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Where do you fit in? http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/To_Buy_or_Not_to_Buy_That_is_the_Question.aspx Steve Cook Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:48:00 GMT Jim Weider talks recording at Allire Studios http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/Three_Days_Later_with_Jim_Weider.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:46:00 GMT Introducing new columnist Jared Scharff, guitarist for Saturday Night Live http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/The_Start_of_Something_New.aspx Jared Scharff Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:42:00 GMT Rich talks with Trace Adkins guitarist Brian Wooten http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/Sharing_the_Stage_with_Brian_Wooten.aspx Mon, 16 Nov 2009 21:21:00 GMT How to go acoustic if you're an electric player, or go electric if you're primarily acoustic. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/Exploring_the_Other_Side.aspx Mark Magdich Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:57:00 GMT Steve recounts his first guitar, a Seville Les Paul copy, and the feelings that went along with it. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Nov/Gear_Addiction_Recovery_Step_1_Your_First_Guitar.aspx Fri, 13 Nov 2009 11:43:00 GMT Winter's on its way. Hunker down and learn to play guitar - again! http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Nov/Back_to_the_Woodshed.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Fri, 06 Nov 2009 11:46:00 GMT Ways to manage your pedal compulsion http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Nov/Too_Many_Pedals.aspx Jeff Hollman Tue, 20 Oct 2009 22:48:00 GMT Rich Eckhard talks with top Nashville picker Mark Gillespe of Trace Adkins' band. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Nov/Sharing_the_Stage_with_Mark_Gillespie.aspx Tue, 20 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT Pedal addict Peter Stroud shares four of his go-to effects: EH #1 Echo, Janglebox Compression/Sustain, Pigtronix Attack Sustain and Red Witch Pentavocal Tremolo http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Nov/Pedalzzzzz.aspx Peter Stroud Mon, 19 Oct 2009 23:33:00 GMT What is mixing in the box, and what the pros think of it. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Nov/Mixing_in_the_Box.aspx Mon, 19 Oct 2009 19:35:00 GMT Knowing a little extra about your bass amps and cabs can go a long way to smooth gigs. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Nov/Get_To_Know_Your_Bass_Amp_Part_1.aspx Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:23:00 GMT Read Steve's list of 15 signs of gear addiction, and share your own. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Oct/Are_You_a_Gear_Addict.aspx Sat, 10 Oct 2009 20:39:00 GMT Looking for inspiration in the world around you http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Oct/A_muse_ment_Park.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Fri, 02 Oct 2009 09:50:00 GMT Doing double duty with an acoustic-electric http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Oct/The_Word_of_the_Day_is_Hybrid.aspx Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:27:00 GMT Ask yourself the question: How can I be me with less? http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Oct/The_Essence_of_Simplicity.aspx Steve Cook Fri, 18 Sep 2009 02:23:00 GMT Jam in the dark to open your mind http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Oct/Just_Close_Your_Eyes.aspx Fri, 18 Sep 2009 00:10:00 GMT Options for mimicking amplifiers with software or hardware. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Oct/Amp_Simulators_101.aspx Nick Schenkel Thu, 17 Sep 2009 21:54:00 GMT Steve encounters a new challenge: playing banjo licks on a guitar http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Sep/Playing_Outside_the_Box_Banjo_Tuning_on_Guitar.aspx Wed, 02 Sep 2009 16:42:00 GMT Recognizing the legend that is James Jamerson http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Sep/You_Know_Him_as_T_B_Player.aspx Wed, 19 Aug 2009 10:56:00 GMT Tony Levin talks about recording tracks on bass and Chapman Stick http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Sep/Stick_Men_Bass_Man_Tony_Levin.aspx Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:13:00 GMT Recording the best possible bass tracks for your song http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Sep/Rock_that_Bass.aspx Chris Sheidies Tue, 18 Aug 2009 14:52:00 GMT Peter Stroud's tips to becoming a great rhythm guitarist http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Sep/_I_m_the_rhythm_guitarist.aspx Peter Stroud Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:41:00 GMT How to get in a groove by laying off on a chops extravaganza http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Sep/Chops_versus_Groove.aspx Tue, 18 Aug 2009 13:09:00 GMT In an era when tabs for almost any song are a few mouse clicks away, Steve give us some pointers on figuring out songs the tried-and-true way - with our ears. