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Album Review: Joe Satriani - "Unstoppable Momentum" Not since the heyday of hearing “Satch Boogie” and “Cliffs of Dover” on the radio has instrumental guitar rock been so fun. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Album_Review_Joe_Satriani_Unstoppable_Momentum.aspx Jason Shadrick Mon, 08 Apr 2013 15:26:00 GMT Album Review: Brad Paisley - "Wheelhouse" Country shred, double-stop licks, and G-bender pulls salvage Paisley's most pop-sounding album to date. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Album_Review_Brad_Paisley_Wheelhouse.aspx Jason Shadrick Wed, 03 Apr 2013 20:31:00 GMT Eastman AR371CESB Archtop Review Eastman's affordable jazzbox puts ES-175 style in the hands of jazzers and rockers alike for under $800. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Eastman_AR371CESB_Archtop_Review.aspx Adam Perlmutter Thu, 04 Apr 2013 08:53:00 GMT Ibanez AFJ957 7-String Archtop Review At just $800, this Premier Gear Award-winning 7-string jazz box from Ibanez is perhaps the least-expensive, quality 7-string hollowbody on the market. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Ibanez_AFJ957_7_String_Archtop_Review.aspx Joe Charupakorn Thu, 28 Mar 2013 08:57:00 GMT Z.Vex Basstortion Pedal Review The mad scientists at Z.Vex dial up some amp-inspired overdrive tailored specifically for bassists with the Basstortion. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Z_Vex_Basstortion_Pedal_Review.aspx Dave Abdo Wed, 27 Mar 2013 15:09:00 GMT Way Huge Echo-Puss Pedal Review The Echo-Puss is designed to appeal to players who favor the delay times and modulation circuitry of delay pedals from the ’70s and ’80s http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Way_Huge_Echo_Puss_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Tue, 26 Mar 2013 13:43:00 GMT Z.Vex Loop Gate Pedal Review The Loop Gate combines the relatively simple and familiar principles of noise gating and effects loops in a way that opens up huge new tonal possibilities. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Z_Vex_Loop_Gate_Pedal_Review.aspx Lyle Zaehringer Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:20:00 GMT Album Review: Meat Puppets - "Rat Farm" On this 14th effort, the Puppets’ calm complexity sprawls through folk, reggae, blues, whammy hair rock, psychedelic grunge, boom-chick twang, and more. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Album_Review_Meat_Puppets_Rat_Farm.aspx Tessa Jeffers Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:40:00 GMT Album Review: My Bloody Valentine - "mbv" Like a mirror to the sprawling gestation period that gave rise to mbv, notions like hooks, tempo, mix, and melody exist in their own exploded, drifting reality. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Album_Review_My_Bloody_Valentine_mbv.aspx Charles Saufley Tue, 05 Mar 2013 15:48:00 GMT Bose L1 1S With B2 Bass Module and ToneMatch Review The 1S from Bose, their latest iteration in the L1 series, is a solid solution for solo artists looking for quality sound and maximum portability. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Bose_L1_1S_With_B2_Bass_Module_and_ToneMatch_Review.aspx Luke Viertel Wed, 06 Mar 2013 22:31:00 GMT Carr Impala Amp Review Carr’s new Impala is a take on the great blackface incarnation of the Fender Bassman—and like a lot of Carr amps, they’ve taken a great idea and run in some very interesting directions. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Carr_Impala_Amp_Review.aspx Alex Maiolo Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:16:00 GMT EMG 66-N/57-B Humbuckers Review Blending vintage character and EMG’s trademark fidelity, the new 57-B and 66-N humbuckers might just become modern classics. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/EMG_66_N_57_B_Humbuckers_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:08:00 GMT Godin Montreal Premiere Electric Guitar Review Godin's Montreal Premiere is a cool deviation from established semi-hollow design templates that's beautifully built and delivers a more playable, comfortable, and unique sounding guitar. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Godin_Montreal_Premiere_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT H.S. Anderson Mad Cat Electric Guitar Review If you’re looking for a masterfully built T-style with some unique quirks, the H.S. Andersen Mad Cat is a straight-up killer guitar. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Hs_Anderson_Mad_Cat_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Joe Charupakorn Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT Island Forty-Four Electric Guitar Review Island’s Forty-Four is a handcrafted, handsome reinterpretation of the small-bodied, single-pickup Harmony H44. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Island_Forty_Four_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Adam Perlmutter Wed, 06 Mar 2013 23:54:00 GMT MXR M222 Talk Box Review MXR's M222 Talk Box is a rethink of the talk box formula that emphasizes reliability, circumvents the need for an additional amp, and focuses on affordability. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/MXR_M222_Talk_Box_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:07:00 GMT Reuss RSH-02 Pedal Review Like the first incarnation RSH-01, the Reuss RSH-02 pedal combines Distortion + and Blue Box-style circuits in a single enclosure, but is made in China and more affordable. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Reuss_RSH_02_Pedal_Review.aspx Alex Maiolo Wed, 13 Mar 2013 09:19:00 GMT Sonuus Wahoo Pedal Review The new Sonuus Wahoo pedal captures the spirit of simple synthesis, the vocal responsiveness of a great wah, and both classic and unusual modulation effects in a single robust design. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Sonuus_Wahoo_Pedal_Review.aspx Matthew Holliman Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:20:00 GMT Tech 21 VT Bass 1000 & B410-VT Bass Rig Review The combination of a VT Bass 1000 head and B410-VT cab makes for a pretty incredible bass rig that gets very, very close to the sound and feel of a classic Ampeg SVT. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Tech_21_VT_Bass_1000_B410_VT_Bass_Rig_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:30:00 GMT Waterstone Meaden FL Fretless Bass Review One of their most recent offerings, the Meaden bass (named after ’60s British mod icon Peter Meaden), is a fine example of familiar, new, and vintage—all rolled into one. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Waterstone_Meaden_FL_Fretless_Bass_Review.aspx Steve Cook Tue, 05 Mar 2013 13:06:00 GMT Album Review: Eric Clapton - "Old Sock" Clapton has fully completed the transformation from elder blues statesman to professional musicologist. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Apr/Album_Review_Eric_Clapton_Old_Sock.aspx Jason Shadrick Mon, 25 Mar 2013 14:48:00 GMT Godin Session Custom Electric Guitar Review The new Session Custom—a Tele-inspired solidbody—is the company’s stab at something a little more familiar. Of course, being a Godin, there’s more here than meets the eye. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/Godin_Session_Custom_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Joe Charupakorn Wed, 30 Jan 2013 14:06:00 GMT TC Electronic Ditto Looper Pedal Review The Ditto Looper is a pedal of immense musical potential that can stretch your sound palate and inspire composition while remaining entirely intuitive. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/TC_Electronic_Ditto_Looper_Pedal_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Wed, 30 Jan 2013 15:48:00 GMT Strymon Mobius Pedal Review The Mobius is a pedal of very deep capabilities that exponentially widens the sound potential of a pedalboard, opens up studio and production possibilities, and can inspire whole tunes. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/Strymon_Mobius_Pedal_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Wed, 16 Jan 2013 15:31:00 GMT Album Review: Arbouretum - "Coming Out of the Fog" http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/Album_Review_Arbouretum_Coming_Out_of_the_Fog.aspx Andy Ellis Mon, 21 Jan 2013 16:44:00 GMT Album Review: Ben Harper and Charlie Musselwhite - "Get Up!" http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/Album_Review_Ben_Harper_and_Charlie_Musselwhite_Get_Up.aspx Jason Shadrick Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:31:00 GMT Album Review: Brokeback - "Brokeback and the Black Rock" http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/Album_Review_Brokeback_Brokeback_and_the_Black_Rock.aspx Rich Osweiler Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:38:00 GMT Album Review: Smashing Pumpkins - Mellon Collie and the Infinite Sadness—Deluxe Box Set http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/Album_Review_Smashing_Pumpkins_Mellon_Collie_and_the_Infinite_Sadness_Deluxe_Box_Set.aspx Jason Shadrick Tue, 08 Jan 2013 15:40:00 GMT Celestial Effects Cancer Wah The Fuzz? Pedal Review By consolidating four top-quality analog effects in a single unit, the Cancer Wah the Fuzz? from Celestial Effects is at once simple, flexible, and extremely powerful, and it delivers an impressive combination of functional and far-out sounds. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/Celestial_Effects_Cancer_Wah_The_Fuzz_Pedal_Review.aspx Alex Maiolo Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:08:00 GMT Eastwood Airline Espanada Electric Guitar Review With the Airline Espanada, Eastwood has delivered a great-playing hollowbody that brims with vintage authenticity, even if it doesn’t deliver all of the mojo of the original. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/Eastwood_Airline_Espanada_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Adam Perlmutter Mon, 14 Jan 2013 11:50:00 GMT Fender Vibro-King 20th Anniversary Amp Review Even with a recipe that's concocted from familiar old-school Fender elements, the Vibro-King sings with a unique voice that’s suited to a variety of blues and classic rock settings. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/Fender_Vibro_King_20th_Anniversary_Amp_Review.aspx Jason Shadrick Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:10:00 GMT Gretsch G5442BDC Electromatic Bass Review The Gretsch G5442BDC Electromatic bass is a well-constructed instrument with lots of usable tones and an undeniably cool retro vibe. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/Gretsch_G5442BDC_Electromatic_Bass_Review.aspx Steve Cook Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:18:00 GMT Jacques Meistersinger Pedal Review Though the Jacques Meistersinger is capable of deep and radical sounds, the pedal is suited to a less-is-more approach, and its transparency may find scores of players reconsidering their aversions to the chorus effect. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/Jacques_Meistersinger_Pedal_Review.aspx Al Santangelo Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:24:00 GMT Nace M1-18R Amp Review Though the Nace M1-18R will exceed the budget of most casual players, it verges on being a work of art and can be a dangerous weapon in the studio and small-to-medium sized stages. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/Nace_M1_18R_Amp_Review.aspx Matthew Holliman Mon, 21 Jan 2013 10:42:00 GMT Overton Flyweight 500 Micro Amp Review With so many well-thought-out features in such a budget-friendly package, Overton has taken a step in the right direction with the Flyweight 500 micro amp. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/Overton_Flyweight_500_Micro_Amp_Review.aspx Steve Cook Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:25:00 GMT PRS 408 Maple Top Electric Guitar Review With its comfortable but substantial neck, artfully and precisely built body and hardware, and vast array of timbres, the PRS 408 Maple Top is an amazing tool for carving out a very individual tone. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/PRS_408_Maple_Top_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx James Rotondi Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:11:00 GMT Recording King RO-310 Acoustic Guitar Review Recording King’s new Adirondack-spruce-and-mahogany RO-310 is almost a greatest-hits fusion of popular OM and 000 features. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/Recording_King_RO_310_Acoustic_Guitar_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:11:00 GMT Way Huge Supa-Puss Pedal Review If you’re a guitarist who wears a lot of hats—ambient texturalist one night, roots rocker the next—the Supa-Puss analog delay may just be the one pedal that stays in your rig for every occasion. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/Way_Huge_Supa_Puss_Pedal_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Tue, 08 Jan 2013 22:12:00 GMT Pigtronix Infinity Looper Pedal Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Feb/Pigtronix_Infinity_Looper_Pedal_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Thu, 10 Jan 2013 10:35:00 GMT FuzzHugger(fx) Pocket Arcade Pedal Review The Pocket Arcade combines fuzz, oscillation, octave, and modulation to offer a wealth of weird tones in a tiny, compact form. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/FuzzHugger_fx_Pocket_Arcade_Pedal_Review.aspx Matthew Holliman Wed, 02 Jan 2013 13:52:00 GMT Carr Bloke Amp Review A powerhouse throwback to raunchy classic rock tones with Carr's signature quality and responsiveness. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/Carr_Bloke_Amp_Review.aspx Matthew Holliman Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:23:00 GMT Copilot FX Cubic Bass Octave Pedal Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/Copilot_FX_Cubic_Bass_Octave_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:12:00 GMT Mesa/Boogie Tone-Burst, Throttle Box, Grid Slammer, and Flux-Drive Pedal Reviews Rather than trying to stuff too much in a single unit, the company has designed pedals that serve up specific flavors of overdrive. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/Mesa_Boogie_Tone_Burst_Throttle_Box_Grid_Slammer_and_Flux_Drive_Pedal_Reviews.aspx Jordan Wagner Thu, 27 Dec 2012 16:33:00 GMT Jackson SLATXMGQ3-6 X-Series Soloist Electric Guitar review The SLATXMGQ3-6 combines famed Jackson playability with EMGS and a sub-$1,000 price point for high-gain versatility. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/Jackson_SLATXMGQ3_6_X_Series_Soloist_Electric_Guitar_review.aspx Al Santangelo Wed, 12 Dec 2012 16:32:00 GMT Album Review: Kurt Rosenwinkel - "Star of Jupiter" For his first quartet recording in a decade (and 10th as a leader), Rosenwinkel opened his compositional floodgates for a double album full of originals. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/Album_Review_Kurt_Rosenwinkel_Star_of_Jupiter.aspx Jason Shadrick Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:23:00 GMT Album Review: Neil Young and Crazy Horse - "Psychedelic Pill" Young’s latest, Psychedelic Pill, is a ferociously stubborn assertion that he has no intent to waver from his commitment to feeling, art, or for that matter, artlessness if that’s what moves him. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/Album_Review_Neil_Young_and_Crazy_Horse_Psychedelic_Pill.aspx Charles Saufley Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:24:00 GMT Album/DVD Review: Rage Against the Machine - "Rage Against the Machine - XX" Rage Against the Machine – XX 20th Anniversary Box Set is a double-CD, double-DVD package ripe with early concert footage (where Morello uses a ‘burst LP on “Wake Up”), seven raw demos of album material, and a 2010 show in Finsbury Park, London. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/Album_DVD_Review_Rage_Against_the_Machine_Rage_Against_the_Machine_XX.aspx Chris Kies Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:22:00 GMT Ashdown Classic Tube Magnifier CTM-300 Amp Review Capable of delivering clean and responsive to overdriven tones, Ashdown's CTM-300 is an an all-tube, 300-watt beast that boasts some modern enhancements, while still giving a nod to the amps of old. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/Ashdown_Classic_Tube_Magnifier_CTM_300_Amp_Review.aspx David Abdo Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:55:00 GMT Campbell American Guitars Space Biscuit Electric Guitar Review Beautifully playable and feeling perfectly broken-in right out of the case, the Space Biscuit from Campbell American Guitars is a space-age looking, rock-solid instrument that can sound gloriously traditional when you want it to. