PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Audio-Technica booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their newest guitar-specific mic -- the AT2005USB Cardioid Dynamic USB/XLR.

NAMM '12 Carr Amps The Bloke Demo

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM '12 Earthquaker Devices Rainbow Machine, Organizer, and Tone Job Demos

Thu, 09 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Carr Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of The Bloke.

Video Lesson - Acoustic Blues - Delta

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Check out Mike Cramer play Delta Acoustic Blues in his February 2012 lesson column "Style Sessions: Acoustic Blues" for Premier Guitar. You can read the full lesson online, with free notation, here - http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Style_Guide_Acoustic_Blu....

Video Lesson - Acoustic Blues - Piedmont

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

Check out Mike Cramer play Boogie-Woogie Acoustic Blues in his February 2012 lesson column "Style Sessions: Acoustic Blues" for Premier Guitar. You can read the full lesson online, with free notation, here - http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Style_Guide_Acoustic_Blu....

Video Lesson - Acoustic Blues - Boogie Woogie

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM '12 - BC Rich Mockingbird SL Deluxe, Mockingbird 10 Supreme, Matt Tuck Signature V

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show visiting the BC Rich Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their newest models for 2012 -- The Mockingbird SL Deluxe, Mockingbird 10 Supreme, Bich Double-neck, Matt Tuck Signature V, Pro X Series models.

NAMM '12 - DV Mark DV 403 CPC, Triple 6, and DV7 Distorsore Demos

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the DV Mark Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their newest guitar amplifiers and pedals, including the DV 403 CPC amp, the Triple 6 amp, the DV7 Distorsore Distortion effects pedal, the DV7 Booster, DV Fuzzer, DV Mini Boost, and the DV Mini Drive.

NAMM '12 - Fender Machete Amplifier Demo

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Fender booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Fender's new Corona, CA-made tube amplifier for guitar -- the Machete.

NAMM '12 - Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 5 Demo & TubeMeister Combos

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Hughes & Kettner booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest amp -- the TubeMeister 5.

NAMM '12 Jet City Amplification

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Jet City Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of The JCA20HV, JCA22HW Wedge, and the Earhart 50

Gretsch Custom Shop Tour

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is on location in Corona, California where she interviews Stephen Stern about the Gretsch custom shop and takes a look at some of the custom guitars that he and his crew have built.

NAMM '12 Diezel Amplification- Hagen Amp Demo

Wed, 08 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Diezel booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of the Hagen amp.

NAMM '12 - Diamond Pedals Cornerstone Overdrive & Quantum Leap Delay/Flanger Demos

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Diamond Pedals booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of Diamond's two newest guitar effects pedals -- the Cornerstone Overdrive and Quantum Leap Delay/Flanger.

NAMM '12 - Pigtronix Fat Drive & Infinity Looper Demos

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Anaheim, CA, at the 2012 NAMM Show visiting the Pigtronix booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of Pigtronix's newest guitar effects pedals -- the Fat Drive and the Infinity Looper.

NAMM '12 - LR Baggs M80 Acoustic Pickup Demo

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Anaheim, CA, at the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the LR Baggs booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of LR Baggs' new acoustic guitar pickup -- the M80.

NAMM '12 - Reverend Guitars Sensei RA, Pete Anderson Eastsider S Demos, 15th Anniversary Flatroc

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show visiting the Reverend Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of the Sensei RA (which features Reverend's newest pickups -- the Rail Hammers) and the Pete Anderson Signature Eastsider S.

NAMM '12 - Schecter Guitars Blackjack SLS Collection & Hellraiser

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Schecter Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Schecters two new collection of guitars -- the Blackjack SLS and the Hellraiser Extreme.

NAMM '12 - SKB Cases Waterproof Guitar Cases

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the SKB Cases booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about the new SKB Waterproof Cases for various electric guitars/basses and acoustic models.

NAMM '12 - Warwick Artist Series: Robert Trujillo, Steve Bailey, Jack Bruce, Alien Acoustic 6-string

Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Warwick booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their newest bass guitars -- Artist Series models from Robert Trujillo, Steve Bailey and Jack Bruce; Signature Series models from Jimmy Earl and Jack Bruce Survivor Fretless, Streamer Stage 1 Pro Series, Alien Acoustic 6-string, and the 30th Anniversary Streamer.

NAMM '12 - Parker Guitars MaxxFly PB12 Bass & MaxxFly 7-String

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Parker Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear more about Parker's newest models -- MaxxFly PB12 Bass & MaxxFly 7-String.

NAMM '12 - Gibson Acoustic J-200 Ray Whitley Special, Golden Age SJ-200, 50th Anniversary Dove N

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Gibson Acoustic USA booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn about Gibson's newest acoustic models -- the J-200 Ray Whitley Special, Golden Age SJ-200, 50th Anniversary Dove N, and the Sheryl Crow Signature Southern Jumbo Special Edition prototype.

NAMM '12 - Jaguar Amplification Briton Prototype Demo

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Jaguar Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest guitar amplifier -- the Briton prototype.

NAMM '12 - Fuchs Audio Casino Series Blackjack 21 Mk II & Bruiser Bass Amp Demos

Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, at the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Fuchs Audio Technology booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of Fuchs' newest guitar and bass amplifiers -- the Casino Series Blackjack 21 MK II guitar amp and the Bruiser Bass Amp.

NAMM '12 - Fender Johnny Marr Signature Jaguar Demo

Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Fender booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their new Johnny Marr Signature Jaguar.

NAMM '12 - Two-Rock Amplification Matt Schofield Signature Amp Demo

Sat, 04 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits Two-Rock Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Two-Rock's newest amp -- Matt Schofield Signature Amp.

NAMM '12 - Bugera Amps TRIREC Infinium Amp Demo

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Bugera Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest tube amplifier -- TRIREC Infinium.

NAMM '12 - Breedlove Guitars Custom Shop Master Class Revival Series

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Breedlove Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn about Breedlove's newest collection of acoustic guitars -- Custom Shop Master Class Revival Series Models & Voice Series Models.

NAMM '12 - Loar LO-216 Acoustic, Recording King RD-310, RD-316 & RNJ-26 Acoustics

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, where she visits the Music Link's booth to get the latest on acoustic guitars from The Loar and the Recording King brands. In this segment, we get to see and learn about the Loar's LO-216 and the Recording King's RD-310, RD-316 & RNJ-26.

NAMM '12 - Cort Guitars Sunset I Demo

Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location at the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Cort Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest guitar -- the Sunset I.

Video Review - Way Huge Red Llama Overdrive MkII

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of the Jim Dunlop Way Huge Red Llama Overdrive MkII stompbox for guitar. It is a complementary video review to an already existing print review featured as a February 2012 Web Exclusive, which can be read in its entirety, for free, here -- http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Way_Huge_Red_Llama_Overd....

Video Review - Lollar Guitars El Rayo Humbuckers

Thu, 02 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of Lollar Guitars' El Rayo Humbuckers. This video review is a complementary part to an already existing print review featured in PG's March 2012 print issue, which can be read online, in its entirety for free, here -- .

NAMM '12 Godin Session Plus, Session Custom, Left Handed Session, and Shifter Classic Bass

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, at the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Godin booth. In this segment, we get to see Godin's Session Plus, Session Custom, Left Handed Session, Shifter Classic Bass, and Mahogany Set Neck

NAMM '12 Engl Amps Retro Tube 100 Demo

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Engl Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of the Retro Tube 100

NAMM '12 - Taylor Guitars SolidBody T3 Vintage Alnico Humbuckers Demo

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, at the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Taylor Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Taylor's new T3 pickups -- the Vintage Alnico Humbuckers.

NAMM '12 - Knaggs Guitars Kipawa Acoustic

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Knaggs Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their newest acoustic model -- the Kipawa.

NAMM '12 - Ibanez 25th Anniversary RG, S, and Steve Vai JEM/EVO, M8M Meshuggah 8-String

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Ibanez booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their newest guitar products -- 25th Anniversary RG & S Models, 25th Anniversary Steve Vai JEM/EVO, M8M Meshuggah 8-String, and RG 8-String models.

NAMM '12 - T-Rex Effects Hobo Drive Demo

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the T-Rex Effects booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of T-Rex's newest guitar effects pedal -- the Hobo Drive overdrive stompbox.

NAMM '12 - Jack Deville Electronics Deuce Coupe Overdrive Demo, Click-Less Audio Control System

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Jack Deville Electronics booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear Jack Deville Electronics latest guitar-related products -- the Deuce Coupe Overdrive, Click-Less Audio Control System, and Click-Less 3-Button Auxiliary Switch.

NAMM '12 - Red Witch Pedals Synthotron Demo

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Red Witch Pedals booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Red Witch's newest analog guitar pedal -- the Synthotron.

NAMM '12 - Ernie Ball Music Man Cobalt Strings, JP12, and Luke III Demos

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Ernie Ball Music Man booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of several new guitar offerings, including EBMM's Cobalt strings, John Petrucci JP12 Signature Model, and Steve Lukather's Luke III Signature Model.

NAMM '12 - Eminence Speakers Eric Johnson EJ1250 Signature Speaker Demo

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Eminence Speakers booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest speaker -- the Eric Johnson EJ1250 Signature model.

NAMM '12 - Fender Mustang Floor Demo

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Fender booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Fender's newest guitar-related product -- the Mustang Floor Multi-Effects and Amp Modeling unit.

NAMM'12 - Simon & Patrick and Seagull Natural Elements Acoustics

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, at the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Godin booth. In this segment, we get to see the Natural Elements guitars in the Simon & Patrick and Seagull lines.

NAMM '12 Moog Lap Steel and Custom Guitar Demos

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

http://www.premierguitar.com PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Moog booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Moog's Lap Steel and Custom guitars.

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NAMM '12 - Matchless Amplifiers Hot Box 3 Demo

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Matchless Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Matchless' newest product -- the Hot Box 3 preamp pedal.

NAMM '12 - Tone King Amplifiers Falcon Demo

Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Tone King Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Tone King's newest guitar amp -- the Falcon combo.

Rig Rundown - Brian Setzer

Mon, 30 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Columbia, MO, where he catches up with Brian Setzer's tech Tyler Sweet who shows us all of Brian's Gretsch guitars, his Roland Chorus Echo RE-301, and Fender Bassman amps.

NAMM '12 - Vox DelayLab Demo

Sun, 29 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Vox Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of the DelayLab delay pedal for guitar.

NAMM '12 - Budda Amplification Verbmaster & Baby Budda Demos

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show videos where he visits the Budda Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their two newest amps -- the Verbmaster & Baby Budda.

NAMM '12 TC Electronic Nathan East on TonePrints for Bass

Sat, 28 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the TC Electronic booth. In this segment, Rich talks to Nathan East about his love of TC's Bass TonePrints.

NAMM '12 - Solid Cables GT Series Premium Cables

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Solid Cables booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their new GT Series Premium Cables.

NAMM '12 - Blackstar Amplification HT-Metal Pedal & HT Club 50 Head Demos

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Blackstar Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their two newest products -- HT-Metal Pedal & HT Club 50 amplifier head.

NAMM '12 Godin Multiac Ambiance and MultiOud

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, at the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Godin booth. In this segment, we get to see Godin's Ambiance and Oud.

NAMM '12 - Godin 5th Ave Jazz, 5th Ave Uptown

Fri, 27 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, at the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Godin booth. In this segment, we get to see Godin's 5th Ave Jazz and 5th Ave Uptown

NAMM '12 - Washburn Guitars FLB26SCE Acoustic Bender Demo

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Washburn Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Washburn's newest acoustic guitar -- the FLB26SCE Acoustic Bender.

NAMM '12 - Fender Kurt Cobain Signature Mustang Demo

Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Fender booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of the Fender's Kurt Cobain Signature Mustang guitar.

NAMM '12 - Fano Guitars Stratosphear Demo

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Fano Guitars booth (Premier Builders Guild). In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Fano Guitars newest model -- the Stratosphear.

NAMM '12 - Bad Cat Amplification Bobcat 100 Demo

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Bad Cat Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Bad Cat's Bobcat 100 combo.

Rig Rundown - Wilco's Nels Cline

Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in West Des Moines, IA, where she catches up with Wilco lead guitarist Nels Cline who walks us through his entire rig including Fender Jazzmasters, Schroeder Amps, and an expansive pedalboard.

NAMM '12 - Z. Vex Effects J Mascis Double Rock, Sonar, Loop Gate Demos

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, at the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Z. Vex Effects booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of the J Mascis Double Rock, Sonar, Loop Gate, and Sonar.

NAMM '12 - Electro-Harmonix Analogizer & Deluxe Memory Man 550-TT Demos

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Electro-Harmonix booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their newest guitar effects pedals -- the Analogizer and the Deluxe Memory Man 550-TT.

NAMM '12 - 65 Amps Ventura Demo

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the 65Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest amp--the Ventura.

NAMM '12 - Carvin Allan Holdsworth Signature HH2 & Steve Vai Legacy 3 Amp Demos

Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where he visits the Carvin booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of the Allan Holdsworth Signature HH2 & Steve Vai Legacy III amp.

NAMM '12 - Gibson Moderne, Les Paul Jr B Bender, Jeff Tweedy SG, Derek Trucks SG, LP Studio Shred

Sun, 22 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Gibson booth. In this segment, we get to see SG Jr, 50th Anniversary Jeff Tweedy SG, Derek Trucks Artist SG, SG Diablo, Les Paul Studio Shred, Zakk Wylde Vertigo, Ace Frehley Budokan Les Paul, Moderne, Les Paul Jr B Bender.

NAMM '12 - Fender Select Series HSS Stratocaster and Koa Top Tele Demos

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, at the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Fender booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear Fender's Select Series HHS Stratocaster and Koa Top Tele

NAMM '12 - Digitech iStomp and Stomp Shop Demo

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, at the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the DigiTech booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear DigiTech's new iStomp offerings.

NAMM '12 - 3rd Power Amplification Dream Solo Series Demos

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2012 NAMM Show where we get to check out a video demo of 3rd Power Amplification's new series of amps -- the Dream Solo Series.

NAMM '12 - Dunlop Joe Bonamassa Wah, MXR M77 Modified Overdrive, and Eric Johnson Fuzz Face Demos

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, at the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Dunlop booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear Dunlop's Joe Bonomassa Wah, M77 Modified Overdrive, and Erich Johnson Fuzz Face

NAMM '12 - Way Huge Red Llama Demo

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, at the 2012 NAMM Show where she visits the Dunlop booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear the Red Llama

Thu, 08 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Editor in Chief Shawn Hammond takes Uli Teuffel's unconventional creations for a test drive.

Rickenbacker Guitars Factory Tour

Wed, 07 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Santa Ana, California, where he visits the Rickenbacker Guitars factory and headquarters. In this segment, Rickenbacker's CEO/Chairman John Hall walks us through the process of building a Model 330 guitar and Model 4003 bass at their US Factory.

Tour: Rickenbacker Guitars Vintage Instrument Archive

Tue, 06 Dec 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Rig Rundown - Steely Dan's Walter Becker

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Milwaukee, WI, where he catches up with Steely Dan's guitarist Walter Becker. In this Rig Rundown video, we get to see what guitars, amplifiers, and effects pedals he used during the band's Shuffle Diplomacy 2011 US tour.

Rig Rundown - Steely Dan's Jon Herington

Wed, 30 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Milwaukee, WI, where he catches up with Steely Dan guitarist Jon Herington, who shows us through his current arsenal of touring equipment including the guitars, amplifiers, and effects he played through the Shuffle Diplomacy US tour in 2011.

Video Review - Ampeg GVT15H Guitar Amplifier

Tue, 29 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of the Ampeg GVT15H guitar amplifier that was a December 2011 Web Exclusive review, which can be read online in its entirety, for free -- .

Rig Rundown - The Aristocrats' Bryan Beller

Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Chicago, IL, where she catches up with The Aristocrats' bassist Bryan Beller who walks us through his current live rig that includes two Mike Lull basses, Gallien-Krueger amps, and various stompboxes from Suhr, DigiTech, Electro-Harmonix, Boss, MXR, and Dunlop.

Rig Rundown - The Aristocrats' Guthrie Govan

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Chicago, IL, where she catches up with The Aristocats' guitarist Guthrie Govan who walks us through his entire live rig on the band's US summer tour, which includes his Suhr signature guitar, Suhr amplifier and cab, and a pretty extensive pedalboard with stompboxes from TC Electronic, Providence, Dunlop, and Ernie Ball.

Video Lesson - The Rumble Seat: A Fretless Bass Manifesto by Juan Alderete

Mon, 21 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG columnist Juan Alderete (The Mars Volta, Racer-X, Big Sir) talks about the basics and philosophy of approaching the fretless bass in his December 2011 print magazine column, which can be read in its entirety online and for free here.

Video Review - Mesa/Boogie Royal Atlantic RA-100

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Video Review - Charvel Desolation Skatecaster SK-1 ST Electric Guitar

Thu, 17 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of the Charvel Desloation Skatecaster SK-1 ST electric guitar that was featured as a November 2011 Web Exclusive review, and can be read online, in its entirety -- http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Nov/Charvel_Desolation_Skate....

Video Review - Egnater Amplification Tweaker 88

Mon, 14 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of the Egnater Amplification Tweaker 88 guitar amplifier that is featured in the print magazine December 2011 issue, which can be read online, in its entirety for free -- http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Egnater_Tweaker_88_Amp_R....

Video Review - Traynor Amps YBA300 Bass Amp & TC810 Bass Cab

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of the Traynor YBA300 Bass Amps and the TC810 Bass Cab that is featured in Premier Guitar's December 2011 print issue, which can also be read online, in its entirety for free - http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Traynor_YBA300_Bass_Ampl....

LA Amp Show '11 - Red Witch Analog Pedals Seven Sisters

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Red Witch Analog Pedals room. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about the new pint-sized line of stompboxes being shipped by Red Witch called the Seven Sisters, which include Delay, Fuzz, Compressor, Overdrive, Distortion, Tremolo, and Boost.

LA Amp Show '11 - Tungsten Amplification Creme Brulee Demo

Fri, 11 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, where he visits the Tungsten Amplification room. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest guitar amp -- the Creme Brulee.

Video Review - ESP Guitars James Hetfield Snakebyte Guitar

Thu, 10 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of ESP Guitars James Hetfield Snakebyte Guitar that is featured in the December 2011 issue of Premier Guitar, which also can be read online here - .

LA Amp Show '11 - Sandberg Guitars California Series ST-S 6 Demo

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Sandberg Guitars room. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest guitar -- the California Series ST-S 6.

LA Amp Show '11 - Red Plate Amps Kirk Fletcher Signature Amp & Chuck D'Aloia Signature Amp Demos

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, at the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Red Plate Amplifiers room. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their two newest amplifiers -- the Kirk Fletcher Signature Amplifier demoed by Pete Anderson and the Chuck D'Aloia Signature Amp demoed by Chuck D'Aloia.

LA Amp Show '11 - Tomaszewicz Amplifiers TZZ-17 Overdrive Demo

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Tomaszewicz Amplifiers room. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of the TZZ-17 Overdrive.

LA Amp Show '11 - Satellite Amplifiers Moonshine Prototype Demo and Amplifireplace

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Satellite Amps room. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest guitar amp -- the Moonshine Prototype.

LA Amp Show '11 - Morgan Amps GOAT 40 Demoed by Josh Smith & AC20 Deluxe Demoed by Kirk Fletcher

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Morgan Amps room. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of Morgan's newest amps -- the GOAT 40 demoed by guitarist Josh Smith and the AC20 Deluxe demoed by guitarist Kirk Fletcher.

LA Amp Show '11 - Margasa Amplifiers Baby Deadlock and Lady Deadlock Demos

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Margasa Amplifiers room. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their two newest amplifiers -- the Baby Deadlock and the Lady Deadlock.

LA Amp Show '11 - Kozm Guitars SB-3, AW-6, MT-4, and BB-3 Demo

Wed, 09 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, at the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the KOZM Guitars. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their newest guitar models -- SB-3, AW-6, MT-4, and BB-3.

LA Amp Show '11 - Six String Effects Sea Breeze Modulation, Cobbles Tone & Blue Stone Boosts Demos

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Six String Effects room. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their newest guitar effects pedals -- the Cobbles Tone Boost, Blue Stone Boost, and the Sea Breeze Modulation pedal.

LA Amp Show '11 - Surreal Amplification Atomica 100 & C.M. 100 Demos

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Surreal Amplification room. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos for Surreal's two newest amplifier heads -- the Atomica 100 and the C.M. 100.

LA Amp Show '11 - Sweetwood Guitars Sweet T Demo

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, at the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Sweetwood Guitars room. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of the Sweet T guitar.

LA Amp Show '11 - Retro Channel RR1 Guitar Amplifier, The Fuzz, and Trouble Booster Demos

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Retro Channel room. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of the RR1 Amplifier and the Fuzz and the Trouble Booster pedals.

Rig Rundown - Mr. Big's Paul Gilbert

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Chicago, IL, at the House of Blues where he catches up with Mr. Big's guitarist Paul Gilbert (also a Premier Guitar columnist) who walks us through his live rig containing his signature Ibanez guitars, Marshall amps and an expansive pedalboard.

Rig Rundown - Mr. Big's Billy Sheehan

Tue, 08 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Chicago, IL, at the House of Blues where he catches up with Mr. Big's bassist Billy Sheehan who walks us through his current live touring rig and setup including his Yamaha signature bass and his arsenal of Hartke bass amps and cabs.

LA Amp Show '11 - LSL Instruments Badbone T-Style & Red Jones Amplifiers Demos

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the LSL Instruments and Red Jones Amplifiers room. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of the LSL Instruments Badbone T-Style guitar with dual humbuckers and a Red Jones Amplifier 1x12 combo.

LA Amp Show '11 - Glaswerks Amplifiers Super Overdrive II & Zangaro Demos

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Glaswerks Amplifiers room. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their two newest amps -- the Super Overdrive II and the Zingaro.

LA Amp Show '11 - Crimsontone Amplifiers Vermillion Demo

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Crimsontone Amplification room. In this segment, we get to see and a demo of their newest amplifier -- the Vermillion.

LA Amp Show '11 - Suhr Badger 35 & Rasmus Guitars Guthrie Govan Signature Model Demos

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Suhr Guitars and Rasmus room. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their newest amplifier and guitar -- the Badger 35 head and the Rasmus Guthrie Govan Signature Model.

LA Amp Show '11 - Metropoulos Amplification Metro-Friedman Amplifier Demo

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, at the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Metropoulos Amplification room. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of the Metro-Friedman amplifier, which is a collaboration between amp builders Dave Friedman and George Metropoulos.

LA Amp Show '11 - Mooresound Amplification 1013 Demo

Sat, 05 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Mooresound room. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Mooresound's 1013 amplifier.

LA Amp Show '11 - Bill Asher Guitars Marc Ford Signature Model Demoed by Marc Ford

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Bill Asher Guitars room. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo the Marc Ford Signature model by guitarist and namesake Marc Ford.

LA Amp Show '11 - Evil Robot Amplifier, Kasha Reverb, Chime Chorus, Overdrive Demoed by Phil X

Fri, 04 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys at the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Fretted Americana/Evil Robot/Kasha room. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of the Evil Robot Amplifier, Kasha Reverb, Chime Chorus, Overdrive Demoed by Phil X.

Rig Rundown - Steel Panther's Satchel

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Chicago were we catch up with Steel Panther's lead guitarist Satchel.

LA Amp Show '11 - Luxxtone Guitars El Machete, Chopper Series, Friedman Amplification Cab Demos

Tue, 01 Nov 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Luxxtone Guitars and Friedman Amplification room. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of Luxxtone Guitars El Machete model, Chopper Series, Friedman Amplifiers Naked, Dirty Shirley, and Speaker Cabinets.

Rig Rundown - Dream Theater's John Myung

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Rosemont, IL at the Dream Theater show. Here we catch up with Dream Theater tech John Zocco to see the bass rig of John Myung. Don't miss our John Petrucci Rig Rundown here: http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20111025/1678/Rig_Rundown_Dream_Theaters_John_Petrucci.aspx

Rig Rundown - Dream Theater's John Petrucci

Tue, 25 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Rosemont, IL at the Dream Theater show. Here we catch up with Dream Theater tech Maddi to see the guitar rig of John Petrucci. Don't miss our John Myung Rig Rundown here: http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20111025/1677/Rig_Rundown_Dream_Theaters_John_Myung.aspx

Video Review - Jacques Effects Black Mamba Fuzz

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of the Jacques Effects Black Mamba Fuzz effects pedal, which is featured in Premier Guitar's November 2011 issue, and can be read online, in its entirety, for free --http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Nov/Jacques_Stompboxes_Black....

Video Review - Rockbox Electronics Baby Blues Overdrive

Mon, 24 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of the Rockbox Baby Blues Overdrive.

LA Amp Show '11 - Voodoo Amps Texas Heat Combo Demo

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Voodoo Amps room. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo Voodoo's newest amplifier -- the 10-watt Texas Heat 1x12 combo.

LA Amp Show '11 - Egnater Amplification Vengeance & Armageddon Demos

Sat, 22 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Egnater Amplification room and gets to see and hear demos of their two newest amps -- the Vengeance and Armageddon.

LA Amp Show '11 - Electroplex Amplifiers Rocket 100-B Bass/Guitar Amp Demo

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Electroplex Amplifiers room. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Electroplex's newest amplifier -- the Rocket 100-B bass and guitar amplifier.

LA Amp Show '11 - BC Audio No. 9 and No. 10 Amplifier Demos

Fri, 21 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the BC Audio room. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of BC Audio's two newest creations -- the No. 9 and No. 10 Amplifiers.

Video Review - Z. Vex Effects Instant Lo-Fi Junky

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of the Z. Vex Effects Instant Lo-Fi Junky guitar effects pedal, which is featured in Premier Guitar's 2011 November print magazine, and can be read online, in its entirety for free - Z. Vex Instant Lo-Fi Junky Pedal Review.

Video Review - Empress Effects Compressor Pedal

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of the Empress Effects Compressor pedal, which is featured in Premier Guitar's November 2011 issue, and can be read online for free in its entirety -- http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Nov/Empress_Effects_Compress....

LA Amp Show '11 - JB Guitars Supertone SD and Supertone XXL Demos

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the JB Guitars room and gets to see and hear demos of the Supertone SD & Supertone XXL electric guitars.

LA Amp Show '11 - Kauer Guitars Daylighter Express Demo

Thu, 20 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Kauer Guitar room. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Kauer Guitars' Daylighter Express model.

Video Review - Levana Mellow-D Delay

Wed, 19 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of the Levana Effects Mellow-D Digital Delay, which is featured in PremierGuitar's November 2011 issue that can be read online, in its entirety for free -- http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Nov/Levana_Mellow_D_Pedal_Re....

Video Review - Fuchs Plush FX Jersey Thunder Bass Boost/EQ

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of the Fuchs Audio Technology Plush FX Jersey Thunder Bass Boost/EQ pedal, which is featured in the 2011 November issue of Premier Guitar, and can be read online in its entirety for free -- http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Nov/Fuchs_Plush_FX_Jersey_Th....

Video Review - Ibanez TS9B Bass Tube Screamer

Mon, 17 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of the Ibanez TS9B Bass Tube Screamer, which is reviewed in PremierGuitar's November 2011 print magazine and can be read online for free in its entirety, here -- http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Nov/Ibanez_TS9B_Bass_Tube_Sc....

Video Review - Orange Dark Terror

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of the Orange Dark Terror amplifier. You can read Jordan's full print review for free in its entirety online -- http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Nov/Orange_Dark_Terror_Amp_Review.aspx.

Video Review - Gibson Les Paul Junior DC Bass

Fri, 14 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of the Gibson Les Paul Junior DC Bass, which is featured in the November issue of Premier Guitar and can be read online in its entirety for free -- http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Nov/Gibson_Les_Paul_Junior_D....

LA Amp Show '11 Echopark Guitars

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Echopark Guitars room. In this segment we get a look at the Downtowner, Triphonic, and Triphonic Rose guitars.

LA Amp Show '11 Cardinal Instruments Magpie, Zenith, and West

Thu, 13 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Cardinal Instruments room. In this segment we get a look at the Magpie, Zenith, and West guitars.

LA Amp Show '11 - Goodsell Amplifiers Black Series Super 17 & Dominatrix 18 Demoed by Phil X

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Goodsell Amplifiers room. In this segment, guitarist Phil X demos Goodsell's Black Series Super 17 and Dominatrix 18 models.

LA Amp Show '11 - Immix Eleven Amplifiers HT-30 & HT-15S Demos

Wed, 12 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Immix Eleven Amplifiers room. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of the company's newest amp models -- the HT-30 combo and the HT-15S head.

Rig Rundown - Maroon 5's James Valentine

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Des Moines, IA, where he catches up with Maroon 5's guitarist James Valentine. In this video Valentine talks to Chris about the gear they use while out on the road on the 2011 Summer Tour with Train.

LA Amp Show '11 - Carp Amps MoonFish 42 Demoed by Steve Trovato

Tue, 11 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Carp Amplifiers room and gets to see and hear a demo of their newest amp, the MoonFish 42.

LA Amp Show '11 - Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II Demoed by Dweezil Zappa

Sat, 08 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, California, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the Fractal Audio room to see and hear Dweezil Zappa demo several new settings and models on the Axe-Fx II.

LA Amp Show '11 - 65 Amps Producer Prototype Demo

Fri, 07 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2011 LA Amp Show where he visits the 65 Amps room to see and hear a demo of their newest amp prototype -- the Producer.

Fender Eric Clapton EC Vibro-Champ, EC Tremolux, and EC Twinolux Amp Demos

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the Fender Visitor Center for an exclusive first look at Fender's first ever signature amp line. Listen to the EC Vibro-Champ, EC Tremolux, and EC Twinolux in our demo.

All three amps are handmade in the United States (watch our video of one being made inside the factory), with interesting mods under the hood specified by Clapton himself. These include a ’50s-era output tube bias tremolo circuit (which produces a more throbbing pulse than later Fender tremolo circuits) and a switchable power attenuator that reduces speaker output (and can disable one speaker in EC Twinolux for even lower output).

Vibro-Champ MSRP $1,399 (MAP $999)
Tremolux MSRP $2,799.99 (MAP $1,999)
Twinolux MSRP $4,199.99 (MAP $2,999)

Factory Tour: How to Build a Fender Handwired Amp

Wed, 05 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is on location in Corona, California at the Fender Amps Factory. In this video we get to follow a Fender Eric Clapton Amp from start to finish. Watch our video demo of all three Eric Clapton signature amps here.

Rig Rundown - Umphrey's McGee

Tue, 04 Oct 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location Des Moines where he catches up with Umphrey's McGee. In this video Brendan Bayliss, Jake Cinninger, and Ryan Stasik talk to Jason about the gear they use while out on the road.

Experience PRS '11 - Paul Reed Smith Interview

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Stevensville, Maryland, for Experience PRS '11 where he sits down and talks with company founder and CEO Paul Reed Smith.

Experience PRS '11 - Artist Interview with Opeth's Mikael Akerfeldt & Fredrik Akesson

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Stevensville, Maryland, for Experience PRS 2011 where he interviews Opeth's Mikael Åkerfeldt & Fredrik Åkesson about their new album Heritage, developing and using PRS SE Signature models, and other gear they're currently using on the Heritage World Tour.

Experience PRS '11 - Al Di Meola Band Performance Pt. 2

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location in Stevensville, Maryland, for Experience PRS 2011 where they capture a performance of the Al Di Meola Band.

Experience PRS '11 - Robert Lee Coleman and Davy Knowles "Somebody Loves Me"

Wed, 28 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PremierGuitar is On Location in Stevensville, Maryland, for Experience PRS 2011 where they capture this performance of Robert Lee Coleman and Davy Knowles play "Somebody Loves Me."

Experience PRS '11 - Ricky Skaggs & Cody Kilby "You Can't Shake Jesus"

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PremierGuitar is On Location at Stevensville, Maryland, for Experience PRS 2011 where Ricky Skaggs and Cody Kilby perform "You Can't Shake Jesus."

Experience PRS '11 - Davy Knowles & David Grissom "Tear Down the Walls"

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PremierGuitar is On Location in Stevensville, Maryland, for Experience PRS 2011 where they capture Davy Knowles and David Grissom performing "Tear Down the Walls."

Experience PRS '11 - David Grissom & Davy Knowles "What Passes For Love"

Tue, 27 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PremierGuitar is On Location in Stevensville, Maryland, for Experience PRS 2011 and capture guitarists David Grissom & Davy Knowles performing the Storyville song "What Passes For Love."

Experience PRS '11 - SE Angelus Acoustic Demo

Mon, 26 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Stevensville, Maryland, for Experience PRS 2011 where he gets to see and hear a demo of PRS' newest line of acoustic guitars -- the SE Angelus.

Experience PRS '11 - SE Amplifier Line: 20, 30, & 50 Demos

Sun, 25 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Stevensville, Maryland, at Experience PRS 2011 where we get to see and hear a demo of PRS' newest product -- the SE Amplifier line, including amplifiers SE 20, SE 30, and SE 50 models.

Experience PRS '11 - Al Di Meola Band Performance Pt. 1

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location in Stevensville, Maryland, for Experience PRS 2011 where they capture a performance of the Al Di Meola Band.

Experience PRS '11 - Cody Kilby & Ricky Skaggs Performance

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PremierGuitar is On Location in Stevensville, Maryland, for Experience PRS 2011 where they capture this performance of Cody Kilby and Ricky Skaggs.

Experience PRS '11 - Cody Kilby "The Iron Road"

Sat, 24 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PremierGuitar is On Location in Stevensville, Maryland, for Experience PRS 2011 where they catch a performance with bluegrass artist Cody Kilby playing his song "The Iron Road."

Experience PRS '11 - Paul Reed Smith Band w/ Davy Knowles "Fiyo on the Bayou"

Fri, 23 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location at Stevensville, MD, where they capture a video of Paul Reed Smith Band and Davy Knowles perform a cover of the Neville Brothers' "Fiyo on the Bayou."

Fender Visitor Center Tour

Wed, 21 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

http://www.premierguitar.com PG's Rebecca Dirks is on location in Corona, California with Fender CEO Larry Thomas. In this video Larry Thomas takes Rebecca on a tour of the new Fender Visitor Center and explains the pride and dedication that goes into the crafting of Fender's guitars. See more great videos at http://www.premierguitar.com/video

Video Review Gretsch G6128 T-GH George Harrison Signature Duo Jet

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

http://www.premierguitar.com PG's Shawn Hammond walks through his latest review of the Gretsch G6128 T-GH George Harrison Signature Duo Jet

Rig Rundown Los Lonely Boys' Henry Garza

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Rig Rundown Los Lonely Boys' Jojo Garza

Tue, 13 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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

Video Review - Amptweaker Pedals TightMetal Distortion

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner reviews the Amptweaker Pedals TightMetal Distortion stompbox in the October 2011 print issue of Premier Guitar. The full print review can be read online here --

Video Review - Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 18

Mon, 12 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner reviews the Hughes & Kettner TubeMeister 18 head in the October 2011 print issue. You can read the entire written review online, here --

Video Review - Cort Arona 5 Electric Bass

Wed, 07 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner reviews the Cort Arona 5 Electric Bass, which was built in conjunction with Sandberg Guitars and Basses. The full written review is a September 2011 Web Exclusive and can be read in its entirety online here -

Rig Rundown - Eric Johnson

Tue, 06 Sep 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the Pabst Theatre in Milwaukee, Wisconsin with guitarist Eric Johnson.

Ritter Instruments Shop Tour

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is in Deidesheim, Germany where Jens Ritter gives him a tour of his winery that he's converted into a workshop where he makes some of the best bass guitars in the world.

Nik Huber Guitars Shop Tour

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is in Rodgau, Germany where Nik Huber gives him a tour of his workshop where he makes some of the best guitars in the world.

Rig Rundown - The Mars Volta's Omar Rodriguez-Lopez

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Chicago with guitarist Omar Rodrigues-Lopez and check out his live rig

Rig Rundown - The Mars Volta's Juan Alderete

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Chicago with bass guitarist Juan Alderete, who talks to Chris about his bass guitars and demonstrates some of his favorite pedals.

Video Review - Line 6 James Tyler Variax JTV-59

Tue, 30 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks through his latest review of the Line 6 James Tyler Variax JTV-59 guitar. The full written review is a September 2011 Web Exclusive review and can be found online here -http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Sep/Line_6_JTV_59_Variax_Ele...

Video Bloopers - Reel # 2

Mon, 29 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

All right, Premier Guitar YouTube fans—you've enjoyed our gear and artist videos for years now. It's time we offered you a glance at the material left on the cutting room floor, so to speak. Here we give you our Video Bloopers reel # 2. Enjoy!

Guitar Shop Tour: Montreal's Boutique Tone

Tue, 23 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks visits the Boutique Tone shop where Jeremy Stern gives her a tour of the store and all of the guitar wares you can find there.

Video Review - Ibanez RG920QM Electric Guitar

Mon, 22 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of the Ibanez RG920QM Electric Guitar, which was a web exclusive review featured in August 2011 and can be read online here - http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/Ibanez_RG920QM_Premium_E....

Montreal Guitar Show '11 Kaki King "Goby"

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PremierGuitar is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where they capture Kaki King performing "Goby" during the Montreal Jazz Festival.

Video Review - Vigier Guitars G.V. Wood

Thu, 18 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of the Vigier Guitars G.V. Wood featured in the September issue of Premier Guitar magazine. Also, you can read the full review online here -http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Sep/Vigier_Guitars_G_V_Wood_....

Video Review - Crimsontone Amps SE mini

Wed, 17 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of the Crimsontone Amps SE mini. The full print review can be found in the September issue of Premier Guitar or online here - http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Sep/Crimsontone_SE_Mini_Amp_....

Rig Rundown - Def Leppard's Phil Collen

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location backstage at a Def Leppard show to catch up with guitarist Phil Collen and check out his live rig. Phil details his many Jackson PC1 guitars, and later demonstrates how he uses the Floyd Rose and Sustainer pickup.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 Gander Guitars

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is on Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the Gander Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Ray Gander's guitars and the creative and technical process used to make them.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 Teuffel Guitars

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is on Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where she visits the Teuffel Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Ulrich Teuffel's guitars and the creative and technical process used to make them.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 XXL Guitars

Tue, 16 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is on Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the XXL Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Marc Lupien's guitars and the creative and technical process used to make them.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 BM Guitars

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the BM Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about BM Guitars' works.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 Henman Guitars

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is on Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where she visits the Henman Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about the Mod, Rocka, and Rolla guitars.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 Spalt

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is on Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where she visits the Spalt Instruments booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Michael Spalt's guitars and the creative and technical process used to make them.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 Koll Guitars

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is on Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where she visits the Koll Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Saul Koll's guitars and the creative and technical process used to make them.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 Nik Huber Guitars

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is on Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where she visits the Nik Huber Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about the Blue Whale and the creative and technical process used to make it.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 Dingwall Guitars

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is on Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where she visits the Dingwall Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Sheldon Dingwalls's guitars and the creative and technical process used to make them.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 Lutherie Quatre-Temps

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is on Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the Lutherie Quatre-Temps Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Francois Beausejour's guitars and the creative and technical process used to make them.

Video Review - Peavey Void 4-String Bass

Fri, 12 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest Video Review of the Peavey Void 4-String Bass.

Summer NAMM '11 - Benado Effects Multi Effects Pedal Board Demo

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Benado Effects booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Benado's Multi Effects Pedal Board which includes Compressor, Distortion, Overdrive, Delay, and Reverb units housed in one ready-to-go package.

Rig Rundown - Lynyrd Skynyrd's Gary Rossington, Rickey Medlocke & Mark "Sparky" Matejka

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks caught up with guitar techs Louis Williams and Chris Rugulo who give us a look at Lynyrd Skynyrd's Gary Rossington, Rickey Medlocke, and Mark "Sparky" Matejka's gear for their Rebels and Bandoleros tour.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 Fibenare

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the Fibenare Guitar booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Fibenare Guitars' Erotic, Rahan, and Classic models.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 Dudley Custom Guitars

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the Dudley Custom Guitar booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about the Paint Splatters, Snow Flakes, and Butterflies guitars.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 Branch Guitars

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is on Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where she visits the Branch Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Branch's 33 1/3 guitar.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 Alexander James Guitars

Wed, 10 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the Alexander James Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about the Xylon Curly Maple, Xylon African Blackwood, Ursa Macassas Ebony, and Teraux Fretless Bass models.

Summer NAMM '11 - 3rd Power Amplification HybridMASTER with British Dream Demo

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the 3rd Power Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of the new patent-pending HybridMASTER circuitry built within 3rd Power's British Dream guitar amplifier.

Summer NAMM '11 - The Juliet Collective Memory Bliss Delay, This Kingdom by the Sea Fuzz Demos

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM where he visits the Juliet Collective Effects and Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos from their latest products -- Memory Bliss Delay, This Kingdom by the Sea Fuzz, Circadia Auto Wah, and Crashoverride Fuzz.

Summer NAMM '11 - Warrior Guitars Isabella '59 Demo

Tue, 09 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Warrior Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their Isabella '59 solidbody electric guitar model.

Summer NAMM '11 - Martin Guitars Ukuleles, OMM John Renbourn, 000-15SM, DC-15ME

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Martin Guitars booth. in this segment, we get to see and hear about their newest models--Ukuleles, OMM John Renbourn, 000-15SM, and the DC-15ME.

Summer NAMM '11 - Gitane Guitars DG-560 Nylon String Demo

Mon, 08 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Gitane Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of the Gitane Guitars DG-560 Nylon String acoustic gypsy-jazz guitar.

Summer NAMM '11 - ModTone Effects Mini-Mod Series Demos

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the ModTone Effects booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of ModTones new series of guitar effects -- the Mini-Mod Series (including delay, chorus, flanger, fuzzer, overdrive, and distortion).

Summer NAMM '11 - Flaxwood Guitars Voima HSH Demo

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in the Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Flaxwood Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a video demo of the Flaxwood Voima HSH model.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - Jens Ritter Instruments

Fri, 05 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is on Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where she visits the Jens Ritter booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about the Benson Tribute, Cora, and Bone.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 Ruokangas Guitars

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is on Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where she visits the Ruokangas Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about the Unicorn, Mojo, Hellcat, and Steam Bass.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 Potvin Guitars

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is on Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where she visits the Potvin Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about the Super Bee, Killer Bee, and Swing Bee.

Summer NAMM '11 - Santa Cruz 35th Anniversary Limited Edition Demo

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Santa Cruz Guitars booth to capture a video demo of the 35th Anniversary Limited Edition.

Summer NAMM '11 - Mahalo Amplification Katy 66 & DR20 Demos w/ Delaney Guitars Jagata

Thu, 04 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM where he visits the Mahalo Amplification booth to get a video demo of their Katy 66 and DR20 while using the Delaney Guitars Jagata model.

Summer NAMM '11 Dean Markley Carl Verheyen Balanced Bridge Helix HD Strings Demo

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Dean Markley booth. In this segment, he learns about the Carl Verheyen Balanced Bridge Helix HD Strings.

Summer NAMM '11 Levana EQ Booster and Mellow D Demos

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the Levana booth. In this segment, she gets a demonstration of the EQ Booster and the Mellow D.

Summer NAMM '11 Waterstone Music Trilby Guitar Demo

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Waterstone Music booth. In this segment, he learns about Waterstone's new Trilby guitar.

Summer NAMM '11 - SR Technology Jam 100 Acoustic Amplifier Demo

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Godin/SR Technology booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of the SR Technology Jam 100 Acoustic Amplifier.

Summer NAMM '11 - Amptweaker TightRock Distortion Demo

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the Summer NAMM 2011 show where she visits the Amptweaker booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest stompbox -- the TightRock Distortion which has the SideTrack effects loop feature.

Summer NAMM '11 - Lakland Basses Skyline Series 4451 Demo

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Lakland Basses and Pickups booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Lakland's new series of basses -- the Skyline Series (4451, 55AJ, and 44AJ models).

Summer NAMM '11 Crossrock Guitar Cases

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Crossrock booth. In this segment, he learns about Crossrock's various guitar cases.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 PMC Guitars

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the PMC Guitars booth. In this segment, we learn about the Byblos.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 King Blossom Guitars - Riffguy's Guitar

Wed, 03 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the King Blossom Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Riffguy's guitar.

Summer NAMM '11 - Alvarez Guitars Artist Series Demo

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the Summer NAMM 2011 Show where he visits the Alvarez booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their new Artist Series.

Summer NAMM '11 - SKB Cases FootNote Amplified Pedalboard Demo

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the SKB Cases booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest pedalboard product -- the Footnote Amplified Pedalboard.

Summer NAMM '11 - Cole Clark Guitars Brent Mason & Randy Kohrs Performance Pt. 2

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the Summer NAMM 2011 show where they visit the Cole Clark Guitars booth to capture a performance segment of guitarists Brent Mason and Randy Kohrs.

Summer NAMM '11 Bite Me Electric Guitars Handbuilt "Super Strat"-Style Demo

Tue, 02 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Bite Me Electric Guitars booth. In this segment, he gets a demonstration of their handbuilt "super strat" style electric guitar.

Rig Rundown - Thin Lizzy's Vivian Campbell & Scott Gorham

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's 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.

Summer NAMM '11 - Bad Cat Amplification Cougar 50 and Cougar 5 Demos

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Bad Cat Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their two newest amplifiers -- the Cougar 50 and Cougar 5.

Summer NAMM '11 - Bedell Art Discovery, Encore, Performance Series' & Breedlove Parlor Prototype

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the Bedell Guitars / Breedlove Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their newest products -- Bedell Guitars Art Discovery Series, Encore Series, Performance Series & Breedlove Parlor Prototype.

Summer NAMM '11 Bootleg Guitars Dawg Bass Demo

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Bootleg Guitars booth. In this segment, he gets a demo of the new Dawg Bass.

Summer NAMM '11 Crystal Frets Demo

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Crystal Frets booth.

Summer NAMM '11 Cupit Music Travel Guitar Demo

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Cupit Music booth. In this segment, he gets a demo of the Travel Guitar.

Summer NAMM '11 - Ambrosonic Guitars DSP-45 Analog, DSP Preamp & Surround-Sound Mini Amp Demos

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Ambrosonic Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to hear and see demos of their newest products--the DSP-45 Analog, the DSP Preamp & Surround-Sound Mini Amps.

Summer NAMM '11 - VHT Amps Special 12/20 Demo

Sun, 31 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the VHT Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of the VHT Amps Special 12/20.

Summer NAMM '11 - Ego-Rizer Stage Lighting Equipment

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Locationa in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the Ego-Rizer booth. In this segment, we get to check out and learn more about Ego-Rizer Stage Lighting and Pro Sound setups.

Summer NAMM '11 - Little Walter Tube Amps SB5 Demo

Sat, 30 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Little Walter Tube Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Little Walter Tube Amps' SB5 amplifier.

Summer NAMM '11 Walden Guitars Concorda Stage CS640CE and Supernatura G1012EQSH

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Walden Guitars booth. In this segment, he gets a demonstration of Walden's Concorda Stage CS640CE and Supernatura G1012EQSH.

Summer NAMM '11 Reverend Guitars Manta Ray 390 2011 Limited Edition Demo

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Reverend Guitars booth. In this segment, Rich gets a little info on the Manta Ray 390 2011 Limited Edition guitar.

Summer NAMM '11 DigiTech Whammy DT and iPB-10 Programmable Pedalboard Demos

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the DigiTech booth. In this segment, he gets a demonstration of DigiTech's Whammy DT and iPB-10 Programmable Pedalboard.

Summer NAMM '11 Nik Huber Guitars Rietbergen Semi Hollow Prototype Demo

Fri, 29 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Nik Huber Guitars booth. In this segment, he gets a demo of the Rietbergen Semi Hollow Prototype.

Summer NAMM '11 - Wechter Guitars Roundneck Cutaway Resonator Demo

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM show where she visits the Wechter Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of the Wechter Guitars Roundneck Cutaway Resonator guitar.

Summer NAMM '11 - Rainsong Guitars Studio Series WS Demo

Thu, 28 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM show where he visits the Rainsong Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of the Rainsong Guitars Studio Series WS model.

Summer NAMM '11 Ansir Guitars Demo

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Ansir booth. In this segment, he gets a demonstration of The Ansir bass and guitar.

Summer NAMM '11 - Burly Custom Guitars Demo with Lou Pallo

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Nashville, TN, where he visits the Burly Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of a Burly Custom Guitar by guitarist Lou Pallo (Les Paul).

Summer NAMM '11 Eastman Guitars E20P and E10P Demos

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

http://www.premierguitar.com PG's Andy Ellis is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Eastman Guitars booth. In this segment, he gets a demonstration of E20P and E10P guitars. For more Summer NAMM videos or to view Premier Guitar's COMPLETELY FREE digital edition magazine, be sure to visit http://www.premierguitar.com

Summer NAMM '11 Gallien Krueger MB800 Demo

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

http://www.premierguitar.com PG's Rich Osweiler is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Gallien-Krueger booth. In this segment, he gets a demonstration of MB800 Ultralight amp head. For more Summer NAMM videos or to view Premier Guitar's COMPLETELY FREE digital edition magazine, be sure to visit http://www.premierguitar.com

Summer NAMM '11 - ValveTrain Amplification Bennington Reverb Demo

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, at the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the ValveTrain Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of the ValveTrain Amplification Bennington Reverb.

Summer NAMM '11 Beard Guitars Odyssey A Demo

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Andy Ellis is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Beard Guitars booth. In this segment, he gets a demonstration of the Odyssey A.

Summer NAMM '11 EarthQuaker Devices Speaker Cranker, Bit Commander, and Dispatch Master Demos

Wed, 27 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Andy Ellis is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Ansir booth. In this segment, he gets a demonstration of Speaker Cranker, Bit Commander, and the Dispatch Master.

Summer NAMM '11 - Vox Amplifiers AC15C2 Twin Demo

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Vox Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest combo--the AC15C2 Twin.

Summer NAMM '11 - Seymour Duncan Zephyr Pickup Demo with Schneider Turquoise Guitar

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Schneider Guitars booth. In this segment, Shawn gets a demonstration of the Seymour Duncan Zephyr pickups that are on the Schneider Turquoise model.

Summer NAMM '11 - AXL Guitars 1216 Badwater Junior & Loar Guitars LH-309 Archtop Demos

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the AXL Guitars/Loar booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their newest products--the AXL Guitars 1216 Badwater Junior and the Loar Guitars LH-309 Archtop.

Summer NAMM '11 Samick Torino TR30 and TR33 Demos

Tue, 26 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is on location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Samick booth. In this segment, he gets a demonstration of Greg Bennett's Torino TR30 and TR33.

Summer NAMM '11 - Electro-Harmonix Ravish Sitar Demo

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at the 2011 Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, TN, where he visits the Electro-Harmonix booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest guitar stompbox -- the Ravish Sitar pedal.

Summer NAMM '11 - HeliArc Guitars Drop Tail Bomber Demo

Mon, 25 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the HeliArc Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo from the aluminum-bodied HeliArc Guitars Drop Tail Bomber model.

Summer NAMM '11 Teuffel Guitars Tesla Prodigy Demo

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Teuffel Guitars booth where he gets a demo of the new Tesla Prodigy Demo.

Summer NAMM '11 - Source Audio Soundblox Pro Bass Envelope Filter and Hot Hand Wireless

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Source Audio booth. In this segment, Will Cady shows us the company's latest pedal: the Soundblox Pro Bass Envelope Filter.

Summer NAMM '11 - Larrivee Guitars Bakersfield Demo

Sun, 24 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show, where he visits the Larrivée Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear Larrivée's new Bakersfield solidbody guitar.

Summer NAMM '11 - Traynor QuarterHorse Microamp

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Traynor booth. In this segment, we get to see their newest amp- The QuarterHorse.

Summer NAMM '11 PreSonus AudioBox VSL Demo

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the PreSonus booth. In this segment, we get to see them demonstrate the AudioBox VSL.

Summer NAMM '11 - ArtGuitars

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the ArtGuitars booth. In this segment, artist Doug Vokes shows Shawn some of his unique artwork.

Summer NAMM '11 - Cole Clark Guitars Brent Mason & Randy Kohrs Performance Pt. 1

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where they visit the Cole Clark Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a performance by guitarists Brent Mason and Randy Khors using Cole Clark Guitars Talisman acoustic and lap steel models.

Summer NAMM '11 - BA Ferguson Guitars

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the BA Ferguson Guitars booth. In this segment, "Boots" Arreola shows Joe some of his unique artwork.

Summer NAMM '11 - Fishman Loudbox Artist Amplifier Demo

Fri, 22 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the Fishman booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of the Fishman Loudbox Artist Amplifier.

Summer NAMM '11 - Morpheus FX Bomber Polyphonic Pitch Shifter Demo

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the Morpheus FX booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Morpheus FX's Bomber Polyphonic Pitch Shifter Demo.

Summer NAMM '11 - Voodoo Lab Pedal Power Digital Demo

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the Voodoo Lab booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn about Voodoo Lab's Pedal Power Digital power supply.

Summer NAMM '11 - Mario Martin Guitars T-Style & Serpentine Demos

Thu, 21 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2011 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Mario Martin Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their newest models--the T-Style and Serpentine.

Montreal Guitar Show '11- Sandberg Guitars Bullet Special 5-String,"Photoshopped" California TM Bass

Sun, 17 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where she visits the Sandberg Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their newest models -- Bullet Special 5-string bass, California TT 5-string bass, and the "Photoshopped" California TM bass that was made by combining 4 different basses into one.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - EverTune Guitar Bridges

Sat, 16 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the EverTune booth. In this segment, we see and learn more about EverTune's custom bridges.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - Jean-Yves Alquier Guitars Gnossienne Electro-Acoustic

Fri, 15 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where she visits the Jean-Yves Alquier Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Jean-Yves Alquier building philosophy and his handmade Electro-Acoustic Custom guitar.

Video Review - Fernandes V-Hawk Deluxe

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest video review of the Fernandes V-Hawk Deluxe solidbody guitar. The full print review can be found in the August 2011 print issue of Premier Guitar or here -

Video Review - Metal Pedals Hard Core XXX Distortion

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest video review of the Metal Pedals Hard Core XXX Distortion stompbox. The full review is available in the August 2011 print issue and online here -

Video Review - Gibson Les Paul Studio Baritone

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest video review of the Gibson Les Paul Studio Baritone. The full print review can be found in the August 2011 issue of Premier Guitar or online here -

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - Pagelli Guitars Interchangeable Top Guitar

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the Pagelli's Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Claudio Pagelli's newest unique guitar and the creative and technical process used to make it.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 Prohaszka Guitars Mickey Mouse

Thu, 14 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

http://www.premierguitar.com PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the Prohaszka Guitar booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Balazs Prohaszka's Mickey Mouse and the creative and technical process used to make it. For more Montreal Guitar Show videos or to view Premier Guitar's COMPLETELY FREE digital edition magazine, be sure to visit http://www.premierguitar.com

Montreal Guitar Show '11 Godin Guitars Acoustic Multiac, 5th Ave Uptown, and 5th Ave Jazz

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where she visits the Godin Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Robert Godin's Guitars' Acoustic Multiac, 5th Ave Uptown, and 5th Ave Jazz.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - Widman Custom Electronics Gigmaster, Set Neck, and Electric Banjo

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where she visits the Widman Custom Electronics booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Widman's Gigmaster, Set Neck, and Electric Banjo.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - GIM Music & Instruments 10-String Acoustic

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the GIM Music & Instruments booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about GIM's Guitars' and the creative and technical process used to make them.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 Michael Dunn Guitars Cubism Reoux

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where she visits the Michael Dunn Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Michael Dunn's Guitars and the creative and technical process used to make them.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - DMT Guitars Double Cutaway Thin-line Archtop

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the DMT Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about DMT's Guitars and the creative and technical process used to make them.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 DGN Guitars

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where she visits the DGN Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about DGN's Guitars and the creative and technical process used to make them.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - William "Grit" Laskin Blue Trumpet and Blueprint For Curves

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the William Laskin booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about "Grit" Laskin's Guitars and the creative and technical process used to make them.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - Jean Lamarche Guitars Sprint & Marathon Models

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the the Jean Lamarche Guitar booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Jean Lamarche Guitars' Sprint and Marathon models.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - Eric Bibb "New Home"

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PremierGuitar is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where they capture Eric Bibb performing "New Home" during the Montreal Jazz Festival.

Rig Rundown - Keith Urban Pt. 1: Guitars

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Jason Shadrick is On Location at the Mark in Moline, Ilinois. Guitar tech Chris Miller shows Jason a few of the guitars that Keith Urban uses on the Get Closer World Tour. Be sure to check out part 2 where Chris shows Jason around Keith Urban's ever changing array of amps and effects!

Rig Rundown - Keith Urban, Pt. 2: Amps and Effects

Tue, 12 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Jason Shadrick is On Location at the Mark in Moline, Ilinois. Guitar tech Chris Miller shows Jason a few of the amps and effects that Keith Urban uses on the Get Closer World Tour. Be sure to check out part 1 where Chris shows Jason around Keith Urban's ever changing array of guitars!

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - California Guitar Trio "Prelude Circulation"

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where they capture California Guitar Trio performing "Prelude Circulation."

Rig Rundown - Stanley Clarke

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the Northern Lights Theater in Milwaukee, WI, where she catches up with bass legend Stanley Clarke for a Rig Rundown segment that has Stanley showing off his Alembic basses, Ampeg amps, and various effects and stompboxes he is currently using on tour.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - Marc Saumier Guitars Awasos Acoustic Bass, Steel-String Acoustic, Archtop

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the Marc Saumier Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Saumier's Awasos Acoustic Bass, Steel-String Acoustic, and Archtop models.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - Eric Bibb "Pockets"

Mon, 11 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PremierGuitar was On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar show where they captured Eric Bibb performing "Pockets" at the Montreal Jazz Festival.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - Hahn Guitars 229 Demo

Sun, 10 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where she visits the Hahn Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Hahn's new 229, Strat-style guitar.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - Manzer Guitars Pikasso Archtop

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Show where he visits the Manzer Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Manzer's Pikasso Archtop.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - California Guitar Trio "Chacarera"

Sat, 09 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where they capture California Guitar Trio performing "Chacarera."

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - Ken Parker Archtops Stella Archtop

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the Ken Parker Archtop booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn about Ken Parker's Stella Archtop model.

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - Jake Shimabukuro "Blue Roses Falling"

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where they capture Jake Shimabukuro performing "Blue Roses Falling."

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - California Guitar Trio "Melrose Avenue"

Fri, 08 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PremierGuitar is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where they capture California Guitar Trio performing "Melrose Avenue."

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - Jake Shimabukuro "Dragon"

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where they capture a performance of Jake Shimabukuro playing "Dragon."

Montreal Guitar Show '11 - Ribbecke Guitars Private Label Halfling 16" Archtop

Thu, 07 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rich Osweiler is On Location at the 2011 Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the Tom Ribbecke Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Ribbecke's Private Label Halfling 16" Archtop and a 15" Archtop.

Rig Rundown - Grace Potter and the Nocturnals

Fri, 01 Jul 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Video Review - Black Cat Pedals Mini Trem

Thu, 30 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest video review of Black Cat Pedal's Mini Trem tremolo stompbox. You can read the text Web Exclusive review here -

Rig Rundown - Disturbed's Dan Donegan

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks caught up with guitar tech Trevor Cole who gives us a look at Disturbed's Dan Donegan's array of guitars and lets us in on how Dan has everything set up for their tour.

Video Review - Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar and Jaguar Special Short Scale Basses

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest video review of the Squier Vintage Modified Jaguar and Jaguar Special Short Scale Bass Reviews. These basses were a July Web Exclusive review and the full print reviews can be read here - http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jul/Squier_Vintage_Modified_...

Video Review - Fender 60th Anniversary Telecaster

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest video review of the Fender 60th Anniversary Telecaster. This review was a July 2011 Web Exclusive article and can be read in its entirety here - http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20110627/1486/Video_Review_Fender_60th_Anniversary_Telecaster.aspx.

Track Breakdown Dan Donegan on "Warrior" & "Animal"

Mon, 27 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the US Cellular Center in Cedar Rapids, IA, where he catches up with Dan Donegan. In this segment, Dan Donegan does a Track Breakdown on two of Disturbed's latest tracks "Warrior" and "Animal"

NY Amp Show '11 - Pigtronix Keymaster and Class A Boost Demos

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

http://www.premierguitar.com PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NY Amp Show where he visits the Pigtronix room. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their newest products--The Keymaster pedal and the Class A Boost pedal. For more NY Amp Show video demos or to view Premier Guitar's COMPLETELY FREE digital edition magazine, be sure to visit http://www.premierguitar.com

NY Amp Show 2011 - Markbass TTE 500 Randy Jackson Head, Alain Caron Signature 121 Combo Lite Demos

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

http://www.premierguitar.com PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NY Amp Show where he visits the Markbass Amplifier room. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their newest products--TTE 500 Randy Jackson Signature head, Alain Caron Signature 121 Combo Lite, and a Bass Tube Marker distortion pedal. For more NY Amp Show video demos or to view Premier Guitar's COMPLETELY FREE digital edition magazine, be sure to visit http://www.premierguitar.com

NY Amp Show '11 - TomasZewicZ Amps TZZ-17H Overdrive Demo

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NY Amp Show, where he visits the TomasZewicZ Amps room. In this segment, we see and hear a demo of the TZZ-17H Overdrive

NY Amp Show '11 Two Notes Torpedo PI 101 Demo

Fri, 24 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NY Amp Show, where he visits the Two Notes room. In this segment, we see and hear a demo of Two Notes Torpedo PI-101.

