Rig Rundown - Johnny Hiland

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8 жыл бұрын

Article and photos: bit.ly/JohnnyHilandRR
High above the Nashville skyline, guitar slinger Johnny Hiland met with PG’s John Bohlinger for a pre-show Rig Rundown. Hiland showed off a diverse cache of 6-strings, two cool amps and a larger-yet practical-board that makes for a killer setup for both the studio and live gigs.
Hiland’s current No. 1 is his 1998 Music Man Axis Sport loaded with his signature Six Shooter pickups from Electric City Pickups and custom wiring harness from Martin Six String Customs.
This is Hiland’s 2010 Music Man Silhouette that also features the Six Shooter pickups and custom wiring harness. Between the middle and neck pickups sits a RunBarr by Easy Roll Guitar Methods. It acts as a pickguard in order to help your picking technique on speed picking and sweep arpeggios. Each of Hiland’s guitars are strung with Elixir Nanoweb (.009-.042) strings.
To continue learning about Johnny's gear, visit: bit.ly/JohnnyHilandRR

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@richsackett3423 4 жыл бұрын

Even shouted out his Vietnamese nail technician. Legend.

@Guitargate 2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah baby

@jackstover3061 2 жыл бұрын

@@Guitargate thank you for the introduction to this guy, tornado of a player

@christopherlewis1847 Жыл бұрын

Lots of respect for such a humble and incredibly talented player.

@icecold337 2 жыл бұрын

Johnny is such a humble guy, love his playing and character. If you’re ever feeling cocky about your playing, listen to him and he’ll serve you a nice slice of humble pie.

@Snowy0123 8 жыл бұрын

I love when nice guys are at the top of their field

@TheTruthseeker707 8 жыл бұрын

me too!!!

@roccstar973 8 жыл бұрын

I thought the same exact thing! What a class act.

@vikingsplayvideogames8446 6 жыл бұрын

Dude I went to Atlanta Institute of Music a decade ago, and Johnny came and did a clinic. He is one of the nicest guys you'll ever meet.

@superchicken5000 6 жыл бұрын

Super cool guy and a monster guitar picker!

@ssdtrain1 6 жыл бұрын

on the roof,, so on top literally !! lol

@bakerXderek 6 жыл бұрын

Don't know this guy, but damn he's a clean awesome player and quite the nice dude.

@Williamstanway 8 жыл бұрын

people keep saying Johnny's a walking advert , but the whole idea of this show is to show off your gear and the people who have supported ypu.

@jimray2281 4 жыл бұрын

I was thinking the same, so informative - won over a new fan in me

@nordicomsystems8841 3 жыл бұрын

Exactly, and he's clearly very grateful for what he has and where he is in life. People are just bitter and jealous unfortunately and don't like to see someone living the dream.

@Adveniotu 3 жыл бұрын

EVERYONE in ANY profession can attest to the fact that other people turn other people on to previously unknown shit.

@somedude3601 3 жыл бұрын

You only get there when your that good though lol, I agree with you 100 percent

@stuntnet 8 жыл бұрын

He's like a NASCAR guy promoting his sponsors! Met Johnny at a NAMM show. He couldn't have been a nicer, more humble guy. He sat and talked and was so generous with his time. I'm a totally weak player but he offered to just sit and play with me just for fun. Made me feel like a million bucks.

@Raezioo 8 жыл бұрын

My god, this man has to be the most loveable person I have ever seen :) I don't even mind him advertising for all the stuff. He genuinly likes what he plays. Bless him, man!

@benrolfe7906 6 жыл бұрын

The 'advertising' seems totally OK in a rig rundown...if we weren't into gear we'd be watching something else :-)

@ryan.1357 6 жыл бұрын

He had me at Phillydelphia.

@DENIEL381 5 жыл бұрын

HE IS GREAT I JUST WORRY ABOUT HIM BEING OVERWEIGHT AND WHY HE OR SOMEONE CAN'T HELP HIM ?????IT'S A MYSTERY TO ME.