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/Campbell_American_Guitars_Space_Biscuit_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Adam Perlmutter Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:13:00 GMT DVD Review: Mudhoney - "Live in Berlin, 1988" Indeed, Live in Berlin is one of those artifacts that should forever alter the popular creation myth around Nevermind and the year that punk broke. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/DVD_Review_Mudhoney_Live_in_Berlin_1988.aspx Charles Saufley Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:26:00 GMT Fender Cabronita Telecaster Electric Guitar Review Putting the basic recipe of a Custom Shop Cabronita Especial within reach of players on a humbler budget, Fender has shown that it’s heard the pleas of Tele forum members by introducing the Mexican-made Cabronita Telecaster. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/Fender_Cabronita_Telecaster_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Jason Shadrick Mon, 10 Dec 2012 10:37:00 GMT Heptode Deep Crunch Pedal Review Heptode's Deep Crunch must be considered a serious contender for anyone looking to add classic preamp shimmer and drive to their favorite amp, or project studio players looking for an easy way to add Soldano-style dirt to digital mixes. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/Heptode_Deep_Crunch_Pedal_Review.aspx James Rotondi Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:17:00 GMT KW Cabs ST-2m Cab Review The ST-2m 2x12 cabinet from KW Cabs uses a combination of select hardwoods, finely tuned porting, non-braced baffles, and handpicked speakers to create a cabinet that packs a huge wallop and can easily hold its own next to larger 4x12 units. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/KW_Cabs_ST_2m_Cab_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:11:00 GMT L.R. Baggs M80 Pickup Review From heavy flatpicked strumming to delicate fingerstyle, the L.R. Baggs M80 soundhole pickup is a worthwhile investment that represents a pretty sweet value for any application. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/L_R_Baggs_M80_Pickup_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:37:00 GMT Laffing Dog Blue Dog Overdrive Pedal Review The very effective and powerful ways that the Blue Dog's clean-boost and overdrive circuits interact make it a virtual command center for gain staging. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/Laffing_Dog_Blue_Dog_Overdrive_Pedal_Review.aspx James Rotondi Wed, 19 Dec 2012 13:32:00 GMT Moog MF-104M Analog Delay Pedal Review Like other great Moog products, the limitless possibilities of the MF-104M analog delay lend themselves to happy accidents and experimentation. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/Moog_MF_104M_Analog_Delay_Pedal_Review.aspx Alex Maiolo Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:42:00 GMT Seymour Duncan SH-16 '59/Custom Hybrid Humbucker Review Able to handle both clean and overdriven sounds with ease, Seymour Duncan's SH-16 ’59/Custom Hybrid is a vintage-tinged humbucker that has a unique edge and enough modern muscle to play harder styles of music. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/Seymour_Duncan_SH_16_59_Custom_Hybrid_Humbucker_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Mon, 10 Dec 2012 11:10:00 GMT ZT Amplifiers Lunchbox Junior Amp Review Weighing only five pounds and armed with a couldn’t-be-easier control set, the solid-state ZT Junior sounds deceptively tube-like in terms of response and warmth. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2013/Jan/ZT_Amplifiers_Lunchbox_Junior_Amp_Review.aspx Matthew Holliman Mon, 10 Dec 2012 09:43:00 GMT Zoom MS-100BT MultiStomp with Bluetooth Pedal Review A multi-effect stompbox with downloadable effects and amp simulations and BlueTooth technology. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/Zoom_MS_100BT_MultiStomp_with_Bluetooth_Pedal_Review.aspx Lyle Zaehringer Wed, 05 Dec 2012 11:18:00 GMT Eastwood Airline ’59 Coronado Electric Guitar Review The latest retro creation from Eastwood channels vintage Supros with a voice that's all its own. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/Eastwood_Airline_59_Coronado_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Matthew Holliman Tue, 27 Nov 2012 16:39:00 GMT RogerThat Guitar Electronics Bass OD/DIS Pedal Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/RogerThat_Guitar_Electronics_Bass_OD_DIS_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Wed, 21 Nov 2012 12:32:00 GMT Mooer ShimVerb, Green Mile, Black Secret, and Pitch Box Pedal Reviews http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/Mooer_ShimVerb_Green_Mile_Black_Secret_and_Pitch_Box_Pedal_Reviews.aspx Matthew Holliman Wed, 14 Nov 2012 14:23:00 GMT Album Review: Aerosmith - "Music From Another Dimension" Aerosmith walks the line between pleasing those who long for the band’s ’70s sound and fans who first heard them blasting ‘90s pop ballads on a soundtrack. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/Album_Review_Aerosmith_Music_From_Another_Dimension.aspx Jason Shadrick Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:31:00 GMT Album Review: Deftones - "Koi No Yokan" Seven albums in, the mixing and mashing continues on Koi No Yokan. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/Album_Review_Deftones_Koi_No_Yokan.aspx Chris Kies Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:31:00 GMT Album Review: Ed Gerhard - "There and Gone" The solo guitarist’s tunes and beautifully articulated counterpoint unfold slowly, like flower petals opening to the sunrise. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/Album_Review_Ed_Gerhard_There_and_Gone.aspx Andy Ellis Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:32:00 GMT Album Review: Vinyl Williams - "Lemniscate" Blending ambient shoegaze, space pop, and fierce psychedelia, Williams brings tones of chaos and desperation into a beautifully presented and mystically charged work. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/Album_Review_Vinyl_Williams_Lemniscate.aspx Rich Osweiler Tue, 06 Nov 2012 13:28:00 GMT Andrews Amplification Para-Dyne 50 Combo Review With its copious power and all the easy-to-use tone-control tools that it puts at your fingertips, the Para-Dyne 50 Combo is an amp that will have your back in just about any stage situation you can imagine. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/Andrews_Amplification_Para_Dyne_50_Combo_Review.aspx Matthew Holliman Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:51:00 GMT Egnater Armageddon Amp Review The pairing of Egnater's Armageddon and AR-412 cab is a fantastic setup for the modern metal guitarist who wants extreme gain, total control, and exceptionally tight delivery. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/Egnater_Armageddon_Amp_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Mon, 26 Nov 2012 10:37:00 GMT Electro-Harmonix Crying Tone Wah Pedal Review Electro-Harmonix went to great lengths to make their new Crying Tone wah virtually indestructible and create a vintage tonality that harkens back to the wah’s psychedelic heyday. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/Electro_Harmonix_Crying_Tone_Wah_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:45:00 GMT Film/DVD Review: Led Zeppelin - "Celebration Day" http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/Film_DVD_Review_Led_Zeppelin_Celebration_Day.aspx Tessa Jeffers Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:46:00 GMT Fulltone Secret Freq Pedal Review The Seek Freq is especially good at nailing the midrange-boosted tones that define a lot of classic rock. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/Fulltone_Secret_Freq_Pedal_Review.aspx James Rotondi Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:49:00 GMT G&L Tribute ASAT Classic Bluesboy Semi-Hollow Electric Guitar Review For fans of modern blues and/or classic rock looking for a quality axe that can take them from slicing bridge-pickup leads to funkier dual-pickup sounds and gristly neck-pickup tones, the Bluesboy is well worth checking out. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/G_L_Tribute_ASAT_Classic_Bluesboy_Semi_Hollow_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Shawn Hammond Thu, 08 Nov 2012 16:43:00 GMT Markbass Big Bang Bass Amplifier Review The recently released Big Bang—a 500-watt, solid-state amp head—represents the next step in Markbass’ continued pursuit of providing full, warm, bass tones from a unit that’s as light and small as possible. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/Markbass_Big_Bang_Bass_Amplifier_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:50:00 GMT Martin OM-28E Retro Acoustic Guitar Review With the OM-28E Retro Acoustic Guitar, there’s no denying that Martin and Fishman have created a formidable stage and studio instrument that bristles with pure Martin beauty and vintage glow. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/Martin_OM_28E_Retro_Acoustic_Guitar_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:50:00 GMT Normandy Alumicaster Bass Review Offering exceptional sonic and visual quality, Normandy’s Alumicaster bass is a great combination of vintage and contemporary. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/Normandy_Alumicaster_Bass_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:52:00 GMT Voodoo Lab Giggity Pedal Review The Voodoo Lab Giggity pedal consolidates a wealth of troubleshooting and tone-problem-solving power into a single, easy-to-use package. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Dec/Voodoo_Lab_Giggity_Pedal_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Mon, 05 Nov 2012 11:55:00 GMT Gibson Les Paul Studio Electric Guitar Review The new Les Paul Studio continues to be a fantastic choice for budget-minded players looking to get a piece of the Gibson USA pie. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Aug/Gibson_Les_Paul_Studio_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Wed, 01 Aug 2012 13:44:00 GMT Fender Select Stratocaster Review With figured wood and premium features, the Select Strat is as close as you can get to Custom Shop at USA production prices. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Aug/Fender_Select_Stratocaster_Review.aspx James Edel Wed, 01 Aug 2012 20:23:00 GMT Album Review: Baroness - "Yellow & Green" http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Aug/Album_Review_Baroness_Yellow_Green.aspx Chris Kies Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:29:00 GMT Album Review: Pat Metheny - "Unity Band" http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Aug/Album_Review_Pat_Metheny_Unity_Band.aspx Jason Shadrick Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:28:00 GMT Album Review: Royal Southern Brotherhood - "Royal Southern Brotherhood" http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Aug/Album_Review_Royal_Southern_Brotherhood_Royal_Southern_Brotherhood.aspx Andy Ellis Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:28:00 GMT Cort Sunset 1 Electric Guitar Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Aug/Cort_Sunset_1_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Oscar Jordan Mon, 09 Jul 2012 12:57:00 GMT Crushsound Farmer's Mill Pedal Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Aug/Crushsound_Farmers_Mill_Pedal_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Thu, 12 Jul 2012 09:59:00 GMT Fractal Axe-FX II Preamp FX Processor Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Aug/Fractal_Axe_FX_II_Preamp_FX_Processor_Review.aspx Joe Charupakorn Mon, 23 Jul 2012 13:23:00 GMT Hahn Model 1229 Electric Guitar Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Aug/Hahn_Model_1229_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Dimitri Sideriadis Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:05:00 GMT Mad Professor Golden Cello Pedal Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Aug/Mad_Professor_Golden_Cello_Pedal_Review.aspx Tyler Green Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:07:00 GMT Mike Lull JT5-24 Bass Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Aug/Mike_Lull_JT5_24_Bass_Review.aspx Steve Cook Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:08:00 GMT Scarlett Bass 200 Amp Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Aug/Scarlett_Bass_200_Amp_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:11:00 GMT Wren and Cuff Caprid Pedal Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Aug/Wren_and_Cuff_Caprid_Pedal_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Mon, 09 Jul 2012 13:16:00 GMT Squier Vintage Modified Surf Stratocaster Electric Guitar Review A hot-rodded machine ready to churn out anything from cutting, reverb soaked surf crescendos to crisp old-school bluesy bite. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/Squier_Vintage_Modified_Surf_Stratocaster_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Dimitri Sideriadis Mon, 02 Apr 2012 22:26:00 GMT Philosophy Amplification Bass Amplifier Review The first offering from these newcomers offers modern, hi-fi tone with a stunningly unique look. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/Philosophy_Amplification_Bass_Amplifier_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:45:00 GMT DigiTech iStomp Pedal Review The iStomp can be virtually any pedal with downloadable effects from DigiTech's iOS-based library. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/DigiTech_iStomp_Pedal_Review.aspx Joe Charupakorn Wed, 28 Mar 2012 14:20:00 GMT VHT Special 12/20 RT Amp Review This little beast offers much more tweakability than the vintage Fenders it’s based on. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/VHT_Special_12_20_RT_Amp_Review.aspx Dimitri Sideriadis Fri, 30 Mar 2012 21:28:00 GMT BilT Guitars El Hombre Electric Guitar Review Fusing influences from pawn shop prize to 1970s Fender and more, the El Hombre is both bold and familiar. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/BilT_Guitars_El_Hombre_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Wed, 21 Mar 2012 19:50:00 GMT Album Review: Will Bernard - "Outdoor Living" http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/Album_Review_Will_Bernard_Outdoor_Living.aspx Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:06:00 GMT Ansir Imperial SL Bass Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/Ansir_Imperial_SL_Bass_Review.aspx David Abdo Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:32:00 GMT BilT Guitars S.S. Zaftig Electric Guitar Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/BilT_Guitarss_S_Zaftig_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:50:00 GMT Book Review: Guitar Tone: Pursuing the Ultimate Guitar Sound http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/Book_Review_Guitar_Tone_Pursuing_the_Ultimate_Guitar_Sound.aspx Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:07:00 GMT Caroline Guitar Company Olympia Fuzz Pedal Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/Caroline_Guitar_Company_Olympia_Fuzz_Pedal_Review.aspx Matthew Holliman Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:34:00 GMT Death by Audio Apocalypse Pedal Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/Death_by_Audio_Apocalypse_Pedal_Review.aspx Lyle Zaehringer Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:34:00 GMT Dr. Z Maz 8 Studio Amp Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/Dr_Z_Maz_8_Studio_Amp_Review.aspx Matthew Holliman Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:33:00 GMT M-Tone Slipstream Electric Guitar Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/M_Tone_Slipstream_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Dimitri Sideriadis Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:49:00 GMT MXR M84 Bass Fuzz Deluxe Pedal Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/MXR_M84_Bass_Fuzz_Deluxe_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:26:00 GMT Pigtronix FAT Drive Pedal Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/Pigtronix_FAT_Drive_Pedal_Review.aspx Matthew Holliman Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:35:00 GMT PRS SE 30 Amp Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/PRS_SE_30_Amp_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Mon, 12 Mar 2012 15:35:00 GMT Hughes & Kettner Tubemeister 5 Amp Review For studio cats that love high gain tones, the Tubemeister 5 is a killer choice. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Hughes_Kettner_Tubemeister_5_Amp_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Thu, 09 Feb 2012 15:43:00 GMT Boost Roundup: Lotus Desire Boost, Pigtronix Class A Boost, Caroline Guitar Company Icarus Boost, and Whirlwind The Bomb Pedal Reviews We test four of the newest boutique booster pedals on the market to find out what they can add to the sonic brew. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Boost_Roundup_Lotus_Desire_Boost_Pigtronix_Class_A_Boost_Caroline_Guitar_Company_Icarus_Boost_and_Whirlwind_The_Bomb_Pedal_Reviews.aspx Jordan Wagner Wed, 29 Feb 2012 11:30:00 GMT Album Review: Van Halen - "A Different Kind of Truth" A Different Kind of Truth—the band’s first full album with Roth in 28 years—is the type of truth that raises a lot of questions. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Apr/Album_Review_Van_Halen_A_Different_Kind_of_Truth.aspx Shawn Hammond Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:44:00 GMT Album Review: Van Halen - "A Different Kind of Truth" A Different Kind of Truth—the band’s first full album with Roth in 28 years—is the type of truth that raises a lot of questions. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Album_Review_Van_Halen_A_Different_Kind_of_Truth.aspx Shawn Hammond Fri, 09 Mar 2012 11:44:00 GMT Spaceman Aphelion Harmonic Overdrive Pedal Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Spaceman_Aphelion_Harmonic_Overdrive_Pedal_Review.aspx Matthew Holliman Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:11:00 GMT ESP LTD Vintage-204 Bass Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/ESP_LTD_Vintage_204_Bass_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Wed, 01 Feb 2012 16:10:00 GMT TC Electronic PolyTune Mini Tuner Review In addition to its super-small footprint, the pedal features the new version of the PolyTune software with Capo Tuning and a massively requested Drop-D mode. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/TC_Electronic_PolyTune_Mini_Tuner_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:53:00 GMT Way Huge Red Llama Overdrive MkII Pedal Review This new incarnation offers the same searing tones as the original, along with hefty amounts of volume boost. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Way_Huge_Red_Llama_Overdrive_MkII_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Thu, 26 Jan 2012 14:38:00 GMT 3 Monkeys Virgil Amp Review Virgil is a 30-watt, two-channel, 6V6-powered amp based on the Hiwatt-meets-Marshall BW119 that 3 Monkeys designed for Whitford in 2006. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/3_Monkeys_Virgil_Amp_Review.aspx Joe Charupakorn Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:54:00 GMT Album Review: Guided by Voices - "Let's Go Eat the Factory" With no softening around the edges, the 21-song Let’s Go Eat the Factory represents the true essence of Guided by Voices. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Album_Review_Guided_by_Voices_Lets_Go_Eat_the_Factory.aspx Rich Osweiler Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:17:00 GMT Album Review: Heartless Bastards - "Arrow" The band's latest lineup showcases Wennerstrom’s hauntingly gruff voice dancing with dirty blues-rock riffs in a way that’s distinctive and starkly wholesome. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Album_Review_Heartless_Bastards_Arrow.aspx Tessa Jeffers Wed, 11 Jan 2012 16:50:00 GMT Album Review: moe. - "What Happened to the La Las" On their new album, What Happened to the La Las, the band balances the accessibility of sing-along choruses with fierce guitar playing from Al Schnier and Chuck Garvey. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Album_Review_moe_What_Happened_to_the_La_Las.aspx Jason Shadrick Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:14:00 GMT Album Review: Radio Moscow - "The Great Escape of Leslie Magnafuzz" If you’re a fan of late-’60s psych rock and incessantly grooving early-’70s metal, chances are you’ll dig it. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Album_Review_Radio_Moscow_The_Great_Escape_of_Leslie_Magnafuzz.aspx Shawn Hammond Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:15:00 GMT Album Review: Sean McGowan - "Sphere" It takes a lot of brass to tackle the music of Thelonious Sphere Monk, and when the musician attempting this feat is a solo guitarist, well, that makes the challenge even more daunting. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Album_Review_Sean_McGowan_Sphere.aspx Andy Ellis Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:15:00 GMT D. Allen Johnny Hiland JohnnyBlades Pickups Review The main goals of the JohnnyBlades are to deliver great single-coil tone, stay noiseless, and be versatile enough to cover a wide range of genres. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/D_Allen_Johnny_Hiland_JohnnyBlades_Pickups_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:49:00 GMT Hagstrom Viking Bass Guitar Review Here we take a look at the semi-hollow Viking 4-string bass—a variation on the company’s 1960s Concord bass. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Hagstrom_Viking_Bass_Guitar_Review.aspx Steve Cook Tue, 10 Jan 2012 09:55:00 GMT Hartke Kilo and Hydrive 410 Amp Review Hartke's powerful new Kilo head features built-in compression, overdrive, muting, a slew of EQ controls, and multiple connection features. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Hartke_Kilo_and_Hydrive_410_Amp_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:03:00 GMT Mario Guitars Serpentine 2 Electric Guitar Review The sounds you can extract from the hyperlight, super-playable, and sweet-sounding guitar can range from beautifully familiar to revelatory—and just might change the way you see and hear the potential in shortscale, Fender-style solidbodies. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Mario_Guitars_Serpentine_2_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:14:00 GMT Mesa/Boogie Mini Rectifier Twenty-Five Amp Review Despite its tiny size, the Mini demonstrates why the Recto sound has endured through waves of musical trends and fads. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Mesa_Boogie_Mini_Rectifier_Twenty_Five_Amp_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:15:00 GMT MJ Guitars GrooveMaster Electric Guitar Review MJ’s newest creation is the Groovemaster, a P-90 equipped solidbody that melds the company’s distinctive, curvaceous designs with elements from vintage Fender and Gibson axes. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/MJ_Guitars_GrooveMaster_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Dimitri Sideriadis Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:16:00 GMT Spaceman Gemini III Dual Fuzz Generator Pedal Review This beautiful—and beautifully built—fuzz isn’t a clone of anything. But it is positively packed with fuzz voices generated by parallel germanium and silicon circuits that can be independently operated, blended, and tailored to create a technicolor circus of buzz, grind, fizz, fuzz, and crunch. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Spaceman_Gemini_III_Dual_Fuzz_Generator_Pedal_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:17:00 GMT Two-Rock Exo-15 Amp Review With the new EXO-15, the company focused on capturing that accuracy and transparency in a small, studio-friendly unit. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Two_Rock_Exo_15_Amp_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:18:00 GMT Visual Sound Dual Tap Delay Pedal Review With the Dual Tap Delay, Visual Sound successfully integrates digital and analog technology and brings two delays together in one unit with a master tap tempo. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Feb/Visual_Sound_Dual_Tap_Delay_Pedal_Review.aspx Joe Charupakorn Tue, 10 Jan 2012 10:19:00 GMT Electro-Harmonix Analogizer Pedal Review How well does it warm up digital tone? http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/Electro_Harmonix_Analogizer_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Wed, 04 Jan 2012 17:29:00 GMT 65Amps Empire Amp Review The 22-watt Empire guns for the tones produced by big British amps like the Marshall's Superlead and JCM800 amplifiers. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/65Amps_Empire_Amp_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Wed, 28 Dec 2011 16:16:00 GMT Red Witch Lily Boost, Grace Compressor, and Ivy Distortion Reviews What’s so cool about having a smart-phone battery in a guitar effect? For starters, they’re rechargeable, which means freedom from unreliable power sources, tangles of wire, and noise from shoddy club wiring. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/Red_Witch_Lily_Boost_Grace_Compressor_and_Ivy_Distortion_Reviews.aspx Matthew Holliman Wed, 28 Dec 2011 13:33:00 GMT Aguilar Tone Hammer 500 and SL 112 Bass Rig Review In essence, the Tone Hammer 500 is based on Aguilar’s popular Tone Hammer pedal, combined with a class-D power amp. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/Aguilar_Tone_Hammer_500_and_SL_112_Bass_Rig_Review.aspx David Abdo Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:20:00 GMT Album Review: John Doyle - Shadow and Light On Shadow and Light, Doyle’s second solo album, we’re treated to two beautifully crafted instrumentals (combined, these intricate medleys total almost 15 minutes) and a rich collection of original songs that tell the story of Irish soldiers, immigrants, lovers, and lost souls. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/Album_Review_John_Doyle_Shadow_and_Light.aspx Andy Ellis Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:11:00 GMT Album Review: Pink Floyd - Wish You Were Here—Experience Edition While the fine re-mastering job here will make many of these songs a fresh listen again, the real treat of this edition is Disc 2, on which we get to hear the Floyd shaping tracks from WYWH and 1977’s Animals in their preferred laboratory—the stage. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/Album_Review_Pink_Floyd_Wish_You_Were_Here_Experience_Edition.aspx Wed, 21 Dec 2011 09:35:00 GMT Album/DVD Review: Anthony Wilson - Seasons, Live at the Metropolitan Museum of Art or the CD/DVD package Seasons, Live at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, he performs as part of a guitar quartet where the instruments are as heralded as the musicians. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/Album_DVD_Review_Anthony_Wilson_Seasons_Live_at_the_Metropolitan_Museum_of_Art.aspx Jason Shadrick Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:07:00 GMT Ampeg GVT52-112 Amp Review Ampeg’s new GVT series, which offers a power range more suited to clubs than Yasgur’s Farm, honors this oft-forgotten part of the company’s legacy with authentic vintage rock tone and styling. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/Ampeg_GVT52_112_Amp_Review.aspx Dimitri Sideriadis Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:22:00 GMT Brubaker JJX-4 Bass Review Brubaker Musical Instruments has a reputation for exotic woods, innovative designs, and high-quality builds. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/Brubaker_JJX_4_Bass_Review.aspx Richard Wagor Wed, 21 Dec 2011 12:32:00 GMT CEC Amplification Toll-Free Express Amp Review The Express is Wildenradt’s answer for the travelling musician who likes a little kick and growl from an amp, no matter how small. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/CEC_Amplification_Toll_Free_Express_Amp_Review.aspx Matt Holliman Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:23:00 GMT DVD Review: Rush - Time Machine 2011: Live in Cleveland Time Machine 2011: Live in Cleveland captures the energy of last year’s Time Machine tour, with Rush performing both classic hits and new tunes from their forthcoming (and 20th to date) studio release titled Clockwork Angels. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/DVD_Review_Rush_Time_Machine_2011_Live_in_Cleveland.aspx Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:07:00 GMT DVD Review: The Rolling Stones - Some Girls Live in Texas '78 With 1978’s Some Girls—one of the Stone’s biggest-selling studio albums—and its resulting US tour, the band reconnected with their gritty, groovin’, and brash roots. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/DVD_Review_The_Rolling_Stones_Some_Girls_Live_in_Texas_78.aspx Chris Kies Tue, 20 Dec 2011 13:11:00 GMT Fender EC Twinolux Amp Review What’s remarkable about the EC Twinolux is how, like so many great Fender amps, it can be a beautiful blank slate for anything. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/Fender_EC_Twinolux_Amp_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:16:00 GMT Larrivée Guitars Bakersfield Electric Guitar Review It is little surprise that the Canadian-turned- Californian luthier would be compelled to try his own take on a Tele-style in the form of the Bakersfield. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/Larriv_e_Guitars_Bakersfield_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Dimitri Sideriadis Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:14:00 GMT Martin 000-15SM Acoustic Guitar Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/Martin_000_15SM_Acoustic_Guitar_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:15:00 GMT Orbit Electronix Psychoplex Pedal Review The sound was great for smoky, nourishing, bluesy jazz moves—adding a little mystery and attitude to hanging octaves and half-step slides. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/Orbit_Electronix_Psychoplex_Pedal_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:24:00 GMT Red Witch Ruby Fuzz, Violet Delay, Scarlett Overdrive, and Eve Tremolo Reviews Here we check out the Ruby Fuzz, Violet Delay, and Scarlett Overdrive. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/Red_Witch_Ruby_Fuzz_Violet_Delay_Scarlett_Overdrive_and_Eve_Tremolo_Reviews.aspx Matt Holliman Wed, 28 Dec 2011 15:34:00 GMT Schecter Hellraiser Solo-6 E/A Guitar Review Even though it’s based on what’s been one of the company’s biggest hits, this version uses semi-hollow body construction and a Fishman Powerbridge to expand its sonic potential. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2012/Jan/Schecter_Hellraiser_Solo_6_E_A_Guitar_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Tue, 20 Dec 2011 12:22:00 GMT Fender EC Tremolux Amp Review The new hand-wired EC Tremolux delivers greater-than-the-sum-of-its-parts clout with a super hip tremolo circuit and power attenuation capabilities. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Fender_EC_Tremolux_Amp_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Wed, 14 Dec 2011 14:33:00 GMT Maxon RTD800 Real Tube Overdrive/Distortion Pedal Review Maxon has revamped and updated the Real Tube Series line with a family of pedals dubbed Real Tube II. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Maxon_RTD800_Real_Tube_Overdrive_Distortion_Pedal_Review.aspx Steve Ouimette Tue, 13 Dec 2011 19:52:00 GMT Stomp Under Foot Mean Green Machine Pedal Review Loosely based on the original Ibanez TS-808, the Mean Green Machine is SUF's contender in the saturated TS clone market. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Stomp_Under_Foot_Mean_Green_Machine_Pedal_Review.aspx Matthew Holliman Tue, 13 Dec 2011 14:01:00 GMT Fishman Loudbox Artist Acoustic Amp Review The Loudbox artist has more power and a few extra features that make it remarkably versatile. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Fishman_Loudbox_Artist_Acoustic_Amp_Review.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:15:00 GMT Verellen Meat Smoke Amplifier Review Verellen’s 300-watt behemoth is a monster offering to the rock gods, with a vintage tinge in its voicing, an extremely clean power-section, and a design that enables use with both guitar and bass. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Verellen_Meat_Smoke_Amplifier_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Wed, 07 Dec 2011 14:28:00 GMT Ampeg GVT15H Amp Review Capable of the characteristic cleans and light overdrive that made its predecessors famous, the amp is also able to achieve high gain at less-than-ear-splitting volumes. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Ampeg_GVT15H_Amp_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:26:00 GMT Heavy Electronics El Oso Bass Distortion Pedal Review For bassists, Payne has constructed the El Oso (Spanish for “The Bear”) Bass Distortion, aimed at providing the grit and grind that rock bassists need to be heard and felt in the mix. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Heavy_Electronics_El_Oso_Bass_Distortion_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Wed, 30 Nov 2011 11:37:00 GMT MXR Analog Chorus Pedal Review The latest from MXR features a great range of subtle to extreme space effects for under $100. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/MXR_Analog_Chorus_Pedal_Review.aspx Steve Ouimette Mon, 28 Nov 2011 15:06:00 GMT Album Review: Andy Reiss, Ranger Doug, and Bobby Durham - "The Art of the Archtop" If you’re a fan of classic archtop guitar, you’ll be delighted with this beautifully recorded and relentlessly swinging set of tunes celebrating the f-hole sound. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Album_Review_Andy_Reiss_Ranger_Doug_and_Bobby_Durham_The_Art_of_the_Archtop.aspx Andy Ellis Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:57:00 GMT Album Review: Carolyn Wonderland - "Peace Meal" Wonderland’s chops are strongly melodic, and she doesn’t get bogged down in riff-based noodling; it’s some of the most musical playing I’ve heard in a long time, and some of the hottest, too. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Album_Review_Carolyn_Wonderland_Peace_Meal.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Fri, 18 Nov 2011 09:59:00 GMT Album Review: Megadeth - "Th1rt3en" With the release of Th1rt3en—the band's 13th major recording—Megadeth shows they still have the fire and drive that made them one of the biggest metal acts in history. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Album_Review_Megadeth_Th1rt3en.aspx Sun, 13 Nov 2011 16:08:00 GMT Album Review: Rich Robinson - "Through A Crooked Sun" Despite being known primarily as a veteran guitarist, Robinson admirably pulls off a triple-threat of feeling in epic riffs, great singing, and interesting lyrics. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Album_Review_Rich_Robinson_Through_A_Crooked_Sun.aspx Tessa Jeffers Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:00:00 GMT Album Review: Russian Circles - "Empros" Empros is the album Russian Circles have been striving to concoct since the band’s inception seven years ago. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Album_Review_Russian_Circles_Empros.aspx Chris Kies Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:01:00 GMT Bootleg Dawg Bass 4 Review The Dawg is a bass with solid tone and no frills. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Bootleg_Dawg_Bass_4_Review.aspx David Abdo Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:25:00 GMT Carr Amplifiers Sportsman Amp Review This 6V6-powered, class-A combo is based to some extent on smaller, US-made, reverb-equipped amplifiers from the ’60s like the Fender Princeton. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Carr_Amplifiers_Sportsman_Amp_Review.aspx Dimitri Sideriadis Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:26:00 GMT Egnater Tweaker-88 Amp Review The Tweaker-88 is built to satisfy those who need a little more kick, with enough volume on tap to cover the biggest gigs. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Egnater_Tweaker_88_Amp_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:23:00 GMT Electro-Harmonix Ravish Sitar Pedal Review Don’t let the Sitar pedal handle mislead you—this thing is a deep bag of tricks and treats. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Electro_Harmonix_Ravish_Sitar_Pedal_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:27:00 GMT ESP James Hetfield Snakebyte Electric Guitar Review Metallica’s James Hetfield, who began using their guitars extensively in the late ’80s while in the twilight of the band’s thrash-metal era, often championed ESP’s quality, playability, and tone. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/ESP_James_Hetfield_Snakebyte_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:29:00 GMT Moog Moogerfooger MF-108M Cluster Flux Pedal Review The MF-108M Cluster Flux is a relatively more conventional multi-effects unit that offers Flange, Chorus, and Vibrato effects with the ability to tweak them wildly. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Moog_Moogerfooger_MF_108M_Cluster_Flux_Pedal_Review.aspx Matthew Holliman Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:25:00 GMT Peavey Session Electric Guitar Review Somewhere at a point where superhero paint-jobs, traditionally-inspired design, and a heavy-rocking attitude meet, lives the new Peavey Session. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Peavey_Session_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Dimitri Sideriadis Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:26:00 GMT Perri Ink Protostar Custom Electric Guitar Review Perri Ink is a newcomer in the high-end guitar market. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Perri_Ink_Protostar_Custom_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Joe Charupakorn Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:31:00 GMT Rainsong S-OM1000N2 Studio Series OM Acoustic Guitar Review The RainSong Studio Series OM is a sturdy, balanced, playable, and well-proportioned instrument that’s perfect for any serious guitarist that’s always on the run. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Rainsongs_OM1000N2_Studio_Series_OM_Acoustic_Guitar_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:24:00 GMT Traynor YBA300 Bass Amplifier and TC810 Bass Cab Reviews Traynor amps are prized by their fans for their heady, punchy cleans and ample volume. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Dec/Traynor_YBA300_Bass_Amplifier_and_TC810_Bass_Cab_Reviews.aspx Jordan Wagner Fri, 18 Nov 2011 10:30:00 GMT Orange O PC Personal Computer Review Software guitar amp emulators have come a long way in the last 10 years and the OPC is built around some of the best advancements. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/Orange_O_PC_Personal_Computer_Review.aspx Lyle Zaehringer Thu, 11 Aug 2011 17:49:00 GMT Ibanez RG920QM Premium Electric Guitar Review The Premium series aims to bring the features and quality of a high-end Ibanez to a new line of Indonesian-made guitars. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/Ibanez_RG920QM_Premium_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:40:00 GMT TC Electronic MojoMojo Overdrive and Dark Matter Distortion Pedal Reviews Two new stompboxes from TC Electronic offer different flavors of vintage-inspired analog dirt. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/TC_Electronic_MojoMojo_Overdrive_and_Dark_Matter_Distortion_Pedal_Reviews.aspx Matthew Holliman Wed, 03 Aug 2011 14:32:00 GMT Carvin V3M Micro Head Amp Review A 3-channel micro head with real-world features. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/Carvin_V3M_Micro_Head_Amp_Review.aspx Dimitri Sideriadis Wed, 03 Aug 2011 10:43:00 GMT CD Review: Megadeth - "Peace Sells...But Who's Buying?" Box Set The commemorative box set includes five CDs and three LPs, compiling original remixes and remasters done separately in 2004 by Dave Mustaine and producer Randy Burns. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/CD_Review_Megadeth_Peace_Sells_But_Whos_Buying_Box_Set.aspx Chris Kies Tue, 02 Aug 2011 12:56:00 GMT Ibanez JD9 Jet Driver Pedal Review How could do you retain the sweet sound of a TS and catapult an already breaking-up Marshall into more frenzied territory? http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/Ibanez_JD9_Jet_Driver_Pedal_Review.aspx Matt Holliman Tue, 26 Jul 2011 14:32:00 GMT Anacon Technology Zagray! Amp Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/Anacon_Technology_Zagray_Amp_Review.aspx Steve Ouimette Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:16:00 GMT Batson Guitar Co. No. 5 Acoustic Guitar Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/Batson_Guitar_Co_No_5_Acoustic_Guitar_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:18:00 GMT CD Review: 311 - "Univeral Pulse" Universal Pulse—311’s tenth studio release—is rife with their signature tasty-waves-and-a-cool-buzz vibe. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/CD_Review_311_Univeral_Pulse.aspx Chris Kies Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:20:00 GMT CD Review: Fountains of Wayne - "Sky Full of Holes" With their first new release since 2007’s Traffic and Weather, Fountains of Wayne carries on its critically acclaimed brand of shimmery pop. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/CD_Review_Fountains_of_Wayne_Sky_Full_of_Holes.aspx Rich Osweiler Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:21:00 GMT CD Review: The Kenny Wayne Shepherd Band - "How I Go" Some Kenny Wayne Shepherd fans have been waiting for this album since the ’90s. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/CD_Review_The_Kenny_Wayne_Shepherd_Band_How_I_Go.aspx Joe Coffey Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:21:00 GMT CD Review: Various Artists - "The New Universe Music Festival 2010" Last November, in a theater in North Carolina, some of the greatest jazz/rock musicians alive came together for the inaugural New Universe Music Festival. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/CD_Review_Various_Artists_The_New_Universe_Music_Festival_2010.aspx Jason Shadrick Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:22:00 GMT CD Review: White Denim - "D" If you ever see Austin’s White Denim live, there’s a fair chance that at some point in the evening you’ll witness the most rippin’ band on the planet. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/CD_Review_White_Denim_D.aspx Charles Saufley Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:22:00 GMT Empress Effects Multidrive Pedal Review With a parallel, rather than stacked—circuit, the Multidrive offers a lot more flexibility than a stacked multipedal or even a set of stompboxes in series. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/Empress_Effects_Multidrive_Pedal_Review.aspx Steve Ouimette Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:24:00 GMT Fernandes Guitars V-Hawk Deluxe Electric Guitar Review The new V-Hawk Deluxe is built to give metal players aggressive tones, fast playability, and radical styling in a quality package that won’t break the bank. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/Fernandes_Guitars_V_Hawk_Deluxe_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:25:00 GMT Gibson Les Paul Studio Baritone Electric Guitar Review This new bari Les Paul has a lot in common with Gibson’s original release. It employs the same 28" scale, which means its one-piece mahogany neck is a full 3 1/2" longer than a standard Les Paul’s. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/Gibson_Les_Paul_Studio_Baritone_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:26:00 GMT Kustom Amplification KXB500 Bass Amp and DE115NEO Bass Cab Review This bass rig contributes big power in a lightweight form. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/Kustom_Amplification_KXB500_Bass_Amp_and_DE115NEO_Bass_Cab_Review.aspx Dan Berkowitz Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:29:00 GMT Metal Pedals Hardcore XXX Pedal Review It’s hard to find a good all-in-one metal distortion that will turn smaller amps into raging animals and bigger amps into more versatile behemoths http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/Metal_Pedals_Hardcore_XXX_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:31:00 GMT Paul Trombetta Design Tornita! Pedal Review Trombetta’s work drew the attention of experimental guitarist and soundtrack composer David Torn—or that he and Trombetta would conspire on a pedal to suit Torn’s needs. The result is the Tornita! http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/Paul_Trombetta_Design_Tornita_Pedal_Review.aspx Michael Ross Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:31:00 GMT Reverend Justice and Thundergun Bass Reviews Reverend basses are back, but are now being produced in a high-end Korean factory rather than their US headquarters. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/Reverend_Justice_and_Thundergun_Bass_Reviews.aspx Dan Berkowitz Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:33:00 GMT Vox TB35C2 Bruno Amp Review For those expecting these latest Voxes to be an Underground 30 lurking in diamond grille-cloth clothing, the TB35C2 may be a surprise. With four 6V6s, it’s unmistakably American-voiced at its core—even with twin, 65-watt Celestion G12-65 12" speakers. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Aug/Vox_TB35C2_Bruno_Amp_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Mon, 18 Jul 2011 12:42:00 GMT TV Jones Model 10 Electric Guitar Review A single-cutaway solidbody with a Bigsby and TV Jones Custom Wound pickups http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/TV_Jones_Model_10_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Adam Perlmutter Fri, 15 Apr 2011 05:30:00 GMT PRS Studio Electric Guitar Review The PRS Studio is specifically targeted to players who need to cover a lot of musical ground without sacrificing the satisfying tones the company is known for. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/PRS_Studio_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Wed, 13 Apr 2011 17:07:00 GMT Mod Kits DIY Persuader Pedal Review An affordable but challenging DIY tube distortion pedal. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Mod_Kits_DIY_Persuader_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Thu, 07 Apr 2011 18:35:00 GMT Mod Kits DIY The Verb Pedal Review A DIY point-to-point digital reverb http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Mod_Kits_DIY_The_Verb_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:36:00 GMT Amptweaker Tight Boost Pedal Review The Tight Boost is the successor to the Tight Drive, and differs in having less aggressive gain section and the ability to get cocked wah tones with a special Mid control. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Amptweaker_Tight_Boost_Pedal_Review.aspx Steve Ouimette Thu, 31 Mar 2011 14:09:00 GMT CD Review: Various Artists - "SIN-atra" Glenn Hughes, Devin Townsend, Ripper Owens, and Dee Snider take on Sinatra classics http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/CD_Review_Various_Artists_SIN_atra.aspx Joe Coffey Fri, 01 Apr 2011 16:17:00 GMT CD Review: Mastodon - "Live at the Aragon" Mastodon's live performance of "Crack the Skye" is hit-or-miss on "Live at the Aragon." http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/CD_Review_Mastodon_Live_at_the_Aragon.aspx Chris Kies Wed, 23 Mar 2011 16:58:00 GMT Fender Road Worn Player Series Telecaster Electric Guitar Review The Player Series Tele marries vintage look and affordability with modern features http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Fender_Road_Worn_Player_Series_Telecaster_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Adam Perlmutter Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:07:00 GMT Roland GR-55 Guitar Synthesizer Review The GR-55 combines two banks of 910 synth voices with Roland's COSM models and the ability to mix in dry signal for a versatile and high-performing floor synth unit. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Roland_GR_55_Guitar_Synthesizer_Review.aspx Robert Coleman Wed, 23 Mar 2011 15:26:00 GMT CD Review: Soundgarden - "Live on I-5" Live on I-5 compiles 17 greatest hits-worthy tracks from Soundgarden’s late-’96 tour that ventured up-and-down the Pacific Coast http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/CD_Review_Soundgarden_Live_on_I_5.aspx Chris Kies Tue, 22 Mar 2011 10:23:00 GMT Book Review: "Guitar Lessons" by Bob Taylor http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Book_Review_Guitar_Lessons_by_Bob_Taylor.aspx Jason Shadrick Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:07:00 GMT CD Review: Bruce Cockburn - "Small Source of Comfort" http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/CD_Review_Bruce_Cockburn_Small_Source_of_Comfort.aspx Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:07:00 GMT CD Review: Joe Bonamassa - "Dust Bowl" http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/CD_Review_Joe_Bonamassa_Dust_Bowl.aspx Oscar Jordan Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:08:00 GMT DVD Review: "Alfred’s Pro Audio Series: Modern Live Sound" http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/DVD_Review_Alfreds_Pro_Audio_Series_Modern_Live_Sound.aspx Joe Coffey Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:20:00 GMT Electro-Harmonix 44 Magnum Guitar Power Amplifier Review A 44-watt power amp in a pedal-sized box http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Electro_Harmonix_44_Magnum_Guitar_Power_Amplifier_Review.aspx Lyle Zaehringer Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:08:00 GMT Ibanez AFS80T Artcore Electric Guitar Review A fully hollow, single-cutaway thinline with twin humbucking pickups and a Bigsby-type tailpiece http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Ibanez_AFS80T_Artcore_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Adam Perlmutter Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:09:00 GMT Mack Amps Gem 2G Amp Review Their new, super-lightweight and tiny Gem 2G is an overhaul of the company’s original Gem http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Mack_Amps_Gem_2G_Amp_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:11:00 GMT Movie Review: "Crybaby: The Pedal That Rocks the World" http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Movie_Review_Crybaby_The_Pedal_That_Rocks_the_World.aspx Chris Kies Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:50:00 GMT RS Guitarworks TeeVee Custom Electric Guitar Review A V-shape body paired with the handsome, classic appointments of an early-’60s Telecaster Custom http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/RS_Guitarworks_TeeVee_Custom_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Ben Friedman Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:14:00 GMT Solid Gold FX Electroman Pedal Review The Electroman digital-delay demonstrates an appreciation for both extremes of the Echoplex’s performance envelope, and the know-how to make both straightforward and unusual delay sounds that are practical and inspiring. