Rig Rundowns

Eerie, bubblegum garage rock and moody psych pop is easily achieved by Third Man Records’ songstress with a funky Fender caked in rich reverb and furry fuzz.

While the Chug Suckle is temporarily closed, Rigs of Dad proprietor Ross Hurt welcomes PG into the tone zone to gush about his Dunable and Fender riff rifles, solid-state stereo setups, and overflowing boards.

A gift from Gary Holt, a bastardized Jazzmaster, a Squier baritone, bountiful boards, and stacks of amps litter the rocker’s tone bunker.

The soulful slide-guitarist shows off the Teisco-inspired baritone Mule driving his new album, Headway, and introduces some pandemic-purchased, textural-tone tools.

Dig classic Gibsons, a heaping of Hiwatts, and plenty of Pete Cornish pedals? Then enter the remarkable gear sanctuary to see how it all gasses his greasy blues-rock, two-seat roadster.

Ensconced in chorus, Marshall Gallagher blends his Fenders with British bullies to create a cocktail that is equal parts jangly pop, shimmery shoegaze, and beefy grunge.

See the transformation from digital efficiency to a sprawling setup for Ghost Tapes #10 that now includes Gretsches, Jazzmasters, traditional tube heads, and more stomps than a store.

Whether backing up Jason Mraz or fronting her own trio, she just needs a 335, Princeton Reverb, and a plane-ready pedalboard to make the world a groovier place.

School’s in session! Heavy music’s brutalist producer and Converge’s 6-string steamroller welcomes PG inside GodCity Studio for a masterclass in mic differences, recording techniques, and designing ferocious pedals.

Morris Day and the Time’s lead axeman gets funky with Prince-influenced Schecters, JCM900 stacks, and some key Keeley creations.

Funky custom Js and punchy Ps help this low-end maven earn gigs and nail tones from Motown to Miley and all points in between.

The cofounding guitarist for Darkest Hour shows off his brand-new signature ESP V and offers up a few sound secrets and pedal tricks gleaned from producer/singer Brian McTernan.

Les Pauls, high-headroom British brawlers, and pulverizing pedals push Marcos Garcia into the Masters of Reality Iommi-sphere.

The thrash-metal vets keep it simple yet high-tech on their 2015 tour.

Punk-rock riffin’, patriarch-smashin’, struttin’ shredder LG introduces us to her custom axes—a "Fancy" SG & skateboard Tele—and fave signal agitators.

Hear how Clayton Stevens fuses stinging single-coils, subtle atmospherics, and a tour-tested signature drive to set off his harmonious slash-and-thrash, post-hardcore clang.

Four strings, a stack of Sunns, and plentiful pedals allow Jared Warren enough viciousness and volume for bass and guitar.

Born in Israel with a Stratocaster in his hand, this NYC transplant takes jazz to the Land of Oz.

Matt Smith’s setup might appear frail, but his disheveled ’82 SG and a half-powered JCM 800 ignites a powder keg of melodic hardcore.

Premier Guitar's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the House of Blues in Chicago, where he catches up with Grace Potter and the Nocturnals. Jason talks to Grace and bandmates Scott Tournet and Benny Yurco about their equipment on their 2011 Summer Tour.

Founder Nate Garrett looks to guitar gods EVH and James Hetfield for gear choices, while mixing in morose modulation to his mystical brand of metal.

Tap-dancing, noise-rocking Donna Diane conjures lightning and thunder by layering her Kurt Ballou-designed Craftsman guitar over a Moog Minitaur bass synth.

The multi-instrumentalist shows how to cover more sonic territory then any mere mortal should be expected to handle.

Capcom and Kramer both wanted a piece of this South-American shredder and mash-up master. Travel below the equator to see his studio setup.

David Byrne’s 6-string counterpart pulls back the curtain to explain the tones, cosmetics, and choreographed production factors influencing her choices for Byrne’s American Utopia Broadway show and HBO special.

“Strangled cat and glassy Jonny Greenwood” are just two attitudes the former Beck and Shins sidewoman engages in her band’s adventurous indie-rock with Costello- and Marr-approved offsets.

Swedish post-hardcore guitarists Per Stålberg and Viktor Lager show off gear inspired by heroes J Mascis, Sonic Youth, Radiohead, Drive Like Jehu, and … Ace Frehley.

Go inside his impressive tone bunker fortified with silver 7-string ESP sig models, 21st-century Fishman pickups, and stacks of 5150 and 800 disciples.

Rebecca Dirks is on location at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, where she catches up with Madonna guitarist Monte Pittman. In this segment, he discusses and demonstrates how he uses his Axe-FX II with his Orange rig, why you might not always hear guitar in Madonna's songs, and shows off his signature guitars. We also learn about the setup and guitars Madonna herself uses when she plays during the set.

PG's chief videographer recalls highlights from 7+ years on the job, including pinch-me hangs with Bad Religion, Jason Isbell, Propagandhi, Power Trip, and others.