@DENIEL381 4 жыл бұрын

@l o l SORRY AS A HEALTH EDUCATOR IT'S WHAT I DO AND OBESITY EFFECT EVERYONE OK EDUCATE YOURSELF ,CHEERS.

@phutureproof 3 жыл бұрын

@l o l lol

@atroye 8 жыл бұрын

Gotta love Johnny. Spent a day with him and his wife a few years ago at the Dallas Guitar Show, and in addition to being an amazing player he's probably one of the nicest people on earth. One thing's for certain, if you want a product endorsed - get to him. Been watching these rundowns for years and never heard anyone thank his nail salon and God in one episode. Great stuff!

@misterguitargeek 8 жыл бұрын

What a pitchman too. "I like to chew a blade of grass while I play - I chew the Johnny Hiland, Sun and Shade Mix that my friends at Scott's grow for me. You cna find it in the garden center at Home Depot"

@DennisCameronMusic 8 жыл бұрын

+The Guitar Geek I actually LOL'd

@paulbacon4961 8 жыл бұрын

+The Guitar Geek THAT was very, very funny. Thanks....

@iancosgrove 8 жыл бұрын

+The Guitar Geek Johnny should wear one of those nascar jumpsuits with all his sponsors on it

@bassmattymc 8 жыл бұрын

+The Guitar Geek Best Johnny comment on here!

@HankMarquardt 8 жыл бұрын

+The Guitar Geek This really is funny -- he's just short of being a parody Just can't help but laugh at times.

@dougurch8778 7 жыл бұрын

Had no idea who this guy is, and now I'm a huge fan.

@youthmanrecords965 4 жыл бұрын

Doug Urch this is the first day of the rest of your life

@mamachip 8 жыл бұрын

If he wasn't such a great guy and jaw-droppingly good player, all the plugs would be laughably annoying. Truly one of the nicest people you will ever meet in the music business.

@ThomasCushard 8 жыл бұрын

+mamachip Aren't plugs the whole point of this video?

@dthellland9738 7 жыл бұрын

yup got plug the sponsors. goodyear tires, chevy engine ...

@bokudakateikyoushi7866 7 жыл бұрын

Umm, did you notice the title of the video?

@benlogan430 3 жыл бұрын

Correct Mirrorworld that is the point of the video! And of course he has to give props to the people who help him get those sweet tones! And we want to know about the gear and how and where to get it!

@markboese4583 2 жыл бұрын

I'd plug a whole BUNCH of stuff, if I got it free! lol...

@scottbookman 8 жыл бұрын

Johnny might be the nicest guitar player on the planet.

@WorshipFog777 8 жыл бұрын

+scott b And the best

@MichaelD8393 8 жыл бұрын

+scott b Lots of Southern Charm and no Southern Ego with Johnny. Love him!

@BenFairbank 8 жыл бұрын

+MichaelD8393 probably because he's from Maine

@MichaelD8393 8 жыл бұрын

BenFairbank Yeah probably.

@WatchesnguitarsDK 8 жыл бұрын

Him and Andy Timmons :-)

@bluelightproductions 8 жыл бұрын

Over the years it has become clear that humility is not only a wonderful virtue, but also practically a certification of real talent, whatever the craft.

@MartinCliffe 8 жыл бұрын

Johnny's awesome. You know exactly what you're going to get, as he's a complete walking advertisement, but he's a phenomenal player and comes across as a lovely guy.

@nojyeloot 8 жыл бұрын

THIS

@themodernguitarist 8 жыл бұрын

+Martin Cliffe I know, right? Dude always plugs everyone he works with. I'm surprised he doesn't plug the people that sells him his clothing. I find it admirable, though. I think it's less of him wanting something in return, but more wanting to give them more business.

@TalonTSI95 8 жыл бұрын

To be fair, the whole point of the video is to showcase his gear. It is Rig Rundown after all.

