Jimmy LeslieSocial Links NavigationJimmy 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. Grid List Latest articles by Jimmy Leslie Taylor TaylorSense Guitar Health Monitoring System Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 22 December 21 Not yet rated This smart device delivers live info on humidity, temperature, battery level and impact incidents via Bluetooth. Fender Dhani Harrison Ukulele Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 17 December 21 Uku g'joob! This accessibly priced and super stageworthy uke wins an Editors’ Pick. Martin 00L Earth Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 17 December 21 Capable of creating quite a ruckus this guitar’s overall tone is fittingly natural, raw, and organic. “We Went from Nobody Giving a Shit About the Band to Selling Six Million Records”: Chris and Rich Robinson Talk ‘Shake Your Money Maker’ By Jimmy Leslie published 9 December 21 The famously feuding Black Crowes brothers reveal the craft of their landmark 1990 debut album. Cordoba Fusion 5 Jet Black Review By Jimmy Leslie published 8 December 21 For steel-string slingers transitioning to nylon. Stageworthy Strategies, Part 1: Get Yourself Ready to Return to the Stage By Jimmy Leslie last updated 7 December 21 Gigs are back! Here’s how to get geared up and ready to perform. Stageworthy Strategies, Part 3: How to Apply Compression and Overdrive to Acoustic Signals By Jimmy Leslie last updated 7 December 21 A little compression can go a long way to enhancing your dynamics while overdrive can add an intriguing texture to your amplified acoustic guitar tone. Stageworthy Strategies, Part 4: Acoustic Effects By Jimmy Leslie last updated 7 December 21 Don't let the electric guitar players have all the fun. When playing live, a carefully curated pedalboard can give your sound the edge. Stageworthy Strategies, Part 5: Understanding Acoustic Amps By Jimmy Leslie published 7 December 21 The right acoustic amp is your best gig buddy – so find your niche, dial in your tone and rock the planet! The Gospel According to Taj Mahal Part 2: From North America to Hawaii By Jimmy Leslie, Jules Leyhe published 30 November 21 In part two of Guitar Player's interview with Mahal, he tells us how the 12-string came into his life, talks slide guitar, Ben Harper and more. The Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess Standard Delivers a Whole Lotta Bang for the Buck By Jimmy Leslie published 10 November 21 Super tonal versatility and wonderful playability for under a grand. “I’m Trying to Paint a Picture or Tell You a Story, Just with the Guitar”: Fingerstyle Guru Andy Mckee Talks Inspiration By Jimmy Leslie published 10 November 21 The percussive fingerstyle ambassador discusses his masterfully home-recorded EP, ‘Symbol.’ Orange Acoustic Pedal Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 27 October 21 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. “My Sensei Is Also a Student of Guitar”: Lawson Rollins on the Connection Between Martial Arts and Guitar Playing By Jimmy Leslie published 20 October 21 The picado ninja talks flexibility, strength, and technique. LR Baggs Voiceprint Acoustic DI Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 15 October 21 A revolutionary moment in acoustic guitar amplification has arrived as LR Baggs embraces the transformative power of digital technology. The Gospel According to Taj Mahal: Resonations From Africa to America By Jimmy Leslie, Jules Leyhe published 14 October 21 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. Acoustic Recording Made Easy: How to Choose and Set Up Your Studio Guitar By Jimmy Leslie published 14 October 21 Preparing your instrument for the studio environment. Acoustic Recording Made Easy: Studio Supplements By Jimmy Leslie published 13 October 21 Handy accessories that can make your acoustic recording experience more ergonomic and enjoyable. Acoustic Recording Made Easy: Getting Set Up to Record By Jimmy Leslie published 12 October 21 Get a strong acoustic recording game going in your home studio. Zappa Talks Zappa: Inside the Mind of Guitar Genius By Jimmy Leslie published 12 October 21 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’s Top Three Tips for Recording Melodic Acoustic Instrumentals By Rod Brakes, Jimmy Leslie published 8 October 21 The Aussie guitar master shares his favorite studio tricks. The Highs and Lows of Acoustic Guitar Equalization: How Luthiers Control Treble and Bass in the Build By Jimmy Leslie published 7 October 21 Santa Cruz Guitars founder Richard Hoover reveals the tricks of the trade. Eric Johanson on New School Recording, Old School Guitar Playing, and Putting His Own Spin on Classic Tracks By Jimmy Leslie published 28 September 21 On 'Covered Tracks,' the bayou bluesman reinterprets rockers with acoustic guitars and looping technology. Lloyd Baggs on His Digital Conversion and the Development of the Voiceprint Acoustic D.I. By Jimmy Leslie published 27 September 21 L.R. Baggs's Voiceprint might well be the acoustic guitar's iPhone moment, revolutionizing acoustic amplification. Guild BT-258E Deluxe 8-string Baritone Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 22 September 21 This bodacious jumbo acoustic has big plans for your low-end chord voicings. 12345678 MOST READ1“It’s the sound of the Stones: a five-string with a six-string on top. Guitars are amazing things – you can make an orchestra out of them…” Keith Richards on life without Charlie, The Beatles and the Stones, and new album Hackney Diamonds2"You son of a b****, you're playing a Fender?" 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Taylor TaylorSense Guitar Health Monitoring System Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 22 December 21 Not yet rated This smart device delivers live info on humidity, temperature, battery level and impact incidents via Bluetooth.
