Premier Guitar Videos

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.

Vox Amplification-Night Train Amp Demo

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Vox Amplification booth. In this video, we get to check out Vox's latest offering, a 15 watt head called the Night Train. As you'll hear in the demo, this baby cooks up some old school Vox tones, yet provides that new-age attack and tone control. The Night Train comes two 12AX& preamp tubes and 2 EL84 tubes. Also, you can dial down to 7.5 watts in a triode mode.

Mesa Boogie Mark Five Amp Demo

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Mesa Boogie area. In this video clip, we not only get our first up close look at Mesa's new amp (Mark Five), but we also get to hear several different channels and settings. In addition, John and Tien from Mesa walk us through the three distinct Mark Five channels and what they have to offer guitar players.

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."

Boss ME-70 Demo

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Roland unveiled the Boss ME-70, an upgrade to the ME-50. It features Roland's amp models, a looper, ducking delay, and everything from jazz tones to shred-friendly effects.

Carr Raleigh Demo

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Steve Carr kindly shows us the new 3-watt Raleigh combo.

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.

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

WattGrinder Engineering-ToneGrinder

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 and stops by the WattGrinder booth. Here, we get a look at something that may change the amp world -- long-lasting, non-vacuum preamp tube replacements. Watch this video to see what the commotion in NAMM's Hall E was all about.

Mesa Boogie Electra Dyne Amp Demo

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Mesa Boogie area and checks out the new Electra Dyne amp. This new creation is a stripped down departure from other Mesa amps, but still features all the kick ass gritty tones and classic cleans we've come to associate with all things Mesa.

Roland Cube 80x Demo

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Roland's beefed up their Cube modeling series with a 1x12 80-watt amp. Features include a third programmable channel, a looper, iPod connection and spring reverb.

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.

Ovation Idea Guitar

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Ovation has released the Idea Guitar -- a guitar specifically designed to aid songwriters. The guitar is the first guitar to come with an mp3 player. The mp3 player is part of the preamp unit and records both your playing and your voice through a microphone built into the top of the guitar. For more info, go to www.ovationidea.com

Peavey Custom Shop Tour 1

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Meridian, MS, where he gets a tour of Peavey's new Custom Shop facilities with CEO/Founder Hartley Peavey. In this video, we go on the Custom Shop floor and see some guitars that are being developed, including a Native American themed arrow and bullseye guitar with extensive inlay work. We also get to see where the Peavey guitars are laid out and cut.

Fishman Solo-Amp Amps

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Fishman show us their new Solo-Amp which features a 220 watt power amp.

For more information:
Fishman Amps

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).

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

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

Framus - Ruby Riot Combo

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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

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

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.

65 Amps Lil' Elvis Amp Demo

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at NAMM '09 where she swings by the 65 Amps booth. In this video, we get a chance to hear from 65 Amps co-founders Dan Boul and Peter Stroud, as they walk us through their latest "small-big" amp, the Lil' Elvis. While this sucker doesn't carry all the watts like many other 65 Amp models, it still provides that punch and ability to clean up when neccessary. Also, this amp marks a first for 65 Amps as the Lil' Elvis is their first amp to come in under $2000.

Interview: Steve Vai on the Legacy II

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We talk with Steve Vai about the process involved in creating his new Carvin Legacy II signature amp.

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.

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!

Diamond Amplification - Spec Op

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

LA Amp Show-Blackstar Amplification HT5

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Blackstar Amplification. In this video, we get to see how they do tone across the pond. The Blackstar HT5 might look small, but it uses all 5 watts to pack a gritty punch in the gut.

Voyage Air VAOM-1C Travel Guitar Video Review

Wed, 17 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar Reviewer Gayla Drake Paul reviews and demonstrates Voyage Air VAOM-1C mahogany acoustic guitar. Watch and see as Gayla shows the guitar's intuitive ability to break down into a much more travel-conducive package.

Read the full review, with extended sound clips here.

Bugera Amps 1960 Amp Demo

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Bugera Amps booth. In this clip, we get to see and hear one of Bugera's newest amp models, the 1960. Just like its name, the head is built simple without the extra aesthetics and cranks out the old school rock tones with the power of 150 watts.

Bugera Amps 1990 Amp Demo

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Bugera Amps booth. In this segment, we get our first peek and listen to one of their latest, stripped done, but still rocking amps, the 1990.

LA Amp Show-Egnater Amplification Renegade 50

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Bruce Egnater of Egnater Amplification. In this video, Bruce walks us through some of their newest and most popular models of amps and modulations.

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.

How to Make a Pickup, Part 1

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

?We went to Santa Barbara, CA to see how pickups are made at the Seymour Duncan factory. In this clip, SD's Evan Skopp explains bobbin material, bobbin insulation and?magnet charging. Also, did you know that temperature changes can wreck your pickup's magnetic pull? Evan breaks down some common demagnetizing dangers.

Peavey Custom Shop Amp Prototype Demo

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Meridian, MS, where he gets a tour of Peavey's new Custom Shop facilities with CEO/Founder Hartley Peavey. In this video, we get to see one of Peavey's first Custom Shop prototype amps. In addition, one of the new Tele-style Custom Shop guitars gets played through the Dumble-esque amplifiers.

Randall Amps-Nuno Bettencourt and RM 12 models

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at NAMM '09 as she stops by the Randall Amplifiers booth. In this video, you'll get to see Randall's latest signature amp for Nuno Bettencourt which is the first Randall amp to be built with all tubes and it also features a VU meter. In addition, we get a chance to see Randall's latest modular series amp, the RM 12.

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.

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.

TC Electronic G Major 2

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

TC Electronic announces G-Major 2, a guitar multi-effects processor which heralds a new era of rack-based effects. G-Major 2 is based on the highly acclaimed G-Major platform, but offers new and updated effects and features. G-Major 2 houses effects ranging from delays, reverbs and modulation that helped define the industry. It boasts all-new takes on Tri-chorus, through-zero-flanger, modulated delays and Univibe, each created with impeccable TC Electronic quality. G-Major 2 dynamic controls include Noise Gate, EQ and Compression blocks. G-Major 2 retails at $695 and will ship February 2009.

All reverbs found in G-Major 2 are classic TC Electronic reverbs, which have been retuned specifically for guitar. Anew addition is a whole new filter/wah block, ported 1:1 from TC Electronic?s flagship guitar effects unit: G-System. Rounding out the extensive feature set are intelligent pitch shifting and reverse delay.

G-Major 2 offers extensive control options and enables users to change patches and presets through MIDI, or to use G-Major 2 in ?stompbox?-mode, enabling on/off switching of individual effects. G-Major 2 also features relay switching options, allowing users to switch their amp channels directly from G-Major 2.

G-Major 2 offers users added control through its three different routings of the 6 effect blocks. G-Major 2 offers Serial Routing - where all blocks are lined as a straight line of pedals. The second option is Semi-Parallel - where Delay and Reverb are placed in parallel and finally Parallel - where all blocks except Compression and filter MOD blocks are placed in serial. G-Major 2 offers users easy and convenient editing and storing of patches and pre-sets through a PC/Mac editor available from http://www.tcelectronic.com/G-major2 at the launch of G-Major 2.

G-Major 2 encompasses all the classic TC Electronic effects that made G-Major a favorite among passionate hobby musicians and pros alike and, using feedback and requests from dedicated users of the G-Major platform, adds new effects and features, making G-Major 2 the perfect amalgam of tried and true and innovation.

Fender Super-Sonic Amp Demo at GearFest

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A comedic demo of Fender's Super-Sonic Amp at GearFest '08 on May 31.

For more information:
Fender.com

Seymour Duncan Triple Shot Switching Mounting Ring

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Seymour Duncan booth. In this segment, we get to check out some new pickup offerings from Seymour Duncan, including the Triple Shot Switching Mounting Ring, Blackouts, Tele Hot-Rails and P-Rails.

Fender VG Strat Demo by Greg Koch at GearFest

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The hilarious Greg Koch demos Fender's VG Strat at GearFest '08 on May 31. Hear the array of tones available from this modeling guitar.

For more information:
Fender.com

Egnater Renegade 50 Demo

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Egnater unveiled the production model of their new Renegade 50, a 50-watt amp that they showed prototypes of at the L.A. Amp Show. Features include tube mix control with EL34 and 6L6 tubes on both channels individually, a power cut switch, 50/10 watt switch, tight and bright switches, digital reverb, and a footswitch with assignable switches to particular channels. The amp will come as a head, 1x12, 2x12 or a 4x10 open back combo.

Carvin - V3

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Roland/Martin Announce Partnership/Preamp Demo

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

One of the most intriguing announcements of the show was the partnership between Martin and Roland. At their Friday press conference, they announced the product of the partnership: a new preamp. The built-in AP-1 preamp is designed to improve the sound of acoustics equipped with piezos. It's loaded with features like digital reverb, graphic EQ, a tuner, and automatic anti-feedback.

Along with the preamp, Martin and Roland announced three new Martin models that will feature the technology: the DC-16 Dreadnought, the OMC-16 Orchestra Model, and the 00C-16.

They then demoed the unit, which you can hear for yourself midway through this video.

NY Amp Show - Bugera Amps

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is on location at the NY Amp Show with Bugera Amps. Here we check out their hot new 6262 and 333XL amps.

For more information:
Bugera Amps

DigiTech Time Bender Demo

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Cornford Amps Roadhouse Demo, 50MKII & More

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Cornford Amps booth. In this segment, we get to hear and see some smokin' licks and tasty chops from Guthrie Govan as he plays through the Roadhouse 50 Head, which is Cornford's latest 50 watt offering. In addition, we get to see their MK50II and Richie Kotzen signature models.

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.

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.

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.

NY Amp Show - Egnater Amps

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here we see a bunch of amps that Egnater had on display at the NY Amp Show, including the all-purpose Tourmaster and EL84 and 6V6 based Rebel 20.

For more information:
Egnater Amps

Video Interview: Nokie Edwards

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN, where he's backstage at the Ryman Auditorium and chats with surf-guitar legend Nokie Edwards. They talk about Nokie's hand-made signature guitar, the HitchHiker. It features a swamp ash body, quilted maple top, a maple/walnut neck with ebony fingerboard and Sperzel locking tuners.

Also, Nokie plays us some Chet Atkins, Eagles and Eric Clapton to show off his versatility and love for all types of music.

Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Classic

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Seymour Duncan Pickup Booster Review

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Budda - Superdrive 30

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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.

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: Vox Night Train NT15H Head

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Jordan reviews the Vox Night Train head. The Night Train is a single-channel 15 watt head that has a switch for either Pentode (15 watts) or Triode modes (7.5 watts). Another dynamic option is the Bright / Thick switch that accentuates the high-frequency components for a clear, ringing tone (Bright) or bypasses the tone circuit to boost the gain and create a chunkier, heavier sound (Thick). Other features include 2-EL84 power tubes, 2-12AX7 preamp tubes and has knobs for Gain, Treble, Middle, Bass and Master Volume.

Click here to read the review.

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.

NY Amp Show - Analog Man's New Amp and Pedals

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Analog Man showed us some pedals, including their Chorus pedals, Compressor pedals, Juicer pedals, and CompROSSor pedals. Also, they showed off their new 5-watt practice amp.

For more information:
Analog Man

Fender American Standard Tele Demo at GearFest

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Greg Koch mixes comedy into his demos. This demo of the American Standard Tele was shot at GearFest '08 on May 31.

For more information:
Fender.com

Dean Guitars Dime Amp Demo

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at NAMM '09 where she goes to to the Dean booth. In this video, we talk with Elliott Rubinson, Dean's CEO, about their latest amp endeavor; the Dime Amp. These amps and combo sets are designed after the legendary sounds and tones of Darrell "Dimebag" Abbott of Pantera/Damageplan fame. With the help of Darrell's long-time tech, Grady Champion and Dean's technicians, they feel these amps will get guitarists as close as possible to his epic tone.

Peavey Electronics 1-Watt Custom Amp

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Those boutique amps just keep getting smaller and smaller, but who knew that a handwired 1-watt amp would be coming from a company like Peavey? Check out their "Have it Your Way" amp line, built in the USA with whatever specifications you desire -- knobs, tubes, anything.

For more information:
Peavey

Experience PRS: Carlos Santana "Guajira"

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location in Stevensville, MD, where we drop in on Experience PRS. In this video segment, we check out Carlos Santana performing his smash hit "Guajira" while using his 25th Anniversary Signature guitar.

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

65 Amps - SoHo

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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.

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.