The spunky spark plug details her “Sweet Baby” Eastman and a sultry 335 that accompany her smoky, impassioned voice—plus reveals how touring with Hozier "leveled-up" her fingerstyle chops.

The neo-twang king demonstrates his signature-model Reverend guitars—and his surprising amp rig.

The death-metal gypsy welcomes PG inside his converted-cargo-trailer home and studio to detail his extended-range rumblers and mobile recording setup. Watch the Episode: https://bit.ly/EnterpriseEarthRR (https://bit.ly/EnterpriseEarthRR) Merch & Magazines: https://shop.premierguitar.com (https://shop.premierguitar.com) Don't Miss a Rundown: http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENL (http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENL)

The self-proclaimed “midrange mattress” makes a post-rock bed with an “Excalibur” Jazzmaster and some up-the-sleeve Strymon settings.

Grimy Fenders, posh Gretsches, and handmade Gibson knockoffs meet streamlined pedalboards and vintage amps for this L.A. folk-rock outfit featuring Duane Betts on lead guitar.

Explore the duality of the guitarist that fronts two menacing bands with his signature “Ferrari” Jackson Warrior 7-string while still fostering his jazz background with a cherished vintage 335.

Chris Kies is On Location in Des Moines, IA, at People's Court where he catches up Every Time I Die's guitarist Jordan Buckley and Andy Williams who talk about their touring setup that includes ESP Guitars, Gibson, Marshall, Orange, Bison Amps, Boss, Line 6, EMG, and much more.

The retro rocker opens up about retrofitting reissues, returning to the JTM45s, and finding the piece of gear that changed his life.

Folk melodies, flamenco flourishes, Melvins metal, and kerranging Shellac-fueled rock all meld—and they’re at the ready with a stash of Strats and presto-chango loaded pickguards.

The self-admitted gear junkie walks us through his current rig.

Graduating beyond his hardcore roots, guitarist/vocalist JB Brisendine marries the sting of Neil Young’s “Old Black” with searing and spacey Southern-rock grooves.

Tessa Jeffers is on location at the Bottom Lounge in Chicago, Illinois where she catches up with Jon Spencer Blues Explosion guitarist Judah Bauer. In this segment, Judah details his vintage parts-caster Teles, Fender amps, and array of effects.

What do Doyle Wolfgang von Frankenstein, Joe Bonamassa, Tommy Emmanuel, and Peter Frampton all have in common? They made the PG host's list of favorite episodes from his seven-plus years on the job.

The hit songwriter/guitarist talks about the pickups he stole from Jeff Beck, his Marshall reject amps, and the Bradshaw rig he hardly knows how to use.

Using some primo ’60s Jags and ace Ernie Ball axes, the funkateer channels Hendrix’s soaring psychedelia and Eddie Hazel’s potent grooves through a prism of irresistible Tropicália rhythms.

For nearly 30 years, these alt-rock pioneers have created gristly tones full of attitude and angst. Find out how guitarist Kelley Deal and bassist Josephine Wiggs craft their signature tones.

The big-hit producer (Taylor Swift, Green Day, Weezer) and guitarist opens his RubyRed Productions to catalog his custom creations from the West and Far East. Plus, he reveals how Keith Urban forever changed his guitar-playing world.

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Just before Sharptooth released their sophomore album, 'Transitional Forms', hardcore-punk guitarists Lance Donati and Keith Higgins virtually welcomed PG’s Perry Bean into their jam space. The three have a natural conversation about how being vegan has influenced their guitar choices, why they believe Bogners are the most-reliable amps, and how Fishman’s Fluence pickups brought their tone into HD. [Facing a mandatory shelter-in ordinance to limit the spread of COVID-19, PG enacted a hybrid approach to filming and producing Rig Rundowns. This is the 12th video in that format, and we stand behind the final product.] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnA4T44B6rc&t=0s (00:00) - Intro https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnA4T44B6rc&t=81s (01:21) - Guitars https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnA4T44B6rc&t=759s (12:39) - Amps https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnA4T44B6rc&t=1158s (19:18) - Pedals Article & Photos: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=QnA4T44B6rc&event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbFcyOXY0U0ppLWdlXzVuX1F5LXM2ZjdmZW9DUXxBQ3Jtc0tsV215RUlueG50RWk5OG13RTVIVkxPWldqQmxEYWZoMWxvQ25uVXhJNWZOSndGejhOaTdHSEVVV2dKWURxckE1SW1pSGpTcm9rQ2ZqeGY2UEx0dWdYZmp3R3RuT1V6T2ZYbFNaVmc5MngyM2pObmp4cw%3D%3D&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FSharptoothRR (https://bit.ly/SharptoothRR) Don't Miss a Rundown: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=QnA4T44B6rc&event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbEUyRk5HWnhJb3pQV1BKdDVFbnFVTTFKd0tTUXxBQ3Jtc0tsbm1UMmx2NFBPLWhKNW5BX0ozekhoVkZrTzY5amNwc0ZEQWxuS1o1ZkFtaEFacmtzaDNvR0VreVRmSjFjT3RZbm8yNVZsTVdfTTk3dVhMUFkwWm9qQ0Mzc0hiUm5MRzdyemRjeGg4WmtUWEVibWVCaw%3D%3D&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FRIgRundownENL (http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENL) Subscribe to PG's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=QnA4T44B6rc&event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0lUUjZsTVZUVVZMbzVjWmMybnM0cVZ3WmFPUXxBQ3Jtc0ttUjFKeFVmdmxwMUdkSVFQOVlwZVJnN3ZnYUJQdFc3emd0RnlRTTZQUlBUeHNxZTlxOW5VdHFpSEJnbGlDSnp4WTNZYTc4dG0yUzBWalFIMGlWYjFsdnNJNGxTc0dBSWdiNzQwZXVTbjJRMk1sVkd1Yw%3D%3D&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FSubscribePGYouTube (http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTube) D'Addario Auto Lock Strap: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=QnA4T44B6rc&event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqbDhMYThFd2dleW5JT2RDSF9ObU8wckIwVkZqZ3xBQ3Jtc0trdWxmUlo2d3JMQklISm1tY1dVeVg0VWZmeTVucXBUQm1QRlM5MDNod3pLa0VxOVg2eXN4RkZURjI0VV9KdmJKbC1uelFCRUpZaDRSdDI5ZkhnWnN3bEV3WjV0UFhVNjFnWmlpUGZzamt6SThYcFhZUQ%3D%3D&q=http%3A%2F%2Fddar.io%2FAutoLockStrap (http://ddar.io/AutoLockStrap)

