Rig Rundown - Steve Vai
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- Опубліковано 7 сер 2012
- www.premierguitar.com PG's Rebecca Dirks is on location at Steve Vai's Harmony Hut studio in Los Angeles. In this video, Steve shows you which of his signature Ibanez guitars he's taking out on tour and which made an appearance on his latest album, how he uses his signature Carvin Legacy Amps, and why the Axe-FX II has replaced most effects in his rig.
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Steve's house is like a guitar center except that the guitars at Steve's house are taken care of
I hadn't been in a guitar center for so long, and I had the most culture shock experience (since I had been playing, practicing, and becoming better in addition to never going to a guitar center for years). It was a sea of middle schoolers playing Smoke on the Water, Enter Sandman, and many other rock standards. It made me laugh and smile with some nostalgia. It felt weird finally being on the other side of that now. But yeah, that said, the guitars for the most part were poorly taken care of, at least if they were in arms reach from the ground.
PSgamer666 and half the guitars are jems
...and the guy that works there actually knows something about the stuff on the wall.
Oh yeah?
They’re actually intonated and tuned
Steve Vai is a cool dude. Cracked me up saying shit like "it has a input jack and a whammy bar."
+Zack Scruggs 3:17 rofl
+Zack Scruggs I couldn't believe he said that once I heard it lol. It cracked me up though.
He's just as much fun live, he really gives the impression of just being a wonderful guy
+Zack Scruggs I laughed out loud at that line.
my fav... "I stared at the left hand longer... the right was busy doing other things as a teenager" bruh ahaha
"the right hand is... busy doing other things when you're a teenager" We nerds of the internet are no strangers to that Steve.
To those who can't get laid of course lol.
Fire Marshall Bill nor can you child.
Fire Marshall Bill Bruh i speak for every single male out there, who spends there time looking at videos.
Fire Marshall Bill yeah well every single male out there uses their right hand for.... doing other things when you're a teenager.
Fire Marshall Bill Same difference
"They wanted to Mix my blood with the Dip" Goddamn Ibanez is kinky af
Heavy Gauge....what? kinky? what a clown you are
Yeah, but that is f*cking cool.
10:27 I love how he went for the monkey grip and I wasn't there haha
Haha good eye
I used to think Steve Vai was so uptight and thought so highly of himself based on pretty much nothing except some live performances I saw. I was so wrong about this guy. The more I learn about him the more I admire him. I think he's one of the few famous guitarists that actually deserves all the stuff he has and praise he gets.
Exactly!
I like the fact that they never use lapel microphones. I enjoy turning my volume up and down constantly.
Relax. Just let the sphincter open and all that crap will flow out of the correct orifice.
You obvuiously read that EXACT comment somewhere else before as i've read it before worded exactly a couple of times. But it's still funny.
I like watching her stretch her arms out and in!!!
It looks annoying for the interviewer aswell
for real
This shit is hilarious ! I about fell off my chair when he made the comment about getting a song on the radio. I admire that type of honesty. The Yngwie impersonation was pretty damn funny too..
what strikes me here is how down to earth Steve Vai is. Someone like him that has done so much and yet seems human
He is human
@@Hotmaildotcomz Nah, he’s clearly an alien. You seen how long his fingers are?
@@Severe_Metalholicism clearly an alien. Joe Satch was letting the astute know... they used to go to the beach together, with their malibus... ☺️ → 🏄 👽
@@Severe_Metalholicism I shook his hand once. I have big hands but he has different level big hands. His thumb wrapped his own fingers
7:56 "I do use the sustainer, I started using it a lot about 10 years ago. I've pulled back, cause.. You don't wanna keep repeating yourself.. You don't wanna keep repeating yourself."
I don't know why I found that little joke so funny but I think it went over most people's heads 😂😂
"Because, you know. You don't want to keep repeating yourself. You don't want to keep repeating yourself."
I once met Steve at like fan meeting and I said that i love his music and if he could sign my guitar and he didn't answer, he just kept looking at me and not blinking for some time and then he signed her :D He is kind of not human, but in a very special way, you have to look into his eyes to see. Love this guy!
I wonder if he was checking you out to see if you just wanted the signed guitar for an auction
@@Hellseeker1 Man I was 16 at the time and what I brought was my beat up squier I've been using for the past 6 years. I don't think he thought about me selling it, I was just an intimidated kid. It felt more like he was looking directly into my soul. The squier ain't going nowhere since it's my first electric and since then also my Steve Vai signed guitar :)
A true genius with a great sense of humour. Anybody who reads that as arrogant doesn't understand both him or the meaning of the word. He is always so giving of his time and answers the questions asked of him. Most celebrities when asked a specific question just talk about themselves, completely ignoring the question and the person hosting the interview.