Reunion Blues Vintage Guitars Road Show - Part 3

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In the third segment of Reunion Blues' Vintage Guitars Road Show, the show hits up Bananas at Large in California. Highlights include:

A very rough '69 Jazz Bass with so many modifications - including removal of the binding, and the owner's name and SSN etched into the hardware - the appraisers get a little upset. Still, the bass' value will surprise you.
The single prototype of Fender's Gold Custom Shop Strat. There was a limited run of 100, which was commissioned for NAMM's 100th anniversary in 2001.
Near-perfect 1961 SG-style Les Paul Jr.

Vintage Guitars Road Show, Part 6

Fri, 24 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The sixth installment of our Vintage Guitars Road, we head to Guitar Showcase in San Jose, California. Some of the highlights include:

Peavey T-60 Prototype from 1977
'59 Gretsch Anniversary with Filtertrons, perfect binding and original case
Airline Folkstar covered in autographs
Valley Arts Guitar Standard Pro

Make sure to watch the first five installments for more vintage goodness.

Seymour Duncan Lava Box

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Taylor Guitars Factory Tour - Part I

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bob Taylor gives Premier Guitar a personal tour of his factory. Part I includes elements of wood selection, milling, drying, sanding and neck assembly.

Mighty Mite - Guitar Parts and Accessories

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Mighty Mite booth. In this clip, we hear from the man himself, Jeff Kylloe as he walks us through his wide assortment of accessories, knobs, necks, bodies, pickups and bridges. If you're looking for Fender licensed parts or one-stop shop to build your own hot-rod, Mighty Mite will surely have the parts to help with the job.

Electro-Harmonix 22 Caliber, Cathedral & More Demo

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Joe Coffey is On Location in Nashville, TN for Summer NAMM '09. In this video, we get to hear the rest of the new pedals EH brought to the show. The new Cathedral Stereo Reverb, Memory Toy, Memory Boy and 22 Caliber power amp. Click here to watch our video demo of their other new pedals, the POG2, Riddle: QBalls and V256 Vocoder/Pitch Shifter.

Dave Friedman and George Lynch

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's the latest video from?our "PG Experience: George Lynch" series.George works with legendary amp guru and rig designer Dave Friedman to find new tones that are eventually incorporated into new modules for his Randall Lynchbox amp. Here we see George bringing in some funky Yugoslavian tubes to see how they sound with hisplexi-inspired Brahma module. We roll back the tape so you can A/B the difference -- see if you can hear what George and Dave hear.

Check out the online digital version of our special PG Experience: George Lynch supplement at: http://digital.premierguitar.com/premierguitar/200810/?folio=Lynch1

Read the entire online digital version of our magazine for free at: http://digital.premierguitar.com

DigiTech RP500 Demo

Thu, 23 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Digitech's Jason Lamb visits the PG offices and walks us through one of their hottest products, the RP500. For an MSRP of $299, DigiTech offers lots of bang for the buck with?many presets, modulations and stompbox settings.

Line 6 Pod X3 Pro

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Line 6 booth. In this video clip, we get an up close and personal look at Line 6's POD X3 Pro. This latest products offers musicians a wide range of recording and live options as it is conducive to other POD products. In addition, it provides a plethora of options for hooking up equipment and effecting one's signal chain.

Peavey Custom Shop Tour 2

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Meridian, MS, where he gets a tour of Peavey's new Custom Shop facilities with CEO/Founder Hartley Peavey. In this video, Hartley takes us around the guitar area of the Custom Shop and shows off one of Peavey's first guitars, prototypes of EVH's guitar and Hartley gets a little deeper into his building philosophy.

Auralex acoustics-Room Analyzer, GRAMMA,SonicPrint

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Auralex acoustics booth. In this segment, we get introduced to some sonic-boosting products. The Room Analyzer Plus is a home/studio kit that can be used to determine a room's sonic qualities and shortcomings, which then can be enhanced by Auralex. The GRAMMA is an amp stand that boosts the amp off the floor and allows it to properly breathe and distribute gritty tones. The SonicPrint Panels are colorful and creative way to soundproof a room effectively but with an aesthetic appeal.

Peavey Custom Shop Tour 3

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Meridian, MS, where he gets a tour of Peavey's new Custom Shop facilities with CEO/Founder Hartley Peavey. In this video, we get to see what's under the hood of some of Peavey's Custom Shop amplifiers. In addition, we get to some some of the wiring procedures, capacitor setups and that even the speaker cabinets can be customized by the customer themselves.?

George Lynch - Amps and Pedals

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to another segment of "PG Experience - George Lynch." In this clip, George's tech, Gerry Ganaden, walks us through some of the amps and pedals George uses at Lynch Box Studios.

Stories From Seymour Duncan - Clapton's "Blackie"

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Seymour Duncan shares his experience of working on "Blackie" and how different tolerance potentiometers change a guitar's tone.

For more information:
Seymour Duncan

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.

Swart Amplifier Co. - Atomic Space Tone

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Martin Guitar Factory Tour- Part I

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is checking out how Martin Guitars are made. In this clip you'll get an overview of the parts involved, see how sides are bent and assembled, learn about bracing and see how the ribbon lining is installed.

For more information:
Martin Guitars

Al Di Meola Clinic Jam

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a clip of Al Di Meola playing his new PRS Al Di Meola Prism guitar at Experience PRS 2008. You can see that the guitar still has a tag on it - this is the first time Al had seen a production model of his new guitar.

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.

Z.vex Effects Distortron & Mastotron Demos

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Bogner Amps-Goldfinger & Uberschall Demos & more

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As you'll see, this video was shot in the hopes of equalling the visual spectacle of films like Jude Law's Sky Captain and the World of Tomorrow (actually we had a camera error...). PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits Bogner Amplification's booth. In this segment, we check out Reinhold Bogner's newest amp offering, the Goldfinger. Enclosed in a beautiful white shell, this amp does it all - crystal cleans and Bogner crunch. We also get a peek at Bogner's 20th Anniversary Ecstasy and Shiva, the new Uberschall (U-2) and a small amp, the Duende Mojado.

Ricky Skaggs Playing PRS Acoustic

Sat, 20 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a video of Ricky Skaggs playing "Simple Life" at Paul Reed Smith's house. Ricky was playing a new PRS Acoustic as were Cody Kilby (left) and Tony McManus (right). This party took place on the eve of Experience PRS 2008.

AES Show '08-Cakewalk/Roland Sonar V-Studio 700

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in San Francisco, CA, at this year's AES show where he stops to talk software with Cakewalk/Roland. In this video we walk through their latest software recording program, Sonar V-Studio 700. This software package has everything necessary to record that first demo or greatest hits package

Reunion Blues Vintage Guitars Road Show - Part 4

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In the fourth installment of Reunion Blues' Vintage Guitars Road Show, the guys hit up Bananas at Large in San Rafael, California.

Highlights include:

A super-clean Valley Arts Custom Shop Robert Johnson commemorative acoustic guitar from 1995, complete with Robert Johnson accessories and documentation
A pre-war Gibson acoustic that, despite being heavily modified and bearing the scars of its age, is still appraised in the low thousands
A 1968 Framus 5/103 Romanze teardrop acoustic
The first look at the original production prototype of the Peavey T60 from 1977.

Parker Guitars-Adrian Belew Signature and more

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at NAMM '09 where she stops by the Parker Guitars booth. In this clip, we get to see one of the elusive Adrian Belew signature guitars which features a Line 6 variax that includes 25 tones and instrument models. We also get a chance to check out Adam Dutkiewiez's (Killswitch Engage) signature guitar which is the first to feature EMG pickups. In addition, we get our hands on their latest project, the MIDIFly. It includes a fully-operating midi system built into the guitar.

Jackson Matt Tuck & Adrian Smith Signature Models

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Steve Vai Carvin Legacy II Amp Press Conference

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at NAMM '09 where we sit in during the Carvin Press Conference. During this clip you'll get to hear from Carvin CEO, Carson Kiesel and Steve Vai as they describe the long journey and hard work in which they and Carvin put into creating Steve Vai's Legacy II amp.

Yamaha 40th Anniversary SBG3000 & the FG Models

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Oscar Jordan is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Yamaha booth. In this clip, we get our first look at two different 40th Anniversary models. The SBG3000 is an electric model based on the original and only has a run of 40. Also, Yamaha showed us another anniversary guitar based on the original, the FG acoustic.

NY Amp Show - BitMo Mod Kits

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bitmo showed off what their kits can do with a modded Blackheart amp, a modded Valve Junior amp with an attenuator, and one of their modded pedals.

For more information:
BitMo.com

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.

Amp Mic'ing Tips & Techniques

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sweetwater Productions Chief Engineer Chet Chambers shares some tips and techniques for getting the best sound out of your amplifier when you're getting ready to record.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Duesenberg - Starplayer TV

Fri, 27 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

T.C. Electronic - Classic XII Phaser

Fri, 16 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Peter Mayer-Custom Martin Demo

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this video, PG gets a special treat as Peter Mayer of Jimmy Buffett's Coral Reefer Band plays a song for us on his latest custom guitar from Martin. Listen to see just how the low end on this baby sings. Also, pay attention to Peter's chord progression as he has a background rich in jazz guitar.

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.

NY Amp Show - Club Amps

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar was on location at the NY Amp Show visiting with Club Amps. Their amps are designed specifically for smaller environments and feature a plethora of set-ups using three different output transformers.

For more information:
Club Amps

The NY Amp Show - Goodsell Amps

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

At the NY Amp Show, Goodsell debuted their Super 17 Mark 3 amp for us, a smaller, more compact version of their popular Mark 2.

For more information:
Goodsell Amps

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.

'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.

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.

TC Electronic Nova Drive

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

TC Electronic announces the latest addition to the Nova pedal family: Nova Drive, TC Electronic?s new all-analog, programmable overdrive-and distortion pedal, featuring the innovative drive circuit from the acclaimed Nova System. Nova Drive ships Q1 2009 at a suggested retail price of $345.

Nova Drive takes the drive circuit from Nova System, and pairs it with a level of programmability and control never before seen in a stand-alone analog drive pedal. Featuring individual overdrive and distortion circuits that can be used separately or stacked together for virtually unlimited tonal flexibility, Nova Drive provides all the distorted and overdriven sounds guitarists could ever need. Nova Drive features with 24 programmable presets to create, store and recall favorite settings. Nova Drive integrates easily into any set-up, from simple pedal boards to high-end professional rigs.

The overdrive section of Nova Drive features an all-analog circuit that is digitally controlled. Its sounds range from bluesy sting and smooth tube-like breakup to a heavy crunch. The overdrive section features a dedicated ?mix? knob that allows mixing in original sound as desired, preserving the original character of the existing tone. The overdrive section of Nova Drive features the classic Level, Tone and Overdrive controls as well as a mix control that allows blending the dry sound with the overdriven for added clarity, note definition and punch.

Nova Drive?s distortion section also features an all-analog circuit with digital control, and yields an even wider range of usable tones from an extremely transparent and subtle drive through classic rock crunch to untamed fuzz. Nova Drive?s distortion section has a 2-band equalization section with bass- and treble controls, which allows for precise shaping of distorted sounds. Nova Drive?s distortion character is best typified as raw, but like the overdrive section, it was specifically designed to preserve all character of a guitarist?s own sound. Nova Drive features three drive stages: Overdrive, Distortion and Overdrive+Distortion parallel, in any desired order. Nova Drive also features a true bypass, eliminating unwanted noise when turned of.

Nova Drive?s offers great flexibility through its three routing options when combining the Overdrive and Distortion. Most guitar players have spent countless hours finding the perfect order for their drive pedals ? because overdrive into distortion, or distortion into overdrive results in dramatically different effects. Nova Drive gives guitarists total freedom by offering both options as well as a third ?parallel mode? that can best be compared to running two tonally different, great sounding amps at the same time. Changing routing can be done with press of a button and Nova Drive allows for different routings to be saved as a preset.

Nova Drive features 24 programmable presets and gives guitarists several options of how to control the pedal. In ?Normal?-mode the overdrive and distortion switches work like regular stomp boxes. ?Toggle? - mode switches either of the engines on/off for fast switching between overdrive and distortion sounds. Finally, ?Bank? ? mode enables set up of 9 banks of two presets. This is ideal for users who prefer the sound of for either the overdrive or the distortion and makes it possible to switch between two different overdrive settings using the two switches.

NY Amp Show - Metropoulos Amps

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

With Metropoulos Amps at the NY Amp Show, we get a look at their 1966 Era JTM 45/100 Replica and 1967 Era 100 Watt Replica.

For more information:
Metropoulos Amps

NY Amp Show - Ark Amps

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

At the NY Amp Show, Ark Amps showed off three amps for us: the A+ for a real organic sound, the Shark to blow your face off, and the Tweedface for all the jazz lovers.

For more information:
Ark Amps

Seymour Duncan Tweak Fuzz

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

George Lynch - Guitars

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to another segment of "PG Experience - George Lynch." In this clip, George's tech, Gerry Ganaden, walks us through some of the famous guitars at Lynch Box Studios.