Chris Kies is On Location in Des Moines, IA, at People's Court where he catches up with country/metal artist Hank Williams III. In this Rig Rundown segment, Hank Williams III walks us through the setups that he uses on a nightly basis--one for his traditional country set and another for his metal set.

The guitarist/producer reveals how an EHX Pitch Fork downsized his touring guitar boat and admits the difficulties of cherry-picking stomps for the band’s spiraling, atmospherically-moody, indie odysseys.

The melodic hardcore pop-punkers dish the dirt on dirty gear.

The former At the Drive-In renegade talks about using a Jazzmaster for his “humble workhorse” rhythm role, growing as singer/songwriter within Sparta, and “making” solos with three digital delays.

Experimenting with odd-time signatures and unusual tunings isn’t the only reason for the band’s unique mojo—a few eye-popping guitars, classic amps, and a pile of pedals are also required for their brand of melodic post-hardcore.

“Astrovan” took him from lawyer to soulful indie-pop headliner on the back of his rewired, ragged ’69 Jag and a bed of shimmering ’verbs and reversed delays.

Guitarists Kerry McCoy and Shiv Mehra might have similar tastes in gear, but their approach to combining modern metal riffs with soundscape samples sets them apart.

The hippie-cowboy pedal steeler for Orville Peck and Margo Price breaks out modulation mutators and synth stomps for a solo mission full of ethereal bends and sublime swells combining cosmic country and ambient new wave. Get His Gear: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=99060jdxZ7Q&event=video_description&redir_token=MQE84Eo84vT0tlPHOjQXYtomibR8MTU5MTkwNTA2NkAxNTkxODE4NjY2&q=https%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FLukeSchneiderRR (https://bit.ly/LukeSchneiderRR) Don't Miss a Rundown: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=99060jdxZ7Q&event=video_description&redir_token=MQE84Eo84vT0tlPHOjQXYtomibR8MTU5MTkwNTA2NkAxNTkxODE4NjY2&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FRIgRundownENL (http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENL) Subscribe to PG's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?v=99060jdxZ7Q&event=video_description&redir_token=MQE84Eo84vT0tlPHOjQXYtomibR8MTU5MTkwNTA2NkAxNTkxODE4NjY2&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FSubscribePGYouTube (http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTube)

This dynamic art-rock duo uses a classy combo of vintage Hofners, Gretsches, Selmers, and a few secret weapons to create a mesmerizing original sound.

The co-founding guitarist for Soulive and Lettuce, Grammy-winning bandmate in Tedeschi Trucks, and producer for Norah Jones and 50 Cent welcomes PG into his new California home studio for a tour of his tone treats. 