NY Amp Show '11 - East Amplification Theater 30 Demo

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NY Amp Show, where he visits the EAST Amplification room. In this segment, we see and hear a demo of EAST Amplification's newest amp, the Theater 30.

NY Amp Show '11 - Peter Malinoski Art Guitars Toro & Rodeo Demos

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NY Amp Show where he visits the Peter Malinoski Art Guitars room. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their newest guitars -- the Toro and Rodeo models.

NY Amp Show '11 - Navarro Guitars Stage Pro Demo

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NY Amp Show where he visits the Navarro Guitars room. In this video segment, we get to hear and see a demo of the Stage Pro guitar.

NY Amp Show '11 - Sandberg Basses Umbo Bass Demo

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NY Amp Show where he visits the Sandberg Guitars room. In this video segment, we get to hear and see a demo of the Umbo Bass.

NY Amp Show '11 - Kauer Guitars Daylighter JR Demo

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NY Amp Show where he visits the Kauer Guitar room. In this segment, we get to see and hear a video demo of Kauer's Daylighter JR Guitar.

NY Amp Show '11 - Tonic Amps Torpedo Reverb Combo Demo

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NY Amp Show where he visits the Tonic Amplifiers room. In this video segment, we get to hear and see a demo of the Tonic's Torpedo Reverb Combo.

NY Amp Show '11 - Booya Amplifier Services Custom Amp Demos

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NY Amp Show where he visits the Booya Amplifiers room. In this video segment, we get to hear and see demos of the Booya's custom, one-off handbuilt guitar amplifiers.

Rig Rundown - Buddy Guy

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Godin Guitars Factory Tour - Electrics

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Robert Godin gives Premier Guitar a tour of the Electric Guitar Factory in Richmond, Quebec

Godin Guitars Factory Tour - Acoustics

Tue, 21 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Robert Godin gives us a tour of his acoustic guitar factory in Princeville, Quebec.

NY Amp Show '11 - Soloway Guitars Loon Demo

Mon, 20 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NY Amp Show where he visits the Soloway Guitar room. In this segment, we get to see and hear a video demo of Soloway's Loon Guitar.

NY Amp Show '11 - Anacon Tech Zagray! 2x10 Combo Demo

Sat, 18 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NY Amp Show where he visits the Anacon Technology room. In this segment, we get to see and hear a video demo or Anacon Tech's newest amp -- the Zagray! 2x10 combo.

NY Amp Show '11 - Freekish Blues Chubb! Up Octave Fuzz, M22 Rock Crusher, & Alpha Drive Demos

Fri, 17 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NY Amp Show where he visits the Freekish Blues Pedals room. In this segment, we get to see and hear video demos of three of their newest pedals -- the Davey Knowles Signature Chubb! Up Octave Fuzz, M22 Rock Crusher Overdrive, and the Thaddeus Hogarth Signature Alpha Drive.

Video Review - Wampler Pedals Leviathan Fuzz

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest video review of the Wampler Pedals Leviathan Fuzz stompbox, which is featured in Premier Guitar's July 2011 print magazine, and online at http://www.premierguitar.com/jul2011

Video Review - Bogner Amplification Brixton

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest video review on the Bogner Amplification Brixton head, which was featured on Premier Guitar's website as a June 2011 Web Exclusive review. The print review can be read in its entirety at http://www.premierguitar.com/jun2011.

Video Review - Bogner Amplification Panama

Wed, 15 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest video review of the Bogner Amplification Panama head, which was featured in Premier Guitar's Web Exclusive content in June 2011 -- read the full review here -- http://www.premierguitar.com/jun2011

Video Review - Hardwire HT-6 Tuner

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick walks us through his latest video review of the Hardwire HT-6 Tuner pedal featured in the July 2011 issue of Premier Guitar magazine

Video Review - Strymon Lex Rotary Pedal

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest video review of the Strymon Lex Rotary effects pedal featured as a June 2011 Web Exclusive review

Video Review - Bogner Amplification Barcelona 1x12 Combo

Tue, 14 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest Video Review of the Bogner Amplification Barcelona 1x12 combo that is featured in the July 2011 print issue of Premier Guitar magazine and also at http://www.premierguitar.com/jul2011.

NY Amp Show '11 - Celestion 12" Lynchback & 10" Gold Speaker Demos

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NY Amp Show where he visits the Celestion room. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of a Trainwreck head formerly owned by Billy Gibbons, as well as a new Avatar handwired 18-watt head, both through a Lynchback-loaded 2x12. We also hear a new Komet Songwriter 30 head—which is based on Ken Fischer's last Trainwreck design—through a cab with two 10" Celestion Golds.

NY Amp Show '11 - 3 Monkeys Amps Virgil & Grease Monkey GM II Demos

Mon, 13 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NY Amp Show where he visits the 3 Monkeys Amps room. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of 3 Monkeys' newest amps -- the Virgil and Grease Monkey GM II.

NY Amp Show '11 - Fractal Audio Axe-Fx II Preamp / FX Processor Demo

Fri, 10 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NY Amp Show where he visits the Fractal Audio / Atomic Amps booth. In this segment, we get see and hear a video demo of Fractal Audio's newest product -- the Axe-Fx II Preamp / FX Processor.

Rig Rundown - Victor Wooten & Regi Wooten

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the Northern Lights Theater at Potawatomi Bingo Casino in Milwaukee, WI, where she catches up with bassist Victor Wooten and his brother Regi Wooten (guitarist) to find out what they are currently using for guitars, amps, and effects during their tour with the Stanley Clarke Band.

NY Amp Show '11 - Red Iron Amps Bronx Demo

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NY Amp Show where he visits the Red Iron Amps room. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Red Iron's newest amp, the Bronx.

Premier Guitar Video Bloopers Reel 1

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

All right, Premier Guitar fans—you've enjoyed our gear and artist videos for years now. It's time we offered you a glance at the material left on the cutting room floor, so to speak. Here we give you our first Video Bloopers reel. Enjoy!

Rig Rundown - Billy F. Gibbons - ZZ Top

Tue, 07 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Rebecca Dirks is On Location with Elwood Francis, guitar tech for Billy F. Gibbons to check out Billy's live rig. See the Gretsches and Les Pauls, check out the detailed settings on Billy's Marshal JMP-1s, and learn what strings, picks, and slides Reverend Willy G. uses night after night.

Track Breakdown - Warren Haynes "Man in Motion" & "A Friend to You"

Wed, 01 Jun 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Chicago, IL, at Park West where he catches up with guitarist Warren Haynes and talks with him about his new album 'Man in Motion,' the gear he uses on the record, and some of the licks and riffs featured in some of the songs. In this video segment, Haynes conducts Track Breakdowns for his songs "Man in Motion" and "A Friend to You."

Schecter Setup Shop and Custom Shop Tour

Wed, 25 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

Joe Coffey is On Location at the Schecter Guitar Research setup shop and custom shop. See how Schecter import guitars get set up, and what kind of things Schecter does in their USA Custom Shop. Also, check out the company's home offices.

Video Review - VHT Special 6 Ultra

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review in the June 2011 issue of Premier Guitar -- the VHT Special 6 Ultra.

Video Review - Satellite Amps Mudshark

Thu, 12 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review featured in the June 2011 issue of Premier Guitar -- the Satellite Amps Mudshark.

Musikmesse '11 - Yamaha Guitars A1 Series & A3 Series Acoustic Guitar Demos

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, at the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the Yamaha Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of several of their newest acoustic models from their A1 & A3 Series.

Rig Rundown - Luther Dickinson

Wed, 11 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the Roxy in Hollywood, CA, where he catches up with North Mississippi Allstars and Black Crowes guitarist Luther Dickinson. In this segment, Luther Dickinson talks about the gear he's currently using on the North Mississippi Allstars' tour, which includes Fuch Amps, Gibson, Hagstrom, Epiphone, and Hofner hollowbody guitars, and Radial Engineering, Boss, and other guitar effects stompboxes.

Musikmesse '11 - DV Mark Amplifiers - Little 40 L34, Galileo 15, & Triple 6 Demos

Tue, 10 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the DV Mark Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear three demos of their newest guitar amplifiers -- Little 40 L34, Galileo 15, and Triple 6.

Musikmesse '11 - True Temperament Fretting System

Mon, 09 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, at the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the True Temperament booth. In this segment, we see and learn more about True Temperament's custom fretting system that was designed to battle intonation problems on guitars and basses.

Musikmesse '11 - Kala Ukulele Solid Body U Bass Demo

Sat, 07 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, where he visits the Kala Ukulele booth. In this segment, we get to check out Kala's newest uke -- the Solid Body U Bass.

Musikmesse '11 - Koch Amps Jupiter & Startrooper Demos

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the Koch Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their two newest amps -- Jupiter and Starrooper.

Musikmesse '11 - Laney Amps Ironheart 120 Head Demo

Fri, 06 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location is Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the Laney Amps booth. In this segment, we get to check out a demo of their newest amp -- the Ironheart 120 head.

Musikmesse '11 - Vibesware GR-1 Guitar Resonator Demo

Thu, 05 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the Vibesware booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Vibesware's newest product -- the GR-1 Guitar Resonator.

Musikmesse '11 - Hiwatt Amplifiers Custom 50 Demo

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the Hiwatt Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to check out Hiwatt's newest head -- the Custom 50.

Musikmesse '11 - Cicognani Amps Imperivm Luxury H120 Demo

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the Cicognani booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest amp -- the Imperivm Luxury H120.

Track Breakdown - G.Love "Just Fine"

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Madison, WI, at the Majestic Theater where he catches up with G. Love. In this segment, we get to hear and see a Track Breakdown of G. Love's newest single "Just Fine" from his brand new album 'Fixin' to Die.'

Rig Rundown - G.Love

Wed, 04 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at the Majestic Theater in Madison, WI, where he catches up with guitarist G.Love. In this Rig Rundown, G.Love shows off his pedalboard (Electro-Harmonix Wiggler, EHX Q-Tron, RC Booster, Keeley Compressor, Boss Digital Delay, Boss Flanger), amps (Ampeg J-20 Jet and Fender Deluxe Reverb), and guitars (Gretsch G.Love Signature Corvette, Gretsch Black Penguin, Gretsch Black Falcon, Gretsch 60th Anniversary, and several Gibson acoustics).

Musikmesse '11 - Jet City Amplification JCA22H & Roberts Retro Valves Demos

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the Jet City Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos from two of their newest products -- the JCA22H amplifiers and Roberts Retro Valves.

Musikmesse '11 - Elmwood Amps M20 Modena Head & Woodpecker Overdrive Pedal Demos

Tue, 03 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 Musikmesse show in Frankfurt, Germany, where he visits the Elmwood Amps. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of Elmwood's newest products -- the M20 Modena Amplifier and their prototype of the Woodpecker Overdrive stompbox. The demos of both products are played by Europe guitarist Kee Marcello.

Musikmesse '11 - Stark Amplifiers Stark 1 & Stark 2 Demos

Sun, 01 May 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the Stark Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their two newest amps -- the Stark 1 and Stark 2.

Musikmesse '11 - Lehle Basswitch IQ DI Preamp Demo

Sat, 30 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the Lehle Basswitch booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest bass-specific product -- the Basswitch IQ DI preamp box.

Musikmesse '11 - Fibenare Guitars Basic Jazz Singlecut Rahan I Demo

Fri, 29 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the Fibernare Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their Basic Jazz SInglecut Rahan solidbody.

Musikmesse '11 - T-Rex Effects Gull Wah & Spindoctor Update Demos

Thu, 28 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the T-Rex Effects booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of two of T-Rex's newest pedals -- the Gull wah and an updated version of the Spindoctor.

Musikmesse '11 - Duesenberg Pedals Demos: Boost, Compressor, Overdrive, Delay, Echo, Tremolo

Tue, 26 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the Duesenberg Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos from their new line of analog effect pedals: Gold Boost, Green Comp II, White Drive, Blue Move, Red Echo, Violet Tremolo.

Musikmesse '11 - Shaman AttiTube G20 Amplifier & Cabinet Demo

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the Jet City Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo from Shaman's AttiTube G20 amplifier and cabinet.

Musikmesse '11 - Palmer Drei Amplifier Demo

Mon, 25 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the Palmer booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Palmer's new Drei Amplifier.

Musikmesse '11 - Lag Guitars Imperator Solidbody Demo

Sun, 24 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 Musikmesse Show where he visits the Lag Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of the Lag Imperator solidbody electric guitar.

Musikmesse '11 - Orange Dark Terror Demo

Sat, 23 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 Musikmesse where he visits the Orange Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Orange's Dark Terror head.

Musikmesse '11 - Carl Martin Roadie Amplifier & HeadRoom Reverb Effect Unit Demos

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the Carl Martin booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Carl Martin's newest products -- the Roadie Amplifier and HeadRoom Reverb Effect Unit.

Musikmesse '11 - Palmer Bazz Fuzz, Ubertreiber Overdrive & Deepressor Compressor Bass Effects Demos

Fri, 22 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the Palmer booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of Palmer's new line of bass guitar effects -- Bazz Fuzz, Ubertreiber Overdrive & Deepressor Compressor.

Musikmesse '11 - Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister 18 Head Demo

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 Musikmesse show in Frankfurt, Germany, where he visits the Hughes & Kettner booth and gets to see and hear a demo of their newest guitar amplifier -- the Tubemeister 18.

Musikmesse '11 - Ampeg GVT52-112 Combo Demo

Wed, 20 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the Ampeg booth and gets a demo of their relaunched line of GVT guitar amps. In this segment, Pytor of Ampeg takes the GVT52-112 combo for a spin.

Video Review - Lakland AJ-44 Bass

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Dan Berkowitz talks and plays through his latest review -- Lakland 44-AJ Bass.

Video Review - Tone King Amplifiers Galaxy Head & 2x12 Cab

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks and plays through his latest review -- Tone King Amplifiers Galaxy Head & 2x12 Cabinet.

Musikmesse '11 - Blackstar Amplification HT-5R Demo

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 Musikmesse show in Frankfurt, Germany, where he visits the Blackstar Amplification booth and catches a demo of their newest amp -- the HT-5R.

Musikmesse '11 - Mode Machines KRP-1 Krautrock Phaser Demo

Tue, 19 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 Musikmesse show where he visits the Chunk Systems Mode Machines booth where he gets to see and hear a demo of their newest stompbox for guitar -- the KRP-1 Krautrock Phaser.

Musikmesse '11 - Duesenberg Rezobro Hollowbody Demo

Sat, 16 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 Musikmesse Show in Frankfurt, Germany, where he visits the Duesenberg Guitars booth and gets to see and hear a demo of their new Rezobro Hollowbody model.

Rig Rundown - Rush's Alex Lifeson

Thu, 14 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Chicago, IL, at the United Center where she talks with Rush's Alex Lifeson's tech Scott Appleton about the gear Lifeson is using on Rush's 2011 Time Machine tour. Appleton shows off all Lifeson's gear, including Gibson Les Paul Axcess Alex Lifeson Signature models, a ES-355, a Fender reissue '52 Tele, and two '90s PRS models. Lifeson uses Hughes & Kettner TriAmp MKII Alex Lifeson Signature heads, Steam Punk Statesman 2x12 Cabinets, and a Hughes & Kettner Coreblade.

Video Review - PRS Guitars Studio

Wed, 13 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner talks and plays through his latest review -- the PRS Guitars Studio solidbody electric guitar.

Rig Rundown - The Roots' Captain Kirk Douglas & Owen Biddle

Mon, 11 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the IMU Lounge at the University of Iowa in Iowa City, IA, where she talks with the Roots' guitarist Captain Kirk Douglas and bassist Owen Biddle.

Rig Rundown - Dropkick Murphys' Ken Casey, Tim Brennan & Jeff DaRosa

Tue, 05 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at the Val Air Ballroom in Des Moines, IA, where he catches up with the Dropkick Murphys before their show. In this Rig Rundown segment, we get to hear from Ken Casey (vocals, bass), Tim Brennan (guitar), Jeff DaRosa (acoustic guitar, banjo, flute, piano, mandolin), and James Lynch (guitar).

Video Review - Fender Pawn Shop Series '51, '72 & Mustang Special

Fri, 01 Apr 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley walks us through his latest review, a world exclusive first look at the brand new Fender Pawn Shop Series including the '51, '72, and Mustang Special.

NAMM '11 - EMG James Hetfield Signature Pickups

Thu, 24 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the EMG Pickups booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear about their newest set of pickups--the James Hetfield Signature set.

Video Review - Mack Amps GEM 2G

Thu, 17 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review--the Mack Amps GEM 2G head.

If you'd like, the full print review is available here -- http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Mack_Amps_Gem_2G_Amp_Rev...

Video Review - Soloway Single 15" Hollowbody

Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick walks us through his latest review of the Soloway Single 15" Hollowbody guitar.

Track Breakdown - Joe Bonamassa "Dust Bowl"

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the Adler Theatre in Davenport, IA, where he catches up with Joe Bonamassa. In this segment, Joe Bonamassa does a Track Breakdown on the title track of his newest album Dust Bowl.

Click here to get the free download of "Dust Bowl" -- http://www.jbonamassa.com/dustbowl?utm_source=Premier%2BGuitar&utm_medium=Banner&utm_campaign=JBPremier

Breakdown-Joe Bonamassa You Better Watch Yourself

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the Adler Theatre in Davenport, IA, where he catches up with Joe Bonamassa. In this segment, Joe Bonamassa does a Track Breakdown on the "You Better Watch Yourself" off his newest album Dust Bowl.

Click here to get the free download of "Dust Bowl" -- http://www.jbonamassa.com/dustbowl?utm_source=Premier%2BGuitar&utm_medium=Banner&utm_campaign=JBPremier

Track Breakdown - Joe Bonamassa "Slow Train"

Fri, 11 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the Adler Theatre in Davenport, IA, where he catches up with Joe Bonamassa. In this segment, Joe Bonamassa does a Track Breakdown on the "Slow Train" off his newest album Dust Bowl.

Click here to get the free download of "Dust Bowl" -- http://www.jbonamassa.com/dustbowl?utm_source=Premier%2BGuitar&utm_medium...

NAMM '11 - T-Rex Effects Reptile 2,Twister 2 Demos

Tue, 01 Mar 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the T-Rex Engineering booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos on some of their newest guitar effects stompboxes--the ToneBug Disortion, ToneBug Sustainer, ToneBug Chorus/Flanger, ToneBug Phaser, Reptile 2 Delay, and Twister 2 Chorus/Flanger.

NAMM '11 - Tech 21 Roto Choir & Boost Chorus Demos

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Tech 21 booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of two of their newest guitar pedals--the Roto Choir and the Boost Chorus.

NAMM '11 - VHT Special 6 Ultra & V-Drive Demos

Sat, 26 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the VHT Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their two newest products--Special 6 Ultra Head & V-Drive Overdrive.

NAMM '11 - Taylor Doyle Dykes Deluxe Demo

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Taylor Guitars booth. In this segment, guitarist Doyle Dykes talks about and demos his new Doyle Dykes Deluxe model. Also, Bob Taylor talks about his new book--Guitar Lessons: How an Obsession with Craft Turned Into a Global Icon.

NAMM - Gretsch Custom Shop George Harrison Duo Jet

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Gretsch Guitar booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their newest model--the Custom Shop G6128T-GH George Harrison Tribute Duo Jet.

NAMM - PRS Signature Limited Edition Private Stock

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the PRS Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest model--the Signature Limited Run Private Stock.

NAMM '11 - Huss & Dalton 15th Anniversary TDR

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Huss & Dalton booth. In this segment, we get to check out their newest dreadnought model--the 15th Anniversary TDR.

NAMM '11 - Seymour Duncan New Products 2011

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Seymour Duncan booth. In this segment, we get to check out all their new products for 2011--Liberator Solderless Pickup Change, Blackouts Modular Preamp, Blackouts Coil Pack, 35th Anniversary JB/Jazz set, Antiquity JB/Jazz Pickup Set, Antiquity Gold Explorer Humbuckers, Custom Shop '53 Tapped Tele, Vintage Broadcaster Pickup Set, Epiphone Pickup Sets, Trembucker P-Rails, and Zephyr Custom Pickups.

NAMM '11 - Jackson Chris Broderick Soloist & More

Fri, 25 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Jackson Guitars Custom Shop booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about some of their newest artist models coming out of the custom shop--the Chris Broderick Soloist, the Scott Ian T-1000 Soloist, and the Phil Collen PC Supreme.

NAMM '11 - PRS Custom Amp Design Program

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the PRS Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about the new PRS Custom Amp Design Program that is launching and will be spearheaded by chief amp designed Doug Sewell.

NAMM '11 - Xotic BB Preamp Andy Timmons Reissue

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Xotic Booth and talks with Xotic's Ben Leck and Xotic endorsee Andy Timmons. In this segment, we get to hear about Xotics new reissue--the BB Preamp Andy Timmons Signature model. Also, Timmons talks about his upcoming Andy Timmons Band project titled "Andy Timmons Band Plays Sgt. Pepper."

NAMM '11 - Tascam TC-1S Tuner & GB-10 Recorder

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Tascam booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Tascam's guitar and bass accessories--TC-1S Solar Rechargeable Tuner & GB-10 Guitar/Bass Trainer/Recorder.

NAMM-Solid Cables GT Series Silent Plug, Cable Kit

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Solid Cables booth. In this segment, we get to check out Solid Cables newest guitar products--GT Series Silent Plug, Ultra Series Right Angle, GT Series Patch Cable Kit.

NAMM '11 - Seymour Duncan Talks TeleGib, JB

Thu, 24 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he swings by the Seymour Duncan booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear from Seymour Duncan about the legendary TeleGib (Jeff Beck owns the original), and developing the JB and Jazz humbucking pickups.

NAMM '11 - Fender Custom Shop Teles & Strats

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Fender Custom Shop. In this segment, we get to check out some of the new offerings from Fender's Custom Shop for 2011, including the Pro Collection Closet Classic Pine Telecaster Pro, Pro Collection Closet Classic Pine Stratocaster Pro, Closet Classic Precision Bass Pro, Custom Collection Custom Deluxe Stratocaster, Custom Collection Custom Deluxe Telecaster, Time Machine Relic 1960 Stratocaster, Time Machine 1967 Relic Telecaster, and Time Machine 1953 Heavy Relic Telecaster.

NAMM '11 - Tone King Amps Galaxy & b3 Fire Demos

Wed, 23 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Premier Builders Guild booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of products from two of their companies--Tone King's Galaxy amplifier and the b3 Fire solidbody.

NAMM '11-Wilkins Guitars Justin Hampton Custom Art

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Wilkins Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Wilkins new line of guitars--the Justin Hampton Custom Art series.

NAMM '11: Rivera Blues Shaman,Double Shaman & More

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM '11 - QSC KLA Active Line Array System

Tue, 22 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the QSC booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their newest PA/Sound System product--the KLA Active Array Line System.

NAMM '11-Gibson USA Clapton 1960 LP,'59 LP Reissue

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Gibson USA Custom Shop. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Gibson's newest models for 2011--Eric Clapton 1960 Les Paul, Alex Lifeson Les Paul Axcess with Floyd Rose, Marc Bolan Les Paul, 1959 Les Paul Reissue, Don Felder Hotel California Les Paul, EDS-1275 Hotel California double-neck, and the F-G5 Mandolin.

NAMM '11 - Budda Amplifiers Twinmaster Demo

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Budda Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest guitar amplifier combo--the Twinmaster 40.

NAMM '11 - Carr Amps Tube Multi Pedal Demos

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Carr Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their new line of tube multi-effects pedals--one is a analog delay/boost/tremolo unit and the other is a reverb/boost/tremolo.

NAMM '11 - Jensen JC10-40A Jet Falcon 10" Speaker

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Jensen Speakers booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their newest speaker--the JC10-40A Jet Falcon 10" Speaker.

NAMM '11 - RJM Music Tech Mastermind GT Prototype

Mon, 21 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the RJM Music Technology booth. In this segment, we get to check out their newest product--the Mastermind GT Prototype assingable/custom switcher.

NAMM '11 - Eventide Space & Beyond Reverb Demo

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Eventide Effects booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest stompbox guitar effects unit--the Space & Beyond Reverb.

NAMM '11 - Dean Markley ProMag XM Pickup

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Dean Markley booth. In this segment, we get to check out Dean Markley's newest pickup--the ProMag XM.

NAMM '11 - Diamond Hammersmith, Assassin, Heretic

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Diamond Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their three newest amps--the Hammersmith, the Assassin and the Heretic.

NAMM '11 - Carvin TLB60, CT624, V3M Amplifier

Sun, 20 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Carvin booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about some of Carvin's newest products--TLB60, CT624, V3M Amplifier & V3MC Combo.

NAMM '11 - Krank Amplification Nineteen80 Jr Demo

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Krank Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to hear and see a demo of their newest head--the Nineteen80 Jr.

NAMM '11 - Rivera RockCrusher Attenuator/Load Box

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Rivera Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to check out Rivera's new RockCrusher Attenuator / Load Box.

NAMM '11 - BC Rich Master Built Gunslinger & More

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the BC Rich booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about some of their newest models--Master Built Gunslinger, Mike Learn Custom Gunslinger & C.J. Pierce Signature.

NAMM '11 - Flaxwood Guitars Hybrid Demo

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Andy Ellis is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Flaxwood Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo on their newest model--the Hybrid.

NAMM '11 - Xotic Custom Shop Effects & Wah Demo

Sat, 19 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Xotic Effects booth. In this video segment, we get to see and learn more about Xotic's line of Custom Shop stompboxes. In addition, we get to see and hear a demo of their Custom Shop Wah.

NAMM - ESP James Hetfield Snakebyte,Slayer Models

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the ESP / LTD Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see some their newest models for 2011--the James Hetfield Snakebyte Signature Model, Kirk Hammett KH-2 SE Signature, and Slayer's 'Reign In Blood' 25th Anniversary model.

NAMM '11 - Jack Deville Electronics Mod Zero

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Jack Deville Electronics. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their new Mod Zero Chorus/Vibrato/Trem & Flange Stompbox.

NAMM '11 - Fender Mustang IV, G-DEC 3 Thirty Demos

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Fender booth. In this segment, we get to check out some of their newest amps--Mustang IV, G-DEC 3 Thirty Blues, Country, and Metal models.

NAMM '11-Trace Elliot TA200, Composite Acoustic GX

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Peavey booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos from two of their newest products--the Trace Eliot TA200 Acoustic Amp and the Composite Acoustic GX Model.

NAMM '11 - Fano TC6 & Gjika Amps SE-30 Demos

Fri, 18 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Premier Builder's Guild booth and checks out products from Fano Guitars and Gjika Amplifiers. In this segment, we get to see and hear more demos of the Fano Guitars TC6 & Gjika SE-30 Amp.

NAMM '11 - Planet Waves Beatles Woven Straps

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Planet Waves booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their new products and guitar accessories for 2011--Custom Designer Leather Straps, Beatles Signature Woven Straps & the Flat Surface Guitar Rest.

NAMM '11 - Rockbox Baby Blues Overdrive Demo

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Rockbox Effects booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest stompbox--the Baby Blues Overdrive.

NAMM '11-Schecter Solo Spitifire Sp. Edition,TSH-1

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Schecter Guitar booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their new models for 2011--Solo Spitfire Special Edition, 35th Anniversary C-1 Models, Jerry Horton (Papa Roach) Signature, Gary Holt (Exodus) Signature V, Chris Garza (Suicide Silence) Signature, and the TSH-1.

NAMM '11-Ibanez SR1200/SR1400 Series Basses & More

Thu, 17 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Ibanez Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their newest bass guitars for 2011--SR1200 & SR1400 Series & Grooveline Series Models.

NAMM '11 - Tech 21 Bass Boost Chorus,VT 1969 Demos

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Tech 21 booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their two newest bass-specific products--Bass Boost Chorus Pedal & VT 1969 Bass Amp.

NAMM '11 - Jaguar Amps Bass 200, Retro 2x10 Combo

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Jaguar Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their newest products--200 Bass Amp, 2x10 Bass Cab & Retro 2x10 Combo.

NAMM '11 - Cream T Pickups Billy Gibbons RevG

Wed, 16 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Cream T Pickups booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their newest pickups--Custom '52 SP/DG & Custom Billy Gibbons RevG Prototype.

NAMM '11 - Red Witch Seven Sisters Pedals Demos

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Red Witch Analog Pedals where we see and hear demos of their new line of pedals--the Seven Sisters, which is comprised of Tremolo, Boost, OD, Comp, Distortion, Delay, & Fuzz.

NAMM '11 - Dean Markley Helix HD Strings

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Dean Markley booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Dean Markley's newest strings--the Helix HD sets.

NAMM '11 - Vox Guitars 22 Series, 55 Series Models

Tue, 15 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the VOX Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their two newest guitars--the 22 Series and 55 Series models.

NAMM '11 - Joe Meek gbQ1 Processor, gbdB Preamp

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Joe Meek Effects booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their newest pedals--gbQ1 Guitar Processor, floorQ Optical Compressor, gbdB Guitar Preamp.

NAMM '11-Mr Scary Guitars: George Lynch Interview

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the ESP Mr Scary Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to hear and learn more about Mr Scary Guitar's from the co-creator guitarist George Lynch.

Video Review - JET Guitars Caldera Solidbody

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review--JET Guitars Caldera Solidbody.

Video Review - Martin Grand Performance GPCPA1

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Gayla Drake Paul walks us through her latest review--Martin Grand Performance GPCPA1.

Video Review - GigFX Peter Frampton MegaWah

Mon, 14 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review--the Gig-FX Peter Frampton Signature MegaWah.

NAMM-Martin 1.5 Millionth Model, Authentic D-45

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Martin Guitar booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear about their newest models for 2011--1.5 Millionth Model, D-45 Authentic 1942 Model, Grand J-28 LSE, Custom Shop models, and JS060 & JSO1260 Pete Seeger Baritone models.

NAMM-Epiphone Joe Bonamassa Goldtop,LP '60 Reissue

Sun, 13 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Epiphone Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn about their newest instruments--the Les Paul Acoustic/Electric Uke, 1960 Les Paul Reissue, Joe Bonamassa Goldtop, Nighthawk Custom Reissue, Dave Navarro Signature Acoustic/Electric, Series 220 Flattop Solid Top Acoustic models, and Robb Flynn Signature Flying V.

NAMM '11 - George Lynch Mr. Scary Custom Guitars

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the ESP George Lynch Mr. Scary Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to hear from George Lynch and Tony Ortiz, the two men behind Mr. Scary Guitars, about their new line of custom, handmade guitars.

NAMM-Fender 60th Anni Tele, 12 Telebration Models

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Fender Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their 60th Anniversary Telecaster and the 12 Telebration Telecaster models.

NAMM '11-Cole Clark Special Edition Talisman Demo

Sat, 12 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Cole Clark Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn about their new line of acoustic guitars--the Talisman and Triumph.

NAMM '11 - SKB 3i Series Injection Molded Cases

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits SKB Cases. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their new 3i Injection Molded Guitar & Bass Cases.

NAMM '11 - Blackstar Series One 50 & 1046L6 Demos

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Blackstar Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to check out and see some demos of their newest amps--the Series One 50 & the Series One 1046L6.

NAMM '11 - Red Monkey Custom Guitar Straps

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Red Monkey booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their custom guitar straps.

NAMM '11 - Audix CabGrabber-XL & CG-BOOM

Fri, 11 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Audix Microphones booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Audix's newest accessories--CabGrabber-XL & CG-BOOM Boom Arm for CabGrabber.

NAMM '11 - Orange Amps TH100 Demo

Thu, 10 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Orange Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest 100 watt head--the TH100.

NAMM '11 - Tanglewood Sundance Historic Series

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Tanglewood Acoustic Guitars booth. In this segment, we see and learn more about their new series of acoustics--the Sundance Historic Series.

NAMM - Providence Flame Drive & Chrono Delay Demos

Wed, 09 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he swings by the Providence Effects (Godlyke Distributing) booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos from two of their newest effects--the Flame Drive and the Chrono Delay. In addition, we get to see and learn about their new PEC-2 Routing System.

NAMM '11 - Randall Lynchbox LB103 & LB50 Demos

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Randall Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their newest amps--the George Lynch Lynchbox LB103 & LB50 Demos.

NAMM '11-TWA Great Divide Multi-Track Octaver Demo

Tue, 08 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Godlyke Distribution booth to check out a new guitar effects pedal from TWA (Totally Wycked Audio). The pedal demoed in this video is TWA's new Great Divide Multi-Voice Octaver.

NAMM '11 - Traynor Ironhorse, YGL2 Combo, YBA300

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Traynor Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about their new products--Ironhorse, YGL2 Combo, YGL1 Combo, YBA300 Bass Amp.

NAMM '11 Washburn Paul Stanley, Nuno Bettencourt

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Washburn Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about two of their newest artist signature model guitars--Paul Stanley Signature PSV & Nuno Bettencourt Signature N4 Exotic Koa.

NAMM '11 - Dunlop Hetfield Black Fang,Tortex TIII

Mon, 07 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Dunlop booth. In this segment, we get to check out some of their newest accessories--Derek Trucks Signature Slide, Tortex TIII, Ultex Jazz III 2.0, Hetfield Black Fang & Kirk Hammett Jazz III Picks.

NAMM '11 - Two-Rock Eric Gales Signature Amp Demo

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the NAMM Show 2011 where he swings by Premier Builders Guild booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear Two-Rock Amplification Eric Gales Signature Amp & Jason Z. Schroeder Guitars Edge model demoed by guitarist Eric Gales.

NAMM '11 Whirlwind Perfect 10, Bass 10 Graphic EQs

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he swings by the Whirlwind booth. In this segment, we see and learn about some of their newest stompboxes--Perfect 10 & Bass 10 Graphic EQs, WT2000 Chromatic Tuner, Bomb Volume Boost.

NAMM '11 - Randall RG8040 & RD50H Diavlo Demos

Sun, 06 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Randall Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of two of their newest amps--RG8040 Combo & RD50H Diavlo.

NAMM '11 - Zoom R8 Multi-Track Recorder/Interface

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Samson Zoom. In this segment, we see and learn about their new product--the R8 Multi-Track Recorder/Interface/Controller.

NAMM '11 - Mesa Boogie TransAtlantic TA-30 Demo

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Mesa Boogie Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of the TransAtlantic TA-30.

NAMM '11: TC Electronic Blacksmith,BH500 Bass Amps

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the TC Electronic booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn about their newest addition to their bass amp and cab lines--Blacksmith Bass Amp, BH500 Bass Amp & BC Bass Cabs.

Video Review - Stadler Goldtop Solidbody

Sat, 05 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

http://www.premierguitar.com PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest print review--the Stadler Goldtop Solidbody electric (featured in the February 2011 issue of Premier Guitar magazine).

The Stadler Goldtop features a butternut body with ivoroid binding, a choice of either one or two singlecoil pickups, a two-piece, 25.625" scale maple neck with a maple fingerboard (that Wagner describes as being as "fat as a baseball bat...and one of the best riffing necks I've ever played." In addition it features replica Kluson tuners and includes a Cedar Creek case.

For more Video Reviews, or to view all the guitar-specific news, updates, videos, photo gallerys, features, and reviews you can handle, be sure to visit http://www.premierguitar.com

NAMM '11 - Cole Clark Hollow Baby Electric Demo

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Cole Clark Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their newest electric guitar model--the Hollow Baby.

NAMM '11 - Gibson Custom Memphis ES-355

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Gibson booth. In this segment, we get to check out Gibson Custom Memphis' alternative take on a classic model--the ES-355.

NAMM '11 - Bugera TRIREC & MAGICIAN Demos

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Bugera Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos from two of their newest amps--the TRIREC INFINIUM & the MAGICIAN INFINIUM.

NAMM '11 - Maxon Real Tube Series Pedal Demos

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits Maxon Effects (Godlyke Distributing) booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their three newest pedals from the Real Tube Series--Compressor/Limiter, Overdrive & Overdrive/Distortion.

NAMM '11 - Fishman Black Stack Pickup Demo

Fri, 04 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Fishman booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of their Black Stack pickup.

NAMM '11 - Zoom G3 Effects & G2.1DM Dave Mustaine

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Samson Zoom booth. In this video segment, we get to see and learn more about Zoom's G3 Guitar Effects & G2.1DM Dave Mustaine Signature multi-FX.

NAMM-Jarrell Guitars ZH-1 B&R Flame, Gold Rush Amp

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Jarrell Guitars booth. In this segment, we get demos of Jarell's NAMM '11 - Jarrell Guitars ZH-1 B&R Flame & Gold Rush Mini Series Amps. Also, they show off their line of effects pedals and studio microphones.

NAMM '11 - Avid Digidesign Expansion Pack Demo

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Avid Digidesign booth. In this segment, we get to check out a demo of their newest addition to the Eleven Rack--its new Expansion Pack.

NAMM '11 - Ibanez Artcore Series, Japan Custom RGs

Thu, 03 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where swings by the Ibanez Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and learn more about Ibanez's newest line of guitars--Artcore Series, RG Premium Series, Japan Custom RG Series, and ARZ Series.

NAMM '11 - Takamine 2011 Limited Edition, TF77PT

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Takamine booth. In this segment, we see and hear about their newest models--the 2011 Limited Edition & TF77PT.

NAMM '11 - Fender Wayne Kramer Signature Strat

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Fender Guitars booth. In this segment, we get an up close and personal look at their newest signature guitar--the MC5's Wayne Kramer Stratocaster.

NAMM '11 - Visual Sound Dual Tap Delay Demo

Wed, 02 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Visual Sound booth. In this segment, we get a demo of Visual Sound's Dual Tap Delay.

NAMM '11 - Ashdown Drophead 200 & LB 30 Bass Amps

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Andy Ellis is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Ashdown Engineering Bass Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to hear about the new Ashdown Drophead 200 & LB 30 Bass Amps.

NAMM-EHX Neo Mistress, Killswitch, Talking Machine

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Electro-Harmonix booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their newest products, including the Neo Mistress Flanger, Killswitch, Memory Man Deluxe Tap Tempo Delay & Talking Machine.

NAMM '11 - Albion Amplifiers TCT100H Demo

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Andy Ellis is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Albion Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a demo of Albion Amplifiers' TCT100H.

NAMM - Source Audio Bass & Guitar Envelope Filters

Tue, 01 Feb 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Source Audio booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear demos of their new Bass & Guitar Envelope Filters.

NAMM '11 - Fret King Matt Smith Matt-matic Demo

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Fret King Guitars booth. In this segment, we get our first look and listen of Fret King's newest model--the Matt Smith Matt-matic Signature guitar.

NAMM '11 - Genz Benz Streamliner Bass Series Amps

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Genz Benz booth. In this segment, we get to hear about Genz Benz's new Streamliner Bass Series Amps & Uber Quad Bass Cabinets.

NAMM '11 - Collings 290 DC 1 & I-35 LC Demos

Mon, 31 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Collings Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear our first demos from their 290 DC S & I-35 LC.

NAMM '11-Gibson Jackson Brown,Billie Joe Armstrong

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he swings by the Gibson Acoustic booth. In this segment, we hear about Gibson Acoustic's ackson Browne Signature & Billie Joe Armstrong Signature.

NAMM '11 - Guild USA Standard Series Models

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Guild Acoustics booth. In this segment, we get hear and learn all about their newest series of acoustics--the USA Standard series, which are all handbuilt 6- and 12-string acoustics made in CT.

NAMM '11 - Vox VL1 Dynamic Looper Demo

Sun, 30 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Vox Amplification booth. In this segment, we get a demo and overview of the new Vox VL1 Dynamic Looper.

NAMM '11 - Santa Cruz Custom OOO,Skye OO Signature

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Santa Cruz Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to hear about their newest models for the 2011 year.

NAMM '11 - Taylor SolidBody Classic & Standard

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Taylor Guitars booth. In this segment, we get our first look at Taylor's new SolidBody Classic.

NAMM '11 - Electro-Voice Live X Loudspeakers,RE320

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Electro-Voice booth. In this segment, we get to hear about their new products for 2011 including the Live X Loudspeakers, R300 Wireless Mic & RE320 Dynamic Mic.

NAMM - Way Huge Ring Worm,MXR Bass Comp, '78 Demos

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Jim Dunlop Guitar Products booth. In this segment, we get first-time demos of the Way Huge Ring Worm Ring Modulator, MXR Bass Compressor & '78 Distortion.

NAMM '11 - Marshall YJM100 Yngwie Malmsteen Amp

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Marshall Amplification booth. In this segment, we get the lowdown on the forthcoming YJM100 Yngwie Malmsteen Signature Head.

NAMM '11 - DigiTech Hardwire HT-6 Polyphonic Tuner

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the DigiTech Hardwire booth. In this segment, we get a demo of their latest stompbox--the Hardwire HT-6 Polyphonic Tuner.

NAMM '11 - Brown Guitar Factory John Payne Bass

Fri, 28 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Brown Guitar Factory booth. In this segment, she talks with John Brown of BGF and bassist John Payne about their new collaboration on the John Payne Signature Bass.

NAMM '11 - Vox Tony Bruno Combo & Night Train 50

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Vox Amplification booth. In this segment, we get demos of the Tony Bruno Series Combo & Night Train 50.

NAMM '11- Squier Strat/Rock Band 3 Controller Demo

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the Squier by Fender booth during the NAMM 2011 Show where Rick Heins of Fender and Chris Wilson of Harmonix walks us through a demo of the new Squier Stratocaster & Rock Band 3 Controller. Read our review of the controller here: http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/Squier_Stratocaster_Guitar_and_Rock_Band_Controller_Review.aspx

NAMM '11 - Matchless Excalibur 30 & 35 Demos

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Matchless Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear PG's first demo of the Matchless' Excalibur 30 & 35 combos.

NAMM '11 - DigiTech TH-150 Amplifier Demo

Thu, 27 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the DigiTech booth. In this segment, we get a demo of the all-tube, TH-150 amplifier.

NAMM '11 - Misa Digital Kitara Demo

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Misa Digital Technology booth. In this segment, we get a demo of their newest invention--the Kitara.

NAMM '11 - Fryette S.A.S. & Boostassio Pedals

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Fryette Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear about their new line of pedals: S.A.S Distortion & Boostassio Boost.

NAMM '11-PRS Studio Model, 2-Channel H Combo Demos

Wed, 26 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the PRS Guitars booth. In this segment, Paul Reed Smith walks us through demos of the new Studio Model Electric & 2-Channel H Combo Amp.

NAMM '11 - Kemper Profiling Amp Demo

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Kemper Amps booth. In this segment, we get an overview and demo of their new Profiling Amp.

The Kemper Profiling Amplifier is a new concept for guitar amplification in the digital domain. The Kemper Profiling Amplifier "learns" the sonic behavior of any guitar amplifier and offers exactly the tone and feel the player knows from his "real" amp. The times of struggling to "re-find" that magic mic position in front of the speaker are over. Now there will be a profile available of basically any sonic condition the tube amp setup can provide.

That is why the Kemper Profiling Amplifier will come stacked full with profiles of classic tube amps: the british, the californish, the germish ... of course including the classic speaker cabinets which are a part of the profiling result.

The Kemper Profiling Amplifier will come as a lunchbox size device ,with all the professional connections for home, studio and on stage use. It is completed with a stomp box section, a master FX section and a set of unique, before impossible parameters for shaping the amp profiles further, from classic architecture to modern. A realistic power amp sagging, which is normally only available at very high volume, is also "a part of the stack".

The retail price for the Kemper Profiling Amplifier is not decided yet, availability is expected to be in the second quarter of 2011.

NAMM '11 - Ampeg Portaflex Series, Heritage B-15

Tue, 25 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she swings by the Ampeg booth. In this segment, we get some demos of the new Portaflex heads and cabinets, and the Heritage B-15 reissue.

NAMM '11-Ibanez TS9B Bass Tube Screamer & More FX

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Ibanez booth. In this segment, we get to hear about the new 9-series pedals--TS9B Bass Tube Screamer, BB9 Bottom Booster, JD9 Jet Driver.

The TS9B is equipped with controls to allow bassists to produce the sound they want while still maintaining the feel of the Tubescreamer. Experimenting with the mix and tone controls allows for creation of a limitless number of sounds. Players can get a tight, fuzzy sound with mix control or a mid-scooped, funky sound with 2-band control.

The Ibanez BB9 is a booster that provides a fat bottom end and a powerful sound. This pedal is designed to help clean tones reverberate even more and bring more intensity to a player's sound. It is a true bypass stompbox.

The Ibanez JD9 produces a unique sound reminiscent of a high-grade handcrafted effects pedal. From piercing distortion to the warm crunch of a tube amp, this pedal features a wide variety of drive control options. The mid control is capable of producing a vast range of sounds from American hard rock to British heavy metal. The pedal is also designed with True Bypass to keep changes in sound when the pedal is off to a minimum.

NAMM '11 - 65Amps Empire Demo

Mon, 24 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the 65Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear our first demo of 65Amps' new Empire 3-channel amp.

The new Empire from 65Amps is packed with a trio of classic high-gain British voices from different eras. The first voice mirrors those from the early '60s, the second is from the '68-'72 era, and the third is a hot-rodded '80s tone. Interestingly enough, the tone chefs at 65 challenged themselves to accomplish this feat with 6V6 tubes. The amp is a very loud 22 watts but features a Master Voltage control that lets you bring the volume down to bedroom levels. MSRP approx. $2900.

For more NAMM 2011 videos, or to view guitar-related news, reviews, demos, videos, artist interviews, and continuous updates, be sure to visit http://www.premierguitar.com

Rig Rundown - John McLaughlin

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

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 because of its tone and MIDI capabilities which are a big part of McLaughlin's current touring setup. In addition, McLaughlin talks about his use of effects: Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Classic, MXR Carbon Copy Delay, and a MXR Stereo Chorus. Even a guitar pick can't be overlooked, during his 2010 tour McLaughlin was using a Dunlop Jazz 3 picks, but he would scrap down the pick to get a better grip and playability.

NAMM '11 - Roland GR-55 Demo

Sun, 23 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Roland & Boss booth. In this segment, we get our first look and demo of Roland's GR-55.

Combining PCM synthesis with digital instrument modeling derived from the respected VG-99 V-Guitar System, the GR-55 represents Roland's latest breakthrough advances in guitar synthesis, offering playability, features, and sound quality that far surpasses the capabilities of previous generations of guitar synthesizers.

Driven by Roland's newest proprietary digital processing technology, the GR-55 delivers lightning-fast tracking performance and previously impossible sound-making capabilities. It features two independent synthesizer sound engines, each loaded with over 900 of Roland's latest sounds, including pianos, organs, strings, vintage and modern synths, percussion, and many more. A third sound engine is driven by Composite Object Sound Modeling (COSM®), the guitar modeling technology behind Roland's famous VG-99 V-Guitar System. With COSM, the GR-55 can emulate electric and acoustic guitars, basses, and other instruments, as well as guitar and bass amplifiers.

The GR-55 allows players to combine all three sound engines, plus their guitar's normal input, to create any sound from the familiar to the original. An independent multi-effects processor is available for a huge array of tone-shaping options, plus global reverb, chorus, delay effects and EQ to add final sweetening to any sound.

The GR-55 puts guitarists instantly in touch with a huge library of amazing sounds, with no editing required. The onboard lineup of ready-to-use presets takes the pain out of the process, from pop to rock and beyond, with quick-access category buttons. Creating and editing sounds is a breeze for guitarists as well, thanks to a large LCD display, simple front panel, and the intuitive EZ Edit and Sound Style features. Also, onboard is a phrase looper that lets players capture on-the-fly recordings with unlimited sound-on-sound style overdubs.

The GR-55 also features a USB song player that lets users play WAV files stored on USB flash memory, and song playback can be controlled with the onboard pedals. The GR-55 also functions as an audio/MIDI interface for computers, with a rear-panel USB 2.0 port for a quick and easy connection. Users can easily integrate with their favorite digital audio workstation software, recording GR-55 sounds as audio in the DAW and using the GR-55's super-fast pitch-to-MIDI capabilities to trigger MIDI sounds such as virtual synths and samplers with their guitar.

The GR-55 is equipped with Roland's industry-standard 13-pin GK interface. It is possible to use a GR-55 as an effect processor for a non-GK equipped guitar, but to access the GR-55's enormous palette of sounds, guitarists must use an instrument equipped with a GK-compatible pickup, such as Roland's GK-3 Divided Pickup. The GK-3 can be easily installed on most steel string guitars with no modification to the instrument. In addition, many different GK-ready instruments are commercially available from various top guitar manufacturers.

For more NAMM 2011 videos, or to view all guitar-related news, reviews, videos, updates, and artist interviews, be sure to visit http://www.premierguitar.com

NAMM '11 - Gibson Firebird X Demo

Sat, 22 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, where he swings by the Gibson booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear from Gibson's newest invention--the Firebird X.

The Firebird X features all new electronics with a Pure-Analog Digital Signal Processing engine with Goldtone FX. The Firebird X features a 2.3 pound chambered Ash body, one-piece asymmetrical maple neck, 23-fret Angelim Rajado (Brazilian Marblewood) 24.75" fretboard with abalone inlays. The guitar feature robot tuners, Tune-o-matic piezo robot bridge, and stop bar robot tailpiece. The Firebird X is loaded with proprietary FBX pickups: alnico II in the neck, ceramic middle, and alnico V bridge humbuckers. The Firebird X electronics control the guitar's built-in effects and include an 11-position Gear Shift Knob rotary knob, effects faders for Modulation/Echo/Reverb (blue) and Compression/Distortion/EQ (red), and three three-position toggles with wet/dry blend: Modulation/Reverb/Echoplex (blue), Compression/Distortion/EQ (red), Pickup programming/Piezo/Tuning (silver). The guitar comes with an accessory pack unique to its electronics including a Bluetooth number controller pedal, Bluetooth continuous pedal, and battery power converter for the rechargeable Lithium Ion battery. The guitar also ships with a unique FBX case and Ableton Live 8 and Guitar Rig 4 Pro.

NAMM '11 - Orange Amplifiers DIVO TubeSync

Fri, 21 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, where he swings by the Orange Amps booth. In this segment, we hear from Orange's engineer Adrian Emsley about their new device -- DIVO TubeSync. The DIVO TubeSync technology automatically adjusts the bias of the output power tubes to ensure their full potential is realized. It monitors the amp's performance and will isolate faulty tube failures, by running them at half power until the tubes can be changed. The DIVO system also increases the reliability of amplifiers by maintaining the optimum performance of the tubes by performing an 'in circuit' test every time the amplifier is powered up. DIVO technology opens up a whole new dimensions in tone options allowing for the first time ever the ability to mix and match tubes. You can experiment with an EL34, 6L6, 6550, KT77 or any other tube type all at the same time in the same amp. With DIVO the Tubes are automatically matched. DIVO will extend the lifespan of your tubes and never again pay a tech to re-bias. DIVO can be easily integrated into any almost any guitar tube amplifier. Orange amps will be offering this as option in their new Rockerverb 100 which will be "DIVO Ready." For other Orange amps and most other brands Orange offer the DIVO Orange Tube Sync OV4, a complete standalone unit.

NAMM '11 - Ernie Ball Music Man Game Changer Demo

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, where she visits the Ernie Ball Music Man booth. In this segment, we get a thorough walk-through of their revolutionary new guitar--the Game Changer. The Game Changer fundamentally changes the guitar player's experience. Rather than relying on pre-set pickup configurations traditionally provided by instrument manufacturers, The Game Changer gives guitarists unrestricted access to a vast library of tones via a true analog pickup switching system. Available on select Music Man Reflex models, this patent-pending system electronically rewires a guitar or bass instantly, combining any order of pickup coils in series, parallel, and in or out of phase to create tones unique to the individual creating them. Imagine having complete tonal control of your instrument with more than 250,000 pickup configurations*, without rewiring anything. With The Game Changer, the audio signal is never digitized or modeled in any way, providing a transparent analog signal path for the absolute purist. In conjunction with The Game Changer website, musicians can also create, save and share their tonal selections with other players from around the world.

NAMM '11 - Peavey Triple XXX II Demo

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Charles Saufley is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Peavey Amplifiers room. In this segment, we get to see and hear from their new Triple XXX head. The Triple XXX II delivers tones ranging from the Peavey Classic® 50 to vintage British to the modern Triple XXX. The versatile and comprehensive control section supplies a Master Volume pot and independent Volume knobs for each of the three channels (Clean, Rhythm and Lead). Tone shaping is accomplished through passive controls for Bass, Mid and Treble on the Clean channel, while the Rhythm and Lead channels utilize active Low, Mid and High controls. The pristine Triple XXX II Clean channel is the perfect foundation for layering outboard effects. The high-gain Rhythm and Lead channels both include a Noise Gate and exclusive FAT switches that add extra heft, while the master section features our patented tone-sculpting tools, Resonance and Presence, which adjust upper- and lower-end response and damping factor. To top it off, the power amp can use EL34 or 6L6GC output tubes, further expanding the tonal options.

NAMM '11 - Parker Guitars Vernon Reid Maxfly

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show in Anaheim, CA, where he visits the Parker Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see the latest in their Maxfly line of guitars--Vernon Reid Maxfly and the Maxfly DF824.

NAMM '11 - Hayden Amplifiers MOFO 100

Wed, 19 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Andy Ellis is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Hayden Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get introduced to their newest guitar amplifier--the MoFo 100. The MoFo is an amplifier that looks every bit as sensational as it sounds - a tradition continued by NAMM debutants the MoFo 100 head, and the MoFo 55 head and 1x12 combo. Beside obvious hikes in power, the new MoFos get 2 channels for even more tonal flexibility, while the 100 head also benefits from the addition of reverb fitted ahead of the FX output.

NAMM '11 Fishman Fission Bass Powerchord FX Demo

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he swings by the Fishman booth. In this segment, we check out their newest stompbox created for bassists--the Fission Bass Powerchord FX. Fission Bass lets any bassist lay down beds of power by adding stacked harmonies over their bass lines. Through an intuitive set of controls and footswitches, several combinations of octaves, 4th and 5th above the root note combine to produce powerchords or octave-up effects. The four footswitch LEDs give you visible indication of the selected harmony. When the effect is off, the LEDs dim making it easy to set up a harmony before you kick on the chord. It's also a multi-effect pedal with up to 3 voices of harmony, adjustable noise gate, overdrive, tone and effect level. This power-effect combo gives you creative control over anything from subtle octaves to thick, grinding effects that even your guitar player will envy. Housed in a lightweight, yet sturdy metal enclosure, Fission Bass uses state-of-the-art 32-bit signal processing and 24-bit audio conversion. Its monophonic input accepts a wide range of pickups. The mix output is perfect for single amp operation and an effect-only output for feeding a dedicated guitar amp. Featues: * Creates stacked harmonies above the root note: o Octave up o 4th & Octave up o Octave & 5th up o Octave up, 5th up & 2nd octave up * Unique footswitch LEDs let you 'see' the harmony before you kick it on * Noise Gate control * Overdrive control * Tone control * Effect Level control

NAMM '11 - TC Electronic Tone Prints Demos

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the TC Electronic booth. In this segment, we get a demo of the new line of TC Electronic effects--the Tone Print stompboxes. These new pedals -- Corona Chorus, Flashback Delay & Looper, Vortex Flanger, Shaker Vibrato and Hall of Fame Reverb -- deliver tones right out of the box and feature a true bypass and analog-dry-through design that guarantees maximum tonal integrity and ultimate clarity. A small footprint, easy battery access and super high-grade components complete these awesome pedals. In short, they combine simplicity and flexibility with unrivaled sound quality. All these new pedals feature a new concept called 'TonePrint' that gives users instant access to the sounds of their favorite guitar heroes. A TonePrint isn't just a static preset, it's a complete re-tuning of the pedal including the sound and how the pots react -- everything that makes a pedal unique. TC Electronic has collaborated with some guitarists in the world -- such as John Petrucci, Ron 'Bumblefoot' Thal, Joe Perry, Orianthi and Doug Aldrich -- to create the first batch of TonePrints, but that's just the beginning. The list of contributing artists will expand massively in the future. A simple USB cable connects these pedals to any PC or Mac for the actual Tone Transfusion. Each pedal is capable of holding one TonePrint at a time, but the concept is unlimited as users can swap TonePrints as many times as they want. All of these custom made TonePrints can be downloaded at TC Electronic's website -- it's easy, fast and totally free!

NAMM '11 - Marshall AFD100 Slash Signature Head

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the Marshall Amplification booth. In this segment, we get our first taste of the new Slash AFD100 Signature Head. Using the original AFD master recordings, Slash and Marshall painstakingly worked together to replicate his AFD sound. "This is an idea I've had for quite some time," the guitarist reveals. "So many fans have been trying to duplicate that sound. I thought, 'who better than to really perfect it other than Marshall?' We spent a lot of time together developing this amp. We stripped a couple of guitar tracks off the original AFD masters and basically got in there with a fine tooth comb so we could suss out exactly what made that sound the way that it was." After countless hours and several prototypes, the AFD100 was born with two distinct, footswitchable modes labeled #34 and AFD, both offering 100% pure Slash sounds. The first is based on the modified JCM800 2203 he's used since the late '80s and had "34" stenciled on the side, hence the "#34" name. The second is, of course, pure, unadulterated AFD. "We used 'Night Train' as one of the man reference tracks and the amp sounds just like it." Slash concludes. "I think we've been totally successful!" The amp boasts a mixture of both traditional and modern Marshall aesthetics -- a unique blend of Plexi, JCM800 and Silver Jubilee cosmetics. In addition to its dual, footswitchable modes, the AFD100 also has the following features: - Two inputs -- high and low sensitivity - Built in Electronic Power Attenuation. Controlled by a front-panel knob, this allows you to adjust the amp's output from 100% to 0.01%, and anywhere in-between, without sacrificing the tone and feel of those all-important power valves. - Footswitchable* Series FX loop with Return Level control. - Valve Fault Indicator: meaning that if one of the output valves develops a fault, a visual indicator on the rear of the amplifier shows which one is working incorrectly. This "roadie friendly feature" will save valuable time getting the amplifier back up and running again, should a valve issue occur. - Auto-Bias & Bias Current Trimmer to ensure correct power valve biasing and optimal valve life and function

NAMM '11 - TV Jones P-90 Pickup Mounts and More

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he swings by the TV Jones booth. In this segment, we get to hear from TV Jones' Tom Jones about some new accessories for his P-90 pickups and Model 10 guitars. Now available, TV Jones is offering a mounting package that allows players to put TV Jones P-90s into a Gretsch guitar without ripping into the guitar's top. And new for the Model 10 guitars are new pickguard materials and colors.

NAMM '11 - Bogner Mephisto & Panama Demos

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she swings by the Bogner Amplification booth. In this segment, we get our first demos of the Mephisto and Panama amps. The Mephisto is two amps in one--loaded with two 6V6 and two EL84 tubes. Play each channel separately or blend them together for a unique sound. With both channels cranked, it pushes about 25 watts and has built in attenuation. In addition, the Panama goes falls in line with Bogner's International line of amps. This model is a 6V6-loaded, 4-watt bedroom monster with plenty of gain for any style of player.

NAMM '11 - Mesa/Boogie Royal Atlantic RA-100 Demo

Tue, 18 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she swings by the Mesa/Boogie booth. In this segment, we get our first demo of the Royal Atlantic 100 RA-100. Packing 100 watts of EL34 Brit-voiced attitude, this Royal Atlantic takes everything you love about Fullerton and Liverpool and brings it all together with rich, chest-thumping high gain in Mesa's traditional manner. The RA 100 also features their revolutionary new Channel Assignable Power Soaks that will redefine for you the concept of Power Expression and put you in total command of playing volume independent of power clip. Dial up a preamp sound in each of the Modes and crank in the perfect amount of power saturation at the right volume - and footswitch between them seamlessly Specifications: - All-Tube Amplifier: 4xEL-34 (or 6L6's), 7x12AX7 - Proprietary Multi-Soak™, Channel Assignable Power Attenuator provides each channel with a 5-position power attenuation switch (-16db, -12db, -8db, -4db & 0db) for Power Ratings ranging from 3 Watts to 100 Watts of Class A/B Power - Bias Select Switch (6L6/EL34) - Fixed Bias for Consistent, Maintenance Free Performance 2 Channels, 3 Footswitchable Modes Each mode with Independent Channel Master & Multi-Soak Power Controls (Multi-Soak Controls on back panel) - Channel 1 (Clean) features: Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Master & Multi-Soak (on back panel) - Channel 2 (Footswitchable Vintage Lo-Gain & Vintage Hi-Gain Modes) features: Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass, Master-Lo, Master-Hi, Multi-Soak Lo & Multi-Soak Hi (on back panel) - All-Tube, Long Spring Reverb with Auto Reverb Defeat Switch for Vintage Hi or Vintage Hi & Lo Modes ("Defeat" removes Reverb from selected mode/modes -- "On" applies Reverb to all Modes) - Reverb Hard-Bypass Switch removes entire Reverb Circuit from amp (all modes) - Fully Buffered FX Loop w/Automatic Hard-Bypass, which completely removes itself when not in use - Slave Out w/Level Control - External Switching Jacks for Vintage Low/Hi (Clean is default) - 22" Aluminum Chassis - 2 Button Footswitch (Clean, Vintage Low/Hi)

NAMM '11 - Fender Road Worn Player Series Demos

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Fender booth. In this segment, we get our first demo of the Road Worn Player Series' Strat and Tele. All three new Road Worn Player Series guitars—Road Worn Player Series Stratocaster, Road Worn Player Series Stratocaster HSS and Road Worn Player Series Telecaster—feature an alder body with a lightly worn lacquer finish, modern "C"-shaped maple neck with a lightly worn urethane finish, three-ply pickguard, aged knobs and switch tip, and deluxe gig bag. The Road Worn Player Series Stratocaster has a maple fretboard with 9.5" radius and medium jumbo frets, Texas Special single-coil pickups, five-way switching, and vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge. The Road Worn Player Series Stratocaster HSS has a rosewood fretboard with 9.5" radius and medium jumbo frets, Texas Special neck and middle pickups, Seymour Duncan Pearly Gates humbucking bridge pickup, five-way switching, and vintage-style synchronized tremolo bridge. The Road Worn Player Series Telecaster has a maple fretboard with 9.5" radius and medium jumbo frets, Tex Mex single-coil bridge pickup and Seymour Duncan '59 humbucking neck pickup, three-way switching, and Road Worn six-saddle strings-through-body bridge.

