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Chris Cornell performs live on stage during his acoustic 'Songbook' tour, at London Palladium on June 18, 2012 in London, United Kingdom

Watch Chris Cornell’s Heart-Wrenching Solo Acoustic Performance of “Black Hole Sun”

By Rod Brakes published

Video This stripped-back rendition of Soundgarden’s greatest hit is testament to great songwriting.

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Stageworthy Strategies, Part 5: Understanding Acoustic Amps

By Jimmy Leslie published

The right acoustic amp is your best gig buddy – so find your niche, dial in your tone and rock the planet!

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Acoustic Recording Made Easy: How to Choose and Set Up Your Studio Guitar

By Jimmy Leslie published

Preparing your instrument for the studio environment.

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Acoustic Recording Made Easy: Studio Supplements

By Jimmy Leslie published

Handy accessories that can make your acoustic recording experience more ergonomic and enjoyable.

Paul Simon and Dick Cavett on 'The Dick Cavett Show' April 9, 1969.

Watch Paul Simon Demonstrate How to Write a Number One Hit Record

By Rod Brakes published

Video The legendary singer-songwriter deconstructs “Bridge Over Troubled Water.”

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Acoustic Recording Made Easy: Getting Set Up to Record

By Jimmy Leslie published

Get a strong acoustic recording game going in your home studio.

Tommy Emmanuel

Tommy Emmanuel’s Top Three Tips for Recording Melodic Acoustic Instrumentals

By Rod Brakes, Jimmy Leslie published

The Aussie guitar master shares his favorite studio tricks.

Guitar luthier adjusting bracing

The Highs and Lows of Acoustic Guitar Equalization: How Luthiers Control Treble and Bass in the Build

By Jimmy Leslie published

Santa Cruz Guitars founder Richard Hoover reveals the tricks of the trade.

Sympathy for the Devil

Watch Keith Richards and Mick Jagger Writing “Sympathy for the Devil” Using Their Trusty Gibson Hummingbirds

By Rod Brakes published

Video These classic ‘60s flat-tops remain one of the best songwriter’s guitars available.

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1941 Martin D-45

What’s the Most Collectible Acoustic Guitar? The Pre-War Martin D-45 Could Be It

By Rod Brakes published

Vintage guitar veteran David Davidson of Well Strung Guitars shows us the “Holy Grail” of Flat-Tops.

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