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Tweedy strums his ’29 Martin 0-18 as Cline plays his Neptune 12-string.

“I Don’t Always Select Things Based on My Comfort Zone”: Wilco’s Jeff Tweedy and Nels Cline Talk Guitar Tone and Songwriting

By Art Thompson published

The alt-rock luminaries discuss the impact of guitar tone and alternate tunings on the creative process

Guitarists
A selection of career-defining albums featuring David Crosby albums (clockwise from top left): The Byrds 'Mr. Tambourine Man,' 'Crosby, Stills & Nash' eponymous, Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young 'Déjà Vu', David Crosby 'If I Could Only Remember My Name,' 'Graham Nash David Crosby' eponymous, Graham Nash & David Crosby 'Wind On the Water', 'CPR' eponymous and David Crosby 'For Free.'

"Albums Are Still Our Art Form... They Are What We Are Going to Leave Behind”: David Crosby on His Epic Recording Legacy

By Jimmy Leslie published

The acoustic legend delivers guitar insights into his classic period and final album, 'For Free'

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Chris Cornell is an American musician, singer and songwriter of Soundgarden and Audioslave. April 18 2016, Roma Auditorium Parco della Musica, Italy.

The Songwriting and Guitar Playing Genius of Chris Cornell

By Vinnie DeMasi last updated

As Soundgarden's 'Badmotorfinger' turn 30 this year we take a close look at the inspirational guitar techniques of one of alternative rock’s leading talents.

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Spirit Hustler album artwork

Writing and Recording Acoustic Rock, Part 2

By Jimmy Leslie last updated

How revelations with tuning, guitars and friends inspired the Spirit Hustler track “Circlin’ the Sun.”

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Jimmy Page performing with acoustic guitar

Watch Jimmy Page’s “Kashmir” Acoustic Demonstration

By Rod Brakes published

Video Get inspired by this hypnotic riff and explore the alternative realm of DADGAD tuning.

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Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 3: Open Roots Tuning Tips

By Jimmy Leslie last updated

These essential tunings are the keys to slide blues success.

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Rich Robinson and Chris Robinson of the Black Crowes

“We Went from Nobody Giving a Shit About the Band to Selling Six Million Records”: Chris and Rich Robinson Talk ‘Shake Your Money Maker’

By Jimmy Leslie published

The famously feuding Black Crowes brothers reveal the craft of their landmark 1990 debut album.

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Photo of Neil YOUNG; shot in a Warner Brothers rented house in Chelsea, West London

An Acoustic Guitar Player’s Practical Guide to Using Alternate Tunings

By Jimmy Leslie published

From Neil Young and The Doobie Brothers to The Rolling Stones and Led Zeppelin.

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