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This month we take you inside the Winter NAMM show in Anaheim, California to recap the 27 products that wowed us most.

3 Paranormal Mod Projects That’ll Rock Your DIY World. Interviews: Tash Sultana, Matt Sweeney, Blessed’s Drew Riekman & Reuben Houweling. Reviews: Way Huge, Reverend, Origin, Walrus, Skreddy & more.

Our annual Pro Pedalboards issue features an up-close and personal look at 10 boards from a range of players.

Our cover story this month tackles the gargantuan task of highlighting the guitars, amps, and effects—and associated players—that epitomize the movements in rock ’n’ roll during each decade.

Our cover story this month is a true treat for longtime fans of Radiohead: After decades of avoiding guitar interviews, Ed O’Brien steps out of the shadows to gratefully ruminate with PG.

Longtime readers know that at the end of each year we highlight the gear that blew our minds over the last 12 months—stuff that wowed us so much in terms of tone, flexibility, build/design, and ...

This month’s cover story demystifies this sometimes-confusing stompbox niche and explains how the right fuzz can stoke inspiration in any genre imaginable.

This month the world-famous phenomenon that is PG’s annual Pedal Issue manifests itself with—count ’em!—33 in-depth and insightful stompbox reviews.

September 2017 Issue

This time around our annual Amp Issue is yet again packed with speaker-pumping coolness, including a cover story on seven amazing off-the-beaten-path vintage amps.

In addition to our usual crazily diverse lineup of gear reviews and artist interviews, this month we’ve got an array of acoustic-oriented coverage!

Our cover story this month talks to gruesome shredder extraordinaire John 5 about his latest Fender Custom Shop Telecaster and the making of his new album, Season of the Witch.

Fender’s Jaguar and Jazzmaster are experiencing something of a resurgence of late, but many players still consider them wonky and difficult to work with.

This month we take you inside the Winter 2017 NAMM show—the year’s biggest unveiling of new guitar gear—and show you the axes, amps, and stomps that wowed our editors most.

This year’s annual Pro Pedalboards issue features up-close-and-personal picks of the stomp stations used by Chris Robinson and Neal Casal, Prophets of Rage and RATM bassist Tim Commerford, Band of...

February 2017 Issue of Premier Guitar is here!

January 2017 Issue of Premier Guitar is here!

Premier Guitar December 2016: Just in time for year-end loot-o-rama celebrations of all stripes, this month we bring you our annual Gear of the Year feature highlighting the 73 Gear awards in 2016!

Premier Guitar November 2016: This month our “Echoes from the Garage” cover story examines the seminal bands, guitarists, and gear from the ’60s garage-rock movement.

Our annual pedals issue is here! Check out over 30 reviews and more!

PG scoured the floor at the annual Summer NAMM gear expo in Nashville, and our cover story this issue shares the deets on the most enticing new guitars, basses, amps, effects, and doodads to watch for

To kick off our annual Amp Issue, we’ve enlisted Tim Schroeder of Schroeder Amplification (whose clients include Nels Cline and Jeff Tweedy) to show you crucial things to consider before buying used.

This month our gear reviews include a killer array of acoustic tone toys—from Martin’s D Jr. to the Cole Clark CCFL2EC, Taylor’s 562ce, and parlor flattops from Fender and Ibanez.

In our cover story this issue, we talk to Tal Wilkenfeld, the young bassist who gained worldwide attention backing Jeff Beck, about her stunning stylistic development.

Twice a year we bring you a slew of guitar-modding projects to sate your DIY appetite.

Looking for your next gear fix? Our cover story this month takes you inside the Winter 2016 NAMM show to give you a look at the most intriguing new guitars, basses, amps, effects, and accessories.

Our annual pedalboards of the stars issue gives you an up-close-and-personal look at the coolest stomp stations from new artists and old favorites.

We all know the usual suspects when it comes to amps that bring the heavy, but for those who want something crazier—something more off the combat-boot-beaten path—our cover story takes a look at amps.

Our cover feature this month taps the craniums of some of the most knowledgeable and esteemed pedal builders in the industry to serve up the story and gory visual glory on rare, weird stompboxes.

