GigRig G2

The G2 impressed reviewer Joe Gore with its ease of use—impressive given the huge eight-bank/15-slot preset capabilities of this professional-grade switcher. With features like “stompbox mode” and programmable pre/post-gain settings, the sonic possibilities are mind-boggling. But as Gore remarked, “G2’s ultimate feat may be the way it makes these complex functions so disarmingly simple.”
$1,199 street
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In the years we’ve compiled our annual list of Premier Gear Award winners, we’ve probably never seen a list more eclectic than 2015’s. From high-gain monster amps and atmospheric reverbs to mini overdrives and wahs, 2015’s award winners covered all the bases.

As always, it was a joy to see how both big-time musical instrument industry players and little shops a step removed from the garage managed to haul in Premier Guitar’s prize for gear excellence. And if anyone’s counting, we’re pretty sure we also set a record for Premier Gear Award winners. So we hope you’re comfy—this list of primo gear may take some time to cover.