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Aug/Learning_to_Trust_Your_Ears_The_Art_of_Transcribing.aspx Steve Ouimette Tue, 04 Aug 2009 15:35:00 GMT One group of products that has made a huge impact on the guitar modeling world is the VG series from Roland http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jun/Modeling_VG_Style.aspx Jeff Law Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:25:00 GMT How much do you know about “re-amping?” http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/May/Exploring_Gear_Box.aspx Jeff Barnett Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:24:00 GMT Balancing your ears, in-ear monitors and stage monitors for a real feel of what the audience is hearing. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/Listen_To_Your_Ears.aspx Rich Eckhardt Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:10:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jul/Take_Your_Drive_to_the_Country.aspx Rich Eckhardt Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:10:00 GMT Rich Eckhardt remembers how effects molded his playing in the early days of his playing http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/Special_Effects_My_Early_Experience_With_Effects_Pedals.aspx Rich Eckhardt Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:08:00 GMT Why you should never record with reverb http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Mar/Recording_with_Reverb_The_Big_No_No.aspx Rich Eckhardt Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:06:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Nov/Pedals_We_Don_t_Need_No_Stinkin_Pedals.aspx Rich Eckhardt Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:04:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/Cool_Adventures_in_Hot_Places.aspx Rich Eckhardt Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:03:00 GMT Don't let your old guitars gather dust! http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Dec/Find_Em_Keep_Em_Tweak_Em.aspx Rich Eckhardt Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:03:00 GMT I recently had the pleasure of doing a recording session with the renowned bass player, Randy Coven, who’s played with some of the best guitarists of our time http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jun/Ace_of_Bass.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:47:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/May/Shure_Fire_Miking.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 22 Jul 2009 14:47:00 GMT Some tips for playing on TV, so that you'll be ready when your big break comes. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Aug/Television_the_True_Final_Frontier.aspx Rich Eckhardt Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:40:00 GMT Peter Stroud covers the list of gear he brings to recording sessions. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Aug/Recording_Session_Gear.aspx Peter Stroud Tue, 21 Jul 2009 16:12:00 GMT Steve shows us why options are such a good thing when figuring out your bass sound while playing live. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Aug/Live_and_Let_DI.aspx Steve Cook Tue, 21 Jul 2009 13:55:00 GMT Mitch clues us in on some recording tricks to make your guitar tone sound even more massive. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Aug/Get_Big_or_Go_Home.aspx Mitch Gallagher Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:20:00 GMT Billy Squier talks about his gear, playing with Ringo, and touring. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Aug/Gearing_up_with_Billy_Squier.aspx Rich Tozzoli Tue, 21 Jul 2009 12:00:00 GMT An easy recording setup for band practice http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Oct/Joes_Woes_Recording_Practice.aspx Joe Coffey Thu, 16 Jul 2009 15:38:00 GMT Meet Susan Weinert, a jazz guitarist who blends nylon string guitars and MIDI technology http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jul/Nylon_meet_MIDI_Susan_Weinert.aspx Vicki Genfan Wed, 08 Jul 2009 16:41:00 GMT How to put everything together for a sound that's uniquely you http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jul/Creating_Your_Signature_Guitar_Sound.aspx Steve Ouimette Thu, 02 Jul 2009 06:34:00 GMT Mitch Gallagher shares eight more tips on guitar recording http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jul/8_More_Steps_for_Stellar_Guitar_Recordings.aspx Mitch Gallagher Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:14:00 GMT Getting together with friends for a night of guitar http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jul/Wine_Guitars_and_Song.aspx Rich Tozzoli Wed, 17 Jun 2009 14:11:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jul/Americas_Toughest_Tour.aspx Rich Eckhardt Wed, 17 Jun 2009 13:15:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jul/Breaking_Out_of_the_Box_Method.aspx Dan Berkowitz Wed, 17 Jun 2009 06:58:00 GMT Rich Eckhard shares studio tips from the recording of his latest album http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jun/Lets_Jump_into_the_Fire_Recording_Cottage_City_Firehouse.aspx Rich Eckhardt Thu, 04 Jun 2009 16:24:00 GMT Peter Stroud looks at the different pros, cons and options for employing or ignoring an effects loop http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jun/Effects_Loops.