Rig Rundown - Mr. Big's Paul Gilbert

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  • Опубліковано 7 лис 2011
  • www.premierguitar.com PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Chicago, IL, at the House of Blues where he catches up with Mr. Big's guitarist Paul Gilbert (also a Premier Guitar columnist) who walks us through his live rig containing his signature Ibanez guitars, Marshall amps and an expansive pedalboard.
    For more Rig Rundown videos or watch one of Premier Guitar's other 1400 videos online, be sure to visit www.premierguitar.com

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  • @robhalfordtate
    @robhalfordtate 9 років тому +145

    Paul is a true guitar geek. He was born to do a rig rundown.

  • @Quicksilver_Cookie
    @Quicksilver_Cookie 8 років тому +152

    Only Gilbert...guitarist discussing differences between vintage and new Makita drills :D I love this guy.

    • @lookingjust987654321
      @lookingjust987654321 8 років тому +8

      And ironically his preferred drill (from at latest the early 90s) was the really cheap version with the single speed and no break. Guys would try to do car audio work with me and have these things and sheer off screw slots and stuff. Funny. And yes... vintage!

    • @redneckaxeman1254
      @redneckaxeman1254 2 роки тому

      I prefer the vintage makita myself lol!!!

  • @davidbennett8121
    @davidbennett8121 9 років тому +41

    Super cool guy, met him in 1990, absolutely no ego at all and mad skills.

    • @johnnykaiopaice2338
      @johnnykaiopaice2338 9 років тому +1

      Miss you buddy. RIP... Will never forget you.

    • @TheTacitusKilgore
      @TheTacitusKilgore 8 років тому +5

      I'm so sorry for your loss. At least he got to meet one of the greats before his time. Again, sorry

  • @CankleCankle
    @CankleCankle 10 років тому +70

    Much respect for Paul as well as all of the guitarists that do the rundowns themselves, rather than getting their techs to do it.

    • @sonicapex5166
      @sonicapex5166 9 років тому +2

      paul loves to talk about his gear and he's a true gearhead

  • @davebertoletti
    @davebertoletti 8 років тому +49

    Possibly the nicest gentleman in rock and roll

  • @YoloMcSwaggot
    @YoloMcSwaggot 9 років тому +51

    There are so many things to love about Paul. He never seems to be stressed or having a bad day. Also his pinky is as long as my index finger, wtf.

    • @LightningJackFlash
      @LightningJackFlash 9 років тому +1

      Hey! Where did you get this number in your nickname? :P And I'm Paul Gilbert's style of playing fan and yeah, I love this guy too as a human.

  • @sirspikey
    @sirspikey 9 років тому +101

    I really want to have a beer with mr Gilbert and mr Govan!

    • @MurphysJif
      @MurphysJif 9 років тому +2

      +sirspikey Same here! Both knowledgeable and really cool.

    • @chrisa586
      @chrisa586 7 років тому +4

      Govan might have the chops but Gilbert just has the magic I can't explain it. He would be a nightmare to improvise against lol

    • @allanvr83
      @allanvr83 7 років тому +2

      I did couples of weeks ago, in fact it was a great moment because not only jamming with such a great guitar player like him is a gift, but we've really had a good time jamming, with a smile on each one's face, I think he's really a kind person, more than the great shred master we all know.

    • @DaveDexterMusic
      @DaveDexterMusic 2 роки тому

      @@chrisa586 Gilbert is just as impressed by sweet chunky pentatonic licks as he is speed, though. Possibly more so. It would probably be a fun time.

  • @JimmyElectricPage
    @JimmyElectricPage 11 років тому +5

    PAUL actually demos his own gear and doesn't leave it to his busy guitar technician. Cool guy forever

  • @SandeepTuladhar
    @SandeepTuladhar 9 років тому +5

    Paul, one of the most amazing human in our planet. His picking speaks. His tone screams. Still its sweet enough to listen whole day without getting bored. True artist, true talent.

  • @sweetbastianful
    @sweetbastianful 7 років тому +2

    "in a humbucker guitar I never really used the tone control" ... we finally got an answer to his insane trebley tone lmao. Gotta love this guy

  • @SamBellGuitar
    @SamBellGuitar 10 років тому +46

    Paul Gilbert is such a nice guy.

  • @ironpirites
    @ironpirites 10 років тому +25

    Paul Gilbert is the best. Him and Slash both score high on the sanity chart. It's such a relief to hear him explain stuff.

