Rig Rundown - Steve Stevens

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11 жыл бұрын

www.premierguitar.com/articles... Premier Guitar's Shawn Hammond is on location in Council Bluffs, Iowa, where he catches up with Steve Stevens on the Billy Idol 2013 summer tour. Stevens discusses his new signature gear from Knaggs Guitars and Friedman Amplification, as well as his go-to Gibsons, Suhrs, and Roland synth-equipped Godins. We also get the straight story on how he got the ray-gun sound in the original studio version of "Rebel Yell" and see the modified toy ray gun he uses onstage.
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@OnfloorAudio 10 жыл бұрын

How many pro players would take this much time to show the world his rig in this much depth !! He's a class guy imo ....

@bizzjoe 10 жыл бұрын

thousands ?

@dmmusicmusic 4 жыл бұрын

cool thing is you can do most of these effects/ sounds w an old BOSS GT-10.

@Rangerglx 3 жыл бұрын

Pretty cool, guitar geek!

@peteolson6093 3 жыл бұрын

Have you ever been to Council Bluffs? He was probably grateful to have someone to talk to... ; )

@davidpaul6656 3 жыл бұрын

Tons! Thats why Premier Guitar made a whole video series on pro guitar rigs, because musicians LOVE to talk about their gear, your gear, the neighbors gear. 😂

@rahachi 6 жыл бұрын

What a super nice humble guy. Taught us a lot. Steve Stevens is a “Giver” not a “Taker”! Bless you brother for that lesson. He’ll always be blessed. I got more out of that interview than just the music part, which he is a genius at, but learned that you can be a star and still show humility. Thank you Mr Stevens

@jhonny1392 2 күн бұрын

Very well PUT, Sir !. Greetings from Chile, South America. John.

@HumpX 9 жыл бұрын

one of the most underrated guitarists ever

@ericpresley7527 6 жыл бұрын

Tj Landry What is this"underated"bullshit.Anyone that knows anything about guitar playing or rock music knows that Steve is great and he has sold millions of album and been on every guitar magazine covers for 30 plus years so underated?Not the slightest.

@EK-yp8ip 4 жыл бұрын

He’s a beast...so creative, can be melodic and abstract in the same song

@inlakesh555 3 жыл бұрын

YES ... he had some minor success in the clubscene of Anchorage playing the solo in "Dirty Diana" by... the zombie with an ape... ;-)

@kingdiamondfan4032 3 жыл бұрын

@@ericpresley7527 But outside of guitar players and musicians he is not that well known other then being Billy Idols guitarist I have been a massive fan since Rebel yell and consider him one of my idols. .

@j_freed 3 жыл бұрын

It usually takes like three seconds for some guitar player to disagree that anything or anyone is underrated. Elvis is a little slow... 🕺

@Rtechmobile 10 жыл бұрын

What an awesome dude! Seriously that is a lot of his time to freely give away . Massive respect.

@scottharrisohn6972 4 жыл бұрын

Watching Steve will raise your rock music IQ 100 pts.

@beano1eye 10 жыл бұрын

what a dude, shows his own set up and doesn't just get the roadie to do it!

@erintaylor5856 8 жыл бұрын

Hes a monster player

@calmandharmony Жыл бұрын

Saw him a few years ago with Billy Idol. He is a sonic genius with incredible attention to detail. The best guitar player I've ever seen live.

@chrisbeard5794 Жыл бұрын

Steve Stevens is a humble guitar legend who really knows his guitars, it's a pleasure to see him show his collection.

@JeffintheD 3 жыл бұрын

This is the epitome of a top to bottom rig rundown. Didn’t just send out a guitar tech to do a quick summary of gear used. Steve was excellent. Great interview.

@TheTrueFortress 9 жыл бұрын

Steve is a fantastic guitarist and songwriter. Also, he's a nice guy. In all his interviews he comes off as pleasant, friendly and sincere. Big fan. I very much enjoyed this video. It's terrific to get an in-depth look at such a talent's guitar collection and rig.