Premier Guitar's Jason Shadrick is on location in Moline, IL, where he catches up with REO Speedwagon guitarist Dave Amato who details his rig during the recent Midwest Rock 'n Roll Express tour with Styx and Ted Nugent. Don't Miss a Rundown: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=GMxGjBp449VtlWWpFI_e7V1XyZN8MTU5MDY5NDY2M0AxNTkwNjA4MjYz&event=comments&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FRIgRundownENL&stzid=UgxoXSr-EgMuvS_glut4AaABAg (http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENL) Subscribe to PG's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=GMxGjBp449VtlWWpFI_e7V1XyZN8MTU5MDY5NDY2M0AxNTkwNjA4MjYz&event=comments&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FSubscribePGYouTube&stzid=UgxoXSr-EgMuvS_glut4AaABAg (http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTube)

The Austin-based rocker builds her own mics, mixes Queens of the Stone Age sizzle with the modern pop hooks of Demi Lovato, and rides the feedback on her new B.B.-inspired signature Epiphone. Don't Miss a Rundown: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=GMxGjBp449VtlWWpFI_e7V1XyZN8MTU5MDY5NDY2M0AxNTkwNjA4MjYz&event=comments&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FRIgRundownENL&stzid=UgxoXSr-EgMuvS_glut4AaABAg (http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENL) Subscribe to PG's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=GMxGjBp449VtlWWpFI_e7V1XyZN8MTU5MDY5NDY2M0AxNTkwNjA4MjYz&event=comments&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FSubscribePGYouTube&stzid=UgxoXSr-EgMuvS_glut4AaABAg (http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTube)

The retro roots-rocker shows how he gets yesteryear tones with new beauties from Fender, TK Smith, and Texotica. Don't Miss a Rundown: http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENL Subscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTube

In this episode, we catch up with New Jersey rocker Brian Fallon. The Gaslight Anthem founder just released his third solo album, Local Honey, that broadens his solo sound with polished storytelling cast over an Americana backdrop. The charismatic frontman virtually welcomes PG’s Perry Bean into his home studio for a 50+-minute hang that covers the various custom Fender Teles, explains the triumphs (and agony) of reconstructing amps, and details his holy-grail drive. [Facing a mandatory shelter-in ordinance to limit the spread of COVID-19, PG enacted a hybrid approach to filming and producing Rig Rundowns. This is the fifth video in that format, and we stand behind the final product.] Watch the Episode: https://bit.ly/BrianFallonRR Don't Miss a Rundown: http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENL Subscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTube

Jim Adkins and Tom Linton tossed their traditional setup to the side and packed up some P-90-loaded axes for their latest tour. Article & photos: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FJimmyEatWorldRR&redir_token=bQpli94z_AZ3mJyZG87PGXPyTfd8MTU4OTY1NzI1M0AxNTg5NTcwODUz&event=video_description&v=5joX1ar0Ohk (http://bit.ly/JimmyEatWorldRR) Don't Miss a Rundown: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=p_VaicKuXVv_DC70zUtViKKAftp8MTU4OTY1NzgxOUAxNTg5NTcxNDE5&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FRIgRundownENL&event=video_description&v=aNXkcUuDAEU (http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENL) Subscribe to PG's Channel: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=p_VaicKuXVv_DC70zUtViKKAftp8MTU4OTY1NzgxOUAxNTg5NTcxNDE5&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FSubscribePGYouTube&event=video_description&v=aNXkcUuDAEU (http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTube)

This YouTuber gives the 411 on headless hellraisers, a flexible four-channel head, angry stacked drives, and the digital rack sorcery that fortifies his tone bunker. Don't Miss a Rundown: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=-LkfpvE-58HVX-DZqmcQb2SLPAp8MTU4OTQ4NTIxNEAxNTg5Mzk4ODE0&v=d62l3AgIaPg&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FRIgRundownENL&event=video_description (http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENL) Subscribe to PG's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/redirect?redir_token=-LkfpvE-58HVX-DZqmcQb2SLPAp8MTU4OTQ4NTIxNEAxNTg5Mzk4ODE0&v=d62l3AgIaPg&q=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2FSubscribePGYouTube&event=video_description (http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTube)

Psychedelia reigns with the band’s stash of boutique guitars, workhorse amps, and tone-shaping stomps.

The Memphis honky-tonkin’, Tele-twangin’ songster reveals his beefed-up guitarsenal with 6-string stalwarts, a custom 3rd Power combo, and a stockpile of stomps. Don't Miss a Rundown: http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENL Subscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTube

Swooshing Pink Floyd vibes, kerranging Sleep chugs, and mutating mellow Motorpsycho tones symbiotically swirl in this guitar duo’s growing setups.  

The alt-rockers chat about reducing their tonal footprint and working with Schecter and Lakland on their choice axes.

A Reverend V, two fiery British-voiced heads, and some tone-sizzling, time-bending stomps fire this warped comet rider into psychedelic spaces.

A trip into a bona fide Raconteurs’ inner lair of rare vintage acoustics, super vibey amps, and a few choice goldtops.

The Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner explains why his first-ever guitar is still his main one, and we get a detailed look at the four-amp, four-pedalboard rig he uses live.

A true lion of Mississippi hill-country blues continues paving his family’s legacy with his no-nonsense setup.

The East Coast shredders talk about their favorite Jackson and Charvel axes, how they fell in love with the EVH 5150III heads, and what are there go-to boxes.

This up-and-coming, Texas-blues rocker walks through how she gets her huge tones.