PG spends the entire year putting a ridiculously diverse lineup of gear through a rigorous battery of tests, and this issue recaps the Premier Gear award-winning gear that blew our minds in 2015.

Cover artist Gary Clark Jr. ponders his eagerly anticipated new album, The Story of Sonny Boy Slim.

Our annual Pedal Issue skips the endless lists of catalog fluff and instead digs deep to offer insights and audio samples that help you figure out which of the coolest new tone toys match your needs.

As always, PG brings you the fastest, most comprehensive, most insightful coverage of Summer NAMM—Nashville’s new-gear extravaganza.

This year’s annual Amp Issue features a smorgasbord of invaluable knowledge for guitarists and bassists—from beginners to advanced players.

Our cover-story this month is a heartfelt tribute to the late blues legend B.B. King, who passed away just as we were going to press.

Gear fanatics rejoice! Our cover story this month details the droolworthiest guitars, basses, amps, and effects from Musikmesse—Europe’s biggest show for new music toys.

If you’re itching to mod your axe, you’ll find tons to dig in this issue.

Gear fanatics will find a lot to love in this issue. For starters, our cover story details 44 new instruments, amps, and effects that wowed us at the Winter 2015 NAMM show.

Pedal freaks rejoice! We’ve got info and close-up photos of 10 of the coolest stomp stations from our recent Rig Rundowns—from Pixies to Brent Mason, the War on Drugs, Larry Carlton, and more!

This incredibly diverse issue includes features on famed U2 producer and pedal-steel guru Daniel Lanois, drone-metal duo Sunn O))), alt-surf outfit the Mattson 2, and so much more!

Our annual DIY issue serves up a massive feature detailing our recommended mods for four famously affordable instruments—three 6-strings and a bass...

For our cover story this month, we tapped U.K. studio guru and vintage-gear dealer Tony Miln to scour the outlands of outboard gear to examine 20 unusual spring reverbs that promise ultimate...

This year’s Acoustic Issue features an in-depth introduction to the world of resonator guitars, a look at the stunning work of four stellar American luthiers, and six acoustic-oriented gear reviews.

Our annual Amp Issue is stacked to the chassis with killer amplifier info for everyone from beginners to expert players.

Our cover story this month is a chat with influential former Smiths guitarist (and now rather prolific solo artist and sideman) Johnny Marr, who talks to us about his latest album, Call the Comet...

It’s baaaaack! Our annual Pedal Issue—always the most anticipated of the year—is here again to blow both your mind and bank account with a trove of expert reviews on tone treasures for every taste.

In our cover story this month, Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger from hard-rock sensation Halestorm talk about their favorite gear and the process of writing for and recording their latest album, Vicious.

Premier Guitar December 2018: Heralding the end of another killer year in gear, this month we recap the 78 guitar and bass products that blew our minds in 2018.

Our cover story this issue is an interview with Adam “Nergal” Darski, frontman for influential extreme-metal outfit Behemoth.

Premier Guitar February 2019: Our cover story this month takes a look at the fascinating journey of Ergon Guitars’ luthier Adriano Sergio from being a kid obsessed with woodworking to being an in-dema

Stompbox junkies going into withdrawal since last year’s Pedal Issue should feel significantly sated this month, as we’ve both rounded up 16 pro pedalboards from across the stylistic spectrum that...

Premier Guitar April 2019: NAMM 2019 gear-show recap. Interviews with Sarah Longfield, Steve Gunn and Kurt Vile, Dream Theater’s John Petrucci and John Myung, Charlie Sexton, and Rush’s Geddy Lee.

DIY projects to turn three entry-level axes into secret weapons.

12 things every guitar tech (and aspiring amateur) should know.

The Raconteurs’ Jack White and Brendan Benson discuss their new album, Help Us Stranger. Summer Feature: Seasonal Flattop Maintenance and Care.

The Amp Issue! Marshall, Fender, Blackstar, Swart, and Laney reviews (plus PRS, Eventide, Teisco, DryBell, Audient, Rocket Surgeon, and more). Tube-swapping and solid-state-amps features. Interviews:

Summer NAMM gear recap. Interviews: Guthrie Govan, J.R. Bohannon, Psychedelic Porn Crumpets, Altin Gün, the Yawpers.