NAMM '11 - DBZ Guitars Imperial Aliento & Royale

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Andy Ellis is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where he visits the DBZ Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to check out the Imperial Aliento and the Royale models. The Imperial Aliento features: a Set Neck/24.75" scale mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard• mahogany/maple semi-hollow body • Z/Diamond Inlays • scrape binding • USA DBZ Signature Pickups • Vol/Tone/3-Way • Sperzel tuners • satin nickel hardware The Royale features: Set Neck/24.75" • flame maple body • maple neck w/ Z-Glide option • ebony Fingerboard • 22 Frets • Z/Diamond Inlays • Scrape Binding • USA DBZ Signature pickups • Vol/Tone/3-Way • Sperzel tuners • gold hardware The Z-Glide guitar necks, which will be available as an option on DBZ USA Custom Shop Guitars, utilize a surface designed to let your hand glide effortlessly up and down the neck. Dean Zelinsky's Z-Glide necks eliminate the sticky/clammy feeling gloss lacquered necks are known to produce. Invented by company founder Dean Zelinsky, the revolutionary Z-Glide guitar neck is achieved by precisely engraving carefully tested patterns into the back of the neck which reduce surface area while trapping moisture and sweat. The result is an ultra fast neck with a consistent, silky-smooth feel. "This is likely the first real breakthrough in guitar design in many years", explained Dean B. Zelinsky, CEO of DBZ Guitars. "No other company has aggressively addressed the surface feel of guitar necks. For other companies, satin or un-finished necks is the "solution" and has been for years...but neither satin or un-finished comes close to what the Z-Glide achieves in feel and playability. I believe the protection the finish provides is important which was part of the inspiration of developing the Z-Glide neck...the magic happens underneath the finish," concluded Zelinsky.

NAMM '11 - Fender 60th Anniversary P Bass

Mon, 17 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2011 NAMM Show where she visits the Fender booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear about the 60th Anniversary P Bass. Introduced in 1951, the Precision Bass was the world's first successful solid-body electric bass guitar; an instrument that revolutionized popular music so thoroughly that it even created a new kind of musician—the electric bassist. Sixty years later it is still the first word in electric bass and an essential and indispensable instrument in the hands of bass players worldwide. The 60th Anniversary Precision Bass embodies six decades of Fender bass legacy in a collectible U.S.-made instrument. Features include an ash body with Blackguard Blonde thin-skin lacquer finish, maple neck and fretboard with modern 9.5" radius and medium jumbo frets, vintage Precision Bass split single-coil pickup, black pickguard, high-mass vintage bridge, knurled control knobs, modern tuners, commemorative neckplate and Fender/SKB molded case.

Video Review - Way Huge Green Rhino MKII

Thu, 13 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review--Way Huge Green Rhino Mk II. The Mk II has all the gorgeous classic overdrive that you crave but it has evolved to include cool new features that make it even more rhinoceriffic. In addition to the Volume, Tone, and Drive controls, you get a 100Hz EQ knob to cut or boost your low end by 12dB. Your low notes can either shake the ground like a stampede across the savannah or cut through the mix like a charging rhino's horn. This pachyderm of a pedal also sports a Curve control to fine-tune the corner frequencies of your tone. All this amazing tone shaping makes other overdrives seem boring and one-dimensional by comparison. In front of a clean amp, with the Volume and Drive set at noon, you can go from pristine purity to a punchy, dynamic rhythm tone. Set the Drive low and crank the Volume and add tons of boost to wallop the input of any amp. Turn up the Drive control with the Rhino in front of a distorted channel and hear more gain and sustain than you ever thought your amp was capable of. And no matter how you use it, the Green Rhino Mk II will deliver clean operation, quiet relay-based true-bypass switching, and the rock-solid construction that Way Huge is known for.

Rig Rundown - Joe Satriani

Fri, 07 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the Chicago Theatre, in Chicago, IL, where she catches up with guitarist Joe Satriani before his 'Black Swans and Wormhole Wizards' Winter 2010 tour. In this Rig Rundown segment, Satriani walks us through all the gear and equipment he's using during the tour. Also, he talks about how this rig differs from the one he uses with supergroup Chickenfoot.

For his effects, Satriani uses a Vox Satriani Big Bad Wah Wah, Vox Satriani Ice 9 Overdrive, Vox Satriani Satchurator Distortion, two Vox Satriani Time Machine Delays, a Voodoo Lab Proctavia, a DigiTech Whammy, and a custom true bypass switch built by amp guru Ben Fargen (Fargen Amplification and Sonic Edge Effects).

For his amps, Satch is using three Marshall JVM410 heads that have been converted into working prototypes for a future signature Marshall head that should be released sometime in 2011. The heads are based on a JVM410 format, but each one has been tweaked and altered throughout his current tour.

And for his guitars, Satriani has been using two different Ibanez signature models--the JS1000 and the new JS2400. All of his Ibanez guitars are loaded with DiMarzio pickups.

Artist Interview - Andy Johns & Frank Infante

Wed, 05 Jan 2011 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he catches up with producer/engineer Andy Johns and guitarist Frank Infante.

You may not know Andy Johns by name, but you probably have some of his work in your music collection. He's a prolific producer/engineer/mixer who has worked with such legendary acts like Led Zeppelin (Led Zeppelin's II, III, and IV), the Rolling Stones (Exile on Main St, Goats Head Soup, It's Only Rock 'n' Roll), Van Halen (For Unlawful Carnal Knowledge), and even produced Eric Johnson's new disc Up Close. Johns talks about working with guitarists, earning co-production credits for his 21st birthday from sir Eric Clapton, and what it takes to get good guitar tone.

Guitarist Frank Infante has worked with Blondie and has just finished recording on the newest New York Dolls effort due out later in 2011. Infante talks about finding your tone, his favorite amps, and some of his signature signal chains from this days in Blondie.

Ernie Ball Music Man - New 2011 Colors

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at San Luis Obispo, CA, where he visits the Ernie Ball Music Man factory. In this segment, Scott Ball (grandson of Ernie Ball and son of Sterling) who specializes in sales and product development for EBMM, shows off new colors, configurations and pickguard options that EBMM are currently mulling over the 2011 production year.

Ernie Ball Music Man-Original Reflex & Steve Morse

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in San Luis Obispo, CA, where he visits the Ernie Ball Music Man facilities (where they make the guitars and basses). In this video segment, Chief Gear Designer Dudley Gimpel shows off two rare guitars--the #2 Steve Morse Signature guitar and the original Reflex prototype. While the Reflex is currently in EBMM's production line, the Reflex shown in this video is different from those you'd find on the shelves of your local guitar store--but it is the current guitar's namesake!

Ernie Ball Music Man - From the Vault: Basses

Fri, 31 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in San Luis Obispo, CA, where he visits the Ernie Ball Music Man facilities (where they make the guitars and basses). In this video segment, Chief Gear Designer Dudley Gimpel opens the EBMM vault to show off some vintage basses. Here, Gimpel shows off a Leo Fender-built 1976 StingRay bass that preceded the EBMM company. In addition, we get to peek at the original EBMM StingRay bass, an original-run Sabre, a Classic Series StingRay 5 and an original Bongo 6-string.

How To Build Ernie Ball Music Man Guitars & Basses

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in San Luis Obisbo, CA, where he gets a tour of the Ernie Ball Music Man facilities from EBMM's CEO Sterling Ball.

In this segment, Sterling takes us through the Ernie Ball Music Man factory that produces the company's guitars and basses. Here, we get to see specific processes on how the guitars are setup, how the necks are carved, shaped, and given EBMM's signature feel and playability, the patented chamber patterns of an Axis, how they do seamless binding, and Sterling talks about how it's hard being a CEO during these shaky economic times.

Ernie Ball Music Man - From the Vault: Guitars

Thu, 30 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in San Luis Obispo, CA, where he tours the Ernie Ball Music Man factory. In San Luis Obispo, CA, EBMM designs and builds their guitars and basses, while their facility in Coachella, CA, handles manufacturing of strings and other guitar-related accessories.

In this segment, EBMM's Chief Designer Dudley Gimpel gives a personal tour of their historic guitar collection, including rare models and prototypes of the Eddie Van Halen guitar, Nigel Tufnel's (Spinal Tap) Signature Mr. Horsepower guitar, Steve Morse signature, one of the first Silhouettes, and a prototype of Albert Lee's signature guitar.

Video Review - Burriss Dirty Red Head

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review on the Burriss Dirty Red head, which is featured in Premier Guitar's January 2011 print issue. Read the full review here - http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine...

The Burriss Dirty Red head is a little 18-watter that is fired by three Mullard reissue 12AX7 preamp tubes, an Electro-Harmonix EZ81 rectifier tube and two JJ EL84 tubes in the power section. Burriss, hot off the heels of the release of their popular Royal Bluesman, packs a lot of both qualities in their newest little monster, the 18-watt, EL84-driven Dirty Red. It's also built around a cascading preamp design that enables higher-gain sounds at lower volume, which gives it the goods to stand tall in the mini-amp crowd. On the front panel, you'll find a familiar 3-band equalization section consisting of Bass, Middle, and Treble knobs, along with separate Gain and Master volume controls. But nestled between the Middle and Treble controls, you'll find another knob called Top Cut. Burriss says the control is designed to tame the high end and warm the signal at higher gain settings. Anyone familiar with a presence control will find it works in a similar fashion. Finally, there's a Loop switch for engaging the effects loop, which can also be activated using a footswitch inserted into a rear-panel TRS 1/4" jack.

Video Review - Goodsell Valpreaux 21

Tue, 21 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond walks us through his most recent review--the Goodsell Valpreaux 21 combo--which is featured in the January 2011 issue of Premier Guitar.

Read the full print review here - http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine...

The 21-watt Valpreaux weighs a very manageable 30 pounds—roughly three-quarters the heft of a blackface Deluxe Reverb—and it's available in any covering or grill-cloth option listed on Mojo Musical Supply's website. Ours came in striking red Tolex with a black-and-tan grill. Top-panel features include a delightfully simple EQ section with crème-colored Tone, Volume, and Gain knobs, as well as Reverb, Depth, and Speed knobs for the three-spring reverb and footswitchable, bias-vary tremolo circuit. There's also a metal vent beneath the handle to help keep the tubes cool so they last longer and operate more reliably. Other Valpreaux features include a 12" Goodsell RGH speaker modeled after a Celestion G12H, three 12AX7 preamp tubes, and a 5AR4/GZ34 rectifier tube that runs approximately 390 volts.

Factory Tour - Premier Builders Guild's Guitars

Fri, 17 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Arroyo Grande, CA, at the Premier Builders Guild shop. In this video segment, we get the lowdown on what Premier Builders Guild is all about, what builders are affiliated with the guild (Gene Baker, Dennis Fano, Roger Giffin, Johan Gustavsson, Saul Koll, and Jason Z. Schroeder), and also how these US-made, handbuilt guitars differ from the custom-made instruments built by the guild's luthiers.

Here, we get to see how PBG enables players to choose from their portfolio of boutique, masterbuilt guitars without the uncertainty, long wait times, and lack of customer support often associated with boutique instruments. The PBG shop is run by master luthier and head engineer Gene Baker and production manager Gil Vasquez who have over 30 years of combined experience and expertise in the guitar-building world.

Rig Rundown - Reverend Horton Heat

Mon, 13 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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.

In this Rig Rundown video segment, the Rev talks about his signature Gretsch G6120RHH Hollowbody electric guitar, switching from his tried-and-true 1978 Fender Deluxe Reverb amp to a Gretsch Executive combo, and why he uses a rackmount delay during his live shows. In addition to the gear talk, the Rev talks and show off some techniques and playing styles he uses on a nightly basis while performing.

Rig Rundown - Hank Williams III

Wed, 08 Dec 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's 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 both his setups that he uses on a nightly basis--one for his traditional country set and another for his metal set. For the country set, Hank III uses Guild SB-37 acoustics through a Randall head and Port City 2x12 cabs. During the metal set, he uses Guild Nightbird solidbodies through an original VHT Pitbull 2x12. His current pedalboard includes a Dunlop wah, Electro-Harmonix POG 2, and an original ProCo Turbo Rat fuzz pedal.

Rig Rundown - Jason Mraz

Mon, 22 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at Wrigley Field in September 2010 where she catches up with Jason Mraz's guitar tech JD who takes us through Mraz's current lineup of guitars, amps, and effects.

Currently, Mraz uses Taylor acoustics exclusively, including his signature model single cutaway acoustic/electric. In addition, Mraz plays through a '65 Fender Twin Reverb reissue 2x12 combo, and he uses a Moollon wah, overdrive and delay. Another effect Mraz leans on during his live sets is a Boss digital reverb pedal.

SPONORED: David Grissom on Asterope Cables

Sat, 20 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Video Review - Orange TH30 Head

Fri, 19 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review of the Orange Amplification TH30 head (also available in a 1x12 combo), which is featured in the December issue of Premier Guitar.

The TH30 head is a 30 watt head running on EL84 power tubes. The simple control layouts of Orange amplifiers have always been a design strength. In the case of the TH30, that philosophy remains very much intact. Each of the amp's two channels—which you can select using a front-panel toggle—is controlled by just three knobs, which means you can dial in both clean and dirty sounds with very little fuss. The Clean channel features a Volume knob and Bass and Treble EQ controls, while the Dirty channel features Gain, Volume, and Shape knobs.

The amp's overall wattage can be cut from the maximum of 30 watts to 15 watts, using the 3-way standby switch on the front panel. And if you're in the mood for some low-wattage, greasy-amp goodness, another rear-panel switch lets you knock the wattage down to a tiny seven watts by bypassing two of the four power tubes. Rounding out the modern options are a series effects loop and a jack for an optional channel footswitch.

LA Amp Show '10 - Two Notes Torpedo VM-202 Demo

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the Two Notes Engineering room. In this segment, we get our first look and listen at Two Notes' VM-202.

The VM-202 is a dual-processor guitar/bass cab simulator. It handles both analog (line balanced/unbalanced) and digital signals. For it to work, you simply plug in your bass/guitar preamp (or other instrument with a line output) and you go straight into an exclusive tube stage simulator, along with the acclaimed Torpedo algorithm. You can play two cab + microphone simulations simultaneously and reproduce a multi-microphone miking process. The package includes over 50 speaker simulations, 50 speakers simulations, 8 microphone simulations, and 100 presets.

LA Amp Show '10 - WhiteBox Engineering Cabinets

Fri, 12 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the WhiteBox Engineering room. In this segment, we get the scoop from Douglas White on what the new company is all about.

WhiteBox builds high-quality, custom guitar cabinets in USA and markets them through the company's online store. Customization of the WhiteBox product range only starts with the colors and fabrics available -- the more important customization comes from the ability to choose from a wide range of speakers. WhiteBox offers the highly-popular Vintage 30 and G12K-100 from Celestion, but they specialize in Eminence Speakers -- of which they offer nearly every model.

WhiteBox went online in September 2010, with three products in the Modern Series at launch, and several other configurations and styles in development. The Modern Series cabinets are made from 13-ply 18mm Baltic Birch and feature convertable rear panels for open, semi-open, or closed-back performance. The Modern Series currently offers 1x12, 2x12, and 4x12 cabinets, all available either loaded or unloaded.

LA Amp Show '10 - Soloway Guitars Single 15" Demo

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the Soloway Guitars room. In this segment, we get to check out Soloway's brand new hollowbody guitar, the Single 15". Jim Soloway describes his newest model, the Single 15", as the "hollowbody killer." The guitar has a 15" lower bout and a design that involves a neck block that extends to the bottom of the neck pickup. There is also another small block under the bridge. The rest of the body is completely hollow. The guitar is available with a 25.5" or 27" scale length, standard (1 11/16" at the nut) or fingerstyle (1 13/16" at the nut) spacing, and with six or seven strings.

LA Amp Show - Sweetwood Guitars Comet Surftop Demo

Thu, 11 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the Sweetwood Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to check out one of Sweetwood's Comet Surftop Standards in action.

The Comet Signature is similar to other company's Private Stock collections. Only the finest examples of each species of wood are used - the once in a lifetime pieces. Every "Signature Model" is a one off and has unique features.

Inspired by the classic styling's of the 1960's surf era, the Rock-Rite features a classic tone with some modern appointments. The Rock-Rite features our modern 2-bolt neck construction, a method of neck attachment that is simply stronger, more durable and tighter than a four-bolt can achieve. The ergonomically designed heal block allows near seamless access to the upper registers. Tonally, the 2-bolt separates itself by improving string attack and enhancing both note bloom and sustain.

The Comet is their flagship model and features fast and comfortable necks. The Standards come with an Eastern rock maple top on a mahogany body, quarter-sawn multi-lam neck with a pau ferro fretboard, Hipshot hardware, and custom wound pickups.

LA Amp Show '10 - Zaolla Instrument & Audio Cables

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he swings by the Zaolla Cables room. In this segment, we get to check out some of Zaolla and Hosa's guitar, instrument, audio, and multimedia cables that guitarists, producers and audiophiles can use to record and perform.

LA Amp Show '10-Lapdancer Guitars Solidbody Models

Wed, 10 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the Lapdancer Guitars room. In this segment, we get to hear from Loni Spector, creator and the main-man behind the Amp Shows, talk about his line of custom, one-off solidbody electric guitars made under the Lapdancer brand name that started out over 10 years ago as a lap steel guitar company.

Lapdancers electrics are unique takes and spins on classics like T- and S-style guitars, including the Holecaster that is a T-style guitar with dozens of holes in it to reduce the guitar's original hefty body weight, two T-style guitars loaded with TV Jones Filter'Tron pickups, and a S-style guitar that commemorates the Amp Shows that Spector has been running for years.

LA Amp Show-Far East Electric Phoenix Type 1 Demo

Tue, 09 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the Far East Electric room. In this segment, we get to check out their Phoenix Type 1 Overdrive stompbox. The pedal celebrates 6L6GC/5881-based tones and features a Fender Bassman-type tone stack with its controls including Volume, Presence, Treble, and Bass.

Rig Rundown - Gov't Mule's Warren Haynes

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at in Iowa City, IA, where she catches up with Warren Hayne's guitar tech--Brian Farmer. In this segment, we get to see Warren's amps--Diaz, Soldano and PRS, which all run through Marshall 4x12--his guitars that include some Gibson Les Pauls, ES-335s, Firebirds and a very rare 12-string Les Paul.

LA Amp Show '10 - Longhorn Amps Texas Blues

Mon, 08 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the Longhorn Amplifiers room. In this segment, Joe chats with Longhorn's Terry Wright about their model the Texas Blues. Powered by a pair of KT66 tubes, the Texas Blues head from Longhorn Amps kicks out 50 watts of burly tone. The rear panel provides dual 10-turn pots that allow players to individually bias each output tube. This is especially handy for using non-matched, vintage tube sets. Using the amp's test points, you can quickly re-bias the head for 6L6, 6V6, EL34, KT88, and 5881 power tubes. In addition to a standard input jack, the Texas Blues offers an alternative FET input that adds a clean boost to either the Clean or OD channel.

LA Amp Show '10-Surreal Amplification Classic Demo

Fri, 05 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he swings by the Surreal Amplification room. In this segment, we get to check out a custom C.M. 50 head in action.

Surreal's amplifiers are built similar to vintage amps, for instance, when you are running this amp in the non-master volume configuration, you have only two tube gain stages just like the original Marshalls and Fenders. As with the original non-master volume amps, this setting gets nastier as the volume is cranked. Low to medium levels provide a relatively clean bluesy tone. Maxed out is brown tone city with EL34's. There is a Post Phase Inverter Master Volume that can be used in this setting to create additional overdrive. Clean players will love the Jazz Boost option for a smooth, warm, smokey jazz tone perfect for ES335 type guitars.

It can come with a Surreal Stage setting that adds yet another tube gain stage to the party. Now you are entering the realm of hot-rodded and modded, boutique amp heaven. It's called the Surreal stage due to the fact that the classic rock tone is retained but the gain is over the top. Another tonal option is the Slope control that sweeps through the mid range. Using this control in conjunction with the Resonance control, almost any tone you can dream up is at your fingertips. The presence control has a slightly wider range than most presence controls just in case you need more bite. The half way point on this control is equivalent to the full position on most.

LA Amp Show '10-Ugly Amps Ugly 100, BIGFOOT Demos

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where we get to check out Ugly Amps two newest product--the Ugly 100 head and the BIGFOOT Gain Booster pedal. Ugly Amps generally produces small wattage amps like their popular Ugly 18, but at this Amp Show they stepped into the full-size amplifier arena with their Ugly 100. Also, they showed off their first pedal creation the BIGFOOT. The BIGFOOT is a gain booster with a full EQ also a bypass for the tonestack and an extra boost can be added. They say it works well with the Ugly 18 like adding the high gain channel those amps don't have.

Artist Interview - Eric Johnson

Wed, 03 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the Englert Theatre in Iowa City, IA, to chat with bluesy rock guitarist Eric Johnson before performing for the Acoustic Masters tour. In this video segment, Eric Johnson talks about his new album Up Close, the reasoning behind selling some of his vintage gear--including an original '62 Strat--going back to his old Marshall cab setup and his signature Martin acoustic.

LA Amp Show '10 - Metro Amps 1967 Replica Cab Demo

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the Metropoulos Amps room. In this segment, we get to see and hear their new Metropoulos 1967 Pinstripe Cab Demo played through a '66 Replica 45/100 head.

The 1967 True Era Replica Cabs are contructed from their proprietary reverse engineering of vintage Marshall speaker cabinets. The addition of EC Collins' reproduction pinstripe grillcloth fabric completes the 1967 cosmetics. Cabinet structure, hardware, and parts are based entirely on a set of vintage 1968 Marshall straight and slant cabs. Precise measurements of every part of the vintage cabinets were converted to CNC plans that allow them to produce true replicas. In addition, they fabricate their own proprietary cabinet hardware and metal parts. The process, hardware, and finished product are completely exclusive to Metropoulos True Replicas.

LA Amp Show - VHT Special 6 Ultra,AXL Badwater USA

Tue, 02 Nov 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the VHT Amplifiers and AXL Guitars room. In this segment, we get to see a prototype from both companies--a VHT Special 6 Ultra head and a Badwater USA S-style guitar.

The VHT Special 6 Ultra is based on the Special 6 head that was released at last Winter NAMM, but has an EL34 power tube. The Badwater USA prototype is based on the popular Badwater import series created by AXL last year, but now they are bringing the guitars from their privately-owned Chinese factories and having them assembled, fret-dressed, and fitted with high-quality components in their California shop.

LA Amp Show '10 - Jule Amps Paycheck 15 Demo

Thu, 28 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the Jule Amplifiers room. In this segment, we get the chance to get up close and personal with Jule's Paycheck 15 head.

Boasting some of the most unique heads at the show, Jule Potter showed off his Paycheck amps. Hand-built in California, the all-tube Paycheck is available in 40 or 15 watts with an all-steel, powder-coated chassis. The 40-watt features dual 6L6s, while the 15-watt uses dual 6V6s. Both amps use Russian 6SL7 preamp tubes. The amps retail for $1285 (40-watt) and $1185 (15-watt).

LA Amp Show '10 - Egnater Amps Tweaker 40 Demo

Wed, 27 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the Egnater Amplifiers room. In this segment, we get to see and hear about the newest additions to the Tweaker line--the Tweaker 40 and Tweaker 88 heads.

Known for bringing prototypes to Amp Shows and using experienced player feedback to further tweak their latest designs, Egnater did more of the same by unveiling prototypes of new versions the company's popular Tweaker amp. The Tweaker 40 is a two-channel head with dual 6L6s. The channels are identical and each features a set of the standard Tweaker controls (Tight/Deep, Bright/Normal, and Hot/Clean), while adding a Mid Cut/Normal mini toggle, plus a Master Volume with Vintage/Modern mini toggle. The two channels share an EQ with a USA/AC/Brit mini toggle. The Tweaker 88 features the same preamp with two KT88 power tubes. The Tweaker 40 and 88 are set to retail around $600 and $800, respectively.

LA Amp Show '10 - GNI Pedals Phaser/Flanger, Fuzz

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he swings by the GNI Pedals room. In this segment, we get to hear two of their pedals in action: the Phaser/Flanger and the Multi Fuzz/Vintage Distortion. GNI Pedals made their first splash at an Amp Show this past weekend in LA. Showcasing their entire line of original pedals including the Shred Pro SP1, Multi Fuzz/Vintage Distortion, Amp Simulator, Xtreme Distortion, Phaser & Flanger, Analog Stereo Dual Chorus, Dual Drive DD1, Bass Shaper, and Path Finder. Most of these analog boxes feature two pedals built into one. The company's line of true bypass micro pedals will be launched in January with a lower price-point.

LA Amp Show '10 - Tungsten Amps Buckwheat Demo

Tue, 26 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the Tungsten Amps room. In this segment, we get up close and personal with Tungsten's 30 watt combo, the Buckwheat.

Tungsten's approach to building amplifiers is to follow in the footsteps of the Fender tweed designs of the mid- to late-50s focusing on compression, sag, and a complimentary mid-range tonality with various dynamic levels.

The Buckwheat is a 30 watt combo driven by 6L6 power tubes and shares the same preamp and voicing as Tungsten's smaller combo--the Crema Wheat by having 2-12AX7 preamp tubes and a GZ34 rectifier tube.

LA Amp Show '10 - Celestion G12H30 75 Hertz Demo

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the Celestion room. In this segment, we get to see and hear guitarist Steve Trovato demo the new G12H30 75 Hertz speaker. Based on the classic G12H30 55 hertz speaker labeled the "Hendrix speaker," the new 75 hertz model gives players just another option within Celestion's lineup of exceptional speakers.

LA Amp Show '10 - Tonic Amps Vapour Demo

Mon, 25 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

G's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the Tonic Amps room. In this segment, we get to check out Tonic's Vapour head.

The Vapour is tone machine for small to medium sized clubs with a 20 watt Push-Pull, class AB output section (EL84 or 6V6) utilizing a clean to mean single channel preamp. This amp can be tonally controlled with a Treble, Mid, Bass tone stack with a presence and bright switch. This amp will give you tremendous gain felxibility in both your volume control and pick attack. As opposed to using channel switching you can easily set up the amp and use the volume knob on your guitar as a gain control. This amp also features a 4-8-16 ohm impedance switch so that it can be better matched with your speaker cabinet.

LA Amp Show '10 - WattGrinder Eng 12" & 15" Cabs

Sat, 23 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the WattGrinder Engineering room. Now specializing in cabs, WattGrinder is producing cabs loaded with 15" Eminence guitar speakers. The idea is to give players more body and dynamic range a la SRV in the '80s. The cabs are also aimed at 7- and 8-string guitarists who have a larger frequency range. WattGrinder also builds cabs with 12" speakers, and incorporates a Dominator-style split-angle that is aimed to spread sound around a space in a big way.

LA Amp Show '10 - Goodsell Valpreaux 40 Demo

Fri, 22 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the Goodsell Amplifiers room. In this segment, we get to see and hear the Valpreaux 40 (a prototype) in action compliments of guitarist Phil X. The Valpreaux 40 is a 40 watt combo inspired by certain Valco, Supro, and Gretsch combos of the '60s. It features the relatively obscure 6973 power tube that imparts a different sonic signature from the EL84-based models that comprise the bulk of the Goodsell product line. The Valpreaux has a simplified front-end similar to the Super 17/33, with the same award-winning tremolo and non-intrusive reverb, as well as an ultra-transparent post-phase inverter master volume. Richard Goodsell believes that this amplifier, if for no other reason, should exist to be matched with a Telecaster in the bridge position because of its ultra-high clean headroom.

LA Amp Show '10 - TomasZewicZ 40/70 Overdrive Demo

Thu, 21 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the TomasZewicZ Amplifiers room to check out a demo of the TZZ-40/70 Overdrive. The new 40/70 is switchable between 40 and 70 watts and comes with a footswitchable overdrive. The amp has a Master Volume, Cut, Presence, Bass, Middle, Treble, Overdrive, Drive, and Preamp level controls. Tubes: 12DW7, 12AX7, 3-12AT7s, and 4-EL34s.

Artist Interview - Andy McKee

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Iowa City, IA, where he visits the Acoustic Masters tour featuring Andy McKee, Peppino D'Agostino and Eric Johnson. In this segment, we get to hear from Andy McKee on his playing style, his latest album "Joyland," and what it's like for a self-proclaimed EJ-fanatic to tour with Mr. Eric Johnson.

Artist Performance - Andy McKee "Hunter's Moon"

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Iowa City, IA, where he stops by the Acoustic Masters tour. In this segment, acoustic YouTube phenom Andy McKee talks to us about and then performs "Hunter's Moon" -- a track off his most recent album "Joyland."

Artist Interview - Ron Wood "I Feel Like Playing"

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Ron Wood discusses his new album, "I Feel Like Playing," with Premier Guitar Editor-in-Chief Shawn Hammond at the New York Palace Hotel on September 23, 2010. Read the full interview here: http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine...

Experience PRS '10 - Paul Reed Smith Interview

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at Experience PRS 2010 where he sits down and talks with Paul Reed Smith about all things PRS Guitars for the upcoming 2011 year. In this video interview, PRS talks about the new V12 finish, DC3, NF3, and JA-15 guitars, and the new Recording Amp. In addition, he talks about what it takes to be a guitar innovator and entrepreneur in today's economic climate--and why it's vital to PRS Guitars.

The DC3 is features a flat alder body, bolt-on neck, steel bridge components, and three proprietary PRS DC3 singlecoil pickups based on PRS's award-winning 513 model platform, the DC3 has a warm, vintage tone and loads of modern appeal.

The NF3 is named after its versatile pickup configuration (3 pickups paired with a 5-way blade switch), the NF3 utilizes the modern pickup technology of PRS Narrowfield pickups. Narrowfields use the same wire as PRS's coveted 57/08 pickups, but are narrower pole-to-pole and deeper front-to-back. The result is a new sounding pickup system with exceptional clarity. Paired with a "pattern regular" bolt-on neck and flat body design, the NF3 is a modern classic.

The result of a collaboration between Paul Reed Smith and Paul Jackson, Jr., the JA-15 was originally designed with jazz musicians in mind. Highlights include a "pattern" neck shape, 53/10 pickups, a 2-piece adjustable bridge, and "V12" finish...all newly offered as standard appointments for the first wave of 2011 products. The warmth of the spruce top paired with the high-end clarity of the figured maple back creates a resonance in this guitar that is balanced with tonal clarity.

PRS is proud to offer a twenty-five piece limited run of Experience PRS 2010 Recording Amps. External switches on many gain and tone components that are normally inaccessible create a nearly infinite tonal and gain palate, making this "universal" amp perfect for recording...as does the amp's ability to go from the hardest of rock to super clean tones and cover everything in between.

Experience PRS '10 - Cody Kilby Solo Acoustic Jam

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at Experience PRS 2010 event where we get to check out guitarist Cody Kilby (Ricky Skaggs, Bryan Sutton) perform a solo acoustic song with a PRS Acoustic guitar.

LA Amp Show '10 - Vox Amplifiers AC15HW1X

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the Vox Amplifiers booth and checks out the new handwired AC15HW1X. It has a handwired turret board construction, birch-ply cabinets featuring solid bracing and a natural high frequency diffuser, all-tube design, ECC83/12AX7 preamp tubes (x3), EL84 power tube quartet; (AC30 models); EL84 Duet (AC15 models), GZ34 rectifier (AC30 models); EZ81 rectifier (AC15 models), fitted with matched Ruby Tubes that provide extended dynamic range, traditional VOX two-channel design, Top Boost and Normal, High and Low inputs for each channel, and the Normal channel provides an additional BRIGHT switch while the top boost channel provides a HOT/COOL switch to achieve even more gain. The Master Volume/BYPASS switch completely bypasses the Master Volume section, OP mode switch cut the amp's Output Power level in half. It has a vintage fawn-colored vinyl, reminiscent of the 1960 classic AC30, which is either loaded with a Celestion Alnico Blue (AC15HW1X) or Celestion G12M (AC15HW1) Greenback.

LA Amp Show '10 - Arcane Inc Custom Pickups Demo

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he swings by the Arcane Pickups room to check out a demo of Arcane's 60s Tele (bridge) and Alnico 5 (neck). Arcane Inc pickups are custom, hand-wound pickups crafted by Rob Timmons. The company offers vintage-style replica pickups and specializes in distressed and antiqued looks. Timmons takes built-to-order requests. His pickups are standard in James Trussart's steel-bodied guitars.

Experience PRS '10 - Orianthi "Voodoo Child"

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at Experience PRS 2010 where we captured Orianthi's smokin' rendition of Jimi Hendrix's "Voodoo Child (Slight Return)."

LA Amp Show-WattGrinder ToneGrinder X100 Tube Demo

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he swings by the WattGrinder room. In this segment, we get to hear the latest WattGrinder ToneGrinder X100 tube devices in action. These tube replacements are neither solid-state or vacuum, but rather what WattGrinder's Daryl Ford describes as non-glass, non-vacuum 12AX7 tube devices. There are four models in two different series—the Expanded Output Series and the recently released X100 Custom Series. Keep an eye out for our video demo of these devices. "The idea of ToneGrinder is to open up the frequency, the dynamic range, the amplifier's capability to give player's the most out of their equipment," Ford told us.

LA Amp Show '10 - BC Audio Amplifier No. 8 Demo

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where we get to check out BC Audio. In this segment, we get to check out BC Audio's newest amplifier--Amplifier No. 8. The No. 8, is a class A, single-channel, 25-watter loaded with a 5AR4/GZ34 rectifier, two 5881 power tubes and two 6SL7 octal preamp tubes. The head is available in a vintage green ammo can or a standard cab box in black and red.

LA Amp Show '10 - Kauer Guitars Double Hollow Demo

Fri, 15 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he checks in at the Kauer Guitars room. In this segment, Doug Kauer of Kauer Guitars shows off his newest prototype of the Double Hollow model. a prototype of his Daylighter hollowbody model. It features a fully-carved Eastern maple back (his Daylighters typically have a flat Spanish cedar back) and a 4" Spanish cedar core block which is attached to the Spanish cedar top. Kauer describes the guitar as having 60-70% more internal volume. Initially, Kauer was disappointed because he was hoping the guitar would be somewhat ES-175-ish, but he was happy to discover the guitar is very much like an ES-335.

LA Amp Show '10 - Scumback Speakers M75 65W Demo

Thu, 14 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the Scumback Speakers room. In this segment, we get to check out Scumback's M75 65W speaker demoed by a Friedman Naked head.

Scumback describes the M75 as being a warm, detailed midrange enhanced guitar speaker with smooth overdrive and distortion tones. Great sound right out of the box due to factory aging, design and break-in procedures. This is a superb tone and sound recreation of the G12M Pre Rola era "Greenback" that was used in Marshall stacks and combos, and many other British amps of the era such as Vox, Orange, Sound City.

LA Amp Show '10 - Morgan Amplification RCA35 Demo

Wed, 13 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the Morgan Amplification room and gets the latest scoop on the RCA35 handbuilt by Joe Morgan. Joe Morgan's RCA35 drew constant crowds where it was set up in the Mercury Magnetics room. The amp is a small, 35-watt, full tone stack amp with lots of volume, extremely musical chime, controllable breakup and jazz-ready cleans. Powered by Mercury transformers and two 6L6s (it can also run on 6V6, KT66, KT77 and 5881 tubes), the amp has two 12AX7s in the preamp and has a GZ34 rectifier.

LA Amp Show '10 - Satellite Amps Omega & Space Boy

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he checks out the newest products from Satellite Amps. In this video segment, we get to hear the loudest amplifier at the LA Amp Show was Satellite's updated Omega MK II. Designer Adam Grimm's goal was to create an amp that is loud and aggressive, even at the lowest of volume settings. This 50-watt beast is loaded with a pair of 12AX7 preamp tubes and a pair of EL34 power tubes. It has a solid state rectifier and a three-control front panel with Volume, Bass, and Treble.

LA Amp Show '10 - Friedman Amps Dirty Shirley Demo

Mon, 11 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he swings by the Friedman Amplification room. In this video segment, we get to check out Friedman's Dirty Shirley and Naked heads. The Dirty Shirley sounds like Jimmy Page on the early Zeppelin records. Watch our video demo and decide just how accurate that statement is. (We have a mountain of editing to do... keep an eye out, that video is coming soon!)The Dirty Shirley is a 6L6-based head with a tube rectifier. Friedman describes the amp as being loosely based on a JTM45 platform, but the amp does have a Gain control and Master Volume, too. In comparison to a lot of Friedman's other popular amps (Naked, Brown Eye), the Dirty Shirley is a little more "classic" and has no switches and no effects loop—just great rockin' tone.

LA Amp Show '10 - LSL Instruments & Red Jones Amps

Thu, 07 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 LA Amp Show where he visits the room shared by LSL Instruments and Red Jones Amplifiers. In this segment, we get to check out LSL Instruments' Paisley T-Bone Pine, T-Bone Aged SA, and a S-style model. In addition, we get to hear these LSL Instrument guitars through Red Jones Liverpool model influenced by the Trainwreck model.

Rig Rundown - Tim Reynolds of Dave Matthews Band

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at the Qwest Center in Omaha, NE, where he catches up with Dave Matthews Band's lead guitarist Tim Reynolds. In this segment, Reynolds shows us his Mesa/Boogie Dual Rectifier, Mesa/Boogie 4x12 cabinet, his pedalboard featuring a MXR Line Driver, Way Huge Swollen Pickle, Dunlop Crybaby Wah, Ernie Ball Volume Pedal, and a Moogerfooger Ring Modulator pedal. His current lineup of guitars includes a Gibson Flying V, a Gibson Les Paul Standard, and two H-S-S Strats.

Rig Rundown - Dave Matthews

Wed, 06 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

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. Dave Matthews' current lineup of gear includes Fender Strats, Taylor acoustic models (6-string and 12) including his new signature model featuring 'Grux' inspired inlays. During songs Dave plays electric guitar, he runs his dual-humbucker Strats through an isolated 1x12 Matchless combo.

LA Amp Show '10: Fender Mustang,Hot Rod Deluxe III

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Video Review - Egnater Tweaker Amp

Mon, 04 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Editor in Chief Shawn Hammond walks us through his latest review--Egnater Tweaker head and 1x12 extension cab. The Tweaker is loaded with three 12AX7 preamp tubes and two 6V6 power tubes. The Tweaker is an ultra-compact and versatile all-tube amp that offers a unique and sophisticated tone with an abundance of tonal variations via the on-board "Tweaker" selector switches. The Gain, EQ and Master sections each have a Tweaker switch providing a wide-range of tones from the ultra smooth and satisfying to fully over-saturated lead tones. The Tweaker's front panel controls include Vintage/Modern switch that controls the Master Volume, a USA/AC/Brit switch that coincides with the 3-band EQ (Treble, Middle, Bass), Hot/Clean switch that works with the Gain knob, a Bright/Normal switch, and a Tight/Deep switch. Click here to read the full written review...

LA Amp Show '10 - 65Amps London Pro Demo

Sun, 03 Oct 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Line 6 POD HD400 Demo

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Calabasas, CA at Line 6 headquarters for the first demo of their new HD amp modeling technology. In this video, we get to listen to some of the models in the POD HD400. The POD HDs include 16 new amp models. The 16 HD amp models offer an incredibly wide array of amp tones, and they do so with previously unachievable realism. They are inspired by* a variety of immortal modern and vintage guitar amplifiers including a Fender® Twin Reverb®, Hiwatt® Custom 100, Supro® S6616, Gibson® EH-185, Divided by 13 JRT 9/15, Dr. Z® Route 66, Vox® AC-30 (Top Boost), Marshall® JTM-45 MkII, Park 75, Mesa/Boogie® Dual Rectifier®, ENGL® Fireball 100, and more. (Recognizable amplifiers modeled for previous POD products have been re-modeled for POD HD using the new HD amp modeling technology.) Read the full press release...

Make sure to also check out our exclusive video demo of Line 6's new DT50 amp head here.

Line 6 DT50 Amp Head Demo

Thu, 30 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

http://www.premierguitar.com - PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at Line 6 headquarters in Calabasas, CA for the first demo of their new flagship amplifier, the DT50. The DT50 is a collaboration with Reinhold Bogner that features two channels that can be switched between four amp voicings, Class A or Class A/B, and Pentode or Triode. The amp integrates Bogner's EL34 tube power section with Line 6's new HD amp modeling and Line 6 LINK technology. Read the official press release...

Make sure to also check out our exclusive video demo of the POD HD400.

Video Review - Matamp MiniMat II Head

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner takes us through one of his latest review--the Matamp Minimat 2 head. The Matamp Minimat 2 is a 4 watt, all-tube that features one Edicron 6V6GT power tube and two JJ ECC83 S preamp tubes. The Minimat 2 controls include Gain, Boost, Volume, and Tone. The Boost knob lets you preset additional gain and turn it on and off with a footswitch.

Video Review - Scarlett Amplifiers Screamer 70

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review--the Scarlett Amplifiers Screamer 70. The Screamer 70 is loaded with three 12AX7 preamp tubes feeding two Tung-Sol 6550 power tubes. The 70's front panel controls include Presence, Bass, Mids, Treble, Master, and Gain.

Video Review - DBZ Guitars Peacemaker Cavallo V

Tue, 21 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review--DBZ Guitars Peacemaker Cavallo V. The 24 3/4" scale Peacemaker features a mahogany slab body and maple top that features precision cut designs harking back to the leatherwork of the Old West and spooky art of H.R. Geiger. It has a 12" radius mahogany neck capped with a ebony fingerboard, and is loaded with PAF-style pickups.

Artist Interview - Monte Montgomery

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Adam Moore is On Location at the Guitar Town Festival in Copper Mountain, CO, where he catches up with Monte Montgomery. In this video segment, we get to hear from the acoustic master about his most recent album (self-titled), writing music, breaking the Austin conception of guitarists, and his '87 Alvarez that is has been his main guitar for over two decades.

Social Distortion Acoustic Jam

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Council Bluffs, IA, where he catches up with Social Distortion's Mike Ness and Jonny Wickersham. In this segment, we get to check out Jonny's 1930s lap steel and Mike's 1940s Gibson J-35 in action as they play us a few tunes.

Rig Rundown-Social D Mike Ness & Jonny Wickersham

Thu, 16 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's 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.

Ness' current live setup includes 70s Gibson Les Paul Deluxes (two-goldtops), a '67 Fender Bassman head going through two Marshall 1960B 4x10 cabs. The only pedal in his setup is a Boss SD-1 Overdrive. Wickersham's setup includes original '60s Les Paul Juniors and a '50s Telecaster that run through a Satellite head and two Marshall 4x12 cabs.

Rig Rundown - John Mayer

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Rebecca Dirks is On Location at Tinley Park, IL, where she goes onstage and checks out John Mayer's current live setup with the help of legendary guitar tech Rene Martinez (Stevie Ray Vaughan, Prince, Mick Jones).

In this segment, Rene walks us through John's amps (Dumble Steel Stringer, Two-Rock John Mayer Signature, and Fender Bassman), his cabinets (Alessandro 2x12s with Celestions), his effects (including Eventide TimeFactor, a Boss GE-7 Equalizer, an Ibanez TS-10 Tube Screamer Classic, a Roger Linn AdrenaLinn III Beat-Synced Filter Effects Processor, a Korg Toneworks G4 Rotary Speaker Simulator, a Klon Centaur Professional Overdrive, a small Analog Man Comprossor, an original Marshall Bluesbreaker, a Keeley Electronics Katana Clean Boost, a MXR M-108 10-band EQ, a Roger Linn AdrenaLinn Groove Filter FX-Amp Modeling-Drum Box Processor, a Roger Linn AdrenaLinn II Beat-Synched Filter Effects Processor, a Way Huge Aqua Puss Analog Delay, and an additional Eventide TimeFactor), which is anchored by a custom Bob Bradshaw switching system and controller. Rene even shows off some of Mayer's 40 guitars he currently has on tour.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Tim Reede Guitars

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Tim Reede Guitars played by Nolan James.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Thierry Andre Guitars

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Thierry Andre Guitars played by Charles Quevillon.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Les Guitares Pellerin

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Les Guitares Pellerin played by Claude LaFlamme.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Dagmar Custom Guitars

Thu, 02 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Dagmar Custom Guitars played by Steve Nullmeyer.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Bill Tippin Guitars

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Bill Tippin Guitars played by Peter Janson.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Ervin Somogyi Guitars

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Ervin Somogyi Guitars played by Michael Watts.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Jeff Traugott Guitars

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Jeff Traugott Guitars played by Charlie Hunter.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - John Slobod Guitars

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out John Slobod Guitars played by Tony McManus.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Ken Parker Guitars

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Ken Parker Guitars played by Charlie Hunter.

Montreal Guitar Show' 10 - Blanchard Guitars

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Blanchard Guitars played by Steve Widley.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Charlie Hoffman Guitars

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Charlie Hoffman Guitars played by Paul Asbell.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - German Guitars

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out German Guitars played by David Thomas Bailey.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Erich Solomon Guitars

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Erich Solomon Guitars played by Lou Boustani.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Poling Guitars

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Poling Guitars played by Steve Widley.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Manzer Guitars

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Manzer Guitars played by Tony McManus.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Kragenbrink Guitars

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Kragenbrink Guitars played by Steve Widley.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Martin Tremblay Guitars

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Martin Tremblay Guitars played by Martin Tremblay.

Montreal Guitar Show '10-Dennis Kwansnycia Guitars

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Dennis Kwansnycia Guitars played by Dale Butler.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Alan Carruth Guitars

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Alan Carruth Guitars played by Ken Bonfield.

Montreal Guitar Show '10: Sheldon Schwartz Guitars

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Sheldon Schwartz Guitars played by Ken Bonfield.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Greenfield Guitars

Tue, 31 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Greenfield Guitars played by Tony McManus.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Charles Fox Guitars

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Charles Fox Guitars played by Ken Bonfield.

Montreal Guitar Show-Atelier de Lutherie Moustache

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where get to check out Atelier de Lutherie Moustache played by Lou Boustani.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Bernard Vachon Guitars

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Bernard Vachon Guitars played by Dan Livingston.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Chris Jenkins Guitars

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Chris Jenkins Guitars played by Michael Watts.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - James White Guitars

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out James White Guitars played by Kinloch Nelson.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Kenji Sugita Guitars

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Kenji Sugita Guitars played by Kinloch Nelson.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Marc Saumier Guitars

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out the Marc Saumier Guitars played by Charles Gauvin.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Richard Baudry Guitars

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out the Richard Baudry Guitars played by Jean-Luc Thievent.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Saradip Lutherie Guitar

Fri, 27 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Saradip Lutherie Guitars played by Ewan Dobson.

Video Lesson: Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal's "Strangles"

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Guns 'n' Roses guitarist Ron "Bumblefoot" Thal presents a lesson on his song "Strangles" from his 1995 debut, "The Adventures of Bumblefoot. The album is being re-released this year through Shrapnel Records. Check out the entire lesson, including tab, audio, and an interview with Thal here.

Summer NAMM '10 - T-Rex Mudhoney II & Octavius

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the T-Rex Engineering booth. In this segment, we get to check out two of their newest pedals--the Mudhoney II and the Octavius.

The Mudhoney II is a dirty and sweet classic dual distortion pedal. With two channels of vintage gain, you can easily switch between a clean sound from your amp, a nice edgy overdrive from the one Mudhoney channel and a thick warm distortion from the other channel -- delivering deliciously dirty T-Rex tone all the way. Mudhoney II features the same convenient boost function you'll recognize from the original Mudhoney (now one switch for each channel) and even adds a tone control for each channel -- so you can shape the timbre of your drive to create your own signature sound.

The T-Rex Octavius is their take on this unusual and powerful effect. A tri-tone generator with a perfect set of controls and a Boost function. Octavius lets you get that classic octave-down effect you'll recognize from Hendrix' "Machine Gun" and other recordings. But it also lets you add in a high octave so you can hit your audiences with a sonic wall of three-octave lead lines. You can mix the octaves however you want to create your own signature sound. And the pedal features a controllable boost button to help you lift your solos up above the mix.

Summer NAMM '10-Holloway Harp Guitars Model 5 Demo

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Andy Ellis is On Location at the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where he swings by the Holloway Harp Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear their Model 5 in action--demoed by Andy Wahlberg.

The Model 5 features a spruce top, mahogany back and sides, and ebony fingerboard and bridge.

Summer NAMM '10 - Washburn WD10 & WD40 Acoustics

Fri, 20 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Washburn Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to check out some of the new acoustic models that Washburn unveiled at this summer's show.

The WD10 Series model features a solid spruce top, quarter sawn scalloped bracing, mahogany back and sides with a satin-finished mahogany neck that is paired with a rosewood fingerboard.

The WD40 Series model features a solid Alaskan Sitka spruce top with quarter sawn scalloped bracing, flame maple back and sides, a satin-finished maple neck with two-way trussrod and is matched with a rosewood fingerboard.

Summer NAMM '10 - Asterope Instrument Cables

Thu, 19 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where he swings by the Asterope booth. In this segment, we get to learn about the Asterope and see several of the new company's products, including 6', 10', 15', and 20' instrument cables, several types of RCA interconnect cables.

Summer NAMM - Heritage Guitars Alex Skolnick H150

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where she stops by the Heritage Guitar booth. In this segment, we get to hear about Heritage Guitar's new Alex Skolnick signature model, the 25th Anniversary H535, the 25th Anniversary H150, and the 25th Anniversary H140.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - J Backlund Design

Wed, 18 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out J Backlund Design's guitars played by Ricky Paquette.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - D'Ambrosio Guitars

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out D'Ambrosio Guitars played by Jim Robitaille

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Galloup Guitars

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Galloup Guitars played by Kinloch Nelson.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Kathy Wingert Guitars

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Kathy Wingert Guitars played by Kinloch Nelson.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Kett Guitars

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Kett Guitars played by David Barrett.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - RS Muth Guitars

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out RS Muth Guitars played by Kinloch Nelson.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Yanuziello Guitars

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Yanuziello Guitars played by Tony McManus.

Summer NAMM - 3rd Power Amps American Dream Demo

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where we get to check out 3rd Power Amps American Dream 1x12 combo. It includes a Brownface channel, Blackface channel, switchable tube output power (22w/10w), Bright switch on each channel, and global Presence control. The amp also features 3rd Power's proprietary Switchback triangular speaker enclosure to deliver room-filling sound while isolating the chassis and sensitive tubes from vibrations originating with the speaker. It comes loaded with a Celestion Alnico Gold speaker, 2-winged C 6L6GC tubes, and 1-12AT7, 2-12AX7 preamp tubes.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Chatelier Freres Guitar

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to see Chatelier Freres Guitars played by Jean-Luc Thievent.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - G.W. Barry Guitars

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out GW Barry Guitars played by Peter Janson.

Montreal Guitar Show '10:Jean-Yves Alquier Guitars

Tue, 17 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Jean-Yves Alquier Guitars played by Zeb Heintz.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Thorell Guitars

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Thorell Guitars played by Paul Asbell during one of the Show's mini-concerts.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - McKnight Guitars

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where they check out McKnight Guitars played by Peter Janson.

Montreal Guitar Show - Bamburg Guitars

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where they check out Bamburg Guitars played by Ken Bonfield.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Beauregard Guitars

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where they check out Beauregard Guitars played by Antoine Dufour.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - 52 Instrument Guitars

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out 52 Instrument Guitars played by Oscar Salazar Varela.

Summer NAMM '10 - Guitar Mill Serpentine Demo

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location at the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Guitar Mill booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear about their newest guitar, the Serpentine.

The Serpentine has a paulowina body with a nitrocellulose gun metal Gray finish. It features a one piece quartersawn maple neck with a "soft chunky V-profile and a 9.5" radius. It comes laded with a single TV Jones Power'Tron pickup.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Bastien Burlot Guitars

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we check out Bastien Burlot Guitars played by Frank Marino.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Beneteau Guitars

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where they check out Beneteau Guitars played by Craig D'Andrea.

Montreal Guitar Show - Christophe Grellier Guitars

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Christophe Grellier Guitars played by Zeb Heintz.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Craig Anderson Guitars

Mon, 16 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to check out Craig Anderson Guitars played by Don Ross.

Summer NAMM '10: Collings Guitars & Lollar Guitars

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location at the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Collings Guitars booth. In addition to hanging at the Collings Guitars booth, Jason Lollar stops by and talks about some of his new pickups, including the Johnny Smith-style humbucker found on the Collings Guitars new City Limits Jazz model.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Sergei de Jonge Guitars

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - McElroy Guitars

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where we get to see McElroy Guitars played by Michael Watts.

Montreal Guitar Show '10 - Peter Ciluzzi Guitars

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where they check out Peter Ciluzzi Guitars played by Peter Ciluzzi.

Montreal Guitar Show '10: Saradip Lutherie Guitars

Sun, 15 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at the 2010 Montreal Guitar Show where they check out Saradip Lutherie Guitars played by Michel Roy.

Summer NAMM-J Backlund Design JBD800, JBD400 Demos

Thu, 12 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the J Backlund Design booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear some of the new company's guitars, including the JBD-800, JBD-400, and the JBD-200. J Backlund Design is company that was formed by a partnership with artist and designer John Backlund and luthier Bruce Bennett--who has the large task of taking Backlund's Jetsonian ideas and make them become real guitars.

Summer NAMM '10 - Hand Guitars Strategy & Telepath

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the Hand Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see the new company's line of guitars including the Strategy, Telepath, Jago, and Tonero.

While Jon Anderson handles the designs and forming of the polymer clay used to create his artwork, JP Thomas is the man who builds the instruments (aka Anderson's canvas).

Summer NAMM '10 - Extreme Isolation Headphones

Wed, 11 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where he visits Extreme Isolation. In this segment, we get to see and hear about Extreme Isolation's noise-canceling and isolating headphones used by musicians for practice (in conjunction with the JamHub portable studio), live, or even just enjoying music from their personal collection.

The EX-29 is the perfect headphone for serious musicians and studio engineers. The ultra-fidelity high input speakers integrated with 29dB of passive isolation are incredibly awesome and will not bleed sound into live microphones! The EX-29 is suggested for critical mixing.

The EX-25 is an excellent choice for project studios, personal audio and travel. Using passive isolation technology, this headphone is enjoyable to use by eliminating the expense and hassles of replacement batteries.

The HP-25 offers outstanding hearing protection at a very affordable price and can be used for practicing, shooters and anyone wanting to eliminate unwanted noise from their immediate surroundings. No batteries are required. Compact and light weight, the HP-25 offers uses and benefits even for kids.

Summer NAMM '10: Martin 00-15, 0-18T Nick Reynolds

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where he swings by the Martin Guitar booth. In this segment, we get to check out some of their newest guitars--the 00-15 & the 0-18T Nick Reynolds Tenor Guitar.

Martin's 0-18T is a cool, new tenor model with a solid Sitka spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, and a traditional 18-style rosette. Compared to the other full-bodied Martin models, it's much smaller, but the 0-18T packs a meaty punch.

The 00-15 features a 00-14 fret body style that can be made with either solid sapele or solid mahogany (top, back, and sides). The bridge is either made of Solid Morado or Solid East Indian Rosewood, while the neck can be created from several choice hardwoods that would be matched with a solid morado or solid East Indian rosewood fingerboard.

Summer NAMM '10 - Peterson Tuners Classic Stomp

Tue, 10 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where he swings by the Peterson Tuners booth. In this segment, we get to check out their newest tuning invention--the Stomp Classic Tuner.

The Peterson Stomp Classic combines the timeless 'mojo' of the legendary Conn ST-11 Strobotuner with the most desired features in a pedal tuner to date. Exclusive Stomp Classic features include Peterson's pioneering true bypass circuitry, a host of new Sweetened Tunings that include support for 7-string guitars, electric violin and mandolin-family instruments, along with our renowned built-in, fully adjustable, active DI.

The Stomp Classic's unparalleled note detection and a high definition real-time strobe display resolution of 0.1 cent combined with a host of presets allowing for each instrument's individual idiosyncrasies (including string deflection, interval spacing, and harmonic nature and range).

Summer NAMM-Sonic Edge J&J Overdrive, Tumbleweed

Sun, 08 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Nashville, TN, at the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Sonic Edge Inc. booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear from two of their newest pedals -- the J&J Overdrive and the Tumbleweed Booster/Compressor.

Rig Rundown - Brad Paisley's Guitars

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Moline, IL, where she catches up with Chad Weaver--Brad Paisley's guitar tech--and he walks us through Paisley's current lineup of guitars being used on the 2010 H2O World Tour. In this segment, you'll get to see various Bill Crook custom paisley telecasters, a few of Paisley's signature Gibson acoustics, and a newly purchased '65 refinished Stratocaster.

Rig Rundown - Brad Paisley's Amps & Effects

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Moline, IL, where she catches up with Chad Weaver--PG Columnist and Brad Paisley's guitar tech--and he walks us through the current selection of amps and effects Paisley is using during his 2010 H2O World Tour.

In this segment, we get to see four of Paisleys Dr. Z heads (Z-Verb, Z-Wrecks) and three Bruno heads. In addition to these heads, Paisley uses an Empress delay pedal, a Aqua Puss delay, a TS-808 Tube Screamer, a Wampler prototype designed for Paisley, and several others.

Summer NAMM '10 - Kala Ukes Solid Body U-Bass

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Kala Ukulele booth. In this segment, we check out three of their newest instruments--the Solid Body U-Bass, Hawaiian Koa Soprano, and the Solid Acacia Concert.

The Hawaiian Koa Soprano is made with Hand-Selected Hawaiian Koa harvested on the Big Island of Hawaii. Fitted with Maple binding on the top and back, these instruments beg to be played. High quality chrome die-cast tuners will keep your instrument in tune. As with most of our ukulele, active EQ options are available.

The Solid Acacia (Mimosa or Shower Tree) Concert are made from tropical trees that are cousins of the Hawaiian Koa tree. They have gorgeous striped patterns of light and dark brown and have a deep colorful tone that match their visual beauty. These solid wood ukes come sized in Soprano, Concert and custom Tenor with a slotted-headstock. They are trimmed with rosewood edge binding and classic herringbone purfling. Custom position markers accent the fretboard. The Soprano has classic friction style tuners. The Concert comes with chrome die-cast tuners with black buttons and the Tenor has vintage geared chrome tuners. The ukes come with a rosewood fingerboard and bridge and an ebony nut and saddle.

Summer NAMM '10-D'Angelico Apache Solidbody & More

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN for the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the D'Angelico Guitars booth. In this segment, we get a rundown on several of their guitars, including the Apache Teardrop, the Apache Solidbody, the Ambassador Flattop acoustic, the Excel-SS and the 16" Archtop.

The Excel-SS features a laminated flame maple top, back, and sides complete with bound f-holes. Its neck is a two-piece maple with a center stripe and its fingerboard is made of ebony.

The 16" New Yorker has a carved spruce top and figured maple back and sides.

The Apache solidbody prototype has Lollar Imperial humbuckers and reconstituted fretboard inlays.

NY Amp Show '10 - Anacon Tech Zagray Head Demo

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Anacon Technology room. In this segment, Anacon Tech's Aleksander Niemand shows us his latest prototype--the Zagray.

The Zagray is a single-channel amp loaded with one 12AY7 and two 12AX7 preamp tubes. The power section has an ECC82 and two 7591 tubes. Both the power and output transformers are custom-wound toroids. The front panel controls are Bottom, Bass Treble, Gain, Dip - Hump, Drive, Crystal, and Volume. Some noteworthy features include the SC/90/HB switch that is used to engage with a particular guitar/pickup configuration to give the tone a distinct voicing. Also, the Dip/Hump control has four positions set at half-octave frequencies.

Summer NAMM '10 - Randall Amplifiers RT503 Head

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where he swings by the Randall Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to check out one of their newest heads--the RT503.

The RT503 is a 50 watt, 6L6-loaded (can also come with EL34s), 3-channel amplifier. Its three channels include, Channel 1 - Classic Clean - from sparkling to highly overdriven, Channel 2 - Classic Overdrive - from mild grit to full saturation, and Channel 3 - Modern Overdrive - full hi gain tone. Each channel's controls include Bass, Middle, and Treble (Channel 1 has a Bright switch) and the master controls are Volume and Reverb.

NY Amp Show '10 - Pigtronix Philosopher King Demo

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Pigtronix room. In this segment, Pigtronix's Dave Koltai walks us through the new Philosopher King.

The Philosopher King is a compressor, sustainer, distortion and polyphonic amplitude synthesizer. Combining their award-winning Philosopher's Tone circuit with a next generation envelope generator, the Philosopher King takes tone several steps further with a full set of ADSR controls including swell, fade, hold level, speed range, one-shot mode, selectable auto reset, CV i/o and expression pedals for swell and fade times.

