Rig Rundowns

​Guitarists Nick Cogan and Cory Galusha lead the service with Jazzmasters, Les Pauls, and a mix of tube and transistor amps.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/drug-church

​King and fellow guitarist Drew Smithers—plus King’s own pater familias—bring the heat in this new Rundown.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/marcus-king-2026

​The English guitarist reps a surfy signature and killer Quad Cortex on his band’s latest tour.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/bring-me-the-horizons-lee-malia

Ahead of Hayley Williams’ recent solo show at the Ryman Auditorium, PG’s Chris Kies linked up with bassist Joey Howard and guitarists Bryan Robert Jones and Logan MacKenzie (also of Paramore). Check out what gear they’re using to back up Williams in this new Rig Rundown.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/hayley-williams-band

The southern rockers’ lead guitarist wields some serious firepower on the Crowes’ latest tour.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/the-black-crowes-2026

​The blues-rock guitar wizard goes back to basics.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/jared-james-nichols

​The veteran shredders packed signature electrics alongside Dragons and hydras on their recent American tour.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/satchvai-band

Back in April, southern-rock staples Gov’t Mule rocked the Pinnacle in downtown Nashville, and before the festivities, PG’s Chris Kies hung out with bassist Kevin Scott to take a closer look at the low-ender’s rumbling rig.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/govt-mule-2026

The beloved metal group packed the stage with digital modelers and a raft of shred machines on their spring tour.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/dethklok-2026

For more than 20 years, English guitarist Barrie Cadogan (aka Little Barrie) has been one of the go-to 6-string collaborators for England’s biggest rockers, from Morrissey and Liam Gallagher to Primal Scream, Paul Weller, and more.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/little-barrie

The Louisiana sludge-metal vets give us the lowdown on their setups.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/crowbar

​The metal titans’ lead guitarist shares his most dependable pieces of tried-and-true Gibson and Mesa/Boogie kit.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/lamb-of-gods-mark-morton-2026

​The solo artist and YouTube instructor packs a classy combination of guitars, amps, and pedals for his live performances.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/rig-rundown-jack-ruch

California singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham earned her first Grammy nomination in 2019, when she was just 23. A few years later, at 26, she won the Grammy for Best Folk Album, for her 2022 record, Revealer. Last year, she released her latest collection, Ace, her third with the storied label Verve Forecast.Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/madison-cunningham

​The veteran sludge slingers show off the goods in this subterranean Rundown.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/acid-bath

Back in February, PG’s Perry Bean headed over to Nashville’s Cannery Hall to catch up with his longtime friends in the Tennessee mathcore outfit the Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza. Before their gig, guitarists Layne Meylain, Josh Travis, and Eric Berngruber, along with bassist Mike Butler, took Bean through the Kiesel-and-Quad-Cortex-powered guts of their audio acrobatics.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/tony-danza-tapdance-extravaganza

At this point, Nashville heavy hitters All Them Witches are friends of the show. They’ve had their rigs rundown twice before, but like they say, the third time’s the charm.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/all-them-witches-2026

George Thorogood and the Destroyers have been burning the world up with their blues- and boogie-rock for more than half a century, and before their February gig at Nashville’s Grand Ole Opry, our Rig Rundown crew met up with Thorogood, tech Rev Jones, and veteran Destroyer Jim Suhler at PRS Nashville for a look at how they cook up their kick-ass riffage onstage these days.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/george-thorogood

The Sicilian guitar slinger travels light, carrying just a few trusted tools for some recent international dates.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/matteo-mancuso

The guitarist for the classic rock revivalists proves old amps, paired with even older guitars, is still a recipe for tonal success.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/tyler-armstrong-the-band-feel

The British-American bruisers achieve old-school sounds the authentic way: old-school gear.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/mirador

Spiritbox guitarist Mike Stringer and bassist Josh Gilbert reveal the low-tuned tools driving their alt-metal sound.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/spiritbox