"maybe that guy could get his fuckin' music on the radio"
I like it more when the artists show off their guitars. It means more to them and they can go deeper in details when they explain it rather than techs. Techs most likely know more about the actual technical aspects (rightfully so) but the artists really should show their own guitars.
So I'm glad Steve Vai showed his own collection.
How could anyone hate on Steve Vai?
oldhamowls Because he's a little arrogant.
*****
He just tries to be cool and not look completely obsessed with his 263 guitars. If you look at other interviews, he is very humble about his fame.
Frank Rauen
Guitarists? Ever heard of Kanye West?
oldhamowls Because he thinks he's the best when we all know that Joe Satriani is the guy.
Non-guitar fanatics can listen to some of Joe Satriani's songs and have a lot of fun.
Vai's records are extremely boring and most probably aimed at those kids learning how to play the guitar who go like "Wow, that's incredible - how does he do that?" kind of thing - which has very little to do with music or musicality.
***** People often mistake confidence for arrogance, especially when they don't know any exceptionally talented people.
What a classy guy, pretty good interviewer too. I love insight like this into a musician's instrument cave.
I guess Steve stands in his bathroom every morning and talks to the mirror "Hey Dude..you are the best...GIMME FIVE"
haha, i can see him doing that.
Lol
*shrug* he's an italian virtuoso that's changed the landscape of rock guitar. He's probably doing pretty well at keeping calm, really. And, he goes on to say "You can't get that Hendrix sound cuz that was in his fingers.". Giving props is a sign that he knows his place. It's just at the top for good or bad in conversation. heh.
Right dude? What an out of touch egomaniac. . .
He's damn right!
He's just a plain good dude. It's amazing how his kind of "mystical" approach on his personality and ideas phisically transcribe to his stage presence, his clothes, his guitars and most importantly his playing. THAT'S what an unique player consists. Steve Vai is Steve Vai for a reason.
6:23 like in a hundred years, if they get cloning down and if they can take the pieces of this blood and take it's DNA from it and clone me, and make another Steve Vai, maybe that guy can get his fuckin music on the radio. I JUST DIED.
"Maybe THAT guy can get his fuckin music on the radio!" LMAOOO
Gold
Lol, Rebecca got embarrassed when Vai said his right hand was busy doing other things. Lmao.
I love how somebody like Steve Vai has a couple of $50,- practice amps and stock mini/traveller guitars just for fun!! Awesome to see that he does like the ocassional Marshall, Fender or Roland amp every now and then. You can tell by the way he talks he is very (brand)loyal to his endorsers.
Look at all the Steve Vai haters on this page..... obviously very jealous of Steve's guitar playing abilities ... there are loads of gold nuggets in this video where Steve is willing to pass on his guitar knowledge. I found the video very insightful.
Rockerman pre I don't understand the "pre" part of your name. If you get that much from Steve Vai, you are already a true rockerman.
Rockerman pre Most people here don't even play, they just buy gear to look at and talk about.
Rockerman pre Or they're just joking around and you shouldnt be so sour over it :)
I think it's because of him making constant sexual inuendos to a girl half his age, comes across as creepy.
Does anyone else find it kinda weird/freaky that at 7:05 the "Sea form Green" Guitar just suddenly appeared in his hands. (Personally I think this is solid proof that Steve Vai is actually god).
He takes the guitar off the stand at 4:11 and moves around with it in his right hand, while talking about the other guitars.
he does have a valid point. radio doesn't play steve vai.
thumbs up for Rebecca not running away from this guy
One of my favorite Rig Rundowns ever. Ii am watching in 2022 and Steve Vai is still kicking and rocking better than ever.
Such a great interview. Had me smiling the whole time. Thank u Steve Vai!
I love how Steve goes out of his way to explain stuff in great detail and Rebecca is such a sweet heart! Great video PG!!
Such a wonderful optimist! Great collection. Really enjoyed this video.
Well done Rebecca. great job keepin this throwback on point.
Steve cracks me up with his crazy outfits, facial expressions, and dance moves.
I LOVE Steve Vai but lets get serious...i came here for Rebecca Dirks ;)
who is steve vai?
Hywel 4 i think steve vai was the name of one of the guitars that the old guy talked about
"I Understand completely!"... me too.
She's great isn't she :)
try the de-caf buddy ;)
I really like how he's so willing to share so much info about his ideas and gear. It's great to see he's still super enthusiastic 🤘🏼
Amazing collection! Love the fretboard to body unison understanding, something to think about when getting serious about next guitar purchase, Thanks for the carpet grinding pick trip
So Steve not only believes in tonewood, but also tonefabric?
