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How To Protect Your Guitar from the Cold By Jimmy Leslie last updated 15 February 22 Here are some remedies and recommendations for taking care of your acoustic when winter hits.
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.
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.
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.
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.”