Premier Guitar Videos

LA Amp Show - Two Rock Amps 10th Anniversary Demo

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Two Rock Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get our first glimpse and listen to Two Rock's 10th Anniversary Amp.

The 10th Anniversary amp is a tube-rectified, 2-channel amp [either 50 watt with 2-6L6 power tubes or a 100 watt with 4-6L6 power tubes] that offers Class A or Class AB operation. Its front panel controls include; Treble, Middle, Bass, Bright, Mid, Deep, Bypass, Gain, a Master and Contour control for each channel. It comes loaded with an Accutronics spring reverb tank(Two Rock's own patent applied for reverb circuit).

LA Amp Show '09 - Wizard Amps Modern Classic Demo

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he swings by the Wizard Amplification booth. In this segment, we get our first taste of Wizard's 100 Watt Modern Classic.

The 100 Watt Modern Classic features two inputs (high and low sensitivity) with foot-switching capabilities. Front panel features include; Lead Gain with Pull Channel Select, Lead Master with Pull Lead Boost, Rhythm with Pull Rhythm Boost, Treble, Middle, Bass and Presence controls. It comes loaded with EL34 and 4T50 power tubes.

Media Preview December '09

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Two dvds are reviewed: Joe Bonamassa Live From The Royal Albert Hall & The Complete Monterey Pop Festival: The Criterion Collection Blu-ray

To Buy, or Not to Buy… That is the Question!

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Reasons why to buy a new bass, and reasons NOT to buy a new bass. Where do you fit in?

Dweezil Zappa: A Son of (a Mother of) Invention

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Talking with Dweezil Zappa about go-to gear, honoring his father's legacy and his "What the Hell Was I Thinking" project

LA Amp Show 2009

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT

The new and cool gear from 2009's LA Amp Show

The Growing Problem of Counterfeit Guitars

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Examining the culture of counterfeit

Experience PRS - Dweezil Zappa Interview

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Stevensville, MD, for Experience PRS 2009 where he catches up with tonehound Dweezil Zappa. In this interview, Dweezil talks about exploring PRS' wood shop, finding the ideal woods for his one-off guitar and stumbling across an amazing feat of nature - a naturally combined flame and quilted maple piece of wood, which Dweezil uses for the body. In addition, he talks about using a PRS guitar for the very first time during Zappa Playing Zappa's performance at Experience PRS.

LA Amp Show '09: Henman-Bevilacqua Guitars S1 Demo

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he swings by the Henman-Bevilacqua Guitars booth. In this video segment we get our first peek at their S1 model.

The S1 is a solidbody guitar that features a Honduran mahogany body with a Northwestern flame maple top. Also, it has a three-piece sapelle neck and headstock with an ebony fingerboard. It comes loaded with WCR pickups (Crossroads-neck; Godwood-bridge) and Sperzel locking tuners.

LA Amp Show '09-Bogner 20th Anniversary Shiva Demo

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Bogner Amplification booth. In this segment, we get an extra special treat from a gearhead-in-training, Anton Oparin. Anton is a shredder all the way from Russia and demos his other-world abilities on his Gary Kramer custom Cathedral Deluxe through a Bogner 20th Anniversary Shiva and Uberschall.

LA Amp Show '09 - Matchless Amps Avalon 30 Demo

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he swings by the Matchless Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get our first taste of Matchless' Avalon 30 1x12 combo.

The Avalon 30 1x12 combo is a one-channel, 30 Watt (switchable to 15 Watt) Class A amp. It has 4-EL84 power tubes, 3-12AX17, 5-12AX7 (reverb) preamp tubes and 1-5AR4 rectifier tube. The Avalon utilizes an innovative new hybrid construction method which combines point to point wiring, circuit tracing, and turret style construction. Also, this model comes packed with a Celestion G12H30 speaker.

LA Amp Show '09 - DAR Amps Tuzzia Demo

Sat, 14 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the DAR Amps booth. In this video segment, we get to see and hear from DAR's Tuzzia head and two of their unique cabs.

The Tuzzia is a 65 Watt Class A amp with 6C33B MiG tubes. For preamp tubes, it comes with 12AX7 and 12AU7. The colorful 2x12 cabinet is loaded with Celestion G12T-75 speakers and the 4x12 cab has with a pair of Celestion Vintage 30s and sledgehammer Celestion K100s.

LA Amp Show - 65Amps 20 Watt Prototype Head Demo

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he swings by the 65Amps booth.

In this segment, we get our very first peek at 65Amps' newest (unnamed) prototype. The prototype is a 20 watt head that features a unique tone stack and undisclosed power tubes, but 65Amps' Dan Boul says that it is built upon the Lil' Elvis platform by "going vertical with it."

LA Amp Show '09: Budda Amps Superdrive II V40 Demo

Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Budda Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to hear from three of their newest products, the Superdrive II V-40 Series 2x12 combo, the Budwah Wah Pedal and the Superdrive II Series 2x12 combo.

The Superdrive II V-40 Series 2x12 combo is loaded with 6V6 power tubes, an EHX 5U4 rectifier tube and 3-12AX7 preamp tubes. It features a special "Thick" alternate voicing for the mid tone control that boosts the mid frequencies to give your tone added cut and presence in the mix. The cab is loaded with 2 Phat 12" Speakers.

The Budwah Wah is a hard-wire bypass pedal with quiet operation and boutique quality components. It has a 100% signal bypass when not in use, keeping your guitar's tone true.

The Superdrive Series II 30 Watt 2x12 combo is a Class AB amp that comes with 4-EL84 power tubes, 1-5U4 rectifier tube and 12AX7 preamp tubes. Its a two-channel amp that has an effects loop and slave out component. The combo comes loaded with 12" Custom Phat Speakers.

LA Amp Show '09 - TomasZewicz Amps TZZ-35H Demo

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the TomasZewicz Amps booth. In this segment, we get our first peek at the TomasZewicz's TZZ-35H head.

The TZZ-35H is a 35 watt, cathode bias head with a sustain feature and buffered effects loop. It comes loaded with 12DW7, 12AX7, 12AT7,12AX7 and 2-EL34s tubes. The front panel controls include Master Volume, Cut, Presence, Bass, Middle, Treble, Sustain, Drive and Pre Amp Gain.

LA Amp Show '09 - Egnater Amps Tweaker Demo

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Egnater Amps booth. In this video segment, we get our official peek at Egnater's Tweaker head and cabinet.

The 15 watt Tweaker is said to sit in between the Rebel 20 and Renegade 30 with 6V6 power tubes. The controls include a Vintage/Modern switch, Master Volume, a USA/Brit switch, Treble, Middle, Bass, a Hot/Clean switch, Gain, a Bright/Normal switch and a Tight/Deep switch.

Rig Rundown-Mastodon's Brent Hinds & Bill Kelliher

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Des Moines, IA, at the Val Air Ballroom where he visits backstage with Mastodon's Brent Hinds and Bill Kelliher about their current live rigs.

In this Rig Rundown, Brent talks about his vintage Fender silverface combo and Marshall JMP heads. Also, he talks about his love for Gibson Les Pauls and his newly acquired Electrical Guitar Company's lucite V.

Bill Kelliher talks to us about his vintage vintage Explorers and Silverbursts and trying to incorporate his First Act 9-string into the live set a little more. In addition, he talks about his two Marshall heads (JMC 800 reissue and Kerry King Signature), Marshall and Mills Acoustic Cabs and his love for the new Morpheus Droptune Polyphonic Pitch Drop and Octave pedal.

Rig Rundown - Dethklok's Brendon Small

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Des Moines, IA, at the Val Air Ballroom where he visits backstage with Dethklok's (Metalocalypse) Brendon Small about his current live rig setup.

In this Rig Rundown, Dethklok's Small talks about his Gibson E2 Explorer, Kerry King Signature Marshall head, Marshall 4x12 cabinet and the select few effects pedals he can handle while singing and playing lead/rhythm guitar. Also, Small talks about the upcoming Metalocalypse season, which features all new episodes that now run a full 1/2 hour.

Danny Gill's Rock Guitar Harmonics

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

How to create natural and pinch harmonics in a rock setting.

LA Amp Show '09-Red Jones Amps 18 & 45 Watt Demos

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Red Jones Amplifiers booth. In this segment we get to hear from Red Jones' 18 and 45 watt heads. These guitar amplifier heads are based on Ken Fischer's Trainwreck amplifiers (both in circuitry, vintage parts and cabinetry), but feature many of Billy Yates' own preferences and appointments. Billy Yates (ex-Outlaws guitarist) uses a LSL Instruments 52.5 Aged T-Bone telecaster guitar.

LA Amp Show - Bogner Amplification Goldfinger Demo

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Bogner Amplification booth. In this segment, we see and hear from Bogner's updated Goldfinger guitar amplifier head that now features 3 channels. The Goldfinger head features 6V6 power tubes, reverb controls and two separate effects loops. The head is demoed through two-2x12 cabs with Celestion speakers.

Legato Exercises

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Rusty Cooley offers up some exercises to perfect your legato technique

Open String Fling

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Playing fast the easy way

The State of the Stomp

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT

What's hot in the stompbox scene

Pimp Your Pedalboard: 7 Pedalboard Add-Ons to Consider

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Small things that can make a big difference on your pedalboard.

Video Lesson - Rusty Cooley "Legato"

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's columnist Rusty Cooley demonstrates his November column "Legato" and its corresponding tab. This month Rusty strives to push your legato development in a one octave A Natural Minor scale. Am consists of A, B, C, D, E, F and G, resolving again to A.

LA Amp Show '09 - Goodsell Amps Unibox 10 Demo

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Goodsell Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear the Unibox 10.

The Unibox 10 is a 1x12 combo loaded with a E3 style solid pine cab and RG12 speaker. It comes with 2-6BM8s (ECL82) with a 12AX7 in the preamp and a 6X5GT rectifier. The demo model has both tube tremolo and reverb. The controls include Volume, Tone, Speed, Length.

Video Lesson - "Open String Fling"

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Pat Smith walks us through his lesson "Open String Fling" published in the November '09 issue of Premier Guitar.

In this video lesson, Pat gives us some insight, advice and examples to whiz up and down the fretboard with speed and flair by using open string licks and phrases. These types of licks often heard and seen in country chicken-pickin', flamenco, bluegrass and even Pat's hero Lenny Breau. It involves adding in open strings between the fingered notes so that you get "a nutty cascade of coolness" with relative ease. In addition to the cascading coolness, you get a droning effect from the open strings creating an illusion that smear a bit and sound much bigger.

LA Amp Show '09 - Outlaw Guitars Custom Mule Demo

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, attending the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Outlaw Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear from some of Outlaw Guitars' newest offerings.

We saw and hear from their Custom Mule which features a maple fretboard, Bigsby B5 trem and Lindy Fralin split humbuckers.

They also show off some short-scale Shotgun basses with Lindy Fralin pickups, tone-styler power source, black ash body with a lined finish. The other bass model has the same appointments but a Honduran mahogany body and maple neck.

One of their beautiful guitars is the Supercaster that is all leather trimmed, Fralin pickups, Wilkinson bridge and comes with the old school large headstock.

Next up, the Silver Stallion has a translucent finish over a spalted maple with a Honduran mahogany body.

LA Amp Show-Brown Note D'Lite 22 w/ Pete Anderson

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Brown Note Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to hear the D'Lite 22 in action through the hands of country guitar legend Pete Anderson (Dwight Yoakam).

The D'Lite 22 is a fixed bias amp with 6V6 power tubes, 1-12AX7 preamp, and 1-12AX7 driver producing approximately 22 watts. Also, its controls on the front panel; Volume, Bright Switch, OD Switch, PAB Switch, Treble, Midrange, Bass, OD Drive, OD Level, Master Volume, Presence.

LA Amp Show '09-Jaguar Amplification Jaguar 7 Demo

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Jaguar Amplification area. In this segment, the Jaguar 7 is demoed.

The Jaguar 7 is a class A, single-ended amp with 1-12AX7 (preamp), 1-EL84 (power), 1-GZ34(rectifier) tubes. Its a single-channel amp with low and high inputs. It has a simple layout with only two knobs - Volume & Tone.

LA Amp Show '09 - Fender '57 Champ Demo

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Fender area. In this video segment, we get to see and hear from Fender's little '57 Champ.

The '57 Champ is a small but mighty tone machine crafted within the their '57 Tweed series. It is an all-tube 5 watt comb with a 8" Weber Alnico speaker. It features a 6V6GT power tube, 12AX7 preamp tube and 5Y3GT rectifier tube. It is covered in the traditional lacquered tweed and is hand-wired with two inputs. This little tone monster has been used by Eric Clapton, Johnny Cash, Keith Richards and countless others during recording sessions.

LA Amp Show '09 - Kelemen Amps Raven Demo

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he stops by and checks out what's new with Kelemen Amps. In this video segment, we get to see Kelemen's Raven and Road Runner heads, but more importantly we get to hear a demo of the Raven.

The Raven is an all tube amplifier designed for guitarists that want switchable clean and saturated tones from a single amplifier. Any guitarist can command an array of musical textures with this hand-built instrument. The power section is cathode biased and can allow a guitarist to have a variety of different power tubes. High quality matched power tubes such as; 6V6's, 6L6's, EL34's, KT66'setc can be plugged in without re-biasing.

The amplifier has two completely separate channels that are foot switchable. The switching relay is placed outside of the signal path & does not affect the tone.

Channel 1 is on the cleaner side, but can create some rich, overdriven tones, too. However, if you want more crunch, channel 2 delivers the thick and creamy distortion.

LA Amp Show '09 - Channing Amps CL30 & CL45 Demos

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he visits the Channing Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear from both Channing's offerings, the CL30 and CL45 heads.

The CL30 is a hand-built 30 watt head with 4-EL84 power tubes. The two preamp channels (EF86 channel available as an option), tube rectifier, Mercury Magnetics transformers, custom Unified Turret Board construction, 2-pan chassis design for preamp shielding and can come with an optional international voltage select power entry module (North America, UK, Europe).

The CL45 is 45 watt head (used by Jeff Beck) with 2-EL34, 2-6L6 power tubes. It also features two preamp channels (normal, bright), tube rectifier (solid state optional), Mercury Magnetics transformers, custom Unified Turret Board construction, 2-pan chassis design for preamp shielding and can come with an international voltage select power entry module (North America, UK, Europe).

LA Amp Show '09 - Satellite Amps Nveus Demo

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Oscar Jordan is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he checks out the Satellite Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear Satellite's newest amp, the Nveus.

The Nveus is a 7 watt head (also available as a combo) that can run any octo-based tubes. The demo model in this video came loaded with 3 tubes (a preamp, a 6V6 power tube and 5Y3 rectifier tube). Adam said he's also made Nveus models with EL34s and solid state rectifiers for more gain. Also, the Satellite cabinet used in the demo is a 2x10 loaded with Celestion 10" Greenbacks.

LA Amp Show: Nolatone CL-15, CL-30, 22 Tango Demos

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he swings by the Nolatone Ampworks booth. In this video segment, we get to see and hear from Nolatone's CL-15, 22 Tango and CL-30 combo amps (all available in heads).

The CL-15 is a 22 watt amp with 2-6V6 tubes, GZ34 rectifier tube and 3-12AX7 preamp tubes. The combo comes loaded with a Celestion Vintage 30.

The CL-15 and CL-30 are the same amp except the CL-30 uses a Celestion Alnico Gold, while the CL-15 uses a Celestion Alnico Blue. They come with the option of switching input tubes between EF86 or 12AX7. They come with 2-EL84 power tubes (CL-30 has four) and EZ81(CL-15), GZ34(CL-30) rectifier tubes. Both designs are based on '60s Voxs, but with more girth and possible crunch appeal with a Mercury Magnetics transformer.

LA Amp Show-Dave Friedman Marsha Amps 50 Watt Demo

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Van Nuys, CA, for the 2009 LA Amp Show where he catches up with Dave Friedman and his Marsha Amps. In this video segment, we get to A-B between two different Marsha Amps with specific mods; one is called the Brown Eye mod and the other is the Hairy Brown Eye mod.

In addition, the Brown Eye mod equipped 50 watt head was recently used by Jerry Cantrell of Alice in Chains during their last tour and the settings from Jerry's preferences are still there.

Experience PRS: Electric Mary "Gasoline and Guns"

Sun, 11 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Stevensville, MD, where we attend Experience PRS. In this video segment, we get to see a hard rock product from down under. The Australian rockers Electric Mary made the long trip and performed a full set, including "Gasoline and Guns" with their dual-PRS guitar attack.

Experience PRS: Paul Reed Smith Interview

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Stevensville, MD, where he sits down with Paul Reed Smith. In this video segment, we get to hear from Paul Reed Smith about discontinuing over 10 models of guitars, the new 25th Anniversary line of guitars, PRS Amps (Sweet 16, 30 and Anniversary) and the Narrow Field pickups. We even get to hear and see Paul demo the Narrow Field pickups through their newest amp head, the 50 watt Anniversary.

Experience PRS: David Grissom Demos New PRS Amps

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

SORRY VIEWERS, BUT THE HAND MIC (SM58) SHORTED OUT, BUT THE AMPS STILL SOUND KILLER. PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Stevensville, MD, where he attends Experience PRS. In this video segment, he talks with PRS guitarist David Grissom and PRS Amp builder Doug Sewell about the new PRS Amp offerings - Sweet 16, 30 and Original Sewell. Cut in throughout the interview are clips of David testing the amps for the first time, dialing up some times and using several different pickup, amp and cabinet configurations. Watch and see how a pro test drives some amps for the first time as the builder/designer nervously sits off in the wings.

Experience PRS: Electric Mary "Crashdown"

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Experience PRS: David Grissom Jam

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Stevensville, MD, where we drop in and hang out at Experience PRS. In this video segment, we get to see guitarist David Grissom jam with the Grainger brothers holding down the rhythm section.

Experience PRS: Private Stock Wood Tour

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Stevensville, MD, where they hang out at the Experience PRS event. In this video segment, we get to tour PRS' Private Stock wood pile. While there are all the usual suspects when it comes to high-grade tonewoods (quilted maple, flame maple, variations of rosewood and cocobolo) but there is a special, one-off piece. It is a piece that was combined by nature which is half quilted maple and half flame maple. Mother nature seems to be looking out for tone-hounds, too.

