Ida Mae’s Chris Turpin Shows Off His G6128T-53 On ‘Rig Rundown’
Premier Guitar’s John Bohlinger catches up with Ida Mae guitarist Chris Turpin for a new episode of Rig Rundown
The Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach Shows Off Bo Diddley On ‘Rig Rundown’
Premier Guitar’s Chris Kies caught up with Black Keys’ Dan Auerbach and his guitar tech Dan Johnson for a peek at his current live rig, which included a Gretsch Bo Diddley. “[A Gretsch guy] saw us playing all these ridiculous guitars,” said Auerbach “So, he sent us a Bo Diddley guitar!” Johnson stripped the original
Jason Isbell Shows Off His Gretsch ’59 Jet Firebird In ‘Rig Rundown’
Premier Guitar’s Perry Bean caught up with Jason Isbell of The 400 Unit for an episode of Rig Rundown and a peek at Isbell’s gear, including an incredible ’59 Gretsch Jet Firebird that once belonged to a decorated music producer. “It used to belong to Peter Stroud at 65amps … he owned this guitar and
Watch Premier Guitar’s ‘Rig Rundown’ with Tallest Man on Earth’s Kristian Matsson
The Tallest Man On Earth’s Kristian Matsson showed off his impressive fingerpicking skills on a Gretsch G6122-6212 Vintage Select Edition ’62 Chet Atkins Country Gentleman during a recent Premier Guitar Rig Rundown. “Gretsch was very kind to give me this a couple years back,” said Matsson in the video episode. “On the last album, Dark
‘Premier Guitar’ Loves the Broad’Tron BT-2S Pickups in G2420T Streamliner
In the May issue, the Gretsch G2420T Streamliner Hollow Body with Bigsby received a stellar review from Premier Guitar’s Dave Hunter, who raved over the wallet-friendly model’s expansive tonal range and vintage-inspired appointments. “’That Great Gretsch Sound’ has already successfully morphed across several different pickup configurations and body styles in six-and-a-half decades — there’s no
Gretsch Wrapped 2018 With ‘Premier Gear Award’
Gretsch ended 2018 on a high note with a Premier Guitar Award for the G6609TFM Players Edition Broadkaster® Center Brock Double-Cut with String-Thru Bigsby®, which was prominently featured on the cover of the December issue. "Our resident Gretsch super-fan Shawn Hammond ended up fantastically impressed with the G6609TFM, one of a line of center-block semi-hollows equipped
‘Premier Guitar’ Interviews the Sultan of Twang Duane Eddy
King of Twang Duane Eddy gave a fantastic interview to Premier Guitar magazine’s Michael Ross for the March issue, detailing his storied history and the incredible impact he’s had on music. With over 60 years of playing under his belt, the reverb-drenched tone that Eddy helped create has been massively influential, inspiring countless Americana acts
Watch Joe Carducci Demo the New G6228FM Players Edition Jet BT and Show Off the 135th Anniversary Models for ‘Premier Guitar’
During the NAMM Show in Anaheim, Calif., in late January, Gretsch’s very own Joe Carducci sat down with Premier Guitar’s Jason Shadrick for a quick rundown of the powerful all-new G6228FM Players Edition Jet™ BT, as well as a quick preview of our gorgeous 135th Anniversary Models. In the PG video, Carducci gives a bit
‘Premier Guitar’ Loves the G6609TFM Players Edition Broadkaster
The January issue of Premier Guitar magazine features a stellar review of the Gretsch G6609TFM Players Edition Broadkaster Center Block. Reviewer Shawn Hammond loved the impressive build and setup quality as well as the super-flexible Filter’Tron pickups, awarding it with the “Premier Gear” stamp of approval. For this particular instrument, modern meets vintage is the
Premier Guitar’s Rig Rundown with Guns N’ Roses Guitarist Richard Fortus
Premier Guitar’s John Bohlinger recently met up with Guns N’ Roses guitarist Richard Fortus for a Rig Rundown featuring the vast collection of guitars that he is currently touring with. Included in Fortus’ collection is a pair of Gretsch G6136T Players Edition Falcon axes, in White and Black, as well as a one-of-a-kind Stephen Stern