Archive for March, 2023


How to Play “Willin’” — Little Feat’s Trucking Anthem in Open-G Tuning

Little Feat's Lowell George in front of a microphone - photo by Jean Luc

This guitar lesson is based on Little Feat’s original recording of “Willin’,” a duet with George on vocals and acoustic guitar and Ry Cooder on bottleneck electric guitar.

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Writing Songs with Sunny War, Madison Cunningham, and Adam Levy | The Acoustic Guitar Podcast

Sunny War, Madison Cunningham, and Adam Levy with guitars and the acoustic guitar podcast logo

Join our illustrious panel for an in-depth conversation on songwriting. While each of our guests has a unique perspective and process, they share the belief that you can write songs, too.

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Great Acoustics: 1948 Levin De Luxe Archtop

Body close-up of a 1948 Levin De Luxe archtop guitar

Levin instruments have been played by many of the finest European guitarists. The 1948 Model 1 De Luxe archtop shown here sat at the very top of the Levin line.

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After More Than 40 Albums, John McCutcheon Is Still in Love with His Instruments

John McCutcheon playing guitar onstge

Leap is McCutcheon’s 43rd album dating back to the mid 1970s, and he’s still finding new guitars to get excited about.

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Taylor’s New 400 Series Elevates the Classic Rosewood/Spruce Combo

Taylor’s New 400 Series Elevates the Classic Rosewood/Spruce Combo

Sponsored by Taylor Guitars: Taylor’s 400 Series guitars have always offered players a reliable array of workhorse guitars that are up to the task in any musical scenario. Now, Taylor has elevated the series with a beautiful sunburst top finish in three new models that balance striking looks with versatile, rich sound. Crafted with solid […]

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Joe Henry and Friends Collaborate on the Enigmatic but Satisfying ‘All the Eye Can See’

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The songs on Joe Henry’s latest album ‘All the Eye Can See’ refuse to give up their mysteries, the melodies wandering like question marks with the lyrics threading a thin line between knowing and unknowing.

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Learn to Play the Fun and Breezy 19th Century Dance Tune “Jenny Jenkins”

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“Jenny Jenkins,” which has been covered by the likes of Jerry Garcia (with David Grisman) and Lisa Loeb, is as simple as it is sweet.

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The Captivating Harlem Swing Rhythms of Freddie Green, John Trueheart, Bernard Addison, Morris White, and Al Casey

Freddie Green and his Stromberg Master 300 with Helen Humes, circa 1940, Photo courtesy of the Freddie Green Collection

Freddie Green is synonymous with swing guitar. Born in Charleston, South Carolina, in 1911, Green enjoyed a 50-year career holding down the rhythm chair of Count Basie’s famed big band.

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2 Chances to Win a Henriksen Bud Ten Acoustic Amplifier

win a Henriksen bud ten acoustic amplifier

At only 20 lbs, The Bud TEN sounds great with acoustic instruments, vocals, and has plenty of volume to handle any playing situation.

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Review: The Phil Jones Bass X4 Nanobass Combo Amplifier May Be Light, but It’s No Lightweight

Phil Jones Bass X4 Nanobass

It doesn’t weigh much, but the Phil Jones Bass X4 Nanobass combo amp is no lightweight. Its ability to produce warm, clean lows is impressive for an amp its size.

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