Gibson J-45 “I Want All My Songs to Work Acoustically”: Robert De Leo Takes His First Solo Journey on the Lush Acoustic LP ‘Lessons Learned’ “When it comes to songwriting, that’s essentially where everything starts out for me,” says the Stone Temple Pilots tunesmith “There Was More to It Than Just Music”: Charlie Musselwhite Talks Blues The revered harp player finds his way back to the guitar on new album, ‘Mississippi Son’ “I Loved That Feeling of Trying to Improve as a Player”: Jack Johnson Dives Deep Into His Enchanting New Record, ‘Meet the Moonlight’ The oft-imitated Hawaiian with the hallmark rhythm hand talks signature style Grid List Latest Gibson J-45 “There Was Something Special About ‘Get On Board’”: Ry Cooder Talks New Collaborative Album By Jimmy Leslie last updated 3 June 22 The guitarist reunites with Taj Mahal for ‘Get On Board: The Songs of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.’ “It’s Okay to Sound Different from the Record”: Ry Cooder Reveals His Stage and Studio Secrets By Jimmy Leslie published 3 June 22 Discover the source of the authentic guitar tones heard on his new album with Taj Mahal, ‘Get On Board: The Songs of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.’ Flat-Top Revelations from ‘The Beatles: Get Back,’ Part 2 By Jimmy Leslie last updated 15 April 22 More acoustic guitar insights from the ‘Let It Be’ studio session footage. Get Some Acoustic Guitar Recording Tips from a Nashville Studio Master By Jimmy Leslie published 11 February 22 Video Session ace Jerry McPherson delivers deep insights from guitar and microphone choices to some curious advice on string maintenance. Video “The Guitar Saved Me”: Rising Star Amythyst Kiah Talks Finding Solace in Music By Jimmy Leslie published 25 January 22 The Gibson Generation artist and Our Native Daughters member delivers powerful acoustic soul on new album ‘Wary + Strange.’ “When You Were Around David, the Process of Recording Wasn’t Weird Compared to the Rest of the Stuff Going On”: Earl Slick Talks David Bowie and John Lennon By Joe Bosso published 12 November 21 As he returns with 'Fist Full of Devils', his first solo album in 20 years, the guitarist shares tales of his fast times. Gibson Goes Back to Black with J-45, Hummingbird, and SJ-200 Acoustics By Rod Brakes published 3 August 21 These timeless designs get a stealthy makeover with one of Gibson's oldest flat-top finishes. Slash Signature Les Pauls and J-45s Join Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Collection By Rod Brakes last updated 30 July 21 Video More iconic instruments from the Guns N’ Roses guitar hero. Video 12 Get The Pick Newsletter All the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox! Name: Your Email Address : Contact me with news and offers from other Future brands Receive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors Thank you for signing up to GuitarPlayer. You will receive a verification email shortly. There was a problem. Please refresh the page and try again. MOST READ1Create Music That Sounds Fresh and Fun With This Simple Chord Concept2Here's Why José Feliciano Is a Musical Melting Pot as Well as an Amazing American Story3“Anybody Would Say, ‘That’s Enough”: At 86, Buddy Guy Says It’s Finally Time to Come off the Road4Watch Stray Cats Reignite ‘50s Rock and Roll at the 1981 Montreux Jazz Festival With Their Classic Hit “Stray Cat Strut”5The History of the Gibson ES-335TD
“There Was Something Special About ‘Get On Board’”: Ry Cooder Talks New Collaborative Album By Jimmy Leslie last updated 3 June 22 The guitarist reunites with Taj Mahal for ‘Get On Board: The Songs of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.’
“It’s Okay to Sound Different from the Record”: Ry Cooder Reveals His Stage and Studio Secrets By Jimmy Leslie published 3 June 22 Discover the source of the authentic guitar tones heard on his new album with Taj Mahal, ‘Get On Board: The Songs of Sonny Terry and Brownie McGhee.’
Flat-Top Revelations from ‘The Beatles: Get Back,’ Part 2 By Jimmy Leslie last updated 15 April 22 More acoustic guitar insights from the ‘Let It Be’ studio session footage.
Get Some Acoustic Guitar Recording Tips from a Nashville Studio Master By Jimmy Leslie published 11 February 22 Video Session ace Jerry McPherson delivers deep insights from guitar and microphone choices to some curious advice on string maintenance.
“The Guitar Saved Me”: Rising Star Amythyst Kiah Talks Finding Solace in Music By Jimmy Leslie published 25 January 22 The Gibson Generation artist and Our Native Daughters member delivers powerful acoustic soul on new album ‘Wary + Strange.’
“When You Were Around David, the Process of Recording Wasn’t Weird Compared to the Rest of the Stuff Going On”: Earl Slick Talks David Bowie and John Lennon By Joe Bosso published 12 November 21 As he returns with 'Fist Full of Devils', his first solo album in 20 years, the guitarist shares tales of his fast times.
Gibson Goes Back to Black with J-45, Hummingbird, and SJ-200 Acoustics By Rod Brakes published 3 August 21 These timeless designs get a stealthy makeover with one of Gibson's oldest flat-top finishes.
Slash Signature Les Pauls and J-45s Join Epiphone’s Inspired by Gibson Collection By Rod Brakes last updated 30 July 21 Video More iconic instruments from the Guns N’ Roses guitar hero.
