Rig Rundown - Wayne Krantz

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Article and photos: bit.ly/WayneKrantzRR
Premier Guitar caught up with Wayne Krantz in Nashville at City Winery on the first date of his two-month tour to discuss his pragmatic approach to gear.
Wayne Krantz goes live without a net, touring with a single guitar, an S-style loaner from John Suhr. The Suhr has a very useable whammy bar, maple neck, and Suhr ML (Michael Landau) vintage-style single-coil pickups. Krantz opts for big-top/ skinny-bottom D’Addario strings (.011, .013, .017, .026, .032, .038).
During his Nashville show Krantz plugged into a stock Fender Blues DeVille 2x12 on loan from his driver. He ran out of the Fender into his personal amp, a Marshall 2553 Silver Jubilee with a matching 2x12 mini cabinet. Krantz picked up the Marshall on eBay years ago, and the two have had a warm working relationship ever since.
To continue learning about Krantz's live setup, visit: bit.ly/WayneKrantzRR

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@TeenageWind 4 жыл бұрын

8:20 - "Essentially I guess I believe that any piece of gear -- as long as it's functional -- the main thing is to figure out how to make THAT sound good, whatever it is." Jesus Christ it is so refreshing to hear someone say that, especially a guy as good as Krantz.

@nacienlos70 3 жыл бұрын

He is just too humble. He is a legend and a monster player. Someone should remind him of that.

@ClamsAnonymous 9 жыл бұрын

One of the coolest rig rundowns of all time.

@joepisciottajr5841 9 жыл бұрын

Wayne is hysterical, "rig Rundown? I don't even have a rig".

@tonylarsonstudio 9 жыл бұрын

I feel like someone needs to give Wayne a hug.

@AluminumBird 6 жыл бұрын

Best Rig Rundown of all time. So funny and thoughtful. Not only has he figured out that gear is primarily a mental game, he actually makes good decisions based on that finding. Inspiring.

@lowyaw 2 жыл бұрын

One of PG's greatest rundowns. What a legend, such tones, such creativity.

@christiancollins4708 9 жыл бұрын

this is my favorite rig rundown so far. Im a big gear nerd but its great to see someone like this.

@philsackett7341 9 жыл бұрын

Wayne is hilarious! I love the dry, sarcastic NY wit. I'm sure he is misunderstood on a daily basis. I love his modesty too. What a great player. Best of all, after watching this I suddenly feel a little better about my live rig. :D

@willietango 9 жыл бұрын

Phil Sackett the Woody Allen of guitar burners?

@jean-renepirlet 7 жыл бұрын

Phil Sackett Thought exactly the same

@Melonheadinbed 6 жыл бұрын

......and everyone generally thinks woody allen is a pretentious douchebag with a penchant for kiddie porn.

@tripledoubletroubful 5 жыл бұрын

I was just thinking his wry humour is totally unstoppable. Talking about himself and Landau and his amps killed me. And commenting that "just make whatever it is sound good", well, free lesson with Krantz ...

@CVFMusic 9 жыл бұрын

I have never seen a guitarist give less of a fuck.

@marc0d0n 9 жыл бұрын

"Do you carry a backup?" "No" "Do you ever break strings?" "Yeah sometimes" "That is very brave" "Eh it's whatever"

@willschaumann3814 9 жыл бұрын

"I got a bag of pedals"

@CVFMusic 9 жыл бұрын

Guys, I didn't mean this in a negative manner. He's a very relaxed, matter of fact man. That's all.

@egyptianminor 9 жыл бұрын

OK, you meant he's very nonchalant about gear...true..it's all about the music.

@CVFMusic 9 жыл бұрын

Guys who are real serious about gear would tell you it's all about the music too. As a guy who plays with people with huge rigs, I was just refreshed by a different approach.

@marlonborreo 9 жыл бұрын

My ultimate guitar hero. I love how he's gone back to a Strat, a stock Fender amp, and an unboarded chain of pedals. It seems too that his demeanor has lightened up somewhat. It's good too see. I remember watching his instructional videos where he comes off with a strong sarcastic tone. But hey, it's all about the music and this man totally brings it like no other guitarist can. Consummate musician, WK is.

