Premier Guitar

Premier Guitar is a U.S. magazine dedicated to guitar enthusiasts. Established in 2007 and located in Marion, Iowa, the magazine boasts a team of skilled musicians as its editorial staff. It features a range of content, including how-to guides, reviews of guitar equipment, and the latest news in the guitar world.

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Brad Paisley on Fish, Phish, and the Origins of the "Lost" Paisley Guitar

23 hours ago | premierguitar.com | Cory Wong

Welcome back for a special season finale of Wong Notes! We’ve saved one of the best for last: Brad Paisley.The celebrated shredder and seasoned fisherman joins host Cory Wong for one of this season’s most interesting episodes. Paisley talks his earliest guitar-playing influences, which came from his grandfather’s love of country music, and his first days in Nashville—as a student at Belmont University, studying the music industry.
J Mascis: Legendarily Loud | 100 Guitarists Podcast

2 days ago | premierguitar.com | Jason Shadrick |Nick Millevoi

J Mascis is well known for his legendary feats of volume. J Mascis is well known for his legendary feats of volume. Just check out a photo of his rig to see an intimidating wall of amps pointed directly at the Dinosaur Jr. leaderâ€™s head. And though his loudness permeates all that he does and has helped cement his reputation, thereâ€™s a lot more to his playing. On this episode of 100 Guitarists, weâ€™re looking at each phase of the trioâ€™s long career. How many pedals does J use to get his sound?
Marshall 1959 Super Lead Pedal Review

1 week ago | premierguitar.com | Ted Drozdowski

There’s only one relevant question about Marshall’s new 1959 Super Lead overdrive/distortion pedal: Does it sound like an actual vintage Super Lead head? The answer is, simply and surprisingly, yes. The significant difference I heard within the voice of this stomp, which I ran through a Carr Vincent and a StewMac Value Factory 18 kit amp for contrast, is that it’s a lot quieter than my 1972 Super Lead.
Teen Mortage's James Guile Rig Rundown

1 week ago | premierguitar.com | Chris Kies

Two guitars, two amps, and two people is all it takes to bring the noise. The day before they played the coveted Blue Room at Third Man Records in Nashville, the Washington, D.C.-based garage-punk duo Teen Mortgage released their debut record, Devil Ultrasonic Dream. Not a bad couple of days for a young band. PG’s Chris Kies caught up with guitarist and vocalist James Guile at the Blue Room to find out how he builds the band’s bombastic guitar attack. Brought to you by D’Addario.
Teen Mortage's James Guile Rig Rundown

1 week ago | premierguitar.com | Chris Kies

Two guitars, two amps, and two people is all it takes to bring the noise. The day before they played the coveted Blue Room at Third Man Records in Nashville, the Washington, D.C.-based garage-punk duo Teen Mortgage released their debut record, Devil Ultrasonic Dream. Not a bad couple of days for a young band. PG’s Chris Kies caught up with guitarist and vocalist James Guile at the Blue Room to find out how he builds the band’s bombastic guitar attack. Brought to you by D’Addario.
Ananashead Spirit Fuzz Review

1 week ago | premierguitar.com | Charles Saufley

One big, bad, and very boss, no-frills fuzz. On the surface, fuzz is an almost barbarian concept—a nasty sound that’s easy to grasp in our imaginations. But contrast David Gilmour’s ultra-creamy Big Muff sounds with James Gurley’s free and visceral fuzz passages from Big Brother and the Holding Company’s Cheap Thrillsand you remember that two different fuzzes, in the hands of two different players, can speak very different languages.
Lari Basilio Finds True Redemption

1 week ago | premierguitar.com | Joe Charupakorn

“The journey of this album actually coincides with my motherhood journey,” says Lari Basilio, speaking about her newest release, Redemption. “When I started writing the songs, I had no idea that I was pregnant. It was always a dream of mine to become a mom.” However, tragedy struck shortly after Basilio learned of her pregnancy. “A few weeks later, unfortunately, I had to deal with the miscarriage of my very first baby. It was actually one year ago,” recalls Basilio. “It was a very sad time.
Let's (Not) Argue About Phish

1 week ago | premierguitar.com | Jason Shadrick |Nick Millevoi

Just because Phish got shunned by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year doesn’t mean they’re not one of the most influential bands in rock. Just because Phish got shunned by the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this year doesn’t mean they’re not one of the most influential bands in rock. In fact, more than 329,000 fans voted for their induction! And Phish guitarist Trey Anastasio has led those legions for over four decades.
Justin and Dan Hawkins of the Darkness Find the Humor in Hard Rock

1 week ago | premierguitar.com | Evan Haga

The bold English band return with their eighth record, Dreams on Toast. The brotherly guitar duo tell us about their pilgrimage back to Tonehenge. The experience of locking in with the Hawkins brothers for an hour of conversation is not unlike absorbing their gonzo, wildly effervescent take on classic hard rock. To be sure, Justin, 49, the band’s frontman and de facto lead guitarist, and Dan, 48, who plays guitar, produces, and contributes backing vocals, keep you on your toes.
Joe Satriani on Scales, Sustainiacs, and Sunglasses

2 weeks ago | premierguitar.com | Cory Wong

Legendary shredder Joe Satriani was the first ever guest on Wong Notes, so it makes sense that heâs the first returning sit-in with Cory Wong. He teases a new song with Sammy Hagar, plus delves into the intricacies of Eddie Van Halenâs playing and why he canât quite replicate itâevery guitarist has their strengths and deficiencies, claims Satch. And believe it or not, Satriani didnât figure standing in front of huge crowds to be one of his strengths when he was younger.