Eden Amps ROC 1500 - NAMM 2008

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We take a look at Eden's ROC 1500, a Rocco Prestia signature rig that is uniquely fitted to Rocco's playing style.

For more information:
Eden Amps

Stories From Seymour Duncan - Alnico Magnets

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Seymour Duncan explains the differences in Alnico Magnets.

For more information:
Seymour Duncan

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.

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.

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.

NY Amp Show - Retro King Amps

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is on location at the NY Amp Show with Retro King Amps. Check out their sweet 18, 45 and 50 watt amps!

For more information:
Retro King Amps

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.

Collings Guitars New 360 Solidbody & More

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Collings Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to check out a new model, the 360, which has several different variations including a mahogany body, solid color and even one with a trem. In addition, we get to check out some updated body styles to the popular 290 model.

Taylor Guitars Road Show - Tonewoods & Tops

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a video from the April 1, 2008 Taylor Roadshow featuring Taylor's Brian Swerdfeger and Rick Fagan talking about how tonewoods and tops affect a guitar's sound. This video was shot at Sweetwater Music's corporate headquarters in Ft. Wayne, IN.

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.

Laney - TT50

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

George Lynch - Desert Studio Interview

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to "PG Experience - George Lynch." This clip finds us in the CA desert at George's solar studio, a desolate but inspiring place where George likes to record his lead tracks. Premier Guitar's Brett Petrusek interviews George about his M.O. for tapping into desert mojo.

VHT Amplification-Classic, Lead & Standard Demos

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the VHT Amplification booth. In this clip, we get to see and hear several of VHT's latest offerings, including everything from a small practice amp (Classic series) to a 18 watt combo (Lead series) and up to 4x12 setup (Standard series - handwired).

Dean Guitars-Artist Models and New Deceiver model

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at NAMM '09 where she visits the Dean booth. In this clip, we get an up close and personal look at some of Dean's latest artist models including Michael Schenker, Michael Angelo Batio, Vinnie Moore, Eric Peterson. Also in this video we get to look at Dean's latest model, the Deceiver.

Seymour Duncan Twin Tube Blue Demo

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Seymour Duncan booth. In this segment, we get our first chance to see and hear the latest pedal installment in the Twin Tube family, the Twin Tube Blue. It features a two-channel, guitar preamp voiced for the blues. Also, it ses a duet of premium, mil-spec, subminiature, USA-made Phillips-Sylvania 6111 dual triode tubes.

Martin Guitar Factory Tour - Part II

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is checking out the Martin Guitar factory. Here, we look at rim sanding, body assembly, fretboard gluing, bracing and dovetail necks.

For more information:
Martin Guitar

Godin 5th Avenue Kingpin

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Godin room. In this video, we get to see our first hands-on look of the Godin 5th Avenue model, which now features a P90- Kingpin pickup. This beautifully crafted archtop looks as good as it sounds.

Carvin - CT6M

Fri, 19 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Krank Amps-Dirty Valve 200 Bass Amp Demo

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Ouimette is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Krank Amplification booth. In this segment, we get introduced to Krank's first bass amp offering, the Dirty Valve 200. This baby rolls in with 200 watts of Krank-tastic growl and grit, but with a very flexible range of tones and EQ intricacies. We not only get to see this beast, but we get several playing demos to really give a true representation of this new bass amp.

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.

Eventide PitchFactor Demo

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Eventide PitchFactor is a pitch harmony stompbox with delay and feedback. It has ten algorithms for everything from whammy bar effects to intelligent pitch shifting and arpeggios.

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.

Gibson Robot - Les Paul Robot at GearFest 2008

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hank Ettel shows us how the Gibson Robot Guitar works at Gearfest '08 on May 31.

For more information:
Gibson.com

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.

Mesa Boogie M9 Carbine Bass Amp

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Mesa Boogie area to check out what's new. In this clip, Mesa Boogie's Tien Lawrence walks us through their new, 900 watt bass amp; the M9 Carbine. This latest Mesa bass product can come in a head, combo, stack or as a rackmount application.

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.

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.

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.

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Rig Rundown-Peter Mayer Coral Reefer(Jimmy Buffet)

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the Alpine Music Valley Theatre where he caught up with Coral Reefer Band's (Jimmy Buffett) Peter Mayer. In this video, we get up close and personal tour of Peter's rig, including his amp, Fender '63 Strat and other guitars and effects. Watch to find out some of Peter's favorite settings and pedals that he uses on stage with Mr. Carefree, Jimmy Buffett.

MTD Kingston ZX Bass

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

MTD Kingston debuts their ZX model 5-string bass. The bass is designed by Michael Tobias with an asymmetrical neck, Bartolini pickups, 3-band Bartolini preamp.

How to Make a Pickup, Part 4

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Wooden acoustic pickups are looked at in this segment, as well as the yarn-wrapping process for Tele pickups and SD's quality control process. Also, Evan breaks down the whole active vs. passive thing as we see some Dave Mustaine pickups being made.

Taylor Build to Order, part 2

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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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.

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.

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.

Rig Rundown - Matt Roberts' Rig (3 Doors Down)

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek walks through a rig rundown with 3 Doors Down's tech, Jeff Chase. They talk tone, live sound and switching while backstage at 3 Doors Down's tour stop in Minneapolis, MN.

George Lynch - Live Blues Jam

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to another segment of "PG Experience - George Lynch." In this clip, George takes us to a cozy little bar in Pioneer Town, CA, in the middle of the desert and ends up jamming with the local band.

Ernie Ball 25th Anniversary Guitar & Bass

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Ernie Ball is celebrating 25 years of owning the Music Man brand, and they've debuted a 25th Anniversary model to celebrate. And what a debut it is... the guitar was named "Best in Show" at Winter NAMM 2009.?The guitar builds upon Ernie Ball's standard Axis shape with an arm contour, updated electronics, adjustable pickups and chrome hardware. The guitar also incorporates a 5-way switch that allows for interesting combinations of the two humbuckers. The guitar also features a combination of a mahogany tone block and unique chambering system for increased sustain and resonance.

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.

Effects Loop Lecture- Egnater Amp Building Seminar

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This video snippet is from day two of Bruce Egnater's Amp Building Seminar.

Trivium's Matt Heafy Signature Dean Guitar

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Trivium's Matt Heafy and Dean Guitar Designer Josh Maloney talk about building Matt's new Signature MKH Dean Guitar.

AES Show '08-Mackie VT12 Amp

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in San Francisco, CA, at this year's AES show talking with Mackie. They were showing off their latest guitar-related project from the Hotwire series, the VT12 amp. This baby not only had the crunch and sustain necessary and expected at 120 watts, but it has over five wattage positions for players to dial in for all types of gigs.

JazzKat Amps PhatKat Demo

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location where she stops by the JazzKat Amps booth. In this clip, we get to see and hear their latest model; the PhatKat. If you're looking for a transportable, pristine clean amp then check out this new JazzKat creation.

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.

Jet Fretz-Custom Guitar Frets

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Jet Fretz booth. In this clip we talk with Jet Fretz founder Jason Rivera as we gives us the inside scoop behind his new frets and what they can do for your guitar. In addition, we get to hear these babies in action as Jason plays us a little demo.

Voodoo Lab Giggity & Sparkle Drive Mod Demos

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Voodoo Lab booth. In this clip, we get to check out and hear two of Voodoo Lab's newest pedals; the Giggity and the Sparkle Drive Mod. These bad boys have that special voodoo touch that tweaks and bolsters any tone with just enough edge and distortion to awaken a guitar signal but not be too forceful in the mix.

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.

T-Rex Engineering Gristle King, Tonebugs & More FX

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Cook is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the T-Rex Engineering booth. In this clip we get to see and hear some of T-Rex's newest pedals; DGTM, Gristle King, Tremonti Phase Shifter, Luxury Drive, Tonebug Overdrive and Tonebug Reverb. All these pedals are featured, talked about and played through.

Mesa Boogie Factory Tour - Building Boogie Cabs

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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

Mesa Boogie Factory Tour - 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.

Voodoo Lab New Product Rundown

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Voodoo Lab booth. In this clip, we get introduced to six new Voodoo Lab products; Giggity, Sparkle Drive Mod, Pedal Switcher PX-4 & PX-8 and Pedal Power Versa & Iso-5.

Martin Guitar Factory Tour - Part IV

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is checking out the Martin Guitar Factory. In this clip, we take a look at the X-Series, and the company's sound room, along with finishing, inlay, necks and the final assembly of the guitars.

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Red Witch Famulus Distortion & More Demos

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Cook is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Red Witch booth. In this clip, we get to see and hear a wide assortment of effects pedals; the Famulus, Dlx Moon Phaser, Empress Chorus, Pentavocal Trem and the Fuzz God. Each pedal brings a whole new flavor and tone, but all fall well within Red Witch's wheelhouse.

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.

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).

Martin Guitar Factory Tour - Part III

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is checking out the Martin Guitar factory. In this clip you'll see where they make the authentic series guitars and where they repair guitars. Also - check out the company's robotic polisher.

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Seymour Duncan Deja Vu Tap Delay Demo

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Seymour Duncan booth. In this clip, we our first chance to see and one of SD's newest pedals, the Deja Vu Tap Delay pedal. It includes the standard wet/dry blend control and the required delay time adjustment and offers the unique feature of an an analog/digital blend control, to achieve any desired level of balance between the warmth of a real Bucket Brigade delay and the squeaky clean sound of a microprocessor-based digital delay.

Seymour Duncan Interview, Part 1

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Every legend has an inspiring story about how it all began and Seymour Duncan is no different. An inquisitive young Seymour fixed a string-damaged Tele pickup back in the day and that launched it all.

Diezel Amps Schmidt Amp Demo

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Diezel Amps booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear Diezel's newest amp, the Schmidt. This 30 watt, class A amp features either 6550, KT88, EL34 or 6L6 tubes or alternatively as a 15 watt class A amp with 6V6 tubes. Also, it has three channels and two EQs.

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.

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.

Peavey JSX 50 & Custom Shop Amps

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Godin Redline Series

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 and browses at the Godin rooom. Here, we get to see Godin's new shredder-based guitars, the Redline series. With super-strat influences, these fast guitars still incorporate Godin's solid craftsmanship.

Parker/Washburn Guitars - Final Assembly & Set Up

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location to check out the final assembly and set up process of Parker and Washburn guitars.

Krank Amplification - Rev Jr.

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Experience PRS - Al Di Meola SIgnature PRS Demo

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Joe Knaggs talks about the development of a new signature model for Al Di Meola. The colorful Al D Rainbow features a curly maple 9 top with mahogany back, 25" scale length Peuvian mahogany neck with black mexican rosewood fretboard, Al D truss rod cover and signature pickups and the option of a PRS stoptail or tremolo. As always, for your gear fix, visit Premier Guitar

Taylor Guitars Road Show: The Solid Body Story

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's the backstory of how Taylor's Solid Body guitar came about. This video features Taylor's Brian Swerdfeger explaining how the guitar's unique pickup started it all. Check out the accompanying video of Brian playing a solidbody through 3 different amps. This video was shot April 1, 2008 at Sweetwater Music's corporate headquarters in Ft. Wayne, IN

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.

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.

Reinhardt - Vintage 50

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Egnater Amp Building Seminar Demo

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar sent a staffer to Egnater's Amp Building Seminar in Feb 2008, where students build Egnater's version of a JTM-45. A dude in the class, Pete Lacis (PeteLacis.com) was kind enough to demo the amp he built.

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.

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.

Gary Kramer Guitar - Tomcat

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Egnater Amplification - Behind the Scenes

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

This interview with Bruce Egnater and business partner Frank Lamara explores the company's history, the impetus behind the modular series and the new Guitar Center products. Also, we take a look at some classic tools at Bruce's workbench.

Ibanez Joe Satriani Black Dog and RG7700 Series

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at Summer NAMM '08 talking with Ibanez's Pete Chiovarou about their latest guitars; the Joe Satriani Black Dog, RG7700XLB, RG7700XRR and the GB30TH.

More about the Black Dog:

The rumors were true. After years of calls from the legions of Satriani faithful, Ibanez was going to offer a collector's edition of virtuoso rock guitarist Joe Satriani's storied "Black Dog" electric guitar. And at the very last minute, the guitar was added to the Ibanez Booth display at the Summer 2008 NAMM musical instrument convention in Nashville.

The Ibanez JS "Black Dog" Tribute is a faithful recreation of Joe Satriani's legendary late-eighties/early-nineties axe. Like Joe's actual Black Dog, the recreation features the original pot locations and output jack style -- different than the current Satriani signature model -- as well as DiMarzio PAF Pro and Fred pickups and the original Ibanez Edge tremolo system. In addition the JS neck and finish on the Tribute are treated by Ibanez's most experienced luthiers.