Experience PRS: How To Build An Acoustic

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Stevensville, MD, where we drop in on Experience PRS. In this video segment, we get a tour of the PRS Acoustic Workshop by PRS President Jack Higginbotham and master luthier Steve Fischer. They walk us through the several meticulous steps that PRS goes through in order to provide high-quality, handmade unique acoustic guitars. As you can see, each finished acoustic guitar has its own voice and distinct tone. Check out the video and see why and how it all happens.

Experience PRS: Buddy Guy "Drowning on Dry Land"

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Stevensville, MD, where we drop in and hang out at Experience PRS. In this video segment, we get to see blues legend Buddy Guy cover O V Wright's "Drowning on Dry Land" with the Grainger brothers holding down the rhythm section.

Experience PRS: Simon McBride "Down to the River"

Tue, 06 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Stevensville, MD, where we drop in and hang out at Experience PRS. In this video segment, we get to see Irish guitarist Simon McBride perform an original song, "Down to the River" with the Grainger brothers holding down the rhythm section.

Experience PRS: Carlos Santana Interview

Fri, 02 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Stevensville, MD, where we drop in on Experience PRS. In this video segment, we get a chance to catch up and chat with legendary guitarist Carlos Santana. They talk about musical influences, the importance of "community" within music and Carlos' new PRS 25th Anniversay Signature guitar.

Experience PRS:Tony McManus "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat"

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Stevensville, MD, where we drop in on Experience PRS. In this video segment, we watch Tony McManus perform "Goodbye Pork Pie Hat" in DADGAD tuning.

Experience PRS: Buddy Guy & Santana "Maggot Brain"

Thu, 01 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Stevensville, MD, where we drop in on Experience PRS. In this video segment, we get to see legends Buddy Guy and Carlos Santana performParliment-Funkadelic's "Maggot Brain." Both guitar masters are PRS guitars. Buddy Guy is using a Srat-style PRS guitar that has three single-coil pickups. Carlos Santana is using his to-be-released 25th Anniversay Signature guitar.

Rig Rundown - Alice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Milwaukee, WI, at the Rave/Eagles Ballroom where he catches up with Alice in Chains' guitarist, singer/songwriter Jerry Cantrell. Jerry walks us through his current live rig for the ongoing Black Gives Way to Blue tour where he's using Bogner and Dave Friedman Marsha heads, G&L Rampages, Gibson Les Pauls and of course some effects including his original Dunlop Crybaby wah used on the epic "Man in the Box."

Avid Digidesign Eleven Rack Demo

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Irwindale, CA, where he visits Avid Digidesign HQ. In this video, we get our first look at Digidesign's Eleven Rack.

The Eleven Rack is a guitar recording system designed to solve the challenges guitarists face in the studio. Eleven Rack uses a unique tone cloning design and custom-designed True-Z input to re-create the experience of playing through a mic'd amp. By combining studio-standard Pro Tools software with a DSP-accelerated high-resolution interface, Eleven Rack puts professional recording into the hands of every guitar player. Whether you're tracking in the studio or playing on stage, this rackmountable multi-effects processor delivers realistic guitar amp and effects tones that will inspire your best performances.

Additionally, Eleven Rack takes re-amping in a new direction by recording both dry and processed guitar signals simultaneously, allowing you to re-amplify later without patching a single cable. Digidesign even found a way to embed the Eleven Rack amp and effects settings into the audio tracks you record, enabling you to automatically recall those settings from your audio files on any Pro Tools system with the Eleven Rack.

Eleven Rack also rocks onstage as a standalone amp tone and effects signal processor. The guitar effects processor comes with a classic collection of guitar effects, from must-have stompboxes to world-class rackmount studio processors. Eleven Rack has I/O flexibility that you may need to integrate it into your existing rig, and easily incorporate the tones you've recorded with into your live setup?closing the gap between studio and stage. Eleven Rack rackmount processor also offers incredibly powerful control options using affordable MIDI controllers and expression pedals, giving you full foot control over everything from vintage wah effects to tempo-driven delays and more.

The tones and effects found with the Eleven Rack are inspired by classics like Marshall, Fender, Vox, Soldano, Mesa Boogie, Electro-Harmonix, Ibanez, ProCo, Univox and more.

The Essence of Simplicity

Fri, 18 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Ask yourself the question: How can I be me with less?

Video Review - BC Rich 40th Anniversary Eagle

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner's latest review featured in Premier Guitar's October 2009 issue is the BC Rich 40th Anniversary Eagle. Read the written review.

For the 40th collection, they chose to recreate the first four original electric guitar designs (Eagle, Bich, Mockingbird, Seagull) out of the innovative minds of Bernie Rico and his staff of designers. Each guitar feature specifications that closely mimic those appearing in the earliest B.C. Rich catalogs from the '70s; neck-through construction, solid Koa bodies and exclusive electronics.

The Eagle's body is made of koa wood and features a bevel-style top. It comes loaded with Grover Super Rotomatic tuners, jumbo frets, BC Rich Quad bridge, DiMarzio Dual Sound humbuckers, which can be switched between series-parallel and single-coil operations.

Video Review - Mattrixx-N SanGreal Acoustic Amp

Thu, 17 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Gayla Drake Paul's latest Video Review is the Mattrixx-N SanGreal Acoustic Instrument Amplifier. Read the written review.

The Mattrixx-N SanGreal Acoustic Instrument Amplifier is 400 watts (bi-amped 200 watts per low-frequency and high-frequency driver) with two input channels that can be customized for your specific applications. It comes with an instrument channel with line and instrument inputs-and the XLR in has phantom power. Both channels have input Gain, three-band EQ and multi-mode Reverb. Channel one includes a narrow-band notch filter, and our review unit had the option vacuum tube, which Gayla has said added some additional warmth. Other controls on the SanGreal are Master and Monitor volume controls and an FX loop.

It comes loaded with neodymium-powered ribbon driver and an advanced low-frequency driver. The cabinet is monitor-shaped, made of birch multi-ply with a handle at one end and a speaker pole mount on the other.

Martin Owners Club-Thom Bresh "Cookie Jar Song"

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Martin Owners Club Event -Kenny Sultan Performance

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Martin Owners Club Event - Thom Bresh Performance

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Diamond Amplification-Spitfire II Demo & Del Fuego

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Diamond Amplification booth. In this video, we get to see and hear Diamond's Spitfire II. In addition, we get a sneak peek at their newest low-wattage head, the Del Fuego.

The Spitfire II (the two-channel version) sports the Spitfire Is voicing in Channel 1 and a full, rich vintage higher gain Channel 2 with DAs signature dual volume, gain design. Channel 2s voicing is big and tight like the vintage heads with an updated feel featuring plenty of lows and mids. It comes loaded with 4-EL34s and 6-12AX7 preamp tubes.

The Del Fuego is a hand-wired Class A, 22 watt head that is designed and voiced off boutique amp builder Roy Blankenship's designs, but with a Diamond twist. The Del Fuego uses 3-12AX7, 2-EL84 power tubes, and 1-6CA4 rectifier. It features two-channels (independent controls) with a tremolo effect.

Visual Sound - Warped Distortion & Open Road Demos

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Visual Sound booth. In this segment, we get to check out three of their newest V2 Series pedals - Vans Warped Distortion, Open Road Overdrive and Truetone Clean Boost.

The Vans Warped Distortion is limited edition pedal that has three basic controls - Grind, Edge, and Loud (translation: Drive, Tone, Volume). The Vans Warped Distortion is definitely geared towards Warped Tour inspired guitarists. The Visual Sound guys were really proud of its grinding, low-end distortion, which is pertinent to a lot of the Warped Tour artists' tone.

Based on Visual Sound's Route 808, the Open Road offers that tone but with a more open sounding, amp-like overdrive with less dominant mid-range. It produces clear low end, sparkling highs and none of the mid-range hump. Open Road features a very interactive tone circuit, effecting not only high-end roll-off, but gain structure as well.

Truetone Clean Boost is a way to push the front end of your tube amp. Then again, it's also a great way to push a good overdrive pedal a bit harder. If you like the tone you already have from another pedal, just put the Truetone after that pedal for a volume boost as the Visual Sound guys said its great for a solo boost or to make a certain part stand out. The Truetone can get up to a 15dB boost, but it runs internally off of 27V - so all of that boost is clean. They bump up the voltage inside the pedal, rather than requiring use of a special external power supply.

Video Demo - Roland VB-99 V-Bass System

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Mark Harris walk us through the Roland VB-99 V-Bass Synthesizer System and the some of the various sounds it can produce. With the VB-99, Roland has devised a product that accurately model the worlds most popular basses ? from classic electrics to upright acoustic bass, fretless bass and more ? and combined them with a range of killer bass amps, synth sounds, and polyphonic effects. Some of the functions and features on the VB-99, include dual independent signal paths, dozens of COSM models, including coveted vintage and modern basses, synth basses, and even electric guitar models, Innovative new String Modeling (apply virtual flat wound, round wound, black nylon, etc.), 12 COSM preamp models and six speaker models, 43 powerful effect types and six compressor types.

Video Demo - Roland VB-99 V-Bass VS. Roland GR-33B

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Roland VB-99 V-Bass Synthesizer System and the some of the various sounds it can produce. He then takes the VB-99 and puts it up against an original Roland GR-33B Synthesizer - the bass guitar version of the GR-300.

With the VB-99, Roland has devised a product that accurately model the worlds most popular basses from classic electrics to upright acoustic bass, fretless bass and more and combined them with a range of killer bass amps, synth sounds, and polyphonic effects. Some of the functions and features on the VB-99, include dual independent signal paths, dozens of COSM models, including coveted vintage and modern basses, synth basses, and even electric guitar models, Innovative new String Modeling (apply virtual flat wound, round wound, black nylon, etc.), 12 COSM preamp models and six speaker models, 43 powerful effect types and six compressor types.

The original GR-33B has an all-analog construction. It includes a 4-voice polyphony with two oscillators per voice, 2 presets for Envelope Generator with Attack and Decay Control, Envelope Triggered Low Frequency Oscillator with delay-for vibrato, built-in foot switches control the VCO harmonize pitch and VCF mode and a String Select Feature that can iIndividually engage/disengage synth sound per string.

Sonic Reality Downloadable Soundz, Drum Masters

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he swings by the Sonic Reality booth. In this segement, we get introduced to three of Sonic Reality's digital music and recording products. Downloadable Soundz is a web site where guitarists can preview backing and drum tracks for jam sessions, practice or even recording purposes. The drumming and pre-recorded packages suit players according to sound and genre. Also, Drum Masters is a software that tries to capture the infamous drummers through the history of rock 'n' roll including, Peter Gabriel, John Bonham, Steely Dan and those Motown greats.

In short, Sonic Reality's motto is "Sample Everything," as they strive to create high quality loops for nearly every genre of music and playable sounds for every instrument category from drums to percussion, guitar, bass, keyboards, synths, orchestral, vocal and exotic instruments from all over the world.

Gallien-Krueger MB Fusion Demo, MB 500 & More

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Gallien-Krueger booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear three of Gallien Krueger's newest offerings.

First up is the MB500, which is a 500 watt bass head that will easily fit into your gig bag. Coming in at 10.75" x8.5" x1.75" and just under four pounds, the MB500 packs a considerable punch for its compact size. It features a four-band active EQ and contour control, that allows you to tweak your tone before hitting the digital power section. The preamp section also features a footswitchable boost channel with independent volume control.

Even smaller in size, the MB Fusion is the newest product released by Gallien-Krueger. Built on the success of the MB 500, the new MB Fusion incorporates the same all-tube preamp of the Fusion 550 and maintains a sleek and small design. It comes loaded with 3-12AX7 preamp tubes, four-band EQ and Deep and Bright switches.

The Fusion 1050 incorporates a six stage tube preamp paired with a 1000 watt version of the high current solid state power amp used in the 2001RB. It comes with three-12AX7 preamp tubes, Gain-Master-Horn controls, four-band active EQ and a variable Contour control with a mid frequency select.

Tanglewood Guitars MasterDesign Series-Summer NAMM

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Tanglewood Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to check out their MasterDesign Series - made in collaboration with Michael Sanden. The guitars in this series all feature Michael's special bracing and "swoosh" bridge. In addition, all the guitars feature a solid spruce top, solid mahogany back and sides, twin-piece mahogany neck and ebony fingerboard complete with a 0 fret.

DBZ Guitars - Venom, Imperial, Cavallo & More

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the DBZ Guitars booth. In this segment, we get an overview of several of DBZ's models from Mr. DBZ himself, Dean Zelinsky. We get to check out the Cavallo (mahogany body, maple top, set mahogany neck and custom DBZ pickups), Bolero (mahogany body with a maple top, set mahogany neck with rosewood fingerboard and custom DBZ hardware) and Imperial (mahogany body with a flamed maple top, set mahogany neck with ebony fingerboard and custom DBZ hardware).

We also get to check out some of DBZ's "Dark Side" models including the Venom (mahogany body, set maple neck w/ ebony fingerboard, EMG pickups and original Floyd Rose) and Bird of Prey (mahogany body, set maple neck w/ ebony fingerboard, EMG pickups and original Floyd Rose trem).

Hanson Guitars - Chicagoan, Firenze, Gatto & More

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Hanson Guitars booth. In this segment, we get introduced to several of this Chicago-based guitar company.

First off, the Cigno features a bound mahogany body, set mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard and it comes loaded with Hanson P-90s.

Another model is the Gatto, which comes with bound mahogany body, set mahogany neck with a rosewood fingerboard and is loaded with Hanson humbuckers featuring coil-tap options.

Next up, is the Chicagoan. It features bound maple top, back and sides, set maple neck with a ebony fingerboard and its loaded with Hanson mini-humbuckers.

And the last Hanson model we get to check out is the Firenze. This model features and ash body, maple bolt-on neck, rosewood or maple fingerboards and Hanson "Blade" mini-humbuckers.

JBovier Stringed Instruments - Various Mandolins

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the JBovier Stringed Instruments booth. In this segment we get to see some traditional and not-so-traditional mandolins. Jeff Cowherd shows off two of his in-progress projects - electric solidbody mandolins.

And for a more traditional mandolin, he shows us his F5Z mandolin. It features an engleman spruce top, carved African zebrawood back and sides, solid Canadian flamed maple neck and an ebony fingerboard.

The Bass-ics

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Want to succeed at bass? Be ok with playing simple.

Wolf Marshall's Mixolydian Pentatonic Scale Video Lesson

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Add a dominant touch to your major pentatonic phrases

George Lynch's Wicked Licks Video Lesson

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Performance and breakdown of the licks used in "Key of Noise" by Souls of We

The Montreal Guitar Show '09

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Our picks from the Montreal Guitar Show

Montreal Guitar Show Acoustic Room Tour

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Montreal, Quebec, for the 2009 Montreal Guitar Show. In this video segment, we get a grand tour of the acoustic room by the show's organizer Jacques-Andre Dupont. Jacques-Andre shows us several luthers, including Linda Manzer, Alan Carruth, Maurice Dupont, Edward Klein and Michihiro Matsuda.

Montreal Guitar Show Electric Room Tour

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Montreal, Quebec, for the 2009 Montreal Guitar Show. In this video segment, we get a grand tour of the Electric Room guided by the show's organizer, Jacques-Andre Dupont. He shows us and introduces us to several builders on the floor including, Patrick Godin of the Godin Custom Shop, Nik Huber, Jean Lamarche, Marc Lupien and several others. Some guitars are traditional, while others are of the bizarre nature - see hockey stick guitar!

Be sure to check out the video tour of the Acoustic Room and other Luthier videos.

DAR Amps - Superaria Head Demo - Summer NAMM '09

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he swings by the DAR Amps booth. In this segment, we get to check out DAR's Superaria head. The Superaria is like no other guitar amp in that it comes loaded with 6C33 tubes, which are the same tubes used in MIG 25 jets and Russian battlefield tanks. It delivers a full 65 watts of rich Class A tone. In Aria mode, this amp delivers an astounding 35 watts of hum free and harmonically accurate Single Ended Class A tone (accomplished while maintaining push pull bandwidth and stability). A switchable tone stack matrix delivers tones from classic American rock all the way to the deepest grinding bone crushing British import sound. The amp is advertised as pushing more gain than anyone could ever want, this beast even comes with a spring reverb.

Video Review - Carvin BX500 Head & BR410 Cabinet

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Dan Berkowitz walks us through a video review of the Carvin BX500 and BR410 cabinet. The amp is a 500 watt, Class D head, which weighs a meager six pounds. The tiny head's dimensions are 3"x9"x14" and the preamp is a 3-stage, Class A, which features one 12AX7 tube. The front panel knobs include Contour, Bass, Compressor, Treble, Master Volume and a 9-band EQ.

The BR410 cabinet is made of a cross grain laminated multi-ply plywood and features internal bracing to eliminate cab resonance. It comes loaded with four heavy-duty, 200w 10" woofers, 1" Titanium HF driver.

3rd Power Amps - HLH 100 & G-Lab Bypass Wah Demos

Wed, 19 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he swings by the TSI Distributing booth, which handles 3rd Power Amplification and G-Lab Guitar Laboratory effects.

We get to hear 3rd Power's first amp offering from their HLH 100 Series, the HD100 (a 100W head) and their unique HLH cabinets that house Celestion Vintage 30s. The hand-wired, point-to-point HD100 head comes loaded with 4-EL34s, various outputs (16 ohm, 8 or 4) 3-12AX7 preamp tubes. The speaker cabinets are designed to remove the beaming and comb-filtering of a typical cabinet. The 3rd Power guys said that when stacking three-3x12 cabinets together, you can attain a high-quality *WET/DRY/WET sound in the same space as two conventional cabinets.

The G-Lab True Bypass Wah-Pad is a full analog device that makes the use of wah-wah type effects more comfortable. As described to us by the G-Lab fellas, using a traditional wah-wah effect requires switching it ON and OFF, which forces the player to perform an additional operation during which playing is not possible. The wah-pad eliminates this operation. The wah-pad is supplied from included 9V internal battery or an external power supply adapter.

Music Man Dargie Delight II & StingRay SLO Special

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Ernie Ball Music Man booth. In this video segment, we get a peak at the Dargie Delight Limited Edition run of guitars and basses that feature the "Carmel Apple Delight" green finish. It comes with an ebony fingerboard on a maple neck and can be ordered on all Music Man models except the Steve Morse Y2D, Axis and Axis Super Sport.