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 04 Jun 2009 10:27:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/May/Are_You_Listening_With_Your_Eyes.aspx R.G. Keen Thu, 04 Jun 2009 07:32:00 GMT Which amp is right for you? This list will help you decide. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jun/Top_10_Tips_for_Buying_an_Amp.aspx Steve Ouimette Thu, 28 May 2009 10:59:00 GMT 8 ways $20 can save your life on tour http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jun/The_Best_20_Ever_Spent.aspx Steve Cook Tue, 19 May 2009 23:54:00 GMT Mitch Gallagher shares his tips for professional-sounding recording http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jun/7_Steps_to_Stellar_Guitar_Recordings.aspx Mitch Gallagher Tue, 19 May 2009 23:50:00 GMT Optimizing your mixing environment to make sure you're hearing what you need to hear http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jun/Creating_Accurate_Mixing_Environments.aspx Rich Tozzoli Tue, 19 May 2009 23:25:00 GMT Break free of your usual habits by using just one string to play -- you'll be surprised at the results. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/May/Rut_Buster_Playing_On_Just_One_String.aspx Steve Ouimette Thu, 30 Apr 2009 14:02:00 GMT Working with legendary songwriter, Lamont Dozier and Justin Hayward http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/May/Legends_Lyrics.aspx John Bohlinger Tue, 28 Apr 2009 12:36:00 GMT Dan shares his tips on developing versatility that will help land gigs http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/May/Building_Versatility_on_Bass.aspx Dan Berkowitz Mon, 20 Apr 2009 11:35:00 GMT How to sit in without butting in http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/May/Sitting_In.aspx Rich Eckhardt Mon, 20 Apr 2009 10:28:00 GMT Peter Stroud answers reader questions on cutting down hum and noise in your rig http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/May/Tone_Tips_Q_A_Tackling_Noise.aspx Peter Stroud Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:56:00 GMT Talking with John Abercrombie about his latest project with Ray Levier and Mike Stern called Ray's Way http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/May/John_Abercrombies_Stereo_Rig.aspx Rich Tozzoli Mon, 20 Apr 2009 09:15:00 GMT Shut Your Sound Hole! http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Aug/Joes_Woes_Acoustic_Feedback.aspx Joe Coffey Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:45:00 GMT The Journey for a Bass-Worthy Bassman Amp http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Sep/A_Bassman_for_Bassists.aspx Dan Berkowitz Mon, 30 Mar 2009 13:08:00 GMT Shifting gear for the right fit http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Nov/Quest_for_an_Acoustic_Bass_Amp.aspx Dan Berkowitz Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:45:00 GMT Winner of the 2007 North American Rock Guitar Competition shares his expertise http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Dec/Competition_Advice_from_Jamie_Robinson.aspx Premier Guitar Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:19:00 GMT 2007's Guitar Hero shares some tips http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Dec/Competition_Advice_from_Ladd_Smith.aspx Premier Guitar Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:19:00 GMT A competition veteran guides your competition hopes http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Dec/Competition_Advice_from_Jon_Kabbash.aspx Premier Guitar Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:18:00 GMT Trey kindly shares his competition secrets http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Dec/Competition_Advice_from_Trey_Alexander.aspx Premier Guitar Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:18:00 GMT One of few females on the competition circuit shows us the ropes http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Dec/Competition_Advice_from_Amy_K.aspx Premier Guitar Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:17:00 GMT Competition advice from a veteran player http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Dec/Competition_Advice_from_Rodney_VerBrugge.aspx Premier Guitar Mon, 30 Mar 2009 11:17:00 GMT That little voice in your head is NOT your friend http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jan/Play_Don_t_Think.aspx John Bohlinger Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:06:00 GMT Some solutions from Seymour Duncan, MXR, SansAmp and Radial http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jan/Solving_the_Bass_DI_Dilemma.aspx Dan Berkowitz Fri, 27 Mar 2009 15:06:00 GMT 230 Engaged: Listen and watch the wave forms http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Feb/APHEX_230_Audio_Clips_Hear_and_See_the_Difference.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:32:00 GMT The Secret of Envelope Filter Pedals http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Feb/How_to_Funk_Up_Your_Bass.aspx Dan Berkowitz Fri, 27 Mar 2009 14:31:00 GMT A frown for the smiley face http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Mar/Bass_EQ_Basics.aspx Dan Berkowitz Fri, 27 Mar 2009 12:23:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/May/Sounding_Your_Best_Pt_2.aspx Andy Anderson Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:22:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/May/I_Coulda_Been_a_Contender.aspx Kevin Borden Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:17:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/May/Convoluting_Reverb_Pt_2.aspx Rich Tozzoli Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:10:00 GMT John Bohlinger lands a gig on an HDNet concert, and takes us along for the ride. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/May/Big_Gigs_with_Strangers.aspx John Bohlinger Fri, 27 Mar 2009 10:03:00 GMT Trials and tribulations on the Toby Keith tour http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Sep/Troubleshooting_for_the_Biggest_Baddest_Tour.aspx Rich Eckhardt Wed, 25 Mar 2009 11:35:00 GMT A brief history of the different avenues guitarists go down in their quest for distortion. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Apr/The_Endless_Quest_for_Distortion.aspx Steve Ouimette Fri, 20 Mar 2009 10:19:00 GMT Five tips to help you succeed in the music industry http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Apr/Five_Rules_of_Touring_Bass_Players.aspx Steve Cook Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:25:00 GMT Spreading the love equally between electric and acoustic http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Apr/Acoustic_or_Electric_You_Don_t_Have_to_Choose.aspx Rich Eckhardt Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:17:00 GMT A look at optimal mic placement for recording amps http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Apr/Assume_the_Position.aspx Rich Tozzoli Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:17:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Nov/A_Day_in_the_Tour_Life.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:03:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Oct/Bidding_on_that_vintage_amp.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:03:00 GMT Flying with your axe without busting it up. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Sep/Flying_With_Guitars.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:03:00 GMT A look at the pros and cons of going wireless. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Sep/Gone_Wireless.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:03:00 GMT Since there wasn’t enough space to cover them all in the last issue, I’ll continue with some of the favorite pickups I’m using these days or have liked over the years. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Mar/Fave_Pickups_Pt_2.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:02:00 GMT In the past I could get away with a pedalboard and a couple of amps, but as the songs and our production became more elaborate with more guitar parts to be covered I found myself doing a bit of an Irish jig trying to hit all of the switches on cue. So I succumbed to … THE RACK http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jun/Rig_Show_Tell.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:02:00 GMT Peter Stroud's secondary rig http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jun/The_B_Rig.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:02:00 GMT I most always use two mics on a guitar amp, be it a single speaker, 2x12 or 4x12 cab. This way, you can either pull up each individually or blend the two together for a variety of sounds http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/May/No_Hassle_Taped_Tone.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:02:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Nov/Sprucing_Up_that_Vintage_Amp.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:02:00 GMT Talking about favorite pickups is equivalent to carrying on about beer. You’ve got domestic and imports, microbrewers and homebrews. Everybody has a favorite. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Feb/Fave_Pickups_Pt_1.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:01:00 GMT When at home I’ll often find myself late at night at my work bench tweezing and tweaking amps and guitars … especially amps that I buy off of eBay. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jan/More_Wiring_Tricks.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Feb/Promo_Tour_Journal.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jan/Don_t_Ditch_the_CDs_Yet.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:01:00 GMT Last month I talked about the thought process behind pulling together my stage rig. This month, I’ll take you through a more detailed description. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jul/Rig_Show_Tell_Part_2.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:01:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jul/On_Tour_with_Sheryl_Crow_Acoustic_Edition.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:01:00 GMT I’ve recently upgraded my home recording setup, so I thought I’d talk about it this month. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Apr/Home_Recording_Guitars.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Apr/Promo_Tour_Journal_Cont.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT Peter Stroud shows off his pedal collection. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Aug/Too_Many_Pedals.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/Going_Deep_in_the_Big_Apple.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Dec/KT88s.