But it's the Black Dog finish that especially stands out: laboriously recreated by hand, one at a time, by just one highly skilled artist, are the drawings that Joe would apply to the original Black Dog body as the spirit moved him. Ibanez took photographs of the original Black Dog and used the shots to create a sort of "graphic map" that the Japanese artist uses to render with amazing exactitude Satriani's original drawings.

The list price of the JSBDG is $7999.99, which includes many exclusive and special 20th anniversary items including an autographed copy of the Surfing with the Alien Legacy CD, a deluxe hardshell case, and exclusive Planet Waves Joe Satriani strap and Satriani Planet Waves signature picks by D'Addario Co.

The collector's item guitar is reported to be limited to 100 pieces worldwide with 60 of those destined for the United States.

Stories From Seymour Duncan - Creating Humbuckers

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Seymour Duncan shares his story of working with Jeff Beck and developing the JB pickups.

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Stories from Seymour Duncan - First Pickup Repair

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Seymour Duncan tells the story of the turn of events that led to his first pickup repair... the rest is history!

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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.

NY Amp Show - Bogner Amps

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here we check out Bogner Amps new Alchemist and Duende models at the NY Amp Show.

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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.

Flaxwood Guitars-Rautia, Laine, Liekki & more

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Flaxwood Guitars booth. In this video, we get an up close and personal look at Flaxwood who has developed an alternative tonewood for guitars with a hollowbody. Check out this video as Harry Orlove demos a Flaxwood model and shows of their tonal repertoire.

How to Make a Pickup, Part 2

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

42 gauge is the most common wire used in pickup manufacturing. This and other common building techiniques are covered in this clip. Also, Evan expalins why Seymour Duncan goes through great lengths to use the same bobbin material used in many classic pickups. Perhaps the coolest part of this video - check out the original winder once owned by Gibson and used for early PAF humbuckers. SD has the winder now and still uses it today.

Creation Audio - MK.4.23

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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.

SR Technology JAM 150 Plus Acoustic Amp

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Check out this new boutique Italian amp for acoustics. Newly distributed by Godin, the SR Technology JAM is loaded with multiple inputs and effects.

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Taylor Guitars T3 Semi-Hollowbody Demo

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Taylor adds the Bigsby-equipped T3 semi-hollowbody to their lineup of electrics. Read our story for the details.

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.

AES Show '08-Line 6 POD Farm & BackTrack

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in San Francisco, CA, at this year's AES show talking with Line 6 about some new products. They were showing off their latest software product, POD Farm, and a new recording device called the BackTrack. While both products have a plethora of options and utilities, they fall in line with other Line 6 products with a reasonable price point.

EVH Wolfgang

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Santa Cruz Factory Tour 1

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 their wood selection process used to create fingerboards, fretboards, necks and bridges. As always, for more gear info and insightful videos, visit www.premierguitar.com

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.

Interview with Seymour Duncan, Part 3

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Seymour pulls out more early PAF humbuckers made by Seth Lover and Seth's own winder. Also, Seymour talks about making pickups for the best guitarists in the world.

SubDecay - Liquid Sunshine

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Godin Multiac Duet Model

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Godin room and visits with Robert Godin. In this clip, we get to see Robert not only walk us through the specs of his latest model and even plays a few licks. The Multiac features a closed top and built-in condenser mic.

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.

LA Amp Show-Jaguar Twin and Junior Amps

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Jaguar Amplification. Here we get up close and personal with the Jaguar's Junior and Twin. While both pack a punch of grimy crunch and clean up nicely, the Junior is only 17 watts and the Twin is 45 watts.

How to Make a Pickup, Part 3

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this segment we look at lipstick pickups (made with no bobbin), Tele pickups, wax-potting and SD's proprietary "stud loader." Also, see how a humbucker is made, step-by step.

Krank Amps-Nineteen 80 Demo, Rev Jr. & More

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Ouimette is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Krank Amplification booth. In this video, we get to check out several new amp offerings from our friends at Krank; the Nineteen 80, Rev Jr., Krankenstein Jr. and the Classic. We get to hear the Nineteen 80 which was based on a British design, yet still has several characteristics unique to Krank. In addition, we get our first peek at some new 20 watt offers which should excite players-on-the-go.

Tanglewood Master Design Series

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Tanglewood booth. In this segment, we talk with master luthier Michael Sanden who helped develop the new, high-end line of acoustic guitars.

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.

Seymour Duncan Custom Winding Pickups, Part 1

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Seymour himself is at the winder in this video, showing how he makes pickups. He explains scatter winding and passes on some knowledge that was passed along to him from Leo Fender.

Martin Guitar Museum - Part I

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Footage of Martin's Guitar Museum.

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Martin Guitar Museum

George Lynch Full Band Integratron Recording

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's the full band (w/ no vocals) version of George Lynch recording "Adeline" from the Souls of We release "Let the Truth be Known." Check out our other version of this video to hear George's guitar by itself? -- the acoustics of the Integratron are amazing. In this video, Geoge's guitar is mixed through three mics and his direct line.

Check out the online digital version of our special PG Experience: George Lynch supplement at: http://digital.premierguitar.com/premierguitar/200810/?folio=Lynch1

Hamer Guitars Part 1

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location in New Hartford, CT, hanging out with Jol Dantzig. In this segment, Dantzig talks about the move from Chicago to New Hartford and the company's approach to quality. Dantzig also explains the body construction and design of the Improv.

Gibson Pickups: P-94, Angus Young Signature, 490R

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Gibson's Hank Ettel demonstrates Gibson's pickups in a unique double-neck Epiphone guitar at GearFest '08 on May 31.

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Gibson Pickups

Brazen Guitars Caleb Quaye Signature Model

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Caleb Quaye shows off his new Brazen Signature model. The guitar aims to capture the sound of the three most iconic guitars of all time: the Les Paul, Strat and Tele. This is accomplished through a trio of Seymour Duncan pickups: a SD Jazz Pickup at the neck, and single coils at the bridge and middle positions.

DBZ Guitars Croc Skin Bolero, Cavallo & Barchetta

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Cameron Amps CCV & CCM - NY Amp Show

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Diamond Amplification-Decada Amp Model

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Diamond Amplification booth. In this segment, we get to check out the newest Diamond offering, the Decada Amp. This baby is decked out in all white and looks as good as it sounds. Check out the video to see and hear a demo of the 100 watt amp with EL34s and features two distinct channels.?

LA Amp Show-Goodsell Black Dog 50 & Super 17

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Phil Hurley who represented Goodsell. Phil introduced us into a new, high-gain Goodsell amp; the Black Dog 50. While this baby has grit and crunch, it still cleans up with that classic Goodsell tone. Also, we got to see a Goodsell classic, the Super 17.

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).

Washburn Guitars - The Making of an Electric

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier is On Locatiion for an insider's look at how electric guitars are made at the Washburn factory.

Emma Electronic, Guyatone & TWA Pedal Demos

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Godlyke Distribution booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear several demos from three different companies' pedals. First off is Emma Electronics and they demo the ReezaFRATzitz, StinkBug, DiscumBOBulator, PisdiAUwot, TransMORGrifier and OnoMATOpoeia. Next up is Guyatone and they demo several of their mighty micro effects; the Hot Drive, Micro Digital Delay and Chorus. And the newly launched company, TWA, show off their seminal pedal, the Little Dipper.

Lakland Basses-Skyline Decade Model

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Cook is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Lakland Basses booth. In this video we get the lowdown on their latest import model, the Skyline Decade. Its a take off previous US-made models at a more affordable price point. However, the bass includes their pickups, plek'd fretting and other Lakland features.

The NY Amp Show - Fractal Audio Systems

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here we see Fractal Audio Systems' baby, the Axe-FX Ultra, an effects processor and amp simulator featuring interactive control of a diverse array of sounds.

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Mr. Scary in the Desert

Tue, 30 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a video of us finding George Lynch's solar studio in in the California desert. We got totally lost but heard him from about a mile away so we?pulled out the video camera and started recording as we got closer.

Also - this video features?George warming up with Mr. Scary?before a recording session

Check out the online digital version of our special PG Experience: George Lynch supplement at: http://digital.premierguitar.com/premierguitar/200810/?folio=Lynch1

Martin Guitar Museum - Part II

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's Part II of our personal tour of the museum, led by Martin's Dick Boak. In this vid you'll see the dreadnaught's rise to popularity thanks to singing cowboys, Elvis and the Kingston Trio among others. Watch as Mr. Boak pulls the company's best sounding guitar out of the display case and demonstrates what audio butter sounds like.

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Martin Guitar Museum

Hahn Guitars-1229 Model

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 and visits Chihoe Hahn at the Hahn Guitars booth. In this segment, we get our first glance at his latest tele-style model, the 1229. It still incorporates strong Tele influences but Hahn also used some Melody Maker characteristics.

Peavey Custom Cropper and Donahue Guitars

Wed, 24 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in Meridian, MS, where he gets a tour of Peavey's new Custom Shop facilities with CEO/Founder Hartley Peavey. In this video, Hartley walks us through the conception and development of Steve Cropper's and Jerry Donahue's new Custom Shop Tele-style guitars.

Fender Limited Edition Amp Demos

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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 '08 - Mark Tremonti Interview

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at Experience PRS '08 where he talks guitars, tone and live setup with PRS endorsee, Alter Bridge's Mark Tremonti. For more gear porn and tone knowledge, visit Premier Guitar

Daddy Mojo Cigar Box Guitars - MGS '09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Daddy Mojo Cigar Box Guitars go from rough and simple to refined instruments. They show off their new resophonic six-string model and talk about the craft in this video.

Dean Markley - PT13 Tuner

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Summer NAMM '08 - Santa Cruz Otis Taylor Janis Ian

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here we look at two new guitars from Santa Cruz, the Otis Taylor and Janis Ian Signature models.

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Santa Cruz Guitars

PRS Acoustic Press Q&A

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at NAMM '09 where we were invited to the PRS Press Q&A. In this clip, Paul Reed Smith answers some questions about his new acoustic line of guitars. He covers such topics like the bridge, intonation, truss rod and other things about the PRS acoustic guitar line.

True Temperament Fretting System

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the True Temperament Fretting System booth. In this segment, Brett learns a little more about the development process, how they are formed, applied to the fretboard and most importantly, how these crooked silicon bronze frets can improve your intonation and overall playing tone.

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.

Huss & Dalton FS Fingerstyle

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Designed for modern fingerstyle playing, this variation on the CM model features an OM depth, 00 bracing, and low-profile neck.

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.

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Tonic Amps

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.

The NY Amp Show - Goodtone Amps

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Goodtone Amps showed us their Tandem and Elmira amps featuring a fixed/cathode bias switch.

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Goodtone Amps

Eden Amps E300T Demo - NAMM 2008

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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."

Washburn Handmade Acoustic Guitars

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar went On Location in Chicago to check out Washburn guitars (technically Mundelein). In this segment luthier John Stover shows us how he builds acoustic guitars by hand.

Bludotone Amp Works - NY Amp Show

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Adam Moore is on location and talking with Bludotone Amp Works' Brandon Montgomery, about their Bludo-Drive.

Eric Gales Band "Voodoo Child"

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Seymour Duncan New Blackouts, P-Rails

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

New stuff from Seymour Duncan -- seven-string Blackouts (2 sizes), a Blackout single-coil and a Blackout for high-gain players. Also, SD's new P-Rails split a full-size humbucker into either a "real deal" P-90 or a traditional single-coil.

Make'n Music - Chicago - Part I

Thu, 08 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

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Make'n'Music

Mono Cases-M80 Double Guitar Case

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 and stops by the Mono Cases booth. In this clip, we get the chance to see their new M80 Double Guitar Case, which features specific designs and materials to ensure safe travels with our prized possessions.

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.

Custom Wound Pickups at Seymour Duncan, Part 2

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Seymour's right-hand woman, Marisela Juarez is featured in this clip. Marisela runs the custom shop and has wound pickups for the guitars played on many of the albums in your collection.

Axl Amps - NY Amp Show

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Matt Charles is on location and talking with Axl Amps' Mike Magana and Michael Wessner, about one of their latest amps, the Akita 40. Check it out as Mike Magana displays the Axl Akita's power and original tone.

Al Di Meola Live Performance

Tue, 23 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a clip of Al Di Meola performing at Experience PRS 2008. This performance marks the first time his band had been together for a year and a half as Di Meola had just wrapped up the Return to Forever reunion tour. Al is playing his new PRS Al Di Meola Prism guitar.

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.

