Latest articles by Jimmy Leslie
How revelations with tuning, guitars and friends inspired the Spirit Hustler track “Circlin’ the Sun.”
The era of the smart acoustic-electric guitar is upon us and this progressive instrument is a game-changer.
The guitarist reunites with Taj Mahal for ‘Get On Board: The Songs of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.’
Discover the source of the authentic guitar tones heard on his new album with Taj Mahal, ‘Get On Board: The Songs of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.’
On EJ Vol. II, Johnson doubles down on his acoustic playing while taking the electric guitar into bold, new territory. Can he have it both ways?
Fender's boundary-pushing Acoustasonic format was a big success on the Tele. Will the Strat follow suit?
Guitar Player welcomes the YouTube king and the prodigious lap tapper to legendary acoustic hotspot Freight & Salvage.
These flat-tops are a fastball down the middle, with one exceptional curve in the form of the Player Port.
Frets Editor Jimmy Leslie shares the lessons he learned creating Spirit Hustler’s inspired recording “The Spirit of ’69.”
This intimate solo debut highlights the unique charms of a 1955 Martin 000-18.
More acoustic guitar insights from the ‘Let It Be’ studio session footage.
'Guitar Player' welcomes the jazz guru to the City by the Bay for an Easter Weekend run of shows at SFJAZZ starting with a solo guitar performance on Thursday.
With its well-balanced tone this acoustic-electric sounds as sweet as it looks.
Your path to finger freedom continues with multi-string approaches that bring arpeggios to life.
The uke superstar hosts an all-star line-up on his new album ‘Jake & Friends.’
A revolutionary new design that updates the acoustic-electric guitar for a new generation.
This ergonomically engineered 12-string ticks a lot of boxes both onstage and in the studio.
Some acoustic guitar insights from the ‘Let It Be’ studio session footage.
Guitar Player welcomes the fusion master to the East Bay for a Thursday night throwdown with his trio featuring Dennis Chambers and Jimmy Haslip.
The "least Taylor-sounding guitar you’ve heard to date” is an unusual flat-top by any standard.
The North Mississippi Allstars frontman gives a tour of the band’s existential party cruise on ‘Set Sail.’
The nylon-string maestro finds release in electronic beats with his latest fret-burning effort.
The North Mississippi Allstars leader explains how to get your head and hands around odd times and odd groupings.
