Rig Rundown: Def Leppard's Phil Collen & Vivian Campbell [2022]

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It’s been eight years since Def Leppard’s Vivian Campbell and Phil Collen met with PG while they were on the band’s arena-filling odyssey in 2014. Now they’re on the aptly titled Stadium Tour, playing packed mega-venues with openers Mötley Crüe, Poison, and Joan Jett, delivering songs from the 12 studio albums they’ve recorded over the past 45 years. It’s quite a legacy, with “Bringin’ On the Heartbreak,” “Photograph,” “Rock of Ages,” “Animal,” “Love Bites,” and plenty more classic hits. At their June 30 show at Nashville’s Nissan Stadium, John Bohlinger talked with Collen, Campbell, and their techs, Scott Appleton and John Zocco, about the guitarists’ muscular live-show arsenal.
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00:00 - D'Addario XPND Pedalboard
00:15 - Def Leppard Live Intro
00:30 - John Bohlinger & Phil Collen Intro
01:01 - Phil Collen’s Jackson PC-1 Jackson Pollock-esque Finish
03:53 - Phil Collen’s 1986 Jackson "Bela Lugosi"
06:35 - Phil Collen's PC Supreme Models
10:04 - Tech John Zocco Intro & Biggest PC-1 Neck Ever
15:16 - Jackson Phil Collen’s 30th Anniversary PC-1
16:31 - Relic'd Fender Acoustasonic Telecaster
17:19 - 2014 Jackson X-Stroyer
18:07 - Phil Collen's Rack Setup
21:25 - Vivian Campbell Intro & Gibson Les Paul Custom Silverburst "Una"
24:32 - Gibson Vivian Campbell Signature Les Paul Custom
28:51 - Gibson Custom Shop reissue of Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen’s 1959 Les Paul Standard
30:14 - Tech Scott Appleton Intro & Gibson Les Paul Studio
31:43 - Gibson Gary Moore Les Paul Standard
33:04 - Gibson Les Paul Goldtop reissue
33:56 - Gibson SJ-200
34:56 - Vivian Campbell's Rack Setup
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@premierguitar Жыл бұрын

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@petemitchell6449 Жыл бұрын

Please do a Skid Row Rig Rundown.. I would love to see Snake & Scottie's setup. Thanks! Love your channel.

@angelnarvaez3584 Жыл бұрын

Could you guys do the Motley rig????? Pleaseeeeeeee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@MatzaFTW Жыл бұрын

All three Def Leppard rig rundowns have been absolute gems

@Joe-mz6dc Жыл бұрын

Agreed. Great band.

@JustJoshLTRB Жыл бұрын

Nothing beats that first one though.

@ericp.7475 Жыл бұрын

I know I'm not the first to say, but saying it again, Phil has to be one of the most underrepresented axe men around, that guy so knows his shit and man he can play! His style is all his own, and its so funny how many of the music pundits just never seem to give him the credit he so surely deserves, just my thoughts, thanks!

@the406seadonkey6 9 ай бұрын

Well said.

@dubstep2496 4 ай бұрын

Vivian better

@gaz0463 Жыл бұрын

John is the king of Rig Rundown! His enthusiasm and genuine interest put anyone he interviews at ease and gets them to open up more. He also asks the questions the fans would ask. Thanks John for your awesome contribution and style.

@badsanta518 5 ай бұрын

I still miss Rebecca Dirks.

@thejamnasium6447 Жыл бұрын

I'm not even a big DL fan but I'm a Phil Collen fan because he just seems like such a sweet and down to earth dude

@metalmayhem672 Жыл бұрын

He does seem down to earth. He stayed in shape but I have to admit he is looking old. There's no avoiding father time. He looks likes a small guy, I'm betting he's no taller than 5' 7". He always had cool guitars.

@andysalter7192 Жыл бұрын

Yeah Phil seems like the nicest dude ever , although Def Leppard have mostly sucked since Pete Willis left and Steve Clark died.

@livingbeing1113 Жыл бұрын

@@metalmayhem672 Keep in mind the interviewer is around 6'3. Great name by the way, Racer X forever.

@jonbongjovi1869 Жыл бұрын

I was sad when my female friend of 30 years (non-romantic) told me she lost her virginity at 15 to....Vivian Campbell.......on a DIO bus! (Viv did nothing wrong. She wanted to have sex. I just hate how CHEAP that sounds. Plus, she was super-hot when she was a teen and I had a big crush on her but i was super-sworn to celibacy for political reasons.)

