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Rig Rundowns

Premier Guitar
D'addario
Fender
Guitar
Premier Guitar
Gibson
Nashville
Guitar Gear
Ryman Auditorium
D'addario Strings
PRS Guitars
Fall Out Boy
Les Paul
Fearless Flyers
Spiritbox
Neural DSP
Pantera
Phantogram
Vundabar
Ernie Ball
Telecaster

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 ne... more

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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 ... more

The southern rockers’ lead guitarist wields some serious firepower on the Crowes’ latest tour.Watch the full episode: www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/the-black-crowes-2026

​The blues-rock guitar wizard goes back to basics.Watch the full episode: www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/jared-james-nichols

​The veteran shredders packed signature electrics alongside Dragons and hydras on their recent American tour.Watch the full episode: www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/satchvai-band

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Recent Guests

Michael Arms
Joe's tech on SatchVai Tour
Premier Guitar/artist team
Episode: Rig Rundown: SatchVai Band
Doug MacArthur
Doug, gear technician on tour
SatchVai/Tour
Episode: Rig Rundown: SatchVai Band
Kevin Scott
Bass player for Gov't Mule, experienced with multiple projects
Gov't Mule
Episode: Gov’t Mule’s Kevin Scott [2026]
Warren Haynes
Guitarist/vocalist and band leader in Gov't Mule
Gov't Mule
Episode: Gov’t Mule’s Kevin Scott [2026]
Gene Hoagland
Drummer and conductor of the Death Clock pit orchestra
Death Clock / Metalocalypse
Episode: Rig Rundown: Dethklok [2026]
Nealey Brosh
Guitarist featured in Death Clock live shows
Death Clock / Metalocalypse
Episode: Rig Rundown: Dethklok [2026]
Pete Griffin
Bass player for the session, Grammy-winning
Death Clock / associated acts
Episode: Rig Rundown: Dethklok [2026]
Barrie (Little Barrie)
British guitarist, central interviewee in Gravity Freeze and Electric War projects
Gravity Freeze, Little Barrie (band)
Episode: Rig Rundown: Little Barrie
Kirk Windstein
Guitarist of Crowbar
Crowbar
Episode: Rig Rundown: Crowbar

Hosts

Brendan
Host of Rig Rundowns; provides interview style and on-stage context.
John Bollinger
Host/Presenter on Rig Rundowns; co-presents with a focus on gear details and touring context.
Chris Keys
Host on Rig Rundowns; often leads interviews and gear breakdowns.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 128 ratings
  • Ok, but needs work

    I love these interviews, but PG needs to be more professional. That one obnoxious interviewer that always does the metal interviews says “God d@&$,” and “f#%+,” every other word needs to be fired. Grow up. It’d be nice to listen to these with the kids who are into guitar. And hello, you’re doing AUDIO; STOP slapping hands when greeting and saying goodbye! Have you ever seen anything on camera ever, or heard any audio production ever ever? Fist bumps and hand shakes. Jeez. And several episodes su... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Scott XD
    United States9 months ago
  • Great

    Great show, teaches me a lot about guitar gear! Check out the Joe Bonamassa episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KeepOnShredding
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Fire!!!

    This podcast is so much more fun to listen to than 60CH. Makes me wanna practice all day!! Lol

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    1904 Tito
    United States4 years ago
  • One of my favorite guitar related podcasts

    This is one of my top 5 podcasts about guitarists, pedals and gear. I have discovered several musicans and bands through this podcast and found very useful informaiton about guitarists and bands that I really like. If you're a guitarist and a fanatic about tone, it doesn't get any better.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Atomica13
    United States7 years ago
  • Hey

    Review TOOL find them n interview them in depth pls . Oh and keep up the 5 star reviews you guys Rock ...

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AH😎
    United States8 years ago

Listeners Say

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Fans enjoy learning about signature instruments and live sound choices across guests.
Some feedback calls for more professional on-air presentation and audio consistency.
Positive notes frequently mention discovering new guitarists and gear through episodes.
Listeners appreciate the deep-dive gear talk and practical rig setup details.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Rig Rundown: Dethklok [2026]
Q: What's the focus of the live rig for the Death Clock show?
Keep the rig simple and centered on two core sounds via Neural and a wah/whammy setup, with no cabs on stage and front-of-house delivering most of the tone, so the visual element can be the main driver while the music remains impactful.
Lamb of God’s Mark Morton [2026]
Q: Why choose the Maxon overdrives in front of the amp?
The Maxon tightens the low-end gain response and adds a touch of sustain and push on single-note work, acting as a line boost without overcomplicating the signal.
Lamb of God’s Mark Morton [2026]
Q: How does the live rig differ from the studio setup?
He emphasizes not trying to recreate studio tones live, instead using similar gear in a way that translates well in a large arena while staying straightforward and reliable.
Lamb of God’s Mark Morton [2026]
Q: What were some of the directions you gave Jim DiCola for the signature guitar?
Morton explains that the focus was finding a balance between strong low-end response for rhythm parts and enough cut, sustain, and gain for heavy metal, with iterative prototyping to reach a practical, stage-friendly feel.
Rig Rundown: Crowbar
Q: What are you looking for in a guitar and how does your setup reflect that for Crowbar?
You need it to sound good, play well, and stay in tune; the gear is kept simple to avoid on-stage troubles, and tuning stability is prioritized to handle drop tunings without sacrificing tone.

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What is Rig Rundowns about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A gear-focused interview series that pulls back the curtain on live rigs, tone shaping, and gear choices from a rotating cast of guitarists, bass players, techs, and industry vets. Episodes highlight live rigs, signature instruments, pedal and amp setups, tuning strategies, and the practical realities of touring. Noteworthy is the frequent emphasis on how gear decisions interact with stage space, backline logistics, and visual presentation, plus guests who bring hands-on experience with touring, sound design, and brand collaborations. The format tends to blend detailed technical discussion with personal anecdotes, making it especially useful for players, rig enthusiasts, and brand sponsors seeking authentic insights into live-performance ge... more

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Recent guests on Rig Rundowns include:

1. Michael Arms
2. Doug MacArthur
3. Kevin Scott
4. Warren Haynes
5. Gene Hoagland
6. Nealey Brosh
7. Pete Griffin
8. Barrie (Little Barrie)

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