We also get a peek at the StingRay SLO Special which features the traditional StingRay setup but comes with a slimmer, Sterling-style neck.

Ibanez - Left-hand Vai & Satch Signatures & More

Tue, 18 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Ibanez booth. In this segment we check out several familiar models with a bit of a twist. First up is the 30th Anniversary Musician Bass, which is limited to 15 basses worldwide. The bass made famous by Sting features swamp ash body, 5 piece maple/walnut neck, ebony fingerboard and a MC30TH Special Inlay. Next up is the 20th Anniversary of the Paul Gilbert PGM100RE. It features a basswood body, 5 piece maple/walnut neck, bound rosewood fingerboard and has a H-S-H pickup configuration. Finally, the wait is over as Ibanez has released left-hand Steve Vai and Joe Satriani signature models.

Ernie Ball Coated Bass Strings, Pics & More

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Ernie Ball booth. In this segment, we get introduced to some new Ernie Ball accessories - Coated Bass Strings (several gauges and variations), Day-glow Guitar Pics and Flexfit Ernie Ball hats.

Sterling AX20, AX40, Petrucci Signature & More

Mon, 17 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Ben Friedman is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Sterling by Music Man booth. In this segment, we get to see several new products offered by Sterling. The AX20 features a contoured basswood body, quilted maple veneer top, 2x Sterling A5 Zebra Humbuckers and a maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard.

The AX40 has contoured basswood body with cream binding, quilted maple veneer top, Sterling double-locking tremolo, bolt-on maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard and two Sterling A5 Zebra Humbuckers.

The JP50 (John Petrucci Signature) has a baswood body, custom Sterling Petrucci Neck carve, a maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, two Sterling Modern Humbuckers and Sterling Modern Tremolo recessed bridge.

The SB14 bass comes with a basswood body, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Music Man-Designed humbucker with a 3rd hidden phantom coil and an active preamp.

The Ray34 bass features a swamp ash body, maple neck with rosewood fingerboard, Music-Man designed humbucker and a 6-bolt neck joint.

Cole Clark - Jerry Douglas Lap Steel Jam

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Nashveille, TN for Summer NAMM '09 where we visit the Cole Clark booth. In this video, we get a special treat as Jerry Douglas does his thing on Cole Clark's Violap. The Violap is made with the standard Cole Clark carved top and features a hollow neck. The body has a hour-glass shape reminiscent to lap steels in the '30s. Also, it comes loaded with two humbuckers.

Recording King Custom Shop ROS-697 & More

Fri, 14 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he swings by the Recording King booth. In this video segment, we get introduced to some of their newest offerings - Custom Shop ROS-697 and the Jubilee Series Classic Small-Body acoustic. The ROS-697 is based on a historic 1927 12th fret 000 design. It features a hand-selected AAA Sitka spruce top, Brazilian rosewood back and sides and a mahogany neck. The ebony fingerboard is inlaid with an elaborate Greg Rich-designed Tree-of-Life M.O.P inlay covering the full fretboard. There will only be 10 of these Custom Shop renditions made.

The Jubilee Series Classic Small-Body has a solid Sitka spruce top and supported with hand-shaped, fully scalloped x-bracing. The back and sides are made of figured maple. The "C" profile neck is made from a single piece of solid mahogany with traditionally styled inlay on the rosewood fretboard.

AXL Guitars Badwater Series Guitars - Summer NAMM

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Ben Friedman is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the AXL Guitars booth. In this segment we get to see several models within their Badwater Series. The guitars within this series feature distressed bodies, antiqued hardware that gives them that beaten and battered appearance. Also, the guitars come equipped with EMG-designed pickups.

Cole Clark-Adam Rafferty Acoustic Jam -Summer NAMM

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where we visit the Cole Clark booth. In this segment, we sit back and watch Adam Rafferty rip out some acoustic jams on his Cole Clark Fat Lady acoustic/electric.

LSL Instruments 52.5 Aged T-Bone Guitars

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the LSL Instruments booth. In this segment, we get introduced to some old-school, t-style guitars. T-style picker Matt Rae walks us through some tones that the LSL T-bones can produce. They feautre swamp ash bodies, "C" profile maple necks, LSL custom-wound pickups and all the metal parts, hardware and fretboards are manually aged to create a near authentic played, not beaten appearance.

Santa Cruz Guitars 1929 OO & 1929 OOO -Summer NAMM

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM where he swings by the Santa Cruz Guitars booth. In this segment we get to check out two of Richard Hoover's latest creations - the 1929 OO and 1929 OOO acoustics. The 1929 OO is a 12-fret small bodied acoustic that features all solid mahogany top, back, sides and even mahogany binding. The body and size of the OO is very similar to classical acoustics. The big brother of the OO, the 1929 OOO is a similar in body style and size to the OM, but features 12 frets and a slotted headstock with a "V" neck profile. The OOO also features solid mahogany top, back and sides.

VHT Amps Standard Series 18 Watt Demo -Summer NAMM

Thu, 13 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the VHT Amps booth. In this segment, we get our first look at the hand-wired Standard Series 18 watt combo. The Standard 18 combo is a two-channel amp with classic British-amp voicing. It features 2-EL84 power tubes, 3-12AX7 preamp tubes, 1-5Y3GT rectifier tube and comes with a Celestion G12H30 speaker.

Seymour Duncan New Stack Pluses,Blackouts for Bass

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Seymour Duncan booth. In this segment, we get the run down on several new Seymour Duncan pickups including, several new Stack Pluses (Vintage Hot Stack Plus & Custom Stack Plus), the Fat Staple and Blackouts for bass guitars. Blackouts for Bass represents the active bass soapbar pickup specifically voiced for aggressive music. Instead of the radical EQ boosting and cutting required to make flat, sterile pickups come alive, they offer clean highs, deep lows and great dynamic range.

Delaney Guitars Sonoita, Jagata & More-Summer NAMM

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN for Summer NAMM '09 where he stops by the Delaney Guitars booth. In this segment, we see several of Delaney's hand-built guitars including, the Sonoita (single-cut body with 25 1/2" scale, Amalfitano humbuckers, a Schaller 475 bridge and locking tuners), Jagata (double-cut body with hand-wound Amalfitano pickups and Schaller locking tuners and bridge), Abel Axe (aluminum body guitar that can come with a wood-composite neck) and the Big City Bass (swamp ash body, maple or ebony neck, Seymour Duncan P-style pickup and a Hipshot "A" bridge.

ModTone Effects Clean Boost & Extreme Metal Demos

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the ModTone Effects booth. In this segment, we hear three of ModTone's pedals-the Clean Boost, Metal Pedal and Funk Filter Enveloper. The Clean Boost is an American designed true bypass boutique style pedal that adds nothing but horsepower to your signal with no added noise or unwanted fuzz. It features a proprietary circuit design to allow up to 25db of boost.

The Extreme Metal pedal is another true bypass boutique style pedal that delivers insane gain levels that go from subtle to over the top. Their specialized scoop knob covers plenty of metal territory while leaving all the articulate definition intact.

The Funk Filter Enveloper that recreates vintage envelope or auto-wah type effects. It features High pass, Mid Pass and Low Pass settings that can be used in conjunction with the F-Factor control and Drive settings to deliver a wide range of tones that work on clean or distorted signals.

N-Tune Artist Series On-board Tuner - Summer NAMM

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the N-Tune booth. In this segment, we get to check out N-Tune's newest product, the Artist Series On-board Tuner. Its an on-board chromatic tuner that is specially designed to fit most electric guitars and basses that have a 3-way toggle switch and humbucker pickups. By conveniently placing the N-Tune display ring around the toggle switch, the Artist Series tuner is activated by pulling up your volume control knob, which also mutes the output signal of your instrument while tuning.

Ultimate Ears Custom In-Ear Monitors - Summer NAMM

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Ultimate Ears booth. Ultimate Ears offers custom-fit in-ear monitors from the famous pros to the weekend warriors. Every custom monitor is individually handcrafted after a professional creates a mold of your ear, which is used to create a full concert speaker system snug for your ear.

Lava Cable Right Angle Cable & VOVOX Cable

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he swings by the Lava Cable booth. In this video segment we get introduced to two of their products, the Right Angle Plug cable and the VOVOX Instrument cable-Lava Cable is now the US Distributor for VOVOX. The Right Angle Cable is the smallest DIY solder-free right angle plug on the market with a body width of .435" allowing for spacing between pedals of less than 1" or less than 1/2" when staggered. The VOVOX Instrument cable is made of pure copper and features jacketing made of natural fibres and high purity polymers.

Red Witch Famulus & Titan Delay Demos- Summer NAMM

Mon, 10 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Red Witch booth. In this segment, Red Witch's Ben Fulton demos the Famulus distortion pedal and the brand new Titan delay The Famulus comes with two totally separate, parallel circuits. Each circuit has its own distinct voicing. You are able to blend between the two for any conceivable combination. The Titan delay houses three completely independent delay units. Voiced for an analog-style sound, the Titan provides 3-800m/sec delays. Red Witch uses the classic analog delay compounder to ensure the recreation of an analog flavored delay, which works hand in hand with their more contemporary delay engines.

TV Jones P-90 Demo & Model 10 Guitar - Summer NAMM

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the TV Jones booth. In this segment we get to TV Jones' newest guitar, the Model 10. The single-cut body style comes in three different pickup/tremolo variations - dual pickup (custom wound bridge/classic neck), single bridge pickup and dual pickups with a Bigsby B5 Vibrato. The guitar features an obeche neck with an ebony fretboard, 22 frets and Sperzel tuners.

The new pickup offered by TV Jones is their take on a P-90--bridge and neck versions. The bridge pickup has thicker highs and more defined lows than what is commonly heard from traditional P-90s. The sound is big with plenty of dynamics. The neck pickup delivers clarity with fullness and is considerably less boomy than others.

Aria Guitars Diamond Series & PE-RX 80-Summer NAMM

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits Aria Guitars. In this video segment we get to see Aria's reintroduction of their Diamond Series. The guitars feature a retro-style alder body, bolt-on maple neck with a rosewood fingerboard, 2-APS-9 single coil pickups and a VFT-2, 2-stud type tremolo. The basses come with a carved alder body, bolt-on maple neck with rosewood fingerboard and 2-FB-1 single-coil pickups. Also, we get our first glimpse at a guitar not seen since the early-80s when it was rocked by Neal Schon of Journey; the PE-RX80.

D-TAR Multi-Source Pickup-Mic System - Summer NAMM

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the D-Tar booth. In this segment we hear about one of their new acoustic pickup offerings, the Multi-Source Pickup-Mic system. The new Multi-Source combines the Wave-Length pickup system with a condenser microphone for versatility and flexibility, which aims to provide a natural sound from your acoustic guitar. The Multi-Source starts with the Wave-Length unitary design, piezoelectric co-polymer under-saddle pickup coupled to an 18-volt, low-noise, high-input impedance preamp with twice the dynamic range of typical 9-volt systems. The D-TAR Multi-Source comes in two versions: one for steel string and one for nylon string guitars.

Hayden Amps & Ashdown Amps - Summer NAMM '09

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Hayden and Ashdown booth. In this segment, we get to check out several different models of bass amps from Ashdown including the TourBus10 (bass practice amp with volume, bass and treble controls, a headphone socket for silent practice, a CD/MP3 input and 6.5" driver), Five Fifteen (bass practice amp combines a 100 watt power section with a single 15" Ashdown BlueLine bass speaker and features controls - bass, middle and treble, supplemented by a pre-shaped 'deep' switch), Electric Blue Combo (uses a 180 Watts RMS fan-cooled fast-transient power stage, and a bass preamplifier with inputs for both active and passive, an illuminated VU meter, 5 band EQ with Bright and Deep switches, a front panel-mounted balanced DI output for connection to a PA or recording console, an FX loop and a tuner/line output), MAG 300 (features a fan-cooled 307 watts RMS power section, rotary bass, middle and treble controls, a comprehensive 5 band EQ section. Additionally, front panel push switches for Bright and Deep settings and inputs for active and passive instruments), ABM 500 (575 watts RMS bass amp head, 3-straightforward rotary tone controls, 2-pairs of additional sliders, a single input is switchable for passive and active instruments with a blend of solid state and dual triode tube preamps stages, also foot-switchable is the on-board compressor and the Ashdown sub-harmonic generator which precisely tracks the main signal and reproduces it an octave lower, a front-panel mounted balanced DI out with pre or post EQ switching, a sub-bass output, a tuner output, and a FX loop)

The Hayden Amps we see include the Peacemaker 40 Combo (Class A, 2-channel 40 watt combo with a 12" Hayden Custom speaker with 4-EL84 power tubes) and the Peacemaker 60 head (Class A, 2-channelThe Peacemaker 60 is a 60 Watt head using a pair of EL34 valves in the output section and 4-12AX7 valves in the preamp stage).

RS Custom Guitars John Page's Brian May Guitar

Fri, 07 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits with Everett Wood of RS Custom Guitars LLC. In this video, we get to see a very close copy of a very special guitar - Brian May's Red Special. This guitar was built to nearly every spec of the famous Red Special built by Dr. May and his father many years ago. With a mahogany body with a mahogany (or maple) top, a mahogany neck with ebony (or oak) fretboard, this guitar screams "Queen". The pickups are hand made by Adeson Turner - Tri-sonic versions. They even spec'd the guitar down to the point of having all of the hardware custom made per the original design. Everett and the guys at RS Custom Guitars took designs and schematics from John Page - former Fender Custom Shop builder - who originally took the job of recreating Brian May's epic guitar, but the project lost steam and was dormant until Everett resurrected it with a phone call to John Page.

Aurora Coated Color Strings - Summer NAMM '09

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Aurora Strings booth. In this segment we hear about the science behind Aurora's coated color strings. Through their proprietary designs, Aurora has developed the ability to wrap strings with a color coating that they say creates the best-sounding, longest-lasting coated string possible. Also, you can set up custom sets and color combinations.

DigiTech RP1000 Update - Summer NAMM '09

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the DigiTech booth. In this segment, we get an update on the DigiTech's Integrated Switching System, the RP1000. It includes over 160 stompboxes, choruses, delays, amps and cabinets, a built-in expression pedal that controls the wah wah settings and volume and it has over 200 presets.

Framus Guitars & Warwick Basses - Summer NAMM '09

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Framus and Warwick area. In this segment, we get to see several Framus guitar models including, Renegade Custom (swamp ash body, bolt-on neck, maple neck, Seymour Duncan pickups), Diablo Custom (bolt-in ovangkol neck, swamp ash body, AAA flame maple top, tigerstripe ebony fingerboard and Seymour Duncan pickups), Panthera Custom (bolt-in ovangkol neck, mahogany body, arched AAA flamed maple top, Seymour Duncan pickups) and the AK 1974 (neck-through with a tigerstripe ebony fingerboard on a flamed maple neck, AAAA flamed maple top with f-hole, AAA flamed maple body, custom inlays, Seymour Duncan pickups and gold hardware).

Also, we get to check out some Warwick basses including, the Stuart Zender Signature (neck-through design with an ovangkol neck, French flamed ash top, tigerstripe ebony fingerboard and MEC P/J, active pickups) P-Nut Signature (neck-through design with an ovangkol neck, three-piece body with walnut and purple heart, wenge fingerboard and MEC J/MM-Style Pickups with open pole pieces) and the Streamer Stage 1 (neck-through design with a flamed maple neck, AAA flamed maple body, wenge fingerboard, available as a 4- 5- or 6-string, Warwick tuners and gold hardware).

Overloud TH1 Guitar Plug-in Software - Summer NAMM

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Overloud booth. In this segment, we get a product overview of Overloud's TH1 Guitar Plug-in software. The software includes 3D positioning of microphones in front of cabinets, VariFire, a Gain-Character control for expanded distortion color control, BREVERB-based reverb effects, 12 factory banks featuring 93 Sound and 462 variations, 10-amplifiers with 19-total channels and 31-operating modes, 21 cabinets, 18 mics and most importantly it has a very low CPU usage.

JamHub TourBus Silent Rehearsal Studio-Summer NAMM

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the JamHub booth. In this segment, we get to see JamHub's Tourbus, a device that allows bands to practice or rehearse anywhere, anytime. It includes 21 audio channels for 7 musicians, 7 XLR and 7 TRS input jacks, SoleMix controls for each musician, R section for mp3 connection or recording and phantom power (48V).

Troy Stetina Sweep Picking Video Lesson

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Learn to blaze like Yngwie Malmsteen with this efficient technique

Hughes & Kettner TriAmp MKII Demo - Summer NAMM

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Hughes & Kettner booth. In this video, we get to see and hear their TriAmp MKII and get introduced to a few other amps. The TriAmp MKII is a 100 watt, all-tube head that features 9-12AX7 preamp tubes, 4-EL34 power tubes and it comes with six distinctive channels (Vintage Californian Clean, Vintage British Clean, Classic British Rock, Vintage British Rock, British Hot Rodded, Modern Californian Hi Gain). The other amps we check out include the Duotone Tommy Thayer Signature head, the Switchblade and the Edition Tube 25th Anniversary combo.

Reverend Guitars-Buckshot,Reeves Gabrels Signature

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Reverend Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to hear and see Reverend's Buckshot. The Buckshot is a korina solidbody that features a maple bolt-on neck with a rosewood fretboard and comes loaded with a Reverend T-style single-coil (bridge) and Reverend Revtron mini-humbucker (neck). The other model we see is the prototype for Reeves Gabrels signature model.

Jay Turser Guitars JTA-530 & JTA-560 - Summer NAMM

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he swings by the Jay Turser Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see two of their newest acoustic models - the JTA - 530 (Alaskan sitka spruce top, rosewood neck and bridge) and the JTA 560 (double-A grade Alaskan sitka spruce top, rosewood fingerboard and bridge and solid maple binding).

Traynor Amps Reissue YGM3 Combo - Summer NAMM '09

Mon, 03 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he swings by the Traynor Amps booth. In this segment, we get our first glimpse at Traynor's newest amp, the reissue of the YGM3 combo. The YGM3 comes with a Jensen P12Q alnico speaker, EH 12AX7 preamp tubes, JJ EL84 power tubes and Accutronics Long-Spring Medium Decay reverb tank. Parts for this Traynor re-issue came from original suppliers and built to the original specs where possible. Also, the YGM3 comes with a foot-switchable amplitude bias tremolo effect.

