http://www.premierguitar.com This is the syndication feed for PremierGuitar.com. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Summer_Survival_Giveaways_Day_18_Dunlop.aspx Premier Guitar Fri, 24 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Walrus_Audio_Hosts_Relief_Fund_for_Oklahoma_Tornado_Victims.aspx Press Release Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Summer_Survival_Giveaways_Day_17_Cleartone_Strings.aspx Premier Guitar Thu, 23 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT Bigrock Engineering is now in production with their new POWER PINS replacement Bridge Pin system for Acoustic Guitars. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Bigrock_Engineering_Introduces_Power_Pins.aspx Press Release Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT EHX has created a convenient, secure way to mount any of their innovative Next Step Effects pedals to a pedalboard. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Electro_Harmonix_Releases_The_Next_Step_Pedalboard_Cradle.aspx Press Release Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Montreal, Canada- May 22nd, 2013- Montreal based Godin Guitars is very pleased to introduce a new series of incredibly affordable, Canadian made guitars to its Seagull acoustic line-up. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Seagull_Guitars_Announces_New_Excursion_Series.aspx Press Release Thu, 23 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Summer_Survival_Giveaways_Day_16_Santo_Angelo.aspx Premier Guitar Wed, 22 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT This year, CBGB will be breaking more new ground with the expansion of the CBGB MUSIC & FILM FESTIVAL, a five-day festival/conference. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/CBGB_Celebrates_40th_Anniversary_with_the_CBGB_Music_and_Film_Festival.aspx Press Release Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT In light of beyond tragic natural disaster that occurred this week in Oklahoma, Ernie Ball is auctioning off a custom Music Man Armada guitar. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Ernie_Ball_Announces_Charity_Auction_to_Benefit_Oklahoma_Tornado_Victims.aspx Press Release Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Molten Voltage just announced their OZ Looper Controller for Strymon's Timeline. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Molten_Voltage_Announces_OZ_Looper_Controller.aspx Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Move past the typical "James Brown" chord shapes by incorporating stacked fourths, 7#9, and 7sus4 shapes to breath new life into your rhythm playing. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/Rhythm_Rules_Atypical_Funk.aspx Avi Bortnick Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Move past the typical "James Brown" chord shapes by incorporating stacked fourths, 7#9, and 7sus4 shapes to breath new life into your rhythm playing. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/May/Rhythm_Rules_Atypical_Funk.aspx Avi Bortnick Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Summer_Survival_Giveaways_Day_15_Blue_Microphones.aspx Premier Guitar Tue, 21 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT Cort Guitars announces today the release of the EVL-X7 electric guitar. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Cort_Releases_the_EVL_X7.aspx Press Release Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Dwarfcraft Devices recently announced a slight change to their Shiva pedal. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Dwarfcraft_Devices_Announces_SheFuzz_Pedal.aspx Press Release Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT With the release of The Worship Guitar Book, acclaimed guitar talent and music industry expert Doug Doppler has written the most comprehensive guide for today’s worship guitarists. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Hal_Leonard_Announces_The_Worship_Guitar_Book.aspx Press Release Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Musicians Institute announces the final roster of artist instructors for the MI Summer Shot 2013 program. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Musicians_Institute_Announces_Artists_for_Summer_Shot_2013.aspx Press Release Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Ultrasound Amplifiers today introduces the Ultrasound AG15M acoustic amplifier. The amp features two channels: one to accommodate a mic XLR input with separate volume and a second designed to amplify fiddles, mandolins, guitars and any other acoustic instrument. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Ultrasound_Announces_AG15M_Acoustic_Amplifier.aspx Press Release Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Summer_Survival_Giveaways_Day_14_SKB_Cases.aspx Premier Guitar Mon, 20 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT First, Learn to Practice, a new book by Tom Heany, explains practicing from the practicer’s point of view. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/_First_Learn_to_Practice_Book_Released.aspx Press Release Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Due to the fast-growing popularity, critical acceptance and strong sales of their new Sessions MH510 professional headphones, CAD Audio has decided to offer the line in a range of new custom colors. 