On the Road with NDV: Paul Gilbert’s Mr. Big Road Rig

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  • Опубліковано 22 жов 2023
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    Sweetwater’s own Nick D’Virgilio was recently tapped by none other than the legendary Paul Gilbert to join Mr. Big on the first leg of The Big Finish Tour, lending his percussive panache to the band as they ignited stages throughout Japan, South Korea, Singapore, China, Taiwan, Thailand, the Philippines, and Indonesia. NDV got up close and personal with Paul Gilbert to show you the gear he uses to evoke his signature sonics on tour, night after night. Check it out!  
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  • @sweetwater
    @sweetwater  6 місяців тому +29

    Want to see Paul Gilbert’s rig in action? Catch him with Nick D’Virgilio, Billy Sheehan, and Eric Martin on Mr. Big’s The Big Finish Tour, where they’ll perform Lean into It in its entirety! Find out more here 👉 www.mrbigsite.com/

  • @ClassicPass_
    @ClassicPass_ 6 місяців тому +163

    "I dont do much fast picking..." ~Pablo Gilberto..

    • @tonyflorez703
      @tonyflorez703 6 місяців тому +3

      😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

    • @pengenliburan4732
      @pengenliburan4732 6 місяців тому +2

      😂😂😂

    • @traviszhong1531
      @traviszhong1531 6 місяців тому +17

      I never practice. - Yngwie Mulmstine

    • @arwah97
      @arwah97 6 місяців тому +1

      I was like.. yeah right 😅

    • @drdave971
      @drdave971 6 місяців тому +2

      Ya but what about those arpeggios lol

  • @jsl21
    @jsl21 6 місяців тому +148

    "I don't really do that much fast picking", said the fastest, cleanest picker ever. Also appreciated, "classical music... neither of which I'm particularly expert at." Yep, Guitars from Mars part 1 absolutely doesn't feature PG playing a dozen classical pieces perfectly... This is why I love PG - just a humble, down to Earth human being without an ounce of ego, but who can melt fretboards and faces like no one else

    • @theharvardyard2356
      @theharvardyard2356 6 місяців тому +3

      Lol that's what I thought. The idea of making fast picking harder because you want your pick scratches to sound better is such a Paul thing to do.

  • @TheTimmynator666
    @TheTimmynator666 6 місяців тому +98

    One of the biggest rockstars ever but doesnt have the attitude of a rockstar. Lots of respect to this man right here!! Salute to mr paul

    • @paulgilbert3139
      @paulgilbert3139 6 місяців тому +9

      No drug, no alcohol, no cigarettes, Paul is the healthiest rock star that ever lived

    • @theharvardyard2356
      @theharvardyard2356 6 місяців тому +3

      @@paulgilbert3139 On the other hand his ears aren't doing so great!

    • @gokhanersan8561
      @gokhanersan8561 3 місяці тому

      Love the patch cables !

  • @mikeb.7183
    @mikeb.7183 6 місяців тому +63

    If they could somehow contain the excitement Paul has for playing guitar you could power a city

    • @shorerocks
      @shorerocks 6 місяців тому

      Thank you, that just made my day. Brilliant.

  • @paultaylor2968
    @paultaylor2968 6 місяців тому +47

    Nicest warmest funniest guitar god on earth and most galaxies. Thanks paul for giving us so much joy.

  • @sethlover6498
    @sethlover6498 6 місяців тому +27

    un blowupable...
    paul is a national treasure... protect him at all cost....

  • @TheCyberMantis
    @TheCyberMantis 6 місяців тому +66

    Paul is such a cool dude. He's a wizard on the guitar. He has a great sense of humor too!
    His rig is a mix of all kinds of different stuff. He makes it work! He gets the tones he is looking for.

  • @Nightjar726
    @Nightjar726 6 місяців тому +14

    Ugh we’re all getting older.
    God bless Paul. Such a sweet guy

  • @leonisalpha4537
    @leonisalpha4537 6 місяців тому +24

    It's impossible to not like his personality. ❤Sometimes he looks like a big kid in a candy store. 😁 I enjoyed every bit of the video. Tnx

  • @MauricioMagaldi
    @MauricioMagaldi 6 місяців тому +4

    Unblowappable is the word of the day!