And..?
+Dagger 323 It's all bullshit, man.
+BurroDeLasTinieblas if you say so…
Go compare a basswood Jem to an alder Jem.
Just because you don't have an ear doesn't mean that everyone else is wrong.
+Ricky Johnson Really not worth my time to debate this on UA-cam comments, but this has been scientifically proven over and over again. Tonewood doesn't make a difference to an amplified signal through non-microphonic pickups. Emperor's new clothes, pal. I actually don't give a shit what you believe.
"She goes everywhere with me i actually sleep with her sometimes....she has both an input jack and a whammy bar" 😺😸😜
Bijay Poudel Best female sex organ euphemism I’ve heard.
Asexual
Grow up little disgusting boys! How pathetic.
steve bai
@@bldlightpainting What exactly is pathetic, in laughing at a joke? You sound like a 12 year old girl that's been allowed to wear makeup for the first time, that shows how grown up they are by calling others immature.
When Steve Vai say's "I had a lot of trouble" with anything related to guitar playing, I know there is hope for us all!
Been in Vai's studio a few times and it's amazing!!! Doesn't hurt that he's an amazing guitarist as well.
Rebecca is the real deal. She can throw down knowledge about guitars, pedals, pick ups, etc. with the best of them.
He said exactly what I've felt my whole life. When I play I either find my zone or I don't but it's not something I can force to happen it's something I can't think and do it's a feeling from within and I find it at odd times but when I do it's mystical it's magical and I cherish those moments. Thanks Steve for sharing this. We are definitely toy collectors to a sense and all musicians are odd to an extent. You've Inspired me entire life I taught myself to play because of Passion and Warfare so I will always remain thankful for the inspiration to do that. Keep doing what you do And the radio comment you live in my radio always will
The MASTER opening up. Great video. Thank you.
Fantastic insight on Steve Vai's gear. It's a good thing the interviewer let him speak, he's a class act! A+
6:05 "Vai-ls" of Vai-blood? If you will.
Wife: "Have you turned into Steve Vai yet?"
Steve: "Not yet - where's my Ibanez pick? If I've got the wrong pick I just can't play."
A lot more here ua-cam.com/video/CegKNwtKaLk/v-deo.html
love this video & seeing his awesome collection!!!
Vai: these guitars are all very different.
Also vai: this one is jem and this one is a jem
The greatest guitar player and the greatest guitar collection off all times! 👍
Wow...he has a huge passion for his collection. Love it!
This is one of my fave artist gear videos. They are both such nice people, she's is so good to look at and he's good to listen to.
I have to say, fair play to Rebecca! She had to interview one of the biggest names in rock guitar, a serious guitar hero for almost half an hour. That's a lot of pressure and I think she did a great job. P.s. Steve Vai... If you're reading this, can you add me to the guitar giveaway list pleeease?! :) that Ultrazone Axe.... Simply stunning! Great interview.
She does ask some great questions... I've seen her progress and she really does address the material as much as any dude fan could ever.....Bravo Premiere Guitar.....
this is by far the best episode
I've been a Steve Vai fan even since the first time I saw Crossroads. By far my favorite solo artist! That dual scene at the end is one of the best scenes in all of cinema.
Nice Guy, really down to Earth, That's why he is so successful. Great Studio.
This show would be so much better if they miked up the participants rather than rely on the hand held mic. Yeah, it looks cool and 'journalisty' but it really gets in the way. That was a very pedantic point. In other points, Vai is in my top 3 and seeing his guitar cave is one of the coolest things I could possibly imagine so thank you Premier Guitar
Was literally thinking that.. Its hardly a deal breaker but gets sort of annoying, feel sorry for the interviewer more than anything else
+Justin Clayden Apparently no one has ever heard of a boom mic.
Such an inspiration, never change Steve. HOLY SHIT that cabinet or pedals
Steve's the man. He becomes more so with the passing of time. He's close enough to my age for me to feel a certain affinity. I don't play what he plays, but I listen to him, almost exclusively.
So great an so many levels. This is paradise on Earth. I loved the "This is Spinal Tap" reference. One of the funniest movies ever made, and a must-watch for any rock musician.
[taps the guitar] [cocks ear like there's something to hear] "It's a unison." Spinal Tap moment there.
They are the same note at the same octave, however, which is the technical definition of unison
Shhh.....You hear the sustain?
-no
Well you would if it were playing.
😂😂😂😂😂
"Don't even look at it!"