@Steepways.chadwick 8 жыл бұрын

What a genuine bloke. A real music guy. nice one

@jodiallardice1500 5 жыл бұрын

I saw this guy at Berklee college and let’s just say the show was one to remember lmao

@c.alejo8846 3 жыл бұрын

Really funny guy, almost self deprecating, and he is one of the best guitarists out there. Really admire his funky, clever playing.

@DLH.23 10 ай бұрын

"This is our drivers amp...I've never played it before" 😂😂😂

@oakiron9075 8 жыл бұрын

dude, Wayne is the coolest. so chill.

@TheStrataminor 8 жыл бұрын

This guy has taught me about being more basic, more zen and just play!! I had never heard of this guy until tonight

@jeffmcleod2855 9 жыл бұрын

So refreshing to see this working musician who tours with one guitar and just regular pedals. And he's obviously not a super ego guy.

@martinrking 9 жыл бұрын

I love this guy's attitude.

@Buppier 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a really down to earth, coupla guys talking about guitars, gear, giggin'. The same stuff you talk about hangin in a bar, airport terminal, subway platform, etc. Felt like I was hangin with em.

@misubi 7 жыл бұрын

Preach bro. It's not the gear it's what is being played.

@playAgainMe 9 жыл бұрын

something about this dude i really like... he's down to earth and honest about things

@javierservigon 4 жыл бұрын

i like his simplistic approach to gear. Whatever you have make it work for you...

@RicardoGrilli 9 жыл бұрын

I can't say how I much I love Wayne man! What a badass guitarist and funny too!

@flyjoseph6355 9 жыл бұрын

Krantz is so funny in interviews like this, always makes it seem like he hates his job of being one of the sickest guitarists in the world

@jamesha175 3 жыл бұрын

@Donald Krew i have no idea what you are talking about but good for you

@Zoe321 8 жыл бұрын

This was an experience- awesome. "Is this your amp?" - "it's my drivers, first time I'm using it is tonight"

@Hs3u39 Жыл бұрын

Wayne is a monster, creative musician. I was so lucky to have been turned on to his work way back in early 2000s by a great drummer and friend, Christopher Allis. Thanks ,Chris!

@capivaraverde 9 жыл бұрын

Really awesome rig rundown. Wayne Krantz totally rocks! Thanks guys!

@kirkschneider9048 9 жыл бұрын

He is so great! and it IS really nice to hear someone in his league say he's plugs and plays!

@hearpalhere 3 жыл бұрын

I just discovered Wayne and I love his attitude toward the gear and more importantly toward music. Thanks for another great episode.

@egyptianminor 9 жыл бұрын

It was about time Rig Rundown started to include non-rock musicians as well. I think you guys already did one episode w/ John Scofield and Avi Bortnik. But it would be nice if you guys could do a Pat Metheny episode. He uses arguably the most amazing gear for a 'Jazz guy'.

@guitarFlownimo 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome RigRundown !!!!!!!!!!! A pleasure to watch ;-)

@richardbaruch1185 3 жыл бұрын

Couple of great guys...nice to watch

@MarcosRosa01 9 жыл бұрын

Finally!!! I have been asked for this for so long. Thanks

@wayneblanchard97 7 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! Everything about this was very real and relevant. Krantz's setup is interesting without being over the top and too boutique. And he speaks as a player operating in the real world, not cosseted by a team of techs and a major tour budget.

@Disharmonikash 9 жыл бұрын

Aaaaaaaaa finally! Monster player, wonderful person, perfect tone.

@mantorandlannett...ourmusi604 2 жыл бұрын

Mono for the win! Wayne is too damn good. Amazing rig rundown! Thank You John and Premier Guitar!

@ozbizbozzle 9 жыл бұрын

A key part of Wayne's approach is to be himself so the music just falls out of him, so he knows himself better than most, and we get something exceptional.

@edwardcabras 3 жыл бұрын

17:04 The Jimmy Herring reverb story is classic.

@jakollee 3 жыл бұрын

Jimmy does like his reverb!

@jacktoddy9783 4 жыл бұрын

Good interview, revealing how musicians sometimes think - excellent.