  • @felipeulloa8563
    @felipeulloa8563 6 місяців тому +8

    Paul Gilbert looks so humble and approachable. Nice video

  • @ledjon
    @ledjon 6 місяців тому +26

    I love how willing Paul is to solve problems in “uncool” ways which makes them cool solutions.

  • @garylayton5719
    @garylayton5719 6 місяців тому +15

    He and Petrucci have been my guitar heroes since the early 90s. Both extremely friendly, humble and can melt your face off with pure shred. 🎸

  • @michaelespinosa9168
    @michaelespinosa9168 6 місяців тому +10

    You can never have an argument about guitars or pie. We love you Paul!

  • @shoti_lee
    @shoti_lee 6 місяців тому +5

    Hopefully PG would be invited for a rick beato interview

  • @SuperWaxer
    @SuperWaxer 6 місяців тому +11

    Paul is a legend. And still, he’s the guy who could also be in your own band.

  • @russk1971
    @russk1971 6 місяців тому +29

    I'm glad that Mr Gilbert is getting around better. I saw him in the beginning of the year. He was moving slowly because of a fall on the ice.

    • @russk1971
      @russk1971 6 місяців тому +4

      @Kmlopz I took a master class with Mr Gilbert at Sweetwater Music in March. He was limping. He said that he had fallen on the ice earlier in the winter.

  • @jkasar
    @jkasar 6 місяців тому +9

    Paul has always had such a charismatic and uplifting personality. I love his excitement for music and willingness to explain and demonstrate his skills.

  • @Dark_Star98
    @Dark_Star98 6 місяців тому +14

    So refreshing to hear the actual artist go through their thought process and gear instead of a stagehand or techie, Paul's the best!

  • @nagamata
    @nagamata 6 місяців тому +3

    Paul Gilbert, master of the axe, and friendship.

  • @erico2001
    @erico2001 6 місяців тому +24

    Thanks Nick. Paul is always a joy to watch and listen and one of the greatest guitarists on the planet. His joy when playing is contagious!

  • @satch4u3
    @satch4u3 6 місяців тому +7

    Paul seems like the nicest dude

  • @sixslinger9951
    @sixslinger9951 6 місяців тому +5

    I met Paul back in the 80s at a small club he was playing at. Such an amazing talent and as down to earth and nice as you can get. Great to see he is still melting faces!

  • @Zzenoix
    @Zzenoix 5 місяців тому +1

    Such a nice human being. Talent and smartness.. Mr. Paul.

  • @sconni666
    @sconni666 6 місяців тому +8

    Back in the day I came up in the thrash scene so I avoided Mr Big like the plague. I consider myself fortunate that later in life I found out how awesome this guy is. He rules.

  • @nickvankempen
    @nickvankempen 6 місяців тому +4

    Nice video! Paul is such a great guy, love him. Also cool he played a short bit of Vandenberg’s Burning Heart.

  • @NitroModelsAndComics
    @NitroModelsAndComics 6 місяців тому +4

    What a genuine dude...

  • @tel5690
    @tel5690 6 місяців тому +4

    Love Paul's enthusiasm and humor....

  • @leadbetter
    @leadbetter 6 місяців тому +2

    It's always a pleasure to discover a new approach from Paul Gilbert's rig, especially since he appears to be an authentic, curious, generous and kind guy in addition to being a virtuoso.

  • @brentheathersimons7042
    @brentheathersimons7042 6 місяців тому +3

    Paul is such a riot! I met Mr Big's lead singer Eric right before they opened for Rush in Worcester MA ! Then years later met NDV at a very rare Spock's Beard concert in Mass. I'll never forget!😀 Cheers Fellas! Brent, VT

  • @Iucky01
    @Iucky01 6 місяців тому

    It was a great show! Thank you guys. Hope to see you together again.

  • @jasoncrump1886
    @jasoncrump1886 6 місяців тому +2

    Paul is such an awesome guy.

