12 PREMIER GUITAR NOVEMBER 2009 www.premierguitar.com
FEATURES + REVIEWS
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156 Schroeder Guitars Radio Lane
159 Acoustic Image Ten2 Combo
164 Jarrett Zaffiro XJ
169 Kragenbrink OM Fingerstylist
174 TomasZewicZ Amplifiers TZZ-15112
177 L.R. Baggs Venue DI
180 Fishman Aura Spectrum DI
184 65Amps Lil’ Elvis
187 VanAmps Reverbamate ASR- 1
and Sole-Mate
191 Fender’s Sonic Youth Signature
Jazzmasters
196 Hanson Chicagoan
REVIEWS
FEATURES
Buddy Guy: Keepin’ the
Blues Alive!
87 Buddy Guy: Keepin’ the Blues Alive!
The legend talks about his legacy,
and the future of the Blues.
98 Premier Clinic
The month’s Blues, Rock, Acoustic and Jazz Lessons,
presented by Hal Leonard.
108 Brad Paisley: Proud Gearhead
The country superstar talks about equipment, tone,
his influences, and his wife’s tolerance of that peculiar
affliction known as G.A.S.
117 The State of the Stomp
Tom Hughes examines the current state
of the effects pedal market.
124 The Stomping Grounds
Our pedal experts offer up their reviews of 25+
must-have stompboxes for your board.
142 Pedal by Numbers: Three DIY Kits
We did the work for you, and it’s easier than you think …
check it out.
152 Pimp Your Pedalboard
Seven pedalboard add-ons to help you trick out your stomps.
87
Martin’s JC Buddy Guy Blues Guitar, being played by the man himself.