The Pacific Northwest alt rockers talk short-scale Fenders and Lakeland Ps.

Now that he’s ditched heavy amps for a digital rig, the melodic shredder shares his secrets for utilizing modern modeling tech.

Rebecca Dirks is on location at Studio 8H at 30 Rock in New York, NY, where she catches up with SNL house-band guitarist Jared Scharff. In this segment, Scharff talks using Fano Guitars, 65 Amps, and various pedals from boutique companies while working within the live show context every Saturday night.

One of guitar’s most promising young firebrands breaks down his signature D’Angelico, explains why he prefers Boogies, and then demos some vintage stompboxes.

The SoCal punk outfit rocks a mix of classic Fender and ESP instruments with cutting-edge Kemper gear.

The Swedish prog-metal sorcerers dish on their longstanding PRS ties and uncover why they traded traditional tube amps for swappable high-gain Synergy modules.

Take a look at the vintage electrics, delectable Martins, and essential effects that help power the band’s brand of emo rock.

A bona fide blues shredder breaks down his powerful pedalboard and rips some licks on his trusty Chapin T-style axe.

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location Iowa City, Iowa with Los Lonely Boys. In this video Henry Garza and guitar tech Ish Flores talk to Rebecca about the gear they use while out on the road.

No picks needed for this high-octane blues rocker who shows how he keeps it simple with a single-P-90 signature Epiphone and namesake Blackstar head that doubles as a carry on.

PG’s Chris Kies hung out with Ben McLeod, Charles Michael Parks, Jr, and Allan Van Cleave of the All Them Witches at Soundcheck Rehearsal Studios before they ventured on their biggest European tour to date.

One of YouTube’s leading music authorities opens up his well-stocked studio and shares the stories behind some of his most cherished gear.

The pop-fused, garage-pysch rockers show us a bevy of their beat-up guitars, road-tested amps, and boutique-loaded boards.

Enjoy a thoughtful conversation covering solid-state bizarros, custom-built instruments, and shape-shifting digital dynamos that are the main tools polishing their lo-fi, indie-rock adventures.

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL, where she catches up with Dave Matthews' guitar tech Craig Baker who gives a tour of Matthews' current US touring rig.

The angular riff rifleman of The Jesus Lizard and Tomahawk dissects his all-aluminum signature “Chessie” and explains why he prefers being the lone axeman in his bands.

Shawn Hammond is on location checking out Cheap Trick's live rigs.

A bona fide twang-guitar legend shares stories of his time with Clapton and gives an inside look at how he approaches his signature sound.

The consummate thumbpicker demos his two-sided flattop and keeps his father Merle Travis’ memory alive with a collection of instruments made in tribute.

When you’re one of the most recorded guitarists in Nashville, you make sure you can cover all the bases. Watch this in-depth look at the amazing vintage guitars, rare amps, and massive pedalboard that inspires one of Nashville’s first-call session players.

A time-tested formula fuels the hardcore band’s sound.

This modern-day Delta blues star goes deep on low-powered amps, vintage resos, and his open-tuned riffs.

The jazz-rock maverick spills the details on his no-frills, get-it-done setup.

Prog-metal architect Aaron Marshall shows off a pair of dazzling Mayones protoypes before he explains using a small digital footprint for tons of tones.

King Buzzo details his love for aluminum guitars and solid-state amps.

Huge arena-rock guitar tones meet heavy-metal Christmas jams on one of the year’s most successful tours. Go behind the scenes to see how the guitar tandem kick out the holiday jams.

The prog-metal juggernauts discuss how their signature axes cranked through Axe-Fx units create their brutal live tone.

A certified guitar legend invites us into his home studio to tell stories, talk shop, and pick on some amazing gear.

Premier Guitar is on location in Davenport, Iowa, where Jason Shadrick talks with blues wunderkind Joe Robinson. In this segment, Joe discusses his electric and acoustic rigs, and demonstrates his pedalboard.

The DIY rockers take PG on a tour of their live concert tone toys.

Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger display weapons of mass rock from a signature Gibson plugged into a matching Marshall to a Tele running into a couple of tilt-back Fenders.

Enthusiastic, nimble-fingered Dylan Mattheisen dances between technical mathcore and catchy rock with Teles and a trusty DL4.

The Garden State rockers walk us through their vintage-meets-modern setups.

The bluesy psych-rock trio shows off its souped-up import axes, pricier amps, and carefully planned pedal playgrounds.

Jason Shadrick is On Location in Chicago, IL, at the House of Blues where he catches up with Guns N' Roses guitarist Richard Fortus. In this segment, we get to see what Fortus is currently using for guitars, amps, effects, and cabinets during the most recent GN'R US tour in early 2012.

From rocking garages to filling arenas, Dan Auerbach’s gear has always been odd and eccentric. Still keeping it weird, he spotlights axes from a teenage hero, a custom build influenced by an industry master, and a token of his success in the shape of a Holy Grail Gibson.