Too funny! Thought the same thing.
Crank it up to 11
I learned the tapping the neck and body of a guitar to see how close the resonance was from Steve Vai and it actually makes finding a great guitar easier. It makes a huge difference on the evenness of volume and sustain from fret to fret
I wish I could afford one of your Jem guitars. They look and sound so amazing. And so do you, sir!
i couldn't take my eyes away from the interviewer the entire time.... she is gorgeous
That is how Satchel likes them
+Felipe CRP She is. She is. She is. Couldn't either, mate.
More importantly, she is a competent interviewer who doesn't get in the way.
Camera guy feels the same way. 25:17
Man, I want a room like that. Holy shit
I want HER in my room. haha
wow! awesome collection! ty for all you do because we probably would never see any of these rock stars guitars otherwise. I want a room just like steves room.
After seeing this, I'm inspired to write songs. I was amazed with the story behind the DNA Guitar. A great legend sharing his story. Thanks Steve for sharing your story. 👍👍💕
steve vai is like a creepy uncle that is actually harmless
Your parents don't trust him,but they let you hang out with him.
That makes absolutely no sense, nor is it clever or funny. Let us know when you have something intelligent to say.
1970borntorun What did I do to deserve this!?!
I've met him, he is one of the oldest and most incredible souls I've ever had the fortune to be ushered into the prescence of. You know on Close Encounters of the Third Kind, there is that really tall, thin alien that emerges from the mothership? Well, mix that with the Dalai Lama and and a splash of Jimi and you've got Steve! :o)
I thought it was pretty funny, man. It's cool.
Prince Westerburg Yup. I got to meet him after a clinic, sat 8 feet from him for over an hour. He was whipping thru autographs after the clinic until he got to the item I'd made for him to sign. We talked for about a minute. He was pretty touched and put his hand on my shoulder and told me to keep at it. Not creepy at all. Nice guy.
Missing Rebecca...She really knew her stuff & asked questions which drew out good info from the artists.
She's cute. What happened to her?
She was definitely better than 90% of the interviewers on this channel.
Probably the best of the PG interviews.
the most incredible thing about this guy with the guitars is that he has no ego and is very humble man...
I would've thought the Les Paul was the most successful and long running signature model of all time.
Ashley Mann 120 years or more?
Ashley Mann is the Les Paul an artist signature model?
Yes.
oh, I thought Les Paul was just the designer haha, I guess you're right 😂
Ashley Mann I think the distinction is that Les Paul created the guitar and owned the company whereas Vai is referring to a signature guitar created for an artist BY a manufacturer.
A lot of people are giving Vai shit for saying the Jem is the longest running and most successful signature guitar in history. I'm sure Vai like myself knows that the Les Paul is technically a signature series instrument. I don't think he's being arrogant or dishonest considering the fact that he has said on many occasions how much he loves and respects Les Paul for his innovations in the evolution of the electric guitar and sound recording. I don't know Vai's reasons for not mentioning the Les Paul but IMO the Paul is not a signature in the same sense of what a signature guitar is today. The Jem is exclusive to Steve Vai, other people play them but no other guitarist has a signature model that is a Jem. The Les Paul however, is a design that many guitarists have their own signature based on. Slash and Zakk Wylde among many others have their own models that are Les Paul's. The design of their instruments are typically the same as far as the specs of a Les Paul go. Their models may vary in pickups, hardware, woods, and electronics but the shape, style, scale length, ect, are exclusive to the Les Paul. A Paul has become a specific instrument like a strat. Like I said, the Jem is identified with one player while the Paul is identified with hundreds of players. Ibanez has many endorsees but aside from Vai none of them play a Jem. A Les Paul is more like an RG in the sense that many players build signatures based around that specific design. I know the Paul is a signature but its kind of a technicality at this point. Regardless, Vai doesn't deserve such hate for an innocent comment like that. As he has matured as a man and a musician he has routinely checked his ego at the door and always gives credit where its due. He's a great spokesman for the guitar community which is often filled with retards who love to measure dicks by claiming superior chops and musical excellence. I'm sometimes ashamed to be among that community. I have said many times you don't have to be great at guitar to be a great musician. Chops don't always translate to great music. I can play circles around some of my favorite musicians but I don't consider myself anywhere near their level of brilliance. Anyway, that is my opinion on the matter.
+Kris Ross - I had this argument with my friend, and we've come that the Les Paul isn't a signature guitar - it is THE guitar.
