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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Last Call: How Record Labels Survived the Digital Apocalypse

From vinyl to streaming, record labels have evolved and adapted. Our columnist examines how the industry transformed and what comes next for artists.

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John Bohlinger

Rig Rundown: John 5 [2026]

The theatrical Telecaster master shows off an eye-popping yet ghoulishly simple rig.

Last Call: How Record Labels Survived the Digital Apocalypse

From vinyl to streaming, record labels have evolved and adapted. Our columnist examines how the industry transformed and what comes next for artists.

Rig Rundown: Marc Ford and Doug Pettibone (The Lucinda Williams Band)

Rig Rundown: Gary Rossington Collection

The Chorus Pedal for Players Who Hate Chorus

Keeley Nocturne Stereo Reverb with 3 Modes!

Analog vs Digital Guitar Gear: Why the Future Is Already Here

Our analog-loving columnist confronts the digital future.

The Man Who Fixed Guitar Tone

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John Bohlinger

The theatrical Telecaster master shows off an eye-popping yet ghoulishly simple rig.

From vinyl to streaming, record labels have evolved and adapted. Our columnist examines how the industry transformed and what comes next for artists.

Our analog-loving columnist confronts the digital future.