Joe Bonamassa Announces Fall 2023 Tour
On the heels of the release of his live concert film and album Tales Of Time, Joe Bonamassa has announced a 26-date U.S. Fall Tour,…
Category: Premier Guitar
In Defense of Maple, an Unsung Tonewood
There have been many celebrated tonewoods throughout the history of lutherie. In the electric-guitar domain, ash, alder, and mahogany have been traditional choices. For acoustics,…
The Explorer That Got Away—and Inspired Hamer Guitars
Everyone has that “one that got away” story, and as a former small-time vintage-guitar dealer, I’ve got more than a few. The blue-chip examples that…
7 Ways to Improve Your Technique
Guitar technique refers to the physical skills and abilities necessary to play the guitar with precision, speed, and clarity. It encompasses everything from finger placement…
Mod Garage: Diving into Danelectro
Hello, and welcome back to Mod Garage. This month, we’ll take a closer look into the wacky world of Danelectro and their typical wirings.…
Bonnaroo Announces 2023 Superjam
Bonnaroo’s Superjam gathers an all-star lineup for a once-in-a-lifetime musical event. “This is going to be an incredible set of music with special guests…
Debashish Bhattacharya Pays Tribute to His Guru
Hindustani slide guitarist Debashish Bhattacharya first heard the music of legendary sarod player Ali Akbar Khan when he was just 2 years old. It…
Digitech/DOD Relaunches the DOD Meatbox
Originally introduced in the 90s, Digitech’s Meatbox is a low-end enhancer designed to add serious sub notes. Some have called the original 90s Meatbox…
NAMM 2023: The Good, The Bad, and the Ugly with Danish Pete Honoré
“There’s no money in non-diatonic notes!”—a validating cheeky word to the minor-pentatonic shredder guests at NAMM. In this ep, Rhett and Zach sit down…