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Martin Grand J-16E 12-String

Martin Grand J-16E 12-String Review

By Jimmy Leslie last updated

This ergonomically engineered 12-string ticks a lot of boxes both onstage and in the studio.

Billy Strange performs on the music variety television show 'Hollywood A Go-Go'

Watch Mosrite-Wielding Wrecking Crew Guitarist Billy Strange Perform the Rolling Stones’ "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"

By Rod Brakes published

Video Remembering the phenomenal talents of “Mr. Guitar” ten years on from his passing.

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CHICAGO - CIRCA 1940: Musicians Josh White and Lead Belly (Huddie Ledbetter)

Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 1: How to Choose a Blues Box and the Strings to Make it Sing

By Jimmy Leslie last updated

Once the wood and wires are happening, there are some time-honored tricks that can help make playing acoustic blues easier.

Jimi Hendrix

Watch Jimi Hendrix’s Masterful 12-String Acoustic Rendition of “Hear My Train A Comin’”

By Rod Brakes published

Video This impromptu post-interview acoustic blues performance is now the stuff of legend.

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Taj Mahal

The Gospel According to Taj Mahal Part 2: From North America to Hawaii

By Jimmy Leslie, Jules Leyhe published

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.

Talking Heads perform on stage at The Roundhouse, Chalk Farm, London, 29th January 1978. L-R Jerry Harrison, David Byrne, Chris Franz, Tina Weymouth. David Byrne is playing a Gibson ES-335 12 string electric guitar.

Watch Talking Heads' Charged Up “Psycho Killer” Live Performance

By Rod Brakes published

Video We take a look at the unique guitars behind the new wave pioneers’ distinctive tones.

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Ace Of Cups" pose for a late 1960's portrait. (L-R) Marla Hunt, Denise Kaufman (front), Mary Simpson Mercy, Diane Hursh (front), Mary Gannon

San Francisco’s Revolutionary All-Female Band the Ace of Cups Talk Music and ‘60s Counterculture

By Vinnie DeMasi published

The Summer of Love legends discuss their heroinic history and comeback.

Tim Buckley with Guild 12-string acoustic

Watch 12-String Virtuoso Tim Buckley Perform His Beautifully Eerie Masterpiece “Song to the Siren”

By Guitar Player Staff last updated

The father of equally legendary guitarist Jeff Buckley performs live on ‘The Monkees’ TV show in 1968.

Bob Dylan's Fender XII guitar is headed to the auction block

Bob Dylan's 1965 Fender XII is Headed to Auction

By Jackson Maxwell published

The 12-string was used by Dylan during the early sessions for his 1966 masterpiece, 'Blonde on Blonde.'

The 1965 Framus New Sound TV 12-String Has Chime and Jangle for the Ages

By Terry Carleton published

This unusual guitar is beautiful, easy to play, six pounds light and sounds like nothing else.

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