Guitarists Laura Jane Grace and James Bowman achieve savage-punk tones through old-school loud tube-amps and pedals.

This acoustic alchemist shares the secrets within his multi-dimensional setup that goes well beyond traditional tones.

Chris Kies is On Location in Council Bluffs, IA, where he catches up with Social Distortion's Mike Ness and Jonny Wickersham and they talk to us about their current live rigs and setups.

Bursts, Benders, and Js, oh my! A pioneer of the new Nashville sound and his tone-heavy band spend 90 minutes covering the gobs of new gear that have joined their ranks since 2015.

The original prog-rock guitar hero goes head-first into the 21st century with a tubeless setup that is heavy on digital effects, MIDI switching, and ultimate control.

Premier Guitar is on location in Chicago, Illinois, where Rebecca Dirks meets up with Nicholaus Arson and Vigilante Carlstroem of the Hives. In this segment, the guys discuss their heavily battered go-to axes (and why it doesn?t really matter for garage rock anyways), along with their mix of boutique and vintage amps and effects.

What’s more punk rock than dueling angry P-90s straight into classic Marshalls? Answer: Nothing!

The Texas-metal-boogie masters chat about their minimalistic gear approach—including an amp with one knob—and the benefits of touring with a bassist that builds custom stompboxes.

The rising blues guitar star demos her No. 1 SG with her expanded pedalboard, and goes deep with her workhorse Jaguars, Stogie Blues cigar box, Delaney 512, Taylor acoustic, and Category 5 amps.

Chris Kies is On Location in Chicago, IL, at the Vic Theatre where he catches up with Thin Lizzy guitar tech Coty Allinson who walks us through guitarists Vivian Campbell and Scott Gorham's current touring rigs.

When these pop-doom metalheads couldn’t lasso the tone in their heads Nuñez took the DIY route crafting his own company that now provides a formidable backline and fills their boards.

Rebecca Dirks is on location in Chicago where she catches up with Sigur Ros guitar and bass tech Silli Ragnarsson to discuss guitarist Jonsi Por Birgisson's one-off guitar, bow and accessories, and surprisingly sparse pedalboard, bassist Georg Holm's effects-heavy pedal rig, and the more traditional guitar-board-amp setup of touring guitarist Kjartan Dagur Holm (Georg's brother).

Purveyors of punishing ’90s-style hardcore chisel their heavy sound with down-tuned 7-strings and lighter hues of delay and modulation.

Rebecca Dirks is on location at NBC Studio 6B, GE Building, in New York, New York, where she catches up with Late Night with Jimmy Fallon's the Roots' guitarist "Captain" Kirk Douglas and bassist Mark Kelley.

The guitarist of Mike McCready’s favorite new band uses a straightforward setup that proves a swaggering, punk attitude and greasy rock ’n’ roll isn't just a man’s game.

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Joliet, Illinois, where he catches up with blues guitarist Buddy Guy. His guitar tech Gilbert Garza talks about and shows off Buddy Guy's current equipment and signal chain that's being used on the Living Proof 2011 tour.

The founding guitarist presents how single-coils through a true stereo setup peppered with some extreme effects forge a wide-ranging, Jekyll-and-Hyde approach to tone.

We were lucky enough to spend an afternoon behind the bricks of Roger Waters'' The Wall Live, chatting with techs Tim Myer and Colin Lyon.

The 20-year-old blues phenom shares his straight-ahead approach to burly, blues-rock tones.

PG's Jason Shadrick is at Manifold Recording in North Carolina talking gear with Jimmy Herring.

Visionary John Baizley and former Cirque du Soleil shredder Gina Gleason explain why their evolving style of sprawling heaviness now uses “scalpel-like” Fender single-coils and low-wattage tube combos. Plus, they share how a Philly Fuzz Heretic brought them together.

We were lucky enough to spend an afternoon behind the bricks of Roger Waters'' The Wall Live, chatting with guitarist Dave Kilminster.

Observe Yvette Young apply her formal piano background to musically communicate on a fretboard while expressing how modulation pedals have made her a better bandmate and a more dynamic writer.

PG's Shawn Hammond catches up with slide master Sonny Landreth. In this Rig Rundown segment, Landreth shares his Strat mods and road amps, and demonstrates his favorite pedal combinations.

Dubliner Kryz Reid details additions to his Star Wars family of guitars and why he went from vintage to digital, while Stephan Perkins’ tech explains why a laughable price tag should never disqualify an axe from becoming a main squeeze.

The thrash-metal vets keep it simple yet high-tech on their 2015 tour.

The king of gristle shares the signature gear he uses to unleash waves of unabashed sonic mayhem.

Jordan Wagner is On Location in Davenport, IA, where he catches up with Megadeth's guitarists Dave Mustaine and Chris Broderick. In this segment, both Dave and Chris walk us through their thrash metal setups.

The bluegrass-blazin’, death-metal-rooted whiz uses a few pedals to twist the traditional music of Kentucky towards the psychedelic sounds of San Francisco.