  • @Grant_Ferstat
    @Grant_Ferstat 8 років тому +29

    I've never really been into Paul's music but he seems like a really good guy and definitely has great hands.

    • @cantwellmikey
      @cantwellmikey 7 років тому +8

      I feel the same way man. He just seems like the best dude ever?

  • @beauxberto6238
    @beauxberto6238 10 років тому +11

    i like how he actually demonstrates each sound. every other rig rundown ive seen, the dudes just talk and talk about technical bullshit and dont actually show you how it sounds. also, dude is a class act.

  • @MiSambra
    @MiSambra 3 роки тому +2

    I love how Paul is constantly trying different things. I have just begun to get my feet wet in the world of stomp boxes and various effects after years of firmly being a "one guitar, one amp" kind of guy. Experimenting with all sorts of guitar pedals has really revived my love for the instrument.

  • @morganghetti
    @morganghetti 8 років тому +17

    Every time I see Gilbert interviewed he seems like such a nice guy.

    • @MDK2323
      @MDK2323 8 років тому +2

      Totally, he seems like he hasn't started to hate his job or the fans like some musicians have.

    • @TRMillerBass
      @TRMillerBass 8 років тому +5

      Paul is a great guy. We went to school together at MI in Hollywood, played together a few times. I hosted his visits and translated for him a few times here in Osaka. A massive talent - but totally nice guy.

  • @SenseInTheChaos
    @SenseInTheChaos 12 років тому +2

    "it does touch you in the way that other guitars don't" hahah what a genius!

  • @konarkpahuja5047
    @konarkpahuja5047 4 роки тому +7

    5:03 when Paul Gilbert casually says "My hearing is going"...

  • @codeywings10
    @codeywings10 8 років тому +6

    Having a separate lead out for the singer is awesome. The Mr. Big members seem to really respect each other.

  • @xGshikamaru
    @xGshikamaru 11 років тому +2

    that guy is so cool, I don’t know if I prefer his rig rundown or satch’s both these guys know their thing and are so inspiring, love them

  • @chrisa586
    @chrisa586 7 років тому +4

    Just watched Steve vai, yngwie, petrucci, etc. and Paul's rig is so off the cuff and simple and his personality is so humble and cool. It reminds me why I like him so much lol

  • @aurosne
    @aurosne 11 років тому +1

    I love these videos when the actual artist is talking about their gear, but I love it even more when they actually demo it. Paul is such an awesome guy.

  • @RycheForOrder
    @RycheForOrder 10 років тому +2

    Class act. Most of these interviews are done with the guitarists tech. Paul is an outstanding individual and it's nice to see him take the time for those who are truly interested.

  • @andrewpappas9311
    @andrewpappas9311 8 років тому +11

    Paul Gilbert seems like a really cool guy, and to be honest I'd love to jam with or even get a guitar lesson from him, learn some Mr. Big and other epic tricks by him

  • @stevepalmer1847
    @stevepalmer1847 7 років тому +10

    Never listened to his music but I liked the way he played a few licks to demonstrate the pedals. If only they would all do that.

    • @FatPeaceman
      @FatPeaceman 7 років тому

      I thought exactly the same. It's simply the best way to demonstrate a pedal ^^

  • @TobyKBTY
    @TobyKBTY 12 років тому +2

    Man, hanging out with Paul must be like hanging out with an amazingly talented and guitar-crazy best friend!!

  • @coolguy4sho
    @coolguy4sho 10 років тому +13

    I was at a Music store sometime ago and i was playing this riff and shredding a lil bit and paul walked in and was listening and i looked up and stopped playing and he said no dont stop that sounded great..and i was said oh i was just noodling and he said thats some serious noodling and i said well i learned it from you and he said really and i said yeah man i was a big fan and learned alot of your licks from your video's and thats how i built some technique up. he was just a down to earth guy!

    • @accuwrist
      @accuwrist 7 років тому +1

      Yes, I am totally convinced that this indeed did happen.

    • @Person-cv9dj
      @Person-cv9dj 4 роки тому

      coolguy4sho unfair!

  • @uuncebret
    @uuncebret 3 роки тому +1

    Paul such a humble virtuoso.. no hesitation to share and always play from hearts ❤️.. 🤘

  • @CopGlide
    @CopGlide 11 років тому +2

    "When you're a guitar player, you must tweak!" Lol Love it!

