Rich Osweiler

Associate Editor Rich Osweiler started playing guitar at the tender age of 8, but over the years bass has become his main instrument. Prior to joining Premier Guitar, Rich worked at Acoustic Guitar for 10 years as associate publisher and director of marketing. He loves all types of music—from gypsy jazz to lo-fi and grindcore—provided the genre name isn’t preceded by the “contemporary” tag. Outside of music, Rich enjoys travel, skiing, woodworking, coaching baseball, and being a dad. He lives in Marin County with his 10-year-old daughter and their dog, Kiko.

10 Phasers Set to Stun

Tools for the Task

10 Phasers Set to Stun

Let the warped side of your creativity erupt with a phaser's magic modulation.

10 Acoustic Amps You Should Unplug Into

10 Humbucker-Sized P-90s You Should Try

10 Humbucker-Sized P-90s You Should Try

Put that router away and say hello to brighter, grittier tone with these drop-in, humbucker-sized single-coils.

Can This Elf Sit on a Shelf?

Can This Elf Sit on a Shelf?

Yes—and it'll also rattle windows with surprisingly full-sounding low end! The PG Trace Elliot Elf Combo review.

No Mics, No Cab, No Problem!

Tools for the Task

No Mics, No Cab, No Problem!

Streamline your stage or studio rig and increase your tone options at the same time with one of these speaker-simulation pedals.

Fender Trapper Bass Distortion Review

Fender Trapper Bass Distortion Review

Separate, stackable custom-voiced circuits make a strong and crunchy case for two being better than one.

10 Octave Pedals to Audition

10 Octave Pedals to Audition

An octave stomp can open creative doors in myriad ways—from adding muscle to your sound to unleashing octave-fuzz assaults, simulating a 12-string, and more.