Effects Tools for the Task: Clean Boosts Simple, yes, but a clean-boost pedal like the 10 here can do a lot more than a simple bump in dBs. Rich Osweiler Mar 16, 2018
Gear PureSalem Mendiola Review A graceful and thoughtfully executed mashup of Fender, Gibson, and Eko elements adds up to a lean, clean, and mean performance 6-string. Charles Saufley Mar 16, 2018
Artists Masters of "Musical ADD": Umphrey’s McGee’s Brendan Bayliss and Jake Cinninger The secret prog-rock band’s guitar duo doubles down on their radical sounds and makes a fearless, recombinant new album, it’s not us. Jack Silverman Mar 15, 2018
Gear Matthews Effects The Chemist Review Clever switching options and multiple modulation and octave textures make this compact pedal a sound laboratory. Matthew Holliman Mar 15, 2018
Joe Gore's Recording Guitarist The Recording Guitarist: Maximizing Your Mix Loud and proud? Or phony and flat? Joe Gore Mar 14, 2018
Artists Converge: Kurt Ballou’s Second Nature The hardcore guitar hero and producer discusses the band's new LP, The Dusk in Us—as well as his new GodCity instrument and pedal outfit. David Von Bader Mar 13, 2018
Gear Todd Sharp JOAT 20 Review A studio ace's decades of session experience informed this combo's galaxy of tones—and all without a traditional tone stack. Joe Gore Mar 13, 2018
Gear Sublime Chieftain Deluxe Review A budget-friendly semi-hollowbody with something rare in its price range: a unique personality. Joe Gore Mar 12, 2018
NAMM Tone Tips: Takeways from Winter NAMM 2018 Always on the lookout for the latest tone tools, Pete Thorn makes his annual pilgrimage to DisneyNAMM to find innovation is alive and well in guitar land. Pete Thorn Mar 12, 2018
Pro-Advice Staff Picks: Wake Up! What tunes put you in the mood to seize the day? Hyvmine guitarist Al Joseph and Premier Guitar staffers share their picks. Premier Guitar Staff Mar 09, 2018