Profile PT-2800 Tuner & PTM-4000 Tuner/Metronome

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Profile booth. In this video, we get to check out Profile's PT-2800 Tuner and PMT- Tuner/Metronome/Massager.

Olympus LS-11 PCM Recorder - Summer NAMM '09

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he stops by the Olympus booth. In this video, we get introduced to the new LS-11 PCM Recorder, which is an upgraded model from its predecessor the LS-10. Some of the appointments include 24 bit - 96 kHz recording, 8 GB built-in memory and can record in WAV, mp3 and WMA settings. In addition, it has a feature that can set a volume reading and will start/stop recording once it exceeds/recedes that pre-determined point.

65 Amps Apollo Bass Head - Summer NAMM '09

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he stops by the 65 Amps booth and catches up with Dan Boul. In this video, we get a sneak peek at 65 Amps' first bass head, the Apollo. The Apollo is an all-tube, 50 watt head that features 2-6L6 power tubes. In addition to chatting about the new bass head, Joe and Dan take their shots at stand-up comedy.

Hagstrom & Walden Guitars - Summer NAMM '09

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Hagstrom and Walden booth. In this video, we get to see several new models from both companies. New offerings from Hagstrom include the Viking (maple body, hard maple set neck, H-Expander truss rod, two Hagstrom custom-wound humbuckers and Long Travel Tune-O-Matic with Hagstrom trapeze tailpiece), Ultra Swede (basswood body, flame maple top, maple set neck and Long Travel Tune-O-Matic with Hagstrom stop tailpiece and 6-individual brass string blocks) and Deluxe-F Tremar (mahogany body with hollowed bass side, carved maple top, set mahogany neck and 2-Hagstrom Custom 60 humbuckers).

The Walden models featured are the D710CE (dreadnought body style, solid Engelmann spruce top, solid Indian rosewood back and features a Venetian cutaway) and the CG670TB (dreadnought body style, solid Western Red cedar top, mahogany back and sides, rosewood fingerboard and mahogany neck).

Parker Guitars Vernon Reid & Dutkiewicz DragonFlys

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Parker Guitars booth. In this segment, we get our first glance at two new signature Parker DragonFlys - Adam Dutkiewicz (Killswitch Engage) and Vernon Reid (Living Colour). The Adam Dutkiewicz DragonFly features a 5-way pickup switch, a H-S-S configuration and a Parker first, EMG pickups. The Vernon Reid DragonFly comes with a Floyd Rose trem, EMG X-Series (H-S-S) pickups and a Roland MIDI system near the bridge.

Eden Electronics ENX260,WTX-500 & More-Summer NAMM

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he swings by the Eden Electronics booth. In this segment, we check out some new bass amps from Eden Electronics. First up is the ENX260 that is a 500 watt head and weighs under 4 lbs. The next bass head that we see is the WTX-500 that is based on the Golden Ear chip for warmth and musicality. It features a 3-band EQ with dynamic bass boost and mid-shift functions and switchable automatic compression. The last bass head is the 500 watt Navigator 1000 (class-D) which comes with 3 dB of headroom.

Washburn Guitars Nuno Bettencourt,HM Series & More

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Washburn Guitars booth. In this segment, we get introduced to several new Washburn models including, the Custom Shop WI 595 Idol, a HM Series firetruck red model and several Nuno Bettencourt signature models. The WI 595 comes with a mahogany body, carved maple top and Duncan pickups (Custom - bridge - '59 - neck).

The HM Series guitar show features a firetruck red gloss finish, all chrome hardware (chrome EMGs and Floyd Rose trem), Grover tuners and a mahogany body.

The Nuno Bettencourt signature models shown include a 20th Anniversary with an alder body, maple neck, ebony fretboard and Stephens extended cutaway 5-bolt neck joint. The other model is the Nuno N4 Goth, which is the first Nuno model to include active pickups (Seymour Duncan Blackouts).

Randall Amplifiers RM 22 Head - Summer NAMM '09

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he stops by the Randall Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get our first peek at the Randall's RM 22 head. The RM 22 is a tube head that features Randall's modular technology. Its a 15 watt head with a 2-channel boost (foot-switchable) and will include up to 24 different modules (for example: Diezel, Orange, Kirk Hammett, etc.)

G&L Guitars Jerry Cantrell Models,F100-Summer NAMM

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the G&L Guitars booth. In this video, we get our first look at G&L's Jerry Cantrell Rampage (both import and USA models), where were introduced at the show. Both come built to Jerry's specs and feature a a heavily contoured body and a lone humbucker in the bridge position. We also get to see their F-100 reissue guitar that features a mahogany body, the option of Seymour Duncan or EMG active pups and a G&L fulcrum bridge. In addition, we get our first look at the JB Bass which comes with either alder or swamp ash bodies, G&L alnico jazz pickups and hard maple neck (either rosewood or maple fingerboard).

Guitar Mill Custom Shop - Summer NAMM '09

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he stops by the Guitar Mill Custom Shop booth. In this video, we hear from the Guitar Mill's Mario Martin who gives us the rundown on all the possibilities they can provide guitarists. The small shop located in Murfreesboro, TN, offers bodies, necks, hardware, finished new guitars and relic'd or aged guitars in familiar body styles and color configurations.

Fryette Amps Memphis Thirty Demo - Summer NAMM '09

Wed, 29 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Fryette Amplification booth. In this video, we get to see and hear from Fryette's brand new combo, the Memphis Thirty. The Memphis Thirty is a 30 watt 1x12 combo featuring dual channels - channel assignable power switching (18 watt mode), series/parallel effects loop and a tube-driven Accutronics spring reverb. Other features include a foot-switchable boost, 1-12AX7 (Russia), 4-12AX7 (China), 1-12AT7 and 4-Premium Matched Sovtek EL84 power tubes and a 12" Eminence speaker. The front panel controls (Drive)are Gain, Master Volume, Treble, Middle and Bass, while the Clean channel controls include, Volume, Treble, Middle and Bass.

Cole Clark Electrics,Lap Steels & More-Summer NAMM

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Cole Clark booth. In this video segment, we get introduced to some of Cole Clark's electric guitar models (recently introduced to the US marketplace), ukuleles (Ukelady) and lap steel models.

First off, we see the Guardian - reminiscent of the Strat - that features a Queensland maple body, rock maple neck and a 25.5" scale length. The Culprit series - a T-style body - can feature a bunya, silkwood, qld maple or quandong body and has various pickup configurations - 2 single coils or 2 single coils with a humbucker (coil tap) option.

The Ukelady (UL1, UL2, UL3) can feature either a solid blackwood or rosewood body and like their acoustic models, the variations between models resides in the each guitar's aesthetic appointments (binding and abalone fingerboard markings).

The first lap steel model featured is the Lap Dog that features a solid bunya body with a Cole Clark Horse Shoe single-coil pickup. The other model seen is the Violap that comes with a hollow body, with an internally carved top and back. This particular model has a Cole Clark proprietary pickups built into the top/saddle and two additional humbuckers in the standard bridge and neck positions for those in need of distorted tones.

Cole Clark Fat Lady Series & Angel-Summer NAMM '09

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Cole Clark booth. In this video segment, we get up close and personal with Cole Clark's Fat Lady series and one of their newest models, the Angel. The Fat Lady (on PG's July cover) models all come in a solid timber dreadnought construction that features an internally carved top. In addition, all the Fat Lady models come with Grover tuners and all three models (FL1, FL2, FL3) can come with solid bunya tops. The difference between the Fat Lady models lie in their aesthetics like fretboard markings and binding appointments.

The Angel is a cutaway model that can come with either qld Maple, blackwood or rosewood backs and all come with "Lattice" rear bracing. The Angel features a 25.5" scale length.

Kuma's Corner - Heavy Metal Bar & Grill

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Chicago, IL, at Kuma's Corner for their 4th Anniversary Block Party where Clutch, Baroness and Lionize performed. In this video segment, we catch up with Kuma's Luke Tobias and he tells us about the conception of the bar, the popular heavy metal themed burgers (Slayer, Neurosis, Mastodon, Clutch, Led Zeppelin), the overall vibe of the bar and what Kuma's does to help out struggling local musicians and music charities.

Rig Rundown - Clutch's Tim Sult & Dan Maines

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Chicago, IL, at Kuma's Corner's 4th Anniversary Block Party where Clutch, Baroness and Lionize performed. In this video segment, Jordan catches up with Clutch's Tim Sult (guitarist) and Dan Maines (bassist) and talks all things gear and their new record, "Strange Cousins From the West". Tim's current rig includes an old JMP head, Orange Tiny Terror combo, JCM800 that all go through a 1960 Marshall cab loaded with Vintage 30s. For guitars, he sticks with a 70's LP. As for Dan Maines, he uses an Ampeg Classic Series SVT-VR head and alternates between a 4x10 or 8x10 cab depending on the stage/venue size. For a bass, he generally sticks with a Lakland P-style bass. Both guys keep the effects to a minimum as they only use the occasional wah pedals.

Montreal Guitar Show - Beauregard Guitars Archtop

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Montreal, Canada, for the Montreal Guitar Show where he visits the Beauregard Guitars booth. In this video segment, we get to look at very special guitar, the first red archtop commissioned by Montreal Guitar Show founder - Jacques-Andres Dupont. Beauregard walks us through the different appointments and bracing techniques used on this archtop. In addition, he tells us about the special bridge implemented on some of his guitars.

Montreal Guitar Show-Brunner Guitar Outdoor Guitar

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Montreal, Canada, for the Montreal Guitar Show where he visits with Lukas Brunner. In this video segment, we get to see Brunner's Outdoor Guitar and he shows us how the neck comes off the body and can be easily stowed in transportable case that even fits within FAA carry-on regulations. In addition, we get to see and hear from Brunner's larger, more traditional model, the B-big.

Mighty Mite C4 Active Pickup Demo-Summer NAMM '09

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he stops by the Mighty Mite booth. In this video, we get to hear the new Mighty Mite C4 active pickup in action. First, Mighty Mite's Jeff Kylloe demos the pickup and then Warlock's Tommy Bolan steps in and takes the active pickups for a ride.

Martin Guitars D12 David Crosby & More-Summer NAMM

Fri, 24 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Martin Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see two of Martin's newest guitar offerings, the D12 David Crosby and a Marty Robbins model. The D12 David Crosby is built from specs on a guitar David had altered from a standard 6-string to a 12-string. The D12 features D14 body style, mahogany back and sides and spruce top and a David Crosby signature between the 16th and 17th fret. The Marty Robbins model is made with Adirondack spruce top and has custom inlays including one of Texas to commemorate Marty Robbin's love for big "T".

Ragtime Music Automated Band - Summer NAMM '09

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Ragtime Music booth. In this video, we get to see a fully-operational band that is set up through a jukebox. As you can see in the video, the jukebox has thousands of songs spanning across several musical genres. The instruments included in this demo included acoustic guitar, banjo, tambourine, steel drum, percussion and several others that work together to re-create your favorite tracks.

Schroeder Guitars Demo - Summer NAMM '09

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Schroeder Guitars booth. In this segment, we have Jason Z. Schroeder walk us through his line of handmade guitars that includes the double-cut Edge, Shorty, Stormy Monday and single-cut Radio Lane standard. In addition, we get to see some custom inlay work done by the Schroeder team. Also, we get to hear what tones the standard Radio Lane can produce in the hands of guitarist Tommy Kessler -- plays guitar for the Blue Man Group and "Rock of Ages" stage show.

Simple Amps Big Iron 34AV & 6AV Demos-Summer NAMM

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Simple Amps booth. In this video segment, we get to hear from Simple Amps' Big Iron 34AV & 6LAV amps. The Big Iron 6VAV amp comes with 6V6 and the 34AV comes with EL34s, either 12AX7 or 12AU7 preamp tubes and runs hot at about 30 watts. The Big Iron 6VAV is built upon the same platform as its sister amp, the Big Iron 6VA, and the 34AV is very similar to the Big Iron 34A, the difference lies in the second "V," which stands for the added built-in Vibrato feature controlled by knobs on the front panel.

Traynor Custom Special 50H & 100H -Summer NAMM '09

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Traynor Amps booth. In this video segment, we get up close and personal with Traynor's Custom Special 50H and 100H heads. The 50H is a 50-watt Class-AB / 15-watt Class-A output head that features Brit / USA Voicing Switch on Clean channel, Modern & Scoop voicing switches on Lead channel and is packed with an Accutronics reverb tank. The 100H is driven by 4-EL34EH power and 4-12AX7A preamp tubes. Other features include a fully independent EQ, Effect & Reverb returns on each channel and versatile voicing options on all channels (Modern, Scoop, Boost & Bright).

Media Preview August '09

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

From metal to Woodstock, upcoming videos for '09.

Punchy Legato

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A hybrid texture of legato and staccato playing

GlassTones Vitric Models - Summer NAMM '09

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the GlassTones booth. At first glimpse, these guitars have a shimmering attribute not seen on most guitars -- a highly-tempered silica based compound (e.g., glass) that works as the guitar's fretboard. This patented technology is described to eliminate interference from other inferior materials, such as metal, and purifying the vibration of the string. The resulting sound is clear, pure, and bold with increased sustain. Other appointments of GlassTones guitars include maple necks, Sperzel tuners, various Lindy Fralin pickups and Gotoh bridges.

Vintage V52 & V62 T-style Guitars-Summer NAMM '09

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Vintage (by Trev Wilkinson) booth. In this video segment, we get our first look at two styles of Vintage guitars coming to North America shortly -- the V52 & V62 T-style guitars. These guitars feature appointments seen on the traditional Teles from the '50s and '60s but with some improvements. In addition, these guitars have been distressed and worn to match that of a guitar own and played for decades.

Vasant Guitars V-100 Archtop - Summer NAMM '09

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Vasant Guitars booth. In this video, we get to see their flagship model, the V-100, and a prototype for an electric model. The V-100 is an archtop made of Sitka spruce (top), Curly maple (back and sides) and features a maple neck and ebony fingerboard. Other appointments include a Bartolini pickup that can be easily removed for easy access to the truss rod, Waverly tuners and a KTM-9 water bourn gloss lacquer finish.

Breedlove Guitars Mark II Synergy-Summer NAMM '09

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Breedlove Guitars booth. In this video, we get to check out Breedlove's newest electric model, the Mark II Synergy. The Mark II resembles a soft-cutaway Breedlove C25 in profile. The guitar features an asymmetrically chambered figured maple body. Also, its features include a bound ebony fretboard, Tone Pros hardware and the Synergy pickup that can help a guitarist create piano-like tones.

Video Review - Fret King Green Label Corona 60 HB

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Bob Goffstein reviews the Fret King Green Label Corona 60 HB. In this video review, Bob walks us through the Corona HB's appointments and the things that it make different from a standard Strat. These differences include the integral neck, a humbucker in the bridge position, a "Wilkaloid" nut, the laminated plastic pickguard that features a "vintique gold 24 carat" design and the Wilkinson VSV High Performance Vibrato System. The VSV Vibrato system was a pleasant surprise for Bob who admits he's not a fan or regular user of vibrato systems.

Video Review-Phil Jones AAD CUB AG-100 & Super CUB

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Pat Smith walks us through the Phil Jones AAD CUB AG-100 & Super CUB AG-300 amps. The CUB AG-100's comes in a quaint little package (6.5" x 12.5" x 11.8") that features a single channel with 100 watts, 2x5" neodymium speakers and controls including, (Treble, Mid, Bass, Volume). The Super CUB AG-300 (the CUB AG-100's big brother) comes with 250 watts of power and features four forward firing 5" Neo drivers and two additional speakers that point upward. The controls are Bass, Mid, Treble, FX Blend and Master Volume.

Orange Amps Dual Terror Demo - Summer NAMM '09

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he visits the Orange Amps booth. In this video, we get to hear the Dual Terror in action played through a Jason Z. Schroeder guitar. The Dual Terror features 4-EL84 power tubes and 12AX7 preamp tubes. It can be dialed to a 30, 15 or 7 watt setting.

TV Jones P-90 Demo w/ Carl Bradychok - Summer NAMM

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Nashville, TN, for Summer NAMM '09 where he stops by the TV Jones booth. In this video segment, we get to see and hear TV Jones' newest pickup offering; P90s. The new P90s come in either black or cream white. The guitar-slinging rockabilly rocker who demos these pickups is none other than Carl Bradychok.

Demers Guitars 10th Anniversary Voodoo - MGS '09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Jeff Demers celebrates his 10^th anniversary with a Voodoo archtop. Also, the Scarecrow hollow slide guitar.

Rig Rundown - Black Label Society's Nick Catanese

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Chicago, IL, where he catches up with Black Label Society's guitarist, Nick Catanese. In this video segment, we talk all things gear, Nick's beliefs on effects and his big move from Washburn to PRS. Recently, Nick has started using PRS guitars and later this year they'll be coming out with his signature model that will feature a double-cutaway, a Floyd Rose trem and EMG pickups. For amps, in BLS he uses Marshall heads and cabs from Zakk Wylde's Wall of Doom and for his own project Speed X he uses Fuchs Viper 100 heads and Electro Voice cabinets. For effects, he uses his signature Fuchs distortion pedal, the Noxious, a Dunlop Rotovibe, BOSS Stereo Chorus, Dunlop wah wah and Morley Bad Horsey.

Rig Rundown - Dope's Virus

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Chicago, IL, where he catches up with Dope guitarist, Virus. In this video, they chat all things gear and run down Virus' rig. Virus plays DBZ Guitars-Bird of Prey and Cavallo models-through a Diamond Nitrox head that sits in a Phantom chasis... rockstars and their ways! For effects, Virus keeps it simple by only using a Digitech delay, phaser (that he only accidentally turns on) and whammy pedal.

Rig Rundown - Cycle of Pain's JD & Joe Taylor

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Chicago, IL, where he catches up with Cycle of Pain's Joe Taylor and John "JD" DeServio--who also plays bass for Black Label Society. In this video segment, we chat all things gear, pain and run down both their live rigs. Joe Taylor-guitarist-plays a Gibson Les Paul Standard that runs through a Framus Cobra head and Framus 4x12 cabinets. And the only pedals Joe uses are a Vox wah and Boss TU-2 tuner. JD uses Hartke 8x10 cabs, which split through a Hartke LH1000 and Zoom bass heads. For effects, he uses a ZOOM B.1UT bass effects unit.