​The legendary rockers, guided by lead guitarist Nancy Wilson, brought an all-tube assault on the road last year.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/heart

The guitarists back up the American rapping songwriter with gear from PRS, Kiesel, Reverend, and Kemper.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/rig-rundown-mgks-justin-lyons-and-sophie-lloyd

​When GWAR stomped through Nashville with the goriest gear of all, we had to take a look. PG’s Chris Kies caught up with the band at Marathon Music Works to hang with Grodius Maximus, Bälsäc the Jaws ’O Death, and Casey Orr (aka Beefcake the Mighty). The band rolls cab-free, armed with a stack of dangerously signature gear.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/gwar

The veteran Canadian rocker and his wingman Keith Scott count on hybrid rigs and golden Gibsons for their recent tour.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/bryan-adams

​Tom DeLonge and Mark Hoppus stuck to their signature guns on a recent American tour.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/rig-rundown-blink-182

John 5, the Tele-slinging guitarist, known for his solo work as well as time spent with Rob Zombie and Marilyn Manson, put out his latest record, Ghost, last year. On tour behind it, he stopped at Memphis’ Minglewood Hall, where PG’s John Bohlinger caught up with him for this new Rig Rundown.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/rig-rundown-john-5-2026

This year was a big one for the Rig Rundown crew! John, Perry, and Chris traveled to Boston, Cincinnati, Chicago, Milwaukee, and even a cave in Tennessee, while, of course, foraging in their home base of Music City to gather the biggest and brightest (and loudest) setups touring the world. Dive into...Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/top-10-rig-rundowns-of-2025

The country legend’s bandmates bring a range of low- to high-end gear to Nashville’s Basement East.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/the-lucinda-williams-band

PG brings you a hands-on look at some of the gear that the late Skynyrd guitarist used to change rock history.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/gary-rossington-collection

After a devastating theft in 2021, the metal band’s guitarist rebuilt his tone empire around some life-changing loans.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/russian-circles-2025

The legendary country musician and his right-hand man, guitarist Kenny Vaughan, prove that Fender guitars through Fender amps can still take you a long way in this world.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/marty-stuart

Bill Murray might be most famous for his acting in classics like Caddyshack, Ghostbusters, and Groundhog Day, but he’s also a bona fide belter and has performed as a singer on stages big and small over the years. A while back, he linked up with guitarists Mike Zito, Albert Castiglia, and Jimmy Vivin...Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/bill-murray-and-his-blood-brothers

The Wilco frontman’s ’90s pawn shop raids are paying off decades later.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/jeff-tweedy

The Australian shredder keeps things simple with signature PRS, Orange, and Gibson gear.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/orianthi

The long-running punk quartet pick prototypes, P basses, and Pauls for their latest live shows.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/afi-2025

Thanks to some key years working at a celebrated music store, this band of brothers has the goods.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/the-band-royale

Henri and Bill Cash, the brotherly guitar duo behind Los Angeles glam-rock band Starcrawler, linked with PG’s John Bohlinger before their gig at the Pinnacle in Nashville to show off some rose-colored rock tools. Check out highlights of their dazzling setups below, and tune into our full Rig Rundown to scope the full details.Brought to you by D’Addario.

Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/devon-eisenbarger

The in-demand gunslinger brings a load of silverware to arenas across the world.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/devon-eisenbarger

The cosmic-country cowboy touts a rig inspired by the greats and powered by a mix of vintage and modern-day gear.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/daniel-donato

Check out the gear that guitarists Frank Iero and Ray Toro and bassist Mikey Way brought out to shake stadiums this summer.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/my-chemical-romance

Step onstage for an inside look at the gear Pete Townshend and Jon Button relied on for the band’s legendary farewell shows.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/the-who-tour

California metal giants Deftones returned this year with Private Music, their first album in five years. In support of it, they ripped across North America on a string of headline shows and support slots with System of a Down.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/deftones