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http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Summer_Survival_Giveaways_Day_13_Fishman.aspx Premier Guitar Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT NoahJames Guitars expands its product line to include precision parts with the release of JENZ precision machine heads. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/NoahJames_Guitars_Introduces_new_JENZ_Bass_Tuners.aspx Press Release Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Premier Guitar's Shawn Hammond demos the Ibanez ES-2 Echo Shifter http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130517/2296/Review_Demo_Ibanez_ES_2_Echo_Shifter.aspx Fri, 17 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Summer_Survival_Giveaways_Day_12_ASPRI_Creative.aspx Premier Guitar Thu, 16 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT Upgraded features and new instructional content deliver optimal learning experience for guitar players worldwide http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Lick_of_the_Day_2_0_App_Launches_with_Agile_Partners_and_TrueFire.aspx Press Release Thu, 16 May 2013 08:00:00 GMT The Jeff Hanneman Memorial Celebration will take place on Thursday, May 23 at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles from 3:30 - 7:30PM. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Details_for_Jeff_Hanneman_Memorial_Celebration_Announced.aspx Press Release Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Seymour Duncan have announced a pickup aimed a 7- and 8-string players who need a high-output pickup. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Seymour_Duncan_Releases_the_Nazgul_Pickup.aspx Press Release Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Sweetwater, the third largest retailer of music instruments and pro-audio in the U.S., will present GearFest ‘13, a celebration of musicians and the instruments and equipment they use to make music. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Sweetwater_Presents_GearFest_13.aspx Press Release Thu, 16 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Summer_Survival_Giveaways_Day_11_D_Addario_Planet_Waves.aspx Premier Guitar Wed, 15 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT Dunlop Manufacturing, guardian of iconic brands such as Cry Baby and MXR, in partnership with Guitar Center, announce the new MXR Prime Distortion pedal available exclusively at Guitar Center stores, Guitar Center online and Musicians Friend online. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Dunlop_Announces_MXR_Prime_Distortion_Pedal.aspx Press Release Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Schertler has introduced a line of high fidelity acoustic amplifiers to be shown at the Summer NAMM Show in Nashville, Eastman Guitars booth #1512. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Schertler_Introduces_New_Jam_Series_Acoustic_Amps.aspx Press Release Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/Interview_Children_of_Bodoms_Alexi_Laiho_Fast_and_Slow.aspx Joe Charupakorn Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT See how Sigur Ros guitarist Jonsi por Birgisson's rig is customized for his bowing technique and more http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130515/2290/Rig_Rundown_Sigur_Ros.aspx Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130515/2295/SPONSORED_MI_Summer_Shot_2013.aspx Wed, 15 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Roland leverages the power of mobile devices in an attempt to create a more perfect practice amp. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/Roland_Cube_Lite_and_Cube_Jam_App_Review.aspx Lyle Zaehringer Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Duesenberg recently annoucned the Peter Stroud signature model Dragster DD2 Multibender. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Duesenberg_Announces_Peter_Stroud_Dragster_DD2_Multibender.aspx Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/New_PG_Giveaway_Skinny_Music_presents_your_chance_to_win_an_ESP_guitar.aspx Premier Guitar Tue, 14 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT This well-played, yet beautifully preserved 1952 Fender Precision Bass—serial #0215—rests against a 1952 TV front Fender Bassman 1x15 combo. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/1952_Fender_Precision_Bass.aspx Dave Rogers, Laun Braithwaite, and Tim Mullally Mon, 13 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT Joe Robinson shows you 5 essential licks that demonstrate everything from fiery SRV-inspired blues-rock soloing to quirky, angular phrases. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/Kick_Out_the_Jams_Pumped_Up_Licks.aspx Joe Robinson Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joe Robinson shows you 5 essential licks that demonstrate everything from fiery SRV-inspired blues-rock soloing to quirky, angular phrases. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/May/Kick_Out_the_Jams_Pumped_Up_Licks.aspx Joe Robinson Mon, 13 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Fender Custom Shop is both pleased and wistful to announce that one of its most revered employees, “pickup artist” Abigail Ybarra, is retiring 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Keen, and the two came up with their now-famous line of stompboxes that fall somewhere between boutique and mainstream. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/Builder_Profile_Visual_Sound.aspx Michael Ross Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT Some of the cosmetic aspects you’ll need to determine for your custom instrument. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/Designing_and_Ordering_a_Custom_Guitar_Pt_3.aspx Mark Dalton Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT Onstage or in the studio, the Dingwall Super P's modern take on a legendary design can and will tackle it all. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/Dingwall_Super_P_Bass_Review.aspx Steve Cook Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT As a high-end boutique builder in Brazil, Freire faces some unique challenges. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/Dreamer_Guitarworks.aspx Rich Osweiler Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT An Fender Custom Shop 1962 Stratocaster replica with a gold-sparkle finish http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/Early_Fender_Custom_Shop_Stratocaster.aspx Zachary Fjestad Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT A founding member of Chicago—one of the first rock bands to incorporate a horn section—Kath helped forge a path for this band that included eight platinum albums in as many years. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/Forgotten_Heroes_Terry_Kath.aspx Corbin Reiff Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT Several alternative approaches to the pesky problem of bass intonation. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/Further_Adventures_in_Fretboard_Design.aspx Heiko Hoepfinger Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT It's the smart layout and functionality of the controls that make the Ibanez Echo Shifter a standout and help bridge the gap between modern stompbox practicality and the quirky joys of tape delay and analog synths. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/Ibanez_Echo_Shifter_Pedal_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT This amp has a history of eating power tubes and rectifier tubes. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/Ignore_a_Modern_AC30s_Standby_Switch.aspx Jeff Bober Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT Karaoke is undeniably ridiculous, yet strangely engaging once you embrace your inner geek. 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Learn this and more in our primer. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/The_ABCs_of_Compression.aspx Gregg Stock Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/The_Road_Guitarists_Studio_Pt_2_The_Control_Room.aspx Peter Thorn Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/Time_for_New_Bridge_Pins.aspx John LeVan Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT The TSVG Angry Jeff fuzz is a handbuilt stompbox of exceptional quality and a welcome deviation from the norm. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/TSVG_Angry_Jeff_Pedal_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT ValveTrain's 16-watt, 6V6-powered Trenton amp stands out from under-20-watt pack with a strong musicality, as well as versatile and musical tones that go way beyond just delivering high saturation at low volumes. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/ValveTrain_Trenton_Amp_Review.aspx Derek See Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/What_to_Look_for_in_a_Case_or_Gigbag.aspx Adam Perlmutter Sat, 11 May 2013 11:00:00 GMT Representatives of Fender Musical Instruments Corporation, KMCMusicorp and New York music retailer Sam Ash, presented 20 student-size Fender, Applause and Jasmine brand classical-style acoustic guitars, gig bags and electronic guitar tuners to the music program at the P.S. 317Q Waterside Children's Studio School in Queens, New York. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Fender_and_Sam_Ash_Bring_the_Gift_of_Music_to_Children_in_Queens_NY.aspx Press Release Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gibson has recreated Joe Walsh's original 1960 Les Paul in a limited run of only 250 guitars. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Gibson_Announces_Joe_Walsh_1960_Les_Paul.aspx Press Release Fri, 10 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Learning to play the blues has never been easier with the release of Alfred’s Learn to Play the Blues Guitar by Steve Trovato and Terry Carter. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Alfred_Releases_Learn_to_Play_Blues_Guitar_Book_and_DVD.aspx Press Release Thu, 09 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Gibson announces a faithful recreation of Frank Zappa's SG that he used on the "Roxy" album. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Gibson_Releases_Frank_Zappa_Roxy_SG.aspx Press Release Wed, 08 May 2013 01:00:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Gear_Giveaway_Contest_Roundup_5_8_2013.aspx Premier Guitar Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT DEP’s fifth outing incorporates elements of atmospheric prog-rock and ear-relieving jazz fills to buck the musical constraints and genre rigidness rampant in the metal genre. