Rig Rundowns
Music Podcasts
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,...
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United States
Description:
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!
Language:
English
Website:
http://premierguitar.com
Episodes
Rig Rundown: Acid Bath
4/8/2026
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
Duration:00:40:43
Rig Rundown: Tony Danza Tapdance Extravaganza
4/1/2026
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
Duration:00:50:57
Rig Rundown: All Them Witches [2026]
3/26/2026
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
Duration:00:56:30
Rig Rundown: George Thorogood and the Destroyers
3/18/2026
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
Duration:00:45:12
Rig Rundown: Matteo Mancuso
3/11/2026
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
Duration:00:26:47
Rig Rundown: Tyler Armstrong (The Band Feel)
3/4/2026
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
Duration:01:01:34
Rig Rundown: MIRADOR
2/26/2026
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
Duration:00:51:27
Rig Rundown: Spiritbox
2/18/2026
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
Duration:01:03:39
Rig Rundown: Heart
2/11/2026
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
Duration:01:14:17
Rig Rundown: MGK’s Justin Lyons and Sophie Lloyd
2/4/2026
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
Duration:00:46:53
Rig Rundown: Gwar
1/28/2026
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
Duration:00:36:27
Rig Rundown: Bryan Adams
1/21/2026
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
Duration:00:46:27
Rig Rundown: Blink-182
1/14/2026
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
Duration:00:51:06
Rig Rundown: John 5 [2026]
1/7/2026
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.Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/rig-rundown-john-5-2026
Duration:00:30:39
Top 10 Rig Rundowns of 2025
12/30/2025
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 into...Watch the full Rig Rundown: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/top-10-rig-rundowns-of-2025
Duration:00:47:49
Rig Rundown: Marc Ford, Doug Pettibone, and David Sutton (The Lucinda Williams Band)
12/24/2025
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
Duration:00:30:00
Rig Rundown: Gary Rossington Collection
12/17/2025
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
Duration:01:12:38
Rig Rundown: Russian Circles’ Mike Sullivan [2025]
12/10/2025
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
Duration:01:02:35
Rig Rundown: Marty Stuart & His Fabulous Superlatives
12/3/2025
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
Duration:00:49:04
Bill Murray & His Blood Brothers Rig Rundown
11/26/2025
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
Duration:00:38:39