Grunge songstress Clementine Creevy hits us with the barrage of drives she uses for her band's lo-fi garage sound.

With a new Ibanez signature model, a backup axe, and a plug-and-play "fly rig", the rock heroine travels light to create the heavy tones on her solo debut, Controlled Chaos. Article & photos: http://bit.ly/NitaStraussRR  Don't Miss a Rundown: http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENL  Furious, focused, and expansive, the playing of Nita Strauss is the stuff emerging-rock-guitar legends are made of. During soundcheck at Nashville’s Basement East, PG’s John Bohlinger checked in with Strauss, who was on a break from her regular gig with Alice Cooper, touring in support of her debut solo album, Controlled Chaos. Strauss wrote, produced, engineered, and recorded all the guitar and bass parts on the album, which, in testament to her abilities and her fan base, was made via a Kickstarter campaign that exceeded its $20,000 goal by $145,755. As she rips for our cameras, Strauss, the first woman to have an Ibanez signature model—which debuted at Winter NAMM 2018—talks about her JIVA10 and her backup S6570Q, and puts her fly rig, a Boss GT-100, though her core settings. Check out how Strauss shows off the JIVA10’s radical tuning stability at the 15-minute mark! And yes, she is a descendent of the Austrian composer Johann Strauss.  

The Philly-based group explains how they use vintage Fender gear, classic tube amps, and a few homemade pedals to produce their brand of psychedelic folk-rock.

The sultan of sludge illustrates that his first band is a shuttle for sonic exploration launching into orbit on the backs of triple-humbucker guitars, a sierra of Oranges, and two boards the size of Cape Canaveral.

The country picker shows the tools of the trade as an in-demand guitar slinger.

The British blues player’s simple-but-brawny tool kit for tough tones.

The American metal core band spills the details on their three-guitar assault.

A look inside the sanctum of one of contemporary Nashville’s most respected artists, packed with cool guitars and plenty of other epic gear.

Myers talks about his unwavering loyalty to PRS Guitars showing us his current touring collection while Bass discusses his various signature Dean basses and why he's using a solid-state guitar head for distorted bass tones.

One of Americana’s rising stars (and a son of an outlaw legend) goes deep on his vintage Gibson, using a dual-amp setup, and why he eschews most pedals.

Simulated mutilations and fake blood aside, GWAR are gear junkies like the rest of us.

Inspired by the lutherie skills of Brian May and the tonal essence of Eric Johnson, this self-proclaimed “classic folk rocker” shows off her acoustic and electric setups.

Jason Shadrick is On Location at the United Center in Chicago, Illinois, where he catches up with Justin Derrico and Eva Gardner on tour with Pink's The Truth About Love tour. In this segment, Justin and Eva detail their go-to instruments and signal chains.

Observe how the U.K. metalcore warriors utilize digital stomps, profiling amps, and modern pickups to break necks and ignite pits with an old-school aggression.

This alt-metal power trio proves that one focused, low-tuned guitar, pounding drums, and inventively effected bass can sound as huge live as a band rocking multiple guitars and keyboards.

Watch the pioneering British heavy metal band share the stories and secrets behind the gear that’s banged heads for 50 years and sold over 50 million records.

We were lucky enough to spend an afternoon behind the bricks of Roger Waters' The Wall Live, chatting with guitarists Dave Kilminster, G.E. Smith, and Snowy White, along with techs Tim Myer and Colin Lyon.

Take a look at how one of Sweden’s most enigmatic songwriters crafts layers of sonic magic with a handful of open tunings and a pile of pedals.

The thrash-metal legend keeps things simple with signature ESP guitars, and a mix of analog and digital gear.

The progressive metal band’s sultans of shred talk about the gear on their 2019 The Distance Over Time tour, including John Petrucci’s brand-new Music Man Majesty Series signature models and Myung’s potential 2020 signature bass.

PG's Chris Kies is on location in Des Moines, IA, at Wooly's where he catches up with the king of country western troubadours Unknown Hinson. In this segment, the Kang talks about his signature Reverend Guitar, using the Fender Super-Sonic 100 head and matching cabinet, Vox ValveTronix digital effects process, and what's his ideal wumern.

The seminal East Coast punkers prove that some beat-up guitars and undeniable hooks is all you need to tour the world for over three decades.

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at RIBCO Brewing in Rock Island, IL, where he catches up with rockabilly guitar slinger Jim "Reverend Horton" Heath for another Rig Rundown installment.

Aside from melting faces and conquering all music, these younglings don’t take themselves or much else seriously, but one-half of the wise-cracking guitar tandem dishes on his “dope” signature gear from Ibanez and DiMarzio.

The dreamy, psychedelic-folk rocker explains how a salvaged-spruce offset colored with gobs of vibe, chorus, and trem give her freewheeling, Dead-inspired journeys constant movement and flow.

The Florida metal quartet goes ampless.