With the Swell and Fade functions switched off, the Philosopher King provides optical compression with endless sustain on tap. Adjustable compression (ratio), sustain (threshold) and treble (2k cut / boost) controls allow the musician to tailor the nature of the effect to meet the needs of the material at hand. From a subtle dash of added punch to massive, over-the-top howling sustain, the Philosopher King delivers clean, powerful optical compression. The grit control blends in a layer of sweet harmonic distortion that plays nice with other gain pedals as well as amplifier-generated tube distortion.

The Philosopher King's swell function provides a pick triggered volume swell effect. The volume swell can be reset at any moment by muting or held open by continuous playing. This "slow gear" type effect is smooth and controllable with variable timing from extremely fast to very slow.

The fade function can be used independently of the swell and is also pick triggered. A new feature of the decay cycle in this pedal is the ability to fade out from peak level only partially, bringing the audio down to a predetermined level, set by the hold control. The hold level is then maintained until the player releases the note to close the cycle. With the auto reset turned on, the cycle will begin again immediately, creating undulating amplitude modulation and even pulsating tremolo stutter effects at faster decay settings. With the auto-reset turned off, the player determines the exact timing for the beginning of the next cycle.

Another new feature is the one shot mode, which causes the Philosopher King to run through the swell / fade / hold / release cycle regardless of what is played after the cycle is triggered. In this mode, the Philosopher King creates complex waves of amplitude modulation on top of the music coming from your instrument. A trigger input jack allows the swell and fade functions to be controlled by an external source such as a band mate or drum track.

Summer NAMM '10 Jack Deville Buzzmaster, Dark Echo

Tue, 03 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Jack Deville Electronics booth. In this segment, we get to check out two their newest pedals--the Dark Echo and the Buzzmaster.

The Dark Echo produces lush echos trailing into oblivion, progressively darkening with
every repeat. The Dark Echo embodies deep, dark delay with a very smooth, thick, and organic texture. Included are controls for Delay Time, Repeats, Wet Blend, dynamic Sway modulation, and an internal trim-pot for output level.

The Buzzmaster was created from classic germanium fuzz circuit topology. Its discrete germanium design produces tones ranging from raunchy vintage overdrive to contemporary chewy-fur, and even venturing into tight metal and doom territory, all while maintaining touch sensitivity, note attack and natural decay.

Summer NAMM - Santa Cruz Guitar 1934 D,OM,F Custom

Mon, 02 Aug 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Santa Cruz Guitar booth. In this segment, Santa Cruz's head luthier Richard Hoover shows us several of their models, including the OM, F Custom, 1929 OO, and 1934 D.

The 1929's design pays homage to the simple and elegant instruments made for players enduring the Great Depression of 1929. Vintage inspired appointments include scalloped bracing, a period correct script style logo done tastefully in Ivoroid and beautifully executed ebony pyramid bridge, bridge pins, tuner buttons, head-plate and fretboard. The rosette is an exercise in austere elegance with a rich tortoise ring nestled in a vintage Ivoroid border. It is made with a mahogany body, back, and sides and the neck is joined at the 12th fret.

In the 1920's, the Orchestra Model was originally intended to be a large guitar capable of being heard over other orchestral instruments, hence the OM name. Although it fit the bill, its relatively large body was soon eclipsed by the mighty dreadnought. Fortunately, the OM had secured its place in history as a powerful and versatile voice for public performance. Santa Cruz was among the first modern builders to reintroduce this now smaller bodied favorite at the beginning of the Eighties. Their practice of combining the most desirable attributes of old and new, rather than copying, made for a very successful introduction of the Santa Cruz Guitar Company to a whole new audience. The OM provides clean, loud mid-range and trebles that are complimented by a slightly predominate bass. It features an Indian rosewood body, Sitka spruce top and the neck joins the body at the 14th fret.

The secret to the often superior tone of vintage instruments lies in aged woods (crystallized resins) and the relaxation of tensions built-in during manufacture. This is exactly what we account for in our 1934 D Model. Brazilian rosewood cut in the 1930's, Adirondack spruce top and bracing from the same era and real hot hide glue, that sets glass-like and resonant, give us the foundation for an authentic vintage sound. By applying our singular tuning and voicing talents and taking our time to ensure a relaxed assembly, we consistently access the secrets to the 'Old Bone' sound. The original lacquer formula, nitro-cellulose, is composed of the same stuff as trees; we are protecting and enhancing the sound of the instrument with a fine coating of wood! It is the only choice to complement this heirloom quality guitar.

NY Amp Show '10 - Cavey's Creations Guitar & Bass

Fri, 30 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Cavey's Creations room. In this segment, we get to check out some of Cavey's (Matt Blake) Creations that include custom guitars and basses.

The new company showed off two basses and one guitar. Matt "Cavey" Blake says he gets most of his design ideas from his other passion in life—hot rod cars. The guitar model is called Nailed is a 25.5" scale with an all maple body and neck with a paudak and yellow heart fretboard. It has a unique neck design in that Blake describes as "not a neck-thru and not a bolt-on, it's my version of both—it really seems to work." The Low Rider bass has Nordstrand pickups and is built on a 35" scale. Matt also built the guitar stand holding Cavey's Creations.

Cavey's Creations neck design uses two different pieces of solid wood for the fretboard and neck, which is also connected to wood surrounding the pickups.

Summer NAMM - Fargen Amps Mini Plex MKII,Duo-Tone

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Fargen Amps booth. In this video, we get to check out two of Fargen's amps--the Mini Plex MKII and the AC Duo-Tone.

The Fargen Mini Plex MKII features English classic rock and high gain crunch tones. It pumps out quality tone on par with a 50 or 100 watt Marshall, and maintains this tone at apartment/bedroom levels.

The Mini Plex MKII hand-wired tube amplifier delivers high-energy, cranked tube amp tone at quiet volumes with a mixture of great tube amp design, world-class custom components, and the amazing Kevin O'Conner Power Scaling technology. The power scaling circuit uses voltage manipulation (think variac) to control output volume and power tube overdrives without cutting high-end frequencies like an attenuator does, and allows you to run the amp anywhere from 12 watts down to below a 1/2 watt for the ultimate low volume jamming experience.

The Mini Plex MKII captures all of your favorite British high gain and classic rock tones with the help of our patented "Decade Switch" technology. The Fargen "Decade Switch" gives you 3 different classic sounds/gain structures and morphs between 3 completely different classic British preamp circuits ... the JTM45, Plexi JMP and JCM 800. It features EL34/KT66 /KT77/6550/6L6/5881/6V6 ECT tubes.

This new Fargen design features two channels of English vibe that will cover any and all of your EL84 Brit-tone needs. It all starts with the V15 channel. With its complex jangle and chime, it rings out for days with the perfect simplicity you expect from a classic AC-Brit style tube amp. It then follows with the throaty roar of the M18 Channel -- the perfect opposite of the V15 Channel. The Fargen AC Duo-Tone simply covers more sonic ground than any other 2 x EL84 tube amp you have heard, modern or vintage.

Rudy's Music - 1957 Kay Guitar, 1955 Silver Jet

Thu, 29 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Adam Moore is On Location in New York City, New York, where he visits Rudy's Music. In this video, we get a sneak peek within Rudy's vaults located in his basement. Here, we get to see a vintage 1957 Kay guitar, a vintage 1955 Gretsch Silver Jet, and a vintage Sears Silvertone guitar that is matched with a hardcase that has a built-in amplifier.

NY Amp Show '10-Eventide Eclipse V4 Model Updates

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Eventide room. In this segment, we get to check out Eventide's Eclipse V4 rackmount effects processor and its new Time Factor & Mod Factor software updates and some of its latest amp models, too.

Eclipse is one of the only effects processor to feature 24-bit digital conversion and 96kHz sampling. They've packed almost 100 algorithms into Eclipse along with a two effects block design. The dual routing configurations let you use Eclipse as two independent effects processors; ideal for the smaller, budget-conscious studio. The two effects blocks' inputs and outputs can be configured for stereo or mono. Or, select a preset that combines two algorithms or recursive combinations for big multi-effects without sacrificing quality.

here's quick, seamless pitch shifting including our innovative Micro pitch shift, which FOH engineers and vocalists have come to rely on for turning good vocal performances into great ones. Eclipse boasts no fewer than 11 reverberation algorithms plus four plex algorithms. Originally developed for Eventide's industry-standard Orville™ and DSP 7000 series, these reverbs have been carefully and faithfully transplanted into Eclipse. And all reverbs are true stereo in and out, not mono in, stereo out. The vast array of delays lets you design lush, dense soundscapes. You'll find band delays, chorus delays, comb delays, ducked delays, ring delays and pan delays. And with 20 seconds of memory per effects block, Eclipse is a looper's delight. It's easy to get lost in the 20-second mono loop, 10-second dual loops, 20-second reverse loop, and 10-second dual reverse loop. Remember, these looping presets running on one FX block leaves the other FX block available for adding texture or dimension.

Summer NAMM - EMG Solderless Pickups w/ Rob Turner

Mon, 26 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the EMG Pickups booth. In this segment, EMG's founder Rob Turner talks us through their new solderless pickups which will eventually include most of their pickup models.

NY Amp Show '10 - Two Notes Torpedo VB-101 Demo

Sat, 24 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Two Notes Audio Engineering room and checks out their Torpedo VB-101.

In studio, on stage or at home, the VB-101 is a solution for quick, easy and silent miking of your bass and guitar amplifiers. Just plug your amplifier to the VB-101 instead of a speaker cabinet, directly at the power output. The Torpedo VB-101 replaces the usual mic'ing process by a powerful simulation of the speaker cabinet, the microphone, the microphone preamplifier, and the studio acoustic environment. The mic'ing process then takes place silently, with perfect control over the most important parameters: choice of speaker cabinet among many models, choice of microphone, and placement of the microphone around the cabinet.

Summer NAMM '10 - Pacer Concepts Stocker

Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM show where he visits the Pacer Concepts booth. In this segment, we check out their product the stocker, which protects headstocks when they're stored in gig bags.

The Stocker is designed to function on 99.9% of all inline tuner guitars. The material selected for the construction is ABS Plastic for durability and flexibility. ABS Plastic is soft enough as to not harm any of your instruments surfaces. They do include two self-adhering felt templates that add extra protection for those who wish to provide a plush interior for their instrument.

NY Amp Show '10 - Ark Amps T Model Demo

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Ark Amps room. In this segment, we get to check out their newest guitar amp--the T Model--and a bass amp prototype--the Rhino.

The T Model or tARKus head is Ark's attempt to go for a Trainwreck-style, dual 6V6 amp. The tone is described as chimey, crunchy and punchy all at the same time. It's a non-master volume amp with controls including Presence, Power Amp Boost, Bass, Mid, Treble, and Preamp Boost.

The all new Ark Rhino is a 70 watt all tube bass and jazz guitar amplifier. Continuing with the resonant cab approach they used on the Model B cab they ended up with an organic and "woody" sounding cab that really compliments the unique design of the circuit. The Rhino is a master volume amp that can achieve a light but rich overdrive with the preamp gain at max. A bright switch is added along with the Presence, Bass, Mid and Treble controls. The preamp was originally designed for jazz guitar and we modified it to work well for both bass and jazz guitar.

Video Review - Vox AGA70 Acoustic Guitar Amplifier

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Acoustic Editor Gayla Drake Paul walks us through her latest review of the Vox AGA70 Acoustic Guitar Amplifier.

The AGA70 is ideal for the acoustic performer because it's designed to perfectly project the subtle resonances and sweet, mellow tones of the acoustic guitar. Each of the two channels (Normal and Tube Pre) is equipped with a standard guitar input, as well as a microphone input with selectable phantom power. An electro-acoustic guitar or mic can be connected to each channel, making this the perfect amp for a singer-instrumentalist. An additional Lo-Z / Hi-Z switch on each input accommodates a variety of signal levels.

The Tube Pre channel preamp features a 12AU7 (ECC82) dual-triode vacuum tube.

In addition to Bass, Middle, and Treble tone controls, each channel provides an effective COLOR control. Working in harmony with the traditional EQ, the COLOR knob allows you to quickly shift the tonal response to match your performance. This additional control accommodates a broad variety of sounds ranging from thick and robust to sparkling and clean.

Also, it features onboard Reverb (both channels) and an on/off switch for a Chorus effect.

Summer NAMM '10 - DBZ Guitars Peacemaker Cavallo V

Sat, 17 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the DBZ Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to check out one of the newest DBZ US models--the Peacemaker Cavallo V.

Another work of art from Dean Zelinsky and his team, and it's stunning. The construction is a traditional mahogany+maple cap combination, with an intricate Wild West-inspired theme carved into the top. It features custom DBZ pickups and hardware.

Rudy's Music - Robert Kantor Custom Guitars

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Adam Moore is On Location in New York City, NY, where he visits Rudy's Music in the Soho neighborhood. In this segment, Adam speaks with Robert Kantor of Robert Kantor Custom Guitars about the beautiful artwork and diamonds that go onto certified and sanctioned Fender Custom Shop instruments. In addition, we get to check out some models that feature artwork from the legendary graffiti artist known as Crash, who has created some specific artwork for these guitars that have landed in the laps of Eric Clapton and John Mayer.

Summer NAMM '10 - Premier Builders Guild

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM show where he visits the Premier Builders Guild booth. In this segment, we learn about the idea behind the guild, the benefits for small-time builders, and some possibilities for other small-time luthiers can join. In addition, we get introduced to guitars from the existing guild, which includes models built by Dennis Fano, Gene Baker, Jason Z. Schroeder, Mark Bartel, Roger Giffin, Saul Koll, and Johan Gustavsson.

Rig Rundown - Valient Thorr's Eidan & Sadat

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Madison, WI, where he catches up with Valient Thorr's guitarists Eidan Thorr & Sadat Thorr. In this segment, both Eidan and Sadat walk us through their rigs which include Marshall JCM800 50 watt heads, Mesa Boogie 4x12 cabs loaded with Celestion Vintage 30s, and the few pedals they use are an Ibanez TS-9 Tube Screamer, Electro-Harmonix POG, and Creation Audio Labs Boost/Overdrive.

RIg Rundown - Melvins' King Buzzo

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Des Moines, IA, where he catches up the Melvins guitarist King Buzzo. In this segment, Buzzo walks through his current live setup which includes a double-cutaway Electrical Guitar Company guitar (based on Les Paul specs), Sunn head, Carver power amps, MXR effects pedals and a Hiwatt 4x12.

Rig Rundown - Baroness' Peter Adams, John Baizley

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Madison, WI, where he catches up with Baroness' guitarists Peter Adams and John Baizley. They walk us through their rigs which include custom shop First Act guitars, Gibson Les Pauls, BadCat amplifiers, Emperor and Green guitar cabinets, and effects from companies like Electro-Harmonix, MXR, Boss, Dunlop, Ernie Ball, etc.

Summer NAMM '10 Flaxwood 3S-T, DMZ-H Vasara Demos

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, where she visits the Flaxwood Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to check out two of their newest models--the 3S-T Haarii Special & DMZ-H Vasara. Plus, watch for the Leon Russell sighting during the video, too!

The Haarii Special was said to be designed to deliver super, muscular Strat tones while preserving the warmth and deep responsiveness that characterizes all Flaxwood guitars. The Seymour Duncan SP90 pickup in the neck gives the instrument full, jazz box-like tones, while the two Duncan SSL-6's create all the twang and bite you'd ever want. The guitar also features a super stable Schaller LP Tremolo bridge, 5-way switch and a uniquely wired blend knob that adds the bridge pickup in the neck position and the neck pickup in the bridge, or bridge/middle position, allowing for all three pickups to be used at once.

Fat power chords, screaming harmonics, singing sustain, and a commanding appearance - the Flaxwood Vasara (vasara = hammer) is a true rocker's dream. Features a Gotoh Tune-o-matic Bridge and pickups by DiMarzio. Ideal for heavier rock and metal.

NY Amp Show '10: Sweetwood Guitars Comet Signature

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Sweetwood Guitar room. In this segment, we get to check out three of their models - Comet Signature Demo, RockRite & Comet Standard.

The Comet Signature is similar to other company's Private Stock collections. Only the finest examples of each species of wood are used - the once in a lifetime pieces. Every "Signature Model" is a one off and has unique features.

Inspired by the classic styling's of the 1960's surf era, the Rock-Rite features a classic tone with some modern appointments. The Rock-Rite features our modern 2-bolt neck construction, a method of neck attachment that is simply stronger, more durable and tighter than a four-bolt can achieve. The ergonomically designed heal block allows near seamless access to the upper registers. Tonally, the 2-bolt separates itself by improving string attack and enhancing both note bloom and sustain.

The Comet is their flagship model and features fast and comfortable necks. The Standards come with an Eastern rock maple top on a mahogany body, quarter-sawn multi-lam neck with a pau ferro fretboard, Hipshot hardware, and custom wound pickups.

Summer NAMM - Cordoba Guitars Fusion 12 Orchestra

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the Cordoba Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to check out some of their newest models including the Fusion Series 12 Orchestra and 14 Maple.

The Cordoba Fusion Orchestra 12 is the first full body guitar in the Fusion series. It features Indian rosewood back and sides, a lightweight cedar neck, and an ebony fingerboard and the option of either a solid Canadian cedar or European spruce top. The multiple ringed rosette is made of 100% natural woods and inlaid by hand, along with the Maple and ebony purfling that outlines the soundboard. A light mahogany binding accents the body shape of the Orchestra, which is slightly altered from a traditional nylon string guitar. The tone is dark and punchy in the basses, with strong, round trebles and balanced mids.

The 14 Maple is very similar to the Fusion 12 Orchestra, but its differences include a joint at the 14th fret, flame maple back and sides, mahogany neck, and a single cutaway body configuration.

NY Amp Show '10 - Tonic Amps Absinthe Demo

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Tonic Amps room. In this segment, we get to check out their latest amp model--the Absinthe.

The Absinthe is a high-powered 30W single-ended power section featuring parallel EL34s. It's also compatible with 6V6, 6L6, KT66, KT77, and 5881 power tubes, providing more options for customizing the tone. As with the other Tonic models, it uses a 4-8-16 ohm impedance switch for matching up with a variety of cabs.

Summer NAMM '10:Blackstar HT-Blackfire Gus. G Demo

Tue, 13 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM show where she visits the Blackstar Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear from their newest distortion pedal - the HT-Blackfire Gus G. Signature.

The HT-BLACKFIRE is the first artist signature product by Blackstar, developed with influential guitarist Gus G. (Ozzy Osbourne, Firewind). It's a dual channel valve metal distortion pedal. The channels are named after the fan-favorite Firewind track "The Fire And The Fury." The Fire channel delivers a high gain classic distortion, while the Fury channel takes you to screaming lead and beyond.
With its black finish, orange and red LEDs, black grille and Blackstar designed Gus G. logo, the HT-BLACKFIRE looks as serious as it sounds.

NY Amp Show: Nolatone Rotten Johnny,Black Tooth 50

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Nolatone Amps room. In this segment, we get to check out two of their newest amps--the Rotten Johnny and the Black Tooth 50 prototype head.

The Rotten Johnny has two 6V6 (EL84s available upon request) power tubes, two 12AX7 or ECC83 preamp tubes, a Mercury Magnetics transformer, and a 12" 25 watt Warehouse Speaker Green Beret.

The Black Tooth 50 prototype was literally built a few days before the show. It is the big brother preamp to what is housed currently in the Rotten Johnny. Nolatone's Paul Sanders said he's looking to fill a whole line of Black Tooth heads, including 18W, 22W, 30W, 50W, and 100W. Two noteworthy controls on the prototype are the Stripper Gain and Girlfriend Gain—you'll have to check out our upcoming demo to hear what those sound like.

NY Amp Show '10:Mahalo Amps Farm 50 Prototype Demo

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Mahalo Amplification room. In this segment, we get to check out their prototype head--the Farm 50.

The Farm 50 prototype features 2-EL34 power tubes and a dynamic preamp section for explosive high-gain tones. Mahalo's Richie Mays says "the preamp on this amp is great for riding the volume knob... it can really clean up and provide crystal cleans with some volume control and harnessed playing."

Summer NAMM '10 -D'Angelico Guitars Performance

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the D'Angelico booth. In this segment, we get to check out two D'Angelico artists perform--Warren Battiste and Rick Stone.

Summer NAMM '10 - Diamond Amps Positron Demo

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where she swings by the Diamond Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to check out their newest head--the Positron.

This little Class A rocker is loaded with 2-EL84s and clocks in at 22 watts. It isn't as big or gnarly as its big brother Diamonds, but this is a no-joke tone machine with only two controls--Tone and Volume. It has crystal cleans, but it begs to be dimed so it can create some Mike Campbell-esque rock 'n' roll.

Rudy's Music - Rudy Visits Roger Sadowksy's Shop

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Adam Moore is On Location in New York City where he hangs with Robert Kantor and Rudy Pensa as all three tour Roger Sadowsky's shop. In this segment, we get check out some of Sadowsky's 4- and 5-string basses, old-school influenced archtop and semi-hollow body guitars.

Rig Rundown - Deftones' Stephen Carpenter

Fri, 09 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Madison, WI, where he catches up with Deftones' guitarist Stephen Carpenter and they chat about gear. In this segment, Stephen walks us through both his digital and his analog rig, which includes ZVex, MXR and Dunlop pedals running parallel with the computer program Guitar Rig. In addition, he shows off his two Marshall power amps and his collection of signature ESP guitars.

NY Amp Show '10 - TomasZewicZ Amps TZZ-17 OD Demo

Thu, 08 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Tomaszewicz Amplifiers room. In this segment, we get to see and hear from two of their newest amps--TZZ-40/70 Head & TZZ-17H Overdrive Head.

The TZZ-40/70 Head is 40/70 watt dual fixed bias head with a Sustain feature and buffered effects loop. Its tubes include 12DW7, 12AX7, 12AT7, 3-12AT7's and 4-EL34's.

The TZZ-17H Overdrive is a 17-watt cathode bias head with foot switchable overdrive and has the following tube complement: 12DW7, 12AX7, 12AT7, 12AX7 and 2-EL84s. The front panel layout is Master Volume, Cut, Presence, Bass, Middle, Treble, Sustain, Drive, Pre-Amp Gain, and Input.

NY Amp Show '10 - Reinhardt Amps SHG 33 Demo

Tue, 06 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Reinhardt Amplification room. In this segment, we get to see and hear from their newest head, the SHG 33, while also learning about several other models including, the Talyn, the Sonoma and the Vintage 100.

Reinhardt's high gain SHG is now in a 33 watt model that comes loaded with two EL34 power tubes and its standard options include power scaling and a built-in effects loop.

The Vintage 100 has four EL34s, but you can also use four KT66s for their sweet tone, too. The preamp is loaded with three 12AX7s. To keep the '68 feel it features Heyboer power and output transformers that are choke reverse engineered based on the original Drakes.

The Talyn was built as a special request from Mark Knopfler who wanted an amp styled after the Trainwreck Rocket. Powered by a hand picked blend of three 12AX7 preamp tubes, four EL84 power tubes, and a GZ34 rectifier, the amp's controls are Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Cut, and Presence.

The Sonoma is a 100 watt head featuring four 6L6 or four EL34 power tubes and is based on the famous Bluesmaster and Overdrive amps from the legendary amp builder H.A.D. It comes standard with a 2-button switch for Boost and Channel switching. Several custom features such as Boost Level Control, and Mid Shaping to give the amp a bit wider range of tone choices.

NY Amp Show '10 - Black Cat Custom Fuzz Pedals

Mon, 05 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Black Cat Pedals room. In this segment, we get to check out three of their latest fuzz pedals--the Custom MKI Americano, the Professional MKII, and the Bass Octave.

The MKI Americano built on a similar platfrom to the famous British fuzz circuits of yore, but with all-American components.

The Black Cat Custom Professional MKII is their take on the iconic 1960s Sola Sound Tone Bender Professional MKII, made famous by Jimmy Page, Jeff Beck, and Eric Clapton among others. The Black Cat MKII is wired point-to-point on double turrets, just like the MKI Americano. However, they opted for a more traditional approach, rather than repeating the Americano theme. Their component selection for the MKII reflects an old-school British flair, using a Newmarket NKT274 and two Philips OC75 transistors, and Mullard tropical fish capacitors.

The Black Cat Bass Octave Fuzz is a modern recreation of the rare and valuable Maestro Bass Brassmaster, which was used in the seventies by bass players such as John Entwhistle (The Who), Chris Squire (Yes), and Kyle Brock (Eric Johnson/Electromagnets). The Bass Octave Fuzz allows the player to blend the clean signal into the mix along with the fuzz. The result is a monstrous roar of fuzz with a thunderous low-end rumble.

NY Amp Show '10 - Celestion Room w/ Trainwrecks

Sun, 04 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Celestion Room.

They loaded several different cabs with their various speakers and had guitarists play through some of the most sought after amps. The amps included [left to right] Komet 19 combo featured a heritage G12H30 with the 55hz cone, Trainwreck Liverpool "Marge" was on a Bruno 2x10 with Gold G10s, prototype 4- 6V6 Bruno Cow-tipper head was on a Bruno 2x12 with Gold G12s, Bruno Underground 30 was in a Bruno 2x12 with Alnico Blues, the famous tan EL34 Dumble was on a Heritage G1265 loaded Bruno 2x12, and Trainwreck Express "Suzanne"—originally owned by George Lynch—was on a Heritage Greenback 20W G12M loaded 4x12.

NY Amp Show '10 - Vox AC15C1 Demo

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Vox Amplifiers room. In this segment, we get a taste of Vox's AC15 Custom combo.

The 15 watt AC15C1 has 2-EL84/6BQ5 power tubes & 2-12AX7/ECC83 preamp tubes. The cabinet is loaded with 12" 16 ohm Celestion G12M Greenback speaker.

Equipped with a number of modern features and conveniences the new AC15 Custom offers more control and versatility with features like master volume, global reverb and tremolo. Also on the top panel are bass and trebles controls along with a single guitar input.

At look at the rear panel will reveal a pair of output jacks for use with external speaker cabinets if desired. When connecting speakers, an impedance selector switch offers 8 or 16 ohm output options. A dedicated jack for use with the supplied VF002 VOX footswitch is also provided. With this so you can turn the Reverb and Tremolo on and off.

All components have been designed, manufactured or selected so that the performance and sound of the AC15 Custom is second to none.

Rudy's Music - Pensa Guitar's Custom Shop & Repair

Fri, 02 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Adam Moore is On Location in New York City, NY, where he visits Rudy's Music. In this video segment, we get the tour of Pensa Guitar's Custom Shop & Repair.

While the wood is not cut in NYC, everything else is done by hand in this small boutique shop. Here, we get to check out some Mark Knopfler models featuring quilted maple tops, mahogany bodies, hardtail or Floyd Rose bridges, and various pickup configurations. In addition, we get to see one of the ravaged guitars from the recent flood in Nashville as Keith Urban's Gibson needed some emergency TLC in order to do a performance that night in NYC.

NY Amp Show '10 -Voodoo Amps V-Rock Dual Lead Demo

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Voodoo Amps room. In this segment, we get to check out their latest guitar amplifier-the V-Rock Dual Lead.

Voodoo describes the V-Rock Dual Lead as being "designed to replicate hot-rodded 80's gain tones - Effortless pinch harmonics, endless liquid like sustain coupled with deep/rich bottom end and lush/chimey clean channel makes the V-Rock a must for fans of 80's shred players."

It features EL34 power tubes and 5-12AX7 preamp tubes. This amp is either a 2-Channel amp w/ Solo Boost or a 3-Channel amp with shared EQ on the gain channels. It has instantaneous / seamless footswitching without snaps, pops, and pauses. Both channel are 100% discrete from one another and they have their own dedicated circuitry allowing for each channel to be designed & voiced to its maximum tonal potential.

NY Amp Show - Fractal Audio Axe-Fx 10.0 Firmware

Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Fractal Audio and Atomic Amps room. In this segment, we get to check out some of their latest gear--the Axe-Fx Firmware 10.0 software updates, MFC-101 Foot Controller, and the Atomic Reator FR Cabinets.

Audio Systems MFC-101 is an all-new MIDI foot controller. Designed for studio or stage use, the unit is housed in a high quality steel chassis (15.75" x 10" x 3.75"), and features a bright 20-character display, dual-color LEDs, plus 21 on-board switches for bank/preset selection, effect bypass, tap tempo, or any other function that can be controlled via midi. The MFC-101 supports four expression pedals and four switches via rear panel jacks, and an expansion port allows connecting a planned module to increase the onboard switch count to 43. Fractal Audio fans will enjoy a dedicated "Axe-Fx" mode, designed for seamless operation with the company's Standard or Ultra Tone/Effects processors.

The Reactor FR Wedge is available in a powered and passive configuration. The powered wedge has a 50W power section with one 12AX7 and two EL-6L6GC vacuum tubes to deliver full-rated power over a full frequency response, with high headroom and very low distortion. Both the powered and the passive versions employ a high efficiency speaker system with a ported 12-ply marine grade birch plywood cabinet, a 12" speaker, a 1" tweeter/4" horn, and a crossover network.

NY Amp Show '10 - Hermida Audio Tiki Drive & More

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Hermida Audio Technology room. In this segment, we get to see and hear two of their newest pedals--the Tiki Drive and the Blackface Drive.

The Tikie Drive was a collaboration with Alfonso Hermida and Elliot Easton of The Cars. They created Hermida's darkest-voiced overdrive pedal yet. Its controls are Volume, Gain 1, Gain 2, Tone, and Voice.

The Blackface Drive has a voicing more in-line with Hermida's previous overdrive pedals. It is designed to add a little hair and grit to a solid clean signal, but still allow chord definition and single notes to be heard. Also, its voice is based on the 60s Fender Blackface amps. Its controls are Volume, Gain, Tone, and Voice.

Summer NAMM '10 - TV Jones Savalas Tele Bridge

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the TV Jones booth. In this segment, we get to check out the new TV Jones Savalas Telecaster Bridge kit that allows Tele-lovers the chance to drop in Filter 'Tron pickups with minimal routing and damage to American Standard and vintage Telecasters.

For this demo, we have North of Memphis' guitarist Carl Bradychok.

Summer NAMM '10 - Hardwire TR-7 Tremolo/Rotary

Wed, 30 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the Hardwire Effects Pedals booth. In this segment, we get to check out their new pedal--the TR-7 Tremolo/Rotary.

The TR-7 is a true stereo tremolo, rotary, and vibrato pedal. Tones range from traditional tremolo to a highly-detailed rotary cabinet. Vibrato effects finish the mix for the world's most advanced pedal of its kind. With its high-voltage operation, the TR-7 is at home both on a pedalboard or in the effects loop of an amp where standard pedals distort due to the large signal from the amplifier's loop. The TR-7 also features true stereo I/O allowing for complex connections and sounds with extreme flexibility.

Summer NAMM '10 - Above Ground FX Tremolo, Phaser

Tue, 29 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where he visits the AboveGroundFX booth. In this segment, we get to check out their three newest guitar effects pedals--Rocks Hard Distortion, Ropez PH Phaser and Tap Tremolo.

The Rocks Hard is a rich distortion that offers big, crunchy gain tones without losing definition in chords and single string notes. AbovegroundFX describe the Ropez PH Phaser with rich, clean modulating sounds that maintain guitar level when activated making it great for live use. Its versatile controls allow for a wide variety of sonic possibilities ranging from the hypnotic and dizzying to the spooky and sickening.

The Tap Tremolo is described as having a clean and full bandwidth sound for the least coloration on an entirely analog signal path. As with all of our effects the tremolo is true bypass. The Ratio knob affects the factor which the tap tempo is multiplied by fixed stepped amounts, from 4x to 1/4x the tapped frequency.

Summer NAMM '10 - Sonoma Wire Works GuitarJack

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM show where he visits the Sonona Wire Works booth. In this segment, we get to check out their latest guitar-centric offering, the GuitarJack.

The GuitarJack connects instruments, stereo line inputs and microphones to the iPhone 3G, 3GS and iPod Touch (2nd generation) via 1/4 inch instrument and 1/8 inch stereo mic/line inputs. GuitarJack makes both level control and input monitoring possible when using a GuitarJack enhanced app like FourTrack.

Rudy's Music - Rudy's Music Soho Bass Collection

Fri, 25 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Adam Moore is On Location in Soho neighborhood of New York City, New York, where he visits Rudy's Music Soho location. In this video segment, we get to check out Rudy's Music Soho collection of basses.

Within Rudy's Soho collection, their are custom Rudy Pensa original basses and vintage Fender baby blue models. In addition, their are other vintage models from Fender, Gibson, Rickenbacker, and others.

NY Amp Show '10 - Bludotone Amps Hi-Plains Drifter

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Bludotone Amp room. In this segment, we get to check out their newest amp--the Hi-Plains Drifter.

The Hi-Plains Drifter is a single-channel, 150-watt amplifier with spring reverb designed for the bluesy rock players of the SRV and Eric Johnson school. Bludotone's Brandon Montgomery describes the amp's tone as "going from a sparkly, spankin' clean to a medium roar overdrive, but still retaining the guitar's original tone. Even though the amp is 150 watts, it still produces those overdriven tones at a reasonable volume... it doesn't have to be loud, but it sure likes to be loud."

Summer NAMM '10 - Wechter Guitars Pathmaker Demo

Thu, 24 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Andy Ellis is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM show where he visits the Wechter Guitar booth. In this segment, we get to check out their first solidbody model--the Pathmaker SB Maple.

The Pathmaker SB Maple is a new solidbody from Abe Wechter, a luthier known for his forward-thinking acoustic designs. Equipped with dual Seymour Duncan humbuckers and Graph Tech's Ghost Acoustiphonic saddle-pickup system, this versatile guitar can move from scorching leads to shimmering, quasi-acoustic timbres with a flick of switch. Particularly exciting: It's the first production guitar to offer Seymour Duncan's Triple Shot pickup mounting rings, which have two mini switches that allow you to turn each coil on or off. As a result, you can quickly put the 'buckers in series, parallel, or a tapped single-coil configuration.

Summer NAMM '10 - Fret King ATD Auto-Tuning Bridge

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM show where she swings by the Fret King booth. In this segment, we get to check out the new Trev Wilkinson Fret King Auto Tuning bridge.

Trev Wilkinson, the brains behind the UK-based Fret King and Vintage brands, debuted a brand-new auto-tuning bridge that can store five user-programmable tuning presets, in addition to the pre-loaded standard E, open G, DADGAD, and open D. It's very easy to use, and tunes very quickly and accurately. The bridge comes installed on the Fret King Super-Matic, but will also be available for all manufacturers to install in their models.

Summer NAMM '10 - Laney Amps Cub Head Demo

Wed, 23 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Nashville, TN, for the 2010 Summer NAMM Show where she visits the Laney Amps booth. In this segment, we get to check out the low-powered Cub Head.

The all new CUB HEAD gives players access to British valve tone. The retro styled Cub Head features a top mounted control panel consisting of the following; Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass, Volume, Tone and Reverb.

The Cub Head houses 3-ECC83s in its preamp and 2-EL84s in the power amp section. The Cub Head has two input options, one giving you 15W RMS of valve tone, the other giving you a valve sound, but cutting the output down to .75 of a watt.

The rear panel of the Cub Head houses two speaker out sockets in 8 & 16 Ohm options, a footswitch socket for switching the reverb and an effects loop consisting of a Send/Line out socket and a return socket. The Cub Head can be paired with any Laney cabinet.

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Video Review - ZT Amplifiers Lunchbox Acoustic

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Acoustic Editor Gayla Drake Paul walks us through her latest review of the ZT Amplifiers Lunchbox Acoustic, which is featured in the July 2010 issue.

The Lunchbox Acoustic is ZT's first two-channel amp that features a top quality, dedicated microphone channel and separate instrument channel each sport the individual controls. It's loaded supported by 200W of clean amplifier power, anti-feedback circuitry, a pro-grade reverb and a highly flexible signal I/O.

The amp's controls are Gain, Bass Treble, and Reverb for each channel, a Master Volume, and a three-position anti-feedback control. It houses a 6.5" speaker and weighs about 12 pounds.

NY Amp Show '10-Hahn Guitars, Louis Electric Demos

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location for the 2010 New York Amp Show where he visits a room shared by Hahn Guitars and Louis Electric. In this segment, we get to check out products from both companies demoed by Merle Haggard's guitarist Redd Volkaert.

The guitar Redd is using is based on Hahn's 228 model that has one-piece swamp ash body, one-piece quartersawn maple neck with 6105 frets and is set up with hardware made by luthier Chihoe Hahn. The guitar is loaded with Budz pickups - special wound for Redd.

The Louis Electric combo is based on Fender's 5E3 Tweed Deluxe, with 6L6 power tubes rather than the traditional 6V6s. The idea behind this amp was to give players more headroom and is designed for medium-sized gigs. The controls include Tone, Volume, and Volume. The speaker in this model is a Celestion G12H30.

NY Amp Show '10 - Goodsell Valpreaux,Dominatrix 18

Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 New York Amp Show where he visits the Goodsell room. In this segment, we get to check out Goodsell's two newest combos -- the Valpreaux and the Dominatrix 18.

The Valpreaux is a 21-watt combo inspired by certain Valco, Supro, and Gretsch combos of the '60s. It features the relatively obscure 6973 power tube that imparts a different sonic signature from the EL84-based models that comprise the bulk of the Goodsell product line. The Valpreaux has a simplified front-end similar to the Super 17, with the same award-winning tremolo and non-intrusive reverb, as well as an ultra-transparent post-phase inverter master volume.

The Dominatrix 18 is same venerable 5E3 cabinet as the Unibox and 17 MkIII, the cathode-biased Dominatrix takes its inspiration from the Watkins Dominator series made in England in the '60s and '70s. It features two EL84s, three 12AX7s, and an EZ81 rectifier tube. Also, it has a 2-stage preamp and is followed by a phase inverter.

NY Amp Show '10 - Brown Note D'Lite ODR 100 Demo

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location for the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Brown Note Amplification room. In this segment, we get to check out the newest amp in the Brown Note line of D'Lite heads--the ODR 100. It's a 100 watt reverb amp. The clean channel is designed for high headroom, and tight low end response, making it suitable for loud clean tones with high output pickups, and providing an excellent pedal platform. The overdrive channel is voiced for tight, dynamic, smooth overdrive tones. It includes an FX loop, tube driven spring reverb circuit, and 3-function foot switch, as well as a back-panel mounted overdrive gain trimmer that sets the amount of overdrive that can be dialed in or out via the front panel controls. It also includes a 3-way bright switch, Deep switch, and Fat/Lean switch.

Rig Rundown - High On Fire's Matt Pike

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting is On Location in Madison, WI, where he catches up with High On Fire's guitarist/vocalist Matt Pike. In this segment, Pike walks us through his current live rig that includes a First Act Custom Shop 9-string guitar, a Marshall JCM800 Kerry King head and a Soldano SLO100 head running through 3 4x12 Emperor Cabs. For effects, Pike only relies on one pedal--a MXR Carbon Copy delay.

NY Amp Show '10 - Satellite Amps MudShark Demo

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 NY Amp Show where he visits the Satellite Amps room. In this segment, we get to see two of their newest amps, the Mudshark (gold sparkle) and the Little Booger.

The Mudshark has a pair of 5881's (cathode biased, push/pull), a pair of 12AX7's, and a 5AR4 rectifier. It pushes about 20 watts and most people say it is very reminiscent of the old Supro's, AKA the "Chicago" or "Zep" sound.

The Little Booger is 12 watt head with a pair of 6AQ5's, a pair of 12AX7's, and an EZ81 rectifier. The Little Booger is a cathode biased, push/pull amp. It has lots of rich harmonics and plenty of gain.

Rudy's Music Stop - Rudy's Soho Acoustic Room

Thu, 10 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Adam Moore is On Location in Soho neighborhood of New York City, New York, where he catches up with Rudy Pensa of Rudy's Music. In this segment, we get to check out Rudy's Music Soho's Acoustic Room, which features models from Martin, Collings, Gibson, Taylor, Larivee, National, Santa Cruz, and other high-end, handmade acoustic guitars.

NY Amp Show '10 - Carol-Ann Tucana 2 Demo

Wed, 09 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location at the 2010 New York Amp Show where he visits the Carol-Ann Amplifiers room. In this segment, we get to see and hear from Carol-Ann's new Tucana 2 head. The Tucana 2 is a three-channel amplifier set with a clean channel, and two channels for overdriven tones. It comes loaded with 2-6550 power tubes and checks in at 75 rockin' watts.

NY Amp Show '10 - East Amplification Studio 2 Demo

Tue, 08 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location for the 2010 New York Amp Show where he visits the East Amplification room. In this segment, we get to check out East Amplification's Studio 2. The Studio 2 is a full-featured 2-watt head with a matching 1x10 extension cabinet. The Studio 2 features controls for Gain, Volume, Treble, Middle, Bass, Presence and Master Volume. Bober says that the amp's features give it a versatile tone that can go from clean to near-metal, hitting Pete Townshend and Larry Carlton-style sounds in between. The amp has a 5U4 rectifier, three 12AX7s and two 12AT7s in a push/pull configuration, making it "sound huge at 2 watts." The amps are hand built to order.

The Studio 2 also features an internal load with variable line out. This allows the amp to be run sans speaker and connected via the line out directly to the effects loop return or front end of a higher powered amp, enabling the amp to reproduce its signature tone at increased volume levels.

Richmond Empire Demo - Godin Tone Tasting '10

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Adam Moore is On Location in Montreal, Canada, where he's at the Godin Tone Tasting 2010 event and is checking out Godin's newest Richmond model, the Empire. The Empire is test-driven by Jonas' guitarst Corey Diabo.

For more gear reviews and demos or to view our completely FREE digital edition of Premier Guitar magazine, be sure to visit http://www.premierguitar.com

Godin Icon Type 2 Demo - Godin Tone Tasting '10

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Adam Moore is On Location in Montreal, Canada, for the Godin Tone Tasting 2010 event where he checks out Godin's new line of guitars--the Icon Series. Their are five models within the Icon Series, including the Type 2 Fat Black, Type 2 Classic, Type 2 Convertible, Type 3 Natural, Type 3 Black and Type 3 Burgundy. All the models feature the H.D.R., which revoices and augments the frequency range of each pickup and allows the player to go from passive to active pickups with the simple push of a button. The H.D.R. provides extra bite, dynamic response and redefines the character of each pickup. It's like having 2 sets of pickups in 1 guitar for 5 pure passive tones + 5 pure active tones. The models come either loaded with Jason Lollar P90s, Duncan '59s, Duncan's P-Rails or Godin's GHN1. This is Godin's first set-neck model.

Godin Progression USB Demo - Godin Tone Tasting 10

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Adam Moore is On Location in Montreal, Canada, for the Godin Tone Tasting 2010 event where he checks out Godin's new Progression USB model. As the name states, this is the standard Godin Progression model, but above the standard guitar input jack, there is a USB input so you can plug and play directly into your computer and its recording software. Also, it features Godin's H.D.R., which revoices and augments the frequency range of each pickup and allows the player to go from passive to active pickups with the simple push of a button. The H.D.R. provides extra bite, dynamic response and redefines the character of each pickup. It's like having 2 sets of pickups in 1 guitar for 5 pure passive tones + 5 pure active tones. It has a silver leaf maple body, hard rock maple neck and either a rosewood or maple fretboard.

Rudy's Music Stop-Amp Room, Mesa Boogie Manhattan

Sat, 05 Jun 2010 00:00:00 GMT

Adam Moore is On Location in New York City, New York, where he visits Rudy's Music Stop. In this segment, we get a tour of Rudy's famous Amp Room where Mesa Boogie Manhattan is located. During this video we get to see Rudy's current collection of amps, including models from Marshall, Orange, Mesa Boogie, 65Amps, Blankenship, Tone King, Louis Electric and many more.

Video Review - Lag Tramontane T400DCE

Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Gayla Drake Paul walks us through her latest review of the Lâg Tramontane T400DCE acoustic guitar featured in the June 2010 issue of Premier Guitar. The Tramontane has a solid Sitka spruce top, Indonesian rosewood back and sides with rosewood and maple binding, mahogany neck and an Indian rosewood fretboard. The onboard electronics include a built-in chromatic tuner capable of various tunings and the StudioLâg Plus & Nanoflex Piezo preamp pickup.

Video Review - JamHub TourBus

Fri, 21 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey walks us through his latest review of the JamHub TourBus silent rehearsal studio featured in the June 2010 issue of Premier Guitar. The JamHub TourBus is a silent rehearsal studio that also records onto SD cards. The TourBus has 21 audio channels for up to seven musicians, seven XLR and seven TRS input jacks. The SoleMix features allow each player to create their own mix to be heard inside only their headphones. It has built-in 24-bit stereo effects including reverb, delay and modulation. Also, the TourBus features a metronome.

Artist Interview - Kenny Wayne Shepherd

Wed, 19 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Milwaukee, WI, during the Experience Hendrix tour where he catches up with blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd. In this segment, we get to hear about the process behind recording Kenny Wayne Shepherd's new music and the Fenders, Fuchs and plethora of effects pedals he used to make it all happen. In addition, we hear a few ways the new KWS material may be released.

Video Review- Jens Ritter Princess Isabella Guitar

Tue, 18 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Pat Smith walks us through his latest review in the June 2010 issue of Premier Guitar -- the Ritter Instruments Princess Isabella Baritone Jazz Guitar.

The Isabella is Jens Ritter's (renowned bass luthier) take on building a hollowbody-style guitar but with a solid body construction. It also uniquely thin as it only measures 1" thick. Also, it has a very different bridge design/construction, which Ritter describes as "the hand cast bridge foot is mounted into a small hollowed area carved into the body that exactly matches the contour of the bridge foot. The bridge foot is held in place by a friction setting and only makes contact with a 2mm thin elliptical contour ridge along the hollow area. Thus, most of the surface area on the interior side of the bridge foot and the bridge studs float in the hollow area."

The body is made from a very light swamp ash, the neck is switenia mahogany and the fingerboard is Bavarian maple. The tuners are Gotohs, the bridge is a Schaller and the pickup is a Haeussel Custom Fat-Jazz.

Video Review - ZT Amplifiers Club

Thu, 06 May 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Pat Smith walks us through his Web Exclusive review of the ZT Amplifiers' Club combo (the full review can be found on http://www.premierguitar.com).

The ZT Club is a solid-state combo that rocks out an incredible 200 watts of Class A/B power.Sharing the same proprietary electronics design of the Lunchbox amp, the Club is capable of delivering 200 watts with output over 130dB at only 22 pounds and just a few inches bigger than the custom 12 driver inside. The Club expands on the ZT Lunchbox platform by featuring separate Bass and Treble controls, an effects loop, and a traditional Reverb control.

Scorpions' Matthias Jabs Candy Apple Red Fenders

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2010 Musikmesse show where he catches with up Scorpions guitarist Matthias Jabs. In this segment, Matthias Jabs introduces us to his store MJ Guitars based in Germany and its huge collection of guitars. Here, we get to see plenty of Fender Custom Shop models, including several original, rare Fender Candy Apple Red Teles, 12-strings, Jaguars, Jazzmasters, Stratocasters and J and P Basses.

Scorpions' Matthias Jabs Vintage Gibsons & Gretsch

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2010 Musikmesse show where he catches with up Scorpions guitarist Matthias Jabs. In this segment, Matthias Jabs introduces us to his store MJ Guitars based in Germany and its huge collection of guitars. Here, we get to check out all of Matthias' vintage and rare Gretsch and Gibson guitars, including a J-45, old ES-335s, '50s Les Pauls, original '60s SGs and an original Chet Atkins semi-hollow Gretsch model.

Scorpions' Matthias Jabs Touring Guitar Collection

Thu, 29 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2010 Musikmesse show where he catches with up Scorpions guitarist Matthias Jabs. In this segment, Matthias Jabs introduces us to his store MJ Guitars based in Germany and its huge collection of guitars. Here, we walk-through Matthias' collection of guitars he uses on tour with the Scorpions. We get up close and personal with his famous 'Hurricane' Explorers, Explorer 90s, Strats and Firebirds.

Video Review - Way Huge Aqua-Puss Analog Delay

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner takes the Way Huge Electronics Aqua-Puss Analog Delay for spin in his latest review featured in the May issue of Premier Guitar Magazine.

The Aqua-Puss MKII has been reintroduced to the wild with a near spot-on recreation of the original delay pedal. The Aqua-Puss' Delay knob controls the speed from 20ms to over 300ms for cavernous tones. The Feedback control regulates delay duration and intensity, but an extreme setting can send the analog delay into self-oscillatingmode (demoed by Jordan), which can create a hysteria of noises and sounds. And the Blend knob lets you set a balance between dry and delayed signal?from mild to wild.

Video Review - Jaguar Amplification Junior

Thu, 15 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Pat Smith takes us through his review of the new Jaguar Amplification Junior combo (the full review can be found in the May issue of Premier Guitar magazine).

The Jaguar Junior is a 17 watt class A amplifier and is loaded with 2-12AX7 preamp tubes, 2-EL84 and 1-GZ34 power tubes. It is a single channel amp with high and low inputs. The controls are simplistic and basic -- Master Volume, Volume and Tone. In the back of the amp there is a pentode and triode switch that enables the guitarist to dial back the amp to 7 watts. The over-sized cabinet is packed with a single Customized Celestion G12H Anniversary speaker and the whole package weighs about 45 lbs.

Engl Amps - Powerball II & GigMaster 15 Demos

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2010 Musikmesse show where he visits the Engl Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to check out Engl's newest products for 2010, including the Powerball II, GigMaster 15 combo, Fireball 100 and the Bass Rackhead 1060.

The Powerball II is a 100 watt head loaded with 4-6L6GC power tubes and 4-ECC83 (12AX7) preamp tubes. The Powerball II featues include -- 4 Gain control knobs: Clean Gain-1, Crunch Gain-2, Lead Gain-3 and Lead Gain-4. It has two Bottom sound switches, one for Lead-Channel 3 and another one for Lead-Channel 4. Also, it has middle-boosted switching (works on all 4 channels) via front panel button or via footswitch. Another feature is the electronic power tube monitoring system (PTM) with LED indication (new version). Other front panel controls include EQ system Clean and Crunch: Bass, Middle, Treble-Clean, Treble-Crunch, EQ system Lead-Channel 3 and Lead-Channel 4: Bass, Middle or Middle-boosted, Presence and Depth Punch controls in the power amp stage.

The GigMaster 15 is a combo that has power scaling, an effects loop and the two channels share the EQ. The combo can be set at 15W / 5W / 1W / 0W and the switches are on the back (0W being for direct recording).

The new ENGL Fireball 100 features a darker, lower midrange focused tone. The new added Midrange Boost (which can be controlled via footswitch) plus the Bottom switch, Engl describes as adding that special fire to your sound. Engl describes the well-dressed gain structures as allowing any sounds from crystal clear, crispy crunch, fat rock rhythm or heavy metal riffs to searing lead lines. With 100 Watts of pure 6L6GC power amp fury, the Fireball 100 delivers more punch than ever before.

Line 6 - James Tyler Variax Demo

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2010 Musikmesse show where he visits the Line 6 booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear from the brand new James Tyler Variax.

This year, Line 6 introduces the all-new Line 6 Variax James Tyler JTV models there are three JTV models to chose from; JTV 59, JTV 69 and JTV 89.

The JTV59 is a singlecut (Les Paul) -style; the JTV69 is a Strat-style; the third and final model is the JTV89 shredder. All the guitars are loaded with Seymour Duncan pickups, James Ty'ler-designed custom bridges and a drop tuning dial.

Framus-Diablo Series; Warwick-Jagermeister Bass

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2010 Musikmesse show where he visits the Framus and Warwick booth. In this segment, we get to check out some new guitars from Framus and new basses from Warwick.

This year, Framus has re-done several iterations of their popular models - the Diablo and Panthera. In this segment, we get to check out some standard models and custom shop offerings. All the guitars feature Seymour Duncan pickups and Framus' exquisite high-gloss finishes.

On the Warwick side of things, we get to check out a Jagermeister bass, Robert Trujillo's (Metallica) new signature bass (based of the Streamer LX4 model) and Adam Clayton's (U2) new signature bass.

Knaggs Guitars - Kenai, Choptank, Severn, Keya

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany for the 2010 Musikmesse show where he swings by the Knaggs Guitars booth. In this segment we get to check out Joe Knaggs (formerly of PRS Guitars) new line of guitars.

The Knaggs Guitars lineup of models includes the Kenai, Patuxant, Choptank, Severn, Sheyenne, Keya and the Choptank bass. All the models (excluding the Choptank bass) are built upon a three-layer tier system providing guitarists a plethora of options, including types of tonewoods, inlay designs, inlay materials, purfling and pickup choices to make sure every choice or preference is covered within the realm of Knaggs Guitars.

Blackstar-HT Series Pedals Demos; Modulation,Delay

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2010 Musikmesse show where he visits the Blackstar Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to check out some of Blackstar's new HT-Effects pedals; Modulation, Delay and Reverb.

The Modulation is described as having a tone from gentle tremolo to roaring jet engine flange, it brings you all the musicality of the classic vintage effects pedals. For ease of use the Slow/Fast feature lets you adjust the modulation time of the eight different modulation effects while you are playing. The unique Saturation control then lets you add real valve compression and harmonics.

The Delay has eight different delays in one pedal and they can take you from vintage and multi-head tape delays to classic analog and linear full bandwidth effects and two loop modes as well. You can then add in real valve compression and harmonics using the unique Saturation control.

Finally, the Reverb can take you from your room to an arena via hall, plate, spring, gate and reverse-reverb effects. Valve compression and harmonics are added using the Dwell control, and you can switch the reverb time from short to long while you are playing.

Kala Ukuleles - U-Bass Demo

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2010 Musikmesse show where he visits the Kala Ukulele booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear from their U-Bass.

The U-Bass is a short-scale bass (21") that produces the same pitches as a standard bass and is tuned like a standard bass, too. The U-Bass is made with a one-piece of mahogany and comes with a rosewood fretboard and bridge. It is loaded with four individual piezo element pickups so it works as a fully-functioning bass.

Bolt Amps - BTH-50 Head Demo

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2010 Musikmesse show where he swings by the Bolt Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear from Bolt's newest amp - the BTH-50.

The BTH-50 is a 50 watt head loaded with 12AX7 preamp tubes and 6L6 power tubes (which can be exchanged for EL34s). The Lead and Rhythm channels feature Gain & Level Controls three selectable Reverbs, Selectable active & passive EQ with Bass, Mid (swept in Lead Channel), Treble and a three-way position Voicing switch. The Master section features Level, Presence, SoloBoost with amount, On/Off & Gain/Level Select, effects loop on/off and power amp mute switch.

Morpheus FX - Capo Pedal Demo

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2010 Musikmesse show where he visits the Morpheus FX booth. In this segment, we get a demo and walk-thru of their newest effects pedal - the Capo Pedal.

With the Capo pedal you can electronically capo your guitar and maintain perfect pitch. For example, play an E chord in standard tuning, then use the Capo pedal to up tune your guitar so the chord is changed to an F, F#, G, G#, A, Bb or B. In addition, the CAPO pedal has Full Octave Up Pitch and a great-sounding Octaver/12- string emulator that causes your 6-string to sound like a 12-string, with octaves for strings 3-6, and doubles strings 1 and 2.

It pedal also features effect-toggling so you can instantly toggle back and forth between the up pitch and the Effect Off for a cool up/down pitch-shift effect during rapid ascending/ descending arpeggios and scale runs.The Capo uses proprietary polyphonic pitch up algorithms that maintain perfect harmonic accuracy and tonally correct overtones.

TC Electronic - PolyTune iPhone App Demo

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2010 Musikmesse show where he visits the TC Electronic booth. In this segment, we get to check out a demo of TC Electronic's new PolyTune iPhone App.

The PolyTune iPhone app has everything the PolyTune stompbox has, including polyphonic tunings of all six strings at once, alternative tunings and the ability to adjust the pitch.

TC Electronic - BG500 Bass Amp Combo

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2010 Musikmesse show where he visits the TC Electronic booth. In this segment, we get a rundown of TC's new bass amp combo - the BG500. The BG500 is built off the RH450 bass amp platform with a few key alterations and changes.

TC Electronic's BG500 is 500 Watts of power combined with custom-built Eminence drivers, tone shaping tools and a full list of ground-breaking features, making both BG500s (1x15 or 2x10) a suitable rig for any gig. BG500 shares many of the tools that have made the revolutionary RH450 bass amp such a success. BG500 features the incredible SpectraComp? compressor from RH450 that allows per string compression that evens out the compression across all strings, creating a much more musical sound. BG500s TubeTone? effect has also been taken directly from the RH450 amp, and rather than replicating a tube sound using one small preamp tube, it emulates the characteristics of a tube preamp and true tube power amp section to deliver an unrivaled full tube sound. Yet another feature ported from the RH450 is the user-defined presets. Combined with tone shaping tools, these presets allow bass players to create the tones they need and then switch between them instantly and seamlessly. For quick and instant tuning, BG500 also features a fully integrated bass tuner that automatically mutes when activated, allowing for swift, silenced tuning. Furthermore, BG500 introduces the innovative TweeterTone? control that allows front panel tweeter control, as well as two new Contour shapes that create warm and smooth tones instantaneously.

Orange Amps - The O PC Demo

Tue, 06 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2010 Musikmesse show where he visits the Orange Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to check out the new Orange O PC prototype. A full-functioning Windows machine, the O PC comes with a pre-installed Orange Amp VST plug-in (a custom version of IK Multimedia's AmpliTube), an 8" JBL speaker, a dedicated 1/4" input, an ext. speaker jack (for the optional stereo cab), DVD drive, top-mounted Wi-Fi antenna, amp-style knobs (Volume, Balance, Treble, and Bass), and all the connection ports you'd expect.

AT Picks - Metal Guitar Picks Demo

Mon, 05 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2010 Musikmesse show where he visits the AT Metal Guitar Picks booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear two of their guitar picks in action. They are showcased in this video producing sounds like chirping birds, police sirens and DJs scratching (ala Tom Morello).

Lundgren Pickups - Singlecoils, Humbuckers, P-90s

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2010 Musikmesse where he visits the Lundgren Pickups booth. In this segment, we get to see Lundgren's line of pickups ranging from vintage singlecoils for Teles and Strats to modern humbuckers for 7-string and 8-string guitars. In addition, Lundgren offers mini-humbuckers, standard humbuckers, p90s and filter-tron-style pickups. Their pickups can currently be found in custom shop Ibanez 7- and 8-string guitars and Conklin guitars.

Elmwood El Toro Head, 2-Channel Distortion Pedal

Thu, 01 Apr 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the 2010 Musikmesse show where he visits the Elmwood Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear about two new Elmwood products - the El Toro 60 watt head and the 2-channel distortion preamp prototype pedal.

JAM Pedals - Hand-Built, Hand-Painted Effects

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the Musikmesse 2010 show where he visits the Jam Pedals booth. In this segment, we get to check out their exquisite line of hand-built, hand-painted effects pedals.

Jam Pedals are hand-made in Greece. They are analog, point-to-point pedals, made from some of the highest available quality materials on the market, including rare NOS chips, specially selected matched NOS transistors and carbon comp resistors. All of their pedals are true-bypass so as not to ruin your hard-earned tone. Circuits are based on classic 60's and 70's vintage pedals that helped built the sound of Rock n' Roll.

Maton Guitars - 808 Tommy Emmanuel, BB1200, MS500

Wed, 31 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the Musikmesse 2010 show where he visits the Maton Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see what is new for Maton as they show us their 808TE Tommy Emmanuel Signature model, the 425/12-string model, the BB1200 and the MS500 50th Anniversary model.

The 808TE features a Sitka spruce top, Queensland maple back, sides and neck and rosewood fretboard. Its onboard electronics include a piezo pickup and microphone that work together to produce electrified tones with the full ambiance of the acoustic guitar.

The 425/12-String is made of Queensland walnut back and sides with a solid Sikta spruce top. It has a Queensland maple neck and is loaded with a AP5 pickup.

The BB1200 has a solid blackwood back and sides, a set rock maple neck and rosewood fingerboard on a 25.5" scale.

The 50th Anniversary Mastersound is a celebration of the original MS500, introduced in 1958. Not just another re-issue this guitar is a tribute to a timeless classic, reflecting the style and feel of the original but designed to fulfil the needs of todays guitarists. It features a silver silkwood body, Queensland maple neck and a rosewood fingerboard. Its loaded with MV coiltappable humbucker (bridge) and a MV singlecoil in the neck.

VOX - Joe Satriani Ice 9 Overdrive Demo

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, where he visits the VOX Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to check out the newest effects pedal from VOX - the Joe Satriani Signature Ice 9 Overdrive. The Ice 9 overdrive pedal is fourth in a series of effect pedals created in collaboration between world-renowned guitarist Joe Satriani and VOX.

With two distinct overdrive modes, versatile tone-shaping, and the ever-popular 'More' switch, the Ice 9 delivers a wide range of inspiring tones, yet remains remarkably easy to use. The Ice 9's controls are Gain, Tone, Bass Volume and it features the aforementioned More switch. In addition, it has another switch that goes between Vintage and Modern voicings. The Vintage mode employs a special op amp and premium diodes to offer overdrive effects that are sweetly warm and classic, with just the right amount of sparkle and sustain. In contrast, the Modern voice utilizes a Germanium diode to kick up a cutting-edge overdrive that is altogether new and aggressive.