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Solid_Gold_FX_Electroman_Pedal_Review.aspx Lyle Zaehringer Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:22:00 GMT Soloway Single 15" Electric Guitar Review A thinline hollowbody electric jazz box with fingerstyle string spacing and other modern options http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Soloway_Single_15_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Jason Shadrick Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:15:00 GMT Source Audio Soundblox Bass Envelope Filter Pedal Review If you’re a bass player itching to add extra flavor to your playing, the Soundblox has the means to do it. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Source_Audio_Soundblox_Bass_Envelope_Filter_Pedal_Review.aspx E.E. Bradman Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:16:00 GMT Taylor Guitars Doyle Deluxe Acoustic Guitar Review An acoustic/electric with a solid spruce top and laminated maple back and sides, and a slick, fast feel that will make any aspiring Doyle feel ready to roll. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Taylor_Guitars_Doyle_Deluxe_Acoustic_Guitar_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:17:00 GMT TC Electronic TonePrint Flashback Delay and Looper, Shaker Vibrato, Vortex Flanger, and Corona Chorus Pedal Reviews The TonePrint concept is about options and enabling curious guitarists to shop for sounds, check ’em out, and try new ones—almost like a sonic Netflix. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/TC_Electronic_TonePrint_Flashback_Delay_and_Looper_Shaker_Vibrato_Vortex_Flanger_and_Corona_Chorus_Pedal_Reviews.aspx Charles Saufley Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:22:00 GMT Tony Bruno Custom Amps Underground Custom Amp Review The Underground Custom is an evolution of the Underground 30 that incorporates different capacitors and resistors, adds a Mid control, and includes a negative feedback loop that re-voices the amp significantly. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Apr/Tony_Bruno_Custom_Amps_Underground_Custom_Amp_Review.aspx Adam Perlmutter Mon, 21 Mar 2011 14:18:00 GMT Jule Amps Paycheck 15 Amp Head Review The Paycheck 15 is a surprisingly loud, handwired, 6V6-powered boutique amp http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Jule_Amps_Paycheck_15_Amp_Head_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Fri, 11 Feb 2011 14:14:00 GMT DVD Review: Frank Zappa "The Torture Never Stops" Zappa’s acerbic humor and his band’s white-knuckle musicianship are both well served by the visual medium of a concert DVD. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/DVD_Review_Frank_Zappa_The_Torture_Never_Stops.aspx Andy Ellis Tue, 08 Feb 2011 15:32:00 GMT Flaxwood 3S-T Haarii Special Electric Guitar Review A semi-hollow alternative material guitar stocked with a P-90 and two single-coils http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Flaxwood_3S_T_Haarii_Special_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Adam Perlmutter Thu, 03 Feb 2011 13:07:00 GMT Young Pedals Looker Stereo Tremolo Pedal Review A stereo tremolo that can go from subtle to psychedelic http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Young_Pedals_Looker_Stereo_Tremolo_Pedal_Review.aspx Steve Ouimette Thu, 03 Feb 2011 21:31:00 GMT Gibson Lou Pallo Signature Les Paul Electric Guitar Review Gibson's latest honors Les Paul's right-hand man, and an incredible player in his own right, Lou Pallo. The instrument incorporates elements from both traditional Standard and Custom models, with some twists like the P-90 and Dirty Fingers pickup duo. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Gibson_Lou_Pallo_Signature_Les_Paul_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Adam Perlmutter Thu, 27 Jan 2011 14:58:00 GMT Boomerang Musical Products Boomerang III Phrase Sampler Pedal Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Boomerang_Musical_Products_Boomerang_III_Phrase_Sampler_Pedal_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:19:00 GMT CD Review: Bob Marley & the Wailers - "Live Forever: The Stanley Theatre, PIttsburgh, PA, September 23, 1980" Recently released for the first time, Live Forever is a two-disc set that documents Bob Marley’s last concert before cancer took his life eight months later. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/CD_Review_Bob_Marley_the_Wailers_Live_Forever_The_Stanley_Theatre_PIttsburgh_PA_September_23_1980.aspx Joe Coffey Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:26:00 GMT CD Review: Harvey Reid - "Capo Voodoo: Solo Guitar" Featuring 6- and 12-string acoustic guitar, resonator slide, mandolin, 6-string banjo, autoharp, and other stringed instruments, these collections offer stirring interpretations of folk ballads, Delta blues, sea shanties, Celtic tunes, ragtime, bluegrass, and classical music. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/CD_Review_Harvey_Reid_Capo_Voodoo_Solo_Guitar.aspx Andy Ellis Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:25:00 GMT CD Review: Jinx Jones - "Rip and Run" http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/CD_Review_Jinx_Jones_Rip_and_Run.aspx Shawn Hammond Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:14:00 GMT CD Review: Purling Hiss - "Hissteria" Hissteria is brimming with Motor City riffery fished from a murky pond polluted by the melted vinyl of old Stooges, Alice Cooper, and Bob Seger System LPs. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/CD_Review_Purling_Hiss_Hissteria.aspx Charles Saufley Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:27:00 GMT DDyna Music Company Bass 10 Pedal Review The all-analog, true-bypass Bass 10 is a compressor with a 4-band EQ and a switchable overdrive. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/DDyna_Music_Company_Bass_10_Pedal_Review.aspx Steve Cook Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:31:00 GMT DLS Effects Versa Vibe Pedal Review The Versa Vibe is a compact, pure analog unit with tons of very cool vibrato effects on tap. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/DLS_Effects_Versa_Vibe_Pedal_Review.aspx Adam Perlmutter Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:32:00 GMT Eastwood Guitars Warren Ellis Signature Tenor Guitar Review Warren Ellis' signature Eastwood is a 4-string tenor electric that opens sonic frontiers typically ignored by 6-string acolytes. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Eastwood_Guitars_Warren_Ellis_Signature_Tenor_Guitar_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:33:00 GMT Guild D-50 Standard Acoustic Guitar Review The D-50 Standard is one of two dreadnoughts in Guild’s Standard series—a line of New Hartford-built guitars the company introduced as more affordable alternatives to the more feature-laden Traditional series guitars. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Guild_D_50_Standard_Acoustic_Guitar_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:42:00 GMT Line 6 DT50 112 Combo Amp Review Without scores of onboard digital effects, the DT50s ostensibly offer a simpler path to classic, authentic tube tones, response, and feel— everything from clean Fender and Vox flavors to high-gain Marshall tones. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Line_6_DT50_112_Combo_Amp_Review.aspx Adam Perlmutter Tue, 25 Jan 2011 19:51:00 GMT Manson Guitars E-bass John Paul Jones Signature Bass Review The JPJ is a 4-string bass with straightforward controls whose only concessions to the unorthodox are an eye-catching body and a Hipshot D-Tuner. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Manson_Guitars_E_bass_John_Paul_Jones_Signature_Bass_Review.aspx E.E. Bradman Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:03:00 GMT Nolatone Ampworks Rotten Johnny Combo Amp Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Nolatone_Ampworks_Rotten_Johnny_Combo_Amp_Review.aspx Steve Ouimette Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:28:00 GMT Stadler Guitars Goldtop Electric Guitar Review http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Stadler_Guitars_Goldtop_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Thu, 20 Jan 2011 09:29:00 GMT Teye Guitars La Pirata Custom Plus Electric Guitar Review A single-pickup, metal-faced guitar with an unexpectedly wide range of tones http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Teye_Guitars_La_Pirata_Custom_Plus_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Adam Perlmutter Wed, 26 Jan 2011 07:13:00 GMT Video Review: "Adam Rafferty Teaches How to Play the Music of the Jackson Five" http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Video_Review_Adam_Rafferty_Teaches_How_to_Play_the_Music_of_the_Jackson_Five.aspx Jason Shadrick Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:18:00 GMT Video Review: "Lemmy: The Movie" http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Video_Review_Lemmy_The_Movie.aspx Jordan Wagner Thu, 20 Jan 2011 11:22:00 GMT Faustine Phantom Dx2 Attenuator Review Faustine's Phantom Dx2 cuts level by -2, -4, -6, or -10 dB, or removes it entirely with speaker simulation. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/Faustine_Phantom_Dx2_Attenuator_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Fri, 07 Jan 2011 12:44:00 GMT Way Huge Green Rhino MkII Overdrive Pedal Review Jeorge Tripps' take on the classic green overdrive is back with two additional controls—100Hz level and Curve—to give vintage-style overdrives a run for their money. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Feb/Way_Huge_Green_Rhino_MkII_Overdrive_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:50:00 GMT Way Huge Green Rhino MkII Overdrive Pedal Review Jeorge Tripps' take on the classic green overdrive is back with two additional controls—100Hz level and Curve—to give vintage-style overdrives a run for their money. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/Way_Huge_Green_Rhino_MkII_Overdrive_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Tue, 18 Jan 2011 12:50:00 GMT EVH Wolfgang Special Electric Guitar Review The Japanese version of EVH's axe features most of the same features at a more affordable price tag. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/EVH_Wolfgang_Special_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Thu, 30 Dec 2010 22:12:00 GMT Book Review: "Life" By Keith Richards with James Fox Few autobiographies by guitarists have been—or will be—as important as this tome by the lead guitarist of one of the most significant rock bands ever. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/Book_Review_Life_By_Keith_Richards_with_James_Fox.aspx Joe Coffey and Chris Kies Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:02:00 GMT Burriss Amps Dirty Red Amp Head Review Greasy, gritty, low-wattage fun http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/Burriss_Amps_Dirty_Red_Amp_Head_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:03:00 GMT CD Review: Duran Duran - "All You Need Is Now" All You Need Is Now is a return to the sound that put the band on the New Wave map. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/CD_Review_Duran_Duran_All_You_Need_Is_Now.aspx Shawn Hammond Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:05:00 GMT CD Review: Group Inerane - "Guitars From Agadez, Vol. 3" Guitars from Agadez Vol. 3 is essentially a field recording of a band making supremely intense, imaginative, and original guitar music in the face of no-joke, real-world adversity. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/CD_Review_Group_Inerane_Guitars_From_Agadez_Vol_3.aspx Charles Saufley Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:05:00 GMT CD Review: Joanne Shaw Taylor - "Diamonds in the Dirt" With her second album, Diamonds in the Dirt, Taylor brings a new authority to her playing, songwriting, and smoky vocals. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/CD_Review_Joanne_Shaw_Taylor_Diamonds_in_the_Dirt.aspx Andy Ellis Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:06:00 GMT CD Review: Pierre Bensusan - "Vividly" On Vividly, Pierre Bensusan defends his title as the all-time king of DADGAD tuning. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/CD_Review_Pierre_Bensusan_Vividly.aspx Jason Shadrick Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:06:00 GMT CD Review: Social Distortion - "Hard Times and Nursery Rhymes" For the avid Social Distortion listener, most of the tried-and-true elements are still there—gritty guitars through overdriven tube amps, Ness’ storytelling lyrics, and high-octane rhythms—but they’re more refined and polished. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/CD_Review_Social_Distortion_Hard_Times_and_Nursery_Rhymes.aspx Chris Kies Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:05:00 GMT Dunlop JBF3 Joe Bonamassa Signature Fuzz Face Pedal Review The handwired, germanium JBF3 is tailor-made for any guitarist interested in walking Bonamassa’s blues-rock path and beyond. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/Dunlop_JBF3_Joe_Bonamassa_Signature_Fuzz_Face_Pedal_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:12:00 GMT Electroplex Rocket 22 Amp Review Electroplex has jumped back into the fray with the Rocket 22—a 2-channel amp powered by a pair of 6V6 tubes http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/Electroplex_Rocket_22_Amp_Review.aspx Adam Perlmutter Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:13:00 GMT Epiphone Masterbilt DR-500MCE NA Acoustic Guitar Review The cutaway DR-500MCE comes with a Shadow NanoMag and eSonic 2 preamp at a street price of about $600. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/Epiphone_Masterbilt_DR_500MCE_NA_Acoustic_Guitar_Review.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:15:00 GMT Goodsell Valpreaux 21 Amp Review The Valpreaux is powered by two 6973s—tubes that were used in several 1960s Valco, Supro, and Gretsch amp circuits, but in little else that guitar players use. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/Goodsell_Valpreaux_21_Amp_Review.aspx Shawn Hammond Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:19:00 GMT Hermida Audio Technology Tiki Drive Pedal Review The Tiki Drive was designed with input from the Cars’ Elliot Easton and was built to satisfy his desire to color an essentially clean amp with multiple shades of overdrive and distortion. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/Hermida_Audio_Technology_Tiki_Drive_Pedal_Review.aspx Steve Ouimette Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:19:00 GMT Mesa/Boogie M3 Carbine Bass Amp Head Review The 300-watt/4-ohm, solid-state/ tube hybrid M3 is the latest addition to the company’s Carbine series, which includes the 600- watt M6 and the 900-watt M9. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/Mesa_Boogie_M3_Carbine_Bass_Amp_Head_Review.aspx E.E. Bradman Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:24:00 GMT Squier Stratocaster Guitar and Rock Band Controller Review Will this generation's plastic-button “guitarists” ever transform into genuine wood-and-steel heroes of the next generation—and what can the game do to make that happen? http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/Squier_Stratocaster_Guitar_and_Rock_Band_Controller_Review.aspx Rebecca Dirks Fri, 24 Dec 2010 11:31:00 GMT Toshihiko Tanabe Dumkudo Overdrive Pedal Review The Dumkudo overdrive by Toshihiko Tanabe is one of those seemingly living, breathing pieces of musical gear that will talk back to you, point you down a different path, and holler encouragement. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/Toshihiko_Tanabe_Dumkudo_Overdrive_Pedal_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:36:00 GMT Vox HDC-77 Electric Guitar Review Capitalizing on the success of the Virage line, Vox recently introduced the less expensive, but equally cool Virage II series of guitars. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/Vox_HDC_77_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Adam Perlmutter Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:36:00 GMT Wechter Pathmaker PM-7352 Electric Guitar Review The PM-7352 is designed to deliver studio-quality acoustic tones through the use of the Graph Tech Ghost Acousti-Phonic system, and endless pickup options using Seymour Duncan Triple Shot system http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2011/Jan/Wechter_Pathmaker_PM_7352_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Adam Perlmutter Wed, 22 Dec 2010 10:37:00 GMT Eventide Eclipse V4 Effects Unit Review Eventide lives up to their reputation of stellar studio effects with the rackmount Eclipse V4 http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/Eventide_Eclipse_V4_Effects_Unit_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Thu, 16 Dec 2010 22:46:00 GMT Majik Box Paul Gilbert Fuzz Universe Pedal Review The new pedal channels the tones used on Paul Gilbert's 2010 album. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/Majik_Box_Paul_Gilbert_Fuzz_Universe_Pedal_Review.aspx Oscar Jordan Thu, 16 Dec 2010 22:19:00 GMT Sweetwood Custom Comet Electric Guitar Review A well-built boutique take on the classic maple-mahogany combination. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/Sweetwood_Custom_Comet_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Max Mobley Fri, 10 Dec 2010 15:08:00 GMT SuperMegaUltraGroovy Software Capo 2 Review Transcription software that allows you to slow down, transpose, detect chords, and more. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/SuperMegaUltraGroovy_Software_Capo_2_Review.aspx Jason Shadrick Thu, 09 Dec 2010 14:39:00 GMT Line 6 POD HD500 Review The POD HD500 is the debut of HD amp modeling that promises improved models and more authentic feel. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/Line_6_POD_HD500_Review.aspx Rich Tozzoli Fri, 03 Dec 2010 18:29:00 GMT Recording King RD-327 Acoustic Guitar Review The RD-327 offers vintage styling and all solid wood for under $1000 http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/Recording_King_RD_327_Acoustic_Guitar_Review.aspx Adam Perlmutter Fri, 03 Dec 2010 11:38:00 GMT BC Audio Amplifier No. 8 Amp Review Following on the heels of the award-winning Amplifier No. 7, Bruce Clement's Amplifier No. 8 pumps up the gain and adds a master volume circuit to compliment the 25-watt amp's true point-to-point wiring. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/BC_Audio_Amplifier_No_8_Amp_Review.aspx Steve Ouimette Wed, 24 Nov 2010 13:33:00 GMT Empress Phaser Pedal Review The Empress Phaser packs nearly limitless phase configurations that are all executed at a high level http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/Empress_Phaser_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Tue, 23 Nov 2010 14:59:00 GMT A/DA Flanger Reissue Pedal Review An impressive recreation of the original that take you from subtle to wild http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/A_DA_Flanger_Reissue_Pedal_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:28:00 GMT CD Review: Dan Hicks and the Hot Licks - "Crazy for Christmas" Not your standard modern Christmas album http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/CD_Review_Dan_Hicks_and_the_Hot_Licks_Crazy_for_Christmas.aspx Shawn Hammond Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:03:00 GMT CD Review: Eric Johnson - "Up Close" More of what you love from Eric Johnson http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/CD_Review_Eric_Johnson_Up_Close.aspx Jason Shadrick Wed, 17 Nov 2010 12:21:00 GMT CD Review: Grinderman - "Grinderman II" Nick Cave's Grinderman's latest has an extra helping of sinister savagery http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/CD_Review_Grinderman_Grinderman_II.aspx Charles Saufley Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:05:00 GMT CD Review: Jimi Hendrix - "West Coast Seattle Boy - The Jimi Hendrix Anthology A deep collection of Hendrix alternate takes, early sideman work, studio jams, and live recordings. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/CD_Review_Jimi_Hendrix_West_Coast_Seattle_Boy_The_Jimi_Hendrix_Anthology.aspx Andy Ellis Tue, 16 Nov 2010 13:18:00 GMT Diamond Amplification Positron Amp Head Review A class A tube head with simple features and portability that's both low-watt and loud http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/Diamond_Amplification_Positron_Amp_Head_Review.aspx Lyle Zaehringer Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:06:00 GMT DVD Review: "Leo Fender's Telecaster - The Original Twang" A documentary on the Telecaster and its impact on modern music http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/DVD_Review_Leo_Fenders_Telecaster_The_Original_Twang.aspx Joe Coffey Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:07:00 GMT Eko Ghost VI Electric Guitar Review An affordable rendition of the classic Vox Phantom shape http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/Eko_Ghost_VI_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Tue, 16 Nov 2010 07:08:00 GMT Emperor Cabinets Birch 4x12 Cabinet Review A high-end, hardwood, custom cab http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/Emperor_Cabinets_Birch_4x12_Cabinet_Review.aspx Lyle Zaehringer Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:23:00 GMT Hahn Model 22 Bass Review A '50s-style bass with boutique construction http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/Hahn_Model_22_Bass_Review.aspx Dan Berkowitz Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:26:00 GMT Koll Tornado Electric Guitar Review A P-90 equipped boutique beauty http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/Koll_Tornado_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Michael Ross Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:27:00 GMT L.R. Baggs Anthem Tru-Mic Acoustic Pickup System Review Amplify your acoustics in a whole new way http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/L_R_Baggs_Anthem_Tru_Mic_Acoustic_Pickup_System_Review.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:36:00 GMT Orange TH30 Amp Head Review Modern overdrive tones and vintage-flavored cleans from Orange http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/Orange_TH30_Amp_Head_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Fri, 19 Nov 2010 15:21:00 GMT PRS 305 Electric Guitar Review The triple single-coil, alder-bodied, new model from PRS http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/PRS_305_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Gary Guzman Tue, 16 Nov 2010 09:47:00 GMT Shure SM27 Microphone Review Will the SM27 replace the trusty 57? http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/Shure_SM27_Microphone_Review.aspx Joe Coffey Wed, 17 Nov 2010 10:53:00 GMT Sonic Edge Tumbleweed Pedal Review The Tumbleweed compressor expands the dynamic range of low and high watt amps http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/Sonic_Edge_Tumbleweed_Pedal_Review.aspx Charles Saufley Tue, 16 Nov 2010 16:28:00 GMT Boss PS-6 Harmonist Pedal Review Multiple pitch and harmony effects in one pedal http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/Boss_PS_6_Harmonist_Pedal_Review.aspx Steve Ouimette Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:11:00 GMT Visual Sound GarageTone Axle Grease Delay Pedal Review Simple, inexpensive, and easy-to-use delay http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Dec/Visual_Sound_GarageTone_Axle_Grease_Delay_Pedal_Review.aspx Gary Guzman Wed, 20 Oct 2010 16:46:00 GMT Mesa/Boogie 2010 Multi-Watt Dual Rectifier Amp Review Mesa/Boogie redesigned the Dual Rectifier this year with a new Multi-Watt feature and loads of other goodies. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Mesa_Boogie_2010_Multi_Watt_Dual_Rectifier_Amp_Review.aspx Lyle Zaehringer Fri, 13 Aug 2010 17:05:00 GMT Godin Passion RG-3 Electric Guitar Review Godin brings their acoustic sensibilities to a chambered solidbody single-coil instrument. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Godin_Passion_RG_3_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Mark Smith Fri, 13 Aug 2010 10:53:00 GMT Ibanez Tube Screamer Amp TSA15H Review Ibanez's Tube Screamer Amp provides 15 watts of all-tube power with a built-in Tube Screamer circuit for around $300. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Ibanez_Tube_Screamer_Amp_TSA15H_Review.aspx Kenny Rardin Thu, 12 Aug 2010 09:35:00 GMT Providence Effects Sonic Drive, Heat Blaster, Stampede Overdrive, Velvet Comp, Final Boost, Phase Force, and Anadime Chorus Pedal Reviews Seven boutique stompboxes from the Japanese Providence line are reviewed. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Providence_Effects_Sonic_Drive_Heat_Blaster_Stampede_Overdrive_Velvet_Comp_Final_Boost_Phase_Force_and_Anadime_Chorus_Pedal_Reviews.aspx Max Mobley Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:55:00 GMT Molten Voltage Molten MIDI 2 Pedal Review A programmable box that'll have you experimenting and playing with your DigiTech Whammy IV in whole new ways. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Molten_Voltage_Molten_MIDI_2_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Fri, 30 Jul 2010 16:37:00 GMT Gibson Joan Jett Blackheart Melody Maker Electric Guitar Review Joan Jett's latest signature Melody Maker is a simple rock machine that's built for chunky rhythms. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Gibson_Joan_Jett_Blackheart_Melody_Maker_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Gary Guzman Thu, 29 Jul 2010 13:44:00 GMT Aracom Power Rox PRX 150-Pro Attenuator Review Aracom's attenuator reduces the level of your high-gain head, and matches impedances as well http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Aracom_Power_Rox_PRX_150_Pro_Attenuator_Review.aspx Kenny Rardin Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:55:00 GMT August 2010 Media Preview Videos reviewed: Chickenfoot – Get Your Buzz On, Judas Priest – British Steel: 30th Anniversary Edition, Guitar Player Wanted, Vocals a Plus http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/August_2010_Media_Preview.aspx Brandon Brinson, Gayla Drake Paul, Jordan Wagner Fri, 16 Jul 2010 12:29:00 GMT Dunlop JC95 Jerry Cantrell Signature Wah Pedal Review Dunlop's Jerry Cantrell signature wah is a darker, moodier wah fitting for Alice in Chains riffs http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Dunlop_JC95_Jerry_Cantrell_Signature_Wah_Pedal_Review.aspx Lyle Zaehringer Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:56:00 GMT Dynamic 2040 HG DynaLead Amp Review The Dynamic 2040 HG DynaLead is backed with versatile tones that are easy to use http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Dynamic_2040_HG_DynaLead_Amp_Review.aspx Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:37:00 GMT Harden Engineering Switchblade Electric Guitar Review Harden Engineering's Switchblade has unique looks and down 'n' dirty tone http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Harden_Engineering_Switchblade_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Doug Roberson Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:08:00 GMT Kala U-Bass Review Kala's Ukulele Bass is a unique instrument that's capable of producing a number of different type of bass tones http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Kala_U_Bass_Review.aspx Dan Berkowitz Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:34:00 GMT Mesa/Boogie Trans-Atlantic TA-15 Amp Review Mesa's entry into the lunchbox market delivers both British and American tones http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Mesa_Boogie_Trans_Atlantic_TA_15_Amp_Review.aspx Lyle Zaehringer Tue, 20 Jul 2010 21:35:00 GMT Port City Sahana Amp Head and Wave 2x12 Cab Review The Sahana is an EL34-flavored amp with great midrange rock tones. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Port_City_Sahana_Amp_Head_and_Wave_2x12_Cab_Review.aspx Lyle Zaehringer Fri, 16 Jul 2010 10:59:00 GMT Reverend Pete Anderson Signature Electric Guitar Review The Pete Anderson signature Reverend is a versatile, P-90-equipped hollowbody http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Reverend_Pete_Anderson_Signature_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Michael Ross Tue, 20 Jul 2010 14:25:00 GMT Vox AGA70 Acoustic Guitar Amp Review The new Vox acoustic amp is an impressive tool for the working musician. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Vox_AGA70_Acoustic_Guitar_Amp_Review.aspx Fri, 23 Jul 2010 16:17:00 GMT Amptweaker Bass TightDrive Pedal Review Amp guru James Brown's debut pedal is tweaked for bass http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Amptweaker_Bass_TightDrive_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:02:00 GMT Amptweaker TightDrive Pedal Review Amp guru James Brown's debut pedal is reviewed http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Aug/Amptweaker_TightDrive_Pedal_Review.aspx Gary C. Guzman Fri, 16 Jul 2010 11:03:00 GMT Wampler Pedals Super Plextortion and Pinnacle Pedal Review The Super Plextortion and Pinnacle from Brian Wampler aim for two iconic rock sounds: Plexi Marshall and Van Halen's "Brown Sound." http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Apr/Wampler_Pedals_Super_Plextortion_and_Pinnacle_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Mon, 10 May 2010 13:40:00 GMT PRS Ted McCarty DC 245 Limited Run Electric Guitar Review The PRS Ted McCarty DC 245 Limited Run shines with the company's 1957/2008 pickups and subtle beauty http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Apr/PRS_Ted_McCarty_DC_245_Limited_Run_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Fri, 26 Mar 2010 13:50:00 GMT Martin OMC-16OGTE Acoustic Guitar Review Martin's OMC-16OGTE acoustic uses Roland COSM modeling for a stage-ready guitar http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Apr/Martin_OMC_16OGTE_Acoustic_Guitar_Review.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Thu, 18 Mar 2010 15:26:00 GMT ToadWorks PipeLine Tremolo Pedal Review The ToadWorks PipeLine channels harmonic vibrato from early Fender Brownface amps. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Apr/ToadWorks_PipeLine_Tremolo_Pedal_Review.aspx Fri, 19 Mar 2010 16:01:00 GMT Creation Audio Labs Holy Fire Pedal Review The Holy Fire is an overdrive/distortion pedal with a world of tones http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Apr/Creation_Audio_Labs_Holy_Fire_Pedal_Review.aspx Sat, 13 Mar 2010 07:19:00 GMT Digidesign Eleven Rack Review Digidesign's Eleven Rack lives up to its hype as an ultra-useful performing and recording tool for pros http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Apr/Digidesign_Eleven_Rack_Review.aspx Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:06:00 GMT Egnater Renegade Amp Review The Renegade keeps Egnater's signature feature sets and affordable pricing while moving them into a higher-gain package. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Apr/Egnater_Renegade_Amp_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:27:00 GMT Fender American Special Stratocaster & Telecaster Reviews Where does Fender's new American Special series fit in their family of Strats and Teles? http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Apr/Fender_American_Special_Stratocaster_Telecaster_Reviews.aspx Jordan Wagner & Chris Burgess Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:32:00 GMT Media Preview April '10 Gibson’s Fabulous Flat-Top Guitars— An Illustrated History & Guide, Pretenders: Live in London, Johnny A.