Guitarists

Staff Picks: My First Amp

July 20, 2018

Premier Guitar Staff

My Morning Jacket’s Jim James joins us to discuss our very first amps, and where they are now.

Emil Werstler: “Devil in the Room” Song Premiere and Interview

July 19, 2018

Kate Koenig

A heavy metal virtuoso steps away from the genre for a solo debut packed with beats, samples, quick-cut style shifts, and—of course—plenty of scalding guitar.

Strats, Explorers, Les Pauls, AC30s, and a healthy amount of delay help form some of the most iconic tones ever recorded. Famed tech Dallas Schoo walks us through the ins and outs of The Edge’s expansive setup.

My First Guitar

July 17, 2018

Premier Guitar Staff

A dozen pro prayers share the story behind the first 6-string they ever had. Read about Al Di Meola’s Christmas Guild, Paul Gilbert’s Stella, the Steve Vai-signed Ibanez RG that Nita Strauss once coveted and now owns, and more.

Rig Rundown: Zao

July 11, 2018

Perry Bean

Even on borrowed gear, the metalcore pioneers are able to bring the thunder with a handful of ESP guitars, some Mesa/Boogie firepower, and a stash of gnarly fuzz pedals.

Here Lies Man’s Marcos Garcia: Afro-Metal Riffmaster

July 5, 2018

Tzvi Gluckin

Inspired by the hypnotic sound of Fela Kuti’s afrobeat and the grinding fuzz of Black Sabbath, the Antibalas guitarist pares his fretwork to the bone.

Brent Mason Live at Summer NAMM 2018

July 4, 2018

Jason Shadrick

One of the most influential country pickers of all time sits down to discuss his new-found teaching career, his unique picking style, and his forthcoming—hopefully—solo album.

Joey Landreth Live from Summer NAMM 2018

July 4, 2018

Jason Shadrick

Hear one of roots rock's rising stars dish on super-heavy strings, his approach to slide, and playing in open tunings.

Stephen Malkmus: The Unknowing Guitarist

July 3, 2018

Adam Perlmutter

The ex-Pavement frontman preserves the element of surprise in the solos and sounds he explores with his band, the Jicks, on their new album, Sparkle Hard.

Clairvoyant Chemistry: The Damned’s Captain Sensible and Paul Gray

June 26, 2018

David Von Bader

The punk-rock godfathers restart their guitar and bass partnership on the Damned’s first new album in a decade, Evil Spirits. And producer Tony Visconti takes their tones to the max.

Glassjaw’s Justin Beck: Double Agent

June 22, 2018

Paul Kobylensky

The post-hardcore band’s cofounder plays guitar and bass on Material Control, Glassjaw’s first album in 15 years, and pushes his heavy 4-string sound to the fore.

Joey Landreth: "Forgiveness" Song Premiere

June 21, 2018

Jason Shadrick

Hear the latest solo track from one of slide guitar’s brightest new stars.

Rig Rundown: Guided by Voices

June 20, 2018

John Bohlinger

Doug Gillard, Mark Shue, and Bobby Bare Jr. reveal how a few quirky vintage axes, some classic amps, and a few utilitarian pedals get the job done night after night.

Listen to the July 2018 PG Spotify Playlist

June 20, 2018

Premier Guitar Staff

This month's tracks include tunes from Meshell Ndegeocello, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Anthrax, Jane's Addiction, and more!

Tal National’s Fleet-Fingered Almeida

June 14, 2018

Tzvi Gluckin

The Tuareg guitarist braves electric shocks, faulty gear, sandstorms, and bootleggers to make groove-propelled music that crosses cultural and international boundaries.

Rig Rundown: Justin Timberlake and the Tennessee Kids

June 13, 2018

John Bohlinger

Go inside one of the hottest pop tours of 2018 and dig deep into the gear that Mike Scott, Elliott Ives, and JT himself take on the road.

Rig Rundown: Red Fang

June 6, 2018

Perry Bean

Witness how 5-string Krautsters, solid-state Sunn heads, and pitch shifters provide the stoner-metal band’s foundation for brute-force tones.

Feeling the Vertigo, Feeding the Vibe: Underøath’s Timothy McTague and James Smith

May 31, 2018

Tzvi Gluckin

Swearing off solos and flash, the guitarists focus on songcraft, soundscapes, and soul, and strip down with digital modeling for Erase Me, their band’s first studio album in eight years.

Rig Rundown: Stone Sour

May 30, 2018

Chris Kies

Guitarists Josh Rand and Christian Martucci, as well as bassist Johny Chow, provide the dirt on how a revamped lineup of axes (with passive pickups), no bass amps, and a fresh pile of pedals have reenergized the band’s hard-rock sound.