Rig Rundown - Sevendust's Clint Lowery

Thu, 09 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Texas where he chats gear with Sevendust guitarist, Clint Lowery. In this video segment, they run down Clint's signal chain. For guitars, Clint uses various PRS models, but his go-to guitar is a standard PRS model he calls Bruce Lee. For amps, Clint uses Diamond Phantom heads (live) and has used a Mesa Boogie Mark IV for all his recordings. And to make things sound special he runs various pedals, including a Digitech whammy, MXR Phase 90, a volume pedal, TC Electronic delay, chorus pedal and envelope filter.

Video Review - Road Rage Pro Gear 8-Channel Looper

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's contributor Tommy Bruner walks us through his latest Video Reivew for the Road Rage Pro Gear Triple Bypass 8-Channel Looper (read the Web-Exclusive review at, here). The 8-Channel looper comes with individual true-bypass loops, which means you can have a separate true-bypass loop for all your pedals and maybe a few loops left over for your future pedals, too. Not only does the looper clean up your sound and let each pedal retain its full tone, it is also a nice way to organize your pedals with one switching device. Each Road Rage True Bypass looper can be customized to fit your rig's needs.

NY Amp Show '09-Cicognani Amps Imperium H150 Demo

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Cicognani Amps booth. In this segment, we get to hear from their latest amp offering, the Imperium H150. The Imperium H150 is a 150 watt head (with three assignable outputs - 11W, 25W and 150W) that's loaded with 5-12AX7 preamp tubes and 4-5881 power tubes. Also, it features 127 storable presets and four loop stomp effects.

Joe Satriani Talks About the Vox Satchurator

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikimesse '09 where they listen to Joe Satriani talk about his new line of pedals. In this segment, Satch talks about his Vox Satchurator distortion pedal. The Satchurator is an analog distortion pedal designed under the complete supervision of Joe Satriani and Vox team members. The pedal features three controls (Gain, Tone and Volume), a More gain boost switch that enables two footswitchable distortion sounds in one pedal and cream chicken-head knobs.

Joe Satriani Talks About the Vox Big Bad Wah

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where they listen to Joe Satriani talk about his new line of Vox pedals. In this segment, Satch talks about his Vox Big Bad Wah. The Big Bad Wah features a Dual-mode design that offers two distinct wah sounds in a single pedal (WAH One is classic Vox and WAH Two provides Joe Satriani's original drive and voice controls), a Drive knob, Voice toggle switch and Inductor switch.

Joe Satriani Talks About the Vox Time Delay

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where they listen to Joe Satriani talk about his new line of Vox effects pedals. In this segment, Satch talks about this Vox Time Machine pedal. The Time Machine is a dual-mode delay pedal and is the second effect pedal created in collaboration between the world-renowned guitarist and Vox. It features two delay modes (Modern and Vintage) and a Hi-Fi/Lo-Fi switch that delivers a wide range of delay sounds. It also includes a broad delay time range, with tap tempo control and independent wet and dry stereo outputs.

Interview: Dave Clarke, Vox Night Train Developer

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits with Vox Night Train Developer, Dave Clarke. In this interview, Dave Clarke gives us some insight into their R&D process at Vox while developing the 15 watt Night Train head. In addition, he tells us about the struggle between developing something that was still "Vox," but in a more modern vein. And more importantly, lighter!

The Vox Night Train head features 2-12AX7 preamp tubes, 2-EL84 power tubes, selectable BRIGHT and THICK switches, dual power mode of either 15 watts (pentode power) or 7.5 watts (triode tone) and has an easy-to-navigate front panel.

NY Amp Show '09-Amp Lounge Tone Bra, Skirt & More

Mon, 29 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Amp Lounge booth. In this segment, Frank LaMara walks us through several of their tone-saving products. The first gadget is called the Tone Bra, which is used to cover and muffle a speaker to give new speakers that vintage-esque sound and breakup. Also, we check out the Tone Skirt, which is a covering that can shield any or all of the four speakers in a 4x12 to limit output volume, but not hinder your tone. In addition, they have a speaker attenuator that is 100% reactive. Once again, it is designed for at-home players who still use a big setup and want that tube distortion, but don't want to be kicked out of their home or neighborhood. And the last thing we check out is the LA Custom Guitars Ty Tabor model that is said to be jokingly described as a "Lester" (a combo of a Tele and Les Paul).

NY Amp Show '09 - ZT Amplifiers Lunchbox Demo

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the ZT Amplifiers booth. In this segment, we get check out their portable Lunchbox amp. This all-in-one package comes with a 6-1/2" speaker, up to 200 watts of output capability and up to 120 db. The Lunchbox has a pure analog front end and a Class A/B output stage and features four controls (Volume, Gain, Tone and Reverb).

NY Amp Show '09-Pigtronix Philosopher's Tone Demo

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he stops by the Pigtronix booth. In this segment, we get to check out Pigtronix's latest effects pedal; Philosopher's Tone. The Philosopher's Tone is an analog compressor and sustainer. With variable Sustain (threshold), Blend (ratio) and Treble controls, it offers a range of compression sounds. Also, it contains a smooth diode clipping distortion with a blend control for clean or dirty compression sounds and any mixture of the two. The Philosophers Tone distortion can rock on its own, it is designed to play well with other dirt pedals in order to create a distortion tone unique to each player.

NY Amp Show '09 - OCG Guitars Freestyle Demo

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the ORG Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear OCG's first prototype guitar, the Freestyle. The Freestyle was built with specific intentions for those with physical limitations that restrict them from playing a standard guitar. With the help of the offset neck and highly contoured body, the Freestyle offers players with restrictions a pain-free playing experience.

NY Amp Show '09-Solid Cables Fuzz Pedal, GT Cables

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Solid Cables booth. In this segment, we get to see a classic '60s-'70s fuzz pedal done up with real fur and purple chickenhead knobs. In addition, we get to check out their new line of cables, GT Instrument & Speaker cables. They are described to be built with similar construction and technology as Solid Cables' high-end cables, but at a mid-range price. And of course, we can't forget about the "Pedalboard From Hell." It is all wired up using cables and connectors from Solid Cables and is designed to show the effectiveness and low-capacitance of their equipment. With over 50 pedals, this is either a tone hound's dream come true or worst nightmare.

NY Amp Show '09 - KW Cabs

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the KW Cabs booth. In this segment, we get to check out some of KW's latest cabinet creations that range from a 1x12 cab all the way up to full stack 4x12s. In addition, these handmade, dove-tail jointed cabinets come in a wide variety of exotic woods and colors including, bloodwood, bocote, bubinga, claro walnut, cocobolo, East Indian rosewood, poplar, kingwood and many more. Also, these cabs feature metal teeth on the bottom of the cabs to help isolate them off floors in order for players to get the best tone and sound out of their cabinets.

NY Amp Show '09 - Synaptic Amps Pure-Drive SE

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Show where he stops by the Synaptic Amps booth. In this video, we meet Synaptic Amps founder Steve O'Connor and he talks to us all about what the NY Amp Show experience is about for him. In addition, he walks us through his Pure-Drive SE model. This Pure-Drive SE is a 15 watt, class-A hand-wired head that features point-to-point construction within cabinetry featuring dovetailed Brazilian cherry/birdseye maple. It comes with a Mercury Magnetics transformer, 2-12AX7 preamp tubes, EL34 (Mullard) power tube and three control knobs (Middle, Treble and Bass).

NY Amp Show '09 - Goodsell Amps Labrador 40 Demo

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Goodsell Amps room. In this video, we get our very first taste of Goodsell's brand new amp, the Labrador 40. The Labrador 40 is a combination of Goodsell's 33 Custom frame with the front end of their Black Dog 50, a solid state rectifier and NOS 7189 tubes. Richard describes this amp as a fundamental EL84 amp that covers the Vox range, but lends itself to the Black Dog 50 fans with a plexi-esque vibe.

NY Amp Show '09 - Lollar Pickups & Guitars

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he stops by Lollar Guitars and Pickups booth. In this video, we catch up and see what's new with Jason Lollar. As we can see, he cut his hair and trimmed his beard (as he says, "for practical machinery purposes") and has some new products for the market including a Thunderbird Style Bass Pickup, Cooder-caster style humbucker, Melody Make P90 with pickguard variations and much more.

NY Amp Show '09-Fuchs Audio Tech Noxious,Verbrator

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Fuchs Audio Technology booth. In this video segment, we get hear three of Fuchs' newest pedals; Noxious, Tri-Modulator and Verbrator. The Noxious is Black Label Society's Nick Catanese's signature distortion pedal. It includes a fully-adjustable input gain control, amp-like fully interactive Bass, Middle and Treble tone controls and a Master Volume, which is designed not to suck tone. With a low-noise input circuit based on Fuchs' Pure Gain pedal, and an output section that is like a miniature power amplifier, the Noxious can go from a mild to wild overdrive with no problem.

The Tri-Modulator is an chorus, flanger and tremolo pedal built in one small package.

The Verbrator is a new multi-purpose pedal that combines an all-tube effects loop with a studio grade reverb featuring a 32-Khz clock speed for full 16-K audio bandwidth. Not only is it a reverb pedal, but it's an effects loop. It features a level control and decay control allowing you to have a short medium or long decay reverb algorithm.

NY Amp Show '09-Celestion Alnico Gold & Blue Demos

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PGs Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he stops by the Celestion booth. In this video, we not only get to hear some of Celestions newest speakers, including their to-be-released G10 Alnico Golds, but we get to hear them played through an assortment of drool-worthy amps like a Dumble Special Overdrive (with EL34 tubes), Trainwreck Liverpool and a Bruno Underground 30.

The new G10 Alnico Golds are said to blend unmistakable Alnico class with a rich low-end, creamy midrange and vintage chiming top-end.

Also, we get to hear some Heritage G12-65s, which are known for their fast attack and tightly controlled low-end.

In addition, we get a taste of G10 Greenbacks-low in output but with the weighty low-end balance of a 12 they offer creamy mid-range and smooth, vintage top-end.

And last but not least, we get to demo the Alnico Blue 12 (a favorite of Brian May), which is used for its dampened attack, warm lows, mellow upper-mids and brilliant bell-like top-end.

NY Amp Show '09 - Red Iron Amps Sarah Jane Demo

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Red Iron Amps booth. In this segment, we check out Red Iron Amps' newest prototype, tentatively titled "Sarah Jane." This Red Iron rendition features their signature custom mesquite cabinetry with 6SJ7 preamp tubes (which haven't been used since Valvco and National used them the '40s) and features true point-to-point circuitry.

NY Amp Show '09 - Sommatone Amps Overdrive 35 Demo

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Sommatone Amps booth. In this segment, we get our first taste of their newest amp offering, the Overdrive 35. The Overdrive 35 is a single-channel class A amp that features custom Mercury Magnetics transformers, cathode-biased 6L6s tubes and 3-12AX7s (5-with reverb option). The combos (1x12, 2x10, 2x12) come with Eminence Cannabis Rex speakers.

NY Amp Show '09 - 3 Monkeys Orangutan Demo

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the 3 Monkeys booth. In this video segment, we get to check out their Orangutan model. The Orangutan is a 4-6V6 power tube amp with a six position rotary "Voice" switch that changes both the gain structure and tone as it is rotated clockwise and runs from 30-35 watts. In addition, it features 3-ECC83 preamp tubes, custom hand-wound transformers by 3 Monkeys, footswitchable "Lift" control for boost and clarity and a Accutrone Reverb Tank.

NY Amp Show '09 - Tonic Amps D'Art & Torpedo Demo

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he stops by the Tonic Amps booth. In this segment, we check out two of Tonic's newest offerings, the D'Art and the Torpedo (with optional Reverb). The 50 watt D'Art (as seen in the video) has a 2-channel preamp (clean to mild distortion and then mild to wild distortion) and the standard package comes with EL34 power tubes. However, the amp can come loaded with 6L6, 5881, KT66, and KT77 tubes for greater tone coloring. It also features a 4-8-16 ohm impedance switch. The D'Art is built much like old Hiwatts.

The Torpedo Reverb is a 30 watt head with 4-EL84 power tubes and a full 17" reverb tank. The actual head is based on circuitry similar to an AC30 and contains a mid-boost switch. The reverb circuit is built similarly to that of old Matchless and Fender circuits.

Ny Amp Show '09 - Goodsell Black Dog 20 Demo

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Goodsell Amps booth. In this video segment, we get our first look and sample of Goodsell's Black Dog 20 head. The Black Dog 20 is a close relative of the original Super 17 and features a pair of 7189A output tubes and 2-12AX7 preamp tubes. Also, it typically runs plate voltages around 385-400vdc and is completely cathode-biased.

NY Amp Show '09-Simple Amps Traveler Series & More

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Simple Amps room. In this video segment, we get to see two of Simple's newest products; the Traveler Series and the Big Iron 6VAV--the 2nd V standing for Vibrato. The Traveler Series consists of economy-minded portable amps that run on the same circuits as their big brothers, the Big Iron 6VA. All the different Traveler models feature a Jensen 10" MOD speaker and Mercury Magnetics transformers. They also come packed with either 6V6, 6L6 or EL34 tubes.

The Big Iron 6VAV amp comes with 6V6 power tubes, either 12AX7 or 12AU7 preamp tubes and runs hot at about 30 watts. The Big Iron 6VAV is built upon the same platform as its sister amp, the Big Iron 6VA, the difference lies in the second "V," which stands for the added built-in Vibrato feature controlled by knobs on the front panel.

NY Amp Show '09 - Landry Amps LS100 Demo

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location for the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Landry Amps booth. In this video segment, we get to check out Landry's LS100 model. Its a 100 watt head (also available in a 50 watt head) that features two independent channels (clean and distortion)--each channel has its own gain, treble, mid, bass and volume controls and the distortion channel has an additional gain stage accessible by the footswitch. Its constructed with EL-34, 12AT7 and 12AX7 tubes. In addition, its on a 16 gauge steel powder coated chassis, mounted in a solid birch cabinet with finger joint construction and features point to point wiring, orange drop capacitors and carbon comp resistors.

NY Amp Show '09-Cameron Amplifiers CCV-100 & More

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Cameron Amplifier room. In this video segment, we hear from Cameron's two 100 watt heads; the CCV-100 and CCM-100. The CCV has more of a vintage voicing, while the CCM-100 has more of a modern tone. Both come with 2 channels (w/ Boost on the Lead Channel, which is based on the Jose high gain circuit that Mark has done in his previous mod work) and Effects Loop.

NY Amp Show '09-Brown Note Jam w/ Chuck D'Aloia

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Brown Note Amplification booth. In this video segment, we get to watch two blues guitarists - Chuck D'Aloia and Nicky Moroch (David Sanborn) jam through two different Brown Note amps; D'Lite and Bluesmaster.

NY Amp Show '09 - Attitube 620 Head Demo & More

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 NY Amp Show where he visits the Shaman Guitars and Attitube booth. In this video segment, we hear about Attitube's G20 head and cabinet. Its a hand-wired, 20 watt head that features features two EL84 tubes in the output stage and two 12AX7 tubes in the preamp. It provides volume and tone control and a three way mode switch (Moody, Breezey, Naughty). The Shaman JPM Standard is a Korean hand-made guitar that comes with either mahogany or flame maple body. Also, the guitar features Wilkinson WVS50IIK precision-machined vibrato system, a deep-set neck joint for improved sustain and contoured heel for easy upper fret access, Shaman Custom Alumitone humbuckers that are made in the U.S.A. by Lace and are designed to provide a hotter output than traditional pickups and the neck features a 25.5" / 647.7 mm scale length and is available with either a hard maple or rosewood fingerboard with abalone inlays.

NY Amp Show '09 - Bluetron Blueverb Demo & More

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Bluetron Amplifiers booth. In this video segment, we hear Bluetron's hand-built Blueverb head. The Blueverb can come with 6V6, 6L6, EL34, KT77 output tubes. In addition, output transformers range from either Bandmaster Reverb, Bassman, Super Reverb, or Twin Reverb. Also, one can choose a specific voicing for their Blueverb including, Super Clean, Clean, Standard, Overdrive, Super Overdrive and Tone Cloning.

Marcus Henderson Scale Sequences

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Add excitement and variety to your solos with scale sequences

Tom Kolb Jazz Phrasing

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

How to phrase jazz lines like a pro

Lenny Breau 101

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Learn to play like Lenny Breau with two-note chords

Video Review - Collings 360 Solidbody Guitar

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Pat Smith reviews the Collings 360 (named for a Texas highway) solidbody guitar, which he gave a Premier Guitar Premier Gear Award in the July '09 issue. Pat shows off the 360's gorgeous vintage Tobacco Sunburst nitrocellulose lacquer finish and simplistic dot inlays. The curly maple carved top sits on a one-piece mahogany body with a 24-7/8" scale neck that features an Indian rosewood fingerboard. Also, this model came with mini-humbuckers featuring '50s wiring. In addition to covering the 360's specs, Pat walks us through various tones the Collings 360 can produce.

Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp - Jordan Goes to Camp

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Hollywood, CA, where he goes to camp, the Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy camp. In this video, we get to see what Jordan and all the other campers experienced during their week-long rock 'n' roll extravaganza, which included practicing and gigging with pros (Steven Tyler, Todd Rundgren, Bruce Kulick, Duff McKagan), recorded at Capitol Records with famous producer and engineer Eddie Kramer and the week concluded with a performance at the Whisky on the Sunset Strip in Hollywood.

The song featured in the video was created by Jordan Wagner's Rock 'n' Roll Fantasy Camp band, WTF?, and the song was called "Livin' My Dream."

RIFFS: Conan and Slash Go Guitar Hunting

Sat, 13 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Conan O'Brien and Slash go hunting for a new guitar, but find more than they bargained for.

How To Build A Diamond Amp Pt. 1

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Houston, TX, where he visits the Diamond Amplification factory. In this video segment, Diamond Amplification founder/owner Jeff Diamant walks us through the process of hooking up the circuit board, installing the board into the chassis, final assembly and where Diamond employees spend a lot of time jamming on all their amps. In addition, we get to check out some of Diamond's history as Jeff shows off some of the first Diamond heads ever made.

