The best instrument on that stage is Robin Zander's voice. I'd be asking him how he manages to still sound so good after all those tours.

What gets me as soon as I watch this is how much LOUDER Robin Zander's voice is than the interviewer. Even his speaking voice is huge and cutting. Best rock singer alive - He should be declared a national treasure.

Very gracious of Robin to take the time to do this and give His stamp of approval for Premier

That 12 string bass sounds like a freight train thundering down the track.

It's nice that these guys took the time to show you their stuff personally, rather than just making the tech do it.

Revisting the Cheap Trick catalogue and loving these gear videos. It's been said a million times before, but Cheap Trick and everyone who has passed through their ranks are sorely underrated musicians and songwriters and performers. Nice video. Thanks for this!

I was at that concert in Riverside, Iowa, just minutes south of Iowa City. I was in the front row and as always it was a great show. No opening act. Just pure, unadulterated Cheap Trick, the best fuckin' band this town's ever seen.

Robin Zander is a real class act.

Robin and I share the same zip code! Him and his family are beyond nice people, he is always happy to help out in any of our local benefits. Joe Perry lives only a few miles away too.

Have loved these guys since the 70's. This is great that we can see what they play. Thanks Cheap Trick for talking to us.

Cheap trick, the most down to earth rock stars. Love their music and respect them as people.

Love Robin’s Wisconsin accent. “Rickenbacker sent me one, an’ I put in on ‘ere.”

That closing comment that Robin made was so cool

I was at the concert that night, 2nd row in front of Tom. Great show, they played in the rain... it was wonderful (as always)

Classy down to earth guys.

It's understandable why they have such a great live show. They know their sound and equipment so well and after all these years that experience really shines.

Robin is so cool. Great guy

I'm surprised how into his gear Robin is compared to Rick. He really seems to know all about it. One of the best rock singers on the planet.

there is no cooler Lead Vocalist in the entire history of Rock Music

I saw Cheap Trick performing The Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Tour last year at The Paris in Las Vegas. It was bar none theBEST concert I have ever attended. I am ashamed to say that when I was in High school (1980-1984) I didn't give Cheap Trick the time of the day... and I THOUGHT I was so cool- what a idiot I was!

Bless these guys because one day them and their music will all be gone. But on a brighter note...

love hearing from the players more so than the techs

One of the best live acts...still...don't miss them!

When you grow up with a band like Cheap Trick, it becomes part of your personality and defines who you are. So many awesome memories coincide with their songs. It's the classic formula for a band. Two goofy guys and two sexy good lookin' guys. But all four are super talented, and that bass is crazy cool. Long live the Trick!

I can't remember exactly how big Schecter may have been at the time this video was uploaded but I love how modest Robin seems to be about not only those guitars but his collection in general!

All player are my Idol👍long live Rock n Roll for the Cheap Trick👍👍best in the world

OMG I love the sound of that 12 string bass

Robin rocks!!!! Hard.

Tom Petersson is looking fantastic for his age.

Robin Zander is a great guy.

Cool rock 'n' roll dudes, can't wait to see them next year..I mean this year..

I found this surprisingly interesting! It's so amazing what goes into making great music, like they do! Impressive! I knew about Tom and his 12 string bass but hadn't realized how extensive Robin's instrument choices were, not as extensive as Rick's of course. Nice!

I've seen Cheap Trick many, many times. Rick's crazy guitars, but knows each one well. Then there is Tom's 12 string bass guitars that on many songs sounds like an extra guitar while still holding a fat bass anchoring down the tune. I have soft spot for Bun E. Carlos, though he's no longer with the band, the band had a rock steady beat. Robin Zander one of the greatest vocalists (the man of a 1,000 voices) as he uses many vocal techniques on "She's Tight", his power and sustain on "The Flame", and "I Don't Mind"-ft. Chrissy Hynde. This band can literally sound like the Beetles on many songs, they even have done covers of the Beetles (Magical Mystery Tour, and Sgt. Peppers Lonely Heart's Club, and on a EP they did Daytripper).

Looks like Tom is getting younger rather than older smh

Really nice, articulate guy. Not just a singer, but a pretty darn good picker, too. Knows his shit back to front. I never would have recognized him in that cap and those glasses, though. Maybe that's the point?

Just saw these guys on Wednesday 9/11/13. First time was in 79. Im so glad :)

Great video. I grew up in Rockford Illinois with Cheap Trick. Cool to hear about their current gear.

Nice interview, both musicians have unique edges they employ and have employed over their careers, we take for granted some things about Cheap Trick because they're making it look easy.

The peacock bass is really pretty and sparkly in person.

"Oh it's just a peacock, made of diamonds."

Music of my youth is not complete without Cheap Trick included!!

good to known there are 7 strings on the chet for the flame

I've seen Tom play live at Virgin Megastore in NYC(remember that place?) through one Ampeg SVT bass amp with a vintage Gibson semi-hollow EB-2 four string and a Boss OC-2 pedal and he STILL sounded incredible.

2:15 not trying to compare myself with their greatness, but way back when (early 80's) I played bass. Tried everything. Best bottom end was from an Ampeg SVT, but it weighed about four million pounds. One time, at the music store, I tried out (with my P-bass) a Lab guitar amp with built-in compressor. Loved the fact that all of the tone controls were about an octave higher than a traditional bass amp, and that worked for me because I liked strumming bass chords fairly often. Stuck with it too. Also learned from another bass played that eight 10's sounded 'weak' on stage but 'came together' out in the audience with a LOT of punch. Can't recall now the brand cabinet that I used, but it did have four 12's instead of the more fashionable two 15's.