  • @GodinChild
    @GodinChild 12 років тому +2

    It's so inspiring to see super-human musicians that have equal amounts of humanity. Thank you Paul Gilbert!

  • @Carrorc
    @Carrorc 12 років тому +1

    One of the best guitar related videos on youtube. thank you.

  • @MrSteelheart23
    @MrSteelheart23 12 років тому +1

    He's the most down to earth guy ever. His music is a great inspiration and he's a perfect example for every musician.

  • @thomasmorrismusic
    @thomasmorrismusic 11 років тому +2

    I got to see him [and meet him] at Brents Music Store in Ft Myers Fl-He was 27 then-and after each song-he ask-Is That cool-He was very humble-knowing that there was a room full of Guitar Players-but only one like him-He said that he doesn*t use drugs-and never had-I loved that Clinic-he signed-photos with an Ibanez and Laney Stack!

  • @BrantFortunate
    @BrantFortunate 12 років тому +1

    Paul's personality is just fantastic! He seems like a such a genuinely nice guy with real passion for music. :)

  • @shaynehmad
    @shaynehmad 12 років тому +1

    AWESOME. Paul just seems like an awesome dude and the rig is incredible!

  • @clintn6677
    @clintn6677 6 років тому

    He seems so down to earth. I remember watching his guitar lessons on VHS and he explains things so easily

  • @jeffdemarcus7230
    @jeffdemarcus7230 10 років тому +13

    Nobody cooler than Paul Gilbert

  • @jobsgarage
    @jobsgarage 11 років тому

    This is perhaps the best rig rundown. This guy is something!

  • @MenaPaws21
    @MenaPaws21 12 років тому

    I love that man so much, Loves to explain and interact!!!
    Thanks again Premier Guitar!!

  • @JohnKino21
    @JohnKino21 12 років тому +2

    He such a cool guy and it's so much more personal when he shows it himself and not some random guitar tech.

  • @guitarlink79
    @guitarlink79 10 років тому +1

    Besides being an amazing guitarist Paul is indeed a great person, very humble, just make me respect him and admire him more. Paul you Rock!!

  • @francheng21
    @francheng21 11 років тому

    awesome rundown the best I've seen so far...Paul is soooo accomodating

  • @premierguitar
    @premierguitar  12 років тому

    @pinkangus We edited together clips from Keith Howland of Chicago demoing an Egnater Tourmaster 4100 at the 2008 NAMM Show. You can watch the video and hear bits and pieces of Mr. Howland's playing that appears in PG's intro.
    Thanks a lot for watching the videos.
    --PG Staff

  • @omtribe5693
    @omtribe5693 4 роки тому

    The best thing about Paul Gilbert besides him being a guitar virtuoso is his humbleness and politeness. He's a great human being, we need more people like him.

  • @TheShower82
    @TheShower82 12 років тому +1

    his lead playing is so clean

  • @ERey55
    @ERey55 9 років тому +16

    Someone give this man a latenight show!! haha

  • @psychotubes
    @psychotubes 12 років тому +1

    I've never met Paul (thou I wish too) and from the countless videos of him you can tell he's an honest straight up easy guy without any hint of arrogance.
    Great magician on the guitar too.

  • @drinkspecials
    @drinkspecials 11 років тому

    Any Guitar mag, channel, whatever, will always get attention when offering PAUL GILBERT CONTENT. Thank You Premiere Guitar!

  • @StrungHero
    @StrungHero 12 років тому

    finally, after years of searching for Paul's rig rundown!!!

  • @LeviBulger
    @LeviBulger 6 років тому +3

    "John Denver clean" lmao. Paul is hilarious.

  • @TheScaredofsilence
    @TheScaredofsilence 12 років тому

    It's nice too see someone actually demonstrate their gear by PLAYING. Makes the rundown more complete. Pauls the man.

  • @ijobrien3
    @ijobrien3 8 років тому

    i love paul gilbert. you can tell that every second he doesn't spend playing guitar is a second he considers wasted. that's true love :)

  • @theverbalrelease
    @theverbalrelease 12 років тому

    Awesome video, great interview.

  • @marcelodonati
    @marcelodonati 10 років тому +8

    great guitarist, great man! great kind of person!

  • @van01010100
    @van01010100 12 років тому +1

    The notes go right into your heart!