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Dec/The_DNC_Gig.aspx Peter Stroud Thu, 05 Mar 2009 12:00:00 GMT In my youth, the legendary John Hartford (“Gentle on My Mind”) gave me a magical piece of advice that I have embraced ever since. “If you want to be taken seriously in this business, write and perform your own music.” http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jul/Heavy_Lifting_and_Songwriting.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:41:00 GMT This month, Sideman Survival columnist John Bohlinger takes us behind the scenes of his latest reality TV project. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Sep/The_Surreal_McCoys_A_Dose_of_Reality_on_Reality_TV.aspx John Bohlinger Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:29:00 GMT Playing the same licks over and over? Read this. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Sep/Quit_Playing_Guitar.aspx John Bohlinger Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:28:00 GMT Accoutrements and substance http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Mar/Money_Can_t_Buy_Me_Tone.aspx John Bohlinger Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:27:00 GMT The remedy: getting uncomfortable http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Nov/Gig_Burnout.aspx John Bohlinger Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:27:00 GMT Drugs and rock n'roll don't have to go hand-in-hand http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Nov/Romanticizing_the_Drug_Musician_Mythos.aspx John Bohlinger Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:27:00 GMT Tips for auditioning like a pro http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Dec/Auditions_Stress_Filled_Pay_Free_Torture.aspx John Bohlinger Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:26:00 GMT Those seemingly useless riffs might just come back to you when you need them the most. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Dec/Chet_Ties_It_All_Together.aspx John Bohlinger Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:26:00 GMT Eat your vegetables -- it pays off http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Feb/Clubbing.aspx John Bohlinger Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:26:00 GMT Staring down the terrifying black-hole of over-tweaking. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jul/What_Happened_to_Eddies_Tone.aspx John Bohlinger Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:26:00 GMT How changing up your arsenal can stimulate your brain http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jun/Stepping_Out_on_Your_Main_Squeeze.aspx John Bohlinger Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:26:00 GMT Don't let airline damage happen to you! http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Apr/Fear_of_Flying.aspx John Bohlinger Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:25:00 GMT How being different can be exactly what a producer needs http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/Let_Your_Freak_Flag_Fly.aspx John Bohlinger Thu, 05 Mar 2009 11:25:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Feb/Ribbons_101.aspx Rich Tozzoli Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:07:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Mar/Meet_the_MW1.aspx Rich Tozzoli Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:07:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Apr/Convoluting_Reverb.aspx Rich Tozzoli Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:06:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jul/The_Highs_and_Lows_of_Filtering.aspx Rich Tozzoli Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:05:00 GMT Inside the home studio with producer Mark Muller http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jun/Meet_a_Pro_Marc_Muller.aspx Rich Tozzoli Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:05:00 GMT What is an omni mic, and why should you think about using one? http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Sep/All_Hear_This_Omni_directional_Mics.aspx Rich Tozzoli Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:05:00 GMT Think twice before adding distortion to your recordings. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Dec/Recording_with_Distortion.aspx Rich Tozzoli Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:04:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Nov/A_5_1_Surround_sound_Primer_Part_2.aspx Rich Tozzoli Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:04:00 GMT A guide to proper in-home and live speaker setup. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Oct/A_5_1_Surround_Sound_Primer.aspx Rich Tozzoli Thu, 05 Mar 2009 10:04:00 GMT Steve Ouimette share's his harmonic-sliding technique, along with an audio clip of it in action http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/Sliding_Harmonics.aspx Steve Ouimette Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:17:00 GMT How to record a cranked-up sound without disturbing the peace. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jul/Look_Ma_No_Speakers.aspx Steve Ouimette Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:17:00 GMT Opening up your tonal possibilities with unconventional approaches http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jun/Inspiration_From_Altered_Tunings.aspx Steve Ouimette Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:17:00 GMT Can random numbers make a song? http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Oct/Playing_the_Numbers.aspx Steve Ouimette Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:16:00 GMT Turning Your Own Ideas Inside Out http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Sep/Playing_Backwards_Forward.aspx Steve Ouimette Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:16:00 GMT 10 simple tips to get the most out of your playing http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Dec/Top_10_Tips_for_All_Guitarists.aspx Steve Ouimette Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:15:00 GMT Vibrato techniques are explored http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Nov/The_Art_of_Vibrato.aspx Steve Ouimette Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:15:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Mar/The_Buzz_in_Amp_Modeling.aspx Yuval Fuchs Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:06:00 GMT You’ve worked hard on your tone. You’ve got the settings on your amp and effects dialed in. How do you go about capturing that tone in a recording? http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Apr/Maximum_Miking.aspx David Klausner Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:06:00 GMT Have you ever wondered why a dynamic microphone can be plugged into a 100-foot long cable and still sound great, but your guitar tone starts to crap out after just 20 feet? The difference is in the signal. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jul/Speaking_Directly.aspx Ron Daniel Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:05:00 GMT Control Tone with Mic Placement http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Aug/Recording_Acoustic_Guitar.aspx Mark Magdich Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:04:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Dec/The_Lowdown_on_Baritone_Guitars.aspx Art Hill Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:04:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jan/EQing_Acoustic_Guitar_Tracks.aspx Forrest Powell Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:04:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Nov/MIDI_Switching.aspx Tim Harrington Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:04:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Oct/Guitar_Amp_Polygamy.aspx Brian Cravens Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:04:00 GMT Be the master of heavy tones http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Sep/Getting_Heavy.aspx Arend Raby Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:04:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Mar/Re_amping_for_Perfect_Tone.aspx Mike Picotte Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:03:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/The_Delicate_World_of_Ribbons.aspx Joel Gragg Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:01:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jul/Role_Playing.aspx Robert Williams Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:01:00 GMT While most musicians feel they are always ready to record, sometimes they realize that they are spending more time tinkering than jamming, so follow these tips and you'll be saving time and money while avoiding stress. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jun/Be_Prepared_in_the_Studio.aspx Kurt Martin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:01:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/May/KORE_Recording_Concepts.aspx Sean Woolridge and Nick Schenkel Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:01:00 GMT The importance of pickups in amping acoustics. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Sep/Your_Acoustic_Amplified.aspx Joel Gragg Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:01:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Nov/Put_A_Load_On.aspx Robert Williams Wed, 04 Mar 2009 11:00:00 GMT Keeping TABS on a Bass Legend http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Aug/Billy_Sheehan_Shy_Boy_at_LaMoures.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:38:00 GMT Recently, I had the pleasure of catching up with Will Ray, the renowned guitarist from The Hellecasters http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jul/B_Bender_Mojo.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:38:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Nov/Stanley_Clarke_Bass_In_Your_Face.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:37:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Oct/Doug_Stapp_Dr_Frankenstein.aspx Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:37:00 GMT Brian catches up with Steve Vai to chat about his new track, "Freak Show Excess." http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Sep/Steve_Vai_the_Bulgarian_Blaze.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:37:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Dec/Andy_Timmons_Creating_Killer_Tone.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:36:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Feb/Channeling_the_Guitar_Hero_Doug_Doppler.