Rig Rundowns
413 episodes - English - Latest episode: 18 days ago - ★★★★★ - 70 ratingsPremier Guitar’s world-famous Rig Rundowns take you backstage to explore the live gear used by your favorite guitar and bass players. Whether you’re into shred, country, indie, or classic rock, Rig Rundowns give you the lowdown on the instruments, pedals, and amps powering the biggest acts on the road today—and often we even coax them into demoing their favorite settings. Listen now and pick up new tricks for how to set up your rig!
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Episodes
Hank Williams III [2010]
July 06, 2020 21:14 - 13 minutes - 18.1 MBChris Kies is On Location in Des Moines, IA, at People's Court where he catches up with country/metal artist Hank Williams III. In this Rig Rundown segment, Hank Williams III walks us through the setups that he uses on a nightly basis--one for his traditional country set and another for his metal set.
The World Is a Beautiful Place & I Am No Longer Afraid to Die’s Chris Teti
July 02, 2020 16:10 - 35 minutes - 48.9 MBThe guitarist/producer reveals how an EHX Pitch Fork downsized his touring guitar boat and admits the difficulties of cherry-picking stomps for the band’s spiraling, atmospherically-moody, indie odysseys.
Four Year Strong [2015]
June 29, 2020 11:31 - 18 minutes - 25.3 MBThe melodic hardcore pop-punkers dish the dirt on dirty gear.
Rig Rundown: Jim Ward
June 24, 2020 20:18 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MBThe former At the Drive-In renegade talks about using a Jazzmaster for his “humble workhorse” rhythm role, growing as singer/songwriter within Sparta, and “making” solos with three digital delays.
Thrice’s Dustin Kensrue and Teppei Teranishi [2016]
June 22, 2020 11:25 - 23 minutes - 32.8 MBExperimenting with odd-time signatures and unusual tunings isn’t the only reason for the band’s unique mojo—a few eye-popping guitars, classic amps, and a pile of pedals are also required for their brand of melodic post-hardcore.
Mt. Joy's Sam Cooper
June 17, 2020 20:21 - 34 minutes - 47.7 MB“Astrovan” took him from lawyer to soulful indie-pop headliner on the back of his rewired, ragged ’69 Jag and a bed of shimmering ’verbs and reversed delays.
Deafheaven
June 15, 2020 11:57 - 26 minutes - 37.1 MBGuitarists Kerry McCoy and Shiv Mehra might have similar tastes in gear, but their approach to combining modern metal riffs with soundscape samples sets them apart.
Luke Schneider
June 10, 2020 20:49 - 1 hour - 156 MBThe hippie-cowboy pedal steeler for Orville Peck and Margo Price breaks out modulation mutators and synth stomps for a solo mission full of ethereal bends and sublime swells combining cosmic country and ambient new wave. Get His Gear: https://bit.ly/LukeSchneiderRR Don't Miss a Rundown: http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENL Subscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTube
The Kills' Jamie Hince and Alison Mosshart [2016]
June 08, 2020 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MBThis dynamic art-rock duo uses a classy combo of vintage Hofners, Gretsches, Selmers, and a few secret weapons to create a mesmerizing original sound.
Eric Krasno
June 03, 2020 19:22 - 1 hour - 69.8 MBThe co-founding guitarist for Soulive and Lettuce, Grammy-winning bandmate in Tedeschi Trucks, and producer for Norah Jones and 50 Cent welcomes PG into his new California home studio for a tour of his tone treats.
REO Speedwagon's Dave Amato [2013]
June 01, 2020 11:30 - 21 minutes - 25 MBPremier Guitar's Jason Shadrick is on location in Moline, IL, where he catches up with REO Speedwagon guitarist Dave Amato who details his rig during the recent Midwest Rock 'n Roll Express tour with Styx and Ted Nugent. Don't Miss a Rundown: http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENL Subscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTube
JD McPherson [2015]
May 25, 2020 12:00 - 22 minutes - 25.5 MBThe retro roots-rocker shows how he gets yesteryear tones with new beauties from Fender, TK Smith, and Texotica. Don't Miss a Rundown: http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENL Subscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTube
Brian Fallon
May 20, 2020 21:14 - 53 minutes - 61.6 MBIn this episode, we catch up with New Jersey rocker Brian Fallon. The Gaslight Anthem founder just released his third solo album, Local Honey, that broadens his solo sound with polished storytelling cast over an Americana backdrop. The charismatic frontman virtually welcomes PG’s Perry Bean into his home studio for a 50+-minute hang that covers the various custom Fender Teles, explains the triumphs (and agony) of reconstructing amps, and details his holy-grail drive. [Facing a mandatory s...