Hill Guitars - Aztec

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Hermida Audio Technology - NY Amp Show

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Adam Moore is on location and talking with Hermida Audio Technology's Alfonso Hermida, about some of their latest pedals; the Mosferatu - a medium gain, the Zendrive - a 12ax7 and the Nu-Valve - a British-based tube pedal.

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.

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.

TC Electronic RebelHead Bass Amp

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

**UPDATE** 1/22/09 -- TC Electronic has announced they'll be renaming the RebelHead450 to RH450, RebelStack cabinets to RS210/212 (depending on speaker size selection) and the RebelControl to the RC4 (remote). **UPDATE**

After three decades, TC Electronic has now applied its considerable expertise to the bass market. The Rebel series includes the RebelHead450 bass head ($1395 MSRP), RebelStack cabinets (210 $695 MSRP and 212 $845 MSRP) and RebelControl ($195 MSRP) and will be available in the first quarter.

RebelHead450 hides some extraordinary technology behind its more traditional fascia. TC Electronic has a long heritage of designing amps, and with its Active Power Management has effectively designed an amp in RebelHead450 that behaves very much like a tube amp with 450 watts of power. The unit has traditional tone controls but also includes groundbreaking features to really give the amp a personality and sound all of its own. TubeTone emulates all of the characteristics of a traditional tube circuit to deliver an unparalleled and rich experience, while SpectraComp offers the best in studio quality compression for a live situation. With its ?per string? compression, SpectraComp delivers more bite and punch than any other compressor in any other bass amp system. Importantly, as well at the ideal tone players can quickly and easily get the right pitch with RebelHead450?s on-board Tuner. Having a tuner is a fundamental need for bass players, yet so many other amp systems lack this essential asset.

With its flexibility and portability, RebelHead450 is the ideal amp for the studio, road and rehearsal room because bass players can easily take it anywhere they like and use it for whatever they like. With three on-board user memories they can quickly swap sounds or instruments mid gig ? an instant solution for those who want to recall their favorite sonic combinations or who take more than one bass guitar with them on tour. And for the touring musician, Rebelhead450?s Auto-sensing PSU means that players can plug and play safely in whatever country they are in ? no fuse changing necessary. But RebelHead450 isn't just a great amp for touring; the Rehearsal Input socket allows bass players to plug in a variety of audio sources so they can play along with whatever tunes they like for practice, while the Recording Output connection, with a 96kHz direct to digital connection, also makes RebelHead450 the perfect bass solution for the recording studio.

RebelHead450 is available as a standalone unit or combined with custom made RebelStack210 or 212 bass cabinets. Where RebelHead450 will transform the bass amp market, RebelStack is a system that will revolutionize on-stage performance. Bass players who use traditional 4 x 10 cabs are always faced with the same problem when playing live: placing a 4 x 10 cabinet on the floor means they get great bottom end but no pitch recognition. Put it on a stand and they get great pitch but no low end. The solution is to use RebelStack210?s convenient vertical 4-driver stacking system that gives players the best of both worlds ? great sound and pitch ? and in a system that is light and portable for carrying from gig to gig. RebelStack212 is a 12? version that is as easy to stack as the 210, and both can be used in combination, making on-stage placement of cabinets a breeze.

Last but not least is the optional RebelControl remote control system. Designed as a floor controller for RebelHead450, RebelControl offers a tuner indicator, three preset foot buttons to change the three user memories, and a mute button. RebelControl is conveniently powered from the amp and is a great addition to the system.

Teye Guitars - Electric Gypsy

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 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

NY Amp Show - Solid Cables

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here, we checked out a MONSTER pedal board and Solid Cables.

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Solid Cables

Martin Guitar Museum - Part III

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More footage of Martin's Guitar Museum.

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Martin Guitar Museum

LA Amp Show-Bogner Amplification Alchemist

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Reinhold Bogner of Bogner Amplification. Reinhold introduces us to their newest product, which is set to hit shelves later this year, the Alchemist. While we investigate the Alchemist, we still get to see some of Bogner's usual suspects.

BC Rich Kerry King Beast V & Mockingbird ST

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

BSM - HSS & FireBall Treble Boosters

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Electroharmonix - Clone Theory

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

PRS Guitars Artist Panel Discussion

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at NAMM '09 where they swing by the PRS booth. In this video, we get to hear from PRS artists like Dave Navarro, Johnny Hiland, David Grissom, Tim Mahoney (311), Mikael Akerfeldt (Opeth), Rich Eckhardt (Toby Keith Band) and Fredrik Akesson (Opeth).

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.

The Inventor of the Virtual Strobe Tuner

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar interviews Mike Skubic, the man who invented the Virtual Strobe Tuner. Skubic is an engineer at Peterson Tuners.

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.

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.

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.

Gadotti King Series Steel String Demo

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a demo of a Gadotti King steel string guitar. The guitar is being played through a Carr Raleigh amp (3 watt, 10") and is mic'd with a 57.

Rig Rundown - Chris Henderson's Rig (3 Doors Down)

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is backstage with 3 Doors Down, checking out Chris Henderson's rig. Remember - for your gear fix go to www.premierguitar.com

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.

Sadowsky Guitars Will Lee Bass Guitar

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Sadowsky Guitars introduces the new Will Lee model.

Bob Taylor on Taylor's Build to Order Program

Thu, 11 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

see part two here

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Taylor Guitars

Bright Switch Lecture - Egnater Amp Building Semin

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Okay DIY'ers, here's your Bright Switch 101 from Bruce Egnater. ? Bonus: how to use the circuit in reverse on your guitar.

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.

Guitar Tuning 102, part I

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Tuning issues can drive you nuts if you don't understand what's really happening when you try to tune or intonate your guitar. Here's part I of our conversation with Chris Labriola of Peterson Tuners.

SubDecay - Blackstar Distortion

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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.

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.

Hahn Guitars Model 228

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Every NAMM has it's much-talked about products or companies that come out of nowhere and blow people away. Here's one that our staff is really digging right now -- Hahn Guitars. Hand-made by a single guy, Hahn Model 228's are all about that early chickin' pickin' sound. Just watch as 17-year-old Carl Bradychok shows off what the guitars (and he) are capable of.

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Hahn Guitars

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.

AES Show '08-TASCAM GT-R1 Recorder

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in San Francisco, CA, at this years AES show. Joe stops and talks with TASCAM about their latest recording device, the GT-R1. This digital recorder not only has plenty of room for lengthy jams, but provides a two-channel recording option and plenty of built-in effects.

Fender Road Worn Series

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Gretsch 6120-1955 & Stump-o-Matic Corvette

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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).

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.

Creation Audio Labs Holy Fire - NY Amp Show

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Godin Guitars - Richmond Models and Belmont

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

After passing along news about Godin's new Richmond guitars, we've been eager to see and hear them up-close. Well, today we finally got our chance. In this vid we take a look at these retro-inspired beauties up close. We also fire up the Belmont.

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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.

George Lynch - The Integratron Explained

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to another segment of "PG Experience - George Lynch." In this clip, George takes us to the Integratron, a wacky dome building in the CA desert with great acoustics. The back story on the edifice is, well, wacky, which is killer -- talk about a great place to record.

Moonstone - Vulcan Custom Extreme

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

PRS Acoustic Tony McManus Jam

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at NAMM '09 where they visit PRS's press area. In this video clip, we get to see and hear celtic and fingerstyle guitarist Tony McManus dabble on a new PRS Acoustic model.?

NY Amp Show '09-Little Walter Tube Amps 15W Demo

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the 2009 New York Amp Show where he visits the Little Walter Tube Amp booth. In this video segment, we get to hear and see their 15 watt combo and 30 watt head. The 15 watt combo has a chassis similar to the 1945 Tweed Deluxe and a Jensen P12N Alnico 5, 12" speaker. It uses a pair of 6SC7 octal tubes as a pre-amp driver and a phase inverter (PI). It also uses two 6V6 push pull power tubes and a 5Y3 rectifier tube.

The 30 watt head uses a similar configuration to Fender amps of the '60s and '70s. It comes loaded with a 6SC7 and a 6SL7 in the preamp circuit and a pair of 6L6's power tubes. It also utilizes a 5U4 rectifier tube and uses a simple Volume and Tone control that covers both input channels.

Acoustic Mic'ing Tips & Techniques

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Sweetwater Productions Chief Engineer Chet Chambers compares mic'ing an Epiphone and a Martin, with different mic positions and mics to show how much of a difference each change makes.

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.

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.

AES Show '08-Sennheiser E965 Microphone

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in San Francisco, CA, at this year's AES show. We take a moment to talk with Joe from Sennheiser about their latest microphone, the E965. As we conducted the interview, we used two different mics; the E965 and a regular vocal mic. See if you can tell the difference.

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.

Dean Guitars-Buddy Blaze ML

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at NAMM '09 where she stops by the Dean booth. Here, she talks with Elliott Rubinson (Dean CEO) Buddy Blaze (famous luthier) and Pat Baker (Dean US Custom Shop) as they talk about their latest project, the Dean Buddy Blaze ML. All three guys describe their part in the process and how they wanted to create a whole new guitar that met Buddy's standards. Pat Baker takes the Buddy Blaze ML for a ride through the new Dean Dime amp.

Saint Blues Guitar Workshop-US Workshop Series

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 and visits the Saint Blues booth where we get our first look at their US Workshop series, which are all made in the US. These guitars feature vintage designs and also include vintage-style pickups from Duncan, Fralin, Lollar and Lace.

Gibson Burstbucker 3, Burstbucker Pro, '57 Classic

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Gibson's Hank Ettel demonstrates Gibson's pickups in a unique double-neck Epiphone guitar at GearFest '08 on May 31.

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Liza Jane - Vince Gill, Jedd Hughes

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Duesenberg & 65 Amps Endless Summer Party presents the song "Liza Jane" played by Vince Gill, Seymour Duncan and Judd Hughes

VOX Satriani Pedals

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

VOX announces a new line of Joe Satriani pedals that are in development. Joe Satriani talks about them at NAMM 2008 right after the announcement is made.

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.

LA Amp Show-Carvin X100B & Vintage 16

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Carvin. In this video, we get our first look at the X100B amp, which was made famous by Frank Zappa and has been recently re-released by Carvin. Also, we got to see the Vintage 16.

Martin Guitars - HM Ben Harper, Authentic Series

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Check out these beauties from Martin: the new HM Ben Harper and two classics from the Authentic Series -- a OOO-18 and a D-18.

LA Amp Show-Egnater Amplification Rebel 20

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Bruce Egnater of Egnater Amplification. Bruce shows off his latest creation, the small, but powerful Rebel-20. This amp looks small, but it still has that Egnater tone.?

LA Amp Show-GeekMacDaddy Ball Breaker & GeekDriver

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Geek MacDaddy. Mr. MacDaddy shows off two of his latest pedals; the British Ball Breaker and the GeekDriver. Both these pedals have the crunch, boost and flexibility any guitarist wants and needs to enhance their tone.

PRS Factory - Part 1

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

'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.

Dean USA Tommy Bolin Tribute Teaser

Wed, 27 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

A fitting tribute to one helluva guitar player, Dean has introduced a guitar that honors his legacy. Alder body 25.5" scale, 3 single coils and "Teaser" inlayed at the 12th fret. In this video we talk to the guitar's designer, Nick Simmons, and Johnnie Bolin, Tommy's brother.

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.

Fritz Brothers Kay Guitar Reissues

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In Nashville, at the 2008 Summer NAMM, Premier Guitar magazine has the scoop on the Fritz Bro's new Kay line.

For more information:
Fritz Brothers Guitars

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.

THD Electronics-BiValve-30, Flexi-50 & Hot Plates

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Ouimette is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the THD Electronics booth. In this clip, we get the rundown on THD's latest offerings; the BiValve-30, Flexi-50 & Hot Plates. In addition, Steve offers up a helpful tip for how to fully incorporate an attenuator into your rig.

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.

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.

Seymour Duncan Double Back Compressor Demo

Mon, 02 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Seymour Duncan booth. In this clip, we get to see and hear the new SD Double Back Compressor, which is described by Frank Falbo as "the compressor for guys who hate compressors." With control over High blends, Mid blends and the Full for overall dynamics.

Elmwood Amps M90 & M60 Modena Models & Stinger 30

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Elmwood Amps booth. In this clip, we get to check out the M90 Modena (90 Watts with KT88 tubes), M60 Modena (60 Watts with Preamp tubes 4 pieces ECC83 and Poweramp tubes 2 pieces EL34 operating in class AB push pull) and was just released in a rackmount edition too. Also, we get to check out the Stinger 30 (with EL 84 tubes at 30 watts).

Tech 21 SansAmp Classic 20 & Private Stock

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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).