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:36:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jan/Joe_Satriani_Creating_the_Engine.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:36:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Mar/Eric_Johnsons_NASA_Tone.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:36:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Apr/Zakk_Wylde_Wylde_Child.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:35:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/May/Geoff_Gray_Far_Away_Studios.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:35:00 GMT A look at four lesser-known artists of the custom guitar http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jun/World_Class_but_not_world_famous_Luthiers.aspx Rick Wheeler Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:34:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/Shredding_the_Rumba_Marcus_Nand.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:33:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jul/Mr_Ibanezs_Mantra.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:33:00 GMT Tony Emmanuel's gear and techniques on his "Cantina Senese" recording http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jun/Tommy_Emmanuel_Finger_Picking_Licks.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:33:00 GMT This month Brian sits down with veteran rocker Steve Morse http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Oct/Steve_Morse_on_Cruise_Control.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:32:00 GMT Brian talks with Howard about his most recent work on the Led Zeppelin tribute cd. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Sep/Howard_Hart_Majestic_Touch.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:32:00 GMT http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Nov/Chris_Mahoney_Whole_Lotta_Guitar.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:31:00 GMT Larry Van Fleet explains his techniques for recording "D'yer Maker" http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Dec/Larry_Van_Fleet_Getting_the_Led_Out.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 04 Mar 2009 10:30:00 GMT Getting back to basics brings you in touch with your gear http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Mar/The_Economy_Of_Tone.aspx Steve Ouimette Fri, 20 Feb 2009 14:52:00 GMT Looking for upright bass sound with your electric bass? Dan has some tips... http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Mar/Electric_Bass_Upright_Sound.aspx Dan Berkowitz Tue, 10 Feb 2009 11:00:00 GMT A look at the new features of Pro Tools 8 http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Mar/Pro_Tools_8.aspx Rich Tozzoli Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:28:00 GMT Neal Schon talks bout recording his latest, I on U. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Mar/Neal_Schon_Has_His_I_on_U.aspx Brian Tarquin Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:15:00 GMT The merits of cranking the clean channel and riding the guitar's volume control for effect http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Mar/At_Your_Fingertips.aspx Peter Stroud Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:12:00 GMT The ins and outs of MIDI-compatible guitars http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Mar/MIDI_Guitar.aspx David Klausner Tue, 10 Feb 2009 10:10:00 GMT Steve explores pick materials that are far from the norm. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/The_Alternate_Pick.aspx Steve Ouimette Fri, 23 Jan 2009 11:37:00 GMT When to drop the dough on some new gear. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/Get_What_You_Play_For.aspx Steve Cook Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:10:00 GMT New Zealand's Martin Winch talks about recording his acoustic version of Led Zeppelin's Kashmir http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/Martin_Winch_State_of_Kashmir.aspx Brian Tarquin Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:06:00 GMT Advice on getting the big gig http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/The_Big_Audition.aspx Peter Stroud Wed, 14 Jan 2009 10:00:00 GMT A stereo live setup can make mix concerns a thing of the past http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/Going_Stereo.aspx Tim Harrington Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:21:00 GMT Robin Trower talks about his recording techniques on his latest, Seven Moons http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/Robin_Trower_Seven_Moons_Tone.aspx Brian Tarquin Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:19:00 GMT How to tweak the EQ to make the most of your recordings. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/Optimal_Low_End_Mixing.aspx Rich Tozzoli Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:15:00 GMT Peter Stroud's rig for Sheryl Crow's Australia/New Zealand tour http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/Tour_Rig_Geekin_2008.aspx Peter Stroud Mon, 15 Dec 2008 13:00:00 GMT Avoiding the dreaded "Popeye Arm" when playing at the speed of light. http://magazine.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/5_Tips_to_Relax_While_Playing_Fast.aspx Steve Ouimette Mon, 15 Dec 2008 12:15:00 GMT