@tonelocrian 7 жыл бұрын

Wayne keeps it real & is revolutionary in his own way. Still an all-time favorite player ;)

@supertuber59 9 жыл бұрын

finally some casual honesty about the imperfect ear.@1:45 or so

@mrsconley666 9 жыл бұрын

THIS WAS A GREAT RIG RUNDOWN! This is really a refreshing look at touring pros using gear like the rest of us.

@gtrzrus 3 жыл бұрын

God love Wayne Krantz, the Woody Allen of guitar. We love you Wayne!🎸😀

@jorgesilva6454 6 жыл бұрын

The most honest, and down to earth, RG that I've ever seen

@valeriocesarini5661 9 жыл бұрын

Might be my favourite rig rundown ever. The man is naive, funny, but ultimately VERY wise and and just a true player.

@procarpenter1788 11 ай бұрын

Naive? I don’t think that’s the word you want

@protocosm 9 жыл бұрын

Refreshing!

@ProfileP246 3 жыл бұрын

Such a cool guy! and refreshingly honest.

@ehambright 9 жыл бұрын

Great Interview!!

@Hitrate 9 жыл бұрын

Great interviewer. Does a good job at staying positive and making the guests shine. Great series! :)

@kahuna2 7 жыл бұрын

Love WK. Used to see him play at 55 Bar in NYC back in the day. Just noticed he still plays there! Check him out if you're ever in the big Apple. Fantastic tiny venue.

@JulesLeyheGuitarPlayer Жыл бұрын

THIS IS AWESOME!

@NielsvanderSteenhoven 4 жыл бұрын

Great stuff!

@cedronarts 9 жыл бұрын

wow, I love this guy... very cool, the music is what matters...

@blackie8083 2 жыл бұрын

Wayne's got a great tone!...great person too!

@Li_Qifei 9 жыл бұрын

He is so cool!!

@sonsauvage 5 жыл бұрын

You can tell Krantz is the real deal by how he talks about the gear. The reverence isn't really there, he's basically just assessing the tools and how well they do the job of translating his musical thoughts. Also you can tell by his playing and compositions! haha

@starchild6347 4 жыл бұрын

Would have liked have heard him play! Unusual.

@olovstenlund502 6 жыл бұрын

very chill

@burkeingraffia 3 күн бұрын

I love how he is all about the music and not so much the gear.

@halholbrookspussy 9 жыл бұрын

I wish he had played through his rig for us (demoing his pedals and how he uses them). Really cool, though.

@MichaelCoughlanmusic 9 жыл бұрын

That guy's awesome.

@gitarmats Жыл бұрын

Such an interesting guitarist!

@beeastman1235 8 жыл бұрын

Wayne you shred dawg!

@palebeau 9 жыл бұрын

I think it's great they had Captain America do the intervew! Totally thrilled! :-)

@xDooksx 9 жыл бұрын

Yes!!

@davemassie3726 8 жыл бұрын

Please ask guitarist to PLAY, let us hear the pedals!!!! Its like going to a wine tasting and holding the glass, looking, smelling, talking about the great wine, but NEVER TASTING the wine!!!! the best ones you have done are like Nels Cline (wilco) you get to HEAR them!! Peace and I do love rig rundowns, thanks.

@MatissCudars 7 жыл бұрын

agreed x10!

@sonsauvage 5 жыл бұрын

I mean...krantz is one of those guys whose essential sound never changes. Like holdsworth. If you've heard him you know what sound will come from the gear but I also agree haha

@tomruth9487 3 жыл бұрын

@@sonsauvage I was at one of his shows and his Marshall went out, he had to use the fender amp that the opening act guitarist had. I was amazed, just like you said, his tone sounded the same. Didn't matter what he was playing through.

@ollierips 5 ай бұрын

"Man, I have to carry that stuff!" what I'm telling anyone who says I need more gear

@mikeygoda 9 жыл бұрын

The Vertex scandal was that Mason from Vertex took the affordable BBE Ben Wah and rebadged as a Vertex Wah with expensive NOS parts (not true) and sold it at 3X the price.

@mattiv1 8 жыл бұрын

Hilarious dude and great rigrundown

@passionplayer7 4 жыл бұрын

Inspiring individual in these gear crazy times(2019), I wonder if Wayne is still doing this setup?