@LifeProducersofNewJerseyLLC 8 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best rig rundowns. I wish more artists would demonstrate how they use their set ups live, verses a typical guitar tech.

@Quicksilver_Cookie 8 жыл бұрын

I'm sure you will enjoy rig rundown with Andy Timmons.

@hollowpoint45acp 7 жыл бұрын

great player and a class guy all the way around.

@KeeperOfPoops 7 жыл бұрын

there's a lot of good ones like Eric Johnson Uli Jon Roth Joe Satriani John 5 Johnny Hiland and many more then there is rundowns which are what i consider a mixed bag (guitarist and tech sharing different parts) including these ones Steve Lukather Fall Out Boy Tedeschi Trucks Band Jonny Lang

@TheZooman22 6 жыл бұрын

When the artist demonstrates the rig it is much more engaging.

@STETTRACE 5 жыл бұрын

William Allison , I feel the same way but I have come to realize that many of these cats DO NOT actually know anything about the technology aspect lol. A lot of these guys a very very far removed from the bedroom and a couple boss pedals. A lot of us couldn’t imagine having someone else behind the curtain controlling the effects. Some professionals don’t even step on a pedal lol. I’m not knocking it in ANY WAY whatsoever. Maybe that’s why the tech shares the rig rundown. I really love Doyle but to be honest; he wasn’t all that great at explaining the ins and outs of his rig. He did do a little demo of a couple pedals. Which I really dig. I could be wrong

@milwaukeegregg 8 жыл бұрын

A real pro that does not have to justify himself by loving himself. Impressive.

@smokepeddler 3 жыл бұрын

Steve is a great dude. Always willing to take the time to share with fans.

@vincerusso5619 2 жыл бұрын

Steve Stevens just gained a lot of new fans. What a real professional!

@xmandlt 10 жыл бұрын

Most interesting rig rundown I've seen yet. Steve's technical knowledge is impressive.

@ThomasLoyd 3 жыл бұрын

Steve Stevens has to be one of the most underrated guitarists ever! He's such a humble cool dude!

@NoName-bb2pu 2 жыл бұрын

He's a real New Yorker, the best in the industry came from NY, proud of him.

@ScreamingEagleFTW Жыл бұрын

hes highly rated. what do you mean?

@williamdejeffrio9701 Жыл бұрын

So freakin' amazing...every time I see him play, it's a master class in rock guitar

@letMEgoROCKnROLL 9 жыл бұрын

Great player, great guy. Humble and talented. Hats off to Steve Stevens!

@parkerhatcher224 8 жыл бұрын

Wow. He's such an awesome guy. Not a cocky "Higher than thou" kinda guy at all. I'm really loving his blinged out guitars. Smart with his tones, genuinely nice person. A true rarity in this business.

@paulmeinart2851 6 жыл бұрын

Parker Hatcher for sure.

@ABC12355722 6 жыл бұрын

Blade Runner are

@Barnekkid 9 жыл бұрын

Cool guy. He's very enthused about all things guitar and doesn't mind sharing.

@andreabini5128 9 жыл бұрын

A great gentle person, first of all !!

@stevemora7845 6 жыл бұрын

andrea bini But ferocious onstage!

@aronchas 9 жыл бұрын

Very Down to earth guy and great musician. That thing with the synthesizer was very cool.

@RigoesAmorrigotovar 8 жыл бұрын

I love how he says I wanted a guitar I could barely control...that's just pushing yourself...I know many do it but it's good to hear pros say that

@OrbiterElectronics 10 жыл бұрын

Very accommodating dude.. A nice bloke is Steve.

@clusterstudios 11 жыл бұрын

Steve is a top guy. Super guy. No attitude or BS. Just pure rock...

@jaytee8188 8 жыл бұрын

Wow... I've scrolled through a lot of Premier Guitar's Rig Rundowns and clicked on those artists that I like and there's been many but never came across this one. Out of all of those I've watched this is by an immeasurable mark the best rundown. You rarely have the guitarist themselves participate but Steve took this to a whole other level with his down to earth equipment walk-through's and then he gives several on-stage demo's. I liked the guy because of his talent, now I really like him even more because of his personality.