Jimmy Eat World [2017]
May 18, 2020 12:15 - 34 minutes - 39 MBJim Adkins and Tom Linton tossed their traditional setup to the side and packed up some P-90-loaded axes for their latest tour. Article & photos: http://bit.ly/JimmyEatWorldRR Don't Miss a Rundown: http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENL Subscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTube
Gear Gods' Trey Xavier
May 13, 2020 20:39 - 1 hour - 95.9 MBThis YouTuber gives the 411 on headless hellraisers, a flexible four-channel head, angry stacked drives, and the digital rack sorcery that fortifies his tone bunker. Don't Miss a Rundown: http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENL Subscribe to PG's YouTube Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTube
Chris Robinson Brotherhood [2016]
May 11, 2020 17:30 - 53 minutes - 61.4 MBPsychedelia reigns with the band’s stash of boutique guitars, workhorse amps, and tone-shaping stomps.
Cory Branan
May 07, 2020 02:09 - 32 minutes - 37.3 MBThe Memphis honky-tonkin’, Tele-twangin’ songster reveals his beefed-up guitarsenal with 6-string stalwarts, a custom 3rd Power combo, and a stockpile of stomps. Don't Miss a Rundown: http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENL Subscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTube
Elder
April 30, 2020 07:34 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBSwooshing Pink Floyd vibes, kerranging Sleep chugs, and mutating mellow Motorpsycho tones symbiotically swirl in this guitar duo’s growing setups.
Papa Roach
April 28, 2020 22:48 - 11 minutes - 10.8 MBThe alt-rockers chat about reducing their tonal footprint and working with Schecter and Lakland on their choice axes.
Howling Giant
April 23, 2020 02:10 - 34 minutes - 31.5 MBA Reverend V, two fiery British-voiced heads, and some tone-sizzling, time-bending stomps fire this warped comet rider into psychedelic spaces.
Brendan Benson [2020]
April 16, 2020 19:39 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MBA trip into a bona fide Raconteurs’ inner lair of rare vintage acoustics, super vibey amps, and a few choice goldtops. Mentioned in this episode: Shred With Shifty Did you ever wonder how the most epic guitar solos of our time were crafted? Let Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters be your tour guide and listen in as he breaks down legendary guitar solos with the artists themselves. Click below to subscribe to the podcast! Full Video Episodes: http://volume.com/shifty Apple Podcasts: http...
The Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner [2013]
April 13, 2020 14:30 - 24 minutes - 22.6 MBThe Yeah Yeah Yeahs' Nick Zinner explains why his first-ever guitar is still his main one, and we get a detailed look at the four-amp, four-pedalboard rig he uses live. Mentioned in this episode: Shred With Shifty Did you ever wonder how the most epic guitar solos of our time were crafted? Let Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters be your tour guide and listen in as he breaks down legendary guitar solos with the artists themselves. Click below to subscribe to the podcast! Full Video Episod...
Cedric Burnside
April 09, 2020 02:10 - 11 minutes - 10.1 MBA true lion of Mississippi hill-country blues continues paving his family’s legacy with his no-nonsense setup. Mentioned in this episode: Shred With Shifty Did you ever wonder how the most epic guitar solos of our time were crafted? Let Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters be your tour guide and listen in as he breaks down legendary guitar solos with the artists themselves. Click below to subscribe to the podcast! Full Video Episodes: http://volume.com/shifty Apple Podcasts: https://podc...
All That Remains [2013]
April 06, 2020 21:24 - 13 minutes - 12.2 MBThe East Coast shredders talk about their favorite Jackson and Charvel axes, how they fell in love with the EVH 5150III heads, and what are there go-to boxes. Mentioned in this episode: Shred With Shifty Did you ever wonder how the most epic guitar solos of our time were crafted? Let Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters be your tour guide and listen in as he breaks down legendary guitar solos with the artists themselves. Click below to subscribe to the podcast! Full Video Episodes: http:/...