@CarrigansGuitarClub Жыл бұрын

Campbell is still so down to earth after all these years.....had the pleasure of meeting him back in 1984 when i was 14 and skipping school in Buncrana, Donegal :)

@martyrs5517 Жыл бұрын

We'll be in Buncrana again this summer. Check out the Hoyle Bros from Chicago at the Clonmany Festival in August if you're home.

@suepep8673 Ай бұрын

Phil is just a wonder.

@morganghetti Жыл бұрын

Not a 80s metal fan but this dude is always a gentleman. I also like these guys because they are one of the only bands of their genre that don't look absolutely ridiculous on stage these days.

@gearViewmirror Жыл бұрын

These guys have stood behind their drummer since the day he lost his arm: LEGENDS!🎸🤘🎸

@jonbongjovi1869 Жыл бұрын

i hated EVERYTHING 1980s (i loved the 1970s) (ex: i want a snare to sound like a snare!) but i would still listen to the sunday night Metal Shows on radio, praying SOME good metal would come out. (I loved Dio and Maiden and 1980s Sabbath, so....) But EVERY band they'd play on these metal shows was GARBAGE. Then one day the opening of "For Whom The Bells Toll" and I went "WHOA!!!!! WHAT IS THIS!! THIS I LIKE!!!!" and i waited to hear who it was and when they said the name was "METALLICA", i thought that was pretty corny. (But now, I think it's the perfect name for them.)

@tommilitello198 Жыл бұрын

A 65 year old guy running around playing guitar shirtless looks pretty ridiculous lmfao

@okayestguitar66 Жыл бұрын

Nahhh, that ain't Phil, that's an imposter, he's wearing a shirt! 🤣🤣🤣

@scandalinbohemia Жыл бұрын

Thanks a million for interviewing Phil and Vivian. 2 gents.

@jamesharden8033 10 ай бұрын

These older men still rocking out should definitely be enjoying every single minute of their continuous relevance in rock music ❤❤❤

@AndresYepez Жыл бұрын

Phil and Vivian are the nicest and coolest rockstars around… Pure talent, zero bullsh!t

@kkbandchannel Жыл бұрын

All the guys in DefLeppard are amazing, the band is so beautiful and all the guys are so down to earth. I dont know any other band that stayed connected and helped their drum after the horible accident. Love you guys god bless. Hope you see you one day in Cyprus!

@scottmthw Жыл бұрын

I really dig when it is John Bohlinger doing these. I always watch the video when it is John, even when I don't know who the band is. Nice!

@godofdeadlydeath Жыл бұрын

He's so enthusiastic and knowledgeable.

@Roger8176 Жыл бұрын

He seems like a great guy.

@stavrospanagiotou7207 Жыл бұрын

Cause hes chill - like The Dude 😎

@dexxfilm Жыл бұрын

Phil is such a nice guy. Super friendly.

@rogercardenas111 Жыл бұрын

I believe Scott Appleton was Alex Lifeson guitar tech for a number of years. So Viv is in great hands. Great rig rundown , thanks guys.🎛️🎸🎛️🎸🎙️ Cool Hendrix shirt.

@premierguitar Жыл бұрын

You are right!

@dougretrodaze7963 Жыл бұрын

That’s the first thing I noticed too. Alex’s old guitar tech. Cool.

@tonykennedy8483 Жыл бұрын

@@dougretrodaze7963 He was Phil's tech for a long time too

@andrewpappas9311 Жыл бұрын

He was with Lifeson, yeah

@rogercardenas111 Жыл бұрын

@@andrewpappas9311 I'm sure an amazing guitar tech.

@GerryBlue Жыл бұрын

Nice to see the actual players show their stuff, humble, cool guys

@timferguson1593 Жыл бұрын

DL has got to be the coolest most laid back super group out there. They always talk to fans. They have been thru alot. Rick's accident. And waited on him to get back. And the loss of Steve. They took their time finding a replacement and made the right decision with Vivian Campbell. They seem to be a tight group on stage and off. And they love touring. I missed the Stadium Tour but I will be there when they tour again. And they will! Keep rockin Leppard#

@SomeKindOfJoke Жыл бұрын

I like the Dio set list in Vivian Campbell's road case.

@robertblay9179 Жыл бұрын

What a great bunch of guys. 👍

@ce24prs Жыл бұрын

FINALLY!! After 7-8 Years!! It's About Time👏👏👏

@remoteviewingartistmusicia9010 Жыл бұрын

Phil's Tech John Zocco is a killer 80s shredder... Before he moved to Nashville and played with famous country acts,he played in a few bands in upstate NY. I believe one of the bands covered a few DL songs.