@Scottocaster6668 4 жыл бұрын

Him and Jake E Lee both. Talking equipment, is right up their ally.

@gartmanxxx 3 жыл бұрын

Well said Jay Tee.

@syn707 10 жыл бұрын

I never got into Billy Idol but somehow loved everything I read about Steve. Hearing him here, sharing is knowledge, being a totally nice guy, and God, what a talent... I'm definitely a fan of his now.

@meanstreetman22 11 жыл бұрын

THIS IS THE BEST DAY OF MY LIFEEEEEEEEEEEEE

@ericriggs3176 10 жыл бұрын

Steve seems like a really great guy and down to earth!

@Theo-hc5ob 4 жыл бұрын

I don't remember ANY other guitar player on this channel actually getting out and playing their guitar. I LOVE Steve Stevens! Brilliant player and seems to be an approachable and nice guy. Rock On, Steve. Big fan here!

@mvstudios1 10 жыл бұрын

You can tell he really loves his art so much.. Rock on Steve!!

@yumadapaka 10 жыл бұрын

he is a really good guitarist. seems like a really cool person too

@bobbarcus8310 8 жыл бұрын

super nice guy..and very open about his guitars and amps...Hes been doing it for a long time

@RigoesAmorrigotovar 8 жыл бұрын

I love when they talk guitars...amps...kinda glazed eyes...not there yet

@nigelwilson1361 4 жыл бұрын

This may be out of date, but its incredibly entertaining - in itself a masterclass, by such a nice and knowledgeable Gentleman, who breathtakingly knows his stuff! Fantastic!

@surfsup5757 3 жыл бұрын

Steve's always been one of my favorite guitarists. Met him on the Rebel Yell tour and he was just as humble and soft spoken then. With guitar in hand though, he's a ferocious player.

@markcropper7069 7 жыл бұрын

Steve's a true pro, knows his gear inside out like every player should...and his rig whoah, the cleans are out of this world.

@jonnyfive9415 10 жыл бұрын

The one and only Steve Stevens. What a guy, top man. A real down to earth super star, top guitar player knows what he's talking about got my respect.

@mariannehelg4260 6 жыл бұрын

One of my all time favourite rock guitarists. Riffs and solos that can remember forever.

@Doug5524 9 жыл бұрын

What a great artist and boy can he play,and a really nice guy, well worth watching and thanks to Shawn for a great interview

@lucyfuir6386 6 жыл бұрын

Love Steve Stevens saw him 1990 with Billy Idol on the tour with faith no more. Steve was phenomenal. Incredible player and so laid back and humble always has been.

@Monsterdrumma 7 жыл бұрын

I met Steve while in the atomic playboys back in the day and what a cool guy and monstrous guitarist!

@indiasuaujunca 10 жыл бұрын

half an hour answering all these questions and everything!!! one incredible guitar player that tells you every little detail on his rig!!! best rig rundown ever

@darrendsouza9571 10 жыл бұрын

Man, what a great player! I love the rig rundowns with the actual artist playing. The nylon string with the synth is amazing.

@m2karateman 10 жыл бұрын

Never saw an interview with Steve before. He seems like a guy you could sit down and have a beer with, and have some good laughs. Unpretentious and happy to show what he uses and how he uses it. Great rundown, great guy, GREAT musician.

@tesaliom 7 жыл бұрын

A great guitar player and a very nice and down to earth guy !!

@jerrymyers1798 9 жыл бұрын

Incredible guitar player and performer....Rock on Steve.

@nicolassosolic3655 9 жыл бұрын

Oh yes he is and so good to see him back with Billy,something was missing,i really love Cyberpunk and Charmed Life albums but...but lol Hello from France :=

@gregorybarnet8449 9 жыл бұрын

nicolas sosolic the american j beck*

@nicolassosolic3655 9 жыл бұрын

in some ways,yes,kind of...