Ally Venable
April 02, 2020 00:40 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThis up-and-coming, Texas-blues rocker walks through how she gets her huge tones. Mentioned in this episode: Shred With Shifty Did you ever wonder how the most epic guitar solos of our time were crafted? Let Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters be your tour guide and listen in as he breaks down legendary guitar solos with the artists themselves. Click below to subscribe to the podcast! Full Video Episodes: http://volume.com/shifty Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1690...
Death Cab for Cutie [2015]
March 30, 2020 14:30 - 21 minutes - 19.7 MBThe Pacific Northwest alt rockers talk short-scale Fenders and Lakeland Ps. Mentioned in this episode: Shred With Shifty Did you ever wonder how the most epic guitar solos of our time were crafted? Let Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters be your tour guide and listen in as he breaks down legendary guitar solos with the artists themselves. Click below to subscribe to the podcast! Full Video Episodes: http://volume.com/shifty Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1690423642...
Neil Zaza
March 26, 2020 01:33 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBNow that he’s ditched heavy amps for a digital rig, the melodic shredder shares his secrets for utilizing modern modeling tech. Mentioned in this episode: Shred With Shifty Did you ever wonder how the most epic guitar solos of our time were crafted? Let Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters be your tour guide and listen in as he breaks down legendary guitar solos with the artists themselves. Click below to subscribe to the podcast! Full Video Episodes: http://volume.com/shifty Apple Podca...
Saturday Night Live's Jared Scharff [2012]
March 23, 2020 14:00 - 15 minutes - 14.3 MBRebecca Dirks is on location at Studio 8H at 30 Rock in New York, NY, where she catches up with SNL house-band guitarist Jared Scharff. In this segment, Scharff talks using Fano Guitars, 65 Amps, and various pedals from boutique companies while working within the live show context every Saturday night. Mentioned in this episode: Shred With Shifty Did you ever wonder how the most epic guitar solos of our time were crafted? Let Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters be your tour guide and liste...
Brandon “Taz” Niederauer
March 18, 2020 21:28 - 15 minutes - 14.4 MBOne of guitar’s most promising young firebrands breaks down his signature D’Angelico, explains why he prefers Boogies, and then demos some vintage stompboxes. Mentioned in this episode: Shred With Shifty Did you ever wonder how the most epic guitar solos of our time were crafted? Let Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters be your tour guide and listen in as he breaks down legendary guitar solos with the artists themselves. Click below to subscribe to the podcast! Full Video Episodes: http:/...
All Time Low [2015]
March 16, 2020 13:30 - 16 minutes - 14.8 MBThe SoCal punk outfit rocks a mix of classic Fender and ESP instruments with cutting-edge Kemper gear. Mentioned in this episode: Shred With Shifty Did you ever wonder how the most epic guitar solos of our time were crafted? Let Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters be your tour guide and listen in as he breaks down legendary guitar solos with the artists themselves. Click below to subscribe to the podcast! Full Video Episodes: http://volume.com/shifty Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.app...
Opeth
March 12, 2020 00:08 - 29 minutes - 26.6 MBThe Swedish prog-metal sorcerers dish on their longstanding PRS ties and uncover why they traded traditional tube amps for swappable high-gain Synergy modules. Mentioned in this episode: Shred With Shifty Did you ever wonder how the most epic guitar solos of our time were crafted? Let Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters be your tour guide and listen in as he breaks down legendary guitar solos with the artists themselves. Click below to subscribe to the podcast! Full Video Episodes: http:...
Dashboard Confessional's Chris Carrabba [2015]
March 09, 2020 13:00 - 42 minutes - 39.1 MBTake a look at the vintage electrics, delectable Martins, and essential effects that help power the band’s brand of emo rock. Mentioned in this episode: Shred With Shifty Did you ever wonder how the most epic guitar solos of our time were crafted? Let Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters be your tour guide and listen in as he breaks down legendary guitar solos with the artists themselves. Click below to subscribe to the podcast! Full Video Episodes: http://volume.com/shifty Apple Podcast...
Josh Smith
March 05, 2020 01:55 - 26 minutes - 24.2 MBA bona fide blues shredder breaks down his powerful pedalboard and rips some licks on his trusty Chapin T-style axe. Mentioned in this episode: Shred With Shifty Did you ever wonder how the most epic guitar solos of our time were crafted? Let Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters be your tour guide and listen in as he breaks down legendary guitar solos with the artists themselves. Click below to subscribe to the podcast! Full Video Episodes: http://volume.com/shifty Apple Podcasts: https:...
