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**Rig Rundowns**

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!

Latest Episodes:

Rig Rundown: Matteo Mancuso Mar 11, 2026

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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

Rig Rundown: Tyler Armstrong (The Band Feel) Mar 04, 2026

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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

Rig Rundown: MIRADOR Feb 26, 2026

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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

Rig Rundown: Spiritbox Feb 18, 2026

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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

Rig Rundown: Heart Feb 11, 2026

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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

Rig Rundown: MGK’s Justin Lyons and Sophie Lloyd Feb 04, 2026

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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

Rig Rundown: Gwar Jan 28, 2026

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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

Rig Rundown: Bryan Adams Jan 21, 2026

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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

Rig Rundown: Blink-182 Jan 14, 2026

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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

Rig Rundown: John 5 [2026] Jan 07, 2026

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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