Rig Rundowns

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.

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

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/premierguitarPG's Threads: https://threads.net/@premierguitarPG's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@premierguitar[Brought to you by D’Addario: 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 #systemofadown #rigrundown #guitarist #guitarplayer

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 Delson & Alex Feder56:23 - Linkin Park Tunings57:36 - Dave "Phoenix" Farrell Basses1:02:53 - Dave "Phoenix" Farrell Rack Setup1:04:11 - Joe Glaser & D'AddarioFull Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/linkin-parkSubscribe 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© Copyright Gearhead Communications LLC, 2025#guitar #linkinpark #rigrundown #guitarist #guitarplayer #guitargear

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 #guitarplayer #guitargear

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#guitar #rigrundown #guitarist #guitarplayer #guitargear

Presave WM's New Album: https://firebird.lnk.to/WhompWhackThunder Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/whiskey-myers-2025Subscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeFrom couchsurfing to playing the Ryman, rockers Whiskey Myers of Palestine, Texas, have had one hell of a Cinderella story. We caught up with guitarist John Jeffers back in 2021 for a virtual Rig Rundown, but this time around, ahead of the September release of their seventh LP, Whomp Whack Thunder, PG’s Chris Kies met up with Jeffers and rhythm guitarist Cody Tate before their July 19 gig at Nashville’s Ascend Amphitheater to get a tour of their latest and loudest noisemakers.Shop Whiskey Myers’ Gear:Empress Compressor Mk II - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/daWeOKEarthQuaker Devices The Depths - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/e1PKX6Orange Custom Shop 50 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/qzX49bAmpRx Backline 1200 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xLDkaxVoodoo Labs Switcher - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/5gV32LBoss ES-5 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/ZQgj6KJHS Morning Glory - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/7aevm5JHS Unicorn - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/9LagD4JHS Prestige - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/5553k9Dunlop Wah - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/AWa9XxBoss TU-3w - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/750ngOMarshall JCM 800 - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Gm36zVFender Stratocaster - http://sweetwater.sjv.io/dO3KbkGibson Les Paul - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/GKOP7LGibson SG - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/GKOP7LGibson Firebird - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/6eJ3rr0:00 - Joe Glaser & D'Addario0:15 - John Jeffers Guitar Solo Intro0:43 - Subscribe to Rig Rundowns!0:55 - Chris Kies Intro1:15 - John Jeffers' OG Les Paul4:56 - John Jeffers' 2021 Gibson Custom Murphy-Painted 1960 Les Paul 60 Reissue6:02 - John Jeffers' 1972 Gibson Les Paul '54/'58 Reissue7:31 - John Jeffers on 1st Tours in Chevy Suburban10:22 - John Jeffers on Working with Producer Jay Joyce13:43 - John Jeffers' 1992 Gibson SG Custom '67 Reissue15:26 - John Jeffers' Gibson Firebird I17:06 - John Jeffers' Orange Custom Shop 50 & Vox AC3020:15 - John Jeffers' Pedalboard24:53 - John Jeffers' on Whomp Whack Thunder Album Name26:06 - Rig Rundowns & D'Addario Backline Gear Transport Packs26:47 - Cody Tate on Working with Producer Jay Joyce27:22 - Cody Tate's Fender American Deluxe HSS Stratocaster30:34 - Cody Tate's Pedalboard31:42 - Cody Tate's Fender Rarities Flame Koa Stratocaster34:02 - Cody Tate's Eastwood Mandocaster34:47 - Cody Tate's Fender Custom Shop Strat37:19 - Cody Tate: Cars or Guitars?37:49 - Cody Tate's Marshall JCM 800 Amps40:14 - D'AddarioPresave WM's New Album: https://firebird.lnk.to/WhompWhackThunder Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/whiskey-myers-2025Subscribe 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 D’Addario: https://ddar.io/wykyk-rr]© Copyright Gearhead Communications LLC, 2025#guitar #rigrundown #guitarist #guitarplayer #guitargear #whiskeymyers