O Nine - Resonator Cabinet

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the Musikmesse 2010 show where he visits the O Nine booth. In this segment, we get introduced to the O Nine Tunator Resonator Cabinet. This invention is said to work like older violins by allowing the user to adjust the tuning of the speaker cab walls, which directly effects the speaker cone giving the guitarist a completely different tone.

Italia Guitars - Maranello Series

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for the Musikmesse 2010 show where he visits the Italia Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to check out several variations within the Maranello Series.

Ritter Instruments - Princess Isabella, Roya,Cora

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse 2010 where he visits the Ritter Instruments booth. In this segment, we get to check out what is new from Jens Ritter's company.

Here, we get to see new Ritter basses, including the Roya 5-string, the Raptor, the Jupiter 6-string (Grateful Dead Phil Lesh's signature instrument) and the new brand new Cora. In addition, we get our first glimpse at Ritter's first guitar -- the Princess Isabella. This guitar is a jazz guitar with a very lightweight swamp ash body, Switenia mahogany neck, bavarian maple fingerboard and it has a Haeussel Custom Fat-Jazz pickup.

Remote Cab - Isolation Speaker Cabinet

Mon, 29 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse 2010 show where he visits the Remote Cab booth. In this segment, we get to check out their Isolation Cabinet (Remote Cab).

It is a standard isolation cabinet, but with some updated technology -- it has a remote control mic holder that moves the mic from the speaker cone to the outter ridge of the speaker without opening or messing around inside the cabinet. All movements of the microphone are controlled by a joystrick-box. The iso-cab can feature any microphone, microphone holder/clip or speaker combination a guitarist prefers. Its out-going connectors are either XLR or multicore.

Jimmie Rodgers Museum Tour

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Meridian, MS, where he visits the Jimmie Rodgers Museum. In this segment, we get to check out quite possibly the most important guitar in the world - Jimmie Rodgers' 1928 Martin 000-45 with the charming "THANKS" on its back. This guitar is where it all started -- and where much of today's music can be traced back to. Like Bob Dylan said, "it all started with Jimmie Rodgers." In addition to the '28 000-45, we get to check out a 1996 000-45JR replica # 1 of 100.

Stax Records Museum - Cropper & Ike Turner Teles

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Memphis, TN, where he visits the Stax Records Museum. In this segment, we get to see where and how some of the most legendary soul music was made. Within this video, we get to check out some iconic Stax studio gear like an Ike Turner Telecaster, a Steve Cropper Telecaster, a Steve Cropper ES-175 and Fender Princeton amp, James Alexander's bass used on "Soul Finger," Duck Dunn's P Bass and much more.

Stax Records Museum - Albert King V, The Shaft Wah

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Memphis, TN, where he visits the Stax Records Museum. In this segment, we get to see where and how some of the most legendary soul music was made. Within this video, we get to check out some iconic Stax studio gear like Booker T's Hammond B2 piano used to record "Green Onions," Pops Staples Gibson, Little Milton's Gibson ES-335, Albert King V, Issac Hayes' Cadillac and the Shaft Wah Wah pedal.

Rig Rundown - Exodus' Gary Holt

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Chicago, IL, where he catches up with Exodus guitarist, Gary Holt. In this segment, Gary Holt talks about his upcoming Schecter signature guitar, his current live setup, the new DVD - Shovel Headed Tour Machine - and their forthcoming album - Exhibit B: The Human Condition.

Rig Rundown - Exodus' Lee Altus

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Chicago, IL, where he catches up with Exodus guitarist, Lee Altus. In this segment, Lee Altus talks about his current live setup, the new DVD - Shovel Headed Tour Machine - and their forthcoming album - Exhibit B: The Human Condition.

Rig Rundown-Arch Enemy Christopher & Michael Amott

Tue, 23 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Chicago, IL, where he catches up with Arch Enemy's guitarists Christopher Amott and Michael Amott. In this segment, the Amott brothers talk about this current live setup - guitars, amplifiers and effects - and how they recorded The Root of All Evil.

Sun Studio Tour

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Memphis, TN, where he visits the legendary Sun Studio. In this segment, we get a grand tour of one of the most famous studios in the world -- Sun Studio.

Some may say, this is the birthplace of rock 'n' roll with the recording of the "That's Alright." You get to see where Elvis and Scotty Moore stood during that pioneer recording. In addition, Sam Philips recorded Jerry Lee Lewis, Johnny Cash and Carl Perkins. The Studio is a one-room place with a lot of the equipment and appointments the building had back in the '50s. Recently, U2 recorded some tracks in the quaint room.

Gibson Custom Memphis-ES Series: Constructing Body

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Memphis, TN, where he visits the Gibson Custom Memphis factory. The Gibson Custom Memphis factory builds all the ES hollow- and semi-hollow bodied guitars, the white Les Paul and the Gibson EDS-1275 double-neck. In this segment, we get to check out how the ES Series guitars are built. Here, we get to see how the wood is cut, pressed, sanded, bound and eventually put together.

Gibson Custom Memphis-ES Series: Neck,PLEK machine

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Memphis, TN, where he visits the Gibson Custom Memphis factory. The Gibson Custom Memphis factory builds all the ES hollow- and semi-hollow bodied guitars, the white Les Paul and the Gibson EDS-1275 double-neck. In this segment, we get to check out how the neck is set, the procedure behind preparing the fretboard, the execution of the PLEK machine, the way they paint and finish each guitar and how they install and setup the hardware and electronics.

Gibson Custom Memphis-ES Series: Final Inspection

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Memphis, TN, where he visits the Gibson Custom Memphis factory. The Gibson Custom Memphis factory builds all the ES hollow- and semi-hollow bodied guitars, the white Les Paul and the Gibson EDS-1275 double-neck. In this segment, we get to see the final inspection process. Here, we get to see how the technician checks fret height, action, hardware setup and makes sure the guitar plays, sounds and reacts as it should by playing the "Gibson" song.

Video Review - TC Electronic PolyTune

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review for the TC Electronic PolyTune pedal--featured in the 2010 issue of Premier Guitar.

The PolyTune is the world's first polyphonic tuner. You simply strum all strings on your guitar or bass at once, and it will immediately tell you which strings need tuning. This new tuning technology changes the way players can tune by enabling the tuning feature to apply to all the strings at once. The reference pitch can be set to your preference and ranges from 435Hz to 445Hz. If you are a guitarist that likes to play at a different pitch than standard, this is your go-to pedal, allowing for dropped tunings from E-flat all the way down to B. The tune works in two modes. First, Needle mode is for those that are used to the classic view on a tuner. The other option is for the people that want a little more real-time information, stream-mode measures even the slightest pitch variation and instantly feeds the info back to you via a rotating motion on the display. The PolyTune is also a true bypass pedal.

Hughes & Kettner - How To Test an Amp

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in St. Wendel, Germany, where they visit the Hughes & Kettner factory. In this video segment, we get to check out the countless tests, trials and evaluations each amp must go through before receiving the final approval. Here, Hughes & Kettner show us several ways they test the amp, the chassis, the sound quality, the tubs, general functions and the "tone" test.

Hughes & Kettner - Inside the Factory

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in St. Wendel, Germany, where they visit the Hughes & Kettner factory. In this segment, we get to check out how each amp is designed, constructed and eventually tested. In addition, we get to see how Hughes & Kettner tests their tubes before they are biased.

Hughes & Kettner and HK Audio: Building Cabs

Fri, 05 Mar 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in St. Wendel, Germany, where they visit the Hughes & Kettner and HK Audio factories. In this segment, we get an up close and personal tour of the factories that builds both Hughes & Kettner cabs and HK Audio PAs and wedges. As shown through the video, both companies are diligent on quality, craftsmanship and making sure each product is ready to go with numerous trials and tests.

NAMM '10 - 65Amps Tupelo Demo

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he visits the 65Amps booth. In this segment, we get to check out their newest amp, the Tupelo.

The Tupelo is a breakthrough amplifier rooted in the same lost designs as his brother "Lil Elvis" only based on a 6V6 power section. The unique circuitry of the "Elvis" circuit creates a platform that reveals the true character of the power tubes to a surprising level. The 6V6 power section changes the character of the Elvis front end to sound like outstanding examples of American circuitry from the late 50's through the mid-sixties while at the same time removing all the bad behaviors of those old amps. The Tupelo is a must for players whose ears are tuned to American circuits and sounds. Equally comfortable in every music genre, the Tupelo is a super-versatile cousin to the Lil Elvis with more power, an astonishing vocabulary, touch sensitivity and harmonic richness. Again loaded with 65's "Master Voltage" circuitry to make the Tupelo comfortable at any volumes from Bedroom to Coffee House to Small Clubs to the Studio. The Tupelo also features as passive FX Loop, 2 speaker outs and 65's unique bias tremolo.

NAMM '10-DigiTech JamMan Solo Demo & JamMan Stereo

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where she visits the DigiTech booth. In this segment, we get to check out their two newest JamMan offerings -- the JamMan Solo and the JamMan Stereo.

In 2005, Digitech crafted the original JamMan, over 6 hours worth of material could be stored on a removable media card. Now, DigiTech? they have the new JamMan Solo Looper/Phrase Sampler with the ability to store 35 minutes of CD-quality loops in 99 internal memories as well as having an SD memory card expansion slot giving you the ability to store over 16 hours of material in an additional 99 slots.The JamMan Solo is designed for guitarists and bassists packing a full-featured looper in a compact form factor.

The JamMan Solo features USB connectivity and will sync to DigiTechs free JamManager? software that organizes and saves your JamMan Solos loops to PC or Mac. JamManager also lets you quickly create custom JamLists to take to your gig.

NAMM-Source Audio Multiwave Distortion Demo & More

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where she visits the Source Audio booth. In this segment, we get to see three of their newest effects pedals -- the Multiwave Bass Distortion, Multiwave Distortiong (guitar) and the Classic Distortion.

The Soundblox Multiwave Bass Distortion features the same multi-band process that made the original Multiwave guitar pedal so popular, but this time, the Source Audio engineers adapted the process to compliment the unique frequency range of the bass guitar. Multi-band processing divides a signal into multiple bands then distorts them individually, giving musicians unprecedented levels of sound clarity and note articulation. Bassists can effectively combine complex chords and intervals with distorted tones?the Multiwave eliminates the mush and allows each note to ring clear and true.

Users have access to 23 distinct and modern sounding distortions that go far beyond traditional sounds. They range from normal, for a somewhat traditional distortion curve, to extreme foldback and octave settings for more aggressive and synth-like tones. Each distortion type is further customizable via the drive control, and separate clean and distorted level knobs. This advanced sound control alleviates the tendency for low-end reduction associated with most bass distortion units. The Multiwave Bass is also compatible with the Hot Hand? motion controller, adding even more expressive possibilities.

The Multiwave Distortion features 21 distinctive and modern effects not found on typical distortion pedals. Based on new proprietary algorithms, these range from basic overdrive sounds to aggressive synth-like, octave heavy and extreme foldback settings that go far beyond emulations of typical classic distortions.

The Multiwave Distortions unique Multi-Band mode divides the input signal into several frequency bands, which are distorted separately before being re-combined. Guitarists can play complex distorted chords and each note can be heard with absolute clarity. Several notes can feed back or drone simultaneously while a separate melody is played on top without the typical loss of volume associated with most of other types of distortion. The Multiwave Distortion is also compatible with the Hot Hand? motion sensor. When connected, Hot Hand controls the amount of gain.

The Soundblox Classic Distortion packs 4 tube amp and 8 fuzz box overdrive tones plus a Clean Boost/Tone mode into one compact and easy to use pedal. Unlike other products, which attempt to digitally clone, model or emulate vintage gear, the organic tones of the Soundblox Pro Classic Distortion are the result of a five-year listening study and iterative algorithm design process involving over 40 classic pedals and extensive artist evaluation. Plus, the Classic Distortion is Hot Hand? ready for even more expressive capabilities.

NAMM '10 - Radial Engineering Vienna Chorus, PZ-DI

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he visits the Radial Engineering booth. In this segment, we get to check out three of their newest products for 2010.

Here, we get to see and hear from the Bones Vienna Chorus, the PZ-DI box and the F11 Tube Preamp for bass or acoustic guitars.

NAMM ' 10 - James Trussart Steelmaster,Steelcaster

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he visits the James Trussart Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear from three of his latest guitar offerings -- the Steelmaster, the Steel O Matic Gatorskin and Steelcaster Snakeskin. All the demos are performed by rockabilly guitarist Danny B. Harvey.

The Steelmaster has a '62 maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, alder body with antique snakeskin finish and Arcane Inc. Jazz 90 (P-90 construction and tone in a Jazz Master housing) pickups.

The Steel O Matic has a Gator engraved top, pickguard and headcap. It features a '62 maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard and an alder body. It is loaded with Arcane Inc. singlecoils.

The Steelcaster has a perforated back, a '62 maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard. It has an Arcane Inc. pickups -- Tele (bridge) and a humbucker (neck).

NAMM '10 - Yamaha FSX720 & FSX730 Acoustics

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he visits the Yamaha Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see two of their newest acoustic models for 2010.

The new models are the FSX720 and FSX730, which are both derived from the FG series. The FSX720 has mahogany back and sides, rosewood bridge and neck. Also, it features piezo electronics.

The FSX730 has rosewood back and sides, rosewood bridge and neck. Also, it comes loaded with transducer electronics.

NAMM '10:Bogner Brixton, New Yorker, Mojado & More

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where she visits the Bogner Amplification booth. In this segment, she catches up with Reinhold Bogner as he walks us through what's new with his company for 2010. The new products include the introduction of the International Series -- the Brixton, the New Yorker, the Mojado and the Barcelona. Next up, we get to check out the high-powered Goldfinger 90. Lastly, we get to see some new rackmount gear from Bogner including the Fish Preamp, Shiva Preamp, Kraftwerk 3, Kraftwerk 2 and Kraftwerk 1 preamps.

NAMM '10-Dunlop Max-Grip Picks, Heavy Core Strings

Wed, 17 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he visits the Dunlop booth. In this segment, we get introduced to several of Dunlop's newest guitar accessories, including the Max-Grip picks, the Dirty Donny picks, Rev. Willy's strings, slides and picks, the Heavy Core strings, the Roadpro String Winder and Lucky 13 & BMF straps.

NAMM - ToadWorks PipeLine Tremolo & Fat City Demos

Tue, 16 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where she visits the ToadWorks USA Effects booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear from two of their newest pedals -- the PipeLine Harmonic Vibrato/Tremolo pedal and the Fat City Dual Overdrive.

Amplitude modulation, otherwise known as tremolo, is arguably the first 'overt' guitar effect. Amplifiers with built-in tremolo began appearing by the late 40's, and became standard equipment by the late 50's. The first major style of music to adopt tremolo as it's own was surf music - groups like the Del-Tones, the Ventures and the Chantays combined tremolo with reverb to create the definitive surf guitar sound.

In 1961, the Fender Electric Instrument Manufacturing Company released a complex variation on the tremolo effect known commonly as harmonic vibrato. While not technically vibrato (frequency modulation), this new take on tremolo created an effect vaguely reminiscent of a rotating speaker. Due to it's complexity and cost, this form of tremolo was short lived, and no adequate substitute existed - until now.

ToadWorks Fat City is a Professional Series effect pedal consisting of two unique overdrive circuits, as well as an independently switchable boost. The overdrive has been designed to emulate classic tube amplifier sounds, and each overdrive circuit can be engaged separately or in combination, thus creating the unique "Fat City" sound.

The clean boost is re-routable via a mini toggle switch located directly above the boost pot. This allows you to place the boost in front of, or after the overdrive circuits, and it's all True Bypass.

NAMM '10 - Budda Amps MN-100 Head

Sat, 13 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where she visits the Budda Amps booth. In this segment, we get to check out their newest amp for 2010 -- the MN-100.

The Budda MN-100 is a highly versatile, high-gain amplifier featuring three independent channels, a 100-watt power section driven by four 6L6GC tubes, and a preamp consisting of seven two-stage 12AX7 tubes. The MN-100 also features dual 5U4 rectifier tubes and a solid-state rectifier, with the patent-pending PowerPan? variable rectification control that allows players to open uncharted tone territory by selecting full tube rectification, diode rectification or anywhere between the two.

All three of the Budda MN-100's independent channels?Clean, Rhythm and Lead?include separate three-band EQ, Reverb, Resonance, Presence, and true bypass effects loop with send and return levels. Each channel also features Overboost, a stompbox-style lead boost that engages an additional tube-driven gain circuit to gives players a supercharged boost. The effects loop on channel 2 can also be used as a global loop for incredible versatility in effects routing. The included nine-button footcontroller digitally switches via MIDI all three channels, effects loops and Overboost functions, as well as Master Reverb and Master Boost, a second Master Volume control that can be used to boost the overall volume of the amp.

This multi-faceted, innovative amplifier found its aesthetic equal in the custom Italian leathers, signature dragon embellishments and metalwork of footwear designer Mark Nason (www.marknason.com). No stranger to the rock&roll lifestyle, Mark Nason's signature couture creations translate easily from Sunset Boulevard to center stage on the Budda MN-100 and MN-412.

The Budda MN-100 also features a half-power switch for operating the amplifier in either 50 or 100 watt mode. The back panel also features an amplifier chain section with power-amp inputs and a slave output, impedance selector and MIDI input and output for use in MIDI-switching rigs. The matching MN-412? cabinet features four Budda Phat 12 loudspeakers and Mark Nason leather covering.

NAMM '10 - Red Witch Medusa Chorus/Tremolo Demo

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where she swings by the Red Witch Analog Pedals booth. In this segment, we get to check out two of their newest pedal offerings -- the Medusa Chorus/Tremolo and the Titan Delay.

The Medusa is a reissue of a popular pedal first built years ago by Red Witch's creator Ben Fulton. Upon popular demand, they re-released the Medusa which is a Chorus and Tremolo pedal that can work as either or a combination of the two.

The Titan Delay is an analog delay pedal with not one, not two, but three completely independent delay units. The Titan's triumvirate of time tantalizers allows you to create an array of truly unique and original delay sounds. Voiced for the ultimate analog styled sound, the Titan provides three 800m/sec delays. They use the classic analog delay compander to ensure the ultimate recreation of an analog flavored delay, which works hand in hand with their more contemporary delay engines.

NAMM '10 - SWR Bryan Beller (Steve Vai) Interview

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where she visits the SWR Sound booth. In this segment, she catches up with Dethklok and Steve Vai bassist Bryan Beller as he talks about some SWR gear (SM-1500 head) that he's been using on the road with Dethklok and the just-released Steve Vai "Where the Wild Things Are" live DVD.

NAMM '10 - Ibanez Steve Vai UV77REMC, RGD Models

Thu, 11 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he visits the Ibanez Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to check out several of their new guitar and bass offerings for 2010.

First, we get to see the new Steve Vai UV77REMC has a five-piece maple/bubinga neck, basswood body, rosewood fingerboard and DiMarzio Blaze pickups.

Next, we get to see the new RGD models, which feature three-piece maple necks, basswood body and bound rosewood fingerboards. These guitars are specifically made with the drop-tune player in mind.

Lastly, we have the Ashula fret/fretless bass. This unique bass has a jatoba/ bubinga neck, light ash body, rosewood fingerboard and features the Mono-Rail IV bridge system. Also, it comes loaded with the Sonic Arch and Sonic Arch mini pickups.

NAMM '10 - Tascam DR-08,DR-2d & DP-008 Portastudio

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he swings by the Tascam booth. In this segment, we get to see some guitar-relevent products new to the scene from Tascam for 2010.

Their new products include a slim and sleek portable recorder (DR-08), a Linear PCM Recorder (DR-2d) and a must for a recording junkie - the DP-008 Digital Portastudio.

NAMM '10 - PreSonus StudioLive & Studio One DAW

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he visits the PreSonus booth. In this segment, we get to see some of their new recording products for 2010.

StudioLive is truly a third-generation digital mixer. Easier to use, better sounding, and flawlessly integrated with state-of-the-art software, it delivers the most creative environment possible for both live performance and studio music production.

Here, in one portable device, are high-headroom XMAX? microphone preamplifiers, a built-in FireWire recording and playback interface, more than 90 signal processors, a big library of DSP effects, 6 (16.4.2) or 10 (24.4.2) aux buses, 4 subgroups, extensive LED metering, mixer save and recall, channel-strip save/recall/copy/paste, talkback, and more.

Create live mixes that glisten with clarity and detail?then record and enhance the performance with the power of StudioLive.

Get creative in the studio. Build mixes, loops, sound effects, and more, then bring them out to your show and mix them with the live performance. Process channels using your favorite plug-ins and completely automate your entire performance. StudioLive revolutionizes music production, opening endless creative possibilities.

Studio One is a groundbreaking music creation and production application for Mac OS X and Windows XP/Vista that makes audio recording, MIDI sequencing, and audio mastering ridiculously simple right out of the box.

Its a creative environment built for intuitive use, speed, and efficiencyand yet its robust enough for the most complex productions. Its the DAW that a band of leading recording-hardware engineers and a team of industry-defining software-design veterans want to use for themselves. Its incredibly easy to use yet provides a wealth of professional features.

Far from just another music-production program, Studio One changes the rules of the game. Fresh code, innovative drag-and-drop MIDI mapping and plug-in management, auto-configuration with PreSonus hardware, insanely good audio quality, unlimited tracks and plug-ins per track, and a powerful, inventive Start page that literally puts the whole project right in your hands are just a few of the compelling features of Studio One.

NAMM '10 - Taylor Dave Matthews Signature & More

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he visits the Taylor Guitars booth. In this segment, we get introduced to several new products that will be released fully for Taylor during 2010.

First up, the 8-string baritone, which has a truly unique voice, the 8-string baritone GS complements the baritones lower tonal range by pairing two octave strings with the third and fourth strings, adding a touch of upper-octave brightness without too much 12-string jangle. The result is a guitar with incredible tonal range, perfect for walking basslines and rich melodies. It features a solid Sitka spruce top and Indian Rosewood back and sides.

Next, we get to check out the Jason Mraz Signature Nylon model and the Dave Matthews Signature 914ce custom model with "Grux" inspired inlays.

Lastly, we get to check out some offerings from the Taylor Build to Order section. These guitars are one-off creations built by the Taylor upon request from direct buyers through the website or for dealers who wish to keep some BTO models in their stores.

NAMM '10 - Egnater Amps Tweaker Demo

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he visits the Egnater booth. In this segment, we get to hear and see one of their newest heads -- the Tweaker. The Tweaker is a 6V6 tube amp with tonal options galore that includes a voicing switch that goes from VOX to Marshall to Fender.

NAMM '10: Guild D-55, F-50 Jumbo Custom Koa & More

Wed, 10 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where she visits the Guild Guitars booth. In this segment, we get an introduction to the some of the newest Guild models and configurations for 2010. Some of the new items we get to see our several USA models, F-50 Jumbo Koa Custom, D-55, F-50 Jumbo 12-string and many more.

NAMM-PRS Demos Swamp Ash Special,Orianthi,DallasII

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he visits the PRS booth. In this segment, we talk with Paul Reed Smith about what's new from his company in 2010 and the announcement of the 25th Anniversary editions on several of his models.

First up, we check out the Orianti SE Signature model that has a korina body, maple top and neck with an ebony fingerboard. It also has a PRS-style trem and PRS humbuckers in both positions.

Next is the Swamp Ash Special Narrowfield, which is the first PRS production model to feature the new Narrowfield pickups. The Narrowfield pickups focus the string attack much like a singlecoil but are hum-canceling. The result is a new sounding pickup system, which blends features of single coil, soap bar, and humbucking pickups. The Swamp Ash Special is a 25th Anniversary model and features shadow bird inlays, anniversary headstock eagle and an optional maple fretboard.

The Dallas II is a 50-watt boutique amp well suited for the working musician. While the amplifier will support many musical styles, it is well suited for the single coil player as well as anyone looking for a high quality amp with plenty of head room to support their favorite pedals. The half hand-wired and half PC board construction allows for all the quality and sound of PRSs original Dallas amplifier, but the Dallas II fits comfortably into our Tuxedo line of amps. Like the original Dallas, the Dallas II provides the classic, balanced sounds of 6L6 tubes, huge sounding cleans, and moderate overdrive.

The PRS Signature amplifier is a further refinement of the PRS Original Sewell that has been tweaked to Paul Reed Smiths personal specifications. Paul Reed Smith describes this EL34 amp as the Original Sewell on steroids. It has a simple layout with the only controls being a Bright switch, Treble, Bass and Master Volume.

NAMM '10 - BOSS ME-25 Guitar Multiple Effects Demo

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he visits the Roland BOSS booth. In this segment, we get BOSS' Rob Marcello to demo the new ME-25 Guitar Multiple Effects unit.

The ME-25 is packed with powerful BOSS features to make you sound like a pro, yet its as fun and easy to use as a stompbox. The built-in SOUND LIBRARY gives you instant access to dozens of classic and modern effects. Simply choose a category, select a variation, and play. Customize your sound with simple twists of the Drive, Tone, and Volume knobs. With COSM amp models onboard, plus Super Stack and Phrase Loop, the ME-25 is a dream processor for upstart guitarists who want great sound and ease of use.

NAMM '10 - Bedell Guitars Custom Shop Models

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he visits the Bedell Guitars booth. In this segment, we get Bedell's owner/creator Tom Bedell to show us some of their Custom Shop models that can be built and spec'd out per customers requests via their website.

NAMM: Fender Custom Shop Jim Campilongo Interview

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where she visits the Fender Custom Shop booth. In this segment, she sits down and talks with telemaster Jim Campilongo about his upcoming CD, Orange, his new Fender Custom Shop Signature Top-Loader Telecaster and the Princeton Reverb (appropriately covered in orange tolex) he's using. In addition, they talk all things NYC and Fender and Jim even jams a little on his new telecaster.

NAMM '10 - Danelectro '59 Reissues, 12-String

Tue, 09 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he swings by the Danelectro booth. In this segment, we get introduced to the newest offerings from Danelectro for 2010, including a '59 Modified that is based on the guitar used by Jimmy Page during the "Kashmir" recordings, a '59 Psychedelic based on a guitar Clapton used in the 70s, Standard '59 reissues, a '58 Longhorn bass and a black 12-string.

NAMM '10 - Orange Rockerverb 50 & Thunder 30 Demos

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he visits the Orange Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see what's new with Orange Amps for 2010.

This year they have a new Rockerverb, the Rockerverb 50 MKII. The updated head features a new FX Loop with a transparent sound, improved reverb tone, a Mid control on the clean channel, re-designed combos with front-panel controls and a new 1x12 configuration with 2-EL34 tubes.

Next up, is the Thunder 30, which is their newest head and it aims to replace the 30 watt Rockerverb head. Also, the introduced a new 4x10 cab loaded with G10 Celestions and a new 1000 watt Terror Bass head.

NAMM '10 - TWA Triskelion, Maxon Super Metal Demos

Mon, 08 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the NAMM 2010 Show where he visits the Godlyke Distribution booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear new products from Emma Effects, TWA and Maxon.

This years from Emma Effects, we get introduced to the StinkBug, ReezaFRATzitz and PsidiYAUwot. The StinkBug is a classic overdrive. The low and high controls gives a great control of the amount of mids in the pedal. Turn them both down, and the midrange comes out, but without being nasal. Turn them up, and the mids gets slightly scooped, still keeping the sound full and punchy. The PsidiYAUwot is Emma's take on a metal pedal.

The TWA Triskelion is a harmonic energizer that uses vintage Synth technology to re-shape the harmonic structure of the input signal, adding punch, clarity and depth to any guitar tone. The TK-1s specially tuned filter can create glassy clean tones, boost midrange for throaty solos, or tune your rig to the room for a wall of singing, resonant feedback. Massive amp sounds, explosive lead-breaks, infinite sustain, and downright nasty, energy-intense tones are just a few of the uses for the Triskelion.

The Maxon Super Tube Pro is Maxon's salute to the rare and highly collectible "Super Tube Screamer" from the 1980's, the new Maxon ST-9 Pro+ Super Tube takes the basic design elements of that coveted vintage model and brings them into the 21st century. Loosely based on Maxons classic 808 circuit, the ST-9 Pro+ offers a dedicated midrange control that varies the amount of Midrange boost, creating powerful, fat and heavy distortion sounds akin to a full stack amplifier. A mode switch to select from two different diode types allows the user to fine-tune the ST-9 Pro+ for use with single coils or humbuckers, while switchable 9- or 18-volt operation provides increased dynamic headroom and fuller frequency response.

The Maxon Super Metal is based on the cult-classic Super Metal pedal from the 1980's, the new Maxon SM-9 Pro+ packs sufficient firepower to accurately reproduce all the tonal evolutions of metal music over the past 30 years. The SM-9 Pro+ features Gain, Level, Scoop, and Edge controls. Gain simultaneously boosts the 1 kHz midrange band by up to 20 dB as Gain is increased. Scoop is a mid-band elimination filter that is variable between 200 Hz 2 kHz. Edge is a hi-cut shelving filter that cuts hi frequencies from 2 kHz to 15 kHz. The SM-9 Pro+ also features switchable 9 or 18 volt operation, providing sufficient heardroom with minimal compression to handle today's high-output pickups and active electronics.

NAMM '10 - Warwick Bootsy Collins Signature

Sun, 07 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM '10 - Yamaha SBG Series, SBG1820, SBG1802

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he visits the Yamaha Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see their updated line of SBG Series guitars.

Some of the changes to the beloved SBG Series guitars include, new hardware from Tune-o-matic and the option of having Seymour Duncan or EMG pickups. In addition, Yamaha is now offering new finishes on various models within the SBG series.

NAMM '10 - Dean Markley CD60 Combo Demo

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where she visits the Dean Markley booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear a reissue of a 80s Dean Markley amp, the CD60 combo.

The CD60 combo was built by Ultrasound Amps and it is an all tube, two-channel combo. At the heart of the CD60, you'll find three 12AX7 preamp tubes and a power section fueled by two 6L6s, driving a special Celestion 12 Speaker. Foot-switchable Reverb and Overdrive, variable Effects, Send and Return, along with PA-In and Pre-Out jacks complete this feature rich CD amplifier.

NAMM '10 - Yamaha Rodrigo Y Gabriela Acoustics

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he visits the Yamaha Guitars booth. In this segment, we get our first peek at the new line of Signature acoustics for Rodrigo Y Gabriela.

The line of Signature acoustics span the spectrum of style and price and built upon the platforms of the NTX and NCX series of guitars. The NTX has a more classical approach and a has a 12th fret joint while the NCX has a more modern approach with thinner bodies and thinner necks and has a 14th fret joint.

NAMM '10 - VOX Amps AC30 Custom Demo

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Anaheim, CA for the NAMM 2010 Show where he visits the VOX Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to VOX's latest take on everybody's favorite VOX, the AC30.

The new AC30 Custom is based on the classic AC30 design.The Custom Series AC30C2 and AC30C2X offer numerous up-to-date enhancements, delivering the most versatile AC30 design in VOX history.

The AC30C2 and the AC30C2X amps make use of 3 x 12AX7 preamp tubes and use 4 x EL84 tubes to deliver 30 watts of power. The AC30C2 uses two 12" Celestion G12M Greenback speakers. The AC30C2X uses two 12" Celestion Alnico Blues. All models in the Custom Series offer a switchable 8/16 ohm output jack for powering an external speaker cabinet when you need to speak with a little more authority; using this jack will mute the internal speakers. Additionally, a 2nd extension speaker jack allows you to run an extra 16 ohm cabinet along with the internal speakers for a fuller sound.

Also, You can sweeten the sound of your Custom Series amplifier using the VOX Classic Tremolo effect. Both the speed and the depth are adjustable, allowing you to generate just the sound you want. A warm Spring Reverb is also included on all Custom Series amps, adding spaciousness to the sound. The AC30C2 and AC30C2X also include an additional tone control in the Reverb section.

NAMM '10:Vigier GV Wood P90, Excalibur Kaos & More

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he swings by the Vigier Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see their newest offerings for 2010, including the GV Wood P90, the Excalibur Christophe Godin, Excalibur Kaos and the Excess 5-String Bass.

The GV Wood P90 features the 10/90 carbon/wood bolt-on maple neck with a phenowood fretboard. It comes loaded with Amber P90s a new Vigier hard-tail bridge. It has an alder body and flame maple top.

The Excalibur Christophe Godin features the 10/90 carbon/wood bolt-on maple neck with maple fretboard. It comes with DiMarzio Tone Zone/FS1/Chopper (bridge, middle, neck) pickups and it has a Vigier 2011, non-locking trem system that moves on needles bearings.

The Excalibur Kaos is the first reverse headstock Vigier guitar. It features the 10/90 carbon/wood bolt-on maple neck with maple fretboard. It has Amber humbuckers, Vigier 2011, non-locking trem system and a killswitch.

The Excess 5-String Bass and it features the 10/90 carbon/wood bolt-on maple neck with either a maple, rosewood or delta metal fretboard. It has a quick release bridge and has an active singlecoil pickup with a hum-canceling circuit that eliminates the hum usually associated with single-coil pickups to create a true studio-quiet performance: single-coil tone without the hum.

NAMM '10 - Blackstar Amps HT Stage 60 Demo & More

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he swings by the Blackstar Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear from their new series of amps -- the HT Venue Series.

Specifically, we get to hear the HT Stage 60 Combo that is a 60 watt 2x12 combo loaded with two Celestion speakers. The HT Stage 60s selected duet of EL34s deliver 60W of glorious valve power through two high quality Celestion speakers, making for a combo that will deliver every night, even in the most testing live environment. The boutique style clean channel is extremely versatile with two modes British Class-A and dynamic US. Each of the two ISF equipped overdrive channels allows a further two modes. Its controls include the two-Overdrive voicing switches, Presence, Resonance, Digital Reverb with dark/bright switch, Master Volume and it comes with a 4-way footswitch.

The HT Venue Series includes a 20W head, 20W combo, 40W 1x12 combo, 60W 1x12, 60W 2x12, 100W Head, and three extension cabs (1x12, 2x12 and 4x12).

NAMM '10-Ernie Ball Music Man Albert Lee Signature

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, where she visits the Ernie Ball Music Man booth. In this segment, we get our first look at the new Albert Lee Signature.

The Albert Lee features Southern ash body, maple neck and fingerboard, standard Music Man string-thru bridge and high profile, medium frets. The guitar can either be loaded with Seymour Duncan singlecoils, Music Man vintage-style singlecoils, or various humbuckers in the HH model.

NAMM '10 - Fishman Aura Sixteen Demo & Spectrum DI

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM show where he swings by the Fishman booth. In this segment, we get to see two new pedals from Fishman, the Aura Sixteen & the Aura Spectrum DI.

The Aura Sixteen is a compact yet powerful stompbox featuring award-winning Aura? Acoustic Imaging technology that restores a studio-miked sound to your undersaddle or soundhole pickup. is a compact yet powerful stompbox featuring award-winning Aura? Acoustic Imaging technology that restores a studio-miked sound to your undersaddle or soundhole pickup. It features Volume, Blend, and Image Select controls, 16 pre-loaded Dreadnought guitar Images are completely user-configurable and USB interface to download Images from the Aura Image Gallery (software included).

The Spectrum DI Aura? Spectrum DI is Acoustic Imaging technology that restores a studio-miked sound to your undersaddle or soundhole pickup.

Housed in a professional quality all-metal case, Aura Spectrum DI features a 3-band EQ, one-knob compressor, automatic feedback suppression with up to 3 notches, chromatic tuner, effects loop, plus a high-quality balanced XLR D.I. The included Aura Image Gallery software provides access to an ever-expanding list of instruments recorded using world-class studio mics and techniques.

NAMM '10 Ernie Ball Music Man John Petrucci JPX

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, where she visits the Ernie Ball Music Man booth. In this segment, we get to check out the JPX - John Petrucci's new signature axe.

To commemorate his 10th Anniversary with Music Man, they built the JPX which features a new body shape that has a slightly thinner upper horn and a more symmetric bridge end profile. The body is also chambered for added acoustic resonance. It features alder body, maple top and mahogany Tone Block. It has a mahogany neck, ebony fingerboard, custom John Petrucci Music Man? Piezo floating tremolo and 1 DiMarzio Liquifire - neck; 1 DiMarzio Crunch Lab bridge; Piezo bridge pickup.

NAMM '10 - Marshall Amplifiers 50MA Head Demo

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM show where he visits the Marshall Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear the (new-to-the-States) MA50 head.

The MA50 is a two-channel 50 watt that has three-ECC83 and two-EL34 power tubes and features a spring reverb tank, two-way footswitch, Overdrive boost and three-band EQ per channel.

NAMM '10: Ernie Ball Music Man Big AL; AL-5 Basses

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM show where she visits the Ernie Ball Music Man booth. In this segment, we get to check out their newest bass, the Big AL.

The Big AL has an African mahogany body, maple neck with either a maple or rosewood fretboard. Its loaded with either a standard - single humbucker with ceramic magnets or with three singlecoils with neodymium magnets. The Big AL is also available as a 5-string, too.

NAMM '10 - Ernie Ball Limited Edition String Boxes

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM show where she visits the Ernie Ball booth. In this segment, we get to see the latest in Ernie Ball strings and accessories.

NAMM '10 - Carvin Guitars DC6, CT Series & Bolt

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM Show where he visits the Carvin Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to hear from Carvin's Mark Kiesel about some updates, re-designed body styles and new configurations on some of their popular series and models of guitars, including the DC6, CT Series and the Bolt Series.

NAMM '10:Matchless Amps Avalon 35 Demo & Plexi Cab

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM show where she swings by the Matchless Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to check out three of their latest products; the Avalon 35 combo (demo), the RV2 combo and some plexiglass cabs/combos.

NAMM '10 - Voodoo Lab Pedal Power Iso 5, Cables

Wed, 03 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM show where she visits the Voodoo Lab booth. In this segment, we get to see what's new at Voodoo Lab, including the Pedal Power Iso 5, Pedal Power Cables and Ground Control Pro Updates.

The Pedal Power Iso 5 is an isolated power supply for powering guitar pedal effects and accessories. It's the ultimate compact solution for smaller pedalboards, rack shelves, or even as an additional power supply for larger boards. With five isolated, filtered and regulated output sections, ISO-5 keeps even the most sensitive vintage and boutique analog pedals dead quiet.

Pedal Power ISO-5 includes a high-current output which will properly power modern digital power-hungry effects like those from Eventide, Line 6, and TC Electronic. There's also a dedicated 18V output for those pedals which need the higher voltage for extra headroom.

Pedal Power Cables come in various sizes and lengths and are broken down into two different categories - 2 & 2+ cables and AC cables.

The Ground Control Pro can work great with Digidesign's Eleven Rack and now has even more flexibility and control for the most anal of guitarists.

NAMM '10: Peavey Nano Vypyr, 6534+, Butcher & More

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where she visits the Peavey Electronics booth. In this segment, we get introduced to several of Peavey's newest guitar and bass heads. First up, the Nano Vypyr which is the single-speaker, battery powered little brother to the popular line of Vypyr heads and combos. Also, we get to see the new 6534+ that is designed and built similar to their popular 6505 head but features EL34 power tubes. Another guitar amp released at the show was the Butcher, which has two channels (clean and crunch) that both have their own preamp boost switch and master volume. Also, it has a built-in active effects loop. Lastly, we check out their bass amp offerings; the all-tube, 300 watt VB-3 (used by Michael Anthony) and the new 600 watt Headliner.

NAMM '10 - Peavey Ecoustic Series Demo

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM show where she visits the Peavey Electronics booth. In this segment, we get to hear from Peavey's Ecoustic Series, specifically the E300 2x12 version courtesy of Maybe August. The E300 is a two-channel amp with XLR outs, built-in effects loop, digital effects including, reverb, delay, chorus and phaser.

NAMM '10-Fender Custom Shop 60th Anniversary Teles

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM show where she visits the Fender Custom Shop. In this video segment, we get a look at the spectrum of Custom Shop Teles.

First, we get to see the four Telecasters (Nocaster with two pickups, Esquire with two pickups or one pickup, Broadcaster and the Snake Head Tele) the Custom Shop re-created to celebrate the Telecaster's 60th Anniversary. Each model is limited to 60 models.

On the other end of the spectrum, we get to check out a Masterbuilt Uri Shiskov Peacock Tele with a birdseye alder body and inlays made of silver, emeralds, rubys, diamonds and sapphires.

NAMM '10 - Martin Performing Artist GPCPA1 Demo

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for 2010 NAMM show where he visits the Martin Guitars booth. In this segment, we to check out Martin's new Performing Artist series ... specifically the GPCPA1 model.

The GPCPA1 model is equipped with Fishmans newly designed onboard sound reinforcement system, the F1 Aura -- and 9 specific tonal settings. Also, it comes with a 3-band EQ and the Gold Plus pickup. The guitar features solid Sitka spruce top, solid East Indian rosewood back and sides and has an ebony headstock, fingerboard and bridge.

NAMM '10 - EHX Deluxe Memory Boy Delay Demo

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he visits the Electro Harmonix booth. In this segment, we get our first peek and listen to their Deluxe Memory Boy Analog Delay.

The Deluxe Memory Boy is an analog delay with tap tempo control. Quality ICs deliver warm and organic analog tones while tap tempo allows you to always be in sync with the groove. Choose five note divisions for metronomic variances. Sweet modulations can be set while the expression pedal input gives you external control. In addition, it comes with a built-in effects loop.

NAMM '10 - Mesa Boogie TransAtlantic TA-15 Demo

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he visits the Mesa Boogie booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear their latest amp, the TransAtlantic TA-15 head.

The TransAtlantic TA-15 is Mesa Boogie's take on the lunchbox amp phenomenon. The TA-15 packs all the footswitchable performance including their patented MULTI-WATT? Channel Assignable Power found in their full-size models and offers classic British and American sounds in a beautiful 12 3/8W x 6 3/4D x 5 7/8H package that weighs only 12 pounds.

NAMM '10: EHX Ring Thing Modulator;Iron Lung Demos

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he visits the Electro Harmonix Effects booth. In this segment, they demo two of their latest pedals for us; the Ring Thing Modulator and the Iron Lung Vocoder.

The Ring Thing Modulator is a modulation control allowing guitarists to explore a new sonic world that is both familiar and inventive. It boasts complex modulations with interactive parameters create any sound your mind can imagine -- from metallic sweeps to subtle color changes to unique and limitless modulations. It has articulate pitch shifting, preset tuning, selectable waveforms and external control delivers sound designer mystery, with a rock 'n' roll edge. The control knobs are Blend, Wave, Filter/Rate, Ring/Depth, Coarse and Mode (pitch-shifting).

The Iron Lung was designed around the V256 Vocoder and put in their smallest, die-cast chassis. It uses the highest resolution of 256 bands to deliver defined vocoder performance while its Gender Bender control lets you adjust a male to female emphasis that delivers numerous and exacting possibilities at the turn of a knob. An XLR input allows your microphone of choice to be used with three-independent gain controls. To round it out, the tone control integrates with the Gender Bender to refine the tone.

NAMM '10 - DBZ Guitars USA Snakeskin Venom & More

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he visits the DBZ Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see the new offerings from DBZ Guitars for 2010.

First, Dean Z introduces us to the USA Venon Snakeskin which is a mahogany body, maple top guitar with Custom etched snake skin finish that comes with gold hardware and original Floyd Rose floating bridge.

The USA Cavallo Metallic Series is a set-neck guitar with a mahogany body, maple top, ebony fingerboard DBZ Custom Pickups (string-thru or Floyd Rose bridge) and the metallic finish choices are topaz and sapphire blue.

NAMM '10 - Framus New Panthera & Diablo Designs

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he visits the Framus Guitars booth. In this segment, we see the updated versions of Framus' most popular models; the Panthera and Diablo. Also, we get to check out some of the possibilities within the Framus Custom Shop.

NAMM '10 - Crybaby Cantrell Wah, MXR Micro Flange

Mon, 01 Feb 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he swings by the Dunlop/MXR Effects booth. In this segment, we get a taste of all their newest pedals for 2010 with the help of Scorpions' guitarist Uli Jon Roth who demos all the new offerings.

In this video, we hear the Crybaby Jerry Cantrell Signature Wah, Kirk Hammett Signature Wah, MXR Custom Comp, MXR Black Label Chorus, MXR Micro Chorus, MXR Mico Flange, MXR Phase 45 and MXR Fullbore Metal Distortion.

NAMM '10 - Hanson Guitars Firenze T90 Demo

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA for NAMM 2010 where she visits the Hanson Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear from their latest guitar, the prototype for the Firenze T90.

The Firenze T90 is a take off their standard Firenze model, but comes loaded with "Broadcaster" wound bridge pickup and a Hanson P90. It features an ash body, quilted maple top, aged lacquer neck and maple or rosewood fingerboard.

NAMM '10 - VHT Amplifiers Special 6 Demo

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where she visits the VHT Amps booth. In this segment, we get our first taste of the new Special 6, hand-wired guitar amp.

The Special features hand-wired, point to point circuit board with 1-12AX7 preamp tube and 1-6V6 power tube. It boasts a footswitchable Gain Boost feature that expands its range of tones--the boost footswitch is advertised to make the Special 6 work/sound like s 2-channel amp with its distinct tonal differences. Also, the Special 6 also features a High/Low power switch that enhances low-volume tones with extra-smooth richness (when in half-power mode) and the High section is said to work at gigging volumes within a competing full-band scenario.

NAMM '10 - Kay Vintage Reissue Thin Twin Demo

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where she visits the Kay Vintage Reissue both. In this segment, we get introduced to Kay's luthier Roger Fritz and he talks to us about the historic line of guitars and where it will go into the future.

Roger demos a Kay Thin Twin (new at NAMM as it features a Bigsby trem) and also shows off their latest model, the Kay Vintage Jazz II.

NAMM '10 - EMG Pickups SRO Series, X Series Gold

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he swings by the EMG Pickups booth. In this segment, we get introduced to a whole bunch of new products offered by EMG in 2010.

The new products include SRO Series pickups (SRO SC1-B, SRO, OC1-N), Gold and Chrome X Series pickups, Solderless pickups, ALX Alexi Laiho Signature Series and ZW Zakk Wylde 81 & 85 Combo.

NAMM '10 - Charvel Custom Shop Warren DeMartini

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where she visits the Charvel Custom Shop. In this segment, we get to see some of the Charvel Custom Warren DeMartini Custom Series and other custom shop models.

NAMM '10 - Sony PCM-M10 Recorder & More

Thu, 28 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he visits the Sony booth. In this segment, we get to check out their latest personal recorder for PCM-M10. In addition, we get to check out their new Digital Wireless Rackmount System.

NAMM '10 - Fender 50th Anniversary Jazz Bass

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where she visits the Fender Guitars booth. In this segment, we get introduced to Fender's 50th Anniversary Jazz bass.

Their limited edition 50th anniversary Jazz Bass is a distinctive instrument in that it boasts design touches from several periods in Jazz Bass history, including '60s-era lacquer finish, headstock logo, chrome bridge and pickup covers; '70s-era thumb rest and bridge pickup positioning; and modern-era high-mass bridge and graphite neck support rods. It features an alder body, graphite maple neck with C-shape and rosewood fingerboard.

NAMM '10 - Z.Vex Effects Inventobox

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he visits the Z.Vex Effects booth. In this segment, we get a thoroughly insightful demonstration from Mr. Z.Vex himself, on his latest effects pedal the Inventobox. The Inventobox is a DIY pedal lover's dream come true as it includes several Z.Vex modules in a non-assembled, build-it-yourself kit.

NAMM '10 - Carr Amplifiers Artemus Demo

Tue, 26 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where she visits the Carr Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear Carr's newest amp, the Artemus.

The Artemus is a 30W (switchable down to 15W) combo that features a control panel with Volume, Edge (toggle switch, bright and upper mid-boost), Bass, Mid (toggle switch between '60s American mid voice to a British AC voice), Treble and 30W/15W switch. Its loaded with EL84, 5AR4/GZ34 rectifier tube and 12AX7 (emulates a EF86thickness and gain) preamp tubes. Available in a 1x12, 2x12, 1x15 and head configurations.

NAMM '10 - Normandy Guitars Alumicaster Demo

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where she visits the Normandy Guitars booth. In this segment, we get introduced to Normandy's newest model, a "chicken pickin'" Alumicaster.

The Alumicaster is Jim Normandy's take on tele-style guitars. Its a hollowbody guitar made of aluminum. There are aluminum blocks under the bridge and where the neck bolts onto the body. The pickkups on this model are a Seymour Duncan Classic Classic (bridge) and '59 (neck), but pickups, pickguards and fretboards can change per player's request.

NAMM '10 - Godin Session, Richmond Belmont & More

Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Shawn Hammond is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he visits the Godin Guitars area. In this segment, we get a taste of all Godin's newest models and upgrades from all their brands, including the Richmond Belmont & Dorchester, Redline Custom Original Art Series, Godin Session Guitar and Shifter Bass, Norman ST40 Folk acoustic and the Simon & Patrick Cutaway GT Series.

The Richmond Belmont now comes with 3 Seymour Duncan pickups a '59 (bridge) and two lipstick singlecoils, licensed Bigsby trem and a new white body color. The Richmond Dorchester now comes in vintage cream with black binding and natural wood finishes and licensed Bigsby trems.

The Redline Custom Original Art Series are new graphic finishes within the Redline III framework with Floyd Rose trems and EMG 81 & 85 pickups. The graphic art finishes are designed by Montreal artist Giulio Pampena and the four model names are the Redline III Roadkill HG, Redline III Cherry-Bomb HG, Redline III Carnage SG and the Redline III Celtic-Tatt HG.

The Godin Session has two Godin singlecoils and a Godin humbucker with push-pull coil-taps and features a Canadian Laurentian basswood body and rock maple neck.

The Godin Shifter bass features three soapbar pickups with a Canadian Laurentian basswood body and rock maple neck and either a maple or rosewood fingerboard. Also, it has a double-functioning bridge for modern or vintage tones.

NAMM '10 - Way Huge Aqua Puss Demo w/ Uli Jon Roth

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he visits the Dunlop and Way Huge area. In this segment, Jordan speaks with Way Huge Electronics creator Jeorge Tripps, about the reissue of Way Huge's Aqua Puss analog delay. The reissue pedal features all original specs and construction as the original Aqua Puss. This video features Scorpions' guitarist Uli Jon Roth demoing the delay through an Orange Amplification 1x12.

NAMM '10 - Jackson Guitars Custom Shop Models

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where she visits the Jackson Guitars Custom Shop booth. In this segment, she gets the tour through several of Jackson's newest models, shapes, graphic designs. Also, we get to see some new guitars and appointments for their 30th Anniversary.

NAMM '10 - Taylor Guitars Solidbodies, New Trem

Sat, 23 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he swings by the Taylor Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see some new appointments within the Taylor's solidbody line, including a new trem system, expanded color selections and various pickguard configurations.

NAMM '10-Reverend Reeves Gabrels Signature Demo

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he visits the Reverend Guitars booth. In this segment, we get a special treat as guitarist Reeves Gabrels (long-time guitarist for David Bowie among others) demos his signature Reverend Reeves Gabrels model.

The Reeves Gabrels Reverend features a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, flame maple top on a solid korina body with cream binding. Other appointments include a Reverend humbucker (bridge and DiMarzio Fast Track single-coil (neck) pickups, Tune O Matic stop-tail bridge and the bass contour that is described by Reverend's Joe Naylor as the guitar's "special weapon."

NAMM '10: Tech 21 Demos: Leeds, Oxford, U.S. Steel

Fri, 22 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he swings by the Tech 21 booth.

In this segment, we get introduced to a bunch of their newest effects pedals, including the Leeds, Oxford, U.S. Steel, Red Ripper bass distortion and VT Bass.

NAMM '10 - Fender G-DEC 3 Thirty Demo & More

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where she visits the Fender Amps booth. In this segment we get our first taste of their new G-DEC 3 Thirty.

The G-DEC 3 Thirty a tool for recording and rehearsing. To begin with, you don't just get the sound of a single amplifier, you get an entire room of amplifiers. No matter your playing style, you'll never be without a ton of incredible tones with 100 presets.

Start off by using the G-DEC 3 Thirty's simple interface to design and perfect your own signature sounds. Then, dive into the limitless training power of the G-DEC 3 Thirty's incredible play-along function. Some of the greatest guitar players from around the world contributed to the 100 backtracks. The G-DEC 3 Thirty also give you access to MP3 and WAV file storage and playback, so you can play along with all of your favorite music. Use the included version of Ableton Live Lite 8 Fender Edition to record the rest of your band for private practice, or arrange all new tracks and load them up on your G-DEC 3 Thirty to work out the guitars.

The G-DEC 3 includes 1/4" Guitar input, stereo line-out, USB, Aux input for CD/MP3 player and footswitch (expression pedal) input. The G-DEC 3 Thirty is a solid-state amp packed with 30 watts and features a 10" Fender Special Design with high-frequency tweeter .

NAMM - Line 6 Spider Valve & POD X3 Free Upgrades

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where she visits the Line 6 booth. In this segment, we hear what's new from the Line 6, particularly what free upgrades their offering loyal Line 6 customers.

Line 6 will be offering free upgrades for Spider Valve IV, Spider Valve MkII, POD X3, POD X3 Live and POD X3 Pro. In addition, we hear about their new Relay Digital Guitar Wireless Systems (G30, G50 and G90).

NAMM '10 - DigiTech Vocalist Live 3 Demo

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where she stops by the DigiTech booth. In this segment, we get to check out their new Vocalist Live 3 pedal, which is a 3-part harmony and pitch correction unit for gigging guitarists.

The Vocalist Live 3 includes 3-part harmony capability with intelligent, musically correct harmonies using musIQ technology that follows your chord progression no matter what you play. The character of the harmony voices can be altered to either that of male or female backup vocalists. In addition, it features pitch correction, vocal pre-effects: warmth (tube preamp), compressor, 2-band EQ, low cut and noise gate, reverb (with three different room sizes), delay (five settings) and the ability to mix guitar and vocal sounds on the fly.

NAMM '10 - Jackson Randy Rhoads Tribute Guitar

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where she stops by the Jackson Guitars booth. In this segment, she speaks with Nick Bowcott about the Jackson Custom Shop Randy Rhoads Tribute Guitar.

The Randy Rhoads Tribute Guitar will only have 60 exact replica units (30 available in the US). Nick and a handful of others went over to the UK and spec'd out Randy's original Jackson (the first one ever) and brought all the info, pictures and details back to the US and built a dead-on replica ... down to the black duct tape on the back that Rhoads used so he and his Ozzy Osbourne bandmates could be on stage undetected prior to commencing the set.

NAMM '10 - Schecter Guitars Solo Classic, Vintage

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where she visits the Shecter Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to check out the Solo Classic, the Solo Vintage and the Damien Elite Series.

The Solo Classic has a mahogany body, Duncan HB102 (bridge) and Duncan P100 (neck) pickups, coil-tapping abilities, 22 medium frets and a new version of the Shecter logo and headstock.

The Solo Vintage features a Bigsby B-50 trem system, Tune O Matic bridge, Duncan HB102 (bridge) and Duncan FG101 (neck) - both chrome covered - coil-tapping capabilities all riding on a mahogany body.

The Damien Elite Series features several body styles with come with a 24 jumbo fret neck with 81 and 85 EMG active pickups with coil-tapping abilities and a string-thru bridge.

NAMM '10 - Ovation Kaki King Signature Model

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he visits the Ovation booth. In this segment, we get our first glimpse at Ovation's Kaki King Signature model.

It is a carbon fiber guitar, Adamas Fan bracing, 25 1/4" scale, rosewood fretboard, walnut bridge with rosewood stain and Ovation High Output onboard pickup.

NAMM '10 - Ovation DJ Ashba Limited Collection

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he stops by the Ovation booth. In this segment, we get to see their collaboration with Guns 'N' Roses' guitarist DJ Ashba as they've created the Demented Collection.

The Demented Collection includes four guitars featuring DJ Ashba artwork and tattoos on the top of the guitars with spruce tops and X-style bracing. All the guitars come loaded with Ovation Slimline pickups and has a rosewood fretboard with satin gloss finish.

NAMM '10 - Music Man Classic Collection StingRay

Wed, 20 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where she visits the Ernie Ball Music Man booth. In this segment, we get to check out Music Man's Classic Collection 4-string StingRay Bass.

This StingRay features several appointments on the original basses from the 70s, including the mute pads, old Music Man logo, 2-band EQ and single humbucker. The bass comes with either a maple or rosewood fingerboard and will come in a variation of colors.

NAMM '10 - Fender Acoustasonic Tele Demo

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where she visits the Fender booth. In this segment, we get our first look and listen of the Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster.

The Acoustasonic Tele features a ash body with a spruce wedge center block, maple neck with a modern "C" profile, rosewood fingerboard, 21 jumbo frets. The electronics include a neck position Custom Shop Twisted Tele pickup and a Fishman Piezo Pickup in the bridge (which features 4 different acoustic images).

NAMM '10:Composite Acoustics Semi-Hollow Electrics

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he visits the Composite Acoustics booth. In this segment, we get to see their brand new line of electric guitars, the semi-hollow Blade series (including the Standard, Studio and Pro models).

The Blade is an all carbon fiber guitar (except the stainless steel frets) that weighs about six pounds and is about 1 1/4" thick. It has a 25 1/4" scale length with 24 frets, Hip Shot tuning machines, Seymour Duncan pickups (front - SH-1 or 59 model and back - SH-4 or JB) and while they don't currently off a single-coil version, they come with coil-tapping capabilities in order to get those single-coil tones.

NAMM: Breedlove American Series,Mike Huckabee Bass

Tue, 19 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he swings by the Breedlove Guitars booth. In this segment, we get introduced to their new American Series guitars built in Bend, OR.

The two specific models we check out are the American C20 (Sitka spruce top, satin mahogany back and sides, rosewood fingerboard and bridge with Gotoh tuners) American C25/CRH (L.R. Baggs electronics, rosewood back and sides, cedar top and ebony bridge and fretboard).

In addition, we get to see what their custom shop offers, specifically an one-off bass for Governor Mike Huckabee. The bass features "Huck" on the nutcover, bearclaw Sitka spruce top, Oregon murtlewood back and sides, Hawaiian koa binding and "Life is Precious" inlay on the 12th fret.

NAMM '10 - Egnater Amps Armageddon 100 Watt Demo

Sun, 17 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he swings by the Egnater Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see the very first Egnater Armageddon. The Armageddon is a 100 Watt, 3-channel "metal amp" that can be switched down to 60 amps.

NAMM '10-Jet City Amps Stealth Iso Cab, 5212 Combo

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he visits the Jet City Amplification. In this segment, we get to see two of their newest products; the Stealth USB Iso Cab and the 5212 50 Watt 2x12 combo.

NAMM '10: Martin Guitars OMCE Mahogany, OMC-LJ Pro

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he visits the Martin Guitars booth. In this segment, we get introduced to two of their newest models; the OMCE Mahogany and the OMC-LJ Pro - Laurence Juber Signature Model.

The OMCE features certified mahogany blocks with Mortise/Tenon neck joint, solid certified European Spruce top, maghogany sides and black richlite.

The OMC-LJ Pro uses big leaf maple as its primary tonewood and has scalloped Adirondack spruce top braces to assure impressive resonance and dynamic range. The Adirondack spruce top, providing the full bottom associated with vintage Martin tone, combined with flamed big leaf maple back and sides, the bass is much more defined and the midrange more prominent and complex.

Deftly accented by a Style 28 wood fiber rosette, fine herringbone top inlay, fine black/white wood fiber back inlay, HD-style zigzag center strip purfling, and grained ivoroid binding. The grained ivoroid endpiece is framed by fine black/white wood fiber inlay. The ebony belly bridge is fitted with a compensated saddle

The two-piece maple neck, like that on many archtop guitars, contributes generous sustain and features a "Modified V" profile and a diamond volute at the base of the headstock. The handsome black ebony headplate bears the classic Old Style gold "C.F. Martin & Co." decal and nickel Waverly tuners with butterbean knobs. The ebony fingerboard is unadorned - with no position markers.

NAMM '10 - Ibanez Tube Screamer 15W Head & Cab

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wager is On Location in Anaheim, CA, where he swings by the Ibanez booth. In this segment, we get to see their new Tube Screamer Head 15 Watt, the TSA15H.

The new TSA15H Tube Amp has a genuine Tube Screamer circuit, built right into the front end, for all the warm tube overdrive punch and crunch youll need. Includes foot-switchable function, with Tube Screamer Overdrive, Tone, and Level controls. TSA112C speaker cabinet and IFS2G footswitch sold separately.

NAMM '10 - G&L Guitars Jerry Cantrell US Rampage

Sat, 16 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he visits the G&L Guitars booth. In this segment, we get a tour of their newest guitars and basses.

The new G&L Guitars offerings include Jerry Cantrell US Signature Rampage, Rustic JB Bass, ASAT HB, Rustic ASAT Classic, Legacy HB and more.

NAMM '10 - Audio-Technica Wireless Systems & Mics

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he swings by the Audio-Technica booth.

In this segment, we rundown some of their latest products, including AEW-R4100 Receiver, AEW-R5200 Dual-Receiver, AEW-DA660 Antenna, AEW-T1000 Body Pack Transmitter, 3000 Series UHF Wireless System, AT4080 Ribbon Mic and AT4081 Ribbon Mic.

NAMM '10 - VOX Guitars SDC 33, Custom Shop & More

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he swings by the VOX Guitars booth.