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/Album_Review_The_Dillinger_Escape_Plan_One_of_Us_is_the_Killer.aspx Chris Kies Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Check out new gear from J.Lak Guitars! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130508/2292/Musikmesse_13_J_Lak_Guitars_Selma_Bass_and_Rough_Dynamite_4_and_6_String_Demos.aspx Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Check out Leather Guitars' Samaria Series! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130508/2293/Musikmesse_13_Leather_Guitars_Samaria_Series_Demos.aspx Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Check out new Off Guitar Design basses from Musikmesse! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130508/2291/Musikmesse_13_Off_Guitar_Design_Soulbrotha_Bass_Demos.aspx Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Premier Guitar's Jason Shadrick demos the Boss TE-2 Tera Echo http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130508/2294/Review_Demo_Boss_TE_2_Tera_Echo.aspx Wed, 08 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Using the company’s new MDP (multi-dimensional processing), Boss has made the TE-2 an especially dynamic delay, reverb, and modulation box that will satisfy adventurous guitarists, as well as the ambient crowd. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/May/Boss_TE_2_Tera_Echo_Pedal_Review.aspx Matthew Holliman Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT J.C. Harper Luthier is pleased to announce the addition of the 40th Anniversary model Buck Dharma Signature electric guitar. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/J_C_Harper_Luthier_Introduces_40th_Anniversary_Buck_Dharma_Signature_Guitar.aspx Press Release Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT MakeMusic, Inc. today announced the official release of the widely anticipated SmartMusic iPad app, which is now available in the Apple App Store. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/MakeMusic_Announces_SmartMusic_for_iPad.aspx Press Release Tue, 07 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Carl Martin announces the TOD, a hi-gain overdrive pedal in their Classic series. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Carl_Martin_Unveils_the_TOD.aspx Press Release Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT What separated Jeff from the rest of the metal pack was his rhythm technique, his songwriting, and that for which he will be most remembered—his riffs. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Remembering_Jeff_Hanneman_1964_2013.aspx Alex Skolnick Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Unlock the secrets of implying altered sounds over dominant 7th chords using the Super Locrian scale. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jun/Beyond_Blues_Altered_Scale_Secrets.aspx Levi Clay Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Unlock the secrets of implying altered sounds over dominant 7th chords using the Super Locrian scale. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/May/Beyond_Blues_Altered_Scale_Secrets.aspx Levi Clay Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Check out the Stomp-Head 4.SL, Stomp-Head 2, and Dexter Octaver from Taurus! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130506/2289/Musikmesse_13_Taurus_Stomp_Head_4_SL_Stomp_Head_2_and_Dexter_Octaver_Demos.aspx Mon, 06 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Check out Mad Professor's new Royal Blue Overdrive! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130503/2288/Musikmesse_13_Mad_Professor_Royal_Blue_Overdrive_Demo.aspx Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Check out Green Day's touring gear! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130503/2287/Rig_Rundown_Green_Day.aspx Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Clarence "Gold Coil" guitar is designed around the newly-completed Gold Foil pickups. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Echopark_Guitars_Releases_Clarence_Gold_Coil_Guitar.aspx Press Release Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT New instruments feature popular designs, and upgraded tops and period correct finishes http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Fender_Expands_Cabronita_Standard_and_Classic_Series_for_Spring_2013.aspx Press Release Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Virtuoso is a boutique recreation of the original Maestro PS-1A Phase Shifter http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Heptode_Releases_Virtuoso_Phase_Shifter.aspx Press Release Fri, 03 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT The Fender Custom Shop’s new spring instrument selection presents some of its most sophisticated and meticulously crafted product offerings to date, including four guitars and one bass. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Fender_Custom_Shop_Unveils_New_Instruments_for_Spring.aspx Press Release Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Offering guitarists a combination of retro-style and modern playing comfort, Levy's Leathers has introduced a new line of hemp and denim guitar straps. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Levys_Leathers_Announces_Hemp_and_Denim_Guitar_Straps.aspx Press Release Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Mission Engineering Inc today announced the availability of the new VM-PRO series of volume pedals. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Mission_Engineering_Announces_Mission_VM_Pro_Buffered_and_Switchable_Volume_Pedal.aspx Press Release Thu, 02 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Limited to a first run of 50 pieces, the Hand-Aged Bulldog has the look and feel of a guitar that's been played for years. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/AXL_Guitars_Announces_Hand_Aged_Bulldog.aspx Press Release Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT After recently adding dozens of new, professionally produced Speaker Cab Simulations to the Axe-Fx II, Fractal Audio Systems has drawn from the same studio sessions to release CAB PACK ONE: WELLSPRING SOUND http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/Daily/News/Fractal_Audio_Unveils_Producer_Cab_Pack_Vol_1.aspx Press Release Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/May/DBZ_Diamond_Hailfire_SM_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Demos of Palmer's Eins, Fab 5, Mutterstolz Overdrive, and Cab Merger. http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130501/2285/Musikmesse_13_Palmer_Eins_Fab_5_Head_Mutterstolz_Overdrive_Cab_Merger_Demos.aspx Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Chris Squire and Steve Howe discuss their vintage gear, including old Rickenbackers, Gibsons, Fenders, and more. http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130501/2286/Rig_Rundown_Yes_Steve_Howe_and_Chris_Squire.aspx Wed, 01 May 2013 00:00:00 GMT Demo of Grossmann Audio's SG-Box iso cab. http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130430/2284/Musikmesse_13_Grossmann_Audio_SG_Box_Demo.aspx Tue, 30 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Demos of Fret-King's newest guitars--Espirit I Bass, Espirit III, & Vintage V6 Thomas Blug Signature model. http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130429/2283/Musikmesse_13_Fret_King_Esprit_I_Bass_Esprit_III_Vintage_V6_Thomas_Blug_Signature_Demos.aspx Mon, 29 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Check out Koch Amps Jupiter 45 combo amp! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130427/2282/Musikmesse_13_Koch_Amps_Jupiter_45_Demo.aspx Sat, 27 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Check out Gamble Guitars and Cast Amplification at Musikmesse '13! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130426/2281/Musikmesse_13_Gamble_Guitars_Rockfire_Flat_Top_Standard_Cast_Amplification_Crunch_Classic_Demos.aspx Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Check out Neunaber Technology's new Echelon Stereo Echo pedal! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130426/2280/Musikmesse_13_Neunaber_Technology_Wet_Stereo_Reverb_and_Echelon_Stereo_Echo_Demos.aspx Fri, 26 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Check out Albion Amps new GS series! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130425/2278/Musikmesse_13_Albion_Amps_GS_Series_Demos.aspx Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT We get to hear a demo of the Firestar Bass. http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130425/2277/Musikmesse_13_Deimel_Guitarworks_Firestar_Bass_Demo.aspx Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT We get to hear demos of the Chris Cornell ES-335 and Bill Kelliher "Golden Axe" Explorer. http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130425/2279/Musikmesse_13_Gibson_Chris_Cornell_ES_335_Bill_Kelliher_Golden_Axe_Explorer_Demos.aspx Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130425/2276/Musikmesse_13_One_Control_Crocodile_Tail_Loop_Micro_Distro_Power_Supply_Demos.aspx Thu, 25 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT We get to hear a demo of the HT Metal 100 amp. http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130424/2275/Musikmesse_13_Blackstar_Amplification_HT_Metal_100_Demo.aspx Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Check out VHT's new Melo-Verb and Super 16! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130424/2274/Musikmesse_13_VHT_Melo_Verb_and_Super_16_Demos.aspx Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In this segment, the guys discuss their heavily battered go-to axes (and why it doesn?t really matter for garage rock anyways), along with their mix o http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130424/2263/Rig_Rundown_The_Hives.aspx Wed, 24 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT We get to hear a demo of the Fire SL. http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130423/2271/Musikmesse_13_b3_Guitars_Fire_SL_Demo.aspx Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT We get to a hear demo of the X Series SLAT8. http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130423/2270/Musikmesse_13_Jackson_Guitars_X_Series_SLAT8_Demo.aspx Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Check out Specter's ReBop-5MM 5-string bass! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130423/2272/Musikmesse_13_Spector_Basses_ReBop_5MM_Demo.aspx Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Taylor shows off their new 2013 Spring Limited series and more! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130423/2273/Taylor_Guitars_Mahogany_500_Series_2013_Spring_Limited_Series_and_Koa_Grand_Orchestra_Demos.aspx Tue, 23 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Check out the new Black Performing Artist series from Martin Guitars! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130422/2268/Musikmesse_13_Martin_Guitars_GPCPA5_Black_Performing_Artist.aspx Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Take a closer look at the Regal RD-30V Reso guitar from Musikmesse '13! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130422/2269/Musikmesse_13_Regal_RD_30V_Reso.aspx Mon, 22 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130420/2266/Musikmesse_13_Fender_Cabronita_Telecaster_Thinline_Stratocaster_Plus_Top_Demos.aspx Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In this segment, we get to hear a demos of the Unicorn Artisan, Mojo Grande 12, & Mojo King. http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130420/2265/Musikmesse_13_Ruokangas_Guitars_Unicorn_Artisan_Mojo_Grande_12_Mojo_King_Demos.aspx Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In this segment, we get to hear a demo of their newest guitar, the Florence Flat 90. http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130420/2267/Musikmesse_13_Sandberg_Guitars_Florence_Flat_90_Demo.aspx Sat, 20 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Here's a demo of the Mike Campbell II and Starplayer TV Hollow guitars, as well as the Channel 2, The Rev, and Treble B pedals. http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130419/2262/Musikmesse_13_Duesenberg_Guitars_Mike_Campbell_II_Starplayer_TV_Hollow_Channel_2_The_Rev_Demos.aspx Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT See Jan Fišer's Maccaferri-D guitar! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130419/2264/Musikmesse_13_Jan_Fiser_Jazz_and_Blues_Guitars_Maccaferri_D.aspx Fri, 19 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT We get to hear a demo of their newest guitar, the O2O http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130418/2260/Musikmesse_13_Aristides_O2O_Demo.aspx Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Check out Cordoba's new D11 Steel String & C12 SP Nylon String guitars. http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130418/2257/Musikmesse_13_Cordoba_D11_Steel_String_C12_SP_Nylon_String_Demos.aspx Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Joe Striebel's custom resophonic guitars from Musikmesse '13! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130418/2261/Musikmesse_13_Joe_Striebel_Guitars_Custom_Resophonic_Guitar.aspx Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Check out L?g Guitars refreshed Roxane Racing series of guitars. http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130418/2258/Musikmesse_13_L_g_Guitars_Roxane_Racing_Series.aspx Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT We get to hear a demo of their newest guitar, the Interceptor. http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130418/2259/Musikmesse_13_Nick_Page_Guitars_Interceptor_Demo.aspx Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT We get to hear a demo of D'Angelico's first amp (in conjunction with Two-Rock Amps) http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130417/2254/Musikmesse_13_D_Angelico_Amp_Demo.aspx Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT See Hagstrom's Metropolis-S, Metropolis-C, and Viking P from Musikmesse 2013! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130417/2252/Musikmesse_13_Hagstrom_Metropoliss_Metropolis_C_and_Viking_P.aspx Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT We get to hear a demo of their newest signature guitar, the Phil Demmel PDXT Demmelition King V http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130417/2255/Musikmesse_13_Jackson_Guitars_PDXT_Demmelition_King_V_Demo_by_Phil_Demmel.aspx Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT We get to hear a demo of their newest guitar, the P22 Trem http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130417/2253/Musikmesse_13_PRS_Guitars_P22_Trem_Demo.aspx Wed, 17 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Check out Gibson's Frank Zappa Roxy SG and Rudolf Schenker V! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130416/2250/Musikmesse_13_Gibsons_Frank_Zappa_SG_and_Rudy_Schenker_V.aspx Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Kemper Amps booth demo their newest Profiling amps! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130416/2249/Musikmesse_13_Kemper_Amps_Profiler_Power_Head_and_Profiler_Power_Rack.aspx Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT We get to hear a demo of their newest amp, the Twin Channel CR60C http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130416/2251/Musikmesse_13_Orange_Amps_Twin_Channel_CR60C_Demo.aspx Tue, 16 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT Check out Bogner's new line of pedals! http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130415/2248/Musikmesse_13_Bogner_Harlow_Wessex_Burnley_and_Oxford_Pedal_Demos.aspx Mon, 15 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT In this segment, Justin and Eva detail their go-to instruments and signal chains. http://www.premierguitar.com/Video/20130409/2247/Rig_Rundown_Pinks_Justin_Derrico_and_Eva_Gardner.aspx Tue, 09 Apr 2013 00:00:00 GMT