Los Lonely Boys' Henry Garza
March 02, 2020 22:35 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBPG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location Iowa City, Iowa with Los Lonely Boys. In this video Henry Garza and guitar tech Ish Flores talk to Rebecca about the gear they use while out on the road. Mentioned in this episode: Shred With Shifty Did you ever wonder how the most epic guitar solos of our time were crafted? Let Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters be your tour guide and listen in as he breaks down legendary guitar solos with the artists themselves. Click below to subscribe to the podcast...
Jared James Nichols
February 26, 2020 21:40 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MBNo picks needed for this high-octane blues rocker who shows how he keeps it simple with a single-P-90 signature Epiphone and namesake Blackstar head that doubles as a carry on. Mentioned in this episode: Shred With Shifty Did you ever wonder how the most epic guitar solos of our time were crafted? Let Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters be your tour guide and listen in as he breaks down legendary guitar solos with the artists themselves. Click below to subscribe to the podcast! Full Vide...
All Them Witches [2016]
February 24, 2020 18:00 - 45 minutes - 103 MBPG’s Chris Kies hung out with Ben McLeod, Charles Michael Parks, Jr, and Allan Van Cleave of the All Them Witches at Soundcheck Rehearsal Studios before they ventured on their biggest European tour to date. Mentioned in this episode: Shred With Shifty Did you ever wonder how the most epic guitar solos of our time were crafted? Let Chris Shiflett of the Foo Fighters be your tour guide and listen in as he breaks down legendary guitar solos with the artists themselves. Click below to subsc...
Rick Beato
February 20, 2020 02:13 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBOne of YouTube’s leading music authorities opens up his well-stocked studio and shares the stories behind some of his most cherished gear.
Cage the Elephant [2014]
February 17, 2020 14:00 - 24 minutes - 22.3 MBThe pop-fused, garage-pysch rockers show us a bevy of their beat-up guitars, road-tested amps, and boutique-loaded boards.
Dr. Dog
February 13, 2020 00:31 - 35 minutes - 32.8 MBEnjoy a thoughtful conversation covering solid-state bizarros, custom-built instruments, and shape-shifting digital dynamos that are the main tools polishing their lo-fi, indie-rock adventures.
Dave Matthews [2010]
February 10, 2020 21:08 - 10 minutes - 14.9 MBPG's Rebecca Dirks is On Location at Wrigley Field in Chicago, IL, where she catches up with Dave Matthews' guitar tech Craig Baker who gives a tour of Matthews' current US touring rig.
Duane Denison
February 06, 2020 03:52 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBThe angular riff rifleman of The Jesus Lizard and Tomahawk dissects his all-aluminum signature “Chessie” and explains why he prefers being the lone axeman in his bands.
Rig Rundown: Cheap Trick
February 03, 2020 15:00 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBShawn Hammond is on location checking out Cheap Trick's live rigs.
Rig Rundown: Albert Lee
January 30, 2020 01:44 - 23 minutes - 32 MBA bona fide twang-guitar legend shares stories of his time with Clapton and gives an inside look at how he approaches his signature sound.
Rig Rundown: Thom Bresh
January 23, 2020 02:45 - 1 hour - 111 MBThe consummate thumbpicker demos his two-sided flattop and keeps his father Merle Travis’ memory alive with a collection of instruments made in tribute.
Tom Bukovac
January 16, 2020 20:43 - 52 minutes - 72 MBWhen you’re one of the most recorded guitarists in Nashville, you make sure you can cover all the bases. Watch this in-depth look at the amazing vintage guitars, rare amps, and massive pedalboard that inspires one of Nashville’s first-call session players.
Rise Against [2015]
January 13, 2020 14:30 - 15 minutes - 21.5 MBA time-tested formula fuels the hardcore band’s sound.
Ida Mae's Chris Turpin
January 09, 2020 01:44 - 25 minutes - 35.3 MBThis modern-day Delta blues star goes deep on low-powered amps, vintage resos, and his open-tuned riffs.
Wayne Krantz [2015]
January 06, 2020 15:00 - 22 minutes - 30.2 MBThe jazz-rock maverick spills the details on his no-frills, get-it-done setup.
Intervals
January 02, 2020 00:17 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MBProg-metal architect Aaron Marshall shows off a pair of dazzling Mayones protoypes before he explains using a small digital footprint for tons of tones.
Melvins' Buzz Osborne [2015]
December 31, 2019 01:04 - 7 minutes - 10.5 MBKing Buzzo details his love for aluminum guitars and solid-state amps.