Rig Rundown - Testament's Eric Peterson

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Chicago, IL, at the House of Blues where he catches up with Testament's Eric Peterson. In this Rig Rundown segment, we check out Eric's new signature Dean 'V' which features Testament's first logo (dating back to pre-Testament, when they were known as Legacy). In addition, Eric talks to us about scalloping his own guitar, the limited amount effects he uses and his latest amp choice for their most recent studio effort.

Blankenship Amps - Carry-On Demo

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Houston, TX, where we get our first look at Blankenship Amps' new 21-watt Carry-On head. This little sucker fits within all FAA regulations and can be taken as... well, a Carry-On. But don't let the size of this little fella fool ya, as it packs a punch and can easily power 2-4x12 Diamond Amplification cabinets (as seen in this video). The Carry-On comes with 2-12AX7, 2-EL84 and 1-6CA4 rectifier. The front panel is easy to operate as it only has two control knows; Tone and Volume.

Diamond Amplification-Spitfire II & Phantom Demos

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Houston, TX, where he visits the Diamond Amplification factory. In this video segment, we get to hear two of Diamond's flagship heads; Phantom and Spitfire II. The 100-watt Phantom comes with 4-Svetlana Winged C EL34 and 6-12AX7 tubes. In addition, the front panel features two fully independent channels with Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence controls. It also comes with a 2-button footswitch, tube-driven effects loop and a "low focus switch on the rear panel. The low focus switch provides 3 positions low, mid, high. Moving from low to high, the player gets to focus the low end, tailored to his/her needs, with low end increasing relative to the highs allowing for more low end with more focus.

Diamond Amplification - Spitfire Demo

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Houston, TX, where he checks out the Spitfire head at Diamond Amplification factory. In this video, we get personal with Spitfire as we get a chance to hear and see this amp is all about. It is a 100 watt hand-built head featuring 4-Svetlana Winged C EL34 tubes, 6-12AX7 tubes [2-channel version] and 4-12AX7 tubes[1 channel version]. It also includes Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence control knobs and comes with tube-driven effects loop and a 2-button footswitch.

How To Build A Diamond Amp Pt. 2 - Cabs, QC

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Houston, TX, where he visits the Diamond Amplification factory. In the second installment, we get to check out not only how Diamond cabs, heads and now road-cases are hand-built, but also how they break in their speaker cabs prior to shipping them out. In addition, we get to see and hear the final QC on one of Diamond's finished heads.

Blankenship Amps - Roy Blankenship's Workshop

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Houston, TX, where he visits the Diamond/Blankenship factory. In this video segment, we get an exclusive look at Roy Blankenship's workshop where he does all the hand-wiring for his Blankenship amps. We get to check out all his tools, some vintage amps he's collected over the years doing repairs, old-school tubes and we even get to see Roy 'populate a board.'

Diamond & Blankenship - New Partnership, New Amps

Mon, 08 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Houston, TX, where he visits the Diamond/Blankeship Amps factory. In this video segment, we hear from Diamond Amps' Jeff Diamant and Terry Martin and Blankenship Amps' founder Roy Blankenship talk to us about their newly formed partnership. Both companies will retain their name and own projects, but Jeff Diamant did say that this alliance will breed new vintage-esque Diamond-style amps, including the Diamond's Balinese and Del Fuego models, both low-wattage amp offerings. In addition, we hear about the birth of this partnership and what we can expect from both companies in the future.

Rig Rundown - Testament's Alex Skolnick

Wed, 03 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Chicago, IL, backstage at the House of Blues where he catches up with one of Testament's guitarists, Alex Skolnick. In this video segment, we hear from Alex about his collaboration with Heritage Guitars out of Kalamazoo, MI, as they are in the final stages on completing his signature guitar, which features Skolnick's John Hancock on the headstock, mahogany body, maple top and Seymour Duncan '59 Jeff Beck humbuckers. In addition to talking about his ongoing relationship with Heritage, he walks us through his live rig for the current Testament tour, which includes a Marshall Mode 4 Head, MXR EVH Phase 90, Boss DD-20 Giga Delay and a Moollon signal boost.

Specimen Products - Tube Amp Building Seminar

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location in Chicago, IL, where we visit Specimen Products and the Chicago School of Guitar Making. In this video segment, we take an inside look at their "Tube Amplifier Building Workshop," by featuring clips of students working in the lab, first-hand testimonial and finished product demos that are said to be based on old Fender Tweed Champ and 18-watt Marshall circuits. As the video illustrates, each student is given a workstation, all necessary tools and amp kits provided by Mojo Music.

Click here for Chris Burgess' feature article on the Tube Amp Building Seminar with photo gallery.

Rig Rundown - 311's Tim Mahoney

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location in Iowa City, IA, where she catches up with 311's guitarist, Tim Mahoney and they talk all things gear. In this video segment, Tim walks us through his live rig including, his various PRS, Gibson and Ibanez guitar models. In addition, we get to check out his Diamond amps and cabinets and his "party board," which includes over 15 effects (Mutron II, Boomerang phrase sampler, Memory Man).

Specimen Products-In Progress Projects/Prototypes

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location in Chicago, IL, where we visit Specimen Products and the Chicago School of Guitar Making. In this video segment, we get to check out some of Ian Schneller (Specimen Products' founder) collection of in-progress projects and prototypes. These ideas and concepts include a mini-Beatle bass for his daughter, ukuleles, hollow-body guitars (Royale) and his famous custom horn speakers (used by Andrew Bird).

Specimen Products - Specimen Gallery

Wed, 27 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location in Chicago, IL, where we visit Specimen Products and the Chicago School of Guitar Making. In this video segment, we check out some of Specimen Product's finished instruments, amps and speakers. The video features Royale, Maxwell and Pippin guitar models, an electric mandolin, an electric ukulele and their famous custom horn speakers, which have been used by Andrew Bird while on tour.

RIFFS: Top 10 Must Know Rock Guitar Riffs

Fri, 22 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

GuitarInstructor.com's list has Johnny B. Goode at #1

Alex de Grassi Fingerstyle Accents

Wed, 20 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Learn to accent your fingerstyle playing from the master, Alex de Grassi

As the Notes Burn

Wed, 20 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Greg Howe presents some shred licks, with video demonstrations of how to play them

David Hamburger Slide Guitar in Open E

Wed, 20 May 2009 12:00:00 GMT

Scales, patterns and ideas for playing slide in Open E

Greg Howe Examples from June '09 Fierce Guitar

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Greg Howe demonstrates his examples for his June 2009 "Fierce Guitar" column in Premier Guitar titled, "As the Notes Burn."

Video Review - Fender Custom '57 Twin-Amp

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

G's Bob Goffstein walks us through his latest review on the Fender Custom '57 Twin-Amp. This reissue is based on the '57 manufactured by Fender's Custom Shop, but features a few changes thrown in versatility's sake. The transformers and choke were built by Mercury Magnetics Company. The '57 includes four Sovtek 12AX7WCs, relabeled Groove Tubes 12AX7R, two Groove Tubes-6L6GE and two Electro Harmonix 5U4GB rectifiers. The speakers are 12" Eminence Alnicos designed by Ted Weber of Weber VST. In addition, this '57 reissue comes with separate Bright and Normal channels, each with its own preamp circuit, separate Volume controls and two jacks, followed by Treble, Bass and Presence controls that are common to both channels.

Video Review-Takamine Glenn Frey Signature EF360GF

Wed, 20 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Gayla Drake Paul leads us through her latest review on the Takamine Glenn Frey Signature EF360GF. This Takamine guitar is based off a guitar acquired by Glenn Frey in 1994 with the only differences being the back and sides on his signature model are solid rosewood rather than laminated and it features a little GF logo on the headstock. In addition, the EF360GF features Takamine's proprietary onboard electronics. The neck is said to feel like a Les Paul and is 1-11/16" wide.

Video Review - Flaxwood Liekki

Tue, 19 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Pat Smith walks us through his latest review of Flaxwood's Liekki ("flame" in Finnish). The Liekki features a body built from flaxwood materials and also includes a flaxwood resonating back plate. It also comes with Seymour Duncan SP90 Vintage Soapbar pickups, Schaller LP Tremolo, Celluloid inlays and Gotoh tuners.

Pat runs through the different pickup selections and shows that the Liekki has a palette of tones and it can cater to several playing styles. In addition, the Flaxwood Liekki won a "Premier Gear Award," so check out the full review in PG's June issue.

Mesa Boogie Factory Tour-Assembly & "Hammer Test"

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

http://www.premierguitar.com PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Petaluma, CA, where he tours the Mesa Boogie factory. In this video segment, we get to see the assembly process where the circuit board is checked and inserted into the chassis. In addition, we check out the implementation of transformers and tubes. The video concludes with the Mesa "hammer test" where technicians use the handle of a hammer to recreate drops and damage in the rock world.

Mesa Boogie Factory Tour - Workshop & Design Room

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Petaluma, CA, where he tours the Mesa Boogie factory. In this video segment, we get to check out two of Mesa' most important areas; Mesa Founder Randy Smith's workshop and design room. We see all the old prototypes, which have spawned several designs and how Randy designs their plated-through circuit boards with curved lines for various tape widths for connecting all the components on the board.

Video Review - Soultone 1986ps Bass SuperPlexi

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner walks us through his latest review on Soultone's 1986ps Bass SuperPlexi amp. The 1986ps Bass SuperPlexi is based on the tone of Duane Allman found on the Fillmore East gigs. This is a Class A/B 50 watt offering from Soultone that includes 2 EL34 or 6550 power tubes, 3 12AX7/ECC83 preamp tubes, an effects loop with true bypass and Soultone's Power Scaling, which allows a player to dial the wattage from 50W down to 200mW. In addition, this model comes with a Plexi-style two channel option with four inputs and croc-scaled head enclosure. Jordan's signal chain includes a 2006 Gibson Flying V with stock humbuckers,a '63 Nash with Lollar pickups, Egnater 4x12 cab with Celestion V-30 speakers, Elixir cable and ESP MusicCord Power Cord.

Mesa Boogie Factory Tour-Tolex Process & Final QC

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Petaluma, CA, where he tours the Mesa Boogie factory. In this video segment, we get to see the whole process of applying the Tolex to their cabs, including how Mesa technicians race against the clock before the glue on the Tolex dries. In addition, we check out the final assembly of grills, back compartments and the most sought after position in Petaluma-the technician that test drives all the amps before they leave the factory.

Mesa Boogie Factory Tour-Custom Woods & Vinyl

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Petaluma, CA, where he tours the Mesa Boogie factory. In this video segment, we get to see some of Mesa's famous exotic and custom wood selections used for cab and head enclosures. The hardwoods include African ribbon mahogany, bubinga, purple heart, Tasmanian blackwood, imbuya and many more. In addition, we get to check out some of Mesa's custom vinyl coverings including cheetah print, cowhide, snake, croc and for those Cheap Trick and Rick Nielsen fans, checkerboard print.

Mesa Boogie Factory Tour - Circuit Board Assembly

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Petaluma, CA, where he tours the Mesa Boogie factory. In this video segment, we check out how Mesa Boogie constructs their circuit boards. We see how the intricate process works, including the use of large machines, both automated and manned, and the "Terminator Machine," which applies molten solder to the circuit board to ensure the components secruity on both sides of the board.

Mesa Boogie Factory Tour - Building Boogie Cabs

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Petaluma, CA, where he tours the Mesa Boogie factory. In this video segment, we see how Mesa Boogie builds their cabs, including the CNC cutting process, sanding and gluing and why Mesa chooses non-void Russian baltic birch plywood for their cabs.

LAG Guitars Acoustic Models

Sun, 10 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the LAG Guitars booth. In this video segment, we get out first look at several of LAG's acoustic models including, Autumn, Spring, Summer and Winter. Each series features a variety of wood choices (koa, spruce, maple, mahogany) and several variations of LAG's onboard electronics. In addition, we see some of LAG's MASTER series guitars handmade in southern France.

LAG Guitars Electric Models

Fri, 08 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the LAG Guitars booth. In this video segment, we get to see several of LAG's electric models including, the Jet(traditionally influenced) Roxane (the hard-blues influenced double-cutaway), Imperator (single-cutaway model) and the Arkane (the full-on rock action). In addition, we get to hear Adagio's guitarist, Stephan Forte shred on his custom MasterShop seven-string LAG guitar. These guitars will be heading to the US shortly so keep a look out for them.

BSM Treble Boosters RPA Major & J-Fuzz Demos

Thu, 07 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the BSM Treble Boosters booth and talks with Bernd Meiser of BSM. In this video segment, we get to see and hear two new pedals from BSM; the RPA Major and the J-Fuzz. The RPA Major RPA "Major" model is the answer to many customer calls, demanding the hard, aggressive Ritchie Blackmore stage sound of the 70?s, without the need to get their amp heavily modified. The RPA Major offers a lot more gain compared to the stock RPA model with tons of crunch and a higher level of aggression. For the RPA Major, BSM had the idea to not only rebuild Blackmore's AIWA preamp stage during the "Burn" tour, but to also integrate the important high-pass function with the original cutoff frequency.

The J-Fuzz is a silicon-powered Fuzz-booster and packs a gritty punch for any signal chain.

Lehle Sunday Driver, P-Split & Little Lehle

Wed, 06 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Lehle booth and talks with Burkhard Lehle. In this video segment, Burkhard walks us through several new products; Sunday Driver, P-Split and the Little Lehle. The Sunday Driver is a a high end preamp with a convenient compact format. It features JFET-based circuitry and provides two modes of operation: "D" stands for Driver; in this mode, the guitar signal is amplified, with absolutely no modification, at the input impedance of a guitar amp, efficiently eliminating losses on the route through leads and effects; the signal remains strong and clear, retaining its full dynamics. The second setting "S" - as in Sunday - multiplies input impedance by four.

The P-Split stands "passive splitting" with maximum signal fidelity, making it possible to route an instrument to two amps simultaneously. It also features phase-reversal and ground switches with gold-plated contacts, making it a passive high end DI Box for all signal types.

The Little Lehle a genuine True-Bypass Looper/Switcher. It can be used to manage an effect-loop, or as a simple A/B box.

Dunlop Kirk Hammett Wah & MXR Fullbore Metal Demos

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Dunlop/MXR booth. In this video segment, we hear two product demos; the Dunlop Kirk Hammett Signature Wah (KH-95) and the MXR Fullbore Metal pedal. Kirk Hammett's signature wah features the renowned tone that Kirk dials in on tour using his DCR1SR Crybaby Rack Wah system with appointments including, Kirks EQ, volume and tone settings, a thick top end and full dynamic range and the starting street price is $159.

The MXR Fullbore Metal pedal was designed by Way Huge creator Jeorge Tripps. This super high gain distortion pedal features a three-band and EQ with sweepable mid frequencies, internal gate threshold control lets you set the noise gate's sensitivity and includes an all-analog circuit path.

Framus AK 1974 Custom Shop Hollowbody

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Framus/Warwick booth. In this video segment, we check out one of Framus' Custom Shop models; the AK 1974 Hollowbody. The AK 1974 has a neck through body and features 22 jumbo frets, a flame koa top and neck with Schaller locking machine heads.

Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin Archtop Video Review

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gayla Drake Paul reviews the Godin 5th Avenue Archtop for Premier Guitar magazine. Click here, for the review in the April '09 issue.

Fishman SoloAmp Video Review

Tue, 05 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gayla Drake Paul demos the Fishman SoloAmp. She plays the all-in-one amp/PA with a Takamine Glenn Frey model at 1st Street Live in Cedar Rapids, IA. She demonstrates the versatility of the amp's tweeder control and the four different reverb settings. The streamlined SoloAmp has a lot to offer for solo, gigging musicians.

Click here to read Matt Wahl's review of the SoloAmp.

Marshall Amps 1960DM-Dave Mustaine Signature Cabs

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Marshall Amplification booth. In this segment, we get our first look at their first ever signature line of cabs; 1960 DM - Dave Mustaine Signature Series Cabs. These 280 watt cabs feature vintage, 70 watt Celestion G12-V30 speakers, come in 4x12 configuration and can be packaged in either a base or slanted package.

Lehle D.Loop & Dual SGoS

Mon, 04 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Lehle booth and talks with the man himself, Burkhard Lehle. In this video segment, Burkhard walks us through two of his latest products; the D.Loop and the Dual SGoS. The D.Loop is a fully programmable effects looper/switcher with two separate true bypass loops and includes includes a switchable high end buffer amp with adjustable gain up to +12 dB. The Dual SGoS routes routes the signal via gold-plated relays to outputs A, B or T . Outputs A and B can feed two different amps simultaneously since the signal paths are electrically isolated by the Lehle LTHZ high-end transformercompletely eliminating humming loops and both inputs can be routed in stereo.

Leo Sounds Pickups - Humbuckers, Tele-style & more

Thu, 30 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, where he visits the Leo Sounds booth. In this video, we talk with Michael Pantleon as he walks us through several different Leo Sound pickups, including a tele-style, strat-style, humbuckers, P90/94 and his very first prototype.

BassLabs Guitars & Basses

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Dirk Wacker is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the BassLab booth. In this video segment, BassLab's Heiko gives a tour of several guitar and bass models, including the Theta (a hollow tele-style guitar weighing just over 4 lbs), the Jinmoid and the STD bass model.

Elmwood Amps 19" Modena Rackmount & more

Wed, 29 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he stops by the Elmwood Amps booth. In this video, we get to check out several of Elmwood's latest products including, the Modena 19" Rackmount (which features similar appointments as the M60 or M90, but also includes external biasing, complete MIDI interface and tube buffered FX loop), Bonneville 50 (a 1x12, 50 watt combo with a Celestion Vintage 30 speaker) and Stinger 30 (30 watt, cathode biased amp with EL84 tubes and two channels).

Ritter Basses - Roya 5-String, Classic & more

Tue, 28 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Dirk Wacker is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Ritter Basses booth. In this video, we get to hear from Jens Ritter as he walks us through several of their unique handmade basses including, a 5-string Roya, a Classic, a model with plaster finishing reminiscent of what was used on old Italian homes and a bass composed of a type of oak over 800 years old.

