In the April 2009 issue, Alex Lifeson and Adrian Belew are interviewed. Reviews include the Taylor T3/B, EVH Wolfgang, Ernie Ball Music Man 25th anniversary Fishman Solo Amp, TC Electronics RH450 Bass Head, Orange Tiny Terror Combo, and more. Plus a look at 5 resonator builders and the evolution of the trem.

The August issue of Premier Guitar delves into how the economy has affected the vintage guitar market, and where it's going from here. Also, meet a handful of dedicated builders of cigar box guitars and trace the history of their craft. Plus, an interview with David Grissom and inside the minds of some top producers. Reviewed gear includes the Vox Night Train; HipKitty Kitty Box; Grosh ElectraJet Standard; Crazy Tube Black Magic, Starlight and Ziggy; Visual Sound Truetone Clean Boost and Open Road Overdrive; and more from AAD, CP Thornton, Fret-King and Lehle.

Premier Guitar recognizes the best gear of the year in this issue, examines counterfeit guitars and picks the brains of Dweezil Zappa and Bo Ramsey. Also, check out our On the Road reports from the LA Amp Show and Experience PRS 2009. Gear reviews from Blackstar, Marshall, Blankenship and more!

The January 2009 issue profiles 5 boutique Tele-style builders, along with a personal interview with Hartley Peavey about the evolution of his company. Artist interviews are Tom Morello and Carl Verheyen, and Roger Mayer is profiled. Plus, a primer on preamp tubes, a Strat mod, and reviews of the PRS Modern Eagle II, Vox Handwired AC30, Way Huge reissues and more.

Features a profile of the minimalist Baden Guitars, a look at Martin's 175th Anniversary, and an interview with up-and-coming acoustic player Marcus Eaton. The issue also includes a recap of the '08 New York Amp Show, a head-to-head test of 18 acoustic mics and reviews of the Hamer Talladega Pro and acoustics from Gallagher, McPherson, Huss & Dalton, Collings, and more.