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Rig Rundowns

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

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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Latest Episodes

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:/... more

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 highlig... more

​The reunited indie icons run knobless guitars, a lifelong P bass, and one very trusty Hot Cake.Watch the full episode: www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/pavement

​The Music City studio staple shows off his extensive recording rig.Watch the full episode: www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/kris-donegan

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Recent Guests

Kris Donegan
Guitarist, gear aficionado
Episode: Rig Rundown: Kris Donegan
Emily Roberts
Member of The Last Dinner Party
The Last Dinner Party
Episode: Rig Rundown: The Last Dinner Party
Lizzie Malin
Guitarist in The Last Dinner Party
The Last Dinner Party
Episode: Rig Rundown: The Last Dinner Party
Max Lilly
Guitar tech for The Last Dinner Party
The Last Dinner Party
Episode: Rig Rundown: The Last Dinner Party
Bobby Landgraf
Guitarist/Bassist for Pantera connections, YouTuber
COC and Pantera circle
Episode: Rig Rundown: Corrosion of Conformity
Pepper Keenan
Guitarist for Corrosion of Conformity
Corrosion of Conformity
Episode: Rig Rundown: Corrosion of Conformity
Lee Malia
Guitarist for Bring Me the Horizon
Bring Me the Horizon
Episode: Rig Rundown: Bring Me the Horizon’s Lee Malia
Rich Robinson
Guitarist for the Black Crowes
The Black Crowes
Episode: Rig Rundown: The Black Crowes’ Rich Robinson [2026]
Jared James Nichols
Guitarist and vocalist known for Louder Than Fate cycle
Self / JJN Band
Episode: Jared James Nichols [2026]

Hosts

John Bollinger
Host of Premier Guitar's Rig Rundowns, Premier Guitar
Chris Keys
Host of Premier Guitar's Rig Rundowns
Chris Kies
Host of Rig Rundowns; associated with Premier Guitar

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 Statesa year 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

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate deep dives into rig setups and live tone guidance.
Guests and hosts are lauded for technical expertise and storytelling around gear.
Some critique for audio quality and pacing in certain episodes.
Fans value hearing anecdotes about vintage gear and touring experiences.
Overall, high praise for gear-focused interviews and practical demos, though some listeners want sharper production.

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#216
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Apple Podcasts
#234
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Rig Rundown: Drug Church
Q: How has Drug Church's guitar setup evolved over time to accommodate a changing hardcore sound?
The band moved from early Les Pauls to a varied rig with Jazzmasters, a chorus-heavy approach, and a reliance on pedals (Tube Screamer, Rat variants, and a modern iron horse) to keep their live sound flexible without overcomplicating gear.
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.

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

Rig Rundowns offers backstage dives into live gear and rig setups used by acclaimed guitarists and bassists on tour. Across episodes, guests range from bandleaders and principal guitarists to technicians and gear specialists, with deep-dives into amps, guitars, pedals, signal chains, tuning, and stage ergonomics. A standout trait is the hands-on, nerdy focus on practical gear decisions for touring—often including rare or vintage gear, custom instruments, and live-mix considerations—delivered in an approachable interview style that blends storytelling with technical detail. The show's strength lies in spotlighting a wide roster of artists and techs who share actionable tips for achieving stage-worthy tones, making it a valuable resource for ... more

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Recent guests on Rig Rundowns include:

1. Kris Donegan
2. Emily Roberts
3. Lizzie Malin
4. Max Lilly
5. Bobby Landgraf
6. Pepper Keenan
7. Lee Malia
8. Rich Robinson

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