@horacrux 8 жыл бұрын

The nylon synth is amazing

@sisajtegabre 10 жыл бұрын

"Nothing similar to old Hamers" so truthful, amazing quality + sound + play-ability guitars love them and I use them a lot. Steve S. is great guitar player, He can play from virtuous tapping, arpeggios and all kind of HM tricks over hard sustained blues to the Flamenco and classical music based guitar stiles.

@timothyjay2012 10 жыл бұрын

You couldn't find a nicer guy than Steve!! He's a true guitar God!

@gaberomero1039 3 жыл бұрын

Steve Stevens is one of the most underrated guitar players. He’s an amazing shredder in his own right. And very super cool guy.

@jodysanders1111 5 жыл бұрын

What a cool guy. 30yrs of listening to his guitar playing and still love it. Very well known but so underrated. He knows what kind of sound he wants to deliver and humble enough to share the knowledge. Very cool indeed.

@pdog5731 5 жыл бұрын

Glad to see some recognition for Steve! He's been a great guitarist and innovator through the years and unfairly overlooked.

@nowthen873 4 жыл бұрын

Man this is awesome, he knows exactly whats going on with his amp/effects set up. Literally holds nothing back, best run down i have seen by far! Great guy and a fantastic player

@metalgraphs2900 9 жыл бұрын

What a nice guy.

@mikek8250 8 жыл бұрын

I just love the way he plucks those strings! One of my all time favorites!

@tommorgan7431 2 жыл бұрын

How generous of this gentleman to give all this time. Wish more guitarists would be this kind. Says alot about his character. Solid.

@ia5662 10 жыл бұрын

That tone is freakin' AMAZING from 30:00 on, jesus Stevie that's some great multi-tasking and super tasty classical work there.

@Bsquared1972 5 жыл бұрын

Incredible player, and seems like a really accessible guy. He always takes the time to show you more than most top-tier players.

@declanphoenix9368 10 жыл бұрын

My guitar hero. Met him several months ago after an evening of him talking about and playing Roland equipment. Really nice guy, I could listen to him all day.

@SuperStig23 10 жыл бұрын

His work with Billy Idol in the 80's and early 90's was incredible, if you listen to White Wedding, Eyes Without a Face, Rebel Yell etc, their are NO Keyboards or any synthesizers, it's all Steve's brilliant playing, this guy is way underrated. BTW I think Billy Idol is an as*ole but Steve's playing Bass & Guitar is 90% of the sound anyway.

@ir0nfist447 4 жыл бұрын

No synth u say, i beg differ my friend. But an awesome guitarplayer anyways, under rated as all the others that didnt "make" the 80s

@jodylowe8476 6 жыл бұрын

Guitar God right there.

@undersoundproductions1915 Жыл бұрын

Wow. My next google search is Steve Stevens. I've watched many rig rundowns. This is one of the best. No guitar tech. Just the man himself. So many tricks and clever ideas.

@MrSimondaniel3 10 жыл бұрын

o my.. he modified the ray gun! he has 4 and they all sound different!

@gaae2000 9 жыл бұрын

Steve is the greatest guitar player!

@yabo2424 8 жыл бұрын

Steve Stevens is one of the best player's to ever touch the guitar, a genius of the instrument!! So underrated just an amazing all around player Steve can do it all!!

@DrDougRoss 10 жыл бұрын

Great and Innovative Player, such down to heart. Thank You Steven for spending so much time to show us your rig.

@cpmyers 29 күн бұрын

This is an incredible interview!!! I could listen to him talk all day about stuff, he's so cool!

@michael_caz_nyc 9 жыл бұрын

Steve is a Great Guitar Player. Listen to his Acoustic / Flamenco Stuff. He is Not just a run-of-the-mill . . . Loud Rocker - he knows his Music Theory and is " Very Under-Rated " ( i.m.o. ). Love the Guitar work on " Flesh for Fantasy " - Michael Caz - NYC -

@tonymarinelli7304 9 жыл бұрын

He is a bad ass player. There are posts here on youtube where he smokes EVH and don't get me wrong, EVH is one of the greatest, buty Steve is a monster player. That Godin guitar at the end sounded so sweeet.

