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"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'
“After Years of Experimentation, I’ve Boiled It Down to the Simplest Format”: Steve Dawson Shares Some Expert Advice on Recording Acoustic
By Jimmy Leslie published
The acoustic virtuoso reveals his favorite way to mic a guitar, how to achieve a clean slide sound and more
How the Fender Electric XII Became the Sound Everyone Chased During the Late-’60s Craze for 12-String Jangle
By Dave Hunter published
The unorthodox 12-string electric found its way onto some of rock's most classic recordings, wooing guitarists the world over, but the course of true love ran any way but smooth.
Martin Grand J-16E 12-String Review
By Jimmy Leslie last updated
This ergonomically engineered 12-string ticks a lot of boxes both onstage and in the studio.
Watch Mosrite-Wielding Wrecking Crew Guitarist Billy Strange Perform the Rolling Stones’ "(I Can't Get No) Satisfaction"
By Rod Brakes published
Video Remembering the phenomenal talents of “Mr. Guitar” ten years on from his passing.
Acoustic Blues Musings, Part 1: How to Choose a Blues Box and the Strings to Make it Sing
By Jimmy Leslie last updated
Once the wood and wires are happening, there are some time-honored tricks that can help make playing acoustic blues easier.
Watch Jimi Hendrix’s Masterful 12-String Acoustic Rendition of “Hear My Train A Comin’”
By Rod Brakes published
Video This impromptu post-interview acoustic blues performance is now the stuff of legend.
The Gospel According to Taj Mahal Part 2: From North America to Hawaii
By Jimmy Leslie, Jules Leyhe published
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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