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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John Bohlinger

Last Call: Know When to Hold ’Em

The risk, reward, and beautiful uncertainty of a life in music.

The Most Creative Delay Pedal I’ve Played in Years

Trey Anastasio’s Maxon DM2000 16-bit rack delay inspires a echo/filter/modulation machine that goes way deeper than simple repeats.

Inside the Amp Company Designing Joe Satriani’s Secret Weapon

His Guitar Was Stolen… This One Became His Signature

The Fender 75th Anniversary Telecaster Demo

Rig Rundown: Jack Ruch

The solo artist and YouTube instructor packs a classy combination of guitars, amps, and pedals for his live performances.

This Pedal Replaces 2 or 3 Pedals in My Rig!

Atmosphere abounds in a tremolo/reverb with dizzying mix-and-match potential.

Rig Rundown: Madison Cunningham

The wildly talented folk musician trusts aged nylon-strings, rubber bridges, and some choice pedals on the road.

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John Bohlinger

The risk, reward, and beautiful uncertainty of a life in music.

Trey Anastasio’s Maxon DM2000 16-bit rack delay inspires a echo/filter/modulation machine that goes way deeper than simple repeats.

The solo artist and YouTube instructor packs a classy combination of guitars, amps, and pedals for his live performances.

Atmosphere abounds in a tremolo/reverb with dizzying mix-and-match potential.

The wildly talented folk musician trusts aged nylon-strings, rubber bridges, and some choice pedals on the road.