Fender Dhani Harrison Ukulele Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 17 December 21 Uku g'joob! This accessibly priced and super stageworthy uke wins an Editors’ Pick.
Martin 00L Earth Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 17 December 21 Capable of creating quite a ruckus this guitar’s overall tone is fittingly natural, raw, and organic.
“We Went from Nobody Giving a Shit About the Band to Selling Six Million Records”: Chris and Rich Robinson Talk ‘Shake Your Money Maker’ By Jimmy Leslie published 9 December 21 The famously feuding Black Crowes brothers reveal the craft of their landmark 1990 debut album.
Cordoba Fusion 5 Jet Black Review By Jimmy Leslie published 8 December 21 For steel-string slingers transitioning to nylon.
Stageworthy Strategies, Part 1: Get Yourself Ready to Return to the Stage By Jimmy Leslie last updated 7 December 21 Gigs are back! Here’s how to get geared up and ready to perform.
Stageworthy Strategies, Part 3: How to Apply Compression and Overdrive to Acoustic Signals By Jimmy Leslie last updated 7 December 21 A little compression can go a long way to enhancing your dynamics while overdrive can add an intriguing texture to your amplified acoustic guitar tone.
Stageworthy Strategies, Part 4: Acoustic Effects By Jimmy Leslie last updated 7 December 21 Don't let the electric guitar players have all the fun. When playing live, a carefully curated pedalboard can give your sound the edge.
Stageworthy Strategies, Part 5: Understanding Acoustic Amps By Jimmy Leslie published 7 December 21 The right acoustic amp is your best gig buddy – so find your niche, dial in your tone and rock the planet!
The Gospel According to Taj Mahal Part 2: From North America to Hawaii By Jimmy Leslie, Jules Leyhe published 30 November 21 In part two of Guitar Player's interview with Mahal, he tells us how the 12-string came into his life, talks slide guitar, Ben Harper and more.
The Epiphone Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess Standard Delivers a Whole Lotta Bang for the Buck By Jimmy Leslie published 10 November 21 Super tonal versatility and wonderful playability for under a grand.
“I’m Trying to Paint a Picture or Tell You a Story, Just with the Guitar”: Fingerstyle Guru Andy Mckee Talks Inspiration By Jimmy Leslie published 10 November 21 The percussive fingerstyle ambassador discusses his masterfully home-recorded EP, ‘Symbol.’
Orange Acoustic Pedal Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 27 October 21 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.
“My Sensei Is Also a Student of Guitar”: Lawson Rollins on the Connection Between Martial Arts and Guitar Playing By Jimmy Leslie published 20 October 21 The picado ninja talks flexibility, strength, and technique.
LR Baggs Voiceprint Acoustic DI Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 15 October 21 A revolutionary moment in acoustic guitar amplification has arrived as LR Baggs embraces the transformative power of digital technology.
The Gospel According to Taj Mahal: Resonations From Africa to America By Jimmy Leslie, Jules Leyhe published 14 October 21 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.
Acoustic Recording Made Easy: How to Choose and Set Up Your Studio Guitar By Jimmy Leslie published 14 October 21 Preparing your instrument for the studio environment.
Acoustic Recording Made Easy: Studio Supplements By Jimmy Leslie published 13 October 21 Handy accessories that can make your acoustic recording experience more ergonomic and enjoyable.
Acoustic Recording Made Easy: Getting Set Up to Record By Jimmy Leslie published 12 October 21 Get a strong acoustic recording game going in your home studio.
Zappa Talks Zappa: Inside the Mind of Guitar Genius By Jimmy Leslie published 12 October 21 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’s Top Three Tips for Recording Melodic Acoustic Instrumentals By Rod Brakes, Jimmy Leslie published 8 October 21 The Aussie guitar master shares his favorite studio tricks.
The Highs and Lows of Acoustic Guitar Equalization: How Luthiers Control Treble and Bass in the Build By Jimmy Leslie published 7 October 21 Santa Cruz Guitars founder Richard Hoover reveals the tricks of the trade.
Eric Johanson on New School Recording, Old School Guitar Playing, and Putting His Own Spin on Classic Tracks By Jimmy Leslie published 28 September 21 On 'Covered Tracks,' the bayou bluesman reinterprets rockers with acoustic guitars and looping technology.
Lloyd Baggs on His Digital Conversion and the Development of the Voiceprint Acoustic D.I. By Jimmy Leslie published 27 September 21 L.R. Baggs's Voiceprint might well be the acoustic guitar's iPhone moment, revolutionizing acoustic amplification.
Guild BT-258E Deluxe 8-string Baritone Review By Jimmy Leslie last updated 22 September 21 This bodacious jumbo acoustic has big plans for your low-end chord voicings.