@joelprat8496 Жыл бұрын

John was in a couple cover bands in upstate Although his first (our first) was Axiom. We covered Bringin on Heartbreak into Switch 625 and Rock of Ages I believe. We did a Album together of original material and John and Chris(drummer) wrote most of the music. He is welll ahead of his time in talent and a Humble guy to match!! Great times and always good to see him in his element!!

@theartist124 19 күн бұрын

Beautiful guitar! (30th Anniversary)

@JustinDaggs Жыл бұрын

Rig Rundown always delivering awesome videos

@pkdude5334 Жыл бұрын

it's so cool that this guy has loyalty to the brands that have taken care of him. Jackson and DiMarzio

@BoyAditya Жыл бұрын

Woohooo!!! I always love Def Leppard rig run down

@vividvulpe9842 Жыл бұрын

What a wonderful team those Def Leppard guys are. Phil's guitars have such character!

@froblivion8284 Жыл бұрын

Great video. Phil & Vivian are two of the most down to earth guys & really enjoyed seeing their gear. Mr Bollinger has the best gig - lucky fella 😬👍👍

@Gitbizy Жыл бұрын

Phil is such a cool dude. Would love to have a Cali outdoor lunch with him and just listen to him talk about music.

@mrserv0n18 Жыл бұрын

Def Leppard is class act everytime

@aussiecoastie72 Жыл бұрын

Awesome 👏🏻 loved listening to Phil chat about his guitars 🎸

@gregmize01 Жыл бұрын

So cool to see these guys back at it!🎸

@richardnagamitsu1582 Жыл бұрын

Great rundown. John just fits right in and the DL boys are fab.

@stuartgonsal8443 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video. John, you're a real gem.

@resonatorman Жыл бұрын

Awesome vid, thanks so much 👍🏻👍🏻

@barry3045 Жыл бұрын

Great job John and friends. Cheers .

@pedropresence Жыл бұрын

Lovely - the stars couldn't have been nicer, the techs seem to genuinely enjoy their gig, and the host was as enthusiastic as always - lovely video; made my night

@somanythings9074 Жыл бұрын

Great vid thanks PG! Phil and the guys top guys in business interesting to see the rigs! 🤟

@CC-te5zf Жыл бұрын

Phill is so down to earth - just the guy next door. Great video!

@TheThinker39 Жыл бұрын

VERY enjoyable and interesting! Thanks.

@commanderphilbo1471 Жыл бұрын

Obv a lot of big time musicians have a busy life..but its super cool when a guitar legend like this takes the time to do a rundown. Class act

@electricmagazine1 Жыл бұрын

Two legends!

@chadwallace9713 Жыл бұрын

Love rig run downs!!!

@jacksonrich6398 Жыл бұрын

Love the interviews.

@johnnielsen82 Жыл бұрын

What a treat! Thanks guys, these have just gotten AWESOMER over the years. Easily my favorite content. When are we getting a Rig Rundown on the hosts? :)

@Jamalama555 Жыл бұрын

what cool job to have man, meet all these musicians and hear these stories n' gear low down.

@carsgunsandguitars Жыл бұрын

Starting now cant wait!

@tanshaomala Жыл бұрын

Great that he actually asked about what amps they were using in the Axe Fx rather than just moving on immediately. Would have been even better to see the entire signal chains they're running inside as if they were regular analogue rigs.

@Me37368 Жыл бұрын

To my ears it sounds like an mxr evh chorus, the jmp1 ( he mentioned that)

@tanshaomala Жыл бұрын

@@Me37368 Would be interesting to know what cabs they are running as well

@drippinglass Жыл бұрын

@@tanshaomala They are going directly to the sound board. No cabs. They have in ears.

@tanshaomala Жыл бұрын

@@drippinglass I actually meant the cab impulse responses they're using inside the Axe Fx. I've since learnt from the Fractal forum that Vivian at least is using York Audio 412 Greenbacks.

@stevenausten9935 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant rig rundown 👍👍👍👍🎸

@markmcgibbon2101 Жыл бұрын

Such guitar geekery. Loved this ❤️

@hatusage Жыл бұрын

Phil has to be one of the nicest, most genuine guys in the rock business!

@stevestarr6395 Жыл бұрын

Phil’s a really cool guy and great player with an awesome guitar collection!!

@Joe-mz6dc Жыл бұрын

Love this cat! Thanks for the video.

@mykneeshurt8393 Жыл бұрын

This was a super fun video. High and Dry was my first cassette tape. Handed down by my brother. Pyromania was my first album purchases. And then I found slayer......

@marcos061059 Жыл бұрын

What a couple of great guys!

