Premier Guitar April 2009   

April 2009 April 2009

Trem Wars: The Whammy Arms Race DIGITAL
We take a look at the history of the whammy, from Bigsby to Fender, Floyd Rose and Kahler. A look at the origins of each major type of trem, and what each offers your playing.

Features
5 Resonator Builders You Should Meet DIGITAL
Interview: Marc Rizzo WEB EXCLUSIVE
50 Winters Later: A Tribute to Buddy Holly, Ritchie Valens, and the Big Bopper DIGITAL
Musikmesse in Photos: Part 1 WEB EXCLUSIVE
A Day at Fender U WEB EXCLUSIVE
Musikmesse in Photos: Part 2 WEB EXCLUSIVE
An Interview with Steven Fryette DIGITAL
Premier Clinic: April '09
How To: Pot Your Own Pickups DIGITAL
Talking Guitar: An Interview with Adrian Belew DIGITAL
Interview: Alex Lifeson DIGITAL

Reviews
Accessories
CEntrance AxePort Pro USB Recording Interface Review WEB EXCLUSIVE
Close-Up: Furman P-1800 PF R Power Conditioner / Surge Suppressor DIGITAL
Close-Up: Hearos High Fidelity Series Earplugs DIGITAL
Amps
Backline Engineering Zentone 7 Review DIGITAL
Fishman SoloAmp Review DIGITAL
Orange Tiny Terror Combo Review DIGITAL
TC Electronic RH450/RS210 Bass Rig Review DIGITAL
Archtops
Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin Review DIGITAL
Effects
Boss ME-70 Review WEB EXCLUSIVE
Dunlop MC-404 CAE Wah Pedal Review WEB EXCLUSIVE
HipKitty Oxblood Distortion Review DIGITAL
Radial Engineering Bones Hollywood, Texas & London Review WEB EXCLUSIVE
Electrics
Ernie Ball Music Man 25th Anniversary Guitar Review DIGITAL
EVH Wolfgang Review DIGITAL
Review: Guitar Hero Controller Roundup
Taylor T3/B Review DIGITAL
Media Review
April Book & DVD Reviews DIGITAL
Product Review
Fryer Sound Ltd. Brian May Treble Boosters Review DIGITAL
  
Lessons
Acoustic & Fingerstyle
Basic Brazilian Guitar Rhythm: The Maxixe DIGITAL
Introduction to Artificial Harmonics WEB EXCLUSIVE
Blues
Popping the Bass DIGITAL
Texas Power Rhythm WEB EXCLUSIVE
Jazz
Improvisation and Arranging the Harmonization of Melodies WEB EXCLUSIVE
Reharmonization DIGITAL
Jazz Guitar Hardball
Strollin’ with T-Bone Walker, Part 2 DIGITAL
Lethal Guitar
Sweep Picking 101 WEB EXCLUSIVE
Rock
Etude "Aries Suite No. 3" WEB EXCLUSIVE
Expanding Rhythm I WEB EXCLUSIVE
Soloing Over Odd Time Signatures DIGITAL

Departments
Tech Tips
Breaking in Your Speakers DIGITAL
Gigging & Recording - On Bass
Five Rules of Touring Bass Players DIGITAL
Vintage & Upkeep
Yamaha SG2000 DIGITAL
Gigging & Recording - On Track
Assume the Position DIGITAL
Tech Tips - Acoustic Soundboard
Sprucing Up the Place DIGITAL
And Don’t Miss… - Publishers Statement
Discovering Tone Inspiration DIGITAL
Tech Tips - Ask Amp Man
Negative Feedback, Fender Bassman 10 DIGITAL
Vintage & Upkeep - Restoration of an Original
1966 Martin D12-35 Neck Heel Restore DIGITAL
And Don’t Miss… - Fierce Guitar
What is Shred? DIGITAL
Gigging & Recording - Shifting Gears
Acoustic or Electric? You Don’t Have to Choose DIGITAL
Eye Candy - Gear Search Gallery
Breedlove Mark I and Mark IV DIGITAL
And Don’t Miss… - Signal Chain
Microphonic Pickups: Vintage or Modern Sounds? DIGITAL
Eye Candy - Guitar of the Month
Kathy Wingert Guitars: Harp Guitar DIGITAL
Eye Candy - Sneak Peek
Sneak Peek: Mesa Boogie Mark V DIGITAL
Gigging & Recording - Hey, You Can't Do That
The Endless Quest for Distortion WEB EXCLUSIVE
Tech Tips - Stomp School
Pedal Q & A, Part Three DIGITAL
And Don’t Miss… - Last Call
Witnessing Evolution DIGITAL
Vintage & Upkeep - The Low End
Top 10 Tips on Vintage Bass Maintenance DIGITAL
Tech Tips - Mod Garage
The Anatomy of the Stratocaster 5-way Switch, Part III DIGITAL
Tech Tips - Tone Tips from the Road
Speakers: The Ultimate “Amp Mod” DIGITAL
Eye Candy - Modern Builder Vault
Roger Morillo Custom Bass DIGITAL
Vintage & Upkeep - Vintage Vault
1959 Gibson Super 400 CES DIGITAL