The Pedal Issue—31 stompbox reviews. Artist profiles: Fanny’s June and Jean Millington, Ty Segall, Jamaaladeen Tacuma, Robert Quine, Particle Kid’s Micah Nelson. Other reviews: Fender Jimmy Page Mirro

Kim Gordon, Opeth’s Mikael Åkerfeldt, Lillie Mae, Lightning Bolt’s Brian Gibson, and Jersey Girl Homemade Guitars’s Kaz Goto.

Recap of the year’s 60 Premier Gear Award winners, Killswitch Engage’s Adam Dutkiewicz and Joel Stroetzel, Brittany Howard, Billy Strings, Blackwater Holylight. Reviews: Chase Bliss, Peavey, Godin...

Nils Lofgren, George Lynch and Dug Pinnick, Olivia Jean, and Tyler Bates. Gear reviews: MXR, Karma, EHX, Cort, Fender, Silktone, Yamaha, Meris, TC Electronic, Vox, and Markbass.

17 guitar heroes hail their heroes, Korn’s James “Munky” Shaffer & Brian “Head” Welch, Ronnie Earl, Anthony Pirog, Los Pirañas’ Eblis Álvarez, and Jedd Hughes.

12 pro pedalboards (incl. Samantha Fish, Covet, Sleep, Nita Strauss, Brothers Osborne, and Judas Priest)—plus reader boards! Marcus King and Wood Brothers interviews.

Editors’ Picks from Winter NAMM. Interviews with Bumblefoot and Billy Sheehan, Nili Brosh, Drive By Truckers, and Alcest. 12 guitar and bass reviews.

Three bold projects for DIY-ers tired of the tame. Interviews: Anna Calvi, Eric Johnson, Kvelertak’s Vidar Landa and Maciek Ofsad, and Jeff Parker.

Interviews with Code Orange’s Reba Meyers & Dominic Landolina, Sonny Landreth, Big Thief’s Andrianne Lenker & Buck Meek, and Devon Gilfillian.

Acoustic tonewoods—and alternatives. Interviews: Willie Nelson...

When to rescue an old amp. Deap Lips’ Lindsey Troy & Steven Drozd, Orthodox’s Austin Evans, Wolfgang Muthspiel, and Early James. Reviews: Fuchs, Crazy Tubes, Balaguer, Daredevil & more.

Recording special—10 mistakes to avoid, plus mast-have gear! Artists: Ohmme’s Sima Cunningham & Macie Stewart, Clarence White, Division of Laura Lee, Thorbjørn Risager. Reviews: Taylor, Vox, Ibanez, S

The Pedal Issue! 26 reviews, plus features on trail-blazing boutique builders and nine of the planet’s weirdest stompboxes.

Premier Guitar November 2020: Artist interviews: Wata & Takeshi from Boris, Sarah Lipstate, Steve Swallow & John Scofield, Kurt Rosenwinkel. Reviews: Guild, Revv, Nordstrand, Rainsong, Aria, JHS.

Premier Guitar December 2020: In memoriam Edward Van Halen, Gear of the Year, and interviews with Mike Campbell, Marisa Anderson, and Songhoy Blues.

Interviews with Billy Corgan, Nile Rodgers, Thurston Moore, Wendy Eisenberg, and Death Valley Girls. Gear reviews: Boss, Maxon, MXR, Gibson, Tsakalis AudioWorks, and Serek.

Interviews with Kaki King, Nels Cline, Intervals’ Aaron Marshall, and Derek Day.

Pro Pedalboards from Opeth, Brendan Benson, Butch Walker, Suzanne Santo, Ally Venable, Caspian, Nick Perri & Mt. Joy. Reviews: Fender, Boss, Eventide, Bose, Taylor & EHX.

Killer Pedals Under $100, Interviews with Nova Twins' Amy Love & Georgia South, George Lynch, Lee Ritenour, and Loren Connors. Gear reviews: EHX, EarthQuaker Devices, Dunlop, Carr, Hughes & Kettner, a

IR-box roundup: Mesa/Boogie, Two Notes, Boss, Universal Audio. Interviews: Julian Lage, Harakiri for the Sky, Israel Nash. DIY pedalboard power. Reviews: Dunlop, Epiphone, Jam & more.