California metal giants Deftones returned this year with Private Music, their first album in five years. In support of it, they ripped across North America on a string of headline shows and support slots with System of a Down.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/deftones

Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/system-of-a-downSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeThe metal giants return to the stage with a show powered by gold-and-black axes and pure tube power.Except for two new singles in 2020, alt-metal icons System of a Down haven’t released new music in 20 years. But luckily for their fans, System—vocalist Serj Tankian, guitarist/vocalist Daron Malakian, bassist Shavo Odadjian, and drummer John Dolmayan—took their catalog of era-defining, genre-changing hard-rock haymakers on tour this year across South and North America.PG’s Chris Kies connected with Malakian onstage at Soldier Field in Chicago ahead of System’s second show at the football stadium. Malakian and his tech, Patrick Lachman, explained how some color-coded Gibson, Ibanez, and Friedman gear give Malakian the fire he needs to burn through the band’s legendary set.0:00 - Mark Tremonti & D'Addario0:15 - Daron Malakian Guitar Solo Intro1:28 - Subscribe to Rig Rundowns!1:38 - Chris Kies Intro1:53 - Daron Malakian Running Into SOAD Cover Band in Chicago5:08 - History of Stolen Guitars6:46 - What Does Daron Malakian Need From His Guitar?9:36 - Songwriting Tools10:17 - Unexpected Guitar Influences12:29 - Pride in Writing 'Addicted to the Violence' Album17:11 - Musical Phases & Abstract Songwriting19:12 - Freedom in Creating Your Own Art20:31 - Gibson Flying V to Honor Albert King's Lucy21:29 - Daron Malakian Large Triangle Guitar Picks & Playing Style23:55 - Daron Malakian Guitar Solo 224:53 - D'Addario Players Circle Rewards25:54 - Guitar Tech Patrick Lachman26:21 - Gibson SGs27:28 - Daron Malakian Strings & SOAD Tunings28:20 - When Do Guitar Changes Happen?28:57 - Ibanez Iceman29:42 - Gibson Flying V (Honoring Albert King Lucy)30:10 - Gibson ES-35531:36 - Ibanez Iceman (Gold Binding)32:09 - Setting Up Guitars for Daron Malakian33:24 - Rack Gear35:07 - Friedman BE-100 & BE-100 Deluxe Amps36:29 - Speaker Cabinets & Speakers37:30 - EQ'ing Daron Malakian's Amps38:31 - Daron Malakian Pedalboard39:04 - MXR Smart Gate Pro39:47 - Orbel Babayan Controlling Daron's Effects40:45 - Daron Malakian Guitar Solo 341:58 - Joe Glaser & D'AddarioFull Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/system-of-a-downSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeWin Guitar Gear: https://bit.ly/GiveawaysPGDon't Miss a Rundown: http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENLMerch & Magazines: https://shop.premierguitar.comPG's Facebook: https://facebook.com/premierguitarPG's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premierguitar/PG's Twitter: https://twitter.com/premierg

Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/linkin-parkSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeLearn how the reunited nu-metal pioneers are taking on the world once again.Linkin Park went on hiatus for seven years after lead vocalist Chester Bennington’s death in 2017, but last September, the band announced that they were returning with new music and a new lineup—including vocalist Emily Armstrong and drummer Colin Brittain. A new album, From Zero, was released in November 2024, followed by the single “Up From the Bottom” earlier this year, and this summer, the band tore off on an international arena and stadium comeback tour. Founding lead guitarist Brad Delson is still a creative member of the band, but has elected to step back from touring. And so on the road, Alex Feder takes his place alongside founding guitarist/vocalist/keyboardist Mike Shinoda, DJ Joe Hahn, and bassist Dave Farrell. PG’s Chris Kies headed to downtown Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena to meet up with Mike Shinoda, plus techs Mark, Ben, and Tracy, to learn how the band pulled off their much-anticipated gigs this year. 0:00 - Wolf Van Halen & D'Addario0:15 - Mike Shinoda Intro0:59 - Subscribe to Rig Rundowns!1:08 - Chris Kies Intro1:24 - Mike Shinoda on Playing Guitar & Keyboards Live2:08 - How Does Each Instrument Inspire Mike Shinoda4:07 - Mike Shinoda on Approaching Guitar4:55 - Guitar Shopping in Nashville5:47 - Mike Shinoda's "What I've Done" Strat6:41 - Mike Shinoda on Choosing Guitars for Tour8:30 - Mike Shinoda on Recreating Album Tones Onstage10:23 - Mike Shinoda on Production13:06 - Mike Shinoda's 'Meteora' PRS Custom CE 2414:51 - Mike Shinoda's Killspencer Leather Straps17:16 - Mike Shinoda's "Given Up" Gibson SG18:05 - Who Got Into PRS Guitars First?19:21 - Mike Shinoda's Fender Blacktop Baritone Telecaster21:05 - Mike Shinoda's Evolution as a Guitarist23:20 - What Gear Inspired Mike Shinoda on From Zero24:44 - Mike Shinoda's Keyboard Setup29:24 - Does Mike Shinoda Have More Fun on Guitar or Keys31:28 - Ever Thought About Keytar?31:51 - MIDI Guitar on "Casualty"33:10 - Mike Shinoda's Solo Section on Keyboards34:40 - D'Addario Players Circle Rewards35:40 - Mike Shinoda & Alex Feder (Brad Delson) Rack Setups47:41 - Brad Delson's (Alex Feder) "Hybrid Theory" PRS49:36 - Brad Delson's (Alex Feder) "One Step Closer" PRS50:10 - Brad Delson's (Alex Feder) PRS DC3 for 7-String Songs51:52 - Setting Up Brad Delson's Gear for Alex Feder to Play52:48 - Brad Delson's (Alex Feder) Fender Rory Gallagher Strat53:51 - Brad Delson's (Alex Feder) Fender Custom Shop Strat54:44 - Brad Delson's (Alex Feder) PRS Cust55:48 - Coup Card Game56:00 - Picks for Brad

Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/adam-millerVisit the Underdog: http://theunderdognashville.com/The prolific Australian guitarist brought his mastery to east Nashville, where we got a look at the gear he’s trusting overseas.Adam Miller has been compared to plenty of his most sacred influences— Tommy Emmanuel, Chet Atkins, Charlie Hunter, Bill Frissell—but he’s certainly carved a path of his own. This year alone, he’s released three records and undertook a U.S. tour to bring his delightful mix of jazz, groove, and beyond to eager listeners.Before his show at the Underdog in east Nashville, Miller took some time to show PG’s Chris Kies around his trusted tools for international touring, including a gorgeous custom Huber electric, a Collings acoustic, and some key items on loan.Shop Adam’s Gear:Seymour Duncan Wavelength Duo https://sweetwater.sjv.io/aOkLyjD’Addario NYXL https://sweetwater.sjv.io/6yRAoGD'Addario Nickel Bronze https://sweetwater.sjv.io/GK5QaEGrace Design ALiX preamp https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQYR6DLine 6 DL4 MkII Delay Modeler Pedal https://sweetwater.sjv.io/mOo3OeStrymon Flint https://sweetwater.sjv.io/QyAKk90:00 - Joe Glaser & D’Addario0:15 - Adam Miller Playing Intro1:39 - Subscribe to Rig Rundowns1:45 - Chris Kies Intro2:15 - Line 6 DL4 MkII3:17 - Recording Gallery Solo Improv Show4:08 - Gear Philosophy for Trio v Solo Gigs5:04 - Recording Neumann Sessions at Studio 6068:10 - Nik Huber Adam Miller Model12:12 - Strings & Tunings13:04 - Novo Serus J Baritone15:56 - Developing Rythmnic Touch17:26 - Collings C10 Deluxe19:10 - Grace Design ALiX20:57 - D’Addario Players Circle Rewards21:56 - Two-Rock Studio Signature23:16 - EQ’ing an Amp24:33 - Adam Miller’s Pedalboard32:26 - Pick33:29 - Advice for Guitarists35:38 - Adam Miller Outro Jam36:08 - D’AddarioFull Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/adam-millerSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeWin Guitar Gear: https://bit.ly/GiveawaysPGDon't Miss a Rundown: http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENLMerch & Magazines: https://shop.premierguitar.comPG's Facebook: https://facebook.com/premierguitarPG's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premierguitar/PG's Twitter: https://twitter.com/premierguitarPG's Threads: https://threads.net/@premierguitarPG's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@premierguitar[Brought to you by https://ddar.io/wykyk-rrJoin D’Addario’s Players Circle for free today to start earning points toward free gear: https://ddar.io/pc-rr]© Copyright Gearhead Communications LLC, 2025#guitar #rigrundown #guitarist #guitarplay

Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/ty-myersSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeWhen Ty Myers got injured a few years back and couldn’t play sports, he took to posting videos of himself on TikTok. Before long, his song “Tie That Binds” went viral on the platform, blasting him to overnight-star status. Now, with his debut album, The Select, under his belt, the 18-year-old is taking his songs on the road to packed-out rooms. PG’s John Bohlinger linked with country’s newest wunderkind at the Egyptian Room in Indianapolis to see how he brings his old-time-meets-new-world country to life onstage.Shop Ty's Gear:Fender Custom Shop Masterbuilt Stratocaster https://sweetwater.sjv.io/6y5m43Fender Stratocaster http://sweetwater.sjv.io/dO3KbkGibson SJ-200 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/2a9Z4GDunlop Volume (X) Mini https://sweetwater.sjv.io/q4n5vqPeterson StroboStomp LE https://sweetwater.sjv.io/3JrgGAOrigin Effects Cali76 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/RG37kyJHS Pedals Berkeley https://sweetwater.sjv.io/dOjYmyKeeley Katana https://sweetwater.sjv.io/N937rNBoss GE-7 7-band EQ Pedal https://sweetwater.sjv.io/AWnK4JMXR Duke of Tone https://sweetwater.sjv.io/yqQY7yKeeley Noble Screamer https://sweetwater.sjv.io/jrVEybBoss VB-2w https://sweetwater.sjv.io/YR37JqBoss TR-2 https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9gQOYWJHS Flight Delay https://sweetwater.sjv.io/K037DzEarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master https://sweetwater.sjv.io/PyVNgMStrymon Zuma https://sweetwater.sjv.io/rQ0aNyStrymon Ojai https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xkdnmx0:00 - D'Addario0:15 - Ty Myers Playing Intro0:46 - Subscribe to Rig Rundowns!0:57 - John Bohlinger Intro1:09 - Fender Stratocaster with Fat ’50s Pickups4:16 - Fender Custom Shop Master Built Strat (Dale Wilson)7:13 - Gibson SJ-2009:28 - Gallagher Ragtime Special12:35 - Two-Rock Silver Sterling Signature15:17 - D'Addario Backline Gear Transport Bags15:57 - Ty Myers' Pedalboard27:24 - Ty Myer's Sold-Out Select Fall Tour28:35 - Joe Glaser & D'AddarioFull Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/ty-myersSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeWin Guitar Gear: https://bit.ly/GiveawaysPGDon't Miss a Rundown: http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENLMerch & Magazines: https://shop.premierguitar.comPG's Facebook: https://facebook.com/premierguitarPG's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premierguitar/PG's Twitter: https://twitter.com/premierguitarPG's Threads: https://threads.net/@premierguitarPG's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@premierguitar[Brought to you by: https://ddar.io/wykyk-rr]© Copyright Gearhead Communications LLC, 2025</p