Marshall Amplification - Haze Series

Mon, 27 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Marshall Amplification booth. In this video segment, we get to check out the recently announced Haze Series, which features a 15 watt head (MHZ15) and a 40 watt combo (MHZ40C). The 15 watt head comes with 3-ECC83 preamp and 2-6V6 power amp valves, a traditional Marshall EQ section (Bass, Middle, Treble), two channels (Clean and Overdrive) and a channel-spanning Bright function. The accompanying Marshall cabs feature specially-designed Celestion Marquee (G12T-66) speakers. While many of the same features are included in the 40 watt combo, it does feature EL34 valves, a Presence control, extra effects (Echo, Vibe and Chorus), a Line Out for loudspeaker emulation and a feature that saves all effect settings for each channel and are recalled when switched back and forth. The Haze Series amp offerings should be in stores soon.

Minor Pentatonic: Connecting Boxes

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Connecting minor pentatonic shapes for killer solos

Finger-Shifting Methods Through Major and Minor Pentatonic Scales

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A lesson on mixing major and minor pentatonic scales in blues improvisation

Swing Comping Pattern

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Comping patterns for accompanying a jazz soloist

DADGAD in Celtic and Rock Rhythm

Tue, 21 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Two DADGAD pieces with a Celtic feel

Aleksander Niemand (Louder & More Amps) Interview

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, at Musikmesse '09 where he chats with the co-designer of the Louder & More amp and the main man behind Tubewonder. In this segment, we hear about Alex's "Frankenstein" partnership with Bj?rn Juhl, the "Mad Professor," the balance between tube valves and solid state within the amp, achieving the Louder & More tone, and the prospect of more joint ventures from the dynamic duo. Click to read our review of the amp.

Genz Benz Shenandoah Compak 300 Amp Video Review

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Pat Smith demos the Genz Benz Shenandoah Compak 300 Amp, which he reviews in the May issue of Premier Guitar. In this video review, he walks us through all the Compak 300's components including, an output of 175W / 300W, an active 3-band EQ with a sweepable mid-range, various digital effects and it comes with a neodymium 10" speaker and a soft dome tweeter with a tweeter level control provided. Click to read the written review.

Amfisound Guitars Semi-Hollow V & Kaira Series

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, where he visits the Amfisound Guitars booth. In this video, we get to check out these metal-influenced guitars from Finland, which have a twist. They have all the appointments metalheads need and love, but feature piezo pickups, f-holes and some versions have semi-hollow bodies.

Hagen Sound - UBM Cab Rotator

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, where he visits the Hagen Sound booth to check out Eike's UBM Cab Rotator. In this video, we see his device that spins cabs in a manner of silent rotation to produce natural, chorusing and flanging tones.

Martin Guitars - 1 Series DC-1E Demo

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, where he visits the Martin Guitars booth. In this video, we get to see and hear the new 1 Series, a take off the popular X and Road Series guitars. However, the just announced 1 Series guitars, are the first guitars for Martin at this price point that feature REAL solid sapele sides and back and a solid sitka spruce top. The necks are composed of rust stratabond, which stabilizes and holds the neck in place for years to come. In addition, they come with a style-28 rosette, modified hybrid ''X'' scalloped bracing and solid East Indian rosewood fingerboard and bridge.

Spector Basses - NS-4H2-EX Bass & ARC6 Guitar

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, where he visits the Spector Basses and Guitars booth. In this video, we get to check out two of their latest creations. First, we check out the NS-4H2-EX bass which features graphite reinforced 3pc bolt-on Rock Maple Neck, 24 Fret Pau Ferro fingerboard, mother of pearl Spector inlays, Aguilar OBP-3 3 band active tone controls, special EMG MM4 pickups, a custom aluminum Hipshot bridge with brass saddles and Hipshot UltraLite tuners. Second, we check out the ARC6 guitar which comes with an original Spector ARC6 curved body style, acoustically chambered body, 22 Fret Neck-25" Scale-16" Radius, a special set-neck design for increased sustain and can be equipped with either Harmonic Design Z-90 or Harmonic Design humbucker Pickups.

Blackstar Amps - Series One 200 Watt Head Demo

Wed, 15 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, visiting the Blackstar Amplification booth and checking out their newest line of amps: the Series One. In this video, we get to see and hear the 200-watt head, which features 4 ECC83, 1 ECC82, and 4 KT88 valves, a built-in DPR power reduction, and 4 footswitchable channels for a total of 6 modes and 2 ISF-equipped tone control sections.

Forge AXB Bass Preamp Head & AXB 4108 Cab Demo

Tue, 14 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Forge Active Bass Amps booth. In this video, we get to hear and see their Forge AXB Bass Preamp Head which runs through their AXB 4108 Cab. The preamp head features 4-12AX7 and 3-12AU7 tubes, selectable clean tube for crisp tones or classic tube for aggressive tube sound and an active 5-band EQ. The cabinet runs on 2100 watts and features Neodymium speakers, one 18" sub, four 10" bass, and three 5" high-frequency.

Fret King Guitars-Blue Label & Green Label Series'

Sat, 11 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Fret King booth. In this video, Trev Wilkinson (Fret King founder) guides us along a tour of Fret King's series; Blue Label & Green Label. The guitars are said to be based on some of the world's most popular body styles, but have updated and improved appointments to give them that added boost for nearly every player. In addition, these accommodating guitars come with a very reasonable price tag.

Jeorge Tripps Interview

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, where he visits with Jeorge Tripps who is known for his work with Way Huge Electronics and Dunlop Electronic Products. They talk Way Huge coming back in full force, and all new products for Way Huge, Dunlop pedals and MXR.

Bolt Amps 100-Watt Amp Head Demo

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse where he stops by the Bolt Amps booth. In this video, we get to see and hear Bolt Amps' first head, a 100-Watt (2 12AX7 preamp tubes & 4-6L6 or EL34 tubes) rendition which features three channels (Lead, Clean and Crunch). This amp also includes 3 selectable Reverbs, selectable active & passive EQ, 3-position voicing switch and a SoloBoost option.

Levy's Leather Guitar Straps

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Levy's Leather booth. In this video, we get to hear from Harvey Levy about some of his newest guitar straps including those made from synthetic materials, cotton, genuine leather, distressed leather and nuback leather. All these straps feature either graphic designs or stitched embroidery to suit each player's cosmetic and fashion preferences.

Red Brand Bronze Copper Acoustic Guitar Strings

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location in Frankfurt, Germany, for Musikmesse '09 where he visits the Red Brand Guitar Strings booth. In this video, we get to see the first ever 80/20 copper/phosphor bronze strings made by Red Brand. They are said to warm any acoustic guitar with a louder, more articulate sound.

Joe Satriani Interview - VOX Pedals

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

From Musikmesse in Frankfurt - Satch talks about designing the Vox Satchurator, winning a MIPA award, the next pedals in his line and what's in store for Chickenfoot.

The Making of a Parker Electric Solidbody Guitar

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Parker electric solidbody guitars are like no other. Here's a look at how these innovative tone monsters are made.

EMG Product Development-Quality Control Interview

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Santa Rosa, CA, where he visits the EMG Inc. factory. In this segment, Brett sits down with EMG COO/Managing Director Andy Gravelle and National Sales Manager Scott Wunshel as they talk about the future of EMG and the meticulous process they have implemented to ensure a standard of high quality products.

EMG Inc. Factory Tour Part 2

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Santa Rosa, CA, where he stops by the EMG Inc. factory. In this segment, we get to see some coils wound, the finished casing products for the pups and the extensive quality care control that EMG uses for every pickup produced.

EMG Inc. Factory Tour Part 1

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Santa Rosa, CA, where he visits the EMG Inc. factory. In this initial clip, we get to check out where the molds, housing and electrical boards are constructed for some of our favorite PUPs.

EMG Factory X Series Pickups

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Santa Rosa, CA, where he visits the EMG Pickup factory. In this clip, we get our first look at EMG's new line of pickups called the X-Series. They will be based on EMG's flagship models (81/85/60) but will provide a new twist to the old favorites. Players can expect the differences to lie in the increased headroom giving the tone a more organic appeal.

Manny's Music - NYC West 48th Street

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This is a video tour of the store where the who's who of rock n roll shopped, including Jimi Hendrix, the Beatles and the Who. This could be one of the most legendary tone stores in the country as he houses countless stories and recollections of buyers/sellers and rockstars alike, hanging out at the renowned music store.

Arc Angels Video Interview

Sun, 22 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at Antone's in Austin, TX, where he hangs with the newly reunited Arc Angels (Charlie Sexton, Doyle Bramhall II, and Chris Layton) on the Gibson bus. In this video,the guys talk about their new live/documentary DVD, material for a new album and a new tour. Other topics include the band members' gear--their guitars, amps and effects--even Sexton's Sex Drive. They also share tips for dealing with monster pedal boards while playing for legends like Eric Clapton and Bob Dylan.

Witnessing Evolution

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A look at how the internet has changed distribution for guitarists and other artists

Expanding Rhythm I

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Experimenting with grooves in 5/4 and 5/8 time

Improvisation and Arranging the Harmonization of Melodies

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Arranging chords and melodies to apply in improvised solos

Texas Power Rhythm

Tue, 17 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Digging into the rhythmic shuffle of Stevie Ray Vaughan

SKB Cases PS-55 Pedalboard & Rotomold Strat Case

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at NAMM '09 where they got an exclusive sneak peek at SKB Cases factory in Orange, CA, following one of the days at NAMM. In this video segment, we get a walk-through lead by Steph Maffei of SKB as he shows us their stagefive PS-55 pedalboard and newest rotomold case specifically for American Standard Strats.

Reunion Blues Vintage Guitars Road Show part 5

Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In the fifth installment of Reunion Blues' Vintage Guitars Road Show, the guys hit up Guitar Showcase at Large in San Jose, California.

In this segment:

We get to check out an early-50s Gibson ES-175 Electric Archtop which features the original specs, including a single P90 pickup in the neck position. Later models featured a humbucking pickup.

The next guitar was an original Epiphone Model 4 roundhole acoustic archtop. As described in the video, this is one of the oldest instruments to be featured in Vintage Guitar Show. Check out how they determine its authenticity..ONLY PROFESSIONALS!!
Another guitar featured is a relatively new model in the vintage market, an original Kramer guitar. But what makes this guitar special is the one-off paint job done by San Francisco artist, Mark Erickson.

Premier Clinic: March '09

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Eight new lessons to get your chops in shape for spring.

Phrase Construction II

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This lesson on phrase construction will boost your soloing chops and help you create memorable solos.

Advanced DADGAD Tuning

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A review of DADGAD tuning, with advanced fingerstyle techniques and patterns

Playing Outside: Symmetrical Movement

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Playing outside like Chick Corea or Herbie Hancock isn't as tough as you might think.

Funk Blues: Sixteenth Note Rhythm

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Bringing the funk in the style of James Brown, Sly and the Family Stone and more.

Egnater Rebel 30 Demo

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Egnater Rebel 30 features two channels with reverb and a speaker emulater output. The amp will be available in a 1x12 combo in the shape of the Rebel 20's?1x12 cab?or 2x12 combo.

Read our review of the Rebel 20.

Sweep Picking/Tapping I

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Crazy licks for experienced sweep pickers

Harmonizing a Melody in Open G

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Greg Horne shows you a technique that'll quickly become a favorite.

The Whole Tone Scale

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A fresh approach to jazz's whole-tone scale

Slide Guitar: Licks, Tricks and Special Effects in Open G

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

An introduction to slide, with some tricks via lap steel, Hawaiian music and Sonny Landreth

Combining Upper and Lower Neighbor Tones

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Mark Dziuba applies the concept of neighbor tones to embellishing chord tones for melodic lines

Hedges-Style Techniques: Tapping Chords and Harmonics

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Larry Marciano explores techniques from the late, great Michael Hedges

String Skipping I

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tobias Hurwitz presents string-skipping exercises from his Expanding Technical Skills III Course on WorkshopLive.

Targeting Chord Tones

Tue, 16 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Eric Stone looks at chord construction and arpeggios for discovering new solo ideas in his Soloing Ideas course on WorkshopLive.

Reunion Blues Vintage Guitars Show - Part 1

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Reunion Blues has started a series of Vintage Guitar Road Shows, and invited Premier Guitar to join in and be a sponsor. The first one held at Bananas at Large in San Rafael, CA, saw some very nice collectible guitars. The owner of an '57 Gibson L5C brought in his guitar to be appraised and found it was worth approximately $8000. However, it would have been worth more if it hadn't been modified. More shows are planned across the US so stay tuned for dealer locations and more videos.

Reunion Blues Vintage Guitars Show - Part 2

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Take a peek at a rare '59 Mary Kay Strat valued at $75,000 or the ES5 Gibson Switchmaster valued at $8000. Both were brought in for valuation at the Reunion Blues Vintage Guitar Show. Reunion Blues invited Premier Guitar to sponsor this show at Bananas at Large in San Rafael,CA. More shows are planned across the US so stay tuned for new dealer locations and videos.

Heritage LPs, T. Murphy "Letterhead" LP

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2008 Arlington Guitar Show. In this clip, he talks to Mike from Select Guitars and checks out some classy Les Pauls, including what is known as the Tom Murphy "Letterhead" Les Paul.

The First Fender Double-Neck

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2008 Arlington Guitar Show, hanging with Jimmy Wallace. In this clip, Jimmy shows off what is probably one of the most significant modern Fender guitars in the world... serial number 0001 from the Custom Shop. Made in 1987, it is the first Custom Shop guitar ever. It also happens to be the first Fender double-neck ever made (Strat & Tele!). Jimmy also shows Brett some killer Pauls.

58 Gold Top Auction at Arlington Guitar Show

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2008 Arlington Guitar Show where one heck of an auction took place. In this video, we get to see a real-deal 1958 gold top in pristine condition, one of the cornerstones of American craftsmanship, auctioned off at a price equal to that of a respectable home!

Van Halen Kramer Auction at Arlington Guitar Show

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2008 Arlington Guitar Show. In this video, watch as?an iconic Kramer Van Halen guitar from the mid-eighties (signed twice by Eddie) goes up on the auction block. Check out the video to see how much this bad boy goes for

Arlington Guitar Show Auction -- Interview

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2008 Arlington Guitar Show. This year the show kicked off with an auction full of serious gear - we're talking gold tops, bursts, EVH-owned guitars and more. In this clip, Brett gets the lowdown on how the auction works from Jimmy and Elliott of 100 Percent Vintage Guitar.

Peavey Vypyr Demo

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2008 Arlington Guitar Show. In this clip, Peavey's Tony Pasko?walks Brett through the Vypyr, Peavey's new modeling amp. The Vypyr models some heavy-hitting amps, including amps made by Diezel and Krank.

Bell Custom Guitars Demo

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2008 Arlington Guitar Show checking out Bell Custom Guitars. In this video, Brett checks out the differences between an all wood Bell V-shaped guitar and one with acrylic wings. Also, check out Bell's Jazzmaster-style guitar that can literally light up any room.

The State of the Vintage Guitar Market

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2008 Arlington Guitar Show and Auction, talking to vintage dealers about the state of the vintage market. Is it a bad time for buyers? Dealers? What's selling? Are guitars a good investment? The dealers themselves address these questions in this video.

Edited by Chris Kies

'56 Blond Strat, Mint '67 Tele, Pink '87 Paul

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2008 Arlington Guitar Show. In this video, Brett visits with Willie of Willie's American Guitars who shows off some great guitars, including a '67 Tele in factory condition, a blond '56 Stratocaster, a pink '87 LP Custom and a '56 TV Jr.

'56 Gold Top at the Arlington Guitar Show

Wed, 12 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at the 2008 Arlington Guitar Show. In this video, Dave Rogers gives us an up close and personal look at a '56 gold top.

Premier Clinic Blues: ZZ Hooker Solo

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Clinic Rock: Rockin’ D Rhythm

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Clinic Fingerstyle: One Dime Blues

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Clinic Country: Another Outlaw

Tue, 11 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Inside EMG's New "The Cube" Studio

Thu, 06 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

EMG pickups unveils a high-tech new video studio in California

Gear Demos from the L.A. Amp Show

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Your guide to all of our amp, guitar, pickup and effect demos from the L.A. Amp Show.

Last Call for Shredder Search

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dean Guitars' Shredder Contest closes November 1st

Premier Clinic Rock: Let's Rock Rhythm

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Clinic Jazz: "I Wish"

Mon, 13 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Santa Cruz Factory Tour 2

Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Santa Cruz, CA. There he walks through the Santa Cruz Guitar factory and talks with Willie Carter, Sales and Marketing, about how the Santa Cruz guitars transform during their intricate process. Here Willie guides us through the processes of bending, molding and finally gluing the guitar. As always, for more gear info and insightful videos, visit Premier Guitar

New PRS Private Stock

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PRS' Director of R&D/Private Stock Manager, Joe Knaggs, shows?Premier Guitar the company's?newest Private Stock offerings, including some of the original prototypes for newer lines. In the video we take a look at the Single Cut Mira which has been named the Starla, the Chesapeake Acoustic the Chesapeake Electric and a Private Stock Mira. This video was shot leading up to PRS Experience, the company's big celebration of its guitars, the people who make them and the people who play them.

Experience PRS - New Private Stock Acoustics and More

Fri, 19 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Private Stock Director Shows Premier Guitar New Offerings

Rodney Crowell, Brent Mason - Like a Rolling Stone

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Rodney Crowell, Brent Mason and Jedd Hughes tear up "Like a Rolling Stone at Deusenberg & 65Amps' Endless Summer party at Summer NAMM in Nashville in June 2008. The party was at the Rutledge bar and featured additional performances by Vince Gill, Seymour Duncan and Pat Buchanan.

PG Experience: Exclusive George Lynch Videos

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Step Into the World of George Lynch

Gretsch 125th Anniversary Variety Amp Demo

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Gretsch celebrates their 125th anniversary in typical Gretsch style - sparkle finishes, vintage tolex and loads of rockin' reverb.

Premier Clinic Rock: Funky Child Solo

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Jeff McErlain guides us through another lesson in rock. This month he tackles the Funky Child Solo.

Premier Clinic Fingerstyle: 12 Bar in A

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

David Hamburger walks us through a lesson on the 12 Bar in A.

Premier Clinic Jazz: G7 Jam Rhythm

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Frank Vignola walks us through another lesson to improve our jazz chops.

Premier Clinic Country: Lucille Rhythm

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This month we try to play Lucille Rhythm brought to us by Bugs Henderson.

