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Reader Pedalboards 2026
Gear

Reader Pedalboards 2026

From portable powerhouses to artist-owned collector pieces, here's what the PG community is bringing to the gig.

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Artist Features

Converge’s Kurt Ballou: Heavy by Design

With Love Is Not Enough, the guitarist and producer reaffirms Converge’s vision—while building the tools that power it.

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Artist Features

Chicago's Ratboys Lean Into a Feeling

On their new album, the indie-rock quartet opted for honesty. Guitarists Julia Steiner and Dave Sagan tell us why we should all try Singin’ to an Empty Chair.

Julian Lage: The Art of Limitations
Artist Features

Julian Lage: The Art of Limitations

The jazz-guitar virtuoso discusses his new album Scenes from Above, composing over 100 songs in 20-minute bursts, battling hum in midtown Manhattan, and overcoming focal hand dystonia to rediscover how to play.

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Artist Features

Blackwater Holylight’s Heavenly Heaviness

On Not Here Not Gone, Sunny Faris and Mikayla Mayhew keep the band’s “sensually murderous” stoner-doom fresh by trading instruments, experimenting with dynamics, and embracing the gloom.

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Artist Features

Why Jason Narducy and Michael Shannon Are Touring R.E.M.'s Iconic Albums

With the help of a crew of veteran players, film star Shannon and guitarist Narducy are taking the music of the iconic Georgia band out on the road.

Musician smiling while playing an electric guitar on stage against a brick wall.
Artist Features

Will McFarlane: Muscle Shoals’ Living Guitar Legend

As the last active member of the Swampers’ inner circle, the masterful guitarist carries the torch for one of the most distinctive sounds to emerge from America’s musical roots.