Interviews with Ani DiFranco, the Black Keys, Emma Ruth Rundle, Pino Palladino & Blake Mills, and Tyler & Shane Fogerty.

Tube-amp basics for beginners, four amp reviews—PRS, Fend-er, Supro, Mesa/Boogie—plus reviews on Godin, Harmony, Line 6, and more!

Prepare Your Tracks for a Mix Engineer. Interviews: Nancy Wilson, King Gizzard, Cannibal Corpse, Mark O’Connor, Squid. Reviews: Fender, Pigtronix, Gamechanger, Ibanez, PRS, & more.

Premier Guitar October 2021: Annual Pedal Issue with 25 stompbox reviews. Interviews: George Porter Jr., AFI’s Jade Puget, Rocco DeLuca & Daniel Lanois, Two Feet’s Bill Dess.

Premier Guitar November 2021: Dinosaur Jr.’s J Mascis, Hound Dog Taylor, Lindsey Buckingham, Robben Ford, Darkthrone’s Nocturno Culto & Fenriz, José González.

Pedal DIY for beginners. Interviews: Joe Bonamassa, My Morning Jacket, Emily Wolfe, Sam Fender, Liam Kazar. Reviews: Fender, EarthQuaker, Bogner, Gibson, Valco, HeadRush.

Premier Guitar December 2021: Annual Premier Gear Award winners. Interviews: Los Lobos, Boubacar "Badian" Diabaté, Alluvial, Hiatus Kaiyote, and Midhaven.

How to choose a modeler. Interviews with Santana, Mastodon, Zakk Wylde, Bruce Forman, & more. Reviews: Fender, Dunlop, EHX, Ampeg, Reverend, Boss, Blackstar & Keeley.

14 Pro Pedalboards, Steve Vai, Marissa Paternoster, Colin Linden, PG reader boards. Reviews: Boss, Schecter, UAD, TC Electronic, Dunlop, EHX, Orange, & more.

Slash & Myles Kennedy, Joshua Crumbly, Ben Chasny, Tonstartssbandht, How to Use Reverb Plug-ins. Reviews: Maestro, MXR, PRS, Magnatone, Taylor, Frost Giant, Eventide & More.

Animals As Leaders' Tosin Abasi & Javier Reyes, Joe Satriani, Sue Foley, Failure's Ken Andrews & Greg Edwards, Fine-Tune Your New Axe, & Reader Mods. Reviews: Gretsch, Harmony, MXR, Strymon & more.

Premier Guitar June 2022: Interviews with Yola, Calexico, Caroline Jones, Michael Gregory Jackson, and Buñuel. Gear reviews: Red Panda, Gibson, Source Audio, Supro, Walrus, Spaceman, and more!

The Acoustic Issue! Plus, Eric Johnson, Fontaines D.C. Taj Mahal, Bros. Landreth, Rick Holmstrom, and Earthless. Reviews: Martin, Fender & Riversong flattops, Walrus Audio, Solar GC1.6AFAB, & more.

Should You “Black-Panel” Your ’70s Fender? Artist interviews: Fantastic Negrito, Johnny Marr, Steven Wilson, & Miles Okazaki. Gear reviews: Squier, API, Gretsch, Yamaha, EVH, Line 6, and more!

Interviews with Muse, Wilco, Charlie Musselwhite, Farees, Kenny Greenberg, and Ty Segall. Reviews: Walrus Audio, Catalinbread, Fender, Taylor, Line 6, Charvel, and more.

Twenty-four reviews of killer stompboxes from Way Huge, EarthQuaker, Fender, EHX, Boss & more. Artist interviews: Megadeth, Adrian Quesada, Horsegirl, Billy Howerdel, Haunted Shores.

10 Young Players to Watch, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Vieux Farka Touré, Anna Butterss, Yves Jarvis, the Fixx's Jamie West-Oram. Reviews: Fender, Orange, MXR, Tech 21 & more.

2022’s best gear! Plus, interviews with Polyphia, Vernon Reid & Jamaaladeen Tacuma, and Snarky Puppy; behind the scenes of Fender’s American Vintage II Series; and new gear by PRS, Martin, and more!

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