—One November Night http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Apr/Media_Preview_April_10.aspx Chris Kies, Chris Burgess, Michael Ross Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:16:00 GMT Nikita Classic Electric Guitar Review Nikita's Classic is a high-end, hand-crafted beauty with some innovative design elements and some room for improvement. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Apr/Nikita_Classic_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Wed, 10 Mar 2010 15:16:00 GMT TC Electronic PolyTune Poly-Chromatic Tuner Review TC Electronic's new PolyTune tunes all strings at once, accurately and easily. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Apr/TC_Electronic_PolyTune_Poly_Chromatic_Tuner_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Thu, 11 Mar 2010 11:09:00 GMT The Moog Guitar Model E1 - Tremolo Bridge Review The Moog Guitar challenges you to rethink the way you play http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Apr/The_Moog_Guitar_Model_E1_Tremolo_Bridge_Review.aspx Pat Smith Wed, 10 Mar 2010 16:52:00 GMT Xotic XJ-1T 4-String Bass Review Xotic's import J-bass clone packs additional features and tons of quality http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Apr/Xotic_XJ_1T_4_String_Bass_Review.aspx Sean O'Bryan Smith Mon, 15 Mar 2010 13:30:00 GMT Widman Custom Electrics T-Master Guitar Review The Widman T-Master looks like a Tele, but sounds a bit more versatile. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/Widman_Custom_Electrics_T_Master_Guitar_Review.aspx Max Mobley Fri, 05 Feb 2010 11:49:00 GMT Damage Control Glass Nexus Multi-Effects Review Damage Control blends boutique with multi-effects for a useable unit with some standout modulation effects http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/Damage_Control_Glass_Nexus_Multi_Effects_Review.aspx Max Mobley Fri, 29 Jan 2010 15:59:00 GMT Badaple Hydra True Bypass Pedalboard Review Badaple Hydra True Bypass pedalboard is custom-made for your effects. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/Badaple_Hydra_True_Bypass_Pedalboard_Review.aspx Oscar Jordan Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:46:00 GMT Buddy Blaze K2 Model 2 Electric Guitar Review Buddy Blaze's K2 Model 2 is a traditional-looking shred guitar with appointments and quality for all players. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/Buddy_Blaze_K2_Model_2_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:47:00 GMT Dean Guitars Buddy Blaze ML Electric Guitar Review Dean recreates the Buddy Blaze-altered ML Dimebag Darrell made famous. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/Dean_Guitars_Buddy_Blaze_ML_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:48:00 GMT Electro-Harmonix 22 Caliber Power Amp Review The Electro-Harmonix 22 Caliber is a handy, portable, affordable amp. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/Electro_Harmonix_22_Caliber_Power_Amp_Review.aspx Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:49:00 GMT Kay K162 Pro Bass Review Kay's K162 Pro Bass reissue delivers vintage looks and feel for those with a Jones for the past. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/Kay_K162_Pro_Bass_Review.aspx Steve Cook Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:54:00 GMT Media Preview February 2010 Queen: The Ultimate Illustrated History of the Crown Kings of Rock, Let It Bleed: The Rolling Stones, Altamont, and the End of the Sixties, Jimi Hendrix Gear, Thin Lizzy – Are You Ready?, Billy Idol – In Super Overdrive Live, ZZ Top – Double Down Live http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/Media_Preview_February_2010.aspx Chris Kies & Jordan Wagner Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:55:00 GMT Morpheus DropTune Pedal Review The Morpheus DropTune may be the solution or those wanting to use drop tunings without the hassle. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/Morpheus_DropTune_Pedal_Review.aspx Brain Barr Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:55:00 GMT PRS 30 Amp Review The PRS 30 has a classic English EL84 sound that has many applications. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/PRS_30_Amp_Review.aspx Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:57:00 GMT PRS Sweet 16 Amp Review The PRS Sweet 16 amp can deliver tones for any style without relying on the classics http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/PRS_Sweet_16_Amp_Review.aspx Sun, 10 Jan 2010 23:08:00 GMT Quidley 22 Amp Review The Quidley 22 packs a lot of features in a low-wattage amp. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/Quidley_22_Amp_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Tue, 12 Jan 2010 00:58:00 GMT SkinPimp MKIII Pedal Review Skinpimp's MKIII is a stellar recreation of vintage fuzz tones. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/SkinPimp_MKIII_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:48:00 GMT Stellartone Micro Pedal Review The Micro Pedal delivers Stellartone's ToneStyler options in a one-box-fits-all-guitars package. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/Stellartone_Micro_Pedal_Review.aspx Michael Ross Tue, 12 Jan 2010 01:00:00 GMT Sterling by Music Man AX40 Electric Guitar Review Sterling by Music Man's AX40 offers Ernie Ball/Music Man quality at an import price tag. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/Sterling_by_Music_Man_AX40_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Wed, 20 Jan 2010 14:49:00 GMT Electro-Harmonix Cathedral Stereo Reverb Pedal Review EH's Cathedral Stereo Reverb is packed with all the reverb options you could ask for with pristine delivery http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/Electro_Harmonix_Cathedral_Stereo_Reverb_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:44:00 GMT Electro-Harmonix V256 Vocoder Pedal Review A fun, diverse tool for guitarists looking to use funky sounds. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Feb/Electro_Harmonix_V256_Vocoder_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:16:00 GMT Electro-Harmonix Cathedral Stereo Reverb Pedal Review EH's Cathedral Stereo Reverb is packed with all the reverb options you could ask for with pristine delivery http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jan/Electro_Harmonix_Cathedral_Stereo_Reverb_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Fri, 08 Jan 2010 17:44:00 GMT Electro-Harmonix V256 Vocoder Pedal Review A fun, diverse tool for guitarists looking to use funky sounds. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jan/Electro_Harmonix_V256_Vocoder_Pedal_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:16:00 GMT BC Audio Amplifier No. 7 Review Simple setup, wild rocking tones and impeccable build quality are the trademarks of the BC Audio Amplifier No. 7 http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jan/BC_Audio_Amplifier_No_7_Review.aspx Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:47:00 GMT Epiphone 1959 Les Paul Standard Electric Guitar Review The Epiphone 1959 Les Paul brings the holy grail in reach for those without pockets deep enough for an original or a Gibson Custom version. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jan/Epiphone_1959_Les_Paul_Standard_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:49:00 GMT Epiphone Inspired by John Lennon Casino Electric Guitar Review Epiphone recreates a Beatles classic: John Lennon's Casino http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jan/Epiphone_Inspired_by_John_Lennon_Casino_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:49:00 GMT Fender '57 Champ Amp Review Fender's '57 Champ reissue is five snarling watts based on the 5F1 circuit http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jan/Fender_57_Champ_Amp_Review.aspx Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:49:00 GMT Fender Bassman TV Fifteen Combo Amp Review Fender releases the Bassman with a twist - this one sounds good with bass. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jan/Fender_Bassman_TV_Fifteen_Combo_Amp_Review.aspx Dan Berkowitz Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:49:00 GMT Hagstrom Swede Electric Guitar Review The Hagstrom Swede inspires everything from punk to jazz with tons of tones built in at a great price. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jan/Hagstrom_Swede_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Tony Pasko Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:50:00 GMT Hottie 454 Electric Guitar Review Hottie joins the guitar game with a muscle-car-inspired retro rocker. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jan/Hottie_454_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Tony Pasko Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:51:00 GMT Martin OMC-LJ Pro Laurence Juber Custom Artist Edition Acoustic Guitar Review We talk with Laurence about the guitar, and let you know what you can expect from this high-end acoustic. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jan/Martin_OMC_LJ_Pro_Laurence_Juber_Custom_Artist_Edition_Acoustic_Guitar_Review.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Thu, 17 Dec 2009 13:47:00 GMT Media Preview January '10 BOOKS: Led Zeppelin: Good Times Bad Times: A Visual Biography of the Ultimate Band & The Les Paul Guitar Book DVDs: Secret Policeman’s Balls: The Secret Policeman Rocks!, Guitar Setup and Maintenance & More Guitar Setup and Basic Modifications http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jan/Media_Preview_January_10.aspx Chris Kies Thu, 17 Dec 2009 12:26:00 GMT Taylor Baritone 8-String Acoustic Guitar Review Taylor grows up and takes risks with the new Baritone 8-String acoustic. The result is one of 2010's early must-haves. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jan/Taylor_Baritone_8_String_Acoustic_Guitar_Review.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:55:00 GMT Ultimate Ears 4 Pro Series Custom Monitors Review Ultimate Ears 4 Pro Series offers the perfect solution for professionals looking for high-quality in-ear monitors http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2010/Jan/Ultimate_Ears_4_Pro_Series_Custom_Monitors_Review.aspx John Bohlinger Thu, 17 Dec 2009 10:59:00 GMT BilT Guitars Relevator Electric Guitar Review A mashup of Jazzmaster, Jaguar and Marauder, the BilT Relevator takes onboard effects to a new level of cool http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/BilT_Guitars_Relevator_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Chris Burgess Fri, 11 Dec 2009 13:33:00 GMT Electro-Harmonix Enigma: Q-Balls Bass Envelope Filter Review Electro-Harmonix's Enigma: Q-Balls combines the Q-Tron and Bass Balls for unprecedented levels of funk http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/Electro_Harmonix_Enigma_Q_Balls_Bass_Envelope_Filter_Review.aspx Sean O'Bryan Smith Thu, 10 Dec 2009 16:03:00 GMT Halo Guitars AshCourt Electric Guitar Review A taste of Halo's high-end with the George Bisceglia designed and built AshCourt http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/Halo_Guitars_AshCourt_Electric_Guitar_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:51:00 GMT TWA Little Dipper LD-01 Envelope-Controlled Formant Filter Pedal Review The Little Dipper is game for out-of-this-world talk-box sounds -- if you are! http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/TWA_Little_Dipper_LD_01_Envelope_Controlled_Formant_Filter_Pedal_Review.aspx Fri, 08 Jan 2010 06:35:00 GMT 3 Monkeys Grease Monkey Amp Review The Grease Monkey is full of original tones with a classic rock base. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/3_Monkeys_Grease_Monkey_Amp_Review.aspx Wed, 25 Nov 2009 15:07:00 GMT Jetter JetDrive Pedal Review The JetDrive mimics the sensitivity of a two-channel boutique amp in an overdrive pedal http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/Jetter_JetDrive_Pedal_Review.aspx Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:35:00 GMT Acme Guitar Works ToneShaper Review Acme Guitar Works' ToneShaper puts every possible switching scenario at your fingertips. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/Acme_Guitar_Works_ToneShaper_Review.aspx Kenny Rardin Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:50:00 GMT Blackstar Series One 100 Amp Review The Series One 100 offers a variety of high-quality sounds at all volumes http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/Blackstar_Series_One_100_Amp_Review.aspx Gerry Ganaden Fri, 04 Dec 2009 13:06:00 GMT Blankenship Amplification Mini-LEEDS21 Carry-On Amp Head Review Blankenship's Carry-On delivers classic British sound in an extremely portable 21-watt package. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/Blankenship_Amplification_Mini_LEEDS21_Carry_On_Amp_Head_Review.aspx Brian Barr Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:14:00 GMT Marshall Haze 40 Combo Amp Review Marshall's Haze 40 is a low-gain amp with classic tones at a manageable price http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/Marshall_Haze_40_Combo_Amp_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:19:00 GMT Media Preview December '09 Two dvds are reviewed: Joe Bonamassa Live From The Royal Albert Hall & The Complete Monterey Pop Festival: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/Media_Preview_December_09.aspx Gabriel J. Hernandez Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:15:00 GMT Potvin Guitars El Camino & Ranchero Electric Guitar Reviews What do you get when you cross a Junior with a Tele? Two workhorses that rock in different ways, with tones that defy expectation. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/Potvin_Guitars_El_Camino_Ranchero_Electric_Guitar_Reviews.aspx Chris Burgess Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:12:00 GMT PRS Tonare Grand Acoustic Guitar Review The PRS Tonare Grand acoustic lives up to expectations as an extremely high-quality, versatile acoustic http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/PRS_Tonare_Grand_Acoustic_Guitar_Review.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:15:00 GMT Tech 21 Boost D.L.A. Pedal Review Tech 21's Boost D.L.A. is a delay and then some. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/Tech_21_Boost_D_L_A_Pedal_Review.aspx Kenny Rardin Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:34:00 GMT Valve Amp Model 105 "Bimbo" Amp Review Valve Amp's The Valve Model 105 "Bimbo" delivers a low-volume version British tone http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Dec/Valve_Amp_Model_105_Bimbo_Amp_Review.aspx Tue, 17 Nov 2009 11:37:00 GMT AAD CUB AG-100 and Super CUB AG-300 Review We review the CUB and SuperCUB amps from Phil Jones Pure Sound. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Aug/AAD_CUB_AG_100_and_Super_CUB_AG_300_Review.aspx Pat Smith Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:13:00 GMT Brown’s Guitar Factory BGF Rock Guitar Review We review the Rock Guitar from Brown's Guitar Factory. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Aug/Browns_Guitar_Factory_BGF_Rock_Guitar_Review.aspx Gary Guzman Wed, 22 Jul 2009 10:42:00 GMT CP Thornton Guitars Professional Acoustic Review Our review of the semi-hollow Professional Acoustic from CP Thornton Guitars reveals myriad reasons to be impressed. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Aug/CP_Thornton_Guitars_Professional_Acoustic_Review.aspx Ben Friedman Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:15:00 GMT Crazy Tube Circuits Review: Black Magic, Starlight and Ziggy We review a line of hand built Greek stompboxes from Crazy Tube Circuits. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Aug/Crazy_Tube_Circuits_Review_Black_Magic_Starlight_and_Ziggy.aspx Jordan Wagner Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:59:00 GMT Fret-King Green Label Corona 60 HB Review The Fret-King Corona 60 HB takes the vintage Strat mold and makes all the necessary improvements http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Aug/Fret_King_Green_Label_Corona_60_HB_Review.aspx Bob Goffstein Tue, 21 Jul 2009 11:03:00 GMT Grosh ElectraJet Standard Review Does the Grosh ElectraJet Standard live up to the fully custom-built legacy of its predecessors? We review it to find out. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Aug/Grosh_ElectraJet_Standard_Review.aspx Chris Burgess Wed, 22 Jul 2009 15:20:00 GMT Hip Kitty Kitty Box Review The hand-wired, 50-watt Kitty Box is like a blend of Fender Bassman, Marshall and Mesa Boogie. It's tones are just as diverse. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Aug/Hip_Kitty_Kitty_Box_Review.aspx Steve Ouimette Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:25:00 GMT Lehle Sunday Driver, D. 