@stratocatblue 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome rundown! Thanks PG!

@evalex71 10 жыл бұрын

Such an unbelievable player

@drumrnva 11 жыл бұрын

One of the most interesting and entertaining rig rundowns so far. Thanks for posting!

@colico14 3 жыл бұрын

Steve is the real deal; a fantastic guitar player! A very giving, generous man, too! This is easily one of the best RRs ever.

@andymckenzie7965 11 жыл бұрын

One of the best rundowns I've seen!

@eyeofbass 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing better than super talent and super skill that is humble and kind. If only everyone could be this way. Much respect to Steve for sharing his time.

@therobleon 11 жыл бұрын

It's great watching Steve play all the parts of the songs. Way cool! Great rig run down!!!

@eclipsesw 10 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Great interview with Steve and great to see him demonstrating his rig and guitars and effects. What a great guy.

@davidsant5729 5 жыл бұрын

What a fabulous man, humble, funny, interesting, super tech savvy and yet really simple and honest in his approach. Not to mention his astounding guitar playing!

@TavaresProject 11 жыл бұрын

That was amazing. Such a great interview....loved all the extras with sounds and stuff....you guys rock!!!!!!!

@grueurgrue2108 4 жыл бұрын

I'm a drummer, so I have literally no clue what they're talking about. But I can listen to Steve talk about guitars forever!

@dr845 3 жыл бұрын

What a great interview

@johnstangg 10 жыл бұрын

i love that someone actually demos their rig. thank you!

@stratorarious 11 жыл бұрын

Great interview! Good work PG and Shawn

@razzledingle 9 жыл бұрын

GREAT rig interview. Steve Stevens has always been a mega-talented guitarist and now I know he's as gracious and down-to-earth as he is talented. I wish I could shake his hand for dedicating one of his guitars to his father.

@pascaljeanne6520 2 жыл бұрын

one of the best, man ! so far ! and the good riff every minute !

@johnguilbert1349 4 жыл бұрын

Very impressive in every way. This was the best rig rundown I have ever watched. What a cool guy, incredible guitar player, and really detailed walk through and demonstration. The fact that his idol is Robin Trower is icing on the cake. My first 2 albums, I got at the same time for Christmas was Robin Trower Bridge of Sighs, and Jimi Hendrix Are You Experienced.

@karendenbok3206 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing as always!!!

@thejship 11 жыл бұрын

Definitely one of the coolest Rundowns yet. Always nice to see the player actually fire up the rig and run through some examples.

@polius65 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome PG really loved this interview....Steve is the best.

@RichMLV 10 жыл бұрын

Best example of a musician that runs his "stuff", rather than his stuff running HIM that I have seen in quite a while! Totally enjoyed this...

@BenNelsonLim 11 жыл бұрын

I must say this is one of the best rig rundowns I've seen! Really interesting and awesome sounding. Steve Stevens is one hell of a great guitarist too!

@Kouta2243 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome!!! Love it when the artist is fully into explaining his rig. Steve's still fully into it after all these years :)

@tricko2286 8 жыл бұрын

Great detailed rundown - Steve did a great job to give his time to explain it all...- Thanks

@Kroeber38 10 жыл бұрын

I love Steve's playing. Simply awesome!

@statmagic 11 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Great rundown. Steve is legendary.

@189951 3 жыл бұрын

Not only is he a great guitarist, but what makes him unique is the enormous amount of work he has done to achieve his particular and recognisable sounds! A programming of all these effects which owe nothing to chance, a meticulous and very long work, a perfect knowledge of his material associated with one of the best guitarist in his style and one obtains stage performances very close to those of the records! Few guitarists in the world have this rigour to play as well on stage as on the studio albums, there is among others Steve Rothery of Marillion and also Tony Lommy of black Sabbath!