Premier Clinic, Powered by TrueFire

Wed, 10 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A hub for this month's TrueFire lessons

Tone Shop Wrecked Amps - NY Amp Show

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sommatone Slick 18 - NY Amp Show

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Slick 18 was designed for David Bowie's guitarist, Earl Slick, and is geared toward studio use or small gigs.

Cameron Amps CCV & CCM - NY Amp Show

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Industrial Amps Rock 120 Demo

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

From the New York Amp Show, we talk with Anthony Niekrewicz about the company's lineup of amps, then they plug in and rock the house with the Rock 120.

Premier Clinic Jazz: Clave Solo

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A look at one of the earliest rhythms in American musical heritage

Premier Clinic Fingerstyle: Swing Drop D

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A tip of the hat to Dave Von Ronk

Duesenberg Doozy One, Vintage Effects Demo

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

How to Build a PRS Guitar

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

All-Access Tour of the PRS Factory

65Amps Prototype Demo

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

65Amps co-founder Dan Boul defies the NAMM police by playing a demo on their new prototype.

For more information:
65Amps

Summer NAMM: Fat Tone Pickups, Smith Custom Amps, Guitar Mill

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We step foot into the three-company booth known as "Twang Central" at Summer NAMM

Summer NAMM - Old School Reissues from a Familiar Manufacturer

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Summer NAMM - Planet Waves Custom Cables

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Summer NAMM: Benedetto Travel Archtop & Solidbodies

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 07:00:00 GMT

Benedetto's new archtop takes jazz sounds on the road

Summer NAMM: Fender Custom Shop

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We take a look at some relic'd beauties from the Fender Custom Shop

TV Jones Guitar Prototype Demo

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Known for his pickups, Tom (TV) Jones is branching out into electric guitars. He had the prototype on hand at Summer NAMM to give us an early listen.

For more information:
TV Jones

Summer NAMM: Composite Acoustics i-Series

Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:01:00 GMT

Summer NAMM: Pelosi Basses

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NY Amp Show - Tonic Amps

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tonic Amps let us see one of their thumping amps, featuring single ended push/pull control.

For more information:
Tonic Amps

Summer NAMM: Blueberry Acoustic Guitars

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Summer NAMM: Breedlove Electric Guitars

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Summer NAMM: Fishman SoloAmp

Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Summer NAMM: TV Jones Guitar Prototype Demo

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We get a first look at the upcoming guitar from TV Jones

Summer NAMM: James Trussart Paisley Steelcaster Demo

Sun, 22 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

James Trussart shows us his steel guitars, while Danny B. Harvey demos one.

Summer NAMM: Walden Guitars Concorda & T-Model

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Walkthrough of the new Walden Concorda and T-Model

Summer NAMM: Santa Cruz Guitars Otis Taylor and Janis Ian Models

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Santa Cruz guitars shares their new signature models

Summer NAMM: Babicz 12-String Adjustable Neck Solidbody

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:00:00 GMT

Babicz applies his adjustable neck technology to a 12-string

Summer NAMM: SR Technology Acoustic Amp

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Acoustic Amp Distributed by Godin

Behind the Scenes at NAMM: Pre-NAMM Training

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Behind the scenes Thursday night with Artists Relations and Bugera, Seymour Duncan, and more...

Summer NAMM: World's Largest Pedalboard Video

Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:01:00 GMT

Our first look from Nashville

Inside the Martin Factory and Museum

Wed, 11 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We take you step-by-step through the process of building a Martin guitar. Also, see and hear famous Martins in the company's museum

Premier Clinic: Country

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Clinic: Rock

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Clinic: Jazz

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Clinic: Fingerstyle

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Clinic, Powered by TrueFire

Tue, 10 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Gibson Pickup Demos at Gearfest '08

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:05:00 GMT

Hank Ettel from Gibson takes us through six pickups: the '57 Classic, Burstbucker Pro, Burstbucker 3, P-94s, Angus Young Signature and the 490R.

Fender American Standard, VG Strat and Super-Sonic Amp Demos

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:05:00 GMT

Greg Koch gives a comedic look at the American Standard Tele, the VG Strat and the Super-Sonic amp.

Martin Guitars: Lawrence Juber Signature, D45-V, CSN

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:05:00 GMT

Million Dollar Mic Vault at Sweetwater HQ

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sweetwater's impressive microphone collection

Taylor Guitar Factory Tour Videos

Thu, 15 May 2008 13:00:00 GMT

Video tour of the Taylor Guitar factory, led by Bob Taylor

Taylor Guitars Factory Tour - Part II

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Part II of Bob Taylor giving Premier Guitar a personal tour of his factory -- bracing, binding, body construction, painting, power source assembly, neck construction.

Right Hand Fingerstyle Techniques - Blues Style

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A short clip of Gayla Drake Paul demonstrating the blues style technique for fingerstyle playing.

Right Hand Fingerstyle Techniques - Claw W/ Hammer

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A short clip of Gayla Drake Paul demonstrating the claw technique, with hammer, for fingerstyle playing.

Right Hand Fingerstyle Techniques - The Claw

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A short clip of Gayla Drake Paul demonstrating the claw technique for fingerstyle playing.

Right Hand Fingerstyle Techniques - Weedwhacker

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A short clip of Gayla Drake Paul demonstrating the weedwhacker technique for fingerstyle playing.

Premier Clinic: Blues

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

David Hamburger continues with the swinging "Lone Star" in this month's blues lesson.

Premier Clinic: Fingerstyle

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Jamsire Ernoir gets into the groove with this month's fingerstyle lesson, "Sweet"

Premier Clinic: Jazz

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Right Hand Fingerstyle Workshop

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Three essential right-hand techniques that you need to have in your fingerstyle arsenal.

Premier Clinic: Rock

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Andy Aledort continues his study of Johnny Winter's "Be Careful With a Fool" in this month's rock lesson

Eden Bass Amps

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A look at Eden bass amps with Mr. Eden himself

Make'n Music - A Destination Location in Chicago

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Inside a high-end mecca -- Make'n Music

On Location, Chicago, IL - Part II

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The second half of PG's stop in Chicago

The Making of a Parker Electric

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Make'n Music - Chicago - Part II

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location in Chicago to check out one of the most amazing high-end guitar shops in the country. In part one, we look at Teddy Gordon's selection of one-off Fenders, Martins and Breedloves. We also check out his PRS, Collings, Huss & Dalton, and Composite Acoustic guitars. www.premierguitar.com

Make'n Music - Chicago - Part I

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar went On Location to check out Chicago's Make'n Music, a ridiculously well-stocked, high-end guitar store.

For more information:
Make'n'Music

Parker Guitars, Washburn Guitars - The Paintshop

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Inside the factory tour -- this is where Parker and Washburn guitars are painted.

Guitar Paint Shop - Parker Guitars, Washburn Guitars

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Guitars-in-progress get colorful

Final Assembly and Set-up: Parker Guitars and Washburn Guitars

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The final step in the birth of an electric guitar.

The Making of a Washburn Solidbody Electric Guitar

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:05:00 GMT

From brain to computer to CNC, we follow the life of a Washburn electric

Washburn Handmade Acoustics

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:04:00 GMT

Washburn builds acoustics the old-fashioned way -- by hand

Schroeder Guitar Repair and Custom Building

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Chicago-area repairman/designer specializes in refrets

The Inventor of the Virtual Strobe Tuner

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Video interview with Mike Skubic of Peterson Tuners

Peterson Strobe Tuners - Under the Hood

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Video tour of the Peterson Tuners repair shop

Guitar Tuning 102

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Digging deep into tuning problems

Now That's a Strobe Tuner

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A room full of Peterson SC5000s makes for a great light show!

On Location, Chicago: Naperville Music

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Checking out local shops in the greater Chi-Town area

VIDEO: Zzyzx Snap Jack Quick Release Instrument Cable

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New Jack eliminates pops, facilitates faster instrument switching

VIDEO: Nik Huber 10th Anniversary Models

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Huber Announces Extremely Limited Orca and Dolphin Models

Zzyzx Snap Jack Cable

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a cable that has been a hit guitar shows in the last year -- the Snap Jack cable. The Snap Jack uses magnets for quick release quiet switches.

Video: Egnater Amplification - Behind the Scenes

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Step inside the Amp Lounge for a chat with Bruce Egnater and business partner Frank Lamara

Video: Egnater Lecture - Effects Loops

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Video: Egnater Lecture - Bright Switch

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Breaking Down the Bright Switch Circuit and Reversing it

Chapman Stick Videos

Thu, 10 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Need to see it to believe it? Here are some Chapman Stick videos for your enjoyment and wonder.

Taylor Guitars Road Show: Solid Body Demo

Wed, 09 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Taylor's Brian Swerdfeger fires up a Solidbody through three different amps: a VOX AC30, an EVH 5150III, and a Fender Twin.

NAMM VIDEO: Martin Flexible Core Strings

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: The Kickstand

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Radial Engineering Professional DI Boxes

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Krank Amps Demo - Rev Plus, Krankenstein Plus

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Martin HM Ben Harper, Authentic Series 1937 OOO-18, D-18

Fri, 14 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Alleva-Coppolo

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: IK Multimedia StompIO

Thu, 13 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM Video: Randall Amps Kirk Hammett and Michael Amott Models

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:05:00 GMT

VIDEO INTERVIEWS: Trivium's New Dean Signature Models

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: USA Tommy Bolin Tribute Teaser Guitar by Dean

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: SKB stagefive, 1x12 Amp Utility Vehicle, Pedal Power for Racks

Tue, 26 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Seymour Duncan's New Blackouts

Sat, 23 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: BOSS GT-10

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:01:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: New EMG Pickups

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Eventide ModFactor Modulation Stomp

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 14:00:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Diamond Amps Nitrox

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:01:00 GMT

Stereo Memory Man with Hazarai Video Demos

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Whether in the mood for a straight-up run through or an insane psychedelic journey, we've got a Memory Man demo for you!

Eventide ModFactor Modulation Guitar Effects Pedal

Mon, 11 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Those famous Eventide sound-shaping tools are now available in stomps. The company has applied the same algorithms from their trusted rack units to their new stomps, giving you Eventide tone in a portable, stage-friendly unit. In video demo we take a look at the ModFactor and run through some of its effects. Among them you'll hear a very controllable stereo chorus, a flanger and a cool wah that is capable of giving you more vowell sounds -- wah to yah to much more. The Eventide ModFactor lists for $499.

Godin Guitar Passion Series

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

You cannot watch this vid without wanting to play one of these babies. Robert Godin gives Premier Guitar a personal walkthrough of the new Passion Series Strat-style chambered electric. Designed for single-coil lovers and built for luxury, this resonant guitar is stuffed with top-of-the-line features.

NAMM VIDEO: The Ultimate Single-Coil Guitar from Godin

Fri, 08 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Seymour Duncan Power Grid and Twin Tube Mayhem

Wed, 06 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Samson Airline Synth Wireless

Mon, 04 Feb 2008 18:00:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Dean Gets Distressed

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 15:00:00 GMT

Dean Guitars Distressed Series

Sat, 02 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dean Zelinsky shows us the new distressed series, a cool look on some familiar Dean guitars. You'd never guess that the 77ML Dean is holding is actually brand new. The distressed look is cool on the Soltero, too. Elliot Easton of the cars pops by during the interview! Look closely, you'll see some other notables in the background: PG online columnist Mike Campese, Virus from Dope, Nick Simmons and Johnnie Bolin.

NAMM VIDEO:Parker Four Seasons Guitars and P8E Acoustic

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 17:00:00 GMT

Parker Guitars - Four Seasons, P8E Acoustic

Thu, 31 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Check out these beauties from Parker Guitars -- the limited edition Four Seaons Guitars (Chrome, Mojo Pearl White, Mojo Flame Bubinga, Flame Olive Ash Burl) and the P8E Acoustic with a cedar top, rosewood binding, a mahogany neck and Fishman electronics.

APHEX 1402 Bass Xciter for Acoustic Guitar

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

ns up and rounds out the tone. In this demo APHEX's Wayne LaFarr shows you how to dial in your guitar's specific tonal resonant points and then Tim Thompson plays a fingerstyle arrangement of the Flintstones. Listen to difference when the effect is in/out. (Keep in mind that YouTube sound compression thins out the quality of our audio -- you'll still hear the difference, though!)

NAMM VIDEO: APHEX 1402 Bass Xciter for Acoustic Guitar

Wed, 30 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: PRS Santana MD

Tue, 29 Jan 2008 19:46:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Satriani Amp Mic Pack from CAD

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 22:30:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Egnater Tourmaster 4100

Sun, 27 Jan 2008 01:01:00 GMT

Egnater Tourmaster 4100 demo

Sat, 26 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Egnater shows Premier Guitar his new amps at NAMM '08. This one, the Tourmaster 4100, is a 4 channel 100 watt amp capable of setting different wattage levels for each channel. Keith Howland of the band Chicago is the demo guy for this vid, exploring what each channel is capable of. He's actually playing the amp for the first time in this video! Of course, we put him on the spot and ask him what he thinks. He digs it, of course! This is the amp Eganter is selling through Guitar Center.

NAMM VIDEO: iGTR Personal Guitar Processor

Fri, 25 Jan 2008 10:20:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Orange Amps OR 50 and 40th Anniversary Amps

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 19:32:00 GMT

Orange Amps OR 50 and 40th Anniversary

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New for 2008, Orange Amps rolls out two killer heads at NAMM. First up is the vintage-flavored OR 50, a single channel monster with a special boost and a foot-switchable master. Also, check out the cool 40th anniversary head which will be made with 40 different circuits and given the names of 40 different girls. Jimmy Page has the first one (he's been using a version Orange's AD 30TC for a while now).

NAMM VIDEO: BC Rich Doubleneck Bich 12/6 String

Wed, 23 Jan 2008 22:42:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Meyers Custom Guitars

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:23:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Carvin CA Single & SH Series Guitars, X100B & Vintage Series Amps

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 23:16:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Martin's OOO-42M Clapton and D-28 Elvis

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:30:00 GMT

New Clapton M shape and Elvis 28

NAMM VIDEO: Radial Engineering Edge Series Distortion Pedals

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 13:24:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Dean Markley Goes Vintage

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 05:27:00 GMT

Dean Markley expands old school line

Martin Eric Clapton & Elvis

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Check out Martin's new OOO-42M Eric Clapton and the D-28 Elvis.

Radial Engineering Edge Series Distortion

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Radial Engineering demos their new Edge Series Distortion at NAMM '08.

Meyers Custom Guitars

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Don Meyers walks us through some features of his killer Meyers Custom Guitars.

NAMM VIDEO: The Cult's Billy Duffy, TonePros

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 14:16:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Prince's Guitar, Laney Lionheart Amps

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 12:47:00 GMT

NAMM VIDEO: Joe Satriani's New VOX Pedals

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 04:23:00 GMT

Satriani heavily involved in R&D

NAMM VIDEO: Whitesnake's Doug Aldrich

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 06:02:00 GMT

Whitesnake's Doug Aldrich hanging out at NAMM '08

NAMM VIDEO: Marshall's New Randy Rhoads Amp

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 05:54:00 GMT

Marshall collaborates with Rhoades family to recreate famous amp

Larry Carlton ES 335

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Larry Carlton and his tech, Rick Wheeler, run down the features of his Gibson signature ES-335.

Product Website

T.C. Electronic - Classic XII Phaser

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Composite Acoustics - GX

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The Composite Acoustics GX Performer is a Grand Auditorium-sized graphite beauty that breaks stereotypes of composite instruments.

Click to read the print review.

Framus - Panthera Classic Custom

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Features:

Bolt-in
Left-handed version available without extra charge
Mahogany body, hollow-milled (excluding the area of the pickups/tailpiece)
Arched AAA Flamed Maple top (bookmatched) with F-hole
AAA Flamed Maple neck
Tigerstripe Ebony fingerboard
Traditional Custom inlays (Mother-of-Pearl)
Scale length: 25.5"(648 m)
22 jumbo frets
Plek Technology used for Guitar Set Up
Original Seymour Duncan pickups: 2 x SH-1 with covers
3-way toggle switch
1 x volume and 1 x tone control
High Polish Finish (Natural, Stain, Sunburst, Blackburst or solid)
Wood binding (not valid for Natural High Polish)
Framus locking tuners
Tune-o-Matic bridge with stop tailpiece ***(Bigsby Tremolo as option)
Warwick security locks
Chrome Hardware
Framus low friction nut
Weight**: 3,1 kg
Framus Nickel Plated Steel strings (.009" - .046")
Including Framus "User Kit" and "Premium Line Plus" RockBag

Product Website

Gary Kramer Guitar - Tomcat

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Gibson '59 Les Paul VOS

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

The VOS ’59 Les Paul Standard is part of Gibson’s Vintage Original Spec line of guitars, built by master luthiers who pay unyielding attention to the details found on original vintage instruments and then reproduce them to the highest standards possible. This process includes specially aging the hardware and finish to give the guitar that worn-in look and feel. This VOS beauty features a Faded Tobacco finish.

Product website

Hamer - Talladega

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Specs:
Body: Ivoroid Bound Mahogany
Inlays: Dot, 1 Victory
Top: Curly Maple
Neck Joint: Dovetail
Top Configuration: Arched Chambered
Neck Pickup: Double D, Custom Single
Neck: Maple
Bridge Pickup: Double D, Custom Single
Fingerboard: Rosewood
Electronics: 1 Vol, 1 Tone, 4-Way Blade
Bridge: Hamer Sustain Block
Tuners: TonePros Keystone
Scale Length: 25 1/2"
Nut Type/Width: Bone, 1.650"
Fingerboard Radius: 14" Case GC4-0
Fret Material & Dimensions: Hamer Wide Oval: .100" x .050"
Body Lgth/Wdth/Thcknss: 16.6" x 13.4" x 1.85"
Neck Shape / Thickness: V Shape, .950" - 1.0"

Hamer Talladega website

Hill Guitars - Aztec

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Moonstone - Vulcan Custom Extreme

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Teye Guitars - Electric Gypsy

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Zuni - Exhibition Custom Wild Cherry

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

65 Amps - SoHo

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Budda - Superdrive 30

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Carvin - V3

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Diamond Amplification - Spec Op

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Framus - Ruby Riot Combo

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Krank Amplification - Rev Jr.

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Laney - TT50

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Reinhardt - Vintage 50

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Swart Amplifier Co. - Atomic Space Tone

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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