Preston Reed

The Profile

American acoustic guitarist known for pioneering percussive two-handed tapping and fingerstyle techniques on the acoustic guitar.

Known for a tapping/percussive technique on acoustic guitar; the review cites him using this approach since 1982 and notes his influence on younger players such as Kaki King.

The available review praises Preston Reed as a pioneering acoustic guitarist who uses a tapping/percussive technique to create rhythmic, folk-tinged instrumentals. The album Ladies Night is highlighted for tracks such as Hijacker, Somehow We'll Make It Home, Pacific and Raimaker. The reviewer calls Reed a genius and notes his influence on younger players. The sung closing track is seen as unnecessary but not harmful to the album's quality.