Cool interviews by some great guys with awesome abilities and sounds!

Tom is a total babe

That Rick is a dream guitar to me. Also wondering about the Tele's Robin played back in the day

Met these guys on their initial tour with the motors that are free concert in Pittsburgh at the Stanley Theater very cordial very professional Rick and Tom sure know a lot about guitars

I met Tom several years ago. Not knowing his history, I asked him what was the deal with a 12 string bass. He gave me a weird look, later on I learned he basically invented the thing. Felt like an idiot once I found out.

This guy does good interviews

I was blown away, it's great.

Awesome interview. Very cool.

Not a Cheap Trick fan but you can tell that these guys are totally rad dudes!

Great to see so many professional bass players have a SansAmp on stage or somewhere it the rack for the FOH sound. Like the SansAmp Bass driver here. No matter how much of the endorsed stuff they show off on stage, quite often what you hear in the audience is the Bass signal from the SansAmp.

Awesome interview

no matter who you are or what you play.... schecter is always the answer

love you Robin!

Brutal bass sound

@DaleGorham yeah, I DID apologise about the misspelling... All good bass players that you mention. I think Tom is there with them (and above some). He loves the bass, not guitar. Just coz he has 12 strings, doesn't mean he's a frustrated guitarist inside.

love you Tom!!!

No DaleGorman! Tom revolutionised how a bass could sound. Why would he just want to become another guitar player? BTW this is one of the best Cheap Trick interviews I've ever seen. Probably because (a) the interviewer knows what he's talking about and who he's interviewing, and (b) Rick Neilson isn't involved. Excellent guitarist and I'm sure he's a lovely fellow, but he usually comes across as a complete arsehole in interviews. Tom and Robin are always good to hear in interviews.

Great vid, thanks for all your hard work (:

Someone should start a band and call it Cheaper Trick!

Awesome ❤️

As usual guys, Thanks for the great vid !!!

I love Waterstone guitars! I have the Mark Sandman Bass and its a dream!

Had no idea Tom used 12 string basses, I always thought that he played 8 string basses. The more you know.

For me, Tom comes across as a frustrated lead guitar player - all the great bassists are (Entwistle, McCartney). His sound is definitely reminiscent of Entwistle, and I think he spent his youth listening to Roy Wood basslines on Move records. It's much the same.

very cool to see!

Robin's bodyguard at a Denver concert at main park got the film from my camera 📷 he said camera or the flim.... he got the flim, I'm still a fan..... had a good shot I'm sure of Rick jumping off a speaker 🔊 cabinet he was playing the five neck

To the person that asked what song does Tom Peterson's 12 string bass sound like a 3rd guitar "Ain't That a Shame-Live at Budokan"; when each member take turns doing fast solos.

Where is Robin's Tele?

yo 7 yrs ago!!! wtf!!! Cheap Trick sound?? i never knew 12 string bass existed! That would have reshaped my Rockin history,, a bit.

love cheap trick

Damn. A hi-dollar Reeves as a backup amp.

As Vox guy I am impressed with RZ. Pair mine with a G 335 though.

Normally plays 12-string basses live. Cool stuff. never knewe of them before and that's all he uses live. cool.

Mark Messner! Good to see you.

Peacock bass is nice

Cheap Trick has Carte Blanche anytime they come to Cleveland.

Cheap Trick was asked to perform in My hometown years ago for a 4th of July celebration, but they (management) said their gear was out west and the cost was high to get it to Ohio our city didn't have the budget for the extra cost. WHAT a loss for us. The mayor told me that when I was voting one day. I believe John Waite played that year instead! Z

I made a mistake 1 time on a Rick, I found a 1964 Rick in a pawnshop in its original case, mint condition, still had the keys for the locks on the case, and the unfilled warranty papers. i bought it for $100, with intent to sell , and sold it within 3 hours for $600. Found out an hour later a friends boss collected them and would have given me at the least $8,000..SIGH ..

robin looks like bruce willis in the jackal

Tom ought to punch that guy - telling him repeatedly he's "stuck" with these wonderful 12 strings.

likes to play bass through a guitar amp ... cool

i like more details about the 12 string bass. What String gauges and brand ?

FLYING THROUGH THIS RIG RUN DOWN. NO STORY BEHIND THE DAUGHTER PART.

these damned waterstones, the guy just wont get any in. ive tried forever

Real nice. Thanks. Robiiin

Wow ... If you close your eyes at the beginning , Tom Peterson sounds like Scooter from the Muppet Show

I am seeing them on Nov. 15th....how were they? I have never seen them live....I am going to miss Bun E. Carlos however. Does Robin's voice hold up well?

Nice!

Like it a lot

His amps alone cost more than I make a year...

What strings do those two guys use?

NICE GEAR.

Like trying to pull teeth from that Tech geesch

Tom is the one that always cracks me up. Because without the intervention/insistence of Bun E. he'd still be out on his ass! And how you look yourself in the mirror and live with yourself after screwing over a man who went to bat for you the way that Bun E. did is totally baffling to me! I mean he got him totally back in. We're talking full reinstatement here! With 25% voting rights and getting paid a full percentage of all the receipts and royalties too!

toms al franken now , WATCH OUT TOM !!!THE STAGE IS FALLING , DOWN ON ME AND I CAN HEAR THE LAWSUITS CALLIN CALLIN FROM B.C ,

Cheap Trick is an absolute treasure! Check out my Cheap Trick Vinyl - Ranked! Amazing, Classic Live Band! The first seven albums are as good or better than any band ever!