Can You Make Pentatonics Better?
Great music tells a story. It builds on a plot and holds the listener’s attention as the story unfolds. We are especially moved by…
Category: Premier Guitar
10 Guitar Plugins That Ditch the Tubes
Thanks to modern technology, you can chase the sounds in your head with a rather minimal setup. Each of the 10 guitar plugins listed…
ESP Announces LTD Kirk Hammett Signature Series KH-V
The LTD KH-V is being made available in three finish/hardware choices: Black Sparkle, Red Sparkle, and Metallic Gold. “I actually got goosebumps when I…
A Guide to Essential Effects Plugins for Your Home Studio
Sure, DAWs come with their own stock effects plugins, but there’s an entire universe of other options available. Some can be individually downloaded, some…
Epiphone Introduces the 1958 Korina Flying V and Explorer
Epiphone and the Gibson Custom Shop announce the new 1958 Korina Flying V and Explorer. The Epiphone 1958 Explorer and Flying V are now…
Last Call: Is Your Gear a Blessing?
In Joe Bonamassa’s latest Rig Rundown, filmed in early 2022, Bonamassa showed us a beautiful, faded sunburst 1960 Gibson Les Paul Standard with a history.…
Danelectro Longhorn Baritone Review
Long-scale, 6-string Danelectros are among the great unheralded instruments in popular music. Consider Glen Campbell’s “Wichita Lineman.” It’s pretty close to a perfect song—a…
D’Angelico Guitars Introduces Deluxe Eric Krasno Brighton Signature Model
Designed in collaboration with Kraz himself, the Deluxe Eric Krasno Brighton combines his favorite aspects of vintage guitars and modern offerings in a sleek…
Rig Rundown: Kenny Wayne Shepherd [2023]
A slew of top-notch vintage and custom Strats, a 1960 Les Paul, and a wall of Dumbles keep the blues-rocker rolling. It’s been 11…
John Bohlinger Plays The Beatles on a Lava ME3
Join John Bohlinger as he takes you for a tour of the Lava ME3 by playing some of your favorite Beatles tunes. LAVA ME…