John Bohlinger

1 week ago | premierguitar.com | John Bohlinger

In sixth grade, I went to a strict Catholic school. When you have an Italian-Irish mother, that’s just part of the deal. The nuns had the look and temperament of the defensive line of the ’70s Oakland Raiders. Corporal punishment was harsh, swift, and plentiful–particularly toward boys—and we all feared them. All but one second grader. I can’t remember his first name; nobody used it, because his last name was Knievel.

1 week ago | flipboard.com | John Bohlinger

8 hours agoArt is more than a way to convey ideas and the beauty of the world. For many, it’s a financial investment. The right work of art can appreciate over time and, when sold, yield millions (upon millions) of dollars in profit. A painting’s sold price at auction can also clue us into trends and other …

1 week ago | premierguitar.com | John Bohlinger

The Billy Idol guitarist rides his Knaggs into Nashville. There’s nothing subtle about Billy Idol, so it tracks that there’d be nothing subtle about the guitars used onstage by his longtime guitarist, Steve Stevens. Famous for his guitar work with Idol and the Grammy-winning symphony of sustain “Top Gun Anthem,” Stevens brought a brigade of eye-popping signature electrics and some choice other jewels out on the road with Idol this spring.

1 week ago | premierguitar.com | John Bohlinger

Watch John Bohlinger test this tweaked-tweed concept, 11-watt combo with active EMGs, a '50s Strat, and a goldtop. Drawing from the iconic 50’s era 1×12 tweed combo from Fullerton that created the quintessential “American” guitar sound, the CJ 11 elevates this classic with enhanced tone shaping, mid/gain pull boost circuit, improved output performance, and the addition of a master volume, all while maintaining the original design’s signature appeal.

2 weeks ago | premierguitar.com | John Bohlinger

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