In this segment, we get introduced to several new VOX guitars. First is the SDC 33, which is a singlecut mahogany body guitar with crazy 3-D contours. It also features VOX's Coaxe pickups in both positions, mahogany necks and rosewood fingerboards.

Another VOX guitar is the HDC 77 which is similar to the Gibson ES-335 in body style, however, this bad boy has the VOX 3-D contour body with a maple top and mahogany back and sides. This also comes with Coaxe pickups in both positions.

They also offer a great collection of custom shop options, including a headstock option modeled after the old VOX wah pedal (shown in video). If you can think, the VOX Guitars Custom Shop in California can probably craft it into a great guitar!

NAMM '10 - VOX Amps AGA70 Acoustic Amp Demo

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he visits the VOX Amps booth. In this segment, we get introduced into the AGA70 Acoustic Amp.

The AGA70 two-channel (Normal and Tube Pre equipped with a 12AU7 vacuum tube) amp. Each channel offers two inputs: Guitar (phone) and Mic (XLR), Lo-Z and Hi-Z level switch on each input; Mic inputs can provide phantom power. The controls include Bass, Middle, Treble (on each channel) and a Color feature that provides convenient single-knob control of the overall sound, emphasizing a wide range of performance techniques from picking arpeggios to strumming chords. Also, it has a DI output (balanced XLR), which is available for using the AGA with a larger sound system; a tuner output is also provided.

NAMM '10 - Marshall JMD: 1 100 Watt Demo

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he swings by the Marshall Amplification booth. In this segment, we get our first test drive on the JMD: 1 Series 100 Watt head.

The JMD: 1 Series is a hybrid amp that has 16 digital preamps and 4-EL34 power tubes. It features a modulation FX, delay, reverb, noise gate, serial and parallel FX loop, footcontroller and MIDI In and Thru options.

NAMM '10 - Gretsch Guitars Eddie Cochran Model

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where she visits the Gretsch Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to check out their latest model from the Gretsch Custom Shop, the G6120EC Eddie Cochran Tribute Model.

During his all-too brief life and career, Eddie Cochran (1938-1960) only ever owned and played one main electric guitar, an orange Gretsch 6120 Chet Atkins hollow-body he bought brand-new in 1955 at age 16 from the Bell Gardens Music Center in his hometown, Bell Gardens, CA. The guitar bore the serial number 16942, and his parents helped him buy it. A sharp young guitarist who was particular about his sound and knowledgeable about guitar design and modification, Cochran hot-rodded his Gretsch with a warmer-sounding dog ear neck pickup.

Virtually indistinguishable from the original, the Gretsch Custom Shop G6120EC Eddie Cochran Tribute model is authentic in every detail, from the aluminum nut and bridge to the famous dog ear neck pickup; from the distressed vintage orange nitrocellulose lacquer finish to the relic gold-plated hardware and Bigsby? B6GPVF vibrato tailpiece.

Its features include a bound laminated maple body and arched top, a specially shaped three-piece maple/walnut/maple neck with a 22-fret 9-radius bound rosewood fingerboard, a Seymour Duncan? Dog Ear single-coil neck pickup, a Seymour Duncan? DynaSonic? single-coil bridge pickup, three-way switching, rosewood bridge base, vintage-style gold Gotoh? SE700-05M tuners, modified plexi pickguard, western block fingerboard inlays (depicting cactus, steer heads and fences), lower body bout G brand, and pearloid steer head/Gretsch logo inlay on the bound headstock.

NAMM: Fender American Special Series Strats & Tele

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where she catches up with Fender. In this segment, we get our first glimpse of their American Speical Series Strats & Teles.

The three instruments in the new series?the American Special Telecaster, American Special Stratocaster and American Special Stratocaster HSS?are highly-affordable U.S.-made Fender electric guitars that are within the reach of an entire spectrum of players. As such, they share many features with their cousins in the acclaimed Highway One and American Standard series.

All three American Special guitars feature alder bodies with gloss urethane finishes, 9.5-radius maple necks with jumbo frets, and Fenders best-selling Texas Special? pickups (the Stratocaster HSS also has an Atomic humbucking bridge pickup).

The American Special Telecaster has a vintage-style string-through-body Telecaster bridge with three brass saddles, a black pickguard, and is available in Olympic White and Three-color Sunburst. American Special Stratocaster has a vintage-style synchronized tremolo and white pickguard, and is available in Candy Apple Red and Two-color Sunburst. The American Special Stratocaster HSS has a rosewood fingerboard, black pickguard and vintage-style synchronized tremolo, and is available in Black and Three-color Sunburst.

NAMM '10 - N-Tune Quick String Anchor Bracket

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he stops by the Brace Audio booth. In this segment, we get to see their latest product, the Quick String, String Anchor Bracket. This brass anchor bracket allows acoustic players to string and (eventually re-string) their guitars without using (and then removing) the bridge pins. The N-Tune folks stated that this product will not to disturb or hinder the sound quality of the guitar.

NAMM '10 - Brace Audio DWG-1000 Wireless Units

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for the 2010 NAMM show where he visits the Brace Audio booth.

In this segment, we get introduced to Brace Audio's DWG-1000 wireless units that can range about 100 feet and has a battery life of over 5 hours on AA batteries. Some of the unit's specs; RF Output Power: 16 dbm, Maximum Input Level: 2.75v peak to peak, THD: 2% @ 800 mV pp 1 kHz tone, S/N Ratio: more than 90 dB, Output: 33mm, 1/8 in. mono Jack System gain: 1, Frequency: 2.4 Ghz, FHSS,?Input Impedance: 600K ohm, Operating Power Voltage: 3.0V Typical, Audio Frequency Response: 10 Hz - 15 kHz, Antenna: Internal dome, Units operating at same time: 8-12.

NAMM - Seymour Duncan Yngwie, Slash Pickups & More

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Anaheim, CA, for NAMM 2010 where he swings by the Seymour Duncan booth. In this segment, Seymour Duncan's Frank Falbo walks us through a whole host of new products including signature pickups from Yngwie Malmsteen, Slash and Slipknot's Mick Thomson EMTY. Other new products include the Custom 5, Full Shred, Vintage Staggered and Custom Staggered all for 7-string guitars. And last but not least, SD unleashed a new P-Rails for the bridge position.?

The STK-S10 YJM Fury is a hum-canceling single-coil-sized pickup based SD's original Stack. Recommended for rock, neo-classical, shred, hard rock, power metal, and heavy metal. The YJM Fury will directly retrofit most single-coil equipped guitars. The YJM Fury will work well with any bolt-on guitar that utilizes traditional single-coil-size Strat pickups.?

The Alnico II Pro Slash is like the standard APH-1 Alnico II Pro, which uses an Alnico 2 magnet, however, the Slash model is wound with just enough boosted output to push a stock Les Paul toward the sweet sustain and rude crunch that characterizes Slash's sound as heard on hundreds of tracks. In addition, it comes with some of the same appointments found on the Seymour Duncan pickups in Slash's '86 recording axe, including single-conductor cable, long-legged bottom plate, and wooden spacer.

Like its predecessors (The AHB-1 and AHB-2), the Blackouts AHB-3 EMTY provides distinctive, screaming metal tones, packing a serious mid-range punch, thicker, darker chords than other humbuckers and hard-hitting driving leads. Mick asked for tighter bottom, and more searing top end cut, and Seymour Duncan delivered. The AHB series conveys a less compressed tone, with a more extended frequency response helping to cancel hum by using balanced inputs.?

The versatile Custom 5 7-string is a moderate to high output humbucker, perfect for pop, country, blues, classic rock and heavy rock with its deeper bottom end and expanded output. Recommended for the bridge position, add an SH-1n 7-string in the neck position for real deal P.A.F. tones. Two symmetrical coils and short Allen head pole pieces produce a more intense, focused magnetic field while the Alnico 5 magnet maintains an organic attack and feel.

The Full Shred is perfect for rock, heavy metal, speed metal, and any music featuring fast, aggressive, solo playing. It comes with a four-conductor hookup cable for various switching options.?

The Vintage Staggered 7-string delivers a deep punchy tone with bright sparkle for single-coil strat guitars, recommended for country, pop, surf, rockabilly, blues, ska, classic rock and any player that wants to marry a vintage sound with the new era of 7-stringed guitars. Its complete with hand-ground Alnico 5 magnets.

The Custom Staggered 7-string pickup provides a distinct vintage tone with greater sustain and full sounding harmonics that cuts through the mix, but cleans up nicely when you back off the volume. Its 6-string counterpart has been championed by countless artists over its long history for its strong, overwound Strat tone, most recently making an appearance on Fenders David Gilmour Signature Series Strat.?

The SHPR-2b P-Rails Hot, delivering the same tonal flexibility as its predecessor, but specifically designed to provide a punchier, more aggressive tone in the bridge position. The P-Rails Hot features a beefed up coil wind and 2 powerful Alnico 8 magnets, which rival ceramic magnets in power but maintain the sweet sustain Alnico is known for. The P-90 coil in the P-Rails Hot is wound with a special wire type, selected for output and clarity.

Rig Rundown:Megadeth-Dave Mustaine,Chris Broderick

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Davenport, IA, on 12/07/09 where he catches up with Megadeth's guitarists Dave Mustaine and Chris Broderick. In this video segment, both Dave and Chris walk us through their thrash metal setups.

As we all know, Mr. Mustaine uses signature Dean Guitars (with 6-on-a-side) and Marshall power amps and cabs. To keep things simple and preventing from a lot of moving pieces that could break down, they both use DigiTech GSP1101 preamp. The only thing different in Chris Broderick's rig is his guitar, he currently is using a Ibanez Prestige. While Broderick preferes the RG series, he's rolling with the Prestige because of the trem system.

Video Review - Hagstrom Swede

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's reviewer Tony Pasko walks us through his latest review - the Hagstrom Swede (found inside the January 2010 issue of Premier Guitar).

As Tony states, the Swede is based on the vintage model made originally from 1970-1982 by Hagstrom and features a mahogany body with a carved mahogany body and 24.75" set mahogany neck. The neck has a H-Expander truss rod providing tension at either end and running the entire length of the neck, the rigid yet lightweight alloy truss rod allows for a very low action and thin neck, two factors instrumental in making a Hagstrom a fast playing guitar. The fretboard is made from Hagstroms own Resinator wood, a composite wood that is homogeneous in nature and is said to be more stable than any standard wood product.

The Swede comes loaded with two Hagstrom Custom 58 humbuckers, Long Travel Tune-O-Matic with Hagstrom stop tail piece and 6-individual brass string blocks.

Video Review - Taylor Baritone 8-String

Wed, 16 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Gayla Drake Paul guides us through her latest acoustic review - the Taylor Baritone 8-String (found within the pages of Premier Guitar's January 2010 issue).

As Gayla mentions, the Baritone 8-String was created in celebration of Taylor's 35th Anniversary as a company. The "chocolate-peanut butter" sensation features a Sitka spruce top with Indian rosewood back and sides. The neck is made of a tropical American mahogany with an ebony fingerboard featuring pearl diamond inlays.

It comes loaded with the Taylor Expression System pickup and onboard bass control and it is equipped with specially made Elixir Baritone strings.

Rig Rundown - Joe Bonamassa: Guitars

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Des Moines, IA, where he catches up with blues guitarist powerhouse, Joe Bonamassa. In this video segment, we get to hear from Joe about his current slew of guitars for his current tour.

Joe walks us through several Gibsons, including his JB model # 001 (which he calms is his favorite), a "Gary Moore" Les Paul, another JB Goldtop model (with traditional white hardware), a cardinal red Firebird and an old Flying V. In addition, he shows off some Ernie Ball models like his Petrucci baritone and Steve Morse loaded with DiMarzios. To top it off, he breaks out a double-neck ... just for good measure!

Rig Rundown - Joe Bonamassa: Effects

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Des Moines, IA, where he catches up with blues guitar-slinger Joe Bonamassa. In this video segment, we catch up with Joe as he talks and plays us through the current line up of guitar effects on his pedalboard for the current tour.

He demos some of his favorite amp and effect setups including a Way Huge Pork Loin, a Fuzz Face (custom-made by George Tripps), a replica of an old Whirlwind phaser, a BOSS DD-3 Digital Delay, a TS-9 Tube Screamer, a Fulltone Tremolo and a rackmounted TC Electronic TC2290 delay.

Rig Rundown - Joe Bonamassa: Amplifiers

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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.

In this video segment, Joe shows off his amplifier setup during the 2009 tour. The four amp collection includes a 20 year old custom Bogner Uberschall, a Marshall Jubilee, a JB-100 Carol-Ann (1 of 10) and a Van Weelden Twinkleland, which according to Joe is the only one in the US.

Rig Rundown - Rob Zombie's John 5

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Milwaukee, WI, on 11/19/09 during the Rob Zombie '09 tour where she caught up with guitarist and tele wizard, John 5.

In this segment, John 5 walks us through his current live rig used for the current tour, including his plethora of Fender Custom Shop teles and siganture models, which all feature Dimarzio pickups or a Twisted Tele for the neck spot. He rocks a MINIMAL pedalboard (3 pedals and a wah!) and runs all that through various Marshall heads.

Rig Rundown - GWAR's Mike Derks

Fri, 04 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Des Moines, IA, where he catches up with GWAR's gore-tastic guitarist, Mike Derks - aka "Balsac the Jaws of Death."

In this segment, Derks walks us through his current live rig which includes his custom ESP EX which features a "Balsac-approved" GWAR decal on the body and on the fretboard. Its loaded with EMG 85 in the neck and 81 in the bridge. He runs the guitar through a Mesa Boogie TriAxis preamp, Lexicon MPX G2 effects processor, a Mesa Boogie Stereo Simul-Class 295 head, which runs through a custom Vader 4x12.

Video Interview - Tom Bedell: Bedell Guitars

Thu, 03 Dec 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Spirit Lake, IA, where he sits down with Tom Bedell of Bedell Guitars within their compound appropriately titled "The Barn."

Bedell broke into the music industry in 1964 at the age of 14. By taking one of his father's (Berkley Bedell) contacts in Japan, he started importing guitars under the Bedell name. After a short, but successful run pursuing his first passion of music and guitars, Tom followed in his father's footsteps and conquered the fishing world with the line of various Berkley outdoor products and accessories. Now, Bedell is back in with his first love and has two new lines of guitars; Great Divide and Bedell. Oh, and don't forget about the new Bedell Guitars' Custom Shop that allows a guitarist to virtually browse and pick the woods for tops, back, sides, fingerboards and headstocks. You can literally see and pick the EXACT piece of wood for all the parts of your new acoustic.

The Great Divide line includes four series of guitars; the Solid Cedar, the Summit, the Independence and the Origin. The Solid Cedar has a solid Canadian red cedar top, sapele back and sides, mahogany neck with rosewood binding, fingerboard and bridge. Solid Ceder series offers three body styles, including dreadnought, orchestra and parlor.

The Summit series guitars have a solid sitka spruce top with sapele back and sides. Also, they come with a mahogany neck with rosewood binding and fingerboard. The Summit series offers four body styles, including dreadnought, jumbo, orchestra and parlor.

The Independence series guitars feature a laminated spruce top with sapele back and sides. Also, they come with a mahogany neck with maple binding and rosewood fingerboard. The Independence series offers four body styles, including dreadnought, jumbo, orchestra and parlor.

The Origin series features a linden top, back and sides. And is offered in several body styles and colors.

The line of Bedell acoustic guitars has two different series; the Performance and Inspiration. The Performance series can feature a solid Canadian cedar, solid Alaskan Sitka spruce or African sapele for a top. The sides and backs can be made of solid African sapele, solid Indian rosewood or solid Canadian flame maple. Also, they can feature an ebony fingerboard and bridge (along with other various wood options). The body styles offered are dreadnought, jumbo, orchestra and parlor.

The Inspiration series guitars can feature tops made with either solid Alaskan Sitka spruce or solid Canadian cedar. The woods for backs and sides can be solid African sapele, solid Canadian flame maple or solid Indian rosewood. The four body styles offered within the Inspiration series are dreadnought, jumbo, orchestra and parlor.

LA Amp Show - Two Rock Amps 10th Anniversary Demo

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Two Rock Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get our first glimpse and listen to Two Rock's 10th Anniversary Amp.

The 10th Anniversary amp is a tube-rectified, 2-channel amp [either 50 watt with 2-6L6 power tubes or a 100 watt with 4-6L6 power tubes] that offers Class A or Class AB operation. Its front panel controls include; Treble, Middle, Bass, Bright, Mid, Deep, Bypass, Gain, a Master and Contour control for each channel. It comes loaded with an Accutronics spring reverb tank(Two Rock's own patent applied for reverb circuit).

LA Amp Show '09 - Wizard Amps Modern Classic Demo

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he swings by the Wizard Amplification booth. In this segment, we get our first taste of Wizard's 100 Watt Modern Classic.

The 100 Watt Modern Classic features two inputs (high and low sensitivity) with foot-switching capabilities. Front panel features include; Lead Gain with Pull Channel Select, Lead Master with Pull Lead Boost, Rhythm with Pull Rhythm Boost, Treble, Middle, Bass and Presence controls. It comes loaded with EL34 and 4T50 power tubes.

Experience PRS - Dweezil Zappa Interview

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Stevensville, MD, for Experience PRS 2009 where he catches up with tonehound Dweezil Zappa. In this interview, Dweezil talks about exploring PRS' wood shop, finding the ideal woods for his one-off guitar and stumbling across an amazing feat of nature - a naturally combined flame and quilted maple piece of wood, which Dweezil uses for the body. In addition, he talks about using a PRS guitar for the very first time during Zappa Playing Zappa's performance at Experience PRS.

LA Amp Show '09: Henman-Bevilacqua Guitars S1 Demo

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he swings by the Henman-Bevilacqua Guitars booth. In this video segment we get our first peek at their S1 model.

The S1 is a solidbody guitar that features a Honduran mahogany body with a Northwestern flame maple top. Also, it has a three-piece sapelle neck and headstock with an ebony fingerboard. It comes loaded with WCR pickups (Crossroads-neck; Godwood-bridge) and Sperzel locking tuners.

LA Amp Show '09-Bogner 20th Anniversary Shiva Demo

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Bogner Amplification booth. In this segment, we get an extra special treat from a gearhead-in-training, Anton Oparin. Anton is a shredder all the way from Russia and demos his other-world abilities on his Gary Kramer custom Cathedral Deluxe through a Bogner 20th Anniversary Shiva and Uberschall.

LA Amp Show '09 - Matchless Amps Avalon 30 Demo

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he swings by the Matchless Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get our first taste of Matchless' Avalon 30 1x12 combo.

The Avalon 30 1x12 combo is a one-channel, 30 Watt (switchable to 15 Watt) Class A amp. It has 4-EL84 power tubes, 3-12AX17, 5-12AX7 (reverb) preamp tubes and 1-5AR4 rectifier tube. The Avalon utilizes an innovative new hybrid construction method which combines point to point wiring, circuit tracing, and turret style construction. Also, this model comes packed with a Celestion G12H30 speaker.

LA Amp Show '09 - DAR Amps Tuzzia Demo

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the DAR Amps booth. In this video segment, we get to see and hear from DAR's Tuzzia head and two of their unique cabs.

The Tuzzia is a 65 Watt Class A amp with 6C33B MiG tubes. For preamp tubes, it comes with 12AX7 and 12AU7. The colorful 2x12 cabinet is loaded with Celestion G12T-75 speakers and the 4x12 cab has with a pair of Celestion Vintage 30s and sledgehammer Celestion K100s.

LA Amp Show - 65Amps 20 Watt Prototype Head Demo

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he swings by the 65Amps booth.

In this segment, we get our very first peek at 65Amps' newest (unnamed) prototype. The prototype is a 20 watt head that features a unique tone stack and undisclosed power tubes, but 65Amps' Dan Boul says that it is built upon the Lil' Elvis platform by "going vertical with it."

LA Amp Show '09 - TomasZewicz Amps TZZ-35H Demo

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the TomasZewicz Amps booth. In this segment, we get our first peek at the TomasZewicz's TZZ-35H head.

The TZZ-35H is a 35 watt, cathode bias head with a sustain feature and buffered effects loop. It comes loaded with 12DW7, 12AX7, 12AT7,12AX7 and 2-EL34s tubes. The front panel controls include Master Volume, Cut, Presence, Bass, Middle, Treble, Sustain, Drive and Pre Amp Gain.

LA Amp Show '09 - Egnater Amps Tweaker Demo

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Egnater Amps booth. In this video segment, we get our official peek at Egnater's Tweaker head and cabinet.

The 15 watt Tweaker is said to sit in between the Rebel 20 and Renegade 30 with 6V6 power tubes. The controls include a Vintage/Modern switch, Master Volume, a USA/Brit switch, Treble, Middle, Bass, a Hot/Clean switch, Gain, a Bright/Normal switch and a Tight/Deep switch.

Rig Rundown-Mastodon's Brent Hinds & Bill Kelliher

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Des Moines, IA, at the Val Air Ballroom where he visits backstage with Mastodon's Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher about their current live rigs.

In this Rig Rundown, Brent talks about his vintage Fender silverface combo and Marshall JMP heads. Also, he talks about his love for Gibson Les Pauls and his newly acquired Electrical Guitar Company's lucite V.

Bill Kelliher talks to us about his vintage vintage Explorers and Silverbursts and trying to incorporate his First Act 9-string into the live set a little more. In addition, he talks about his two Marshall heads (JMC 800 reissue and Kerry King Signature), Marshall and Mills Acoustic Cabs and his love for the new Morpheus Droptune Polyphonic Pitch Drop and Octave pedal.

Rig Rundown - Dethklok's Brendon Small

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Des Moines, IA, at the Val Air Ballroom where he visits backstage with Dethklok's (Metalocalypse) Brendon Small about his current live rig setup.

In this Rig Rundown, Dethklok's Small talks about his Gibson E2 Explorer, Kerry King Signature Marshall head, Marshall 4x12 cabinet and the select few effects pedals he can handle while singing and playing lead/rhythm guitar. Also, Small talks about the upcoming Metalocalypse season, which features all new episodes that now run a full 1/2 hour.

LA Amp Show '09-Red Jones Amps 18 & 45 Watt Demos

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Red Jones Amplifiers booth. In this segment we get to hear from Red Jones' 18 and 45 watt heads. These guitar amplifier heads are based on Ken Fischer's Trainwreck amplifiers (both in circuitry, vintage parts and cabinetry), but feature many of Billy Yates' own preferences and appointments. Billy Yates (ex-Outlaws guitarist) uses a LSL Instruments 52.5 Aged T-Bone telecaster guitar.

LA Amp Show - Bogner Amplification Goldfinger Demo

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Bogner Amplification booth. In this segment, we see and hear from Bogner's updated Goldfinger guitar amplifier head that now features 3 channels. The Goldfinger head features 6V6 power tubes, reverb controls and two separate effects loops. The head is demoed through two-2x12 cabs with Celestion speakers.

Video Lesson - Rusty Cooley "Legato"

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's columnist Rusty Cooley demonstrates his November column "Legato" and its corresponding tab. This month Rusty strives to push your legato development in a one octave A Natural Minor scale. Am consists of A, B, C, D, E, F and G, resolving again to A.

LA Amp Show '09 - Goodsell Amps Unibox 10 Demo

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Goodsell Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear the Unibox 10.

The Unibox 10 is a 1x12 combo loaded with a E3 style solid pine cab and RG12 speaker. It comes with 2-6BM8s (ECL82) with a 12AX7 in the preamp and a 6X5GT rectifier. The demo model has both tube tremolo and reverb. The controls include Volume, Tone, Speed, Length.

Video Lesson - "Open String Fling"

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Pat Smith walks us through his lesson "Open String Fling" published in the November '09 issue of Premier Guitar.

In this video lesson, Pat gives us some insight, advice and examples to whiz up and down the fretboard with speed and flair by using open string licks and phrases. These types of licks often heard and seen in country chicken-pickin', flamenco, bluegrass and even Pat's hero Lenny Breau. It involves adding in open strings between the fingered notes so that you get "a nutty cascade of coolness" with relative ease. In addition to the cascading coolness, you get a droning effect from the open strings creating an illusion that smear a bit and sound much bigger.

LA Amp Show '09 - Outlaw Guitars Custom Mule Demo

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, attending the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Outlaw Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear from some of Outlaw Guitars' newest offerings.

We saw and hear from their Custom Mule which features a maple fretboard, Bigsby B5 trem and Lindy Fralin split humbuckers.

They also show off some short-scale Shotgun basses with Lindy Fralin pickups, tone-styler power source, black ash body with a lined finish. The other bass model has the same appointments but a Honduran mahogany body and maple neck.

One of their beautiful guitars is the Supercaster that is all leather trimmed, Fralin pickups, Wilkinson bridge and comes with the old school large headstock.

Next up, the Silver Stallion has a translucent finish over a spalted maple with a Honduran mahogany body.

LA Amp Show-Brown Note D'Lite 22 w/ Pete Anderson

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Brown Note Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to hear the D'Lite 22 in action through the hands of country guitar legend Pete Anderson (Dwight Yoakam).

The D'Lite 22 is a fixed bias amp with 6V6 power tubes, 1-12AX7 preamp, and 1-12AX7 driver producing approximately 22 watts. Also, its controls on the front panel; Volume, Bright Switch, OD Switch, PAB Switch, Treble, Midrange, Bass, OD Drive, OD Level, Master Volume, Presence.

LA Amp Show '09-Jaguar Amplification Jaguar 7 Demo

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Jaguar Amplification area. In this segment, the Jaguar 7 is demoed.

The Jaguar 7 is a class A, single-ended amp with 1-12AX7 (preamp), 1-EL84 (power), 1-GZ34(rectifier) tubes. Its a single-channel amp with low and high inputs. It has a simple layout with only two knobs - Volume & Tone.

LA Amp Show '09 - Fender '57 Champ Demo

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Fender area. In this video segment, we get to see and hear from Fender's little '57 Champ.

The '57 Champ is a small but mighty tone machine crafted within the their '57 Tweed series. It is an all-tube 5 watt comb with a 8" Weber Alnico speaker. It features a 6V6GT power tube, 12AX7 preamp tube and 5Y3GT rectifier tube. It is covered in the traditional lacquered tweed and is hand-wired with two inputs. This little tone monster has been used by Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash, Keith Richards and countless others during recording sessions.

LA Amp Show '09 - Kelemen Amps Raven Demo

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he stops by and checks out what's new with Kelemen Amps. In this video segment, we get to see Kelemen's Raven and Road Runner heads, but more importantly we get to hear a demo of the Raven.

The Raven is an all tube amplifier designed for guitarists that want switchable clean and saturated tones from a single amplifier. Any guitarist can command an array of musical textures with this hand-built instrument. The power section is cathode biased and can allow a guitarist to have a variety of different power tubes. High quality matched power tubes such as; 6V6's, 6L6's, EL34's, KT66'setc can be plugged in without re-biasing.

The amplifier has two completely separate channels that are foot switchable. The switching relay is placed outside of the signal path & does not affect the tone.

Channel 1 is on the cleaner side, but can create some rich, overdriven tones, too. However, if you want more crunch, channel 2 delivers the thick and creamy distortion.

LA Amp Show '09 - Channing Amps CL30 & CL45 Demos

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Channing Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear from both Channing's offerings, the CL30 and CL45 heads.

The CL30 is a hand-built 30 watt head with 4-EL84 power tubes. The two preamp channels (EF86 channel available as an option), tube rectifier, Mercury Magnetics transformers, custom Unified Turret Board construction, 2-pan chassis design for preamp shielding and can come with an optional international voltage select power entry module (North America, UK, Europe).

The CL45 is 45 watt head (used by Jeff Beck) with 2-EL34, 2-6L6 power tubes. It also features two preamp channels (normal, bright), tube rectifier (solid state optional), Mercury Magnetics transformers, custom Unified Turret Board construction, 2-pan chassis design for preamp shielding and can come with an international voltage select power entry module (North America, UK, Europe).

LA Amp Show '09 - Satellite Amps Nveus Demo

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Oscar Jordan is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he checks out the Satellite Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear Satellite's newest amp, the Nveus.

The Nveus is a 7 watt head (also available as a combo) that can run any octo-based tubes. The demo model in this video came loaded with 3 tubes (a preamp, a 6V6 power tube and 5Y3 rectifier tube). Adam said he's also made Nveus models with EL34s and solid state rectifiers for more gain. Also, the Satellite cabinet used in the demo is a 2x10 loaded with Celestion 10" Greenbacks.

LA Amp Show: Nolatone CL-15, CL-30, 22 Tango Demos

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he swings by the Nolatone Ampworks booth. In this video segment, we get to see and hear from Nolatone's CL-15, 22 Tango and CL-30 combo amps (all available in heads).

The CL-15 is a 22 watt amp with 2-6V6 tubes, GZ34 rectifier tube and 3-12AX7 preamp tubes. The combo comes loaded with a Celestion Vintage 30.

The CL-15 and CL-30 are the same amp except the CL-30 uses a Celestion Alnico Gold, while the CL-15 uses a Celestion Alnico Blue. They come with the option of switching input tubes between EF86 or 12AX7. They come with 2-EL84 power tubes (CL-30 has four) and EZ81(CL-15), GZ34(CL-30) rectifier tubes. Both designs are based on '60s Voxs, but with more girth and possible crunch appeal with a Mercury Magnetics transformer.

Experience PRS: Electric Mary "Gasoline and Guns"

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Stevensville, MD, where we attend Experience PRS. In this video segment, we get to see a hard rock product from down under. The Australian rockers Electric Mary made the long trip and performed a full set, including "Gasoline and Guns" with their dual-PRS guitar attack.

Experience PRS: Electric Mary "Crashdown"

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Experience PRS: Paul Reed Smith Interview

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Stevensville, MD, where he sits down with Paul Reed Smith. In this video segment, we get to hear from Paul Reed Smith about discontinuing over 10 models of guitars, the new 25th Anniversary line of guitars, PRS Amps (Sweet 16, 30 and Anniversary) and the Narrow Field pickups. We even get to hear and see Paul demo the Narrow Field pickups through their newest amp head, the 50 watt Anniversary.

Experience PRS: David Grissom Demos New PRS Amps

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SORRY VIEWERS, BUT THE HAND MIC (SM58) SHORTED OUT, BUT THE AMPS STILL SOUND KILLER. PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Stevensville, MD, where he attends Experience PRS. In this video segment, he talks with PRS guitarist David Grissom and PRS Amp builder Doug Sewell about the new PRS Amp offerings - Sweet 16, 30 and Original Sewell. Cut in throughout the interview are clips of David testing the amps for the first time, dialing up some times and using several different pickup, amp and cabinet configurations. Watch and see how a pro test drives some amps for the first time as the builder/designer nervously sits off in the wings.

Experience PRS: David Grissom Jam

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Stevensville, MD, where we drop in and hang out at Experience PRS. In this video segment, we get to see guitarist David Grissom jam with the Grainger brothers holding down the rhythm section.

Experience PRS: Private Stock Wood Tour

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Stevensville, MD, where they hang out at the Experience PRS event. In this video segment, we get to tour PRS' Private Stock wood pile. While there are all the usual suspects when it comes to high-grade tonewoods (quilted maple, flame maple, variations of rosewood and cocobolo) but there is a special, one-off piece. It is a piece that was combined by nature which is half quilted maple and half flame maple. Mother nature seems to be looking out for tone-hounds, too.

Experience PRS: How To Build An Acoustic

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Stevensville, MD, where we drop in on Experience PRS. In this video segment, we get a tour of the PRS Acoustic Workshop by PRS President Jack Higginbotham and master luthier Steve Fischer. They walk us through the several meticulous steps that PRS goes through in order to provide high-quality, handmade unique acoustic guitars. As you can see, each finished acoustic guitar has its own voice and distinct tone. Check out the video and see why and how it all happens.

Experience PRS: Buddy Guy "Drowning on Dry Land"

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Stevensville, MD, where we drop in and hang out at Experience PRS. In this video segment, we get to see blues legend Buddy Guy cover O V Wright's "Drowning on Dry Land" with the Grainger brothers holding down the rhythm section.

Experience PRS: Simon McBride "Down to the River"

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Stevensville, MD, where we drop in and hang out at Experience PRS. In this video segment, we get to see Irish guitarist Simon McBride perform an original song, "Down to the River" with the Grainger brothers holding down the rhythm section.

Experience PRS: Carlos Santana "Guajira"

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location in Stevensville, MD, where we drop in on Experience PRS. In this video segment, we check out Carlos Santana performing his smash hit "Guajira" while using his 25th Anniversary Signature guitar.

Experience PRS: Carlos Santana Interview

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Stevensville, MD, where we drop in on Experience PRS. In this video segment, we get a chance to catch up and chat with legendary guitarist Carlos Santana. They talk about musical influences, the importance of "community" within music and Carlos' new PRS 25th Anniversay Signature guitar.

Experience PRS:Tony McManus "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat"

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Stevensville, MD, where we drop in on Experience PRS. In this video segment, we watch Tony McManus perform "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" in DADGAD tuning.

Experience PRS: Buddy Guy & Santana "Maggot Brain"

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Stevensville, MD, where we drop in on Experience PRS. In this video segment, we get to see legends Buddy Guy and Carlos Santana performParliment-Funkadelic's "Maggot Brain." Both guitar masters are PRS guitars. Buddy Guy is using a Srat-style PRS guitar that has three single-coil pickups. Carlos Santana is using his to-be-released 25th Anniversay Signature guitar.

Rig Rundown - Alice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Milwaukee, WI, at the Rave/Eagles Ballroom where he catches up with Alice in Chains' guitarist, singer/songwriter Jerry Cantrell. Jerry walks us through his current live rig for the ongoing Black Gives Way to Blue tour where he's using Bogner and Dave Friedman Marsha heads, G&L Rampages, Gibson Les Pauls and of course some effects including his original Dunlop Crybaby wah used on the epic "Man in the Box."

Avid Digidesign Eleven Rack Demo

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Irwindale, CA, where he visits Avid Digidesign HQ. In this video, we get our first look at Digidesign's Eleven Rack.

The Eleven Rack is a guitar recording system designed to solve the challenges guitarists face in the studio. Eleven Rack uses a unique tone cloning design and custom-designed True-Z input to re-create the experience of playing through a mic'd amp. By combining studio-standard Pro Tools software with a DSP-accelerated high-resolution interface, Eleven Rack puts professional recording into the hands of every guitar player. Whether you're tracking in the studio or playing on stage, this rackmountable multi-effects processor delivers realistic guitar amp and effects tones that will inspire your best performances.

Additionally, Eleven Rack takes re-amping in a new direction by recording both dry and processed guitar signals simultaneously, allowing you to re-amplify later without patching a single cable. Digidesign even found a way to embed the Eleven Rack amp and effects settings into the audio tracks you record, enabling you to automatically recall those settings from your audio files on any Pro Tools system with the Eleven Rack.

Eleven Rack also rocks onstage as a standalone amp tone and effects signal processor. The guitar effects processor comes with a classic collection of guitar effects, from must-have stompboxes to world-class rackmount studio processors. Eleven Rack has I/O flexibility that you may need to integrate it into your existing rig, and easily incorporate the tones you've recorded with into your live setup?closing the gap between studio and stage. Eleven Rack rackmount processor also offers incredibly powerful control options using affordable MIDI controllers and expression pedals, giving you full foot control over everything from vintage wah effects to tempo-driven delays and more.

The tones and effects found with the Eleven Rack are inspired by classics like Marshall, Fender, Vox, Soldano, Mesa Boogie, Electro-Harmonix, Ibanez, ProCo, Univox and more.

Video Review - BC Rich 40th Anniversary Eagle

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner's latest review featured in Premier Guitar's October 2009 issue is the BC Rich 40th Anniversary Eagle. Read the written review.

For the 40th collection, they chose to recreate the first four original electric guitar designs (Eagle, Bich, Mockingbird, Seagull) out of the innovative minds of Bernie Rico and his staff of designers. Each guitar feature specifications that closely mimic those appearing in the earliest B.C. Rich catalogs from the '70s; neck-through construction, solid Koa bodies and exclusive electronics.

The Eagle's body is made of koa wood and features a bevel-style top. It comes loaded with Grover Super Rotomatic tuners, jumbo frets, BC Rich Quad bridge, DiMarzio Dual Sound humbuckers, which can be switched between series-parallel and single-coil operations.

Video Review - Mattrixx-N SanGreal Acoustic Amp

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Gayla Drake Paul's latest Video Review is the Mattrixx-N SanGreal Acoustic Instrument Amplifier. Read the written review.

The Mattrixx-N SanGreal Acoustic Instrument Amplifier is 400 watts (bi-amped 200 watts per low-frequency and high-frequency driver) with two input channels that can be customized for your specific applications. It comes with an instrument channel with line and instrument inputs-and the XLR in has phantom power. Both channels have input Gain, three-band EQ and multi-mode Reverb. Channel one includes a narrow-band notch filter, and our review unit had the option vacuum tube, which Gayla has said added some additional warmth. Other controls on the SanGreal are Master and Monitor volume controls and an FX loop.

It comes loaded with neodymium-powered ribbon driver and an advanced low-frequency driver. The cabinet is monitor-shaped, made of birch multi-ply with a handle at one end and a speaker pole mount on the other.

Video Interview: Nokie Edwards

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, where he's backstage at the Ryman Auditorium and chats with surf-guitar legend Nokie Edwards. They talk about Nokie's hand-made signature guitar, the HitchHiker. It features a swamp ash body, quilted maple top, a maple/walnut neck with ebony fingerboard and Sperzel locking tuners.

Also, Nokie plays us some Chet Atkins, Eagles and Eric Clapton to show off his versatility and love for all types of music.

Martin Owners Club-Thom Bresh "Cookie Jar Song"

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Martin Owners Club Event -Kenny Sultan Performance

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Martin Owners Club Event - Thom Bresh Performance

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Diamond Amplification-Spitfire II Demo & Del Fuego

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Diamond Amplification booth. In this video, we get to see and hear Diamond's Spitfire II. In addition, we get a sneak peek at their newest low-wattage head, the Del Fuego.

The Spitfire II (the two-channel version) sports the Spitfire Is voicing in Channel 1 and a full, rich vintage higher gain Channel 2 with DAs signature dual volume, gain design. Channel 2s voicing is big and tight like the vintage heads with an updated feel featuring plenty of lows and mids. It comes loaded with 4-EL34s and 6-12AX7 preamp tubes.

The Del Fuego is a hand-wired Class A, 22 watt head that is designed and voiced off boutique amp builder Roy Blankenship's designs, but with a Diamond twist. The Del Fuego uses 3-12AX7, 2-EL84 power tubes, and 1-6CA4 rectifier. It features two-channels (independent controls) with a tremolo effect.

Visual Sound - Warped Distortion & Open Road Demos

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Visual Sound booth. In this segment, we get to check out three of their newest V2 Series pedals - Vans Warped Distortion, Open Road Overdrive and Truetone Clean Boost.

The Vans Warped Distortion is limited edition pedal that has three basic controls - Grind, Edge, and Loud (translation: Drive, Tone, Volume). The Vans Warped Distortion is definitely geared towards Warped Tour inspired guitarists. The Visual Sound guys were really proud of its grinding, low-end distortion, which is pertinent to a lot of the Warped Tour artists' tone.

Based on Visual Sound's Route 808, the Open Road offers that tone but with a more open sounding, amp-like overdrive with less dominant mid-range. It produces clear low end, sparkling highs and none of the mid-range hump. Open Road features a very interactive tone circuit, effecting not only high-end roll-off, but gain structure as well.

Truetone Clean Boost is a way to push the front end of your tube amp. Then again, it's also a great way to push a good overdrive pedal a bit harder. If you like the tone you already have from another pedal, just put the Truetone after that pedal for a volume boost as the Visual Sound guys said its great for a solo boost or to make a certain part stand out. The Truetone can get up to a 15dB boost, but it runs internally off of 27V - so all of that boost is clean. They bump up the voltage inside the pedal, rather than requiring use of a special external power supply.

Video Demo - Roland VB-99 V-Bass System

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Mark Harris walk us through the Roland VB-99 V-Bass Synthesizer System and the some of the various sounds it can produce. With the VB-99, Roland has devised a product that accurately model the worlds most popular basses ? from classic electrics to upright acoustic bass, fretless bass and more ? and combined them with a range of killer bass amps, synth sounds, and polyphonic effects. Some of the functions and features on the VB-99, include dual independent signal paths, dozens of COSM models, including coveted vintage and modern basses, synth basses, and even electric guitar models, Innovative new String Modeling (apply virtual flat wound, round wound, black nylon, etc.), 12 COSM preamp models and six speaker models, 43 powerful effect types and six compressor types.

Video Demo - Roland VB-99 V-Bass VS. Roland GR-33B

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Roland VB-99 V-Bass Synthesizer System and the some of the various sounds it can produce. He then takes the VB-99 and puts it up against an original Roland GR-33B Synthesizer - the bass guitar version of the GR-300.

With the VB-99, Roland has devised a product that accurately model the worlds most popular basses from classic electrics to upright acoustic bass, fretless bass and more and combined them with a range of killer bass amps, synth sounds, and polyphonic effects. Some of the functions and features on the VB-99, include dual independent signal paths, dozens of COSM models, including coveted vintage and modern basses, synth basses, and even electric guitar models, Innovative new String Modeling (apply virtual flat wound, round wound, black nylon, etc.), 12 COSM preamp models and six speaker models, 43 powerful effect types and six compressor types.

The original GR-33B has an all-analog construction. It includes a 4-voice polyphony with two oscillators per voice, 2 presets for Envelope Generator with Attack and Decay Control, Envelope Triggered Low Frequency Oscillator with delay-for vibrato, built-in foot switches control the VCO harmonize pitch and VCF mode and a String Select Feature that can iIndividually engage/disengage synth sound per string.

Sonic Reality Downloadable Soundz, Drum Masters

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he swings by the Sonic Reality booth. In this segement, we get introduced to three of Sonic Reality's digital music and recording products. Downloadable Soundz is a web site where guitarists can preview backing and drum tracks for jam sessions, practice or even recording purposes. The drumming and pre-recorded packages suit players according to sound and genre. Also, Drum Masters is a software that tries to capture the infamous drummers through the history of rock 'n' roll including, Peter Gabriel, John Bonham, Steely Dan and those Motown greats.

In short, Sonic Reality's motto is "Sample Everything," as they strive to create high quality loops for nearly every genre of music and playable sounds for every instrument category from drums to percussion, guitar, bass, keyboards, synths, orchestral, vocal and exotic instruments from all over the world.

Gallien-Krueger MB Fusion Demo, MB 500 & More

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Gallien-Krueger booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear three of Gallien Krueger's newest offerings.

First up is the MB500, which is a 500 watt bass head that will easily fit into your gig bag. Coming in at 10.75" x8.5" x1.75" and just under four pounds, the MB500 packs a considerable punch for its compact size. It features a four-band active EQ and contour control, that allows you to tweak your tone before hitting the digital power section. The preamp section also features a footswitchable boost channel with independent volume control.

Even smaller in size, the MB Fusion is the newest product released by Gallien-Krueger. Built on the success of the MB 500, the new MB Fusion incorporates the same all-tube preamp of the Fusion 550 and maintains a sleek and small design. It comes loaded with 3-12AX7 preamp tubes, four-band EQ and Deep and Bright switches.

The Fusion 1050 incorporates a six stage tube preamp paired with a 1000 watt version of the high current solid state power amp used in the 2001RB. It comes with three-12AX7 preamp tubes, Gain-Master-Horn controls, four-band active EQ and a variable Contour control with a mid frequency select.

Tanglewood Guitars MasterDesign Series-Summer NAMM

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Tanglewood Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to check out their MasterDesign Series - made in collaboration with Michael Sanden. The guitars in this series all feature Michael's special bracing and "swoosh" bridge. In addition, all the guitars feature a solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, twin-piece mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard complete with a 0 fret.

DBZ Guitars - Venom, Imperial, Cavallo & More

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the DBZ Guitars booth. In this segment, we get an overview of several of DBZ's models from Mr. DBZ himself, Dean Zelinsky. We get to check out the Cavallo (mahogany body, maple top, set mahogany neck and custom DBZ pickups), Bolero (mahogany body with a maple top, set mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and custom DBZ hardware) and Imperial (mahogany body with a flamed maple top, set mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and custom DBZ hardware).

We also get to check out some of DBZ's "Dark Side" models including the Venom (mahogany body, set maple neck w/ ebony fingerboard, EMG pickups and original Floyd Rose) and Bird of Prey (mahogany body, set maple neck w/ ebony fingerboard, EMG pickups and original Floyd Rose trem).

Hanson Guitars - Chicagoan, Firenze, Gatto & More

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Hanson Guitars booth. In this segment, we get introduced to several of this Chicago-based guitar company.

First off, the Cigno features a bound mahogany body, set mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard and it comes loaded with Hanson P-90s.

Another model is the Gatto, which comes with bound mahogany body, set mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard and is loaded with Hanson humbuckers featuring coil-tap options.

Next up, is the Chicagoan. It features bound maple top, back and sides, set maple neck with a ebony fingerboard and its loaded with Hanson mini-humbuckers.

And the last Hanson model we get to check out is the Firenze. This model features and ash body, maple bolt-on neck, rosewood or maple fingerboards and Hanson "Blade" mini-humbuckers.

JBovier Stringed Instruments - Various Mandolins

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the JBovier Stringed Instruments booth. In this segment we get to see some traditional and not-so-traditional mandolins. Jeff Cowherd shows off two of his in-progress projects - electric solidbody mandolins.

And for a more traditional mandolin, he shows us his F5Z mandolin. It features an engleman spruce top, carved African zebrawood back and sides, solid Canadian flamed maple neck and an ebony fingerboard.

Montreal Guitar Show Acoustic Room Tour

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Montreal, Quebec, for the 2009 Montreal Guitar Show. In this video segment, we get a grand tour of the acoustic room by the show's organizer Jacques-Andre Dupont. Jacques-Andre shows us several luthers, including Linda Manzer, Alan Carruth, Maurice Dupont, Edward Klein and Michihiro Matsuda.

Montreal Guitar Show Electric Room Tour

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Montreal, Quebec, for the 2009 Montreal Guitar Show. In this video segment, we get a grand tour of the Electric Room guided by the show's organizer, Jacques-Andre Dupont. He shows us and introduces us to several builders on the floor including, Patrick Godin of the Godin Custom Shop, Nik Huber, Jean Lamarche, Marc Lupien and several others. Some guitars are traditional, while others are of the bizarre nature - see hockey stick guitar!

Be sure to check out the video tour of the Acoustic Room and other Luthier videos.

3rd Power Amps - HLH 100 & G-Lab Bypass Wah Demos

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he swings by the TSI Distributing booth, which handles 3rd Power Amplification and G-Lab Guitar Laboratory effects.

We get to hear 3rd Power's first amp offering from their HLH 100 Series, the HD100 (a 100W head) and their unique HLH cabinets that house Celestion Vintage 30s. The hand-wired, point-to-point HD100 head comes loaded with 4-EL34s, various outputs (16 ohm, 8 or 4) 3-12AX7 preamp tubes. The speaker cabinets are designed to remove the beaming and comb-filtering of a typical cabinet. The 3rd Power guys said that when stacking three-3x12 cabinets together, you can attain a high-quality *WET/DRY/WET sound in the same space as two conventional cabinets.

The G-Lab True Bypass Wah-Pad is a full analog device that makes the use of wah-wah type effects more comfortable. As described to us by the G-Lab fellas, using a traditional wah-wah effect requires switching it ON and OFF, which forces the player to perform an additional operation during which playing is not possible. The wah-pad eliminates this operation. The wah-pad is supplied from included 9V internal battery or an external power supply adapter.

DAR Amps - Superaria Head Demo - Summer NAMM '09

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he swings by the DAR Amps booth. In this segment, we get to check out DAR's Superaria head. The Superaria is like no other guitar amp in that it comes loaded with 6C33 tubes, which are the same tubes used in MIG 25 jets and Russian battlefield tanks. It delivers a full 65 watts of rich Class A tone. In Aria mode, this amp delivers an astounding 35 watts of hum free and harmonically accurate Single Ended Class A tone (accomplished while maintaining push pull bandwidth and stability). A switchable tone stack matrix delivers tones from classic American rock all the way to the deepest grinding bone crushing British import sound. The amp is advertised as pushing more gain than anyone could ever want, this beast even comes with a spring reverb.

Video Review - Carvin BX500 Head & BR410 Cabinet

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Dan Berkowitz walks us through a video review of the Carvin BX500 and BR410 cabinet. The amp is a 500 watt, Class D head, which weighs a meager six pounds. The tiny head's dimensions are 3"x9"x14" and the preamp is a 3-stage, Class A, which features one 12AX7 tube. The front panel knobs include Contour, Bass, Compressor, Treble, Master Volume and a 9-band EQ.

The BR410 cabinet is made of a cross grain laminated multi-ply plywood and features internal bracing to eliminate cab resonance. It comes loaded with four heavy-duty, 200w 10" woofers, 1" Titanium HF driver.

Music Man Dargie Delight II & StingRay SLO Special

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Ernie Ball Music Man booth. In this video segment, we get a peak at the Dargie Delight Limited Edition run of guitars and basses that feature the "Carmel Apple Delight" green finish. It comes with an ebony fingerboard on a maple neck and can be ordered on all Music Man models except the Steve Morse Y2D, Axis and Axis Super Sport.

We also get a peek at the StingRay SLO Special which features the traditional StingRay setup but comes with a slimmer, Sterling-style neck.

Ibanez - Left-hand Vai & Satch Signatures & More

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Ibanez booth. In this segment we check out several familiar models with a bit of a twist. First up is the 30th Anniversary Musician Bass, which is limited to 15 basses worldwide. The bass made famous by Sting features swamp ash body, 5 piece maple/walnut neck, ebony fingerboard and a MC30TH Special Inlay. Next up is the 20th Anniversary of the Paul Gilbert PGM100RE. It features a basswood body, 5 piece maple/walnut neck, bound rosewood fingerboard and has a H-S-H pickup configuration. Finally, the wait is over as Ibanez has released left-hand Steve Vai and Joe Satriani signature models.

Ernie Ball Coated Bass Strings, Pics & More

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Ernie Ball booth. In this segment, we get introduced to some new Ernie Ball accessories - Coated Bass Strings (several gauges and variations), Day-glow Guitar Pics and Flexfit Ernie Ball hats.

Sterling AX20, AX40, Petrucci Signature & More

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Ben Friedman is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Sterling by Music Man booth. In this segment, we get to see several new products offered by Sterling. The AX20 features a contoured basswood body, quilted maple veneer top, 2x Sterling A5 Zebra Humbuckers and a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard.

The AX40 has contoured basswood body with cream binding, quilted maple veneer top, Sterling double-locking tremolo, bolt-on maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard and two Sterling A5 Zebra Humbuckers.

The JP50 (John Petrucci Signature) has a baswood body, custom Sterling Petrucci Neck carve, a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, two Sterling Modern Humbuckers and Sterling Modern Tremolo recessed bridge.

The SB14 bass comes with a basswood body, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Music Man-Designed humbucker with a 3rd hidden phantom coil and an active preamp.

The Ray34 bass features a swamp ash body, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Music-Man designed humbucker and a 6-bolt neck joint.

Cole Clark - Jerry Douglas Lap Steel Jam

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Nashveille, TN for Summer NAMM '09 where we visit the Cole Clark booth. In this video, we get a special treat as Jerry Douglas does his thing on Cole Clark's Violap. The Violap is made with the standard Cole Clark carved top and features a hollow neck. The body has a hour-glass shape reminiscent to lap steels in the '30s. Also, it comes loaded with two humbuckers.

Recording King Custom Shop ROS-697 & More

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he swings by the Recording King booth. In this video segment, we get introduced to some of their newest offerings - Custom Shop ROS-697 and the Jubilee Series Classic Small-Body acoustic. The ROS-697 is based on a historic 1927 12th fret 000 design. It features a hand-selected AAA Sitka spruce top, Brazilian rosewood back and sides and a mahogany neck. The ebony fingerboard is inlaid with an elaborate Greg Rich-designed Tree-of-Life M.O.P inlay covering the full fretboard. There will only be 10 of these Custom Shop renditions made.

The Jubilee Series Classic Small-Body has a solid Sitka spruce top and supported with hand-shaped, fully scalloped x-bracing. The back and sides are made of figured maple. The "C" profile neck is made from a single piece of solid mahogany with traditionally styled inlay on the rosewood fretboard.

AXL Guitars Badwater Series Guitars - Summer NAMM

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Ben Friedman is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the AXL Guitars booth. In this segment we get to see several models within their Badwater Series. The guitars within this series feature distressed bodies, antiqued hardware that gives them that beaten and battered appearance. Also, the guitars come equipped with EMG-designed pickups.

Cole Clark-Adam Rafferty Acoustic Jam -Summer NAMM

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where we visit the Cole Clark booth. In this segment, we sit back and watch Adam Rafferty rip out some acoustic jams on his Cole Clark Fat Lady acoustic/electric.

LSL Instruments 52.5 Aged T-Bone Guitars

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the LSL Instruments booth. In this segment, we get introduced to some old-school, t-style guitars. T-style picker Matt Rae walks us through some tones that the LSL T-bones can produce. They feautre swamp ash bodies, "C" profile maple necks, LSL custom-wound pickups and all the metal parts, hardware and fretboards are manually aged to create a near authentic played, not beaten appearance.

Santa Cruz Guitars 1929 OO & 1929 OOO -Summer NAMM

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM where he swings by the Santa Cruz Guitars booth. In this segment we get to check out two of Richard Hoover's latest creations - the 1929 OO and 1929 OOO acoustics. The 1929 OO is a 12-fret small bodied acoustic that features all solid mahogany top, back, sides and even mahogany binding. The body and size of the OO is very similar to classical acoustics. The big brother of the OO, the 1929 OOO is a similar in body style and size to the OM, but features 12 frets and a slotted headstock with a "V" neck profile. The OOO also features solid mahogany top, back and sides.

VHT Amps Standard Series 18 Watt Demo -Summer NAMM

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the VHT Amps booth. In this segment, we get our first look at the hand-wired Standard Series 18 watt combo. The Standard 18 combo is a two-channel amp with classic British-amp voicing. It features 2-EL84 power tubes, 3-12AX7 preamp tubes, 1-5Y3GT rectifier tube and comes with a Celestion G12H30 speaker.

Seymour Duncan New Stack Pluses,Blackouts for Bass

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Seymour Duncan booth. In this segment, we get the run down on several new Seymour Duncan pickups including, several new Stack Pluses (Vintage Hot Stack Plus & Custom Stack Plus), the Fat Staple and Blackouts for bass guitars. Blackouts for Bass represents the active bass soapbar pickup specifically voiced for aggressive music. Instead of the radical EQ boosting and cutting required to make flat, sterile pickups come alive, they offer clean highs, deep lows and great dynamic range.

Delaney Guitars Sonoita, Jagata & More-Summer NAMM

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN for Summer NAMM '09 where he stops by the Delaney Guitars booth. In this segment, we see several of Delaney's hand-built guitars including, the Sonoita (single-cut body with 25 1/2" scale, Amalfitano humbuckers, a Schaller 475 bridge and locking tuners), Jagata (double-cut body with hand-wound Amalfitano pickups and Schaller locking tuners and bridge), Abel Axe (aluminum body guitar that can come with a wood-composite neck) and the Big City Bass (swamp ash body, maple or ebony neck, Seymour Duncan P-style pickup and a Hipshot "A" bridge.

ModTone Effects Clean Boost & Extreme Metal Demos

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the ModTone Effects booth. In this segment, we hear three of ModTone's pedals-the Clean Boost, Metal Pedal and Funk Filter Enveloper. The Clean Boost is an American designed true bypass boutique style pedal that adds nothing but horsepower to your signal with no added noise or unwanted fuzz. It features a proprietary circuit design to allow up to 25db of boost.

The Extreme Metal pedal is another true bypass boutique style pedal that delivers insane gain levels that go from subtle to over the top. Their specialized scoop knob covers plenty of metal territory while leaving all the articulate definition intact.

The Funk Filter Enveloper that recreates vintage envelope or auto-wah type effects. It features High pass, Mid Pass and Low Pass settings that can be used in conjunction with the F-Factor control and Drive settings to deliver a wide range of tones that work on clean or distorted signals.

Lava Cable Right Angle Cable & VOVOX Cable

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he swings by the Lava Cable booth. In this video segment we get introduced to two of their products, the Right Angle Plug cable and the VOVOX Instrument cable-Lava Cable is now the US Distributor for VOVOX. The Right Angle Cable is the smallest DIY solder-free right angle plug on the market with a body width of .435" allowing for spacing between pedals of less than 1" or less than 1/2" when staggered. The VOVOX Instrument cable is made of pure copper and features jacketing made of natural fibres and high purity polymers.

N-Tune Artist Series On-board Tuner - Summer NAMM

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the N-Tune booth. In this segment, we get to check out N-Tune's newest product, the Artist Series On-board Tuner. Its an on-board chromatic tuner that is specially designed to fit most electric guitars and basses that have a 3-way toggle switch and humbucker pickups. By conveniently placing the N-Tune display ring around the toggle switch, the Artist Series tuner is activated by pulling up your volume control knob, which also mutes the output signal of your instrument while tuning.

Ultimate Ears Custom In-Ear Monitors - Summer NAMM

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Ultimate Ears booth. Ultimate Ears offers custom-fit in-ear monitors from the famous pros to the weekend warriors. Every custom monitor is individually handcrafted after a professional creates a mold of your ear, which is used to create a full concert speaker system snug for your ear.

Red Witch Famulus & Titan Delay Demos- Summer NAMM

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Red Witch booth. In this segment, Red Witch's Ben Fulton demos the Famulus distortion pedal and the brand new Titan delay The Famulus comes with two totally separate, parallel circuits. Each circuit has its own distinct voicing. You are able to blend between the two for any conceivable combination. The Titan delay houses three completely independent delay units. Voiced for an analog-style sound, the Titan provides 3-800m/sec delays. Red Witch uses the classic analog delay compounder to ensure the recreation of an analog flavored delay, which works hand in hand with their more contemporary delay engines.

TV Jones P-90 Demo & Model 10 Guitar - Summer NAMM

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the TV Jones booth. In this segment we get to TV Jones' newest guitar, the Model 10. The single-cut body style comes in three different pickup/tremolo variations - dual pickup (custom wound bridge/classic neck), single bridge pickup and dual pickups with a Bigsby B5 Vibrato. The guitar features an obeche neck with an ebony fretboard, 22 frets and Sperzel tuners.

The new pickup offered by TV Jones is their take on a P-90--bridge and neck versions. The bridge pickup has thicker highs and more defined lows than what is commonly heard from traditional P-90s. The sound is big with plenty of dynamics. The neck pickup delivers clarity with fullness and is considerably less boomy than others.

Aria Guitars Diamond Series & PE-RX 80-Summer NAMM

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits Aria Guitars. In this video segment we get to see Aria's reintroduction of their Diamond Series. The guitars feature a retro-style alder body, bolt-on maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, 2-APS-9 single coil pickups and a VFT-2, 2-stud type tremolo. The basses come with a carved alder body, bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and 2-FB-1 single-coil pickups. Also, we get our first glimpse at a guitar not seen since the early-80s when it was rocked by Neal Schon of Journey; the PE-RX80.

D-TAR Multi-Source Pickup-Mic System - Summer NAMM

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the D-Tar booth. In this segment we hear about one of their new acoustic pickup offerings, the Multi-Source Pickup-Mic system. The new Multi-Source combines the Wave-Length pickup system with a condenser microphone for versatility and flexibility, which aims to provide a natural sound from your acoustic guitar. The Multi-Source starts with the Wave-Length unitary design, piezoelectric co-polymer under-saddle pickup coupled to an 18-volt, low-noise, high-input impedance preamp with twice the dynamic range of typical 9-volt systems. The D-TAR Multi-Source comes in two versions: one for steel string and one for nylon string guitars.

Hayden Amps & Ashdown Amps - Summer NAMM '09

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Hayden and Ashdown booth. In this segment, we get to check out several different models of bass amps from Ashdown including the TourBus10 (bass practice amp with volume, bass and treble controls, a headphone socket for silent practice, a CD/MP3 input and 6.5" driver), Five Fifteen (bass practice amp combines a 100 watt power section with a single 15" Ashdown BlueLine bass speaker and features controls - bass, middle and treble, supplemented by a pre-shaped 'deep' switch), Electric Blue Combo (uses a 180 Watts RMS fan-cooled fast-transient power stage, and a bass preamplifier with inputs for both active and passive, an illuminated VU meter, 5 band EQ with Bright and Deep switches, a front panel-mounted balanced DI output for connection to a PA or recording console, an FX loop and a tuner/line output), MAG 300 (features a fan-cooled 307 watts RMS power section, rotary bass, middle and treble controls, a comprehensive 5 band EQ section. Additionally, front panel push switches for Bright and Deep settings and inputs for active and passive instruments), ABM 500 (575 watts RMS bass amp head, 3-straightforward rotary tone controls, 2-pairs of additional sliders, a single input is switchable for passive and active instruments with a blend of solid state and dual triode tube preamps stages, also foot-switchable is the on-board compressor and the Ashdown sub-harmonic generator which precisely tracks the main signal and reproduces it an octave lower, a front-panel mounted balanced DI out with pre or post EQ switching, a sub-bass output, a tuner output, and a FX loop)

The Hayden Amps we see include the Peacemaker 40 Combo (Class A, 2-channel 40 watt combo with a 12" Hayden Custom speaker with 4-EL84 power tubes) and the Peacemaker 60 head (Class A, 2-channelThe Peacemaker 60 is a 60 Watt head using a pair of EL34 valves in the output section and 4-12AX7 valves in the preamp stage).