Nik Huber Guitars & Ritter Basses

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar on location at Summer NAMM in Nashville talking with German luthier Nik Huber. Nik's guitars are the epitome of boutique, with figured wood and great playability. Nik brought some of his 10th Anniversary guitars in the Orca and Dolphin series, along with some of his Juniors. Also, we talk to Jens Ritter, whose Phil Lesh Jupiter bass was an eye catcher.

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Nik Huber Guitars
Jens Ritter Basses

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.

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.

Waves Tony Maserati Plug-Ins

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Line 6 Pocket POD Pack

Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Line 6 booth. In this clip, we get the latest on a new Line 6 product, the Pocket POD Pack. This all-in-one package is an extension from their popular and versatile Pocket POD. It gives players everything one would need for recording and live gigs on the go with headphones, 1/4" cable, CPU/mp3 connector and additional add-ons and modeling effects.

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.

Martin Owners Club-Thom Bresh "Cookie Jar Song"

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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.

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.

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.

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.

Line 6 Spider Valve 2x12 Combo - NY Amp Show

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Line 6 mixes their famous modeling technology with tubes.

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.

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.

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.

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.

LA Amp Show - Peavey Windsor Series

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp Show where he visits with Peavey. They walk us through and demo their newest amp series, the Windsor. This bad boy has a vintage look with the British crunch appeal, yet cleans up like previous Peavey amps.

Summer NAMM 2008 - World's Largest Pedal Board!

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this vid you see highlights of Gear Trap's "World's Largest Pedal Board" event. These guys put together one monster of a board and threw one heckuva party with live music, giveaways and of course - people pluging into a playing through the World's Largest Pedal Board!

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Gear Trap

Seymour Duncan Interview, Part 2

Fri, 18 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In this segment, Seymour talks about meeting Les Paul and developing a long-lasting friendship with Seth Lover, the inventor of the original PAF humbucking pickup. In fact, Seth gave Seymour his notes, his winder and many protoypes before he died. You'll see Seymour bring out the holy grail in this clip, the original PAF humbucker.

Duesenberg Doozy One, Vintage Effects Demo

Tue, 05 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Yanuziello Stringed Instruments - MGS '09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Check out the unbelievable one-piece Brazilian rosewood top on this electric hollowbody from Yanuziello Stringed Instruments.

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.

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).

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.

George Lynch Tracking Key of Noise

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's a video of George Lynch tracking "Key of Noise" at his solar studio in the California desert. The song is featured on the new Souls of We release, Let the Truth Be Known.

This clip features various mixes of George playing through his Randall LynchBox amp and a wall of LynchBox 4x12 cabs. You can hear raw audio from the cabs, his direct line and even string attack from our camera that swoops within inches of his guitar.

Guitar Tuning 102, Part II

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's Part II of our converstion on guitar tuning with Chris Labriola of Peterson Tuners. Topics discussed include using strobe tuners and how the way you hold your guitar can affect its tuning.

Brown Note Amplification - NY Amp Show

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Adam Moore is on location and talking with Brown Note Amplification's Moss Hudson, about one of their newest products, the D'Lite 2233 Amp which is jammed on by some solid guitarists.

George Lynch - Tracking at the Integratron

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to another segment of "PG Experience - George Lynch." In this clip George is tracking at the Integratron - a unique, alien-inspired, dome-shaped building in the CA desert. This version of this video clip features George's guitar only (with no full band backing tracks), recorded with 3 room mics and a mic'd cab. Check back later for a version of this video mixed down with full backing tracks!

AES Show '08-Peterson Tuners Body Beat Metronome

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in San Francisco, CA, at this year's AES show. Joe stops to talk with Chris from Peterson Tuners, where he explains and demos their latest metronome product, the Body Beat. As Chris explains, it discretely clips to you a player's body and eliminates that nagging ringing and buzzing found in recordings.

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.

Trivium's Corey Beaulieu Signature Dean Guitar

Thu, 06 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Trivium's Corey Bealieu and Dean Guitar Designer Josh Maloney talk about building Corey's new signature CBV1122 Dean guitar.

Overloud-TH1 Guitar Effects Suite

Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Ouimette is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Overloud Audio Tools booth. In this clip, Steve gets the scoop on Overloud's newest guitar effect suite, TH1. This product is similar to other guitar amp and effects modeling programs ran on CPUs, but TH1 has a heightened control of mic placement, signal chain setup, mixing and blending of effects and amps.

Elixir Strings and Cables

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Elixir Strings and Cables booth. In this clip, we get introduced to a new line of nanoweb, anti-rust acoustic strings and an instrument cable to ensure no high-end roll-off. As advertised in this video, the 20 ft. cable has the ability to support conductivity of a 6" cable.

Taylor Guitars SolidBody Mod Kits

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We caught up with Bob Taylor, who was showing off a new addition to the SolidBody guitars. Taylor has release a number of pickups, which will now be available in off-the-shelf packages, complete with pickguard and switching. The SolidBody's solderless connections were created with modification in mind, and that's now possible with just a few screws.

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.

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.

Charvel Guitars Dan Dimas and So-Cal USA Models

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Charvel's new USA Production Model Series consists of the San Dimas Style 1 & 2, and So-Cal Style 1. We've got the scoop on their new line.

For more information:
Charvel Guitars

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).

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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).

Martin Guitars at GearFest

Wed, 04 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Check out these C.F. Martin & Company guitars. The Lawrence Juber Signature, the D-45V and the Crosby, Stills and Nash Tollman Tribute guitars at GearFest 2008.

For more information, visit mguitar.com.

Harmony Guitars Vintage Reissues

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

At Summer NAMM in Nashville, we talked with Harmony Guitars. Looks like they're continuing the trend of bringing back the oldies but goodies. Here, we see their H22 Bass, Rocket, Ritchie Valens, and the Stratotone Jupiter.

For more information:
Harmony Guitars

Pigtronix Mothership & Attack Sustain Demos

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

David Koltai takes us through the Mothership Analog Synthesizer and the Attack Sustain for some crazy sounds you could only expect from Pigtronix.

Martin Guitars OMCE Korina, Grand Jumbo & Elvis LX

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Normandy Guitars-Chromed Aluminum Archtop & Ratrod

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Normandy Guitars booth. In this video, we get to check out two of Normandy's aluminum models; Chromed Archtop and the Rat Rod. Each guitar features a patent bridge setup designed similar to that of a piano and individual wheels to ensure intonation, even with the Bigsby!?

Vigier Guitars-New G.V. Singlecut Series

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Vigier Guitars booth. In this clip, we get our first look at the new series of guitars made by Vigier, the G.V. Series. This series is a landmark introduction for Vigier because its their first step into the singlecut world. Also, Brett and Patrice Vigier talk about the 10/90 concept (10% carbon and 90% wood) for sustainability and improved intonation. In addition, they talk about the applying the zero fret to the G.V. series.

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.

AES Show '08-sE RNR1 Ribbon Mic & GM10 Guitar Mic

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location in San Francisco at this year's AES show. While stopping by the sE booth, we learn a little more about the latest sE microphone the E965. Not only is this the newest mic from sE, but it was co-designed by sir Rupert Neve. We also get to take a glimpse at the GM10 Guitar Mic, which was thoughtfully designed for the reckless player in mind with numerous reinforcements and braces.

George Lynch - Integratron Reverb Demo

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Welcome to another segment of "PG Experience - George Lynch." In this brief clip, Premier Guitar's Brett Petrusk demonstrates the Integratron's natural reverb. This is where George Lynch like to record clean tones and acoustic stuff.

Zuni - Exhibition Custom Wild Cherry

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Vigier Guitars Bumblefoot Limited Edition Model

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Vigier Guitars booth. In this clip, we get to check out the latest Vigier signature model, the Bumblefoot 2009 Limited Edition model. It comes standard with a sparkle black finish and matching headstock, a discretely positioned kill-switch, Ron Thal's unique 5-way pickup selector switch, as well as a removable thimble for slide playing.

PRS Factory - Part 2

Wed, 30 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Electro-Harmonix POG2, Riddle: QBalls & V256 Demos

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

We're on location in Nashville, TN for the 2009 Summer NAMM show. In this video, Joe Coffey checks out three new pedals from Electro-Harmonix: the POG2, Riddle: QBalls and the new V256 vocoder/pitch shifter.

Guitar Wheel

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The Guitar Wheel is a simple little device that helps musicians find the major, minor and diminished chords fingerings for every key, understand inversions, names of degrees and intervals and enharmonic equivalents, and transpose songs and arrangements from one key to another.

For more information:
Guitar Wheel

Line 6 TonePort KB37 MIDI Keyboard Audio Interface

Thu, 12 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Line 6 booth. In this video clip, we get the lowdown on Line 6's newest product, the KB37 MIDI Keyboard Audio Interface. With this new package you have all you need to cut a demo and manipulate audio configurations with the MIDI Keyboard linked through their POD Farm. In addition, with the purchase of the KB37, Line 6 gives users an additional 30 plug-ins not included with the original POD Farm.?

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.

Schecter Guitars Hellraiser Singlecut, ATX Series

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

http://www.premierguitar.com PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Schecter Guitar booth. In this clip, we get some first looks at several new models, including the Hellraiser Singlecut models, ATX Series (with 7 string options) and the Devil Series. Stick around to the very end and get a glimpse of a brand new artist model!!

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.

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.

Axl Guitars Badwater Series Eldorado & SRO models

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Axl Guitars booth. In this clip, we get our first look at a new single-cut prototype which features the distressed top and body. In addition, we get to check out their Eldorado and SRO models also in the Badwater Series which feature some etching, burning and distressing on their bodies too.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Vox Virage Guitars

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Radial Engineering ToneBone PZ-Pre, Big Shot PZ-DI

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Known for making top-of-the-line direct boxes, Radial Engineering continues to make products tailored toward professional needs. In this NAMM 2008 video, Radial's Peter Janis runs down the TonBone PZ-Pre, the Big Shot PZ-DI and the Big Shot MIX.

EMG Pickups Alexi Laiho Models, X Series & More

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the EMG Pickups booth. In this segment, we get to check out some preliminary renditions of the new Alexi Laiho signature models, the new 81/85/60 X Series models and finally, the long-awaited 81/85/60 Gold & Chrome humbuckers! Talk about bling!

Peterson Tuners SC5000

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Continuing with our factory tour of Peterson Tuners, here's a dark room where SC5000s are burned in and repaired. Check out the visuals -- those red-lit strobes are cool in the dark!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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).

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.

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.

Electroharmonix - Stereo Pulsar

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Sony PCM-D50 and PCM-D1 Recorders

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Sony booth. In this clip we get introduced to the PCM-D50 and PCM-D1 recorders which offer quality recording and tonal options within in a portable size. In addition, we learn of some more accessories that can enhance these devices capabilities with windscreen covers and XLR converters.?

Potvin Guitars - Montreal Guitar Show '09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

What would happen if a Tele and a Junior hooked up? We?re pretty sure Mike Potvin?s Ranchero and El Camino are the product of such a union.

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.)

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).

LA Amp Show - ampRiser

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp Show and talks with ampRiser developer Frederick Bouchard. This nifty creation is designed to keep your expensive amp off the floor. Also, it has a discrete drawer and where you can put all your easy-to-lose accessories. In addition to those areas, it provides another off-the-floor option for pedals and switchers.

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.

MTD Basses-Saratoga & CRB Models

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Cook is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the MTD Basses booth and visits with Michael Tobias. In this video clip, we get to see some new prototypes of unreleased MTD bass models; the Saratoga and CRB. Also, we get the scoop on MTD's usage of the 'zero fret.'

Goodall Guitars 000 and Aloha Models

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Made in Hawaii, we check out Goodall's 000 and Aloha parlor model guitars at Summer NAMM in Nashville. Made out of pheasantwood and koa wood, these guitars definitely look nice.

For more information:
Goodall Guitars

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.

Greg Howe Punchy Legato Video Lesson

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

This is a video example for Greg Howe's Fierce Guitar Lesson in the August '09 issue. Click here for the full "Punchy Legato" lesson with tab.

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.

Rapco Horizon-RoadHog Speaker Cabs & Tuned Cables

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Rapco Horizon booth. In this clip, we get to check out Rapco Horizon's new line of RoadHog speaker cabinets which offer two different setup angles to provide a flexible live/studio setup. In addition, we get the lowdown on their new line of cables specifically made and tested for types of amps and musical styles; the Tuned Series Cables.

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.

Fender Custom Shop: Ynwie Malmsteen, Andy Summers

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

One of the eye catching booths at Summer NAMM was Fender Custom Shop's expanse of relic'd guitars. The guitars are convincing enough to make onlookers ask how old they actually were. We talk with Mike Eldred about the Custom Shop and some of the newer guitars they brought, including the Yngwie Malmsteen and Andy Summers Signature models.

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Fender

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.

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.

PRS Guitars Artist Panel Discussion Part II

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG is On Location at NAMM '09 where we visit the PRS Guitars booth. In the second installment, we get beneath the surface and hear directly from the artists about who were their inspirations and influences and also any relevant future plans. In this video, we hear from Paul Reed Smith, Dave Navarro, Johnny Hiland, Tony McManus, David Grissom, Marcos Curiel, Tim Mahoney, Mikael Akerfeldt, Fredrik Akesson, Gary Grainger, Mark Tremonti, Myles Kennedy and Rich Eckhardt.

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.

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.

G&L L-2000 Bass, ASAT and Legacy Guitar

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

G&L brought some eye-catching, limited run & special edition pieces to Summer NAMM '08, the L-2000 bass and Legacy guitar with spalted tops and a special ASAT guitar in three finishes with a third pickup (S500 pickup) and a push/pull knob for more pickup combinations.

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G&L Guitars

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.

Kustom HV Series Amps

Wed, 21 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Aguilar Amplification-DB Series White Hot

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Cook is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Aguilar Amplification booth. In this video clip, we get an up close and personal look at Aguilar's latest DB Series offering which features white tolex and finish on their line of bass amp heads and various speaker cabs.

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.

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.

Eden Electronics - Bass Amp Walkthrough

Wed, 07 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

David Eden walks Premier Guitar through his latest high-end amps: the WTX-260, E300T, WT550, WT405 and the WT800. He also discusses the construction of Eden cabinets.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

B.C. Rich 40th Anniversary Guitars

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Dean Guitars USA Models & Private Stash

Mon, 26 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at NAMM '09 where she stops by the Dean booth. In this video, we talk with Elliott Rubinson, Dean's CEO, as he walks us through some US Custom Shop Exotic Woods models and also some US Custom Shop Private Stash models which are one-off models created by Dean in Tampa, FL.

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.'

Diezel Amps Interview

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Diezel Amps booth. In this segment, we get the latest scoop from Terry Hicks, Diezel USA, about how we'll be seeing more and more Diezel Amps across the US in the coming months because they have started a specific branch within Diezel to help spread to sound of their amps nationwide. They also talk about the new Schmidt model, which was released at this year's NAMM show.

Washburn Anniversary Acoustics - NAMM 2008

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Washburn celebrated its 125th anniversary with this acoustic in the style of 19th century guitars.

LA Amp Show-Red Iron Amps

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Oscar Jordan is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Red Iron Amps. In this video, Paul Sanchez of Red Iron Amps walks us through two different models, which both feature their trademark rustic amp designs. While these amps look straight out of the nursery, they cook and provide all the tone and power necessary for most guitarists.

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.

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.

Martin Flexible Core Strings

Sat, 15 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's the rundown on Martin's new FX Flex Core Strings.

Couch Guitar Straps and Belts

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Couch Guitar Straps & Belts booth. In this video, we get to check out some NOS straps made from every material including grandma's favorite kitchen chair to a Chrysler seat belt. However, one material one won't find used is that of animal or rawhide.

Guyatone - Ultron

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

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.

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.

Tone Junkie Amps and Cabs - NY Amp Show

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Matt Charles takes a moment and talks with Tone Junkie Amps & Cabs' John Flynn , about their Thunder-Tone 50 and Thunder-Tone Jr.

Lipe Guitars Virtuoso, Luparo Jr. Bass & More

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Lipe Guitars booth. In this segment, Mike Lipe walks us through several of his latest models, including a Equatorial mahogany, Virtuoso, and a Luparo Jr. bass. Also, you'll get to check out some models featuring some tropical woods (Mango tree) as caps and tops.

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.

Eric Gales, Billy Cox and John D'Amato jam

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

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.

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.

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).

Brookwood Leather - NY Amp Show

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Matt Charles is on location and talking with Brookwood Leather Straps' Bob Schell, who is displaying some of their latest strap designs to comfortably hold that trustee guitar.

LA Amp Show-Fuchs Audio Technology

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

G's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Andy Fuchs of Fuchs Audio Technology. Andy walks us through some of the Fuchs' latest pedals, amps and various other tone-improving accessories. Andy even has a few prototypes he's willing to show PG.

LA Amp Show-Mercury Magnetics Various Terror Kits

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp Show where he visits with Mercury Magnetics. Here, we got a up close and personal walk through with Mercury's Tiny Terror and Holy Terror Kits, which are accessories that'll surely amp and strengthen your tone.

LA Amp Show-Fractal Audio Systems Axe-Fx

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Fractal Audio Audio Systems. In this video, we get a glimpse of the Axe-Fx in action. This Fractal Audio guitars effects processing product offer the sound and feel of a true tube amp.

ESP Guitars Press Conference & Announcements

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's On Location at NAMM '09 where we stop by the ESP Guitars area. In this segment, we get to see some new product offerings from ESP, which includes a collaboration with Moto X team Metal Mulisha and another partnership with graphic artist and musician Llexi Leon and famous produce Eddie Kramer.

Gary Kramer Guitars-Kramertorium & Illusionist

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the Gary Kramer Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to check out some of Gary's latest models; Kramertorium, Semper Fi model, the Illusionist and the Aluminum tribute model. Each has a distinct and original Gary Kramer body style.

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.

PRS Factory - Part 3

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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.

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-Ugly Amps Ugly 18

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Ugly Amps. During this video, we get to walk through some of Ugly's latest amp models, but we focus on the Ugly 18 - their 18 watt model.

Nik Huber 10th Anniversary Models

Wed, 23 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Nik Huber shows Premier Guitar his 10th Anniversary Models and more at Musikmesse Frankfurt 2008. These very limited edition Orca and Dolphin models are made with incredible maple tops and stunning inlays. Also: check out Huber's Juniors and his California Redwood Dolphins.

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.

Ernie Ball Accessories at NAMM

Fri, 16 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

It was impossible to walk by Ernie Ball's booth without noticing the wacky costumes, ranging from superheroes to Star Trek characters. The theme? Bad eighties TV shows. That was enough for us to stick around a while and talk about the new accessories the company was unveiling.

New stuff includes a universal, automatic peg winder, titanium-enforced strings, and a line of instrument care products.

Source Audio Soundblox Pro Multiwave Distortion

Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Guyatone - Ultrem

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

LA Amp Show-65 Amps

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Dan Boul of 65 Amps. Dan talks to us about some of the latest products and future projects we can expect from 65 Amps

Taylor Guitars Build to Order Program

Sat, 17 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Taylor's Build to Order program invites every day customers and enthusiasts alike "into the factory" to conceive and concoct a custom guitar with the perfect feel, appearance, and tone, paired with Taylor's signature craftsmanship and unsurpassed quality.

Available at domestic and international dealers, the Build To Order menu of options spans nearly 40 different component categories, with a multitude of available choices in each. From selecting wedge materials and purfling, to body shape and wood choice, the BTO menu encourages the customer to become the craftsman with its limitless combinations for designing their ideal guitar.

"With the vast resources of our factory and the knowledge of our senior luthiers, the design of a Build To Order guitar is really only limited by the customer's imagination," shares Chris Wellons, vice president of production. "With so many options available and choices to be made, we know that when a BTO guitar is ordered, this player doesn't just want any custom guitar, he wants the complete Taylor experience in his custom guitar."

The process of building a BTO guitar takes Taylor's unrivaled dedication to craftsmanship and quality to a new level. Once a BTO guitar is commissioned, an elite team of luthiers oversees each step in the construction process. From hand-selecting wood, to inspecting every part as it moves towards final assembly, Taylor's luthiers are there to ensure the guitar meets its creator's specifications and the company's exceptional level of standards. Depending on the level of customization, the creation of a Build-To-Order guitar takes on average 12 weeks, a considerably short amount of time for a one-of-a-kind instrument.

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.

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.

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.

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."

Vintage Vacuum Tube Amps Earthquake - NY Amp Show

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Listen to the demo of VVT's Earthquake 5.1. Switchable power tubes - go from EL34s to 6L6 with the flip of a switch. Blend Clean and Overdrive, with Reverb. Plus a look at the Rick Derringer signature amp.

Reason SM50 - NY Amp Show

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

G-Todd - Swell Overdrive

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

LA Amp Show-Simple Amps

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Simple Amps. In this video, we get an up close and personal look at these peculiarly designed amps. While the name may state otherwise, these amps are anything but simple, with their new designs and appealing tone.

Lava Cable

Sun, 27 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's the lowdown on Lava Cable and everything the company was showing off at Summer NAMM '08 -- smaller than ever pedal plugs, the Lava Flow A/B/Y pedal and the Lava Pedalboard Kit. Also - Lava Cable's Mark Stoddard explain the company's custom cable selections and options.

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LA Amp Show-DigiTech HardWire Pedal Series

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Rikk of DigiTech. Rikk walks us through the latest series of pedals from DigiTech, the HardWire series. All of these pedals are close-knit family of tone chasers with their own expertise.

Tone Shop Wrecked Amps - NY Amp Show

Fri, 29 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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".

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).

Godin 5th Ave Archtop - NAMM 2008

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Benedetto Travel Archtop, Manhattan, Bravo Elite

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We're checking out Benedetto's hollowbodies and solidbodies, including their Archtop Travel guitar, Manhattan, Bravo Elite and Benny Model.

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Washburn Acoustics - NAMM 2008

Tue, 20 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

We take a look at Washburn's Baby Jumbo and classical guitars at NAMM '08.

Rig Rundown - Chris Henderson's Guitars

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is conducting a Rig Rundown backstage with 3 Doors Down before they rocked Minneapolis, MN. Remember to quench that thirst for gear, visit premierguitar

LA Amp Show-Minarik Guitars Trinity Custom

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Mark Minarik of Minarik Guitars. Mark walks us through one of his very detailed guitars from the Trinity Custom Series. As you can see, its more than just wood and strings when it comes to Minarik Guitars. Check out that detailed fretboard.

Walker Guitars - Montreal Guitar Show '09

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Scott Walker pays tribute to his beginnings at Santa Cruz guitars with his new Santa Cruz electric guitar with intricate carvings. Also, we look at his Phoenix, which features some complex electronics.

Hamer Guitars Part 2

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location in New Hartford, CT, learning the finer points of high-end guitar craftsmanship from noneother than Jol Dantzing, himself. In this segment we look inside the Newport, learn why Hamer necks transfer more tone, watch the spray booth in action and take a close look at the first ever Earthen Maple Talladega as it is being built. Remember, for your gear fix go to www.premierguitar.com

Fritz Brothers Watkins Dominator Amp Reissue

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Check out this cool re-do of the Watkins Dominator by Fritz Brothers Guitars. It's just like the original with a corner front design and two 10" speakers. Fritz Bros loads it with EL84's and 12AX7's; they use most of the original circuit design but have put some special touches under the hood, too. The mono version is featured in the vid below, but the company is also working on a stereo version and a bass version.

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Santa Cruz Guitars-R Hoover and W Carter Interview

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Santa Cruz, CA, where he takes a few moments and talks with SC's Founder & CEO, Richard Hoover, and SC's main man behind Sales and Marketing, Willie Carter. They talk tonewoods, the difference between open and closed headstocks, the Arlen Roth signature model and what boutique acoustic guitar building is all about. As always, for your gear fix, visit Premier Guitar

LARES Acoustic Enhancement System at Sweetwater

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Imagine being able to decide what a room's acoustics sound like. The LARES Acoustic Enhancement System allows performers to choose and essentially change the acoustic properties of a venue. This demo was shot at Sweetwater Music's state of the art theater in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

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.

LA Amp Show-Surreal Amps V.M. 50 Triple Stage

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Surreal Amplification. In this video, we get to see and hear Surreal's newest amp and its three different options of sound and tone. Whatever you need, this amp may be able to dial it in.

Moog Guitar, MP-201 Multi Pedal & Theramin

Sun, 18 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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.

Peterson Tuners - Under the Hood

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here ya go, gearheads -- check out the guts of these Strobe Tuners. We checked out the innards of an old one and a new one while cruising through repair room during a factory tour of Peterson Tuners.

Eden Electronics-World Tour Black Series Amp

Tue, 27 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at NAMM '09 where she visits the Eden Electronics booth. In this clip, we get our first glance at the new World Tour Black Series created by Eden Electronics. With more watts than you'll ever need and an onboard EQ, this amp should hang tough with the rock and metal crowds.

RJM Technology-Effects Gizmo & Other New Products

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where we get our first look at some of RJM's newest products; Effects Gizmo, Bob-8, Y-Not, Mini Line Mixer and Mini Amp Gizmo. All of these RJM products should help boost your rig's efficiency.

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).