@MartinCliffe 8 жыл бұрын

Of course. And I'm not criticizing him for being like that; it's quite refreshing, I just find it funny.

@MDK2323 7 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly, he seems a very genuine, down to earth guy.

@MrTommySullivan 8 жыл бұрын

I find it impossible not to love Johnny.

@jedlewis8232 7 жыл бұрын

Such a huge talent, yet so humble.

@sgtcaco 7 жыл бұрын

Huge alright.

@NOMY__Designer 8 жыл бұрын

I could listen to this guy talk gear all day long! He seems like a real down to earth person and very passionate about what he does! Definitely a new person who'll inspire me to be my best!

@divingduck1970 8 жыл бұрын

+Nomy He talks gear like a player and a human being.

@t-boog2173 4 жыл бұрын

Johnny "I don't need no stinking B-Bender" Hiland. Man, what a player! And a sweet guy to boot. A lot of people think strength is about acting tough and uncaring but it takes WAY more strength to remain positive, kind and supportive to others, esp when we feel like crap or we're stressed or like Johnny, we have physical impairments. That's when we really show what we're made of.

@camhopkins3162 2 жыл бұрын

Amen brother

@interpolantics01 3 жыл бұрын

Probably one of the best Rig Rundown's I've ever seen. Such a humble dude with amazing talent!

@rikh78 8 жыл бұрын

such a killer player and always comes across as a really nice guy

@capiseric 8 жыл бұрын

He's super nice. I met him at the Chapman Guitars American Expedition tour in Nashville.

@kyzorsosay9938 6 жыл бұрын

Johnny Hiland is one of the most humble guys I have ever seen,to be as talented as Johnny is,it is refreshing these days to have someone like Johnny,hope he's around for a long time.

@OwentheRocker 8 жыл бұрын

What a player! Super friendly guy, and you can tell that he genuinely loves his life and making music. We love you Johnny Hiland!

@davidmuir7711 2 жыл бұрын

#1 on my bucket list is shake this young man’s hand and just say hi. And holly jeez, has there ever been any man who plays with such effortless fluidity? It’s as if he has Teflon ball bearings in his fingers. Mr. Hiland is second to none.

@Soilwar 8 жыл бұрын

Most fluent person at playing and talking I've ever seen lol Gosh I love this guy!

@mftran 8 жыл бұрын

I appreciate how humble and grateful he is. He's not afraid to endorse those who build great things.

@GASmotorsports 8 жыл бұрын

man this dude shreds! How can you not like his attitude in this video.

@jcoulter43 8 жыл бұрын

I could listen to Johnny play and talk for hours! Thanks for featuring him!

@frankies.4500 8 жыл бұрын

This guy is great to listen to. Very humble and talented. Why watch a rig rundown if you don't want to know the gear and shops?

@peterschrumpf6621 8 жыл бұрын

Very humble and off the charts talented musician/gentleman :)

@WakGuitars 8 жыл бұрын

When Johnny mentioned redneck jazz explosion, my hand instinctively looked for a "like" button. Danny and Johnny are two of the most killer country players that the world has seen. RIP, Mr. Gatton.

@namenotfound34 8 жыл бұрын

Who could dislike this guy. He just puts a smile on your face while talking and at the same time is clearly extremely knowledgeable about his stuff, also an amazing guitar player.

@matalmike 8 жыл бұрын

This guy is so humble and courteous and down to earth it's unbelievable. Incredible musician and human being!!!!!

@BluesLicks101 8 жыл бұрын

Now THAT is what I call a guitar player.

@bangusyoung 8 жыл бұрын

I met Johnny one night in Nashville at Robert's Western World down on Broadway. I walked out of Jack's bbq and heard someone just totally blistering the guitar. I walked on down to Tootsie's and it was so packed in there and the band totally sucked. I walked back down to Robert's, walked in and my jaw about hit the floor. There was like 5 people in the whole bar. I watched as Johnny played the most amazing guitar licks my ears have ever heard. I waited till his set was over and went and talked to him. Nicest guy on the planet and so appreciative. Johnny is honestly one of the best guitar players on the planet and such a nice guy. He is Nashville's hidden jem! Kudos to you Johnny! God bless you buddy!

