Shawn Hammond

NAMM '19 - Headrush FRFR-108 Demo

January 25, 2019

The multi-effector specialists show us their scaled-down, 1000-watt (peak power) 2-way speaker cabinet for modeling devices.

NAMM '19 - ESP LTD RM-600 Reba Meyers Signature Viper Demo

January 25, 2019

Shawn Hammond

Reba Meyers, guitarist for hardcore outfit Code Orange, demos her new signature Viper model.

NAMM '19 - Epiphone Dave Rude Flying V and Jared James Nichols "Old Glory" Les Paul Demos

January 25, 2019

Shawn Hammond

Dig Halestorm, Tesla, and/or stripped-down Les Paul sounds? Then check out the classic brand’s latest signature solidbodies.

NAMM '19 - Taylor Guitars Builders Edition 517e, 717e & 512e 12 Fret Demos

January 25, 2019

Shawn Hammond

Master Builder Andy Powers demos the new slope-shouldered, old-school-voiced body style that inspired the company’s recent V-Class innovations.

NAMM '19 - Eventide Rose Demo

January 25, 2019

Shawn Hammond

The tech gurus’ latest combines a whopping 50 seconds of delay-time/modulation functionality with an op-amp input stage that yields bucket-brigade-like warmth.

NAMM '19 - Orange Pedal Baby 100 & Trem Lord Demos

January 25, 2019

Shawn Hammond

The storied U.K. outfit shakes things up with a compact, solid-state platform for pedals, and an American-toned combo with the ability to switch between two trem speeds.

NAMM '19 - Ibanez RGA61AL & S61AL Demos

January 25, 2019

Shawn Hammond

PG takes a listen to two new Axion Series throwdown machines, one with Bare Knuckle Aftermath pickups, and the other with Fishman Fluence Modern ‘buckers.

NAMM '19 - Martin Guitars D-18 Modern Deluxe, Road Series & Dreadnought Jr Demos

January 25, 2019

Shawn Hammond

The acoustic mainstay demos new Modern Deluxe, Road Series, and Dreadnought Jr. instruments.

NAMM '19 - Tech 21 Geddy Lee SansAmp YYZ & Paul Landers Signature Fly Rig Demos

January 25, 2019

Shawn Hammond

Analog-amp-modeling pioneer Andrew Barta shows us the legendary Rush bassist’s streamlined preamp pedal, as well as Rammstein guitarist Paul Landers’ custom multi-effector.

NAMM 2019 Editors' Picks Day 2

January 25, 2019

Jason Shadrick, Shawn Hammond, Perry Bean, and Pete Thorn

Session guitarist/demo guy extraordinaire (and PG Tone Tips columnist) Pete Thorn joins us to discuss the latest gear from Ernie Ball, Alexander Pedals, Waterloo, Sound City, and more.

NAMM 2019 Editors' Picks Day 1

January 24, 2019

Perry Bean, Jason Shadrick, Shawn Hammond, and Bob Bruno

Watch Bobb Bruno of Best Coast join the PG crew to discuss highlights from the day, including new stuff from Taylor, Dunlop, Ibanez, Fender, and more.

Quick Hit: SoloDallas TSR4 Schaffer Replica Classic Review

January 6, 2019

Shawn Hammond

“Angus in a box”? Perhaps. But even tone weirdoes will be intrigued by this companding circuit’s unique, quasi-gated overdrive textures.

Tuning Up: The Scarlet Letter of Artifice

January 4, 2019

Shawn Hammond

The perils of the “fake it till you make it” mentality in music.

Life on the Edge of a Knife: Ergon Guitars’ Adriano Sergio

January 3, 2019

Shawn Hammond

The improbable journey from passionate woodworker to jazz bassist, navy SEAL, touring road tech for metal giants, and, finally, to luthier of exquisite handmade instruments.

Quick Hit: Dophix Nettuno Review

December 17, 2018

Shawn Hammond

Looking for violin-toned fuzz? This halo-wearing silicon fuzz from Florence makes it a cinch to dial.

Tuning Up: The Vintage Legitimization Myth

December 5, 2018

Shawn Hammond

Why do we love the lusted-after gear of yore? It’s a lot more complicated than we’d like to think.

Quick Hit: Gervana Ji Wei Distortion

November 2, 2018

Shawn Hammond

Five EQ bands and footswitchable mid-scoop boost converge in a stomp inspired by high-gain Mesas.

Mudhoney’s Mark Arm & Steve Turner: Not Doing It for the “Likes”

November 1, 2018

Shawn Hammond

The Seattle garage-rock legends accept our apology for the 30-year snub from guitar media, and discuss Digital Garbage—their 10th LP since helping to launch Sub Pop records.