Premier Guitar October 2011   

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Dream Theater: Drama Kings DIGITAL
Dream Theater’s twin shred deities—guitarist John Petrucci and bassist John Myung—discuss the hoopla over founding drummer Mike Portnoy’s departure, their tendon-thrashing hand workouts, and the recording of their latest epic, A Dramatic Turn of Events.

Features
Features 7 Micro Bass Amp Heads for Any Budget WEB EXCLUSIVE
Features GALLERY: L.A. Amp Show 2011 WEB EXCLUSIVE
Features Avant Guitar 101: Alternate Attacks DIGITAL
Features GALLERY: Pro Pedalboards, Volume II WEB EXCLUSIVE
Features B.C. Rich Beginnings DIGITAL
Features Interview: Johnny Hiland – Chicken Pickin’s Champion WEB EXCLUSIVE
Features Builder Profile: Gene Baker and Premier Builders Guild DIGITAL
Features Interview: Umphrey's McGee - Group Therapy WEB EXCLUSIVE
Features Experience PRS 2011: The Performances WEB EXCLUSIVE
Features L.A. Amp Show 2011 Video Demos WEB EXCLUSIVE
Features GALLERY: Experience PRS 2011 WEB EXCLUSIVE
Features Matt Palmer: Classical Nitro DIGITAL
Features GALLERY: Fender Visitor Center WEB EXCLUSIVE
Features Primus: 3-Ring Circus DIGITAL

Reviews
Acoustics
Yamaha A-Series A3M Acoustic Guitar Review DIGITAL
Amps
Blackstar HT-5R Amp Review DIGITAL
DV Mark DV40 212 Amp Review DIGITAL
Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister 18 Amp Review DIGITAL
Bass Gear
Dingwall Guitars Z3 5-String Bass Review DIGITAL
MXR M87 Bass Compressor Pedal Review DIGITAL
Effects
Amptweaker TightMetal Pedal Review DIGITAL
Levana EQ Booster Pedal Review WEB EXCLUSIVE
Line 6 Pod HD Review DIGITAL
Wampler Pedals SLOstortion Pedal Review WEB EXCLUSIVE
Electrics
Collings 290 DC S Electric Guitar Review DIGITAL
G&L Tribute Series ASAT Deluxe Carved Top Electric Guitar Review
Gibson Firebird X Electric Guitar Review WEB EXCLUSIVE
Gretsch G6128T-GH George Harrison Signature Duo Jet Electric Guitar Review DIGITAL
Media Review
Book Review: "Clapton: The Ultimate Illustrated History" By Chris Welch DIGITAL
CD Review: Mastodon - "The Hunter" DIGITAL
CD Review: Red Hot Chili Peppers - "I'm With You" DIGITAL
CD Review: Vince Gill - "Guitar Slinger" DIGITAL
CD Review: Wild Flag - "Wild Flag" DIGITAL
  
Lessons
Digging Deeper: Learning Tunes in Three Dimensions DIGITAL
Kick Out The Jams: One-Chord Monte DIGITAL
Shred Your Enthusiasm: Seafood and Juggling—a Love Story DIGITAL
That Can Be Arranged: Chords That Keep On Giving WEB EXCLUSIVE
Beyond Blues
Beyond Blues: British Blues DIGITAL
Country
Twang 101 – Blue Twang WEB EXCLUSIVE
Deep Blues
Deep Blues: 8-Bar Blues WEB EXCLUSIVE
Rhythm & Grooves
Rhythm & Grooves: Spin the Wheel, Map the Fretboard DIGITAL

Departments
Eye Candy
1966 Mosrite Mark XII DIGITAL
Eye Candy - Modern Builder Vault
Steve Grimes Guitars DIGITAL
Vintage & Upkeep
1996 Epiphone T-Style DIGITAL
Gigging & Recording - On Bass
Working When You're Not Working DIGITAL
And Don’t Miss…
October 2011 Letters DIGITAL
Gigging & Recording - On Track
Al Di Meola on Total Focus DIGITAL
Tech Tips
The Mighty Morley Evo-1 DIGITAL
Vintage & Upkeep - Restoring an Original
Restoring a ’72 Gibson Les Paul Deluxe DIGITAL
Tech Tips
The Red Queen and 5 Steps to a Lutherie Career DIGITAL
And Don’t Miss… - Staff Picks
October 2011 Staff Picks DIGITAL
Tech Tips - Acoustic Soundboard
Amplifying a Solo Acoustic Performance DIGITAL
Vintage & Upkeep - The Low End
5 Surefire Ways to Vintage Bass Tone DIGITAL
Tech Tips - Ask Amp Man
Goosing a Supro Thunderbolt S6420 DIGITAL
Gigging & Recording - The Working Guitarist
10 Accessories You Can't Forget at a Gig WEB EXCLUSIVE
Tech Tips - Esoterica Electrica
Do What You Love (The Money Will Follow) DIGITAL
Gigging & Recording - Tone Tips from the Road
The Live Acoustic Sound DIGITAL
Eye Candy - Gear Search Gallery
1986 Fender Super Champ Deluxe DIGITAL
Vintage & Upkeep - Trash or Treasure
Ampeg Lee Jackson VL502 DIGITAL
Gigging & Recording - Guitar Tracks
Thickening Agents DIGITAL
And Don’t Miss… - Tuning Up
Having Fun Yet? (Seriously—Are You?) DIGITAL
And Don’t Miss… - Last Call
More Instruments = More Gigs DIGITAL
Vintage & Upkeep - Vintage Vault
1950 Fender Broadcaster DIGITAL
Tech Tips - Mod Garage
Exploring Fender's 5-Way Super Switch DIGITAL
Gigging & Recording - Walking the Wires
The Magic of Open Mic Night WEB EXCLUSIVE