  • @aceedmond8053
    @aceedmond8053 6 місяців тому +1

    Fun stuff! thanks for sharing Nick! Enjoy!

  • @pbosche
    @pbosche 6 місяців тому +1

    I worked with him on “Artist Works”
    He complimented my vibrato…I’m still basking in that..the greatest compliment ever. And we’re both Pauls…so I’ve got that going for me, which is nice..

  • @mykneeshurt8393
    @mykneeshurt8393 6 місяців тому

    This is a very fun and interesting video series. Nice job, Nick and Sweetwater!

  • @nigelduncan8522
    @nigelduncan8522 6 місяців тому +3

    Great to see Pauls latest Mr big tour Rig...cheers ..rock on!!!

  • @JimDewdGuitars
    @JimDewdGuitars 6 місяців тому +3

    So much guitar knowledge! Thank you for educating us and showing your gear! 🙏

  • @smartrn1
    @smartrn1 6 місяців тому +4

    Just so cool. Tremendous guys. Thx so much. 🤘🏻🇺🇸🎸🔥

  • @nickcarrato9309
    @nickcarrato9309 6 місяців тому +1

    Met paul backstage when Mr Big opened up for great white and the scorpions in like 1990 at the Tacoma Dome. I worked at a music store amd a co worker that worked at the tacoma store knew him, so thats how i was introduced. Such a nice guy!!!!!! He and my coworker friend were going to go out to a restaurant for some dinner and Paul was like "cmon man, lets get some food". But like an idiot i turned the offer down as i was hoping to meet the scorpions "which of course didnt happen". Again, he's super friendly and cool, not to mention a fanominal player.

  • @kenminerva
    @kenminerva 6 місяців тому +3

    Love you, PG!! Nice rig rundown, Nick! 🤘🏿🤘🏿

  • @deltawhiskey1398
    @deltawhiskey1398 6 місяців тому +1

    Love his enthusiasm .... always so excited to talk about guitar and music in general.

  • @diodesDankessAndDives
    @diodesDankessAndDives 6 місяців тому +4

    Yes, love all of Paul's videos 👏✨️

  • @WutipongWongsakuldej
    @WutipongWongsakuldej 6 місяців тому +2

    I wished I could go there T T…
    Hope you all have a good time here in Bangkok.

  • @frankdstrack
    @frankdstrack 6 місяців тому

    Paul Gilbert makes me smile. What a great attitude.

  • @matteomidas638
    @matteomidas638 6 місяців тому +38

    Paul is simply a living myth!!! What a good guy he is!!! 😊

  • @andybungert
    @andybungert 6 місяців тому +3

    I love the way Paul geeks out about gear ❤

  • @anggirambe
    @anggirambe 4 місяці тому

    Paul's rig rundown is always educative

  • @mohitrahaman
    @mohitrahaman 6 місяців тому +1

    what a fun eclectic and timeless guy, its contagious

  • @LordVikingLive
    @LordVikingLive 6 місяців тому +3

    They say don't meet your heroes, but that don't apply to Paul. I met him and he was very nice. A real down to earth kinda guy.

  • @richarde3378
    @richarde3378 6 місяців тому +3

    Paul Gilbert is the best! Great rig rundown, Sweetwater. Thanks!

  • @JohnSmith-ze6mz
    @JohnSmith-ze6mz 5 місяців тому

    Alot of music wisdom from Ole Gil!!!!

  • @riplead
    @riplead 6 місяців тому

    That was so entertaining. I love Paul Gilbert. Super cool guy and amazing musician.

  • @alexblane-layder3902
    @alexblane-layder3902 6 місяців тому +2

    simply a genuine nice guy - always was!

  • @MrJackal43
    @MrJackal43 6 місяців тому +2

    He is sooo cool and humble… great master and wizard!

  • @LIGHTintheHALLS
    @LIGHTintheHALLS 6 місяців тому

    He is such a nice and humble guy with huge talent.

  • @eduardoprieto5267
    @eduardoprieto5267 6 місяців тому +1

    Enjoyed this video a bunch. Thanks, God bless everyone.

