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Shawn Hammond

Shawn Hammond

Editorial Director and Chief Content Officer at Premier Guitar

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Shawn Hammond
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The Fixx’s Jamie West-Oram: In the ’80s I Never Turned My Pedals Off

The singular guitarist talks gear and longevity lessons learned since the platinum-selling “One Thing Leads to Another.”
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My Riffs Taste Like Water Like Whiskey

Oh no—it finally happened! Now the big question: How long before my verve for guitar recovers from Covid?
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Hello, Hollowbody. F#ck You, Feedback.

My years-long search for the “right” Bigsby-outfitted box finally paid off. Now how do I make this sumbitch work in my band?
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Utech Records Rat Licker

A collaboration between IdiotBox Effects and grindcore outfit Dead Neanderthals yields an interesting take on the classic RAT recipe.
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Repetition Is Our Friend

Could this be why “serious guitarists” often sound so … boring?
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You Are What You Love, Not What Loves You

Got writer’s block? A little bit of Nic Cage and Robert Smith might forestall your Jack Torrance tendencies.
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First Look: EVH 5150 Iconic Series Combo

The legendary amp line’s bang-for-buck ante increases dramatically with reverb, noise gate, and footswitchable channels and boost—all for just $899.

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Boss IR-200

With its burly build, tiny footprint, and super-reasonable price, this may be the ultimate modeling/IR option for space-conscious players on a budget.
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Acorn Amplifiers F#%k Face Review

If filthy fuzz is your game, this cheeky stomp may well be your future Hall of Famer.
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Instagram-Filter Mentality Is Ruining Your Music - Premier Guitar

A wake-up call for guitarists as we use quarantine time to develop our studio chops.
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Life on the Edge of a Knife: Ergon Guitars’ Adriano Sergio - Premie...

The improbable journey from passionate woodworker to jazz bassist, navy SEAL, touring road tech for metal giants, and, finally, to luthier of exquisite handmade instruments.
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Quintessential Rock Rigs by Decade - Premier Guitar

A comprehensive look at the guitars, amps, and effects that defined rock movements from the 1950s to today.