+Kris Ross He probably is being arrogant tbh, but, he's an excellent guitarist, and by all means a rockstar. If anyone has a right to be arrogant about something he helped create and a guitar that's made for him, it's Steve Vai. But factually, I would think it is the Les Paul, because it's a guitar he designed, and had his name put on, and it's a name that even people who have never touched a guitar know and respect
Correction, at this point, the Les Paul is a piece of junk with dodgy quality and craftsmanship. :(
The Les Paul guitar is not a signature series instrument. It just bears the name for marketing purposes. Les Paul's endorsement of Gibson only lasted from 1952 to 1961, after that Gibson just used the name and made what they wanted. The only reason that the series still bears the name "Les Paul" is because Gibson already has the trademark, and people know what the name means. The Jem signature guitar was also based on the design of the RG, which was in development the same year (1987). Either that or the RG was based on the Jem.
I think Steve is enthusiastic rather than arrogant. Amazing how he always seems to look so into whatever he is talking about and loves to share info. Reminds me a little of Rory Gallagher in that respect.
Watching this Video and watching Steve just look at his guitar gives me a good Vibe about Vai.
It’s really enjoyable listening this guy.
i like how after every interview her arm falls limp because she just got done holding the mic up for half an hour
It has an input jack AND a Whammy!
Love you Steve. You are my man!
I just love him as a person and a musician!
Steve vai is truly one of the most successful men in human history 👏
Is he though? He can't get a hit on the radio, in his own words.
@@Aaron-zh4kj neither can you and your not a guitar god so look whos talkin
@@scuffyplayramranch5256 I never claimed I was one of the most successful men in human history, nor did I claim to be a guitar god. I was just saying, by his own admission, Steve Vai has not achieved a commonly understood mark of success in the world of music: getting a song on the radio. I'm a huge Vai fan, and I think he is objectively both technically and creatively at the top of guitar players and musicians around the world. I'm just saying, by a specific common standard of success by the music world at large, Vai is not as successful as he could be, or I dare say, should be . His ability and creating is overshadowed by incredibly mediocre talent that is shoved down our throats by the big record labels. We're on the same page, friend. No need to be up in arms.
No you’re thinking of Phil Collins
Say Steve. Say ya give lots of the guitars away? Man I would love to have the Jem behind you in the first section of this video!!!!!! You are the best!!!!!!!!!!1 Looking forwarded to hearing from you friend!!!!!!
It's amazing to hear someone else... especially Steve.... talk about their dependency on a particular pick. I've been stuck on the Pickboy Jazz picks since the early 90's. I can't play with regular picks.
Steve Vai is a genius!! Rebecca Dirks is also a force of nature!!!
What a Great Time too be alive!!!
steve vai is the coolest person ever
Apparently, Steve Vai has redefined cool, brother Matthew. And it's about time.
6:10 "VAILES of Vai blood" Get it?
I met Steve Vai one time... YOU OWE ME 18 YEARS OF CHILD SUPPORT STEVE!
Steve Vai Rules! Great musician and a wonderful person.
I like the first fabric floral pattern Jem the best.
bratz2 I was surprised!!!! fabric? but there it is
woohoo... Steve Via Rocks...!!
wtf.... he's got size 16 hands....!!
great Rig Rundown Rebeca, thanks ..!!
Steve Vai is basically every high school music geek, but he just happened to have worked the hardest and was born with the most talent. He still has this kind of kiddish vibe about him, making outfits and whatnot. Seems like a dope guy
I come back to this video at least once every year to have a good time
it's almost like he lives in a guitar center, that would be awesome
Wow...Who is Rebecca Dirks? Absolutely stunning young lady.
That was a awesome interview
I find Rebecca very nice and down to business nice interview and Steve is a gentlemen you can see and hear that
He respects the interviewer jokes are always welcome when you have such a long interview.
I ‘ve only heard of Steve Vai recently and I’m 64 now but I youtubed all his songs and this guy is
Unique and special there’s no one that can play as he does.God bless him with many more years to come.
I ‘m from the Island of Aruba I hope You could come for our annual CSJF caribbean sea jazz and latin festival sometime even as a special
Guest.
This dude is from planet badass!!
what a crazy collection of guitars,unique....... check out my slide guitar playing,if you like guitars, u'll like!! ahoy
The famous "advertise like shameless whores" mantra.... Looking forward to that sitar setup vid man ! :)
Andrew Niel NELLY!! Love your playing man! I saw you on Rob Chapman's videos and you rule! Keep it up.
Vgvhv
Love the vids nelly but I wouldn't advertise like this.
that self promo
Idk how someone can be so cocky yet so humble at once but steve is... AND I LOVE IT!
He's a confident musician. A lot of people misinterpret that.
Smokin hot!! And the guitars are nice!