@AllanGildea 8 жыл бұрын

What an outrageously sizzlin' player and such a lovely gentleman. Great stuff guys.

@mudwiser1391 8 жыл бұрын

I've had the pleasure of meeting Johnny a couple of times and he's a great guy, oh yeah and a pretty incredible guitarist too. ;- )

@gar669 8 жыл бұрын

That he is! I met him when he was still with PRS at a Dallas Guitar Center appearance. A very humble and personable guy!

@8bitdomo 5 жыл бұрын

I have no idea who this man is, but I have nothing but respect for his communication skills. Just listening to him makes me just kind of lay back and relax, kind of like a restoration in humanity type of vibe.

@RedroomStudios 8 жыл бұрын

that D'Angelico is easily one of the most beautiful guitars I have ever seen.

@jerrymorganjr 5 жыл бұрын

Is this the most generous person on the planet??? How can a guitar player not have a raging ego and be a jerk?? Love Johnny.

@robgreen1818 6 жыл бұрын

I often like to drink tea whilst watching rig run downs and when I do, I like to drink Tetley English breakfast from my buddies mark and Pete over there in Yorkshire at the tetley plant. Great product!

@Lizard-of-Oz 8 жыл бұрын

I'm not into country music, but this guy is amazing. He's got all the skills, plus grace and great attitude! Nice chat these two had about guitars and rig.

@schlagdog 8 жыл бұрын

What a happy dude and a hell of a player.

@dannyguillot8610 4 жыл бұрын

23:19 Johnny: So here's my clean tone * Throws the most amazing chicken picking riff Me: So here's my clean tone * Play Metallica One

@vincenttaylor9691 4 жыл бұрын

THat was a can of bad assery !!

@garydupuis2796 3 жыл бұрын

I love that he's so humble and those steel guitar bends he does are sooo cool!

@stefanozach2042 8 жыл бұрын

It looks like a humble musician and his talent is totally obvious . Admirable

@1960fusion 8 жыл бұрын

This interview made me the newest fan of Johnny Hiland, great guitarist and great guy...Thanks!!!

@fifteenthfret8089 8 жыл бұрын

Amen!! Me too

@erico2001 8 жыл бұрын

Really humble guy and what a killer player! Hats off to you sir.

@maotemplar 6 жыл бұрын

this is a real hero, i hope the world will celebrate him as much he deserves.

@6StringPsychedelic Жыл бұрын

Johnny has mastered so many styles, talk about underrated.. Hes a guitarist guitarist for sure. Damn son!

@warpfac101 8 жыл бұрын

What a nice man and fantastic player. I'm a fan now.

@jst4curiosity704 8 жыл бұрын

Love Johnny Hiland's style and thanks for bringing him to us John!

@Stratking01 5 жыл бұрын

Man, did anyone notice Johnny's eyes wandering while he was riffing? Yea he says he's legally blind, but that doesn't stop him, he can really feel those notes! This guy is an amazing musician

@1_rjc 8 жыл бұрын

I love that he goes thru and gives a bit of an example of what every thing he has is doing. What a cool guy and phenom player

@slickcross 8 жыл бұрын

Johnny is a talented and nice guy. God bless em.

@Browithabow 8 жыл бұрын

Part 2 is a must !

@incidentalist 2 жыл бұрын

People always asked how the hell do I listen to country!? Well, picking like this! Really is like jazz tbh - similar just with a lot of twang! There's a reason I almost exclusively reach for the ol TELE!! Johnny on a whole nother level!! Not to mention one of the nicest guys out there! Danny G would be proud! I usually won't sit through a whole one of these rig rundowns but watched the whole thing. Thanks for vid!