@thefilthygringo9228 Жыл бұрын

I really like how intense John’s face is when looking at the amp rig!

@masaharumorimoto4761 Жыл бұрын

Very Cool!! I just got my 1st guitar, a Jackson Rhoads, the long journey begins :)

@kellybrincks Жыл бұрын

Such humble people

@tel5690 Жыл бұрын

Awesome Rig rundown....shout out to Phil Tech John Zocco Breaking down the fractal stuff and Phil Guitars look stunning. I saw them at the Vegas Residency 2019 They sounded freaking awesome Vivian got some beautiful Les Paul.....

@65Lynchy Жыл бұрын

Great video👍love Viv's live set up with LiL...Les Paul plugged into Engl's,seeing n hearing him play in smaller venues is amazing 👌

@damonstewart70 Жыл бұрын

Good to c DIMARZIO getting some LOVE

@AimingWanderously Жыл бұрын

Instead of dreaming of being in a band like Def Leppard I now just want to be in their crew. What a great bunch of guys behind the scenes too.

@jonbongjovi1869 Жыл бұрын

in MOST ways, it's BETTER to be in the crew than in the band. You still get all the excitement and energy of touring to big crowds and all that.....but with NONE of the hassles (or boredom of playing "Smoke On The Water" for 55 years!)

@SteveRicardo777 Жыл бұрын

This is awesome!!!!!!

@cyruss2946 Жыл бұрын

Thank you guys. Hopefully someday there will be a rig rundown for Andy Latimer.

@SixStringHarmonies Жыл бұрын

Fractal hardware/firmware and York Audio IRs. Excellent combo. York's IRs are something special. It's smart using the Axe FX 3, Like Petrucci, Metallica, and John Mayer. Sounds great, simple, customizable, and all those amps and effects in one 3U rack space. Easy on the load in/out.

@caleshtcincredibles 4 ай бұрын

Phil and Vivian are both salts of the Earth and both just amazing players with the best tone in Rock n Roll music

@WarriorMigs24 Жыл бұрын

So good

@DavidStockden Жыл бұрын

Always come across as some of the nicest blokes in music.

@stefhan4667 Жыл бұрын

Here is Vivian's rig for the LAST IN LINE gig in Isernhagen/ Germany December 2019. Chain: Vivian --- Gibson Les Paul (with a well known serial no') --- cable---- Engl 100 W Blackmore Signature Head --- Engl 4x12 Cabinet...true musicianship! No pedals requested! Even us (M.)Schenker-heads in Hanover were amazed...

@monsterkxf Жыл бұрын

Awesome! I hope you do the other bands on the tour. ( C.C. / Mick )

@michaeleaster1815 Жыл бұрын

very excited for this and esp. that the interviewer is John Bohlinger, who is a favourite... already prepared to have mind-blown, anew, at Phil's string gauge

@guskalogeros9021 Жыл бұрын

John is the best….he knows his stuff and genuinely loves talking ear

@caspermilkduhd3041 Жыл бұрын

Great. Now I got the runz!

@weed491 Жыл бұрын

Would love to see the rig from 1983 ! Just to compare.

@jonbongjovi1869 Жыл бұрын

Oooo, that's a great idea! (Surely they have clear PIX of the rigs, at least.)

@damonstewart70 Жыл бұрын

Premier is the BEST GUITAR CHANNEL

@TheMusicalElitist Жыл бұрын

One thing I notice about gigs these days is just a sea of phone screens. No one's enjoying the show - just watching it through their phones.

@Bernz66 Жыл бұрын

I so agree….. I stopped taking videos and lots of pictures back in 2011…… Now I take a few pictures, maybe a short video or two….. then put the phone away and I just enjoy the show….. experience the show…..

@TheMusicalElitist Жыл бұрын

@@Bernz66 Thank you! Yes! I wish more people were like you!

@todds5956 Жыл бұрын

Awesome!

@foesfly3047 Жыл бұрын

Very very very cool dudes, including the techs.

@mpichen Жыл бұрын

Phil seems like such a nice guy…all the best to them

@lyleanderson5407 Жыл бұрын

Great rig run down! Still a fan of the guitar to amp setup.

@Sorrowablaze Жыл бұрын

It's cool he has a guitar with fu tone parts, I've made my floyd black with red titanium components, looks awesome. I haven't seen anyone else use them.

@californiamusic Жыл бұрын

Didn't know much about Vivian.. but what a great chap!

