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 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 1 2 Archives Get The Pick NewsletterAll the latest guitar news, interviews, lessons, reviews, deals and more, direct to your inbox!Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsors LATEST ARTICLES1David Gilmour talks soloing in Guitar Player's guide to the Greatest Guitar Solos of All Time2"It's a very weird situation, and I don't think I'll ever understand it." Guitarist K.K. Downing updates his status with Judas Priest as he tells the story behind the song that defined the group's heavy-metal image 3The world’s first seven-string Fender Stratocaster is here4"It's great. I dig this!" Watch Eddie Van Halen compose "Amsterdam" on a Charvel guitar in an unearthed home video from 1987 — eight years before the song's official release5Rory Gallagher’s Strat sells for $1.16 million at auction before being donated to the National Museum of Ireland
“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.