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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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Wednesday · 34 min
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 episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/the-barbarians-of-california
September 16 · 30 min
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
September 9 · 49 min
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
September 2 · 49 min
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: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/seth-lee-jones
August 26 · 28 min
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 for all the details. Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/kitties-morgan-lander-tara-mcleod
August 19 · 38 min
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
August 12 · 1 hr 2 min
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
August 5 · 44 min
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
July 29 · 50 min
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
July 22 · 38 min
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
July 15 · 49 min
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
July 9 · 17 min
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
July 1 · 57 min
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
June 24 · 1 hr 24 min
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: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/hayley-williams-band
June 17 · 34 min
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
June 10 · 1 hr 4 min
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
June 3 · 47 min
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
May 27 · 55 min
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: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/govt-mule-2026
May 20 · 42 min
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
May 13 · 1 hr 5 min
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: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/little-barrie

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