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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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  • 22 episodes
  • weekly
  • Avg 44 min
  • English
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  • Wednesday · 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

  • May 6 · 35 min

    Rig Rundown: Crowbar

    The Louisiana sludge-metal vets give us the lowdown on their setups. Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/crowbar

  • April 29 · 16 min

    Lamb of God’s Mark Morton [2026]

    ​The metal titans’ lead guitarist shares his most dependable pieces of tried-and-true Gibson and Mesa/Boogie kit. Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/lamb-of-gods-mark-morton-2026

  • April 22 · 23 min

    Rig Rundown: Jack Ruch

    ​The solo artist and YouTube instructor packs a classy combination of guitars, amps, and pedals for his live performances. Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/rig-rundown-jack-ruch

  • April 15 · 29 min

    Rig Rundown: Madison Cunningham

    California singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham earned her first Grammy nomination in 2019, when she was just 23. A few years later, at 26, she won the Grammy for Best Folk Album, for her 2022 record, Revealer. Last year, she released her latest collection, Ace, her third with the storied label Verve Forecast. Watch the full episode: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/madison-cunningham

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