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Relax, Unwind and Drop Into a Deep, Heavy Tuning These useful pointers will come in handy when you need to slack off.
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Taylor Guitars Named on List of World’s Most Innovative Companies The Californian acoustic builder is honored for their world-leading sustainability initiatives in manufacturing.
Matt Tuck plays the guitar as they speed across Lyngsfjord in a speedboat during Jagermeister's Ice Cold Gig, which became the world's first air, sea and land gig on March 11, 2016 in Lyngsfjord, Norway.
How To Protect Your Guitar from the Cold Here are some remedies and recommendations for taking care of your acoustic when winter hits.

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Son House (Eddie James 'Son' House, Jr) performs on stage at the Hammersmith Odeon in 1967 in Londo

Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 4: Slide Song Suggestions

By Jimmy Leslie last updated 4 February 22

Essential listening for blues players with insights from Ben Harper and Roy Rogers.

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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.

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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.

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 13 October 21

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

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