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Rig Rundown: Peter Frampton

One of classic rock’s most revered players walks us through his expansive collection of modded Marshalls, iconic Les Pauls, and vintage stomps.

John Bohlinger
By John BohlingerFeb 17, 2016
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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Frampton purchased this 1964 Gibson ES-335 from Gary Dick at Gary’s Classic Guitars in Cincinnati, OH, to replace another ’64 335 that was also lost in the Nashville flood. Frampton’s 335s are also strung with .009–.042 sets, but he replaces the 5th and 6th strings with a .034 and .044, respectively.

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