March 2020

What's New

Riff Rundown: The Jesus Lizard's "Then Comes Dudley"

March 15, 2020
Jagged guitar mastermind Duane Denison unpacks the simple-but-tricky chords and timing of the menacing anti-hero anthem off Goat.

Last Dance with Dorian

March 14, 2020
It all started with a Fender Champ and a three-chord rock anthem.

Luna Guitars Unveils the Henna Dragon

March 13, 2020
An acoustic-electric model that features a slightly smaller body shape and artwork by Henna artist Alex Morgan.

Why Low-Impedance Pickups Could Benefit Your Bass Tone

March 13, 2020
Les Paul invented "low-z" pickups for clarity, but they can also extend the sonic range for low-enders.

Jeff Parker Is "Just Trying to Make Weird Shit"

March 12, 2020
Tortoise's post-rock experimentalist on how a recent meditative mood led to less improvisation and more hypnotics on the jazz and hip-hop-infused Suite for Max Brown.

Cusack Music Introduces the Meta Plexi

March 12, 2020
A high-gain, amp-in-a-box pedal that operates on FETs instead of tubes.

PG Perks: Henriksen Amplifiers The Bud Head

March 12, 2020
You could win The Bud Head from Henriksen Amplifiers!

Godin Guitars Launches the Imperial Laguna Blue

March 12, 2020
The Canadian-built model features a solid mahogany back and sides and a Richlite fretboard.

Breedlove Wildwood Concert Cutaway CE: The Premier Guitar Review

March 12, 2020
Sleek, stylish, affordable, and balanced, this compact, all-solid mahogany flattop excels in amplified performance situations.

Rig Rundown: Opeth

March 11, 2020
The Swedish prog-metal sorcerers dish on their longstanding PRS ties and uncover why they traded traditional tube amps for swappable high-gain Synergy modules.

Hidden Figures

March 11, 2020
Porridge Radio’s Dana Margolin, PG editors, and our Reader of the Month examine their underlying musical influences.

Gallien-Krueger Fusion 800S: The Premier Guitar Review

March 10, 2020
A wealth of tone-shaping possibilities—and not one but three 12AX7s—lurk in this featherweight 800-watt powerhouse.

Does String Gauge Really Matter? Of Course, But...

March 10, 2020
...There's a lot more to it than whether Billy Gibbons or SRV was "right."

Rombo Unveils New Guitar Strap Blocks

March 9, 2020
The improved design offers an easier method for changing them out and comes in two different textures.

Fender American Ultra Jazzmaster: The Premier Guitar Review

March 9, 2020
The Jazzmaster finally gets an upscale modern facelift—with enhanced playability and expressive potential as the payoff.

Supro Announces the Blues King 10

March 9, 2020
A 5-watt combo that features spring reverb, switchable FET boost, and Fat Drive circuits.

Last Call: 6 Ways to Make Friends with Our Common Enemy—Mortality

March 9, 2020
John Bohlinger's tips for keeping your body and mind primed for playing well into your golden years.

Danelectro The Breakdown: The Premier Guitar Review

March 8, 2020
Tone freaks, take note: It’s badass—but not just for the usual “bang-for-buck” reasons.

The Secret to Dissonant Double-Stops

March 7, 2020
Not all harmonies need to be “pretty.”