Premier Guitar

Premier Guitar: Gear, artists, and DIY—all in exquisite sonic and visual detail.

Gearhead Communications, LLC · com.gearheadcommunications.premierguitar

Not rated yet 10K+ downloads v1.3.043 4.2 MB Android 5.0+ PEGI 3 · Everyone

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At a glance

Latest version: v1.3.043 (13043)
Updated: Jul 11, 2026 (3 months ago)
APK size: 4.2 MB
Requires: Android 5.0+ (API 21)
CPU support: Any (no native code)
Category: News & Magazines (app)
Listed since: May 1, 2021 (at least)
Permissions: 12 (3 sensitive)
Website: premierguitar.com
Developer contact: [email protected]
Privacy: Developer's privacy policy

About this APK

Premier Guitar is an app by Gearhead Communications, LLC in the News & Magazines category, listed since at least May 2021. It has no native code, so it runs on any Android processor.

Since version 1.3.041, the minimum Android version rose from 4.4 to 5.0. It asks for 12 permissions, 3 of them sensitive: find accounts on the device, read shared storage and modify shared storage. It asks for the same permissions as version 1.3.042. The app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

What's new in v1.3.043

Google Library updates.

Description

From the listing uploaded by “appupdater”.

If you’re addicted to guitar and bass, there’s no better app than Premier Guitar. Renowned as the world’s most unbiased and diverse source of in-depth gear news and reviews, PG delivers insights on a wide range of instruments, effects, and amps—from entry-level to high-end. Even better, every one of our reviews features sound samples and/or video demos (with wi-fi connection) to give you an even clearer idea of the gear’s capabilities. But the PG app has loads more than that. Each issue is packed with enlightening interviews with the most compelling players on the scene today—from rising indie icons to metal shredders, jazz heads, country twangers, avant weirdoes, singer-songwriters, and more. We also have a stacked lineup of industry experts sharing their know-how on everything from DIY gear projects to stompbox geekery, recording, performing, vintage instruments, optimizing your gear, and more. New app features and functionality: • Intuitive, completely redesigned navigation with interactive table of contents, bookmarks, and sharing capabilities • In-app (wi-fi required) audio and video content • Ability to zoom in on artists' gear and get instant video access to Rig Rundowns and more • Easy-to-read, vertical-scrolling articles with gorgeous, dynamically interactive layouts New app content: • Interactive lessons on every style, theory, and technique under the sun • Bonus multimedia content, including additional slideshows, audio samples, and videos • Ability to easily purchase gear featured in reviews and artist interviews through esteemed retailer Sweetwater.com In addition to these new additions, the PG app also offers: • Access to new Premier Guitar issues for a minimal fee ($3.99 each or $11.99 for an annual subscription) • Bookmarkable articles designed for maximum mobile readability • Engaging community functionality that lets you interact with other readers Download it now to begin satiating your guitar and bass cravings!

Version history

3 versions are listed, going back to v1.3.041. Since v1.3.043 it requires Android 5.0+.

v1.3.043 LATEST Jul 11, 2026 4.2 MB TRUSTED v1.3.042 Jul 7, 2025 4.7 MB TRUSTED v1.3.041 May 31, 2024 4.2 MB TRUSTED

All 3 versions

Security & authenticity

Security rating: Trusted

Signing certificate

Signature matches the Google Play version Checked by the source store on Jul 11, 2026.
Certificate issued to “Mag+” This is the certificate of the Google Play version.
Same certificate as the 2 other versions checked

Store checks and file details

Developer signature verified Jul 11, 2026
Validated against Google Play Jul 11, 2026
Signed byCN=Griffin Plonchak, OU="Mag+ Support", O="Mag+", L=New York, ST=New York, C=US
Signing certificate (SHA-1)78:67:21:B4:43:3B:F0:8A:7C:22:BB:BF:7D:FB:9B:DF:2D:8D:97:65
File MD536c837304e70bdede77e8121b48c7e70
Uploaded by “appupdater” Gold tier · 117,810 followers · uploading since 2020

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Permissions (12)

Premier Guitar requests 12 permissions, 3 of them sensitive.

Find accounts on the device Sensitive android.permission.GET_ACCOUNTS
Modify shared storage Sensitive android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Read shared storage Sensitive android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
Authenticate accounts android.permission.AUTHENTICATE_ACCOUNTS
Full network access android.permission.INTERNET
In-app purchases (Google Play Billing) com.android.vending.BILLING
Manage accounts android.permission.MANAGE_ACCOUNTS
Prevent the device from sleeping android.permission.WAKE_LOCK
Push messaging (app-defined) .permission.C2D_MESSAGE
Receive push notifications com.google.android.c2dm.permission.RECEIVE
View Wi-Fi connections android.permission.ACCESS_WIFI_STATE
View network connections android.permission.ACCESS_NETWORK_STATE

Required hardware & features

Basic touch input android.hardware.faketouch
Wi-Fi android.hardware.wifi

Premier Guitar APK: questions and answers

Is there a version of Premier Guitar for older Android phones?

The current version needs Android 5.0 or later. Version 1.3.042 is the newest listed build that installs on Android 4.4 and later. Get version 1.3.042 · All versions

Can I install this APK over the version I already have?

Yes, if your installed copy is older. It is signed like the Google Play version, so Android installs it as an update and keeps your data.

Is Premier Guitar free?

The APK is free to download, but the app offers in-app purchases through Google Play.

Is the Premier Guitar APK safe?

No one can promise that a file is safe, but some things can be checked. The source store rates this file Trusted. Its signature matches the Google Play version. It is signed with the same certificate as the 2 other versions checked. After downloading, check that the file's MD5 is 36c837304e70bdede77e8121b48c7e70.