@cironicholas526 2 жыл бұрын

This was probably the easiest rig rundown John has ever done. Some folks John has to really pull into out of. Johnny here couldn't be more happy and excited to talk gear. Thoroughly enjoyable!

@Nightbreed82 8 жыл бұрын

Best rig rundown to date!

@Veaseify 8 жыл бұрын

Why are people bitching about him saying which companies provided his pickups/pots/switches etc? If he isn't using stock parts he HAS to say where they are from surely?

@JonasRosenven 8 жыл бұрын

I don't get it either. That's the whole point of these videos.

@BarkeyBear 7 жыл бұрын

I love listening to Johnny talk about the gear he uses.

@Fredwitrave 7 жыл бұрын

It's not that he says it, it's more HOW he says it! He sounds a lot like a well rehearsed commercial ...

@RedBeardNP 7 жыл бұрын

I know right...it's a RIG RUNDOWN. If you like what you are using you should endorse their product. It also makes sense too 'cus most of his gear isn't HUGE name stuff so you may have never heard of them before or know where to look for the product.

@Mr.56Goldtop 7 жыл бұрын

Fredwitrave I'm sure he does a lot of these interviews so he gets plenty of practice.

@ChristianBjork 7 жыл бұрын

Such an amazing guy... so friendly. I could listen to him talk and play all day.

@TheZombie4u 8 жыл бұрын

An Amazing player and a class act!! This was one of my FAVORITE Rig videos and I'm not even that into country music!! What an Awesome enthusiastic dude!!

@GavinMcLeod 8 жыл бұрын

Do that part two! He seems like such a great guy. I'd love to see more of his gear.

@MichaelD8393 8 жыл бұрын

+Gavin McLeod I second that!

@MrSpc88 3 жыл бұрын

@@MichaelD8393 aàaààààpp1q Pennpppppppppppppppppppppp ppppppppppppppqppppppppppppppppppppppp

@nevigo5519 8 жыл бұрын

Johnny is so underrated.Great vid.

@ShaneScarazzini 7 жыл бұрын

Met Johnny at a dive bar in Nashville - he had the same chipper attitude and played that tiny bar just like one of his huge gigs. What a class act!

@younken24films Жыл бұрын

Been watching Rig Rundown for many years and they just keep getting better and better. John Bohlinger has the perfect personality for these. Keep 'em long! Thank you!

@ForViewingOnly 8 жыл бұрын

Johnny is probably the best player I have discovered on KZfaq (other than Paul Gilbert, but that was about a decade ago!). Johnny is a lovely guy and a fantastic and versatile player, and he and John 5 are responsible for turning me on to chicken picking. I want to see Johnny up there with the big names like Satch, Vai, Gilbert, Johnson... in fact I'd like to see him do a G3 tour in the future with Satch and Vai... Imagine what Johnny would bring to the G3 concept with his style and versatility!!

@JamothonKeepitreal 5 жыл бұрын

And I would say zakk Wylde also

@RickMcCargar 8 жыл бұрын

What an amazingly talented and nice guy.

@bryanfarless9579 Жыл бұрын

One of the best premier guitar videos to watch, Johnny drops so many names in every part of the music industry. Not to mention a hell of a nice guy and a phenomenal guitar player.

@RichardFriendartist 6 жыл бұрын

this is awesome....what a great run down and great player.

@Avaloctus 8 жыл бұрын

Johnny's such a nice, cool guy. Great ! Keep it goin' man....

@lufiealice6251 8 жыл бұрын

Everything about Johnny Hiland is awesome, his playing his attitude... Everything! 🤘

@SomeKindOfMadman 3 жыл бұрын

KZfaq barely suggested this awesome upload. Johnny is such a legend....such a witty and lovable human being.

@catalanguitar8280 8 жыл бұрын

Humble Guy! I like that he takes time to thank everyone.

@thevoxofreason8468 8 жыл бұрын

What a character! Great player. I had Avatar build me a cab in 2006 and I absolutely love it. Very well built and sounds fantastic.