  • @lastdaysguitar
    @lastdaysguitar 6 місяців тому +2

    Paul is golden, what a great artist!

  • @tedcabana
    @tedcabana 5 місяців тому +1

    I love the magnet idea, I've always been looking for a way to mount it to hold, and make accessible, that runaway slide in such an effortless way. I remember watching Eric Johnson switching back and forth with the slide. But he would hold it in his mouth, as it wasn't long before a stream of drool would come trickling down. Great performance, but very undignified. That problem is now solved. My alternative idea was to hire a midget to stand to my left side and hold it, apply it, and release it. It was very hard to find such good help.

  • @ahokmurshidi7340
    @ahokmurshidi7340 3 місяці тому

    Paul is truly a master & an amazing guitarist.

  • @marcomazotti
    @marcomazotti 6 місяців тому

    Great guitar player, great dude, it`s a pleasure to listen to him! Looking forward to see them in 2024 :)

  • @randomlines21
    @randomlines21 6 місяців тому +1

    beautiful guitar

  • @MrJrNixon
    @MrJrNixon 6 місяців тому +1

    Love your idea for the slide using the magnet!

  • @divaiswara293
    @divaiswara293 6 місяців тому

    you've just got a lesson about stacking overdrive without notice and it's fantastic 🔥

  • @davidhall7648
    @davidhall7648 2 місяці тому

    WOW! Paul makes it look so easy, lovely modest guy

  • @robert2948
    @robert2948 6 місяців тому +1

    See you in Nashville. I cant wait!

  • @StewTheTrue
    @StewTheTrue 6 місяців тому

    Paul is such a dude.
    he's getting better every day.

  • @JulesFox
    @JulesFox 6 місяців тому +1

    What a delightful man Paul is. A true educator who loves the instrument and plays incredibly. He's 100% epic dude.

  • @kotznr8793
    @kotznr8793 6 місяців тому

    to be great you have to be humble, Paul and Nick are ,without any doubt, GREAT musicians and so humble!

  • @Viktorpitton
    @Viktorpitton 6 місяців тому

    Awesome Man)Keep it up Paul!❤

  • @Gentile108
    @Gentile108 6 місяців тому +1

    I have loved PGs music since the mid to late 80s. I have never met him but I can tell you he is one of the most humble and cool musicians you will find. His scull never expanded beyond his body. Thanks Paul!!

  • @bionicfingerz
    @bionicfingerz 6 місяців тому +1

    Paul loves Guitar and you can tell by his enthusiasm and not just his amazing playing

  • @jams4218
    @jams4218 6 місяців тому +1

    Paul is one of those guys that I could just listen to talk about really anything for hours

  • @shorerocks
    @shorerocks 6 місяців тому

    You gotta love Paul. I remember, about 1986/7, first time in London, went to a record shop, and they blasted the first Racer X record. Good Lord. I had read of Paul in magazines, but hearing it... made me an instant fan.

  • @geruto17760
    @geruto17760 6 місяців тому

    The wonderful Paul Gilbert! 😊

  • @russk1971
    @russk1971 5 місяців тому

    Mr Paul Gilbert. What an amazing person. He is a very talented player and teacher.

  • @dickharper
    @dickharper 6 місяців тому +5

    Incredible, thanks Nick! Paul still has the excitement of a kid in a candy store...and sooo modest! Meanwhile..GOAT. Even the roadie approves the riffs @22:46 😊

  • @onildoribeiro886
    @onildoribeiro886 6 місяців тому +5

    Ta aí um cara que parece ser super gente boa, em todas as entrevistas está sempre feliz e disposto a explicar tudo.

  • @ronaldwilson9525
    @ronaldwilson9525 6 місяців тому +1

    The best guitarist i've ever seen live.

  • @arlo12345678910
    @arlo12345678910 6 місяців тому +1

    Paul Gilbert is a legend!

  • @rosskrause3926
    @rosskrause3926 6 місяців тому +1

    I've been watching Paul Gilbert since his days in Racer X all the way until nowadays..he's just a great guitarist and person..

