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Jerry McPherson and Jacquire King

Get Some Acoustic Guitar Recording Tips from a Nashville Studio Master

By Jimmy Leslie published

Video Session ace Jerry McPherson delivers deep insights from guitar and microphone choices to some curious advice on string maintenance.

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Courtney Barnett, 2021

“I Try to Trust that First-Thought Mentality”: Courtney Barnett Talks Writing and Recording

By Nikki O'Neil published

Stripping away the heavy rock guitars of her previous albums, the experimental songsmith starts afresh with ‘Things Take Time, Take Time.’

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

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

Amythyst Kiah

“The Guitar Saved Me”: Rising Star Amythyst Kiah Talks Finding Solace in Music

By Jimmy Leslie published

The Gibson Generation artist and Our Native Daughters member delivers powerful acoustic soul on new album ‘Wary + Strange.’

Jimi Hendrix

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.

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Classical guitarist

The Art of Classical Guitar: Expand Your Skills with This Fingerstyle Tremolo Picking Technique

By Andrew Hull published

Learn the beautiful composition “a Nela” from the composer himself – classical guitarist Andrew Hull.

Chris Cornell performs live on stage during his acoustic 'Songbook' tour, at London Palladium on June 18, 2012 in London, United Kingdom

Watch Chris Cornell’s Heart-Wrenching Solo Acoustic Performance of “Black Hole Sun”

By Rod Brakes published

Video This stripped-back rendition of Soundgarden’s greatest hit is testament to great songwriting.

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Cordoba Fusion 5 Jet Black

Cordoba Fusion 5 Jet Black Review

By Jimmy Leslie published

For steel-string slingers transitioning to nylon.

Dan 'Lebo' Lebowtiz

Stageworthy Strategies, Part 3: How to Apply Compression and Overdrive to Acoustic Signals

By Jimmy Leslie last updated

A little compression can go a long way to enhancing your dynamics while overdrive can add an intriguing texture to your amplified acoustic guitar tone.

LR Baggs pedal

Stageworthy Strategies, Part 4: Acoustic Effects

By Jimmy Leslie last updated

Don't let the electric guitar players have all the fun. When playing live, a carefully curated pedalboard can give your sound the edge.

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