RS Custom Guitars John Page's Brian May Guitar

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits with Everett Wood of RS Custom Guitars LLC. In this video, we get to see a very close copy of a very special guitar - Brian May's Red Special. This guitar was built to nearly every spec of the famous Red Special built by Dr. May and his father many years ago. With a mahogany body with a mahogany (or maple) top, a mahogany neck with ebony (or oak) fretboard, this guitar screams "Queen". The pickups are hand made by Adeson Turner - Tri-sonic versions. They even spec'd the guitar down to the point of having all of the hardware custom made per the original design. Everett and the guys at RS Custom Guitars took designs and schematics from John Page - former Fender Custom Shop builder - who originally took the job of recreating Brian May's epic guitar, but the project lost steam and was dormant until Everett resurrected it with a phone call to John Page.

JamHub TourBus Silent Rehearsal Studio-Summer NAMM

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the JamHub booth. In this segment, we get to see JamHub's Tourbus, a device that allows bands to practice or rehearse anywhere, anytime. It includes 21 audio channels for 7 musicians, 7 XLR and 7 TRS input jacks, SoleMix controls for each musician, R section for mp3 connection or recording and phantom power (48V).

Aurora Coated Color Strings - Summer NAMM '09

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Aurora Strings booth. In this segment we hear about the science behind Aurora's coated color strings. Through their proprietary designs, Aurora has developed the ability to wrap strings with a color coating that they say creates the best-sounding, longest-lasting coated string possible. Also, you can set up custom sets and color combinations.

DigiTech RP1000 Update - Summer NAMM '09

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the DigiTech booth. In this segment, we get an update on the DigiTech's Integrated Switching System, the RP1000. It includes over 160 stompboxes, choruses, delays, amps and cabinets, a built-in expression pedal that controls the wah wah settings and volume and it has over 200 presets.

Framus Guitars & Warwick Basses - Summer NAMM '09

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Framus and Warwick area. In this segment, we get to see several Framus guitar models including, Renegade Custom (swamp ash body, bolt-on neck, maple neck, Seymour Duncan pickups), Diablo Custom (bolt-in ovangkol neck, swamp ash body, AAA flame maple top, tigerstripe ebony fingerboard and Seymour Duncan pickups), Panthera Custom (bolt-in ovangkol neck, mahogany body, arched AAA flamed maple top, Seymour Duncan pickups) and the AK 1974 (neck-through with a tigerstripe ebony fingerboard on a flamed maple neck, AAAA flamed maple top with f-hole, AAA flamed maple body, custom inlays, Seymour Duncan pickups and gold hardware).

Also, we get to check out some Warwick basses including, the Stuart Zender Signature (neck-through design with an ovangkol neck, French flamed ash top, tigerstripe ebony fingerboard and MEC P/J, active pickups) P-Nut Signature (neck-through design with an ovangkol neck, three-piece body with walnut and purple heart, wenge fingerboard and MEC J/MM-Style Pickups with open pole pieces) and the Streamer Stage 1 (neck-through design with a flamed maple neck, AAA flamed maple body, wenge fingerboard, available as a 4- 5- or 6-string, Warwick tuners and gold hardware).

Overloud TH1 Guitar Plug-in Software - Summer NAMM

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Overloud booth. In this segment, we get a product overview of Overloud's TH1 Guitar Plug-in software. The software includes 3D positioning of microphones in front of cabinets, VariFire, a Gain-Character control for expanded distortion color control, BREVERB-based reverb effects, 12 factory banks featuring 93 Sound and 462 variations, 10-amplifiers with 19-total channels and 31-operating modes, 21 cabinets, 18 mics and most importantly it has a very low CPU usage.

Hughes & Kettner TriAmp MKII Demo - Summer NAMM

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Hughes & Kettner booth. In this video, we get to see and hear their TriAmp MKII and get introduced to a few other amps. The TriAmp MKII is a 100 watt, all-tube head that features 9-12AX7 preamp tubes, 4-EL34 power tubes and it comes with six distinctive channels (Vintage Californian Clean, Vintage British Clean, Classic British Rock, Vintage British Rock, British Hot Rodded, Modern Californian Hi Gain). The other amps we check out include the Duotone Tommy Thayer Signature head, the Switchblade and the Edition Tube 25th Anniversary combo.

Reverend Guitars-Buckshot,Reeves Gabrels Signature

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Reverend Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to hear and see Reverend's Buckshot. The Buckshot is a korina solidbody that features a maple bolt-on neck with a rosewood fretboard and comes loaded with a Reverend T-style single-coil (bridge) and Reverend Revtron mini-humbucker (neck). The other model we see is the prototype for Reeves Gabrels signature model.

Jay Turser Guitars JTA-530 & JTA-560 - Summer NAMM

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he swings by the Jay Turser Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see two of their newest acoustic models - the JTA - 530 (Alaskan sitka spruce top, rosewood neck and bridge) and the JTA 560 (double-A grade Alaskan sitka spruce top, rosewood fingerboard and bridge and solid maple binding).

Traynor Amps Reissue YGM3 Combo - Summer NAMM '09

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he swings by the Traynor Amps booth. In this segment, we get our first glimpse at Traynor's newest amp, the reissue of the YGM3 combo. The YGM3 comes with a Jensen P12Q alnico speaker, EH 12AX7 preamp tubes, JJ EL84 power tubes and Accutronics Long-Spring Medium Decay reverb tank. Parts for this Traynor re-issue came from original suppliers and built to the original specs where possible. Also, the YGM3 comes with a foot-switchable amplitude bias tremolo effect.

Profile PT-2800 Tuner & PTM-4000 Tuner/Metronome

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Profile booth. In this video, we get to check out Profile's PT-2800 Tuner and PMT- Tuner/Metronome/Massager.

Olympus LS-11 PCM Recorder - Summer NAMM '09

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he stops by the Olympus booth. In this video, we get introduced to the new LS-11 PCM Recorder, which is an upgraded model from its predecessor the LS-10. Some of the appointments include 24 bit - 96 kHz recording, 8 GB built-in memory and can record in WAV, mp3 and WMA settings. In addition, it has a feature that can set a volume reading and will start/stop recording once it exceeds/recedes that pre-determined point.

65 Amps Apollo Bass Head - Summer NAMM '09

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he stops by the 65 Amps booth and catches up with Dan Boul. In this video, we get a sneak peek at 65 Amps' first bass head, the Apollo. The Apollo is an all-tube, 50 watt head that features 2-6L6 power tubes. In addition to chatting about the new bass head, Joe and Dan take their shots at stand-up comedy.

Hagstrom & Walden Guitars - Summer NAMM '09

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Hagstrom and Walden booth. In this video, we get to see several new models from both companies. New offerings from Hagstrom include the Viking (maple body, hard maple set neck, H-Expander truss rod, two Hagstrom custom-wound humbuckers and Long Travel Tune-O-Matic with Hagstrom trapeze tailpiece), Ultra Swede (basswood body, flame maple top, maple set neck and Long Travel Tune-O-Matic with Hagstrom stop tailpiece and 6-individual brass string blocks) and Deluxe-F Tremar (mahogany body with hollowed bass side, carved maple top, set mahogany neck and 2-Hagstrom Custom 60 humbuckers).

The Walden models featured are the D710CE (dreadnought body style, solid Engelmann spruce top, solid Indian rosewood back and features a Venetian cutaway) and the CG670TB (dreadnought body style, solid Western Red cedar top, mahogany back and sides, rosewood fingerboard and mahogany neck).

Parker Guitars Vernon Reid & Dutkiewicz DragonFlys

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Parker Guitars booth. In this segment, we get our first glance at two new signature Parker DragonFlys - Adam Dutkiewicz (Killswitch Engage) and Vernon Reid (Living Colour). The Adam Dutkiewicz DragonFly features a 5-way pickup switch, a H-S-S configuration and a Parker first, EMG pickups. The Vernon Reid DragonFly comes with a Floyd Rose trem, EMG X-Series (H-S-S) pickups and a Roland MIDI system near the bridge.

Eden Electronics ENX260,WTX-500 & More-Summer NAMM

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he swings by the Eden Electronics booth. In this segment, we check out some new bass amps from Eden Electronics. First up is the ENX260 that is a 500 watt head and weighs under 4 lbs. The next bass head that we see is the WTX-500 that is based on the Golden Ear chip for warmth and musicality. It features a 3-band EQ with dynamic bass boost and mid-shift functions and switchable automatic compression. The last bass head is the 500 watt Navigator 1000 (class-D) which comes with 3 dB of headroom.

Washburn Guitars Nuno Bettencourt,HM Series & More

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Washburn Guitars booth. In this segment, we get introduced to several new Washburn models including, the Custom Shop WI 595 Idol, a HM Series firetruck red model and several Nuno Bettencourt signature models. The WI 595 comes with a mahogany body, carved maple top and Duncan pickups (Custom - bridge - '59 - neck).

The HM Series guitar show features a firetruck red gloss finish, all chrome hardware (chrome EMGs and Floyd Rose trem), Grover tuners and a mahogany body.

The Nuno Bettencourt signature models shown include a 20th Anniversary with an alder body, maple neck, ebony fretboard and Stephens extended cutaway 5-bolt neck joint. The other model is the Nuno N4 Goth, which is the first Nuno model to include active pickups (Seymour Duncan Blackouts).

Randall Amplifiers RM 22 Head - Summer NAMM '09

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he stops by the Randall Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get our first peek at the Randall's RM 22 head. The RM 22 is a tube head that features Randall's modular technology. Its a 15 watt head with a 2-channel boost (foot-switchable) and will include up to 24 different modules (for example: Diezel, Orange, Kirk Hammett, etc.)

Fryette Amps Memphis Thirty Demo - Summer NAMM '09

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Fryette Amplification booth. In this video, we get to see and hear from Fryette's brand new combo, the Memphis Thirty. The Memphis Thirty is a 30 watt 1x12 combo featuring dual channels - channel assignable power switching (18 watt mode), series/parallel effects loop and a tube-driven Accutronics spring reverb. Other features include a foot-switchable boost, 1-12AX7 (Russia), 4-12AX7 (China), 1-12AT7 and 4-Premium Matched Sovtek EL84 power tubes and a 12" Eminence speaker. The front panel controls (Drive)are Gain, Master Volume, Treble, Middle and Bass, while the Clean channel controls include, Volume, Treble, Middle and Bass.

G&L Guitars Jerry Cantrell Models,F100-Summer NAMM

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the G&L Guitars booth. In this video, we get our first look at G&L's Jerry Cantrell Rampage (both import and USA models), where were introduced at the show. Both come built to Jerry's specs and feature a a heavily contoured body and a lone humbucker in the bridge position. We also get to see their F-100 reissue guitar that features a mahogany body, the option of Seymour Duncan or EMG active pups and a G&L fulcrum bridge. In addition, we get our first look at the JB Bass which comes with either alder or swamp ash bodies, G&L alnico jazz pickups and hard maple neck (either rosewood or maple fingerboard).

Guitar Mill Custom Shop - Summer NAMM '09

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he stops by the Guitar Mill Custom Shop booth. In this video, we hear from the Guitar Mill's Mario Martin who gives us the rundown on all the possibilities they can provide guitarists. The small shop located in Murfreesboro, TN, offers bodies, necks, hardware, finished new guitars and relic'd or aged guitars in familiar body styles and color configurations.

Cole Clark Fat Lady Series & Angel-Summer NAMM '09

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Cole Clark booth. In this video segment, we get up close and personal with Cole Clark's Fat Lady series and one of their newest models, the Angel. The Fat Lady (on PG's July cover) models all come in a solid timber dreadnought construction that features an internally carved top. In addition, all the Fat Lady models come with Grover tuners and all three models (FL1, FL2, FL3) can come with solid bunya tops. The difference between the Fat Lady models lie in their aesthetics like fretboard markings and binding appointments.

The Angel is a cutaway model that can come with either qld Maple, blackwood or rosewood backs and all come with "Lattice" rear bracing. The Angel features a 25.5" scale length.

Kuma's Corner - Heavy Metal Bar & Grill

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Chicago, IL, at Kuma's Corner for their 4th Anniversary Block Party where Clutch, Baroness and Lionize performed. In this video segment, we catch up with Kuma's Luke Tobias and he tells us about the conception of the bar, the popular heavy metal themed burgers (Slayer, Neurosis, Mastodon, Clutch, Led Zeppelin), the overall vibe of the bar and what Kuma's does to help out struggling local musicians and music charities.

Rig Rundown - Clutch's Tim Sult & Dan Maines

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Chicago, IL, at Kuma's Corner's 4th Anniversary Block Party where Clutch, Baroness and Lionize performed. In this video segment, Jordan catches up with Clutch's Tim Sult (guitarist) and Dan Maines (bassist) and talks all things gear and their new record, "Strange Cousins From the West". Tim's current rig includes an old JMP head, Orange Tiny Terror combo, JCM800 that all go through a 1960 Marshall cab loaded with Vintage 30s. For guitars, he sticks with a 70's LP. As for Dan Maines, he uses an Ampeg Classic Series SVT-VR head and alternates between a 4x10 or 8x10 cab depending on the stage/venue size. For a bass, he generally sticks with a Lakland P-style bass. Both guys keep the effects to a minimum as they only use the occasional wah pedals.

Cole Clark Electrics,Lap Steels & More-Summer NAMM

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Cole Clark booth. In this video segment, we get introduced to some of Cole Clark's electric guitar models (recently introduced to the US marketplace), ukuleles (Ukelady) and lap steel models.

First off, we see the Guardian - reminiscent of the Strat - that features a Queensland maple body, rock maple neck and a 25.5" scale length. The Culprit series - a T-style body - can feature a bunya, silkwood, qld maple or quandong body and has various pickup configurations - 2 single coils or 2 single coils with a humbucker (coil tap) option.

The Ukelady (UL1, UL2, UL3) can feature either a solid blackwood or rosewood body and like their acoustic models, the variations between models resides in the each guitar's aesthetic appointments (binding and abalone fingerboard markings).

The first lap steel model featured is the Lap Dog that features a solid bunya body with a Cole Clark Horse Shoe single-coil pickup. The other model seen is the Violap that comes with a hollow body, with an internally carved top and back. This particular model has a Cole Clark proprietary pickups built into the top/saddle and two additional humbuckers in the standard bridge and neck positions for those in need of distorted tones.

Montreal Guitar Show-Brunner Guitar Outdoor Guitar

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Montreal, Canada, for the Montreal Guitar Show where he visits with Lukas Brunner. In this video segment, we get to see Brunner's Outdoor Guitar and he shows us how the neck comes off the body and can be easily stowed in transportable case that even fits within FAA carry-on regulations. In addition, we get to see and hear from Brunner's larger, more traditional model, the B-big.

Mighty Mite C4 Active Pickup Demo-Summer NAMM '09

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he stops by the Mighty Mite booth. In this video, we get to hear the new Mighty Mite C4 active pickup in action. First, Mighty Mite's Jeff Kylloe demos the pickup and then Warlock's Tommy Bolan steps in and takes the active pickups for a ride.

Martin Guitars D12 David Crosby & More-Summer NAMM

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Martin Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see two of Martin's newest guitar offerings, the D12 David Crosby and a Marty Robbins model. The D12 David Crosby is built from specs on a guitar David had altered from a standard 6-string to a 12-string. The D12 features D14 body style, mahogany back and sides and spruce top and a David Crosby signature between the 16th and 17th fret. The Marty Robbins model is made with Adirondack spruce top and has custom inlays including one of Texas to commemorate Marty Robbin's love for big "T".

Ragtime Music Automated Band - Summer NAMM '09

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Ragtime Music booth. In this video, we get to see a fully-operational band that is set up through a jukebox. As you can see in the video, the jukebox has thousands of songs spanning across several musical genres. The instruments included in this demo included acoustic guitar, banjo, tambourine, steel drum, percussion and several others that work together to re-create your favorite tracks.

Schroeder Guitars Demo - Summer NAMM '09

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Schroeder Guitars booth. In this segment, we have Jason Z. Schroeder walk us through his line of handmade guitars that includes the double-cut Edge, Shorty, Stormy Monday and single-cut Radio Lane standard. In addition, we get to see some custom inlay work done by the Schroeder team. Also, we get to hear what tones the standard Radio Lane can produce in the hands of guitarist Tommy Kessler -- plays guitar for the Blue Man Group and "Rock of Ages" stage show.

Simple Amps Big Iron 34AV & 6AV Demos-Summer NAMM

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Simple Amps booth. In this video segment, we get to hear from Simple Amps' Big Iron 34AV & 6LAV amps. The Big Iron 6VAV amp comes with 6V6 and the 34AV comes with EL34s, either 12AX7 or 12AU7 preamp tubes and runs hot at about 30 watts. The Big Iron 6VAV is built upon the same platform as its sister amp, the Big Iron 6VA, and the 34AV is very similar to the Big Iron 34A, the difference lies in the second "V," which stands for the added built-in Vibrato feature controlled by knobs on the front panel.

Traynor Custom Special 50H & 100H -Summer NAMM '09

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Traynor Amps booth. In this video segment, we get up close and personal with Traynor's Custom Special 50H and 100H heads. The 50H is a 50-watt Class-AB / 15-watt Class-A output head that features Brit / USA Voicing Switch on Clean channel, Modern & Scoop voicing switches on Lead channel and is packed with an Accutronics reverb tank. The 100H is driven by 4-EL34EH power and 4-12AX7A preamp tubes. Other features include a fully independent EQ, Effect & Reverb returns on each channel and versatile voicing options on all channels (Modern, Scoop, Boost & Bright).

Greg Howe Punchy Legato Video Lesson

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This is a video example for Greg Howe's Fierce Guitar Lesson in the August '09 issue. Click here for the full "Punchy Legato" lesson with tab.

Video Review: Vox Night Train NT15H Head

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Jordan reviews the Vox Night Train head. The Night Train is a single-channel 15 watt head that has a switch for either Pentode (15 watts) or Triode modes (7.5 watts). Another dynamic option is the Bright / Thick switch that accentuates the high-frequency components for a clear, ringing tone (Bright) or bypasses the tone circuit to boost the gain and create a chunkier, heavier sound (Thick). Other features include 2-EL84 power tubes, 2-12AX7 preamp tubes and has knobs for Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass and Master Volume.

Click here to read the review.

Vintage V52 & V62 T-style Guitars-Summer NAMM '09

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Vintage (by Trev Wilkinson) booth. In this video segment, we get our first look at two styles of Vintage guitars coming to North America shortly -- the V52 & V62 T-style guitars. These guitars feature appointments seen on the traditional Teles from the '50s and '60s but with some improvements. In addition, these guitars have been distressed and worn to match that of a guitar own and played for decades.

GlassTones Vitric Models - Summer NAMM '09

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the GlassTones booth. At first glimpse, these guitars have a shimmering attribute not seen on most guitars -- a highly-tempered silica based compound (e.g., glass) that works as the guitar's fretboard. This patented technology is described to eliminate interference from other inferior materials, such as metal, and purifying the vibration of the string. The resulting sound is clear, pure, and bold with increased sustain. Other appointments of GlassTones guitars include maple necks, Sperzel tuners, various Lindy Fralin pickups and Gotoh bridges.

Video Review - Fret King Green Label Corona 60 HB

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Bob Goffstein reviews the Fret King Green Label Corona 60 HB. In this video review, Bob walks us through the Corona HB's appointments and the things that it make different from a standard Strat. These differences include the integral neck, a humbucker in the bridge position, a "Wilkaloid" nut, the laminated plastic pickguard that features a "vintique gold 24 carat" design and the Wilkinson VSV High Performance Vibrato System. The VSV Vibrato system was a pleasant surprise for Bob who admits he's not a fan or regular user of vibrato systems.

Video Review-Phil Jones AAD CUB AG-100 & Super CUB

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Pat Smith walks us through the Phil Jones AAD CUB AG-100 & Super CUB AG-300 amps. The CUB AG-100's comes in a quaint little package (6.5" x 12.5" x 11.8") that features a single channel with 100 watts, 2x5" neodymium speakers and controls including, (Treble, Mid, Bass, Volume). The Super CUB AG-300 (the CUB AG-100's big brother) comes with 250 watts of power and features four forward firing 5" Neo drivers and two additional speakers that point upward. The controls are Bass, Mid, Treble, FX Blend and Master Volume.

Orange Amps Dual Terror Demo - Summer NAMM '09

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Orange Amps booth. In this video, we get to hear the Dual Terror in action played through a Jason Z. Schroeder guitar. The Dual Terror features 4-EL84 power tubes and 12AX7 preamp tubes. It can be dialed to a 30, 15 or 7 watt setting.

TV Jones P-90 Demo w/ Carl Bradychok - Summer NAMM

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he stops by the TV Jones booth. In this video segment, we get to see and hear TV Jones' newest pickup offering; P90s. The new P90s come in either black or cream white. The guitar-slinging rockabilly rocker who demos these pickups is none other than Carl Bradychok.

Breedlove Guitars Mark II Synergy-Summer NAMM '09

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Breedlove Guitars booth. In this video, we get to check out Breedlove's newest electric model, the Mark II Synergy. The Mark II resembles a soft-cutaway Breedlove C25 in profile. The guitar features an asymmetrically chambered figured maple body. Also, its features include a bound ebony fretboard, Tone Pros hardware and the Synergy pickup that can help a guitarist create piano-like tones.

Vasant Guitars V-100 Archtop - Summer NAMM '09

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Vasant Guitars booth. In this video, we get to see their flagship model, the V-100, and a prototype for an electric model. The V-100 is an archtop made of Sitka spruce (top), Curly maple (back and sides) and features a maple neck and ebony fingerboard. Other appointments include a Bartolini pickup that can be easily removed for easy access to the truss rod, Waverly tuners and a KTM-9 water bourn gloss lacquer finish.

Electro-Harmonix 22 Caliber, Cathedral & More Demo

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN for Summer NAMM '09. In this video, we get to hear the rest of the new pedals EH brought to the show. The new Cathedral Stereo Reverb, Memory Toy, Memory Boy and 22 Caliber power amp. Click here to watch our video demo of their other new pedals, the POG2, Riddle: QBalls and V256 Vocoder/Pitch Shifter.

Electro-Harmonix POG2, Riddle: QBalls & V256 Demos

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We're on location in Nashville, TN for the 2009 Summer NAMM show. In this video, Joe Coffey checks out three new pedals from Electro-Harmonix: the POG2, Riddle: QBalls and the new V256 vocoder/pitch shifter.

Yanuziello Stringed Instruments - MGS '09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Check out the unbelievable one-piece Brazilian rosewood top on this electric hollowbody from Yanuziello Stringed Instruments.

Walker Guitars - Montreal Guitar Show '09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Scott Walker pays tribute to his beginnings at Santa Cruz guitars with his new Santa Cruz electric guitar with intricate carvings. Also, we look at his Phoenix, which features some complex electronics.

Potvin Guitars - Montreal Guitar Show '09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

What would happen if a Tele and a Junior hooked up? We?re pretty sure Mike Potvin?s Ranchero and El Camino are the product of such a union.

Threet Guitars - Montreal Guitar Show '09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We featured Judy Threet?s inlay in our July issue, so we were trilled to see it in person. She takes us step-by-step through the process of creating one of her masterpieces.

Demers Guitars 10th Anniversary Voodoo - MGS '09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Jeff Demers celebrates his 10^th anniversary with a Voodoo archtop. Also, the Scarecrow hollow slide guitar.

Greenfield Guitars Black Cherry Archtop - MGS '09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We just had to talk to Mike once again after seeing his Black Cherry archtop, commissioned for Montreal Guitar Show founder Jacques-Andres Dupont. Check out the gorgeous finish and pinup inlay on this beauty.

Comins Guitars Woodland Bari, Vert Axe - MGS '09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bill Comins shares a two-day-old new electric jazz guitar, the Vert Axe, which is designed to be played more vertically. He also shares his Woodland Baritone acoustic, built with Italian poplar.

Daddy Mojo Cigar Box Guitars - MGS '09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Daddy Mojo Cigar Box Guitars go from rough and simple to refined instruments. They show off their new resophonic six-string model and talk about the craft in this video.

Benedetto Guitars Cremona & Sin Fonietta - MGS '09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We talk with Bob Benedetto about two of the guitars that Benedetto brought to the show: the Cremona (one of Benedetto?s first models) and the Sin Fonietta, a traditional archtop in Western red cedar.

Zed Guitars - Montreal Guitar Show '09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Zed Guitars is a brand-new company out of Montreal that showcased two new retro-inspired models at the show. We talk to Vincent Potel about how the company got started and what the new guitars are all about.

Dagmar Guitars - Montreal Guitar Show '09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It?s impossible not to stare at the intricate, rounded designs of Dagmar Guitars. Founder Pete Swanson tells us about his design and construction process and what he?s got in the works.

Rig Rundown - Black Label Society's Nick Catanese

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Chicago, IL, where he catches up with Black Label Society's guitarist, Nick Catanese. In this video segment, we talk all things gear, Nick's beliefs on effects and his big move from Washburn to PRS. Recently, Nick has started using PRS guitars and later this year they'll be coming out with his signature model that will feature a double-cutaway, a Floyd Rose trem and EMG pickups. For amps, in BLS he uses Marshall heads and cabs from Zakk Wylde's Wall of Doom and for his own project Speed X he uses Fuchs Viper 100 heads and Electro Voice cabinets. For effects, he uses his signature Fuchs distortion pedal, the Noxious, a Dunlop Rotovibe, BOSS Stereo Chorus, Dunlop wah wah and Morley Bad Horsey.

Rig Rundown - Dope's Virus

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Chicago, IL, where he catches up with Dope guitarist, Virus. In this video, they chat all things gear and run down Virus' rig. Virus plays DBZ Guitars-Bird of Prey and Cavallo models-through a Diamond Nitrox head that sits in a Phantom chasis... rockstars and their ways! For effects, Virus keeps it simple by only using a Digitech delay, phaser (that he only accidentally turns on) and whammy pedal.

Rig Rundown - Cycle of Pain's JD & Joe Taylor

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Chicago, IL, where he catches up with Cycle of Pain's Joe Taylor and John "JD" DeServio--who also plays bass for Black Label Society. In this video segment, we chat all things gear, pain and run down both their live rigs. Joe Taylor-guitarist-plays a Gibson Les Paul Standard that runs through a Framus Cobra head and Framus 4x12 cabinets. And the only pedals Joe uses are a Vox wah and Boss TU-2 tuner. JD uses Hartke 8x10 cabs, which split through a Hartke LH1000 and Zoom bass heads. For effects, he uses a ZOOM B.1UT bass effects unit.

Rig Rundown - Sevendust's Clint Lowery

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Texas where he chats gear with Sevendust guitarist, Clint Lowery. In this video segment, they run down Clint's signal chain. For guitars, Clint uses various PRS models, but his go-to guitar is a standard PRS model he calls Bruce Lee. For amps, Clint uses Diamond Phantom heads (live) and has used a Mesa Boogie Mark IV for all his recordings. And to make things sound special he runs various pedals, including a Digitech whammy, MXR Phase 90, a volume pedal, TC Electronic delay, chorus pedal and envelope filter.

Video Review - Road Rage Pro Gear 8-Channel Looper

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's contributor Tommy Bruner walks us through his latest Video Reivew for the Road Rage Pro Gear Triple Bypass 8-Channel Looper (read the Web-Exclusive review at, here). The 8-Channel looper comes with individual true-bypass loops, which means you can have a separate true-bypass loop for all your pedals and maybe a few loops left over for your future pedals, too. Not only does the looper clean up your sound and let each pedal retain its full tone, it is also a nice way to organize your pedals with one switching device. Each Road Rage True Bypass looper can be customized to fit your rig's needs.

NY Amp Show '09-Cicognani Amps Imperium H150 Demo

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Cicognani Amps booth. In this segment, we get to hear from their latest amp offering, the Imperium H150. The Imperium H150 is a 150 watt head (with three assignable outputs - 11W, 25W and 150W) that's loaded with 5-12AX7 preamp tubes and 4-5881 power tubes. Also, it features 127 storable presets and four loop stomp effects.

Joe Satriani Talks About the Vox Satchurator

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikimesse '09 where they listen to Joe Satriani talk about his new line of pedals. In this segment, Satch talks about his Vox Satchurator distortion pedal. The Satchurator is an analog distortion pedal designed under the complete supervision of Joe Satriani and Vox team members. The pedal features three controls (Gain, Tone and Volume), a More gain boost switch that enables two footswitchable distortion sounds in one pedal and cream chicken-head knobs.

Joe Satriani Talks About the Vox Big Bad Wah

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where they listen to Joe Satriani talk about his new line of Vox pedals. In this segment, Satch talks about his Vox Big Bad Wah. The Big Bad Wah features a Dual-mode design that offers two distinct wah sounds in a single pedal (WAH One is classic Vox and WAH Two provides Joe Satriani's original drive and voice controls), a Drive knob, Voice toggle switch and Inductor switch.

Joe Satriani Talks About the Vox Time Delay

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where they listen to Joe Satriani talk about his new line of Vox effects pedals. In this segment, Satch talks about this Vox Time Machine pedal. The Time Machine is a dual-mode delay pedal and is the second effect pedal created in collaboration between the world-renowned guitarist and Vox. It features two delay modes (Modern and Vintage) and a Hi-Fi/Lo-Fi switch that delivers a wide range of delay sounds. It also includes a broad delay time range, with tap tempo control and independent wet and dry stereo outputs.

Interview: Dave Clarke, Vox Night Train Developer

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits with Vox Night Train Developer, Dave Clarke. In this interview, Dave Clarke gives us some insight into their R&D process at Vox while developing the 15 watt Night Train head. In addition, he tells us about the struggle between developing something that was still "Vox," but in a more modern vein. And more importantly, lighter!

The Vox Night Train head features 2-12AX7 preamp tubes, 2-EL84 power tubes, selectable BRIGHT and THICK switches, dual power mode of either 15 watts (pentode power) or 7.5 watts (triode tone) and has an easy-to-navigate front panel.

NY Amp Show '09-Amp Lounge Tone Bra, Skirt & More

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Amp Lounge booth. In this segment, Frank LaMara walks us through several of their tone-saving products. The first gadget is called the Tone Bra, which is used to cover and muffle a speaker to give new speakers that vintage-esque sound and breakup. Also, we check out the Tone Skirt, which is a covering that can shield any or all of the four speakers in a 4x12 to limit output volume, but not hinder your tone. In addition, they have a speaker attenuator that is 100% reactive. Once again, it is designed for at-home players who still use a big setup and want that tube distortion, but don't want to be kicked out of their home or neighborhood. And the last thing we check out is the LA Custom Guitars Ty Tabor model that is said to be jokingly described as a "Lester" (a combo of a Tele and Les Paul).

NY Amp Show '09-Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Demo

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he stops by the Pigtronix booth. In this segment, we get to check out Pigtronix's latest effects pedal; Philosopher's Tone. The Philosopher's Tone is an analog compressor and sustainer. With variable Sustain (threshold), Blend (ratio) and Treble controls, it offers a range of compression sounds. Also, it contains a smooth diode clipping distortion with a blend control for clean or dirty compression sounds and any mixture of the two. The Philosophers Tone distortion can rock on its own, it is designed to play well with other dirt pedals in order to create a distortion tone unique to each player.

NY Amp Show '09 - ZT Amplifiers Lunchbox Demo

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the ZT Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get check out their portable Lunchbox amp. This all-in-one package comes with a 6-1/2" speaker, up to 200 watts of output capability and up to 120 db. The Lunchbox has a pure analog front end and a Class A/B output stage and features four controls (Volume, Gain, Tone and Reverb).

NY Amp Show '09 - OCG Guitars Freestyle Demo

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the ORG Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear OCG's first prototype guitar, the Freestyle. The Freestyle was built with specific intentions for those with physical limitations that restrict them from playing a standard guitar. With the help of the offset neck and highly contoured body, the Freestyle offers players with restrictions a pain-free playing experience.

NY Amp Show '09-Solid Cables Fuzz Pedal, GT Cables

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Solid Cables booth. In this segment, we get to see a classic '60s-'70s fuzz pedal done up with real fur and purple chickenhead knobs. In addition, we get to check out their new line of cables, GT Instrument & Speaker cables. They are described to be built with similar construction and technology as Solid Cables' high-end cables, but at a mid-range price. And of course, we can't forget about the "Pedalboard From Hell." It is all wired up using cables and connectors from Solid Cables and is designed to show the effectiveness and low-capacitance of their equipment. With over 50 pedals, this is either a tone hound's dream come true or worst nightmare.

NY Amp Show '09 - Synaptic Amps Pure-Drive SE

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Show where he stops by the Synaptic Amps booth. In this video, we meet Synaptic Amps founder Steve O'Connor and he talks to us all about what the NY Amp Show experience is about for him. In addition, he walks us through his Pure-Drive SE model. This Pure-Drive SE is a 15 watt, class-A hand-wired head that features point-to-point construction within cabinetry featuring dovetailed Brazilian cherry/birdseye maple. It comes with a Mercury Magnetics transformer, 2-12AX7 preamp tubes, EL34 (Mullard) power tube and three control knobs (Middle, Treble and Bass).

NY Amp Show '09 - KW Cabs

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the KW Cabs booth. In this segment, we get to check out some of KW's latest cabinet creations that range from a 1x12 cab all the way up to full stack 4x12s. In addition, these handmade, dove-tail jointed cabinets come in a wide variety of exotic woods and colors including, bloodwood, bocote, bubinga, claro walnut, cocobolo, East Indian rosewood, poplar, kingwood and many more. Also, these cabs feature metal teeth on the bottom of the cabs to help isolate them off floors in order for players to get the best tone and sound out of their cabinets.

NY Amp Show '09 - Lollar Pickups & Guitars

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he stops by Lollar Guitars and Pickups booth. In this video, we catch up and see what's new with Jason Lollar. As we can see, he cut his hair and trimmed his beard (as he says, "for practical machinery purposes") and has some new products for the market including a Thunderbird Style Bass Pickup, Cooder-caster style humbucker, Melody Make P90 with pickguard variations and much more.

NY Amp Show '09 - Goodsell Amps Labrador 40 Demo

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Goodsell Amps room. In this video, we get our very first taste of Goodsell's brand new amp, the Labrador 40. The Labrador 40 is a combination of Goodsell's 33 Custom frame with the front end of their Black Dog 50, a solid state rectifier and NOS 7189 tubes. Richard describes this amp as a fundamental EL84 amp that covers the Vox range, but lends itself to the Black Dog 50 fans with a plexi-esque vibe.

NY Amp Show '09-Fuchs Audio Tech Noxious,Verbrator

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Fuchs Audio Technology booth. In this video segment, we get hear three of Fuchs' newest pedals; Noxious, Tri-Modulator and Verbrator. The Noxious is Black Label Society's Nick Catanese's signature distortion pedal. It includes a fully-adjustable input gain control, amp-like fully interactive Bass, Middle and Treble tone controls and a Master Volume, which is designed not to suck tone. With a low-noise input circuit based on Fuchs' Pure Gain pedal, and an output section that is like a miniature power amplifier, the Noxious can go from a mild to wild overdrive with no problem.

The Tri-Modulator is an chorus, flanger and tremolo pedal built in one small package.

The Verbrator is a new multi-purpose pedal that combines an all-tube effects loop with a studio grade reverb featuring a 32-Khz clock speed for full 16-K audio bandwidth. Not only is it a reverb pedal, but it's an effects loop. It features a level control and decay control allowing you to have a short medium or long decay reverb algorithm.

NY Amp Show '09-Celestion Alnico Gold & Blue Demos

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PGs Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he stops by the Celestion booth. In this video, we not only get to hear some of Celestions newest speakers, including their to-be-released G10 Alnico Golds, but we get to hear them played through an assortment of drool-worthy amps like a Dumble Special Overdrive (with EL34 tubes), Trainwreck Liverpool and a Bruno Underground 30.

The new G10 Alnico Golds are said to blend unmistakable Alnico class with a rich low-end, creamy midrange and vintage chiming top-end.

Also, we get to hear some Heritage G12-65s, which are known for their fast attack and tightly controlled low-end.

In addition, we get a taste of G10 Greenbacks-low in output but with the weighty low-end balance of a 12 they offer creamy mid-range and smooth, vintage top-end.

And last but not least, we get to demo the Alnico Blue 12 (a favorite of Brian May), which is used for its dampened attack, warm lows, mellow upper-mids and brilliant bell-like top-end.

NY Amp Show '09-Little Walter Tube Amps 15W Demo

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Little Walter Tube Amp booth. In this video segment, we get to hear and see their 15 watt combo and 30 watt head. The 15 watt combo has a chassis similar to the 1945 Tweed Deluxe and a Jensen P12N Alnico 5, 12" speaker. It uses a pair of 6SC7 octal tubes as a pre-amp driver and a phase inverter (PI). It also uses two 6V6 push pull power tubes and a 5Y3 rectifier tube.

The 30 watt head uses a similar configuration to Fender amps of the '60s and '70s. It comes loaded with a 6SC7 and a 6SL7 in the preamp circuit and a pair of 6L6's power tubes. It also utilizes a 5U4 rectifier tube and uses a simple Volume and Tone control that covers both input channels.

NY Amp Show '09 - Sommatone Amps Overdrive 35 Demo

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Sommatone Amps booth. In this segment, we get our first taste of their newest amp offering, the Overdrive 35. The Overdrive 35 is a single-channel class A amp that features custom Mercury Magnetics transformers, cathode-biased 6L6s tubes and 3-12AX7s (5-with reverb option). The combos (1x12, 2x10, 2x12) come with Eminence Cannabis Rex speakers.

NY Amp Show '09 - 3 Monkeys Orangutan Demo

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the 3 Monkeys booth. In this video segment, we get to check out their Orangutan model. The Orangutan is a 4-6V6 power tube amp with a six position rotary "Voice" switch that changes both the gain structure and tone as it is rotated clockwise and runs from 30-35 watts. In addition, it features 3-ECC83 preamp tubes, custom hand-wound transformers by 3 Monkeys, footswitchable "Lift" control for boost and clarity and a Accutrone Reverb Tank.

NY Amp Show '09 - Tonic Amps D'Art & Torpedo Demo

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he stops by the Tonic Amps booth. In this segment, we check out two of Tonic's newest offerings, the D'Art and the Torpedo (with optional Reverb). The 50 watt D'Art (as seen in the video) has a 2-channel preamp (clean to mild distortion and then mild to wild distortion) and the standard package comes with EL34 power tubes. However, the amp can come loaded with 6L6, 5881, KT66, and KT77 tubes for greater tone coloring. It also features a 4-8-16 ohm impedance switch. The D'Art is built much like old Hiwatts.

The Torpedo Reverb is a 30 watt head with 4-EL84 power tubes and a full 17" reverb tank. The actual head is based on circuitry similar to an AC30 and contains a mid-boost switch. The reverb circuit is built similarly to that of old Matchless and Fender circuits.

NY Amp Show '09 - Red Iron Amps Sarah Jane Demo

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Red Iron Amps booth. In this segment, we check out Red Iron Amps' newest prototype, tentatively titled "Sarah Jane." This Red Iron rendition features their signature custom mesquite cabinetry with 6SJ7 preamp tubes (which haven't been used since Valvco and National used them the '40s) and features true point-to-point circuitry.

Ny Amp Show '09 - Goodsell Black Dog 20 Demo

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Goodsell Amps booth. In this video segment, we get our first look and sample of Goodsell's Black Dog 20 head. The Black Dog 20 is a close relative of the original Super 17 and features a pair of 7189A output tubes and 2-12AX7 preamp tubes. Also, it typically runs plate voltages around 385-400vdc and is completely cathode-biased.

NY Amp Show '09-Simple Amps Traveler Series & More

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Simple Amps room. In this video segment, we get to see two of Simple's newest products; the Traveler Series and the Big Iron 6VAV--the 2nd V standing for Vibrato. The Traveler Series consists of economy-minded portable amps that run on the same circuits as their big brothers, the Big Iron 6VA. All the different Traveler models feature a Jensen 10" MOD speaker and Mercury Magnetics transformers. They also come packed with either 6V6, 6L6 or EL34 tubes.

The Big Iron 6VAV amp comes with 6V6 power tubes, either 12AX7 or 12AU7 preamp tubes and runs hot at about 30 watts. The Big Iron 6VAV is built upon the same platform as its sister amp, the Big Iron 6VA, the difference lies in the second "V," which stands for the added built-in Vibrato feature controlled by knobs on the front panel.

NY Amp Show '09 - Landry Amps LS100 Demo

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location for the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Landry Amps booth. In this video segment, we get to check out Landry's LS100 model. Its a 100 watt head (also available in a 50 watt head) that features two independent channels (clean and distortion)--each channel has its own gain, treble, mid, bass and volume controls and the distortion channel has an additional gain stage accessible by the footswitch. Its constructed with EL-34, 12AT7 and 12AX7 tubes. In addition, its on a 16 gauge steel powder coated chassis, mounted in a solid birch cabinet with finger joint construction and features point to point wiring, orange drop capacitors and carbon comp resistors.

NY Amp Show '09-Cameron Amplifiers CCV-100 & More

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Cameron Amplifier room. In this video segment, we hear from Cameron's two 100 watt heads; the CCV-100 and CCM-100. The CCV has more of a vintage voicing, while the CCM-100 has more of a modern tone. Both come with 2 channels (w/ Boost on the Lead Channel, which is based on the Jose high gain circuit that Mark has done in his previous mod work) and Effects Loop.

NY Amp Show '09-Brown Note Jam w/ Chuck D'Aloia

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Brown Note Amplification booth. In this video segment, we get to watch two blues guitarists - Chuck D'Aloia and Nicky Moroch (David Sanborn) jam through two different Brown Note amps; D'Lite and Bluesmaster.

NY Amp Show '09 - Attitube 620 Head Demo & More

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 NY Amp Show where he visits the Shaman Guitars and Attitube booth. In this video segment, we hear about Attitube's G20 head and cabinet. Its a hand-wired, 20 watt head that features features two EL84 tubes in the output stage and two 12AX7 tubes in the preamp. It provides volume and tone control and a three way mode switch (Moody, Breezey, Naughty). The Shaman JPM Standard is a Korean hand-made guitar that comes with either mahogany or flame maple body. Also, the guitar features Wilkinson WVS50IIK precision-machined vibrato system, a deep-set neck joint for improved sustain and contoured heel for easy upper fret access, Shaman Custom Alumitone humbuckers that are made in the U.S.A. by Lace and are designed to provide a hotter output than traditional pickups and the neck features a 25.5" / 647.7 mm scale length and is available with either a hard maple or rosewood fingerboard with abalone inlays.

NY Amp Show '09 - Bluetron Blueverb Demo & More

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Bluetron Amplifiers booth. In this video segment, we hear Bluetron's hand-built Blueverb head. The Blueverb can come with 6V6, 6L6, EL34, KT77 output tubes. In addition, output transformers range from either Bandmaster Reverb, Bassman, Super Reverb, or Twin Reverb. Also, one can choose a specific voicing for their Blueverb including, Super Clean, Clean, Standard, Overdrive, Super Overdrive and Tone Cloning.

Video Review - Collings 360 Solidbody Guitar

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Pat Smith reviews the Collings 360 (named for a Texas highway) solidbody guitar, which he gave a Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award in the July '09 issue. Pat shows off the 360's gorgeous vintage Tobacco Sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer finish and simplistic dot inlays. The curly maple carved top sits on a one-piece mahogany body with a 24-7/8" scale neck that features an Indian rosewood fingerboard. Also, this model came with mini-humbuckers featuring '50s wiring. In addition to covering the 360's specs, Pat walks us through various tones the Collings 360 can produce.

Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp - Jordan Goes to Camp

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Hollywood, CA, where he goes to camp, the Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy camp. In this video, we get to see what Jordan and all the other campers experienced during their week-long rock 'n' roll extravaganza, which included practicing and gigging with pros (Steven Tyler, Todd Rundgren, Bruce Kulick, Duff McKagan), recorded at Capitol Records with famous producer and engineer Eddie Kramer and the week concluded with a performance at the Whisky on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood.

The song featured in the video was created by Jordan Wagner's Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp band, WTF?, and the song was called "Livin' My Dream."

Blankenship Amps - Carry-On Demo

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Houston, TX, where we get our first look at Blankenship Amps' new 21-watt Carry-On head. This little sucker fits within all FAA regulations and can be taken as... well, a Carry-On. But don't let the size of this little fella fool ya, as it packs a punch and can easily power 2-4x12 Diamond Amplification cabinets (as seen in this video). The Carry-On comes with 2-12AX7, 2-EL84 and 1-6CA4 rectifier. The front panel is easy to operate as it only has two control knows; Tone and Volume.

Diamond Amplification-Spitfire II & Phantom Demos

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Houston, TX, where he visits the Diamond Amplification factory. In this video segment, we get to hear two of Diamond's flagship heads; Phantom and Spitfire II. The 100-watt Phantom comes with 4-Svetlana Winged C EL34 and 6-12AX7 tubes. In addition, the front panel features two fully independent channels with Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence controls. It also comes with a 2-button footswitch, tube-driven effects loop and a "low focus switch on the rear panel. The low focus switch provides 3 positions low, mid, high. Moving from low to high, the player gets to focus the low end, tailored to his/her needs, with low end increasing relative to the highs allowing for more low end with more focus.

Diamond Amplification - Spitfire Demo

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Houston, TX, where he checks out the Spitfire head at Diamond Amplification factory. In this video, we get personal with Spitfire as we get a chance to hear and see this amp is all about. It is a 100 watt hand-built head featuring 4-Svetlana Winged C EL34 tubes, 6-12AX7 tubes [2-channel version] and 4-12AX7 tubes[1 channel version]. It also includes Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence control knobs and comes with tube-driven effects loop and a 2-button footswitch.

How To Build A Diamond Amp Pt. 2 - Cabs, QC

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Houston, TX, where he visits the Diamond Amplification factory. In the second installment, we get to check out not only how Diamond cabs, heads and now road-cases are hand-built, but also how they break in their speaker cabs prior to shipping them out. In addition, we get to see and hear the final QC on one of Diamond's finished heads.

How To Build A Diamond Amp Pt. 1

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Houston, TX, where he visits the Diamond Amplification factory. In this video segment, Diamond Amplification founder/owner Jeff Diamant walks us through the process of hooking up the circuit board, installing the board into the chassis, final assembly and where Diamond employees spend a lot of time jamming on all their amps. In addition, we get to check out some of Diamond's history as Jeff shows off some of the first Diamond heads ever made.

Rig Rundown - Testament's Eric Peterson

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Chicago, IL, at the House of Blues where he catches up with Testament's Eric Peterson. In this Rig Rundown segment, we check out Eric's new signature Dean 'V' which features Testament's first logo (dating back to pre-Testament, when they were known as Legacy). In addition, Eric talks to us about scalloping his own guitar, the limited amount effects he uses and his latest amp choice for their most recent studio effort.

Blankenship Amps - Roy Blankenship's Workshop

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Houston, TX, where he visits the Diamond/Blankenship factory. In this video segment, we get an exclusive look at Roy Blankenship's workshop where he does all the hand-wiring for his Blankenship amps. We get to check out all his tools, some vintage amps he's collected over the years doing repairs, old-school tubes and we even get to see Roy 'populate a board.'

Diamond & Blankenship - New Partnership, New Amps

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Houston, TX, where he visits the Diamond/Blankeship Amps factory. In this video segment, we hear from Diamond Amps' Jeff Diamant and Terry Martin and Blankenship Amps' founder Roy Blankenship talk to us about their newly formed partnership. Both companies will retain their name and own projects, but Jeff Diamant did say that this alliance will breed new vintage-esque Diamond-style amps, including the Diamond's Balinese and Del Fuego models, both low-wattage amp offerings. In addition, we hear about the birth of this partnership and what we can expect from both companies in the future.

Rig Rundown - Testament's Alex Skolnick

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Chicago, IL, backstage at the House of Blues where he catches up with one of Testament's guitarists, Alex Skolnick. In this video segment, we hear from Alex about his collaboration with Heritage Guitars out of Kalamazoo, MI, as they are in the final stages on completing his signature guitar, which features Skolnick's John Hancock on the headstock, mahogany body, maple top and Seymour Duncan '59 Jeff Beck humbuckers. In addition to talking about his ongoing relationship with Heritage, he walks us through his live rig for the current Testament tour, which includes a Marshall Mode 4 Head, MXR EVH Phase 90, Boss DD-20 Giga Delay and a Moollon signal boost.

Rig Rundown - 311's Tim Mahoney

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Iowa City, IA, where she catches up with 311's guitarist, Tim Mahoney and they talk all things gear. In this video segment, Tim walks us through his live rig including, his various PRS, Gibson and Ibanez guitar models. In addition, we get to check out his Diamond amps and cabinets and his "party board," which includes over 15 effects (Mutron II, Boomerang phrase sampler, Memory Man).

Specimen Products-In Progress Projects/Prototypes

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location in Chicago, IL, where we visit Specimen Products and the Chicago School of Guitar Making. In this video segment, we get to check out some of Ian Schneller (Specimen Products' founder) collection of in-progress projects and prototypes. These ideas and concepts include a mini-Beatle bass for his daughter, ukuleles, hollow-body guitars (Royale) and his famous custom horn speakers (used by Andrew Bird).

Specimen Products - Specimen Gallery

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location in Chicago, IL, where we visit Specimen Products and the Chicago School of Guitar Making. In this video segment, we check out some of Specimen Product's finished instruments, amps and speakers. The video features Royale, Maxwell and Pippin guitar models, an electric mandolin, an electric ukulele and their famous custom horn speakers, which have been used by Andrew Bird while on tour.

Specimen Products - Tube Amp Building Seminar

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location in Chicago, IL, where we visit Specimen Products and the Chicago School of Guitar Making. In this video segment, we take an inside look at their "Tube Amplifier Building Workshop," by featuring clips of students working in the lab, first-hand testimonial and finished product demos that are said to be based on old Fender Tweed Champ and 18-watt Marshall circuits. As the video illustrates, each student is given a workstation, all necessary tools and amp kits provided by Mojo Music.

Click here for Chris Burgess' feature article on the Tube Amp Building Seminar with photo gallery.

Greg Howe Examples from June '09 Fierce Guitar

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Greg Howe demonstrates his examples for his June 2009 "Fierce Guitar" column in Premier Guitar titled, "As the Notes Burn."

Video Review - Fender Custom '57 Twin-Amp

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

G's Bob Goffstein walks us through his latest review on the Fender Custom '57 Twin-Amp. This reissue is based on the '57 manufactured by Fender's Custom Shop, but features a few changes thrown in versatility's sake. The transformers and choke were built by Mercury Magnetics Company. The '57 includes four Sovtek 12AX7WCs, relabeled Groove Tubes 12AX7R, two Groove Tubes-6L6GE and two Electro Harmonix 5U4GB rectifiers. The speakers are 12" Eminence Alnicos designed by Ted Weber of Weber VST. In addition, this '57 reissue comes with separate Bright and Normal channels, each with its own preamp circuit, separate Volume controls and two jacks, followed by Treble, Bass and Presence controls that are common to both channels.

Video Review-Takamine Glenn Frey Signature EF360GF

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Gayla Drake Paul leads us through her latest review on the Takamine Glenn Frey Signature EF360GF. This Takamine guitar is based off a guitar acquired by Glenn Frey in 1994 with the only differences being the back and sides on his signature model are solid rosewood rather than laminated and it features a little GF logo on the headstock. In addition, the EF360GF features Takamine's proprietary onboard electronics. The neck is said to feel like a Les Paul and is 1-11/16" wide.

Video Review - Flaxwood Liekki

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Pat Smith walks us through his latest review of Flaxwood's Liekki ("flame" in Finnish). The Liekki features a body built from flaxwood materials and also includes a flaxwood resonating back plate. It also comes with Seymour Duncan SP90 Vintage Soapbar pickups, Schaller LP Tremolo, Celluloid inlays and Gotoh tuners.

Pat runs through the different pickup selections and shows that the Liekki has a palette of tones and it can cater to several playing styles. In addition, the Flaxwood Liekki won a "Premier Gear Award," so check out the full review in PG's June issue.

Mesa Boogie Factory Tour-Tolex Process & Final QC

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Petaluma, CA, where he tours the Mesa Boogie factory. In this video segment, we get to see the whole process of applying the Tolex to their cabs, including how Mesa technicians race against the clock before the glue on the Tolex dries. In addition, we check out the final assembly of grills, back compartments and the most sought after position in Petaluma-the technician that test drives all the amps before they leave the factory.

Mesa Boogie Factory Tour-Custom Woods & Vinyl

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Petaluma, CA, where he tours the Mesa Boogie factory. In this video segment, we get to see some of Mesa's famous exotic and custom wood selections used for cab and head enclosures. The hardwoods include African ribbon mahogany, bubinga, purple heart, Tasmanian blackwood, imbuya and many more. In addition, we get to check out some of Mesa's custom vinyl coverings including cheetah print, cowhide, snake, croc and for those Cheap Trick and Rick Nielsen fans, checkerboard print.

Mesa Boogie Factory Tour - Circuit Board Assembly

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Petaluma, CA, where he tours the Mesa Boogie factory. In this video segment, we check out how Mesa Boogie constructs their circuit boards. We see how the intricate process works, including the use of large machines, both automated and manned, and the "Terminator Machine," which applies molten solder to the circuit board to ensure the components secruity on both sides of the board.

Mesa Boogie Factory Tour - Building Boogie Cabs

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Petaluma, CA, where he tours the Mesa Boogie factory. In this video segment, we see how Mesa Boogie builds their cabs, including the CNC cutting process, sanding and gluing and why Mesa chooses non-void Russian baltic birch plywood for their cabs.

Mesa Boogie Factory Tour-Assembly & "Hammer Test"

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

http://www.premierguitar.com PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Petaluma, CA, where he tours the Mesa Boogie factory. In this video segment, we get to see the assembly process where the circuit board is checked and inserted into the chassis. In addition, we check out the implementation of transformers and tubes. The video concludes with the Mesa "hammer test" where technicians use the handle of a hammer to recreate drops and damage in the rock world.

Mesa Boogie Factory Tour - Workshop & Design Room

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Petaluma, CA, where he tours the Mesa Boogie factory. In this video segment, we get to check out two of Mesa' most important areas; Mesa Founder Randy Smith's workshop and design room. We see all the old prototypes, which have spawned several designs and how Randy designs their plated-through circuit boards with curved lines for various tape widths for connecting all the components on the board.

Video Review - Soultone 1986ps Bass SuperPlexi

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review on Soultone's 1986ps Bass SuperPlexi amp. The 1986ps Bass SuperPlexi is based on the tone of Duane Allman found on the Fillmore East gigs. This is a Class A/B 50 watt offering from Soultone that includes 2 EL34 or 6550 power tubes, 3 12AX7/ECC83 preamp tubes, an effects loop with true bypass and Soultone's Power Scaling, which allows a player to dial the wattage from 50W down to 200mW. In addition, this model comes with a Plexi-style two channel option with four inputs and croc-scaled head enclosure. Jordan's signal chain includes a 2006 Gibson Flying V with stock humbuckers,a '63 Nash with Lollar pickups, Egnater 4x12 cab with Celestion V-30 speakers, Elixir cable and ESP MusicCord Power Cord.

LAG Guitars Acoustic Models

Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the LAG Guitars booth. In this video segment, we get out first look at several of LAG's acoustic models including, Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. Each series features a variety of wood choices (koa, spruce, maple, mahogany) and several variations of LAG's onboard electronics. In addition, we see some of LAG's MASTER series guitars handmade in southern France.

LAG Guitars Electric Models

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the LAG Guitars booth. In this video segment, we get to see several of LAG's electric models including, the Jet(traditionally influenced) Roxane (the hard-blues influenced double-cutaway), Imperator (single-cutaway model) and the Arkane (the full-on rock action). In addition, we get to hear Adagio's guitarist, Stephan Forte shred on his custom MasterShop seven-string LAG guitar. These guitars will be heading to the US shortly so keep a look out for them.

BSM Treble Boosters RPA Major & J-Fuzz Demos

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the BSM Treble Boosters booth and talks with Bernd Meiser of BSM. In this video segment, we get to see and hear two new pedals from BSM; the RPA Major and the J-Fuzz. The RPA Major RPA "Major" model is the answer to many customer calls, demanding the hard, aggressive Ritchie Blackmore stage sound of the 70?s, without the need to get their amp heavily modified. The RPA Major offers a lot more gain compared to the stock RPA model with tons of crunch and a higher level of aggression. For the RPA Major, BSM had the idea to not only rebuild Blackmore's AIWA preamp stage during the "Burn" tour, but to also integrate the important high-pass function with the original cutoff frequency.

The J-Fuzz is a silicon-powered Fuzz-booster and packs a gritty punch for any signal chain.

Lehle Sunday Driver, P-Split & Little Lehle

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Lehle booth and talks with Burkhard Lehle. In this video segment, Burkhard walks us through several new products; Sunday Driver, P-Split and the Little Lehle. The Sunday Driver is a a high end preamp with a convenient compact format. It features JFET-based circuitry and provides two modes of operation: "D" stands for Driver; in this mode, the guitar signal is amplified, with absolutely no modification, at the input impedance of a guitar amp, efficiently eliminating losses on the route through leads and effects; the signal remains strong and clear, retaining its full dynamics. The second setting "S" - as in Sunday - multiplies input impedance by four.

The P-Split stands "passive splitting" with maximum signal fidelity, making it possible to route an instrument to two amps simultaneously. It also features phase-reversal and ground switches with gold-plated contacts, making it a passive high end DI Box for all signal types.

The Little Lehle a genuine True-Bypass Looper/Switcher. It can be used to manage an effect-loop, or as a simple A/B box.

Dunlop Kirk Hammett Wah & MXR Fullbore Metal Demos

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Dunlop/MXR booth. In this video segment, we hear two product demos; the Dunlop Kirk Hammett Signature Wah (KH-95) and the MXR Fullbore Metal pedal. Kirk Hammett's signature wah features the renowned tone that Kirk dials in on tour using his DCR1SR Crybaby Rack Wah system with appointments including, Kirks EQ, volume and tone settings, a thick top end and full dynamic range and the starting street price is $159.

The MXR Fullbore Metal pedal was designed by Way Huge creator Jeorge Tripps. This super high gain distortion pedal features a three-band and EQ with sweepable mid frequencies, internal gate threshold control lets you set the noise gate's sensitivity and includes an all-analog circuit path.

Framus AK 1974 Custom Shop Hollowbody

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Framus/Warwick booth. In this video segment, we check out one of Framus' Custom Shop models; the AK 1974 Hollowbody. The AK 1974 has a neck through body and features 22 jumbo frets, a flame koa top and neck with Schaller locking machine heads.

Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin Archtop Video Review

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gayla Drake Paul reviews the Godin 5th Avenue Archtop for Premier Guitar magazine. Click here, for the review in the April '09 issue.

Fishman SoloAmp Video Review

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gayla Drake Paul demos the Fishman SoloAmp. She plays the all-in-one amp/PA with a Takamine Glenn Frey model at 1st Street Live in Cedar Rapids, IA. She demonstrates the versatility of the amp's tweeder control and the four different reverb settings. The streamlined SoloAmp has a lot to offer for solo, gigging musicians.

Click here to read Matt Wahl's review of the SoloAmp.

Marshall Amps 1960DM-Dave Mustaine Signature Cabs

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Marshall Amplification booth. In this segment, we get our first look at their first ever signature line of cabs; 1960 DM - Dave Mustaine Signature Series Cabs. These 280 watt cabs feature vintage, 70 watt Celestion G12-V30 speakers, come in 4x12 configuration and can be packaged in either a base or slanted package.

Lehle D.Loop & Dual SGoS

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Lehle booth and talks with the man himself, Burkhard Lehle. In this video segment, Burkhard walks us through two of his latest products; the D.Loop and the Dual SGoS. The D.Loop is a fully programmable effects looper/switcher with two separate true bypass loops and includes includes a switchable high end buffer amp with adjustable gain up to +12 dB. The Dual SGoS routes routes the signal via gold-plated relays to outputs A, B or T . Outputs A and B can feed two different amps simultaneously since the signal paths are electrically isolated by the Lehle LTHZ high-end transformercompletely eliminating humming loops and both inputs can be routed in stereo.

Leo Sounds Pickups - Humbuckers, Tele-style & more

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, where he visits the Leo Sounds booth. In this video, we talk with Michael Pantleon as he walks us through several different Leo Sound pickups, including a tele-style, strat-style, humbuckers, P90/94 and his very first prototype.

BassLabs Guitars & Basses

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Dirk Wacker is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the BassLab booth. In this video segment, BassLab's Heiko gives a tour of several guitar and bass models, including the Theta (a hollow tele-style guitar weighing just over 4 lbs), the Jinmoid and the STD bass model.

Elmwood Amps 19" Modena Rackmount & more

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he stops by the Elmwood Amps booth. In this video, we get to check out several of Elmwood's latest products including, the Modena 19" Rackmount (which features similar appointments as the M60 or M90, but also includes external biasing, complete MIDI interface and tube buffered FX loop), Bonneville 50 (a 1x12, 50 watt combo with a Celestion Vintage 30 speaker) and Stinger 30 (30 watt, cathode biased amp with EL84 tubes and two channels).

Ritter Basses - Roya 5-String, Classic & more

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Dirk Wacker is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Ritter Basses booth. In this video, we get to hear from Jens Ritter as he walks us through several of their unique handmade basses including, a 5-string Roya, a Classic, a model with plaster finishing reminiscent of what was used on old Italian homes and a bass composed of a type of oak over 800 years old.