The self-proclaimed drummer shows off the old Teles and loud signature combos that are the chosen recipe for his brand of bayou blues.

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Moline, IL. at the iWireless Center where he catches up Nickelback Guitar tech Kris Dawson who shows us Chad Kroeger & Ryan Peake's gear and talks about their tour set up.

On the heels of his No. 1 album, Wasteland, Baby!, Irishman Andrew Hozier-Byrne reveals his connection with “alive” hollowbodies—including gas cans—that torch his moody, soulful blend of rock and blues.

The former King Crimson genius details the gear he uses to conjure vintage fuzz tones, animal sounds, and quirky soundscapes.

The sonic sorcerer illustrates how he meticulously builds the wall of textured sounds in the Axe-Fx III and details the creation of his new Electrical Guitar Company signature offset.

Dillinger Escape Plan guitarist Ben Weinman talks in depth about his upcoming signature model and love for Mesa/Boogie amps.

The fingers behind Ozzy’s Bark at the Moon shares the blisteringly loud setup used to power his new band, Red Dragon Cartel.

The Grammy-nominated outfit shows us the Ibanez guitars, Kiesel basses, and Kemper and Ampeg amps that ignite their metalcore sound.

Country music’s leading guitar tandem show us how they mix vintage axes and boutique pedals with high-powered amps and just a little bit of digital magic.

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Milwaukee, WI, where he catches up with guitarist John McLaughlin. In this Rig Rundown video segment, McLaughlin talks to us about using his Godin Freeway and use of effects.

Try to keep your skull glued on while geeking out on the gear—especially amps—the Grammy-winning producer uses to make epic albums with Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains, Deftones, Korn, Rush, Mastodon, and others.

The punk-rock vet likes it both simple and high-tech, with signature Ibanez axes and an Axe-Fx combining to create a consistently brutal sonic punch.

A deep studio dive with one of the most recorded resonator players ever.

Guitarists Mike Ness and Jonny Wickersham show off their tried-and-true rock ’n’ roll machines.

We caught up with these two sons of American rock royalty—and their trove of storied guitars—as they were on their verge of launching their new Allman Betts Band.

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Des Moines, IA, where he catches up with blues guitarist extraordinaire Joe Bonamassa. In this portion, Joe talks and demos his current lineup of amps for the ongoing tour.

One of the U.K.’s most buzzed-about rock bands shares the stories behind their gear that has two settings—loud and louder.

Rock’s biggest “DJ” proves that even though his gear has been unchanged since the early ’90s, he still can rip out fresh ideas with ease and flair.

The Appalachia crew prove that ripping T-styles seasoned with effects-rich pedal steel can still be in vogue in today’s country and Americana music.

The king of modern prog rock unveils his monstrous pedalboard and surprising dual-amp setup.

Get the lowdown on the axes, amps, and effects used by influential alt-rockers Charles Thompson and Joey Santiago.

The moody goth-folk songstress and her 6-string compatriot Evan Patterson detail the off-kilter double-cuts, dual-amp configurations, and reverb-dripping boards that give life to their jangly, ambient washes and doomy, crashing crescendos.

Nashville studio ace shows it’s more about chops than gear.

Observe how the Atlanta-based rockers keep instruments in the family and take a pragmatic approach by hitting the road with everyman gear to morph between their brutal heavy riffs and beautiful, cinematic soundscapes.

Warning for tone purists: The Willy Wonka of guitar glues pickups on a forgotten Squier and jams on a heap of throwaway misfits and boutique stomps to beep, bop, boop to his heart’s content.

PG's Rebecca Dirks is on location at Hollywood, CA, where she catches up with Conan guitarist Jimmy Vivino and bassist Mike Merritt. In this segment, we learn what guitars, amps, basses, and effects pedals both Vivino and Merritt use every night during taping, as well as take a look into Vivino's back room collection of guitars.

Watch how bassist Rodrigo Palma uses a simplistic, time-tested combination of Fender plus Ampeg, while guitarist Arun Bali employs a collection of classic guitars and stacks a hearty amount of fuzz pedals to color their brand of post-pop punk.

Nashville studio ace shows it’s more about chops than gear.

Armed with a deeply intricate pedalboard, some workhorse guitars, and a powerful Supro amp, the Scottish singer/songwriter creates mind-expanding loops with relative ease.

Premier Guitar's Rebecca Dirks is on location at Park West in Chicago, IL, where she catches up with Living Colours' Vernon Reid and Doug Wimbish during their 2013 U.S. tour.

Blues-rock firebrands Tyler Bryant and Graham Whitford rely on loud amps and vintage guitars to get their message to the people.

“Cooder-casters,” boutique amps, classic Gibsons, and a healthy amount of pedals give fire to Isbell’s brand of Southern-bred rock.

The melancholic, reverb-loving songstress talks about the Tele, Fender combos, and bountiful board she uses to fill theaters around the globe.

The band’s platinum pop-rock is fueled with amazingly customized axes, vintage Voxes, and plenty of sonic exploration.