CAD Joe Satriani Amp Mics

Mon, 28 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

More new stuff from NAMM -- CAD's new Joe Satriani Guitar Amp Mic Pack includes two mics that Satriani uses on his cabs: a Trion 7000 Dual-Element Ribbon mic and a D189 Supercardioid Dynamic.

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.

Roland TU-1000, TU-12 EX and TU

Mon, 19 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

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.

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.

Radial Engineering Edge Series Distortion

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Marshall Randy Rhoads

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Marshall releases the 1959RR Randy Rhoads Amp at NAMM 2008. For specs on this killer amp and other new Marshalls click here.

EMG Factory Active Pickups Discussion-New Products

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Santa Rosa, CA, where he visits the EMG Pickup Factory. In this segment, we get to hear from James Kearney (Sales & Administration) about the basics on active pickups and their designs. In addition, we get to hear about the newly released Gold and Chrome covers for EMG 81/85/60 model pickups.

LA Amp Show-Vox Satchurator

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp Show where he visits with Vox. Here, we get to hear the Vox Satchurator pedal first hand, which doesn't dissapoint. The Vox Satchurator and Vox amps are a classy combination.

MTD Kingston Series-ZX Model Bass

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Steve Cook is On Location at NAMM '09 where he checks out the MTD Kingston Series booth. In this clip, we get an up close and personal look at MTD Kingston series' ZX bass model. This beast only comes a 5-string, bolt-on neck style.

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).

P3 Phantom Power Pedalboard Mod & Standback

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits the P3 & Standback area. In this clip, we get to check out two devices that should help consolidate and boost the efficiency of your on-the-go rig. The P3 is a device that uses the power through your amp to run your pedalboard with one cable. The P3 can power up to 12 pedals at one time. The Standback is a slick device used to prop an amp rig of up to 85 pounds in a desirable position so your sound isn't blasting your knees!!

Fuchs Audio Technology - NY Amp Show

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Christian Sprague is on location and talking with Fuchs Audio Technology's Andy Fuchs, about some of their latest products: Overdrive Supreme HMR, a Class D digital stereo pedal in an amplifier prototype and seven newly released pedals (four overdrives, precision gain boost, brown-faced Fender-style tremolo and a truly optical compressor).

Source Audio - Hot Hand

Tue, 23 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Santa Cruz Factory Tour 3

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 finishing, placing of the neck and bridge and finally the balancing of the fretboard. As always, for more gear info and insightful videos, visit Premier Guitar

Eric Gales, Billy Cox and John D'Amato Jam, part 2

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Hamer Guitars Part 4

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's the final installment of Premier Guitar's On Location visit with Jol Dantzig of Hamer Guitars. In this segment you'll see why something as simple as buffing a guitar finish is exactly the opposite at Hamer - just as everything else they do is taken to another level, even the buffing process involves the kind of craftsmanship you'd expect from Dantzig's shop. Also, we got to see some of the assembly process before we wrapped up our visit. Be sure and check out the other 3 videos in this series and of course, the our October 2008 cover story on Hamer. Remember - for your gear fix go to www.premierguitar.com

LA Amp Show-Lone Wolf Outlaw Amp

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

G's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Lone Wolf Amps. In this video, we get our first up close and personal look at the Outlaw Amplifier, which has that ideal combination of cowboy clean and grimy, grit rock.

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.

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.

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.

D'Addario Strings & Planet Waves Tuner & Straps

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the D'Addario & Planet Waves area. In this clip, we get introduced to the new D'Addario strings; the EXP Series. In addition, we get to check out new straps, locks and a headstock tuner created by Planet Waves.

PRS Factory - Part 4

Mon, 28 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

LA Amp Show-Kasha Amps RoBo Cab & ROCKMOD

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with John Kasha of Kasha Amps. John shows us how his amps can rotate with a flip of a footswitch to give us even more control of our tone. Also, he shows off his ROCKMOD Brick which is an amp add-on that gives amplifiers that boost of crunch and gain.

LA Amp Show-Brown Note Brown Fox Amp

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Kies is On Location at the LA Amp Show where he visits with Brown Note. While Moss Hudson of Brown Note walks us through a few of their amp selections, the main focus of this video is on a new model, the Brown Fox. It has everything we've come to expect in Brown Note, but with some extra capabilities to tweak and dial in that classic, rich tone.

On Location NYC - Rudy's Music Stop

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Next to Sam Ash Guitars and Manny's, Rudy's Music Stop rounds out the current offering of West 48th St's famous destination location for guitarists.

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Redland Musical Products Axe Mat, Axe Jack & More

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Redland Musical Products booth. In this segment, we get to check out some cool mats, neck holders and wall coverings ideal for throwing in your shop or work bench to ensure a safe spot for your guitar while under the knife.

Schroeder Guitar Repair and Custom Building

Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Refret master Tim Schroeder stays busy with all things guitar & amps. We checked out his Chicago shop during a recent Premier Guitar On Location shoot. Check out his Nels Cline custom amp that is currently in development.

Naperville Music

Thu, 01 May 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar popped into Naperville Music as we were On Location in the Chicago Area. We chatted with Mark Gardner about Naperville Music, a nice little shop with some groovy high-end stuff like Don Grosh, New Orleans and McNaught guitars.

Hamer Guitars Part 3

Mon, 15 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Premier Guitar is On Location in New Hartford, CT, checking out how Hamer Guitars are made. In this segment, Jol Dantzig shows us an R&D Talladega that you've never seen before and the Talladega Pro. We also see how inlay work is done, learn what goes into making the back of a neck smooth and comfortable and we take close look at one of the higher-end, rare appointments that Hamer offers: ivory nuts. Remember, for your gear fix go to www.premierguitar.com

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).

Diamond Amps Nitrox

Thu, 14 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's the ultra high gain bad boy Diamond Amplification rolled out at NAMM '08: The Nitrox. This 100 watt, 2.5 channel screamer goes ultra heavy with the best of 'em but has a well-rounded clean channel, too. This is the first amp Diamond has unleashed at what you could call a more affordable price point but is built with the same Diamond quality for the money.

Nitrox Features

• 100 watts (4 x Svetlana EL34 – 6 x 12AX7)

• 2 fully independent channels (Channel 1 - Clean/Channel 2 - Crunch)

• Both Channels feature Volume, Gain, Bass, Middle, Treble, Presence

• Dual Volume/Gain Channel 2 (switchable, allows for two gain settings with 2 volumes for level adjustment to match volumes)

• 2 button footswitch included for access to Ch 1/2 or Ch2 A/B

• May be wired for 100v, 120v, 220v and 230/240v output selection.

• Ohm selector switch for 4, 8 or 16ohm output.

• Red LED's light the box for a distinctive look on stage, along with a unique hexagon pattern front grille and etched zinc logo.

• All components specifically spec'd and tested by Diamond before inclusion in the product.

• Independent LED's indicate which volume/gain is active.

• Properly designed, tube-driven effects loop (shorting jack so the loop will automatically engage when cables are plugged in and disengage when cables are removed).

• Front panel Effects Return control that acts as an overall master when loop is engaged for quick overall volume adjustment.

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Dean Markley Vintage Strings

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Dean Markley 's old school round core strings.

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."

Moog Guitar Demo

Wed, 09 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

For a company to claim that it has made an "innovative, new guitar" isn't that unusual. For the guitar in question to back up that claim is quite unusual. That's what Moog has done with the new Moog guitar.

The buzz at Summer NAMM '08 in Nashville was all about the Moog, even before the official press conference took place. The video below recaps the press conference and shows plenty of demo footage.

The guitar itself has to be heard but here's our attempt at a brief description: the guitar utilizes pickups that can push or pull the energy from the strings in a number of ways. The guitar produces harmonics that have a life of their own, yet are within a controlled range that can be easily manipulated by the player. The guitar can achieve true infinite sustain with mere tapping but can also suppress note length for entirely different sounds. With a responsiveness to the player that redefines the notion of articulation, the Moog guitar really does open up a new world of expressive possibilities for guitarists. Check out the clip!

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Billy Duffy, TonePros

Sat, 19 Jan 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Kickin' it with the Cult's Billy Duffy and the TonePros Wookie at NAMM '08.

LA Amp Show - Peavey JSX 212 Combo

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp Show where he visits with Peavey, Here, we get a look at another Peavey product, the JSX 212 Combo. This amp was modeled after the infamous Joe Satriani's rig and you can be sure it has all the tone secrets Satch uses.

Blueberry Hand-Carved Acoustic Guitars

Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Bet you haven't seen anything like this before: acoustic guitars hand-carved by Balinese craftsmen. The decorative carvings are eye-popping but the company also has a patent pending for guitar tops with micro grooves hand-carved for particular tonal characteristics.

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Neutrik-convertCON & crystalCON XLR Products

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Chris Burgess is On Location at NAMM '09 where he visits Neutrik's booth. In this clip, we get to see some new Neutrik products to offer some night time relief for gigging guitarists. The convertCON eases away any headaches of unprepared colleagues or ill-equipped clubs by having an XLR connector that can go both ways; male or female.

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: 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.

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.

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.

LA Amp Show-XITS Sound Piper X30

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with XITS Sound. Here, we get to check out one of the hidden treasures of the show in the form the Piper X30 amp. This thing has an original design and glassy tone in a total package. Go here, to read our review on the Piper X30 Combo.

Teye Guitars A Series, S Series & More

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location at NAMM '09 where he stops by the Teye Guitars booth. In this segment, we get to see and hear some of Teye's newest handmade guitars with their special pickups designed to adjust to a particular sound without changing amp settings. In addition we get to see some of the detailed body and neck work done by Teye.

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.

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.

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.

Randall Amps Archetype

Fri, 27 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PREAMP CHANNELS
3 MIDI Programmable Channels
CH. 1: Classic Solid State Clean
CH. 2: Classic Solid State Overdrive
CH. 3: Modern Tube Overdrive
3 x Ruby 12AX7AC5HG
EQ CONTROLS
Bass • Middle • Treble • Sustain Boost • Attack Switch
MASTER CONTROLS
Volume • Presence • Density
POWER AMP
“Valve Dynamic™ Tube/Mosfet
Single Tube • 12AT7
POWER OUTPUT
480 Watts @ 2 O
400 Watts @ 4 O
280 Watts @ 8 O
FEATURES
Midi In/Thru
Assignable 6 Band Graphic EQ
Assignable Series or Parallel EFX Loop
Slave Output with Level
“Mic Eliminator” XLR Output
World Voltage Selector
RF5V2 MIDI Footswitch Included
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Peavey Electronics - NY Amp Show

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Matt chats with Peavey Electronics' Michael Smith about some of Peavey's latest products; Valve King Royal 8, Windsor Studio and the Classic 30.

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.

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.

BOSS GT-10 Part 1

Thu, 21 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Part 1: Rob Marcello walks through the features of Boss' new flagship multi-effects guitar processor. It features Boss' latest custom-made DSP nad proprietary sound-modeling COSM engine. In this vid Rob shows you the looping and split-effect capabilties and then walks you through the control panel. Be sure to check out Part II to see Rob shred, full-on, with the GT-10.

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.

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.

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.

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.

EMG Pickups

Wed, 20 Feb 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Here's the latest from EMG... The 81TW is based on the 81 but gives you give you the option between single or dual coil. The 707TW gives you the same choice for 7 strings and features alnico magnets. The PA is based on their P but uses Alnicos to give you a more traditional sound.

LA Amp Show-Bugera 6260 Valve Amplifier

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Bugera. During this video, we get up close and personal with the Bugera 6260 Valve Amplifier. In a tough economy, these amps are crunch-filled and leave some cash in the wallet for the bills.

LA Amp Show-Eventide Mod Factor

Thu, 30 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Eventide. Here, we get to see and hear the Mod Factor in action. Just like other Eventide products, you can dial in a range of sounds and tones.?

EMG Studios/The Cube Interview

Tue, 04 Nov 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Brett Petrusek is On Location in Santa Rosa, CA, where he visits the newly finished EMG Studios aka The Cube. Here, he interivews EMG Studios' Designer/Director, CInematographer, Jeff Brockman. Jeff explains how the studio was created and how its controlled. Also, the video features snippets of guitarist, Steve Smyth.

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.

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.

Experience PRS '08-Greenberg and Grissom "Shelter"

Thu, 25 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG covering Experience PRS '08. Kenny Greenberg, David Grissom, Paul Reed Smith, Reese Wynans and Ashley Cleveland jam out a cover of the Rolling Stones' "Gimme Shelter." For more gear knowledge and tone tips, visit Premier Guitar

LA Amp Show-Rivera Amplification

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

PG's Joe Coffey is On Location at the LA Amp show where he visits with Rivera Amplification. During this video, we get to check out the latest Rivera product, the RM-1 Routmeister Pedal Effects Controller. This is a gift from Rivera to those with numerous pedals creating problems in their signal chain.

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.

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