In Depth With Fender Eric
Clapton Signature Amps
We give you an exclusive look inside Fender’s amp fac-
tory in Corona, California with our video tour following
each step of building the company’s new, handwired, Eric
Demos
Pro Pedalboards,
Volume II
You made last year’s Pro
Pedalboards photo gallery the most
popular online story of all time!
We’re bringing it back better than
ever this year with new photos
of recent pedalboards from more
than 30 guitarists in all genres.
Search for: GALLERY: Pro
Pedalboards, Vol. II
Micro Bass Head Roundup
The hottest trend in bass amplification is ultra-portable heads
that pack tons of power into a lightweight package. We got our hands on seven of the newest and
most intriguing offerings and sort through the features to help you decide which one fits your needs.
In the roundup: Gallien Krueger MB200, Overton Flyweight 200, Carvin BX250 Micro Bass, Eden
WTX- 264, Euphonic Audio Micro, Markbass F1, and Genz-Benz Shuttle 9.0.
Search for: 7 Micro Bass Amp Heads for Any Budget
Firebird X
Reviewed
It’s controversial, it’s
packed with electronics, and—according
to Gibson—it’s revolutionary. We got our
hands on Gibson’s latest creation to see what
it’s all about, how it
sounds, and who would
put it to best use.
Search for: Gibson
Firebird X Electric
Guitar Review
POLL OF THE MOnTH
How many pedals are on your
pedalboard right now?
12%
11+:Yes,
I’m a mad
scientist
8%
None: I
don’t use
effects
4%
None:
I use rack
effects
16%
7-10: Hey, I
need options!
24%
4-6: A bit of
everything
36%
1-3: Just the
basics
Make your voice heard in this and next month’s poll question
—and other discussion topics throughout the month—by
clicking the “Questions” tab on our Facebook page.
Click on the
Giveaways
tab on Facebook
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Pass newsletter
at premierguitar.
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for your chance
to win these
prizes. There’s
new gear up for
grabs every
Wednesday!
WIn IT!
TC Electronic
PolyTune
October 26 –
November 1
EarthQuaker
Devices Chrysalis
Overdrive
November 2 – 8
Planet Waves
Tru-Strobe
Pedal Tuner
November 9 – 15