Marshall Amplification - Haze Series

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Marshall Amplification booth. In this video segment, we get to check out the recently announced Haze Series, which features a 15 watt head (MHZ15) and a 40 watt combo (MHZ40C). The 15 watt head comes with 3-ECC83 preamp and 2-6V6 power amp valves, a traditional Marshall EQ section (Bass, Middle, Treble), two channels (Clean and Overdrive) and a channel-spanning Bright function. The accompanying Marshall cabs feature specially-designed Celestion Marquee (G12T-66) speakers. While many of the same features are included in the 40 watt combo, it does feature EL34 valves, a Presence control, extra effects (Echo, Vibe and Chorus), a Line Out for loudspeaker emulation and a feature that saves all effect settings for each channel and are recalled when switched back and forth. The Haze Series amp offerings should be in stores soon.

Vintage Guitars Road Show, Part 6

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The sixth installment of our Vintage Guitars Road, we head to Guitar Showcase in San Jose, California. Some of the highlights include:

Peavey T-60 Prototype from 1977
'59 Gretsch Anniversary with Filtertrons, perfect binding and original case
Airline Folkstar covered in autographs
Valley Arts Guitar Standard Pro

Make sure to watch the first five installments for more vintage goodness.

Aleksander Niemand (Louder & More Amps) Interview

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, at Musikmesse '09 where he chats with the co-designer of the Louder & More amp and the main man behind Tubewonder. In this segment, we hear about Alex's "Frankenstein" partnership with Bj?rn Juhl, the "Mad Professor," the balance between tube valves and solid state within the amp, achieving the Louder & More tone, and the prospect of more joint ventures from the dynamic duo. Click to read our review of the amp.

Genz Benz Shenandoah Compak 300 Amp Video Review

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Pat Smith demos the Genz Benz Shenandoah Compak 300 Amp, which he reviews in the May issue of Premier Guitar. In this video review, he walks us through all the Compak 300's components including, an output of 175W / 300W, an active 3-band EQ with a sweepable mid-range, various digital effects and it comes with a neodymium 10" speaker and a soft dome tweeter with a tweeter level control provided. Click to read the written review.

Amfisound Guitars Semi-Hollow V & Kaira Series

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, where he visits the Amfisound Guitars booth. In this video, we get to check out these metal-influenced guitars from Finland, which have a twist. They have all the appointments metalheads need and love, but feature piezo pickups, f-holes and some versions have semi-hollow bodies.

Hagen Sound - UBM Cab Rotator

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, where he visits the Hagen Sound booth to check out Eike's UBM Cab Rotator. In this video, we see his device that spins cabs in a manner of silent rotation to produce natural, chorusing and flanging tones.

Martin Guitars - 1 Series DC-1E Demo

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, where he visits the Martin Guitars booth. In this video, we get to see and hear the new 1 Series, a take off the popular X and Road Series guitars. However, the just announced 1 Series guitars, are the first guitars for Martin at this price point that feature REAL solid sapele sides and back and a solid sitka spruce top. The necks are composed of rust stratabond, which stabilizes and holds the neck in place for years to come. In addition, they come with a style-28 rosette, modified hybrid ''X'' scalloped bracing and solid East Indian rosewood fingerboard and bridge.

Spector Basses - NS-4H2-EX Bass & ARC6 Guitar

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, where he visits the Spector Basses and Guitars booth. In this video, we get to check out two of their latest creations. First, we check out the NS-4H2-EX bass which features graphite reinforced 3pc bolt-on Rock Maple Neck, 24 Fret Pau Ferro fingerboard, mother of pearl Spector inlays, Aguilar OBP-3 3 band active tone controls, special EMG MM4 pickups, a custom aluminum Hipshot bridge with brass saddles and Hipshot UltraLite tuners. Second, we check out the ARC6 guitar which comes with an original Spector ARC6 curved body style, acoustically chambered body, 22 Fret Neck-25" Scale-16" Radius, a special set-neck design for increased sustain and can be equipped with either Harmonic Design Z-90 or Harmonic Design humbucker Pickups.

Blackstar Amps - Series One 200 Watt Head Demo

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, visiting the Blackstar Amplification booth and checking out their newest line of amps: the Series One. In this video, we get to see and hear the 200-watt head, which features 4 ECC83, 1 ECC82, and 4 KT88 valves, a built-in DPR power reduction, and 4 footswitchable channels for a total of 6 modes and 2 ISF-equipped tone control sections.

Forge AXB Bass Preamp Head & AXB 4108 Cab Demo

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Forge Active Bass Amps booth. In this video, we get to hear and see their Forge AXB Bass Preamp Head which runs through their AXB 4108 Cab. The preamp head features 4-12AX7 and 3-12AU7 tubes, selectable clean tube for crisp tones or classic tube for aggressive tube sound and an active 5-band EQ. The cabinet runs on 2100 watts and features Neodymium speakers, one 18" sub, four 10" bass, and three 5" high-frequency.

Fret King Guitars-Blue Label & Green Label Series'

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Fret King booth. In this video, Trev Wilkinson (Fret King founder) guides us along a tour of Fret King's series; Blue Label & Green Label. The guitars are said to be based on some of the world's most popular body styles, but have updated and improved appointments to give them that added boost for nearly every player. In addition, these accommodating guitars come with a very reasonable price tag.

Jeorge Tripps Interview

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, where he visits with Jeorge Tripps who is known for his work with Way Huge Electronics and Dunlop Electronic Products. They talk Way Huge coming back in full force, and all new products for Way Huge, Dunlop pedals and MXR.

Bolt Amps 100-Watt Amp Head Demo

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse where he stops by the Bolt Amps booth. In this video, we get to see and hear Bolt Amps' first head, a 100-Watt (2 12AX7 preamp tubes & 4-6L6 or EL34 tubes) rendition which features three channels (Lead, Clean and Crunch). This amp also includes 3 selectable Reverbs, selectable active & passive EQ, 3-position voicing switch and a SoloBoost option.

Levy's Leather Guitar Straps

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Levy's Leather booth. In this video, we get to hear from Harvey Levy about some of his newest guitar straps including those made from synthetic materials, cotton, genuine leather, distressed leather and nuback leather. All these straps feature either graphic designs or stitched embroidery to suit each player's cosmetic and fashion preferences.

Red Brand Bronze Copper Acoustic Guitar Strings

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Red Brand Guitar Strings booth. In this video, we get to see the first ever 80/20 copper/phosphor bronze strings made by Red Brand. They are said to warm any acoustic guitar with a louder, more articulate sound.

Joe Satriani Interview - VOX Pedals

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

From Musikmesse in Frankfurt - Satch talks about designing the Vox Satchurator, winning a MIPA award, the next pedals in his line and what's in store for Chickenfoot.

The Making of a Parker Electric Solidbody Guitar

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Parker electric solidbody guitars are like no other. Here's a look at how these innovative tone monsters are made.

EMG Product Development-Quality Control Interview

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Santa Rosa, CA, where he visits the EMG Inc. factory. In this segment, Brett sits down with EMG COO/Managing Director Andy Gravelle and National Sales Manager Scott Wunshel as they talk about the future of EMG and the meticulous process they have implemented to ensure a standard of high quality products.

EMG Inc. Factory Tour Part 2

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Santa Rosa, CA, where he stops by the EMG Inc. factory. In this segment, we get to see some coils wound, the finished casing products for the pups and the extensive quality care control that EMG uses for every pickup produced.

EMG Inc. Factory Tour Part 1

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Santa Rosa, CA, where he visits the EMG Inc. factory. In this initial clip, we get to check out where the molds, housing and electrical boards are constructed for some of our favorite PUPs.

EMG Factory X Series Pickups

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Santa Rosa, CA, where he visits the EMG Pickup factory. In this clip, we get our first look at EMG's new line of pickups called the X-Series. They will be based on EMG's flagship models (81/85/60) but will provide a new twist to the old favorites. Players can expect the differences to lie in the increased headroom giving the tone a more organic appeal.

EMG Factory Active Pickups Discussion-New Products

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Santa Rosa, CA, where he visits the EMG Pickup Factory. In this segment, we get to hear from James Kearney (Sales & Administration) about the basics on active pickups and their designs. In addition, we get to hear about the newly released Gold and Chrome covers for EMG 81/85/60 model pickups.

Manny's Music - NYC West 48th Street

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This is a video tour of the store where the who's who of rock n roll shopped, including Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles and the Who. This could be one of the most legendary tone stores in the country as he houses countless stories and recollections of buyers/sellers and rockstars alike, hanging out at the renowned music store.

Arc Angels Video Interview

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at Antone's in Austin, TX, where he hangs with the newly reunited Arc Angels (Charlie Sexton, Doyle Bramhall II, and Chris Layton) on the Gibson bus. In this video,the guys talk about their new live/documentary DVD, material for a new album and a new tour. Other topics include the band members' gear--their guitars, amps and effects--even Sexton's Sex Drive. They also share tips for dealing with monster pedal boards while playing for legends like Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan.

PRS Guitars Artist Panel Discussion Part II

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at NAMM '09 where we visit the PRS Guitars booth. In the second installment, we get beneath the surface and hear directly from the artists about who were their inspirations and influences and also any relevant future plans. In this video, we hear from Paul Reed Smith, Dave Navarro, Johnny Hiland, Tony McManus, David Grissom, Marcos Curiel, Tim Mahoney, Mikael Akerfeldt, Fredrik Akesson, Gary Grainger, Mark Tremonti, Myles Kennedy and Rich Eckhardt.

PRS Guitars Artist Panel Discussion

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at NAMM '09 where they swing by the PRS booth. In this video, we get to hear from PRS artists like Dave Navarro, Johnny Hiland, David Grissom, Tim Mahoney (311), Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth), Rich Eckhardt (Toby Keith Band) and Fredrik Akesson (Opeth).

SKB Cases PS-55 Pedalboard & Rotomold Strat Case

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at NAMM '09 where they got an exclusive sneak peek at SKB Cases factory in Orange, CA, following one of the days at NAMM. In this video segment, we get a walk-through lead by Steph Maffei of SKB as he shows us their stagefive PS-55 pedalboard and newest rotomold case specifically for American Standard Strats.

True Temperament Fretting System

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the True Temperament Fretting System booth. In this segment, Brett learns a little more about the development process, how they are formed, applied to the fretboard and most importantly, how these crooked silicon bronze frets can improve your intonation and overall playing tone.

Vigier Guitars-New G.V. Singlecut Series

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Vigier Guitars booth. In this clip, we get our first look at the new series of guitars made by Vigier, the G.V. Series. This series is a landmark introduction for Vigier because its their first step into the singlecut world. Also, Brett and Patrice Vigier talk about the 10/90 concept (10% carbon and 90% wood) for sustainability and improved intonation. In addition, they talk about the applying the zero fret to the G.V. series.

Vigier Guitars Bumblefoot Limited Edition Model

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Vigier Guitars booth. In this clip, we get to check out the latest Vigier signature model, the Bumblefoot 2009 Limited Edition model. It comes standard with a sparkle black finish and matching headstock, a discretely positioned kill-switch, Ron Thal's unique 5-way pickup selector switch, as well as a removable thimble for slide playing.

Collings Guitars New 360 Solidbody & More

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Collings Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to check out a new model, the 360, which has several different variations including a mahogany body, solid color and even one with a trem. In addition, we get to check out some updated body styles to the popular 290 model.

Lipe Guitars Virtuoso, Luparo Jr. Bass & More

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Lipe Guitars booth. In this segment, Mike Lipe walks us through several of his latest models, including a Equatorial mahogany, Virtuoso, and a Luparo Jr. bass. Also, you'll get to check out some models featuring some tropical woods (Mango tree) as caps and tops.

Redland Musical Products Axe Mat, Axe Jack & More

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Redland Musical Products booth. In this segment, we get to check out some cool mats, neck holders and wall coverings ideal for throwing in your shop or work bench to ensure a safe spot for your guitar while under the knife.

Teye Guitars A Series, S Series & More

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Teye Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear some of Teye's newest handmade guitars with their special pickups designed to adjust to a particular sound without changing amp settings. In addition we get to see some of the detailed body and neck work done by Teye.

Elmwood Amps M90 & M60 Modena Models & Stinger 30

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Elmwood Amps booth. In this clip, we get to check out the M90 Modena (90 Watts with KT88 tubes), M60 Modena (60 Watts with Preamp tubes 4 pieces ECC83 and Poweramp tubes 2 pieces EL34 operating in class AB push pull) and was just released in a rackmount edition too. Also, we get to check out the Stinger 30 (with EL 84 tubes at 30 watts).

EMG Pickups Alexi Laiho Models, X Series & More

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the EMG Pickups booth. In this segment, we get to check out some preliminary renditions of the new Alexi Laiho signature models, the new 81/85/60 X Series models and finally, the long-awaited 81/85/60 Gold & Chrome humbuckers! Talk about bling!

Diezel Amps Interview

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Diezel Amps booth. In this segment, we get the latest scoop from Terry Hicks, Diezel USA, about how we'll be seeing more and more Diezel Amps across the US in the coming months because they have started a specific branch within Diezel to help spread to sound of their amps nationwide. They also talk about the new Schmidt model, which was released at this year's NAMM show.

Diezel Amps Schmidt Amp Demo

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Diezel Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear Diezel's newest amp, the Schmidt. This 30 watt, class A amp features either 6550, KT88, EL34 or 6L6 tubes or alternatively as a 15 watt class A amp with 6V6 tubes. Also, it has three channels and two EQs.

Bugera Amps 1990 Amp Demo

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Bugera Amps booth. In this segment, we get our first peek and listen to one of their latest, stripped done, but still rocking amps, the 1990.

Seymour Duncan Double Back Compressor Demo

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Seymour Duncan booth. In this clip, we get to see and hear the new SD Double Back Compressor, which is described by Frank Falbo as "the compressor for guys who hate compressors." With control over High blends, Mid blends and the Full for overall dynamics.

Seymour Duncan Deja Vu Tap Delay Demo

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Seymour Duncan booth. In this clip, we our first chance to see and one of SD's newest pedals, the Deja Vu Tap Delay pedal. It includes the standard wet/dry blend control and the required delay time adjustment and offers the unique feature of an an analog/digital blend control, to achieve any desired level of balance between the warmth of a real Bucket Brigade delay and the squeaky clean sound of a microprocessor-based digital delay.

Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Blue Demo

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Seymour Duncan booth. In this segment, we get our first chance to see and hear the latest pedal installment in the Twin Tube family, the Twin Tube Blue. It features a two-channel, guitar preamp voiced for the blues. Also, it ses a duet of premium, mil-spec, subminiature, USA-made Phillips-Sylvania 6111 dual triode tubes.

Schecter Guitars Hellraiser Singlecut, ATX Series

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

http://www.premierguitar.com PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Schecter Guitar booth. In this clip, we get some first looks at several new models, including the Hellraiser Singlecut models, ATX Series (with 7 string options) and the Devil Series. Stick around to the very end and get a glimpse of a brand new artist model!!

Cornford Amps Roadhouse Demo, 50MKII & More

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Cornford Amps booth. In this segment, we get to hear and see some smokin' licks and tasty chops from Guthrie Govan as he plays through the Roadhouse 50 Head, which is Cornford's latest 50 watt offering. In addition, we get to see their MK50II and Richie Kotzen signature models.

ZZYZX SnapJack Cables & More

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the ZZYZX SnapJack booth. In this clip, we get to check out some of their latest products, including the SnapJack Magnetic Cables, the XLR ID Tag Cables, BlackJack Cables and the Wireless Guitar Cable.

Emma Electronic, Guyatone & TWA Pedal Demos

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Godlyke Distribution booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear several demos from three different companies' pedals. First off is Emma Electronics and they demo the ReezaFRATzitz, StinkBug, DiscumBOBulator, PisdiAUwot, TransMORGrifier and OnoMATOpoeia. Next up is Guyatone and they demo several of their mighty micro effects; the Hot Drive, Micro Digital Delay and Chorus. And the newly launched company, TWA, show off their seminal pedal, the Little Dipper.

Bugera Amps 1960 Amp Demo

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Bugera Amps booth. In this clip, we get to see and hear one of Bugera's newest amp models, the 1960. Just like its name, the head is built simple without the extra aesthetics and cranks out the old school rock tones with the power of 150 watts.

VHT Amplification-Classic, Lead & Standard Demos

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the VHT Amplification booth. In this clip, we get to see and hear several of VHT's latest offerings, including everything from a small practice amp (Classic series) to a 18 watt combo (Lead series) and up to 4x12 setup (Standard series - handwired).

Axl Guitars Badwater Series Eldorado & SRO models

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Axl Guitars booth. In this clip, we get our first look at a new single-cut prototype which features the distressed top and body. In addition, we get to check out their Eldorado and SRO models also in the Badwater Series which feature some etching, burning and distressing on their bodies too.

Voodoo Lab New Product Rundown

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Voodoo Lab booth. In this clip, we get introduced to six new Voodoo Lab products; Giggity, Sparkle Drive Mod, Pedal Switcher PX-4 & PX-8 and Pedal Power Versa & Iso-5.

Voodoo Lab Giggity & Sparkle Drive Mod Demos

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Voodoo Lab booth. In this clip, we get to check out and hear two of Voodoo Lab's newest pedals; the Giggity and the Sparkle Drive Mod. These bad boys have that special voodoo touch that tweaks and bolsters any tone with just enough edge and distortion to awaken a guitar signal but not be too forceful in the mix.

D'Addario Strings & Planet Waves Tuner & Straps

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the D'Addario & Planet Waves area. In this clip, we get introduced to the new D'Addario strings; the EXP Series. In addition, we get to check out new straps, locks and a headstock tuner created by Planet Waves.

P3 Phantom Power Pedalboard Mod & Standback

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the P3 & Standback area. In this clip, we get to check out two devices that should help consolidate and boost the efficiency of your on-the-go rig. The P3 is a device that uses the power through your amp to run your pedalboard with one cable. The P3 can power up to 12 pedals at one time. The Standback is a slick device used to prop an amp rig of up to 85 pounds in a desirable position so your sound isn't blasting your knees!!

Essential Sound Products MusicCord Power Cord

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Essential Sound Products booth. In this clip, we get to see and have explained the difference between a standard power chord and that of the Essential Sound Products MusicCord which is supposed to provide a player and their rig the best flow of signal and current.

Gary Kramer Guitars-Kramertorium & Illusionist

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Gary Kramer Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to check out some of Gary's latest models; Kramertorium, Semper Fi model, the Illusionist and the Aluminum tribute model. Each has a distinct and original Gary Kramer body style.

Couch Guitar Straps and Belts

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Couch Guitar Straps & Belts booth. In this video, we get to check out some NOS straps made from every material including grandma's favorite kitchen chair to a Chrysler seat belt. However, one material one won't find used is that of animal or rawhide.

Tanglewood Master Design Series

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Tanglewood booth. In this segment, we talk with master luthier Michael Sanden who helped develop the new, high-end line of acoustic guitars.

Diamond Amplification-Decada Amp Model

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Diamond Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to check out the newest Diamond offering, the Decada Amp. This baby is decked out in all white and looks as good as it sounds. Check out the video to see and hear a demo of the 100 watt amp with EL34s and features two distinct channels.?

Seymour Duncan Triple Shot Switching Mounting Ring

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Seymour Duncan booth. In this segment, we get to check out some new pickup offerings from Seymour Duncan, including the Triple Shot Switching Mounting Ring, Blackouts, Tele Hot-Rails and P-Rails.

Vox Amplification-Night Train Amp Demo

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Vox Amplification booth. In this video, we get to check out Vox's latest offering, a 15 watt head called the Night Train. As you'll hear in the demo, this baby cooks up some old school Vox tones, yet provides that new-age attack and tone control. The Night Train comes two 12AX& preamp tubes and 2 EL84 tubes. Also, you can dial down to 7.5 watts in a triode mode.

Normandy Guitars-Chromed Aluminum Archtop & Ratrod

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Normandy Guitars booth. In this video, we get to check out two of Normandy's aluminum models; Chromed Archtop and the Rat Rod. Each guitar features a patent bridge setup designed similar to that of a piano and individual wheels to ensure intonation, even with the Bigsby!?

ESP Guitars Press Conference & Announcements

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at NAMM '09 where we stop by the ESP Guitars area. In this segment, we get to see some new product offerings from ESP, which includes a collaboration with Moto X team Metal Mulisha and another partnership with graphic artist and musician Llexi Leon and famous produce Eddie Kramer.

Reunion Blues Vintage Guitars Road Show part 5

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In the fifth installment of Reunion Blues' Vintage Guitars Road Show, the guys hit up Guitar Showcase at Large in San Jose, California.

In this segment:

We get to check out an early-50s Gibson ES-175 Electric Archtop which features the original specs, including a single P90 pickup in the neck position. Later models featured a humbucking pickup.

The next guitar was an original Epiphone Model 4 roundhole acoustic archtop. As described in the video, this is one of the oldest instruments to be featured in Vintage Guitar Show. Check out how they determine its authenticity..ONLY PROFESSIONALS!!
Another guitar featured is a relatively new model in the vintage market, an original Kramer guitar. But what makes this guitar special is the one-off paint job done by San Francisco artist, Mark Erickson.

THD Electronics-BiValve-30, Flexi-50 & Hot Plates

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Ouimette is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the THD Electronics booth. In this clip, we get the rundown on THD's latest offerings; the BiValve-30, Flexi-50 & Hot Plates. In addition, Steve offers up a helpful tip for how to fully incorporate an attenuator into your rig.

Krank Amps-Dirty Valve 200 Bass Amp Demo

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Ouimette is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Krank Amplification booth. In this segment, we get introduced to Krank's first bass amp offering, the Dirty Valve 200. This baby rolls in with 200 watts of Krank-tastic growl and grit, but with a very flexible range of tones and EQ intricacies. We not only get to see this beast, but we get several playing demos to really give a true representation of this new bass amp.

Bogner Amps-Goldfinger & Uberschall Demos & more

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As you'll see, this video was shot in the hopes of equalling the visual spectacle of films like Jude Law's Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (actually we had a camera error...). PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits Bogner Amplification's booth. In this segment, we check out Reinhold Bogner's newest amp offering, the Goldfinger. Enclosed in a beautiful white shell, this amp does it all - crystal cleans and Bogner crunch. We also get a peek at Bogner's 20th Anniversary Ecstasy and Shiva, the new Uberschall (U-2) and a small amp, the Duende Mojado.

Krank Amps-Nineteen 80 Demo, Rev Jr. & More

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Ouimette is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Krank Amplification booth. In this video, we get to check out several new amp offerings from our friends at Krank; the Nineteen 80, Rev Jr., Krankenstein Jr. and the Classic. We get to hear the Nineteen 80 which was based on a British design, yet still has several characteristics unique to Krank. In addition, we get our first peek at some new 20 watt offers which should excite players-on-the-go.

Overloud-TH1 Guitar Effects Suite

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Ouimette is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Overloud Audio Tools booth. In this clip, Steve gets the scoop on Overloud's newest guitar effect suite, TH1. This product is similar to other guitar amp and effects modeling programs ran on CPUs, but TH1 has a heightened control of mic placement, signal chain setup, mixing and blending of effects and amps.

Line 6 Pocket POD Pack

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Line 6 booth. In this clip, we get the latest on a new Line 6 product, the Pocket POD Pack. This all-in-one package is an extension from their popular and versatile Pocket POD. It gives players everything one would need for recording and live gigs on the go with headphones, 1/4" cable, CPU/mp3 connector and additional add-ons and modeling effects.

Line 6 TonePort KB37 MIDI Keyboard Audio Interface

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Line 6 booth. In this video clip, we get the lowdown on Line 6's newest product, the KB37 MIDI Keyboard Audio Interface. With this new package you have all you need to cut a demo and manipulate audio configurations with the MIDI Keyboard linked through their POD Farm. In addition, with the purchase of the KB37, Line 6 gives users an additional 30 plug-ins not included with the original POD Farm.?

PRS Acoustic Tony McManus Jam

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at NAMM '09 where they visit PRS's press area. In this video clip, we get to see and hear celtic and fingerstyle guitarist Tony McManus dabble on a new PRS Acoustic model.?

Line 6 Pod X3 Pro

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Line 6 booth. In this video clip, we get an up close and personal look at Line 6's POD X3 Pro. This latest products offers musicians a wide range of recording and live options as it is conducive to other POD products. In addition, it provides a plethora of options for hooking up equipment and effecting one's signal chain.

PRS Acoustic Press Q&A

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at NAMM '09 where we were invited to the PRS Press Q&A. In this clip, Paul Reed Smith answers some questions about his new acoustic line of guitars. He covers such topics like the bridge, intonation, truss rod and other things about the PRS acoustic guitar line.

Yamaha 40th Anniversary SBG3000 & the FG Models

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Oscar Jordan is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Yamaha booth. In this clip, we get our first look at two different 40th Anniversary models. The SBG3000 is an electric model based on the original and only has a run of 40. Also, Yamaha showed us another anniversary guitar based on the original, the FG acoustic.

JazzKat Amps PhatKat Demo

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location where she stops by the JazzKat Amps booth. In this clip, we get to see and hear their latest model; the PhatKat. If you're looking for a transportable, pristine clean amp then check out this new JazzKat creation.

Red Witch Famulus Distortion & More Demos

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Cook is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Red Witch booth. In this clip, we get to see and hear a wide assortment of effects pedals; the Famulus, Dlx Moon Phaser, Empress Chorus, Pentavocal Trem and the Fuzz God. Each pedal brings a whole new flavor and tone, but all fall well within Red Witch's wheelhouse.

T-Rex Engineering Gristle King, Tonebugs & More FX

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Cook is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the T-Rex Engineering booth. In this clip we get to see and hear some of T-Rex's newest pedals; DGTM, Gristle King, Tremonti Phase Shifter, Luxury Drive, Tonebug Overdrive and Tonebug Reverb. All these pedals are featured, talked about and played through.

MTD Kingston Series-ZX Model Bass

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Cook is On Location at NAMM '09 where he checks out the MTD Kingston Series booth. In this clip, we get an up close and personal look at MTD Kingston series' ZX bass model. This beast only comes a 5-string, bolt-on neck style.

MTD Basses-Saratoga & CRB Models

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Cook is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the MTD Basses booth and visits with Michael Tobias. In this video clip, we get to see some new prototypes of unreleased MTD bass models; the Saratoga and CRB. Also, we get the scoop on MTD's usage of the 'zero fret.'

Aguilar Amplification-DB Series White Hot

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Cook is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Aguilar Amplification booth. In this video clip, we get an up close and personal look at Aguilar's latest DB Series offering which features white tolex and finish on their line of bass amp heads and various speaker cabs.

Lakland Basses-Skyline Decade Model

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Cook is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Lakland Basses booth. In this video we get the lowdown on their latest import model, the Skyline Decade. Its a take off previous US-made models at a more affordable price point. However, the bass includes their pickups, plek'd fretting and other Lakland features.

Mesa Boogie Electra Dyne Amp Demo

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Mesa Boogie area and checks out the new Electra Dyne amp. This new creation is a stripped down departure from other Mesa amps, but still features all the kick ass gritty tones and classic cleans we've come to associate with all things Mesa.

Mesa Boogie Mark Five Amp Demo

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Mesa Boogie area. In this video clip, we not only get our first up close look at Mesa's new amp (Mark Five), but we also get to hear several different channels and settings. In addition, John and Tien from Mesa walk us through the three distinct Mark Five channels and what they have to offer guitar players.

Rapco Horizon-RoadHog Speaker Cabs & Tuned Cables

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Rapco Horizon booth. In this clip, we get to check out Rapco Horizon's new line of RoadHog speaker cabinets which offer two different setup angles to provide a flexible live/studio setup. In addition, we get the lowdown on their new line of cables specifically made and tested for types of amps and musical styles; the Tuned Series Cables.

Mesa Boogie M9 Carbine Bass Amp

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Mesa Boogie area to check out what's new. In this clip, Mesa Boogie's Tien Lawrence walks us through their new, 900 watt bass amp; the M9 Carbine. This latest Mesa bass product can come in a head, combo, stack or as a rackmount application.

Jet Fretz-Custom Guitar Frets

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Jet Fretz booth. In this clip we talk with Jet Fretz founder Jason Rivera as we gives us the inside scoop behind his new frets and what they can do for your guitar. In addition, we get to hear these babies in action as Jason plays us a little demo.

Mighty Mite - Guitar Parts and Accessories

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Mighty Mite booth. In this clip, we hear from the man himself, Jeff Kylloe as he walks us through his wide assortment of accessories, knobs, necks, bodies, pickups and bridges. If you're looking for Fender licensed parts or one-stop shop to build your own hot-rod, Mighty Mite will surely have the parts to help with the job.

Neutrik-convertCON & crystalCON XLR Products

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits Neutrik's booth. In this clip, we get to see some new Neutrik products to offer some night time relief for gigging guitarists. The convertCON eases away any headaches of unprepared colleagues or ill-equipped clubs by having an XLR connector that can go both ways; male or female.

Elixir Strings and Cables

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Elixir Strings and Cables booth. In this clip, we get introduced to a new line of nanoweb, anti-rust acoustic strings and an instrument cable to ensure no high-end roll-off. As advertised in this video, the 20 ft. cable has the ability to support conductivity of a 6" cable.

Auralex acoustics-Room Analyzer, GRAMMA,SonicPrint

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Auralex acoustics booth. In this segment, we get introduced to some sonic-boosting products. The Room Analyzer Plus is a home/studio kit that can be used to determine a room's sonic qualities and shortcomings, which then can be enhanced by Auralex. The GRAMMA is an amp stand that boosts the amp off the floor and allows it to properly breathe and distribute gritty tones. The SonicPrint Panels are colorful and creative way to soundproof a room effectively but with an aesthetic appeal.

Flaxwood Guitars-Rautia, Laine, Liekki & more

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Flaxwood Guitars booth. In this video, we get an up close and personal look at Flaxwood who has developed an alternative tonewood for guitars with a hollowbody. Check out this video as Harry Orlove demos a Flaxwood model and shows of their tonal repertoire.

Sony PCM-D50 and PCM-D1 Recorders

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Sony booth. In this clip we get introduced to the PCM-D50 and PCM-D1 recorders which offer quality recording and tonal options within in a portable size. In addition, we learn of some more accessories that can enhance these devices capabilities with windscreen covers and XLR converters.?

Steve Vai Carvin Legacy II Amp Press Conference

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at NAMM '09 where we sit in during the Carvin Press Conference. During this clip you'll get to hear from Carvin CEO, Carson Kiesel and Steve Vai as they describe the long journey and hard work in which they and Carvin put into creating Steve Vai's Legacy II amp.

Eden Electronics-World Tour Black Series Amp

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at NAMM '09 where she visits the Eden Electronics booth. In this clip, we get our first glance at the new World Tour Black Series created by Eden Electronics. With more watts than you'll ever need and an onboard EQ, this amp should hang tough with the rock and metal crowds.

Parker Guitars-Adrian Belew Signature and more

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at NAMM '09 where she stops by the Parker Guitars booth. In this clip, we get to see one of the elusive Adrian Belew signature guitars which features a Line 6 variax that includes 25 tones and instrument models. We also get a chance to check out Adam Dutkiewiez's (Killswitch Engage) signature guitar which is the first to feature EMG pickups. In addition, we get our hands on their latest project, the MIDIFly. It includes a fully-operating midi system built into the guitar.

Randall Amps-Nuno Bettencourt and RM 12 models

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at NAMM '09 as she stops by the Randall Amplifiers booth. In this video, you'll get to see Randall's latest signature amp for Nuno Bettencourt which is the first Randall amp to be built with all tubes and it also features a VU meter. In addition, we get a chance to see Randall's latest modular series amp, the RM 12.

Washburn Guitars-George Lynch & Stu Hamm Acoustics

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at NAMM '09 where visits Washburn Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to look at George Lynch's new signature acoustic. It has some pretty intense western meets horror graphics on the body. We also get a peek at Stu Hamm's signature acoustic bass which features a bridge that allows players to individually intonate each string. For electric lovers, we get our hands on James Malone's new signature.

Dean Guitars-Buddy Blaze ML

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at NAMM '09 where she stops by the Dean booth. Here, she talks with Elliott Rubinson (Dean CEO) Buddy Blaze (famous luthier) and Pat Baker (Dean US Custom Shop) as they talk about their latest project, the Dean Buddy Blaze ML. All three guys describe their part in the process and how they wanted to create a whole new guitar that met Buddy's standards. Pat Baker takes the Buddy Blaze ML for a ride through the new Dean Dime amp.

65 Amps Lil' Elvis Amp Demo

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at NAMM '09 where she swings by the 65 Amps booth. In this video, we get a chance to hear from 65 Amps co-founders Dan Boul and Peter Stroud, as they walk us through their latest "small-big" amp, the Lil' Elvis. While this sucker doesn't carry all the watts like many other 65 Amp models, it still provides that punch and ability to clean up when neccessary. Also, this amp marks a first for 65 Amps as the Lil' Elvis is their first amp to come in under $2000.

Dean Guitars Dime Amp Demo

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at NAMM '09 where she goes to to the Dean booth. In this video, we talk with Elliott Rubinson, Dean's CEO, about their latest amp endeavor; the Dime Amp. These amps and combo sets are designed after the legendary sounds and tones of Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott of Pantera/Damageplan fame. With the help of Darrell's long-time tech, Grady Champion and Dean's technicians, they feel these amps will get guitarists as close as possible to his epic tone.

Dean Guitars USA Models & Private Stash

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at NAMM '09 where she stops by the Dean booth. In this video, we talk with Elliott Rubinson, Dean's CEO, as he walks us through some US Custom Shop Exotic Woods models and also some US Custom Shop Private Stash models which are one-off models created by Dean in Tampa, FL.

Dean Guitars-Artist Models and New Deceiver model

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at NAMM '09 where she visits the Dean booth. In this clip, we get an up close and personal look at some of Dean's latest artist models including Michael Schenker, Michael Angelo Batio, Vinnie Moore, Eric Peterson. Also in this video we get to look at Dean's latest model, the Deceiver.

Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Godin room. In this video, we get to see our first hands-on look of the Godin 5th Avenue model, which now features a P90- Kingpin pickup. This beautifully crafted archtop looks as good as it sounds.

Godin Multiac Duet Model

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Godin room and visits with Robert Godin. In this clip, we get to see Robert not only walk us through the specs of his latest model and even plays a few licks. The Multiac features a closed top and built-in condenser mic.

Godin Redline Series

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 and browses at the Godin rooom. Here, we get to see Godin's new shredder-based guitars, the Redline series. With super-strat influences, these fast guitars still incorporate Godin's solid craftsmanship.

Hahn Guitars-1229 Model

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 and visits Chihoe Hahn at the Hahn Guitars booth. In this segment, we get our first glance at his latest tele-style model, the 1229. It still incorporates strong Tele influences but Hahn also used some Melody Maker characteristics.

Mono Cases-M80 Double Guitar Case

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 and stops by the Mono Cases booth. In this clip, we get the chance to see their new M80 Double Guitar Case, which features specific designs and materials to ensure safe travels with our prized possessions.

RJM Technology-Effects Gizmo & Other New Products

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where we get our first look at some of RJM's newest products; Effects Gizmo, Bob-8, Y-Not, Mini Line Mixer and Mini Amp Gizmo. All of these RJM products should help boost your rig's efficiency.

Saint Blues Guitar Workshop-US Workshop Series

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Z.vex Effects Distortron & Mastotron Demos

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

TC Electronic Nova Drive

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Designed for modern fingerstyle playing, this variation on the CM model features an OM depth, 00 bracing, and low-profile neck.

MTD Kingston ZX Bass

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

MTD Kingston debuts their ZX model 5-string bass. The bass is designed by Michael Tobias with an asymmetrical neck, Bartolini pickups, 3-band Bartolini preamp.

Sadowsky Guitars Will Lee Bass Guitar

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sadowsky Guitars introduces the new Will Lee model.

Peavey JSX 50 & Custom Shop Amps

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Roland/Martin Announce Partnership/Preamp Demo

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

One of the most intriguing announcements of the show was the partnership between Martin and Roland. At their Friday press conference, they announced the product of the partnership: a new preamp. The built-in AP-1 preamp is designed to improve the sound of acoustics equipped with piezos. It's loaded with features like digital reverb, graphic EQ, a tuner, and automatic anti-feedback.

Along with the preamp, Martin and Roland announced three new Martin models that will feature the technology: the DC-16 Dreadnought, the OMC-16 Orchestra Model, and the 00C-16.

They then demoed the unit, which you can hear for yourself midway through this video.

Taylor Guitars T3 Semi-Hollowbody Demo

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Taylor adds the Bigsby-equipped T3 semi-hollowbody to their lineup of electrics. Read our story for the details.

Taylor Guitars Build to Order Program

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Taylor's Build to Order program invites every day customers and enthusiasts alike "into the factory" to conceive and concoct a custom guitar with the perfect feel, appearance, and tone, paired with Taylor's signature craftsmanship and unsurpassed quality.

Available at domestic and international dealers, the Build To Order menu of options spans nearly 40 different component categories, with a multitude of available choices in each. From selecting wedge materials and purfling, to body shape and wood choice, the BTO menu encourages the customer to become the craftsman with its limitless combinations for designing their ideal guitar.

"With the vast resources of our factory and the knowledge of our senior luthiers, the design of a Build To Order guitar is really only limited by the customer's imagination," shares Chris Wellons, vice president of production. "With so many options available and choices to be made, we know that when a BTO guitar is ordered, this player doesn't just want any custom guitar, he wants the complete Taylor experience in his custom guitar."

The process of building a BTO guitar takes Taylor's unrivaled dedication to craftsmanship and quality to a new level. Once a BTO guitar is commissioned, an elite team of luthiers oversees each step in the construction process. From hand-selecting wood, to inspecting every part as it moves towards final assembly, Taylor's luthiers are there to ensure the guitar meets its creator's specifications and the company's exceptional level of standards. Depending on the level of customization, the creation of a Build-To-Order guitar takes on average 12 weeks, a considerably short amount of time for a one-of-a-kind instrument.

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Meridian, MS, where he gets a tour of Peavey's new Custom Shop facilities with CEO/Founder Hartley Peavey. In this video, we get to see one of Peavey's first Custom Shop prototype amps. In addition, one of the new Tele-style Custom Shop guitars gets played through the Dumble-esque amplifiers.

Reunion Blues Vintage Guitars Road Show - Part 3

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In the third segment of Reunion Blues' Vintage Guitars Road Show, the show hits up Bananas at Large in California. Highlights include:

A very rough '69 Jazz Bass with so many modifications - including removal of the binding, and the owner's name and SSN etched into the hardware - the appraisers get a little upset. Still, the bass' value will surprise you.
The single prototype of Fender's Gold Custom Shop Strat. There was a limited run of 100, which was commissioned for NAMM's 100th anniversary in 2001.
Near-perfect 1961 SG-style Les Paul Jr.

Reunion Blues Vintage Guitars Road Show - Part 4

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In the fourth installment of Reunion Blues' Vintage Guitars Road Show, the guys hit up Bananas at Large in San Rafael, California.

Highlights include:

A super-clean Valley Arts Custom Shop Robert Johnson commemorative acoustic guitar from 1995, complete with Robert Johnson accessories and documentation
A pre-war Gibson acoustic that, despite being heavily modified and bearing the scars of its age, is still appraised in the low thousands
A 1968 Framus 5/103 Romanze teardrop acoustic
The first look at the original production prototype of the Peavey T60 from 1977.

The State of the Vintage Guitar Market

Check out the online digital version of our special PG Experience: George Lynch supplement at: http://digital.premierguitar.com/premierguitar/200810/?folio=Lynch1

Dave Friedman and George Lynch

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's the latest video from?our "PG Experience: George Lynch" series.George works with legendary amp guru and rig designer Dave Friedman to find new tones that are eventually incorporated into new modules for his Randall Lynchbox amp. Here we see George bringing in some funky Yugoslavian tubes to see how they sound with hisplexi-inspired Brahma module. We roll back the tape so you can A/B the difference -- see if you can hear what George and Dave hear.

Check out the online digital version of our special PG Experience: George Lynch supplement at: http://digital.premierguitar.com/premierguitar/200810/?folio=Lynch1

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Mr. Scary in the Desert

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a video of us finding George Lynch's solar studio in in the California desert. We got totally lost but heard him from about a mile away so we?pulled out the video camera and started recording as we got closer.

Also - this video features?George warming up with Mr. Scary?before a recording session

Check out the online digital version of our special PG Experience: George Lynch supplement at: http://digital.premierguitar.com/premierguitar/200810/?folio=Lynch1

Experience PRS '08 - Mark Tremonti Interview

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at Experience PRS '08 where he talks guitars, tone and live setup with PRS endorsee, Alter Bridge's Mark Tremonti. For more gear porn and tone knowledge, visit Premier Guitar

Experience PRS '08-Greenberg and Grissom "Shelter"

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG covering Experience PRS '08. Kenny Greenberg, David Grissom, Paul Reed Smith, Reese Wynans and Ashley Cleveland jam out a cover of the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter." For more gear knowledge and tone tips, visit Premier Guitar

George Lynch Tracking Key of Noise

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a video of George Lynch tracking "Key of Noise" at his solar studio in the California desert. The song is featured on the new Souls of We release, Let the Truth Be Known.

This clip features various mixes of George playing through his Randall LynchBox amp and a wall of LynchBox 4x12 cabs. You can hear raw audio from the cabs, his direct line and even string attack from our camera that swoops within inches of his guitar.

Al Di Meola Clinic Jam

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a clip of Al Di Meola playing his new PRS Al Di Meola Prism guitar at Experience PRS 2008. You can see that the guitar still has a tag on it - this is the first time Al had seen a production model of his new guitar.

Al Di Meola Live Performance

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a clip of Al Di Meola performing at Experience PRS 2008. This performance marks the first time his band had been together for a year and a half as Di Meola had just wrapped up the Return to Forever reunion tour. Al is playing his new PRS Al Di Meola Prism guitar.

Experience PRS - Al Di Meola SIgnature PRS Demo

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Joe Knaggs talks about the development of a new signature model for Al Di Meola. The colorful Al D Rainbow features a curly maple 9 top with mahogany back, 25" scale length Peuvian mahogany neck with black mexican rosewood fretboard, Al D truss rod cover and signature pickups and the option of a PRS stoptail or tremolo. As always, for your gear fix, visit Premier Guitar

Ricky Skaggs Playing PRS Acoustic

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a video of Ricky Skaggs playing "Simple Life" at Paul Reed Smith's house. Ricky was playing a new PRS Acoustic as were Cody Kilby (left) and Tony McManus (right). This party took place on the eve of Experience PRS 2008.

New PRS Private Stock

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PRS' Director of R&D/Private Stock Manager, Joe Knaggs, shows?Premier Guitar the company's?newest Private Stock offerings, including some of the original prototypes for newer lines. In the video we take a look at the Single Cut Mira which has been named the Starla, the Chesapeake Acoustic the Chesapeake Electric and a Private Stock Mira. This video was shot leading up to PRS Experience, the company's big celebration of its guitars, the people who make them and the people who play them.

Ovation Idea Guitar

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ovation has released the Idea Guitar -- a guitar specifically designed to aid songwriters. The guitar is the first guitar to come with an mp3 player. The mp3 player is part of the preamp unit and records both your playing and your voice through a microphone built into the top of the guitar. For more info, go to www.ovationidea.com

Eric Gales, Billy Cox and John D'Amato Jam, part 2

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Eric Gales, Billy Cox and John D'Amato jam

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Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

David Koltai takes us through the Mothership Analog Synthesizer and the Attack Sustain for some crazy sounds you could only expect from Pigtronix.

Tone Shop Wrecked Amps - NY Amp Show

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sommatone Slick 18 - NY Amp Show

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Slick 18 was designed for David Bowie's guitarist, Earl Slick, and is geared toward studio use or small gigs.

Line 6 Spider Valve 2x12 Combo - NY Amp Show

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Line 6 mixes their famous modeling technology with tubes.

Vintage Vacuum Tube Amps Earthquake - NY Amp Show

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PRS Factory - Part 2

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PRS Factory - Part 3

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Free guitar restringing at Sweetwater during Gearfest 2008.

On Location NYC - West 48th St. - Sam Ash Guitars

Wed, 28 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bob Taylor gives Premier Guitar a personal tour of his factory. Part I includes elements of wood selection, milling, drying, sanding and neck assembly.

Taylor Guitars Factory Tour - Part II

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Part II of Bob Taylor giving Premier Guitar a personal tour of his factory -- bracing, binding, body construction, painting, power source assembly, neck construction.

Right Hand Fingerstyle Techniques - Weedwhacker

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A short clip of Gayla Drake Paul demonstrating the weedwhacker technique for fingerstyle playing.

Right Hand Fingerstyle Techniques - Blues Style

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A short clip of Gayla Drake Paul demonstrating the blues style technique for fingerstyle playing.

Right Hand Fingerstyle Techniques - Claw W/ Hammer

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A short clip of Gayla Drake Paul demonstrating the claw technique, with hammer, for fingerstyle playing.

Right Hand Fingerstyle Techniques - The Claw

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A short clip of Gayla Drake Paul demonstrating the claw technique for fingerstyle playing.

Make'n Music - Chicago - Part II

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location in Chicago to check out one of the most amazing high-end guitar shops in the country. In part one, we look at Teddy Gordon's selection of one-off Fenders, Martins and Breedloves. We also check out his PRS, Collings, Huss & Dalton, and Composite Acoustic guitars. www.premierguitar.com

Make'n Music - Chicago - Part I

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar went On Location to check out Chicago's Make'n Music, a ridiculously well-stocked, high-end guitar store.

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Parker Guitars, Washburn Guitars - The Paintshop

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Inside the factory tour -- this is where Parker and Washburn guitars are painted.

Parker/Washburn Guitars - Final Assembly & Set Up

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location to check out the final assembly and set up process of Parker and Washburn guitars.

Eden Electronics - Bass Amp Walkthrough

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

David Eden walks Premier Guitar through his latest high-end amps: the WTX-260, E300T, WT550, WT405 and the WT800. He also discusses the construction of Eden cabinets.

Naperville Music

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar popped into Naperville Music as we were On Location in the Chicago Area. We chatted with Mark Gardner about Naperville Music, a nice little shop with some groovy high-end stuff like Don Grosh, New Orleans and McNaught guitars.

Washburn Handmade Acoustic Guitars

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar went On Location in Chicago to check out Washburn guitars (technically Mundelein). In this segment luthier John Stover shows us how he builds acoustic guitars by hand.

Washburn Guitars - The Making of an Electric

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier is On Locatiion for an insider's look at how electric guitars are made at the Washburn factory.

The Inventor of the Virtual Strobe Tuner

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar interviews Mike Skubic, the man who invented the Virtual Strobe Tuner. Skubic is an engineer at Peterson Tuners.

Peterson Tuners - Under the Hood

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here ya go, gearheads -- check out the guts of these Strobe Tuners. We checked out the innards of an old one and a new one while cruising through repair room during a factory tour of Peterson Tuners.

Guitar Tuning 102, part I

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tuning issues can drive you nuts if you don't understand what's really happening when you try to tune or intonate your guitar. Here's part I of our conversation with Chris Labriola of Peterson Tuners.

Guitar Tuning 102, Part II

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's Part II of our converstion on guitar tuning with Chris Labriola of Peterson Tuners. Topics discussed include using strobe tuners and how the way you hold your guitar can affect its tuning.

Schroeder Guitar Repair and Custom Building

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Refret master Tim Schroeder stays busy with all things guitar & amps. We checked out his Chicago shop during a recent Premier Guitar On Location shoot. Check out his Nels Cline custom amp that is currently in development.

Peterson Tuners SC5000

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Continuing with our factory tour of Peterson Tuners, here's a dark room where SC5000s are burned in and repaired. Check out the visuals -- those red-lit strobes are cool in the dark!

Nik Huber 10th Anniversary Models

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nik Huber shows Premier Guitar his 10th Anniversary Models and more at Musikmesse Frankfurt 2008. These very limited edition Orca and Dolphin models are made with incredible maple tops and stunning inlays. Also: check out Huber's Juniors and his California Redwood Dolphins.

Zzyzx Snap Jack Cable

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a cable that has been a hit guitar shows in the last year -- the Snap Jack cable. The Snap Jack uses magnets for quick release quiet switches.

NAMM '08 - VAM Acoustics

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at Winter NAMM '08 where he visits the VAM Acoustics booth. Here, creator Byron Cancelmo, walks us through his microphone-attachment product which is designed to help any and all vocalists and singers hear themselves better during rehearsals, recordings and most importantly, on stage.

Egnater Amplification - Behind the Scenes

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This interview with Bruce Egnater and business partner Frank Lamara explores the company's history, the impetus behind the modular series and the new Guitar Center products. Also, we take a look at some classic tools at Bruce's workbench.

Effects Loop Lecture- Egnater Amp Building Seminar

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This video snippet is from day two of Bruce Egnater's Amp Building Seminar.

Bright Switch Lecture - Egnater Amp Building Semin

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Okay DIY'ers, here's your Bright Switch 101 from Bruce Egnater. ? Bonus: how to use the circuit in reverse on your guitar.

Taylor Guitars Road Show: Solid Body Demo

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Taylor's Brian Swerdfeger fires up a Solidbody through three different amps: a VOX AC30, an EVH 5150III, and a Fender Twin.

LARES Acoustic Enhancement System at Sweetwater

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Imagine being able to decide what a room's acoustics sound like. The LARES Acoustic Enhancement System allows performers to choose and essentially change the acoustic properties of a venue. This demo was shot at Sweetwater Music's state of the art theater in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

Taylor Guitars Road Show - Tonewoods & Tops

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a video from the April 1, 2008 Taylor Roadshow featuring Taylor's Brian Swerdfeger and Rick Fagan talking about how tonewoods and tops affect a guitar's sound. This video was shot at Sweetwater Music's corporate headquarters in Ft. Wayne, IN.

Taylor Guitars Road Show: The Solid Body Story

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's the backstory of how Taylor's Solid Body guitar came about. This video features Taylor's Brian Swerdfeger explaining how the guitar's unique pickup started it all. Check out the accompanying video of Brian playing a solidbody through 3 different amps. This video was shot April 1, 2008 at Sweetwater Music's corporate headquarters in Ft. Wayne, IN

Kickstand

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Introduced in '07, this ingenius product continues to wow guitarists for its simplistic, problem-solving design and ease of use.

Martin Flexible Core Strings

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's the rundown on Martin's new FX Flex Core Strings.

Radial Engineering ToneBone PZ-Pre, Big Shot PZ-DI

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Known for making top-of-the-line direct boxes, Radial Engineering continues to make products tailored toward professional needs. In this NAMM 2008 video, Radial's Peter Janis runs down the TonBone PZ-Pre, the Big Shot PZ-DI and the Big Shot MIX.

IK Multimedia StompIO

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a rundown of how StompIO can help you bridge the gap between studio precision and on stage performance -- this USB controller allows you to control your AmpliTube software like you would a floor processor.

Alleva~Coppolo Basses & Guitars

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's an interview with Jimmy Coppolo and his colleagues at Alleva~Coppolo. These guys make make an assortment of boutique gear in NYC. In addition to basses and guitars, they're now making cables, too.

Trivium's Matt Heafy Signature Dean Guitar

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Trivium's Matt Heafy and Dean Guitar Designer Josh Maloney talk about building Matt's new Signature MKH Dean Guitar.

Trivium's Corey Beaulieu Signature Dean Guitar

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Trivium's Corey Bealieu and Dean Guitar Designer Josh Maloney talk about building Corey's new signature CBV1122 Dean guitar.

Randall Amps - Kirk Hammett, Michael Amott

Wed, 05 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's the skinny on some new signature amps from Randall: the Kirk Hammett Signature Series and the Michael Amott Signature Ninja V2.

Egnater Amp Building Seminar Demo

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar sent a staffer to Egnater's Amp Building Seminar in Feb 2008, where students build Egnater's version of a JTM-45. A dude in the class, Pete Lacis (PeteLacis.com) was kind enough to demo the amp he built.

Dean USA Tommy Bolin Tribute Teaser

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A fitting tribute to one helluva guitar player, Dean has introduced a guitar that honors his legacy. Alder body 25.5" scale, 3 single coils and "Teaser" inlayed at the 12th fret. In this video we talk to the guitar's designer, Nick Simmons, and Johnnie Bolin, Tommy's brother.

Seymour Duncan New Blackouts, P-Rails

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New stuff from Seymour Duncan -- seven-string Blackouts (2 sizes), a Blackout single-coil and a Blackout for high-gain players. Also, SD's new P-Rails split a full-size humbucker into either a "real deal" P-90 or a traditional single-coil.

BOSS GT-10 Part 1

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Part 1: Rob Marcello walks through the features of Boss' new flagship multi-effects guitar processor. It features Boss' latest custom-made DSP nad proprietary sound-modeling COSM engine. In this vid Rob shows you the looping and split-effect capabilties and then walks you through the control panel. Be sure to check out Part II to see Rob shred, full-on, with the GT-10.

BOSS GT-10 Part 2

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Rob Marcello uses the BOSS GT-10 to play his new song which just happens to be called, "My New Rock Song." Playing to a backing track, Marcello uses a number of tones and effects stored in the GT-10 as he shreds away.

EMG Pickups

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's the latest from EMG... The 81TW is based on the 81 but gives you give you the option between single or dual coil. The 707TW gives you the same choice for 7 strings and features alnico magnets. The PA is based on their P but uses Alnicos to give you a more traditional sound.

Diamond Amps Nitrox

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's the ultra high gain bad boy Diamond Amplification rolled out at NAMM '08: The Nitrox. This 100 watt, 2.5 channel screamer goes ultra heavy with the best of 'em but has a well-rounded clean channel, too. This is the first amp Diamond has unleashed at what you could call a more affordable price point but is built with the same Diamond quality for the money.

Nitrox Features

• 100 watts (4 x Svetlana EL34 – 6 x 12AX7)

• 2 fully independent channels (Channel 1 - Clean/Channel 2 - Crunch)

• Both Channels feature Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence

• Dual Volume/Gain Channel 2 (switchable, allows for two gain settings with 2 volumes for level adjustment to match volumes)

• 2 button footswitch included for access to Ch 1/2 or Ch2 A/B

• May be wired for 100v, 120v, 220v and 230/240v output selection.

• Ohm selector switch for 4, 8 or 16ohm output.

• Red LED's light the box for a distinctive look on stage, along with a unique hexagon pattern front grille and etched zinc logo.

• All components specifically spec'd and tested by Diamond before inclusion in the product.

• Independent LED's indicate which volume/gain is active.

• Properly designed, tube-driven effects loop (shorting jack so the loop will automatically engage when cables are plugged in and disengage when cables are removed).

• Front panel Effects Return control that acts as an overall master when loop is engaged for quick overall volume adjustment.

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Eventide ModFactor Modulation Guitar Effects Pedal

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Those famous Eventide sound-shaping tools are now available in stomps. The company has applied the same algorithms from their trusted rack units to their new stomps, giving you Eventide tone in a portable, stage-friendly unit. In video demo we take a look at the ModFactor and run through some of its effects. Among them you'll hear a very controllable stereo chorus, a flanger and a cool wah that is capable of giving you more vowell sounds -- wah to yah to much more. The Eventide ModFactor lists for $499.

Godin Guitar Passion Series

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

You cannot watch this vid without wanting to play one of these babies. Robert Godin gives Premier Guitar a personal walkthrough of the new Passion Series Strat-style chambered electric. Designed for single-coil lovers and built for luxury, this resonant guitar is stuffed with top-of-the-line features.

Seymour Duncan Power Grid Distortion and Twin Tube

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a walkthrough of two Seymour Duncan pedals that give you maximum controlled distortion in two diffrerent ways -- the SFX-08 Power Grid Distortion (available this Spring) and the SFX-04Twin Tube Mayhem (available now). The Power Grid is a high gain, solid state stomp with an active EQ section. It helps you saturate any signal cleanly, even the most precise tones from vintage pickups, and it gives you ridiculous sustatin. The Twin Tube Mayhem is a preamp with a built-in boost (4dB or 8dB, user selectable), made with Sylvania 62051 pentode tubes. Ideal for serious metal, it can also be harnessed for heavier old school rock.

Samson Airline Synth Wireless

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The company known for belt-pack-free wireless systems introduces the Airline Synth Wireless system. It's a lot of technology in a little plug that goes straight into your guitar. (Mic systems are available in this line, as well) It operates in the UHF range and chooses between 300 channels for the cleanest possible interference-free signal. Up to 11 units can be used at once. Totally rackmountable, too. 350 foot range. The company known for belt-pack-free wireless systems introduces the Airline Synth Wireless system. It's a lot of technology in a little plug that goes straight into your guitar. (Mic systems are available in this line, as well) It operates in the UHF range and chooses between 300 channels for the cleanest possible interference-free signal. Up to 11 units can be used at once. Totally rackmountable, too. 350 foot range.

Dean Guitars Distressed Series

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dean Zelinsky shows us the new distressed series, a cool look on some familiar Dean guitars. You'd never guess that the 77ML Dean is holding is actually brand new. The distressed look is cool on the Soltero, too. Elliot Easton of the cars pops by during the interview! Look closely, you'll see some other notables in the background: PG online columnist Mike Campese, Virus from Dope, Nick Simmons and Johnnie Bolin.

Parker Guitars - Four Seasons, P8E Acoustic

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Check out these beauties from Parker Guitars -- the limited edition Four Seaons Guitars (Chrome, Mojo Pearl White, Mojo Flame Bubinga, Flame Olive Ash Burl) and the P8E Acoustic with a cedar top, rosewood binding, a mahogany neck and Fishman electronics.

APHEX 1402 Bass Xciter for Acoustic Guitar

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

ns up and rounds out the tone. In this demo APHEX's Wayne LaFarr shows you how to dial in your guitar's specific tonal resonant points and then Tim Thompson plays a fingerstyle arrangement of the Flintstones. Listen to difference when the effect is in/out. (Keep in mind that YouTube sound compression thins out the quality of our audio -- you'll still hear the difference, though!)

Press Conference: PRS Santana MD

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

These press conference highlights from NAMM '08 include comments from guitar historian Tom Wheeler, Paul Reed Smith and Carlos Santana. Among the other artists on hand for the event were David Grissom, Paul Jackson Jr., Howard Leese, Johnny Hiland and Pat Travers.

CAD Joe Satriani Amp Mics

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More new stuff from NAMM -- CAD's new Joe Satriani Guitar Amp Mic Pack includes two mics that Satriani uses on his cabs: a Trion 7000 Dual-Element Ribbon mic and a D189 Supercardioid Dynamic.

Egnater Tourmaster 4100 demo

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Egnater shows Premier Guitar his new amps at NAMM '08. This one, the Tourmaster 4100, is a 4 channel 100 watt amp capable of setting different wattage levels for each channel. Keith Howland of the band Chicago is the demo guy for this vid, exploring what each channel is capable of. He's actually playing the amp for the first time in this video! Of course, we put him on the spot and ask him what he thinks. He digs it, of course! This is the amp Eganter is selling through Guitar Center.

Orange Amps OR 50 and 40th Anniversary

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New for 2008, Orange Amps rolls out two killer heads at NAMM. First up is the vintage-flavored OR 50, a single channel monster with a special boost and a foot-switchable master. Also, check out the cool 40th anniversary head which will be made with 40 different circuits and given the names of 40 different girls. Jimmy Page has the first one (he's been using a version Orange's AD 30TC for a while now).

iGTR Personal Guitar Processor from WAVES

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More cool stuff from NAMM '08 -- check out this cool little guitar processor. The iGTR has some great tones in it, ready for your tweaking. For this demo the iGTR is plugged into a mixer with one of the lines out going to our camera so you can really hear how it sounds.

BC Rich Doubleneck Bich

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Check out this doubleneck Bich from BC Rich's Custom Shop. We had a chance to check it out at NAMM '08. Rock Clouser and Brett Petrusek take you through this rare instrument's construction and killer control panel.

Dean Markley Vintage Strings

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dean Markley 's old school round core strings.

Martin Eric Clapton & Elvis

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Check out Martin's new OOO-42M Eric Clapton and the D-28 Elvis.

Radial Engineering Edge Series Distortion

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Radial Engineering demos their new Edge Series Distortion at NAMM '08.

Carvin California Single, SH Series, X100B

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Carvin's Bob Chini walks us through features of the new California Single and SH Series guitars as well as the X100B and Vintage Series amps.

Meyers Custom Guitars

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Don Meyers walks us through some features of his killer Meyers Custom Guitars.

VOX Satriani Pedals

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

VOX announces a new line of Joe Satriani pedals that are in development. Joe Satriani talks about them at NAMM 2008 right after the announcement is made.

Hohner Artist Guitar- Laney Lionheart amp

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New stuff from Hohner at NAMM '08: Prince's guitar, a super Tele, and Laney Lionheart Amps.

Billy Duffy, TonePros

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Kickin' it with the Cult's Billy Duffy and the TonePros Wookie at NAMM '08.

Marshall Randy Rhoads

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Marshall releases the 1959RR Randy Rhoads Amp at NAMM 2008. For specs on this killer amp and other new Marshalls click here.

Doug Aldrich NAMM 08

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Whitesnake's Doug Aldrich talks to Premier Guitar about his gear and recording Whitesnake's new album. ?

Larry Carlton ES 335

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

T.C. Electronic - Classic Sustain + Parametric EQ

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT