February 2016

Fender Acoustic SFX Review

February 2, 2016

Charles Saufley

A stylish makeover of the SFX acoustic amps yields pretty sounds and sound-tweaking flexibility.

The AutistiX: Butterflies & Demons

February 1, 2016

Shawn Hammond

Three differently abled young Londoners inspire audiences, filmmakers, and even Sir Tom Jones with relentless humor, fearless performances, and a burning passion.

Quick Hit: Providence Bass Boot Comp Review

January 31, 2016

Rich Osweiler

Providence delivers a little blue box for bassists that’s chock-full of compression tooling.

Tools for the Task: Soundhole Pickups

January 29, 2016

Looking for a simple way to amplify your acoustic? Fill that hole with an easy-to-install soundhole pickup.

La Luz: Doom-Wop Duality

January 28, 2016

David Von Bader

Shana Cleveland, guitarist for surf-noir quartet La Luz, discusses sophomore LP Weirdo Shrine.

Sire Marcus Miller V7 Review

January 26, 2016

David Abdo

Sire Guitars and Marcus Miller team up to produce an impressive J-style bass at a price that doesn’t quite seem real.

SIMO: New Interview and Exclusive Full Album Stream

January 25, 2016

Bill Murphy

To set the vibe for his power trio’s second album, JD Simo headed to the Allman Brothers’ Museum in Macon and got his hands on Duane Allman’s ’57 goldtop.

Megadeth’s Dave Mustaine and David Ellefson

January 19, 2016

Emile Menasché

The thrash metal pioneers plot world conquest via Dystopia, an edgy new album that revisits the band’s roaring roots while showcasing the blazing Kiko Loureiro on guitar.

PRS SE 277 Baritone Review

January 19, 2016

Ted Drozdowski

This B-to-B-tuned 6-string is easy to play and boasts versatile, articulate, wide-ranging tones.

Quick Hit: DryBell Vibe Machine Review

January 18, 2016

Shawn Hammond

Is this pint-sized, painstaking Uni-Vibe clone the be all and end all for vintage modulation aficionados?

Tuning Up: Death to Asinine Clickbait!

January 18, 2016

Shawn Hammond

Yes, we get the headline irony, but here’s our solemn promise to not shovel you sh!t.

State of the Stomp: Conserving Energy

January 17, 2016

Brady Smith

The power of positive thinking is the best adaptor for the voltage flow of life.

Digging Deeper: Intro to Afro-Cuban Guitar

January 16, 2016

Jared Meeker

Create engaging rhythms by combining montunos, claves, tumbaos, and more.

Supersonic Blues Machine: “Remedy” Exclusive Song Premiere

January 15, 2016

Premier Guitar Staff

Featuring guest appearances from such stellar guitarists as Billy Gibbons, Warren Haynes, Eric Gales, Chris Duarte, and Robben Ford, SBM’s debut album West of Flushing, South of Frisco is packed with sweet, stinging guitar and slamming backbeats.