  • @martinbroughtonlenihan5827
    @martinbroughtonlenihan5827 8 років тому +1

    just seen this,the bit at the end of the interview, where he holds the drill in a menacing way, brill

  • @j0a0d1
    @j0a0d1 11 років тому

    Love the way the camera guy focuses on the pedal board the entire time Paul is shredding.

  • @svenzia
    @svenzia Рік тому +1

    May he stay on earth for a loooooooooooooooong time. Lovely man and effin evil good player.

  • @alejandrobalardini4893
    @alejandrobalardini4893 8 років тому

    I keep watching this video over and over again. This gut is soooo f***** smooth. Premier Guitar, what about Protest The Hero rig rundown?

  • @theaxedude1
    @theaxedude1 11 років тому

    Of all the Rig Rundown videos, this is the one I could most see myself using.

  • @b44styreraug
    @b44styreraug 12 років тому

    Paul Gilbert is one of the most humble guy I've seen so far in all these rig tour kinda video

  • @SC86Canuck
    @SC86Canuck 12 років тому

    best rig run down, i love when the player gets into it and doesn't just want to run off and say yeah i got a fuzz and a wah, and some marshalls

  • @theaxedude1
    @theaxedude1 11 років тому

    I love that fireman. I played one the other day and the neck profile is awesome.

  • @brokenknifeo
    @brokenknifeo 10 років тому

    Saw Paul with Mr Big in '93 in a smallish club in OKC, was very much worth it. Sheehan was beating his depth charge simulator and Paul was on top of his game in front of his wall of Marshalls. Nice to see the tech behind what I knew was less than simple.

  • @samlee2562
    @samlee2562 6 років тому +1

    the melody of his speech is so positive

  • @Jeepjones85
    @Jeepjones85 11 років тому +1

    This guy has always been cool ! I like it when they demo there own grear

  • @StephenLafferty
    @StephenLafferty 12 років тому

    PG on PG - fantastic!

  • @sLowBrian
    @sLowBrian 12 років тому

    Thanks for posting this.... it seems to me to be a great insight into Paul Gilbert's professional life!!
    Cheers!!

  • @Spunfuser
    @Spunfuser 11 років тому

    Gilbert has got to be one of the nicest dudes to hang with. I have gotten so much out of his columns. What a talent!

  • @Niamorg1007
    @Niamorg1007 11 років тому

    Great interview of a great guy.

  • @toxicity28
    @toxicity28 12 років тому

    HELL YEAH!!!!! i was waiting for this day!!!!

  • @TommyWolf2123
    @TommyWolf2123 11 років тому

    I've always liked the fact Paul has a simple set up, he doesn't seem to be fussy about effects and amps, he just lets his fingers do the talking!

  • @ForViewingOnly
    @ForViewingOnly 11 років тому

    My favourite guitarist, and one of my favourite people on this planet. I totally love Paul Gilbert.

  • @MaxStax1
    @MaxStax1 6 років тому +2

    I didn't even know Mr. Big was still a band.I remember hearing them for the first time way back in the early 90's on Letterman I think,and the next day I went out and bought their CD,had a train wreck on the cover.Going to have to check out some of their latest stuff now.

  • @martindammable
    @martindammable 12 років тому

    This guy is making my day

  • @milomilex
    @milomilex 11 років тому

    I never forget the first time i meet paul gilbert, he's an awesome dude man ~

  • @josiahluck4385
    @josiahluck4385 8 років тому +21

    pg is talking to pg! but which pg is which?

  • @JoAdrian
    @JoAdrian 12 років тому

    paul gilbert rock!!!very generous n humble guitarist i ever met

  • @snerddarplol
    @snerddarplol 12 років тому

    PG is such a chill dude

  • @cowondeso
    @cowondeso 9 місяців тому

    Saw PG at the very first time in 2000, when he did Asian Clinic Tour at The Hard Rock Cafe Jakarta, I was 17, when I saw him, my jaw like dropped D, "Man, he is 6,4 tall 194cm like office tower walking around the cafe😂, and he was super fun Rock Star, humorist down to earth kinda guy!! That Pinky 7 strings Ibanez was so cool!!

  • @LIVEtoROCK86
    @LIVEtoROCK86 12 років тому

    Really happy to see that Paul himself is participating in this interview, not his tech (like most other players)

  • @thomasmorrismusic
    @thomasmorrismusic 11 років тому

    I went to see him at a Guitar Clinic Here at Brent*s Music store in the late 80*s-Really down to Earth and helpful!!!