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Brian May Treble Boosters Review Three simple treble boosters from Freyer pay tribute to Brian May's signature sounds http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Apr/Fryer_Sound_Ltd_Brian_May_Treble_Boosters_Review.aspx Chris Burgess Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:25:00 GMT Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin Review Godin's 5th Avenue Kingpin archtop is a solid guitar that plays and sounds great for under $1000 http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Apr/Godin_5th_Avenue_Kingpin_Review.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Tue, 17 Mar 2009 13:21:00 GMT HipKitty Oxblood Distortion Review HipKitty's Oxblood pedal channels Vox with great success http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Apr/HipKitty_Oxblood_Distortion_Review.aspx Gary Guzman Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:26:00 GMT Orange Tiny Terror Combo Review Orange's Tiny Terror gets the combo treatment http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Apr/Orange_Tiny_Terror_Combo_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:34:00 GMT Taylor T3/B Review Taylor expands their line even further, blending their SolidBody and hollowbody for the versatile T3/B Bigsby-equipped semi-hollowbody. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Apr/Taylor_T3_B_Review.aspx Steve Ouimette Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:38:00 GMT TC Electronic RH450/RS210 Bass Rig Review TC Electronic's new bass amp packs power, innovation and portability http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Apr/TC_Electronic_RH450_RS210_Bass_Rig_Review.aspx Dan Berkowitz Tue, 17 Mar 2009 09:39:00 GMT Big Block Floyd Rose Tremolo Review The Floyd Upgrades Big Block improves sustain and resonance, for not a lot of cash http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/Big_Block_Floyd_Rose_Tremolo_Review.aspx Gerry Ganaden Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:39:00 GMT Charvel San Dimas Mahogany Oil Finish Review An eighties dead-simple throwback that can really rock. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/Charvel_San_Dimas_Mahogany_Oil_Finish_Review.aspx Steve Ouimette Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:44:00 GMT Charvel Warren DeMartini San Dimas Review Charvel's Warren DiMartini "Crossed Swords" San Dimas model conjures images of '84 http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/Charvel_Warren_DeMartini_San_Dimas_Review.aspx Gary Guzman Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:37:00 GMT Cicognani Brutus Live and 2x12 DP Cab Review Cicognani Brutus Live offers unique tones from Italy http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/Cicognani_Brutus_Live_and_2x12_DP_Cab_Review.aspx Steve Ouimette Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:36:00 GMT Close Up: Brown's Guitar Factory Bridge Conversion Posts Bridge conversion posts make using an ABR-1 bridge a snap http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/Close_Up_Browns_Guitar_Factory_Bridge_Conversion_Posts.aspx Kenny Rardin Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:23:00 GMT Close Up: N-Tune Onboard Chromatic Guitar Tuner A closer look at the N-Tune Onboard Tuner in practice http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/Close_Up_N_Tune_Onboard_Chromatic_Guitar_Tuner.aspx Chris Burgess Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:22:00 GMT Fuchs Clean Machine 150 Review The Fuchs Clean machine is a dream amp for players who love pedals. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/Fuchs_Clean_Machine_150_Review.aspx Adam Hunt Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:18:00 GMT Goodsell Black Dog 50 Review The Black Dog serves up all the tone you can handle without having to tweak every knob to get it. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/Goodsell_Black_Dog_50_Review.aspx Chris Burgess Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:17:00 GMT Jackson Custom Shop Soloist Review The Jackson Custom Shop offers a wide array of options and stellar build quality http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/Jackson_Custom_Shop_Soloist_Review.aspx Brandon Brinson Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:15:00 GMT Line 6 M13 Stompbox Modeler Review Line 6's M13 brings modeling to the pedalboard with great flexibility and versatility. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/Line_6_M13_Stompbox_Modeler_Review.aspx Michael Ross Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:14:00 GMT Marshall JVM 210C Combo Review Marshall lives up to its reputation with a sturdy, reliable stage amp http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/Marshall_JVM_210C_Combo_Review.aspx Kenny Rardin Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:11:00 GMT SWR Spellbinder Blue Bass Amp Review SWR's Spellbinder Blue condenses great bass tone into a combo.. finally! http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/SWR_Spellbinder_Blue_Bass_Amp_Review.aspx Sean O'Bryan Smith Tue, 13 Jan 2009 23:02:00 GMT Vigier Excalibur Ultra Blues Review France's Vigier Excalibur Ultra Blues is versatile, refined and classy http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/Vigier_Excalibur_Ultra_Blues_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Mon, 23 Feb 2009 10:26:00 GMT Voodoo Lab Wahzoo Review One hell of a Wah http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Feb/Voodoo_Lab_Wahzoo_Review.aspx Gary Guzman Fri, 13 Feb 2009 18:21:00 GMT People's Amp Review Can one man take on the boutique industry with a Bluesbreaker-inspired 18-watt tube amp for just $650? We take the People's Amp for a ride to find out. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/Peoples_Amp_Review.aspx Chris Burgess Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:27:00 GMT PRS Starla Review The Starla is a winning departure for PRS. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/PRS_Starla_Review.aspx Chris Burgess Tue, 10 Feb 2009 13:28:00 GMT Danelectro Cool Cat Fuzz, Transparent Overdrive and Vibe Reviews Danelectro Cool Cat pedals offer tone on a budget. We look at the Fuzz, Transparent Overdrive and Vibe. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/Danelectro_Cool_Cat_Fuzz_Transparent_Overdrive_and_Vibe_Reviews.aspx Adam Moore Sun, 14 Dec 2008 20:58:00 GMT Engl E 650 Ritchie Blackmore Signature 100-watt Amp Review Engl's Ritchie Blackmore Signature combines gain with clarity at an reasonable price. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/Engl_E_650_Ritchie_Blackmore_Signature_100_watt_Amp_Review.aspx Jordan Wagner Tue, 16 Dec 2008 15:05:00 GMT Gigliotti Guitars GT Custom Review The Gigliotti GT Custom is a show stealing Thinline-style metal-topped guitar with a range of available tones http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/Gigliotti_Guitars_GT_Custom_Review.aspx Adam Hunt Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:30:00 GMT IK Multimedia StompIO-1 The StompIO-1 is a versatile interface that integrates your gear with your computer http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/IK_Multimedia_StompIO_1.aspx Rich Tozzoli Thu, 11 Dec 2008 13:29:00 GMT January Media Preview Zeppelin's influences, a Tremonti lesson, Lynyrd Skynyrd DVD, SRV book, guitar identification, metal philosophy and more are in this month's media preview. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/January_Media_Preview.aspx Chris Kies, Joe Coffey and Brandon Brinson Thu, 05 Mar 2009 09:51:00 GMT Normandy Chrome Archtop Guitar The Normandy Chrome Archtop is a solid guitar with a great sound that just happens to be metal. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/Normandy_Chrome_Archtop_Guitar.aspx Adam Moore Sat, 13 Dec 2008 10:51:00 GMT PRS Modern Eagle II Review PRS's Modern Eagle II, though pretty, is more than a pretty face when plugged in http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/PRS_Modern_Eagle_II_Review.aspx Steve Ouimette Fri, 26 Dec 2008 11:56:00 GMT PRS Singlecut Hollowbody Standard Review The PRS Singlecut Hollowbody breaks the boundaries of familiar sounds with PRS quality http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/PRS_Singlecut_Hollowbody_Standard_Review.aspx Steve Ouimette Thu, 18 Dec 2008 10:50:00 GMT Vox Heritage Collection AC30H2 Review Looking for vintage AC30 tone? The AC30H2 is worth a look. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/Vox_Heritage_Collection_AC30H2_Review.aspx Chris Burgess Tue, 16 Dec 2008 17:28:00 GMT Voyage-Air VAOM-1C Folding Acoustic Guitar Review The Voyage-Air is a travel guitar that defies reason with its tone and stability. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2009/Jan/Voyage_Air_VAOM_1C_Folding_Acoustic_Guitar_Review.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:46:00 GMT Way Huge Pork Loin, Fat Sandwich, and Swollen Pickle Review Way Huge's long awaited reissues don't disappoint. 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See what's new and how it sounds. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/GoodSell_Super_Seventeen_Mark_Three_Review.aspx James Egolf Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:37:00 GMT JazzKat TwinKat Review This lightweight, solid-state professional amp has some famous fans http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/JazzKat_TwinKat_Review.aspx Adam Hunt Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:37:00 GMT Joe Barden J-Style Bass Pickups Review J-Style pickups from Joe Barden opened up our reviewer's bass http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/Joe_Barden_J_Style_Bass_Pickups_Review.aspx Charles Gomez Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:39:00 GMT Line 6 Spider Valve 112 Review Line 6 and Bogner team up for an amp that takes a step forward in modeling technology http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/Line_6_Spider_Valve_112_Review.aspx Sean O'Bryan Smith Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:40:00 GMT Pigtronix Polysaturator Review The Pigtronix PolySaturator delivers old-school fuzz http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/Pigtronix_Polysaturator_Review.aspx Oscar Jordan Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:46:00 GMT Psionic Audio Lava Flow Review The Lava Flow offers versatility disguised as a simple A/B/Y box http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/Psionic_Audio_Lava_Flow_Review.aspx James Egolf Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:47:00 GMT Review: Godin 5th Avenue Archtop Godin's first archtop retails for around $500 -- but how does it sound? http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/Review_Godin_5th_Avenue_Archtop.aspx Mike Mueller Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:49:00 GMT Review: Ibanez Tube King TK999HT The original Ibanez Tube King gets beefed-up with this flashy reissue http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/Review_Ibanez_Tube_King_TK999HT.aspx Gary Guzman Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:51:00 GMT Spalt Voodoo I & Voodoo II Totem Review Filled with trinkets and blues http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/Spalt_Voodoo_I_Voodoo_II_Totem_Review.aspx James Egolf Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:52:00 GMT Taylor Solidbody Guitars Review A look at four Taylor SolidBody guitars http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/Taylor_Solidbody_Guitars_Review.aspx Mike Broward Wed, 11 Feb 2009 10:16:00 GMT TwinStomp Booster The TwinStomp booster makes you louder. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Aug/TwinStomp_Booster.aspx Kenny Rardin Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:53:00 GMT Collings OM-2H Review The Collings OM-2H proves its worth in an ensemble setting. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jul/Collings_OM_2H_Review.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:55:00 GMT Duncan-Turner Acoustic Research Mama Bear Preamp The Mama Bear puts a variety of acoustic tones in reach. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jul/Duncan_Turner_Acoustic_Research_Mama_Bear_Preamp.aspx Adam Hunt Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:59:00 GMT Fishman Matrix Infinity Undersaddle Pickup The Matrix Infinity offers an affordable option for active acoustic pickups. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jul/Fishman_Matrix_Infinity_Undersaddle_Pickup.aspx Gayla Drake Paul Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:00:00 GMT Review: Tonebone PZ-Pre DI Preamp Radial Engineering's Tonebone PZ-Pre delivers a compact solution to a bevy of gigging problems. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Apr/Review_Tonebone_PZ_Pre_DI_Preamp.aspx Joe Coffey Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:44:00 GMT Review: Carvin SH550 http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Apr/Review_Carvin_SH550.aspx Mike Broward Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:45:00 GMT Brown's Guitar Factory: BGF Chambered Guitar http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Apr/Browns_Guitar_Factory_BGF_Chambered_Guitar.aspx Brett Petrusek Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:46:00 GMT Delay Shootout: TC Electronic, Eventide and EH http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Apr/Delay_Shootout_TC_Electronic_Eventide_and_EH.aspx James Egolf Tue, 10 Feb 2009 15:46:00 GMT Fishman AFX Pedals 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GMT LeoSounds Pickups: Vintage Player 1956 Classic Set & 1966 Classic Set http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jan/LeoSounds_Pickups_Vintage_Player_1956_Classic_Set_1966_Classic_Set.aspx Douglas Baldwin Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:05:00 GMT Tagima Vernon Neilly VN1 Signature Guitar http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jan/Tagima_Vernon_Neilly_VN1_Signature_Guitar.aspx James Egolf Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:06:00 GMT Motion Sound SRV-112 Rotary Speaker Cabinet http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2008/Jan/Motion_Sound_SRV_112_Rotary_Speaker_Cabinet.aspx James Egolf Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:07:00 GMT L.R. 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http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jul/Composite_Acoustics_GX_Performer.aspx James Egolf Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:35:00 GMT Lizard Spit Guitar Polish As the custom and collectable guitar market continues to evolve, so does the need for quality instrument care products to enhance and protect these investments. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jul/Lizard_Spit_Guitar_Polish.aspx Trent Salter Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:35:00 GMT Zuni Exhibition Wild Cherry Every guitar made is a custom instrument, with the customer able to have as much or as little input as they want in the production. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jul/Zuni_Exhibition_Wild_Cherry.aspx Marty Stodola Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:36:00 GMT Fender Classic Player '50s Stratocaster The Classic Player '50s Stratocaster was announced at this year's Summer NAMM show. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Jan/Fender_Classic_Player_50s_Stratocaster.aspx James Egolf Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:48:00 GMT Engl Powerball Amplifier It is easy to typecast amps as being one-dimensional simply by their looks, but nothing could be farther from the truth here http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Apr/Engl_Powerball_Amplifier.aspx Kenny Rardin Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:48:00 GMT Hughes & Kettner Switchblade 100 Head This month I stepped into the PG review chamber and put the versatile Switchblade through its paces http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Apr/Hughes_Kettner_Switchblade_100_Head.aspx Kenny Rardin Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:49:00 GMT Zoom G9.2tt http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Apr/Zoom_G9_2tt.aspx James Egolf Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:49:00 GMT Carvin V3 (100-Watt, 3-Channel Tube Combo) There's no doubt that high gain, 3-channel super amps are cool, but in most cases, they remain cost prohibitive. http://www.premierguitar.com/Magazine/Issue/2007/Mar/Carvin_V3_100_Watt_3_Channel_Tube_Combo.aspx Brett Petrusek Tue, 10 Feb 2009 16:50:00 GMT Mini-Review: Planet Waves 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