@johnathanwetherill456 4 жыл бұрын

ONE OF THE GREATEST GUITARISTS WHO HAS WALKED THIS EARTH WITH A SIX STRING ON HIS BACK ! Take your Vai's , Satches , Petruccis , Bonammas etc etc nobody does every thing like Johnny can . Bless you brother !!!

@Steve-nq8jc 8 жыл бұрын

it also nice to see a player be so open and enjoy the video. it's also nice to see someone enjoy the guitar so much.

@philipgaida2548 Жыл бұрын

A message from France to Johnny: "On t'aime! Chapeau! ❤

@snivlle 8 жыл бұрын

Johnny is look in' great! Slimming down a bit and keepin' it totally real. Wonderful personality and a player's player! Guitar player, that is.

@bigupbebop4706 8 жыл бұрын

He mentions Hendrix and 80's Rock and then I just imagine him stood there with his guitar next to Hendrix and Eddie VH in their prime and I die laughing but that's what is so cool about this guy he has incredible hands and the slide style playing is brilliant. A genius player with no pomp, gimmicks or bull crap. I'm now a fan.

@Quickjob519 6 жыл бұрын

This dude is a ridiculously likeable, killer player. And John does awesome genuinely intuitive interviews as always

@typeonegfr 6 жыл бұрын

I very rarely watch all a rig r.. d vid but this guy is so sweet and talented he made me smile like a kid

@Mordecai06 8 жыл бұрын

Mighty Johnny, god bless you, incredible talent.

@scottmatheson2390 8 жыл бұрын

what a sweet cat and a fine fine picker too.

@willramirez75 6 жыл бұрын

Never heard this guy before. He seems like a really cool gear head and he has a great style. Definitely gonna look up and get some of his music.

@joukovaananen5951 8 жыл бұрын

Wow! Mr Hiland's musicality is off the charts!! After that rig rundown I feel like I've gone through at least three magazines worth of advertising. He remembers to mention every product and company a couple of times, maybe too many. :)

@jellofarce 8 жыл бұрын

"baby fart to a clap of thunder" Classic!! What a cool guy!!

@AlexAlexanderLIVE 8 жыл бұрын

This is just pure fire Johnny Hiland is a God !

@randycassidy198 Жыл бұрын

This guy is such a badass, yet so humble. Much love my friend.

@BreadandFaxes Жыл бұрын

I saw Johnny play at a really intimate setting when I was a young teenager. Blew me away.

@chackrafrequencies9049 8 жыл бұрын

Forget guitar ability I want to be as humble and nice as this guy.. Admirable on its own.. Great musicians are very often Great Human Beings!

@The_Real_Grandpa_Joe 8 жыл бұрын

This man is awesome

@mickmoorhouse9834 2 жыл бұрын

If I had a list of only 5 legends that I could meet before I died, Mr Hiland would be on of them. Such a genuine, lovable, humble sweet man.....and so ridiculously talented. Bless you man !

@playfasthithard 4 жыл бұрын

What a nice, genuine guy. I could listen to him talk about guitars all day!

@michaelanewman 8 жыл бұрын

I don't listen to much country but man this seems like a great guy, got to check him out!

@ginoames 8 жыл бұрын

His first album is a great gateway, mix of country, rock, and more.

@greekfreak1980 8 жыл бұрын

+Michael Newman There's an older video,where he's doing some chicken picking and then turns on the distortion and starts shredding VH songs,plus his vision is very bad,he's legally blind!

@michaelanewman 8 жыл бұрын

***** - I'll check that out. Dude can play!

@Mr.56Goldtop 7 жыл бұрын

greekfreak1980 So he says, multiple times.

@JamesRussoMillas 8 жыл бұрын

Johnny is the best. Monster player, and the nicest guy.

@Adipsia1 7 жыл бұрын

I could listen to and watch Johnny talk and play all day. What a lovely, humble and spiritually aware guy... and a ridiculously great guitarist. God bless him... love exudes from every pore of his body.