@ramiroezequielmoreno1774 Жыл бұрын

39:52 York Audio! I'm a proud Paramore fan, so cool to see Def Leppard playing his product

@peehandshihtzu Жыл бұрын

Can't tell if that guitar has a volute or a double chin the neck is so thic, LOL. Great rundown John and company, thank You! :)

@grayboo212 Жыл бұрын

I kept laughing while watching this because that dude interviewing looks (to me) so much like Steve Martin from the sideview. I kept hearing: "He hates these cans! Stay away from the cans!"

@GearBoxTy Жыл бұрын

John Zocco is THE MAN!

@fernandes5986 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I llke Phil and I idolize Vivian.

@idiotburns Жыл бұрын

23:38 This is it! Thanks for your contribution to man!

@RavnerRavner Жыл бұрын

This host of RigRundown is just a cool dude.

@todds5956 Жыл бұрын

Amazing

@TheTactical6string Жыл бұрын

It was Vivian's Charvel with the Skulls that was the final push for me to buy an original back in 86. Im still a huge Charvel fan but Ive got a couple ESP's that are just one notch above then in terms of tone, the Charvels are still the most playable.

@insin5905 Жыл бұрын

Great video. I would like to know how Vivian’s tech dried out the Les Paul that was in the pouring rain on the first date(!)

@ChrisM541 Жыл бұрын

That's incredible - the Axe FX3, on it's own(!!!) supplying all the sounds to FOH. I always knew Kempers and Axes were being used by big bands, but I always though they were going through classic power amps into speakers - and those were being mic'd for FOH etc.

@officialmetalwill Жыл бұрын

Some bands are running through power amps into mic'd cabs (or from the amp into a mic'd powered cab), and some are just running direct to FoH. Some people like the more traditional approach because it gives them the convenience of modern technology with the setup and feel of a traditional mic'd amp, and some people like the modern approach of running direct because it is easier to travel with, cuts down the potential for something in the rig failing, cuts out stage volume, etc.

@ChrisM541 Жыл бұрын

@@officialmetalwill The fact that famous bands like Def Leppard are happy enough with the FOH guitar sound being 100% provided by the Axe-FX3 (including simulated power amp and cabs) is the real eye opener. Yes, everyone has their own preferences, but to bypass that final link (power amp + cab) is the real/'final' ticked box for this Axe model (I'm assuming Kemper falls into this category too).

@cederickforsberg5840 Жыл бұрын

Lining the Kempers/Axes straight to FOH is much more consistent from gig to gig. And it reduces the amount of noise on stage, making it easier to mix the vocal microphones. I always use lined digital things with in-ears and its amazing

@elevenAD Жыл бұрын

I would love to try the Sugar shakra! Sounds like it could be what i need for my Charvel!

@BabaBest2000 Жыл бұрын

This guy is one of the best interviewers ever.

@billl.4410 Жыл бұрын

The frets Phil was talking about are 6100 jumbo frets

@chicoclint Жыл бұрын

Yup 👍

@johnramsey2480 Жыл бұрын

Phil Collen has...in my honest opinion... ALWAYS had the most Beautiful signature model guitar of everybody with signature models!!! My favorite sig models: 1) Phil Collen 2) Kiko Louriero 3) John Petrucci 4) Steve Vai 5) Misha Mansoor.❤❤❤

@kanesword9528 Жыл бұрын

Scott used to be with Alex LIfeson, saw him in St. Paul for R40 tour and got a couple pics :)

@ooferrell Жыл бұрын

man ... that pc supreme is so beautiful ... i want one so bad now lmfao .

@billf0514 Жыл бұрын

I'm a drummer but these videos interest me also. I find it amazing that the guitar tech's make the changes for Phil and Viv, the timing and song knowledge must be absolutely perfect.. (or maybe I'm overthinking it lol)

@jonbongjovi1869 Жыл бұрын

what's ironic is.....they are doing ORDINARY things backstage....vs doing CREATIVE things (by having another person work your FX). EX: I created an intro (as a drummer) to a tune, where I invite 3 audience members onstage....to TURN my rototoms as I start the tune doing a solo! FUN! EX: as a guitarist, I do a gag where I start the show shredding like a super-star.....but NO SOUND is coming out of my amp! And i'm Soooo into what i'm playing and it LOOKS incredible! BUT NO SOUND. Then, the wild female singer crawls across the stage.....and slowly TURNS UP THE LEVEL KNOB (volume) OF MY FUZZBOX onstage, ha ha, as my shredding slowly appears from the amps now, ha ha. ex: i had a DUO that was just me and my then-GF: one of us would play my sustainer guitar, while the other played with the delay/looper and fuzzbox knobs at the SAME time. Sounded like nothing you've ever heard! But LOTS of pro bands have the tech guy backstage....turn on and off FX pedals??