  • @thinwire
    @thinwire 12 років тому

    What a lovely guy Mr PG is!!

  • @spider62able
    @spider62able 12 років тому +2

    Paul is one of the few muscians who is open about their hearing loss. Believe me those headphones are not just for show! I have tenitus (ringing in the ears) from not using protection in the construction industry. Trust me protect your hearing!

  • @KevinBrighton
    @KevinBrighton 11 років тому

    Rig Rundowns with the equipment plugged in are the best. It can be the tech or the artist. Irregardless, hearing the gear is better than just talking about the gear. And Mr Gilbert is one of the more articulate artists to speak with.

  • @donottawaguitar
    @donottawaguitar 11 років тому

    nice and simple yet overloaded with talent

  • @allfu93
    @allfu93 12 років тому

    i love how paul gilbert is, so fuckin down to earth and is fun and just loves to show other people wat he does!!!

  • @carlheinz
    @carlheinz 12 років тому

    I like that he's talking about his Vintage/Modern marshalls settings for bass that are not being used and his little 2061x is plugged straight in to the cabs.

  • @TaglitoFilms
    @TaglitoFilms 12 років тому

    I always find myself having much more respect for the artists that actually go through and personally talk about their gear in these videos, not just having the road crew do it. I mean I know not every musician is a gear head but it just makes them that much more personable and appealing.

  • @lamystorius
    @lamystorius 10 років тому +1

    his guitar tone is AMAZING...

  • @williamb2845
    @williamb2845 9 років тому +1

    Paul is The Man. Cool guy and a stellar, world-class player.

  • @gopassion71
    @gopassion71 12 років тому

    @rockstarnyancess I had the pleasure of meeting him, late 90's, He was as un-rockstar as you can get and easy to have a conversation with.

  • @mckay91095
    @mckay91095 11 років тому

    Awesome. Paul Gilbert is great. Great attitude and sense of humor. Plus he can waaaiillll

  • @cdacadkison7714
    @cdacadkison7714 9 років тому

    What a insane guitarist...Scary good!

  • @hopelesstrail
    @hopelesstrail 12 років тому

    i love that chorus, i want one.

  • @EventHorizonPrdctns
    @EventHorizonPrdctns 10 років тому +4

    I totally agree with Gilbert about pick thickness. I'm a shredder (among other things) and have ALWAYS stayed with plain old Fender mediums for the exact reason he said, there is so much more dynamic range that drops off when you go thicker.
    It's totally true what he's saying about Dunlops, they totally don't get tore up when you pick slide with them. I have Purples - I think they're 1mm - on call specifically for the rare occasion I wanna pick slide

    • @CorrosionAudio
      @CorrosionAudio 10 років тому +3

      I play bass and guitar with .73s (yellow) tortex picks and they sound so much better than the paving slabs people tend to use. For bass, using a thin pick sounds like a cross between picking and slapping because of the pick release twang.

    • @Skraboing649
      @Skraboing649 10 років тому +2

      CorrosionMedia Good call. I'm a .73 Tortex user for bass. Rock on man!

    • @LouisMinett
      @LouisMinett 10 років тому

      I use fingers on bass for the most part, but when I do use picks on bass I just use 1 mm because those chubby Gibson picks piss me off. As for guitar it depends what I'm playing but for the most part it's 1 mm because I'm mainly a thrash/punk kinda guy.

  • @adolfoherrerat
    @adolfoherrerat 9 років тому

    Has Anybody ever wondered what amp is that in the beginning of Premier Guitar's videos? sounds very Marshall JTM45ish to me but could be anything..

  • @youpeopl_music3220
    @youpeopl_music3220 10 років тому

    Love Paul Gilbert! Always have. Always will!

  • @liontone
    @liontone 12 років тому

    Great guy, and player!

  • @xcrow0
    @xcrow0 7 років тому

    The pickup is close because the area pups and injectors have very low magnet pull and need to be close to the strings for max output. I don't have my injector that close but I run it closer than other pups. Have an old 90's USA peavey predator with injector neck area 67 injector bridge with CTS 500k pots no mid tone wired 50's style and it has to be my favorite all time most versatile strat sound ever. Hugely underrated pups. PG is a great dude.