John Bohlinger

John Bohlinger is a Nashville-based multi-instrumentalist best known for leading the band on NBC's Nashville Star, serving as music director for the CMT Awards and specials on PBS and GAC, and of course for his appearances in PG Rig Rundown, Review Demo, Axes & Artifacts, and What Bohlinger Plays videos.

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John Bohlinger

The Digital Amp That Won Over Bonamassa

From a full 85 watts down to .5, this digital homage delivers full-throated, big-tweed flavor and modern studio and stage versatility.

Last Call: The Coolest Guy in the Room

John Bohlinger remembers his employer, mentor, and friend Jon Small—one of the great connectors in music.

Rig Rundown: GA-20

Two guitarists, no bass player, and not a single GA-20 onstage.

I’ve Used a Keeley Compressor for 20 Years!

Keeley celebrates 25 years of compression with germanium transistor-driven version of a classic.

Factory Tour: Keeley Electronics

Charlie Worsham: From Nashville Sideman to Solo Star

Last Call: Archery for Musicians

What Kyūdō, “no-mind,” and the paradox of non-striving can teach anyone who steps onstage.

Rig Rundown: Steel Beans

The one-man band runs a pair of ‘60s amps in stereo and a pedalboard he plays with his feet while drumming.

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John Bohlinger

From a full 85 watts down to .5, this digital homage delivers full-throated, big-tweed flavor and modern studio and stage versatility.

John Bohlinger remembers his employer, mentor, and friend Jon Small—one of the great connectors in music.

Two guitarists, no bass player, and not a single GA-20 onstage.

Keeley celebrates 25 years of compression with germanium transistor-driven version of a classic.

What Kyūdō, “no-mind,” and the paradox of non-striving can teach anyone who steps onstage.

The one-man band runs a pair of ‘60s amps in stereo and a pedalboard he plays with his feet while drumming.