@violeman 9 жыл бұрын

I have thee Identical Amp!!! Very Nice!! Sounds even better with some Peavey Tubes (6L6GC & ECC83 S') Which are commonly found in the Triple XXX series stack Amp's!! If you are into Jazz, Blues & Metal mixture!!! Thanks 4 Sharing Bud!! DEv

@davidsnow6171 9 жыл бұрын

I know what he means about guitars that sit in the corner, vs ones you just want to touch all the time

@adamboof6769 5 жыл бұрын

Could be the best guitarist right now.

@jacobsmithbass 9 жыл бұрын

this is one of the best rig rundowns by far

@TheScaredofsilence 9 жыл бұрын

Is it too much to ask to turn the rig on so we can HEAR!

@andrewgillis8572 5 жыл бұрын

in the movie, the role of Wayne Krantz will be played by Fred Armisen

@manifestgtr 3 жыл бұрын

Wayne, you should check out the analogman sunface nkt. I’m kind of in a similar boat. A lot of the players I love use fuzz...Gilmour, Hendrix, Billy Corgan, etc...but I’ve just never been able to make it work for my playing. The analogman nkt is the first fuzz that’s made me say “whoa...I could actually use this”

@leventopoulos 9 жыл бұрын

Incredible player! Enjoyed that! I just wish he had played a bit too ... :)

@RobMichael 9 жыл бұрын

*It's always the relatively low-tech guitar rigs that I seem to love the most. Too much gear = too much fear.* I'm enjoying the smallest lowest-tech guitar rig that I've used for decades and it's been a huge mojo boost. Tell the truth: How much crap do you musicians carry around?

@rockettroll1507 9 жыл бұрын

Two twin reverb, no pedals

@jks2 9 жыл бұрын

a 67 supro galaxy or a 68 fender dual showman, a relatively simple home made pedalboard and two guitars: a gibson sg and an old fernandes strat as a backup for me and the rhythm guitarist in the band (only for gigs).

@justinmoore2403 9 жыл бұрын

Fender Vaporizer, Custom ESP LTD With Gibson 57 and Gibson P94 Pickups, Memory Man, TC Electronics Flanger.

@mgakidd 9 жыл бұрын

I agree. Too many people are hung up on gear and not learning how to play.

@mgakidd 9 жыл бұрын

Re-read what I wrote.

@revolutionday1 9 жыл бұрын

It's funny how he makes JB look like a giant... If anyone else is having a hard time finding a good fuzz box, ZVEX makes a good one.

@burninho 5 ай бұрын

Is he daisy chaining from the Devilles input to the Marshals input? or he has a direct out from the Fender?! i wondering, it seems the 2nd input is doing the job!

@Mrius86 7 жыл бұрын

It's disturbing that the gear videos have more views than the actual guitar lesson.

@icecreamforcrowhurst 4 жыл бұрын

Cool guy

@Quikfingers 9 жыл бұрын

I always wondered what Jeff from the Max did after Saved By The Bell ended.

@truthfactreality6814 2 жыл бұрын

He’s like a Smurf

@frontbum420 9 жыл бұрын

Agreed Kirk Almost like a breath of fresh air in todays music scene. Over priced pedals,knock off guitars,boutique amps and Wayne Krantz

@user-rc4re5fo2f 3 жыл бұрын

but a boutique strat

@coffeewaldo 9 жыл бұрын

A good guitar a decent amp and distortion pedal is all I use. I'm just a home guitarist but I don't use any modulation or anything like that. clean ,crunch, distortion that's it.

@paultrapanese1721 9 жыл бұрын

Nice interview. I think his string gauges are incorrect though. Unless he's recently changed he uses D'addario 10-46.

@jackduxbury1632 Жыл бұрын

🐐

@riddler2468oasis 9 жыл бұрын

I prefer John Bohlinger :) Nice video

@jacobsmithbass 8 жыл бұрын

wish they had done Anthony Jackson's rig! he has a serious amp set up. he probably said no...

@SelectCircle Жыл бұрын

You'd never know he plays busy-busy tough-tough.

@airbloomamplifiers 9 жыл бұрын

The issue he didn't want to talk about was Vertex buying other pedals and turning them into his own. He offered an apology and should be given another chance; Mason knows a lot.