
"Albums Are Still Our Art Form... They Are What We Are Going to Leave Behind”: David Crosby on His Epic Recording Legacy
The acoustic legend delivers guitar insights into his classic period and final album, 'For Free'
‘GP’ Presents Django Reinhardt Birthday Celebration on Saturday, January 21, in Berkeley, CA – Win Tickets!
'Guitar Player' welcomes a gang of Django-style virtuosos including Stephane Wrembel and Mimi Fox to the historic Freight & Salvage for a full weekend of shows and clinics
“After Years of Experimentation, I’ve Boiled It Down to the Simplest Format”: Steve Dawson Shares Some Expert Advice on Recording Acoustic
The acoustic virtuoso reveals his favorite way to mic a guitar, how to achieve a clean slide sound and more
21 Top New Blues Guitarists As Chosen By You
Meet the young guitarists who are shaping the blues for a new generation of players