  • @kevingodziebiewski2593
    @kevingodziebiewski2593 6 місяців тому

    Yellow and blue do look
    Together Paul…knew you were a wolverine at heart!!!👍🏼

  • @thelightmonkey1970
    @thelightmonkey1970 6 місяців тому +1

    I mean, who doesn't love this guy? ❤

  • @Mar-rw3st
    @Mar-rw3st 5 місяців тому +1

    Paul the pedal scientist 🤣 He always sounds good.

  • @gregmize01
    @gregmize01 6 місяців тому +1

    LEGENDARY LEGEND!!!!

  • @christianboddum8783
    @christianboddum8783 3 місяці тому

    I've been using the LS-2 in the same way for many years, it's so practical and simple.

  • @ampersandmcvinegar5681
    @ampersandmcvinegar5681 6 місяців тому +1

    How is he still so excited and gregarious? ❤

  • @jhopkins213
    @jhopkins213 3 місяці тому

    I love it when artists do their own rig rundowns! Paul is so humble and likeable too. And what a talent! I'm seeing Mr. Big in Detroit (Royal Oak) on February 20th and I CANNOT WAIT! I saw them open for Rush in the 90's but never a headlining show. Should be a good time!

  • @JCYoo
    @JCYoo 5 місяців тому

    Love PG and NDV together.

  • @darrellminx5459
    @darrellminx5459 5 місяців тому

    Paul you are always so great,!!!😊

  • @mr.e8432
    @mr.e8432 6 місяців тому +1

    It’s impossible not to like Paul Gilbert. He just seems like he’d be the coolest dude to hang out with. The thing that blows me away about him is how he can shred like there’s no tomorrow and then grab a slide and play on the same guitar without bottoming out and clacking on the frets. You’d think the action would be super low for shredding yet his slide playing is so smooth.

  • @2DclanSnipingTeam
    @2DclanSnipingTeam 6 місяців тому +1

    Always a class act!

  • @fredyrocazaurus8420
    @fredyrocazaurus8420 4 місяці тому

    Legend as a musician, humble as a human being.. Not every guitarists have that combo. PG is the OG ❤

  • @RolanTHUNDER
    @RolanTHUNDER 5 місяців тому +1

    So good to see Paul playing his PGM again. I want that 1000T. I had a PGM401 with the same Gotoh hard tail bridge and DiMarzio Air Classics. Great sounding. The JEM and RG came out in the same year - 1987. The JEM came first then the RG and it's known as a sister instrument to the JEM. I have several of both models and love 'em to death :) The first PGM100 is wholly based on the RG and first debuted in 1992.

  • @driz77
    @driz77 6 місяців тому +1

    Somewhere around 1974, I was hanging out with Doc Kauffman in his Santa Ana home as he was "tuning up" my Strat. I knew how to adjust my Strat --- I really just wanted to hear Doc's stories. During that visit, he finds one of the new plastic milk cartons (in the trash, pre-recycling) and cuts out a pick shape. Then he takes one of those old railroad conductor hole punches and puts 3 holes in the new pick. He hands it to me and says "that there is the Doc Kauffman pick." It looks so much like Paul's multi-hole pick. I still have it! (Hi NDV!)

  • @UCS0608
    @UCS0608 6 місяців тому

    Great guy, great player, cool dude!

  • @DD-lc9jv
    @DD-lc9jv 3 місяці тому

    Without a doubt one of the greatest guitarists and most underrated around. And what cool guy I bet Paul is a cool hang!

  • @jonnyf9049
    @jonnyf9049 6 місяців тому +1

    still remembering me watching his early videos in the beginning of my playing about 16 years ago

  • @binkwood
    @binkwood 6 місяців тому +2

    Out of all the "shredders" Paul Gilbert is my fav! He's more interesting melodically and rhythmically and he plays more tastefully than the other big name shredders. Mr. Big has great songs in addition to having players with big chops!

  • @bongo2565
    @bongo2565 6 місяців тому +3

    At 9:07 ~ "Burining Heart" - by Vandenburg..!!!!! Super懐かしい~。