Rig Rundowns
by Premier Guitar
Premier 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!
Episodes
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Rig Rundown: Iron Maiden
ron Maiden brought their Run for Your Lives World Tour to Sports Illustrated Stadium in Harrison, New Jersey, for two nights on September 5 and 6, and PG’s Perry Bean got backstage with techs Brent Diamond, Alan Sosa, and Colin Price to go through the rigs behind Steve Harris, Janick Gers, and…
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Rig Rundown: Geese
Emily Green and Dominic DiGesu on the two guitars and two basses behind the band’s biggest tour yet. Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/rig-rundown-geese
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Rig Rundown: GA-20
PG’s John Bohlinger met up with Cody Nilsen and Matt Stubbs of GA-20 at the Vinyl Tap in Nashville. The band takes its name from the Gibson GA-20, which they’ve now retired from the road—what’s left is two guitarists, no bassist, and a stack of amps that never get switched off. Watch the full...
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Rig Rundown: Mr. Phylzzz
Chris Kies met up with Clinton Jacob of Mr. Phylzzz at the Cobra in East Nashville, where the two-piece was touring behind Fear the Lord. His rig is built to survive a player who squeezes guitars to death and plays anywhere that’ll have him—including, once, a public restroom. Watch the full...
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Rig Rundown: The Barbarians of California
PG’s Chris Kies met up with the Barbarians of California at the Exit/In in Nashville, one show into a tour behind their second record, Megatons. Eric Stenman, Zach Irons, and Dave Amezcua walked through a setup shaped by fly dates, borrowed backline, and a band with no techs. Watch the full...
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Rig Rundown: Steel Beans
The one-man band runs a pair of ‘60s amps in stereo and a pedalboard he plays with his feet while drumming. Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/rig-rundown-steel-beans
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Rig Rundown: Muse
Matt Bellamy’s and Chris Wolstenholme’s techs open up two of rock’s most heavily engineered rigs. Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/muse
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Rig Rundown: Seth Lee Jones
John Bohlinger drove out to Seth Lee Jones’ home in Tulsa to see the guitars the luthier and slide player builds for himself, plus the barn-find Leslie and the pedalboard behind one of the more distinctive sounds going. Watch the full episode:...
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Rig Rundown: Kittie's Morgan Lander & Tara McLeod
Kittie’s 30th-anniversary tour rolled into Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl, and PG’s Chris Kies caught up with Morgan Lander and Tara McLeod to see what’s left of a rig that once meant hauling an SVT up a flight of stairs. Have a look at some quick highlights below, and tune into the new Rig Rundown…
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Rig Rundown: Pavement
The reunited indie icons run knobless guitars, a lifelong P bass, and one very trusty Hot Cake. Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/pavement
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Rig Rundown: Kris Donegan
The Music City studio staple shows off his extensive recording rig. Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/kris-donegan
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Rig Rundown: The Last Dinner Party
The British rockers packed Voxs, Vincents, and Vs for their recent run. Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/the-last-dinner-party
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Rig Rundown: Rickshaw Billie’s Burger Patrol
The merry metalheads make musical mayhem with 8-string guitars and dual-amp rigs. Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/rickshaw-billies-burger-patrol
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Rig Rundown: Corrosion of Conformity
The metal veterans keep it old-school with classic 6-strings, loud amps, and a push from some choice pedals. Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/corrosion-of-conformity
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Rig Rundown: Drug Church
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
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Rig Rundown: Marcus King Band
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
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Rig Rundown: Bring Me the Horizon’s Lee Malia
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
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Rig Rundown: Hayley Williams Band
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:...
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Rig Rundown: The Black Crowes’ Rich Robinson [2026]
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
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Jared James Nichols [2026]
The blues-rock guitar wizard goes back to basics. Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/jared-james-nichols
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Rig Rundown: SatchVai Band
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
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Gov’t Mule’s Kevin Scott [2026]
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:...
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Rig Rundown: Dethklok [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
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Rig Rundown: Little Barrie
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:...
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Rig Rundown: Crowbar
The Louisiana sludge-metal vets give us the lowdown on their setups. Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/crowbar
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Lamb of God’s Mark Morton [2026]
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
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Rig Rundown: Jack Ruch
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
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Rig Rundown: Madison Cunningham
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...
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Rig Rundown: Acid Bath
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
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Rig Rundown: Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza
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...
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Rig Rundown: All Them Witches [2026]
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
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Rig Rundown: George Thorogood and the Destroyers
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...
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Rig Rundown: Matteo Mancuso
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
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Rig Rundown: Tyler Armstrong (The Band Feel)
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
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Rig Rundown: MIRADOR
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
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Rig Rundown: Spiritbox
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
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Rig Rundown: Heart
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
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Rig Rundown: MGK’s Justin Lyons and Sophie Lloyd
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
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Rig Rundown: Gwar
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...
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Rig Rundown: Bryan Adams
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
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Rig Rundown: Blink-182
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
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Rig Rundown: John 5 [2026]
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.…
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Top 10 Rig Rundowns of 2025
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...
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Rig Rundown: Marc Ford, Doug Pettibone, and David Sutton (The Lucinda Williams Band)
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
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Rig Rundown: Gary Rossington Collection
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
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Rig Rundown: Russian Circles’ Mike Sullivan [2025]
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
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Rig Rundown: Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
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
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Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers Rig Rundown
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...
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Rig Rundown: Jeff Tweedy
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
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Rig Rundown: Orianthi
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
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Premier 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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