That Pedal Show - Simon Neil From Biffy Clyro Shows Us His Touring Rig

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8 жыл бұрын

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Before we go any further: Simon doesn't play much in this video - hardly at all in fact. If you want to hear him in action, a live show or album is absolutely the best place for that.
So, in this video, Dan talks to Simon and his tech Richard Pratt about the seventh Biffy Clyro album, Ellipsis (released July 8 2016), alongside Simon's needs for the 2016 tour.
We were kindly invited to Biffy's production rehearsal space; it's a working environment where we had the opportunity to get a guided tour of the rig that Dan was involved in bringing together, as it's all controlled by multiple G2s.
Despite the ostensible complexity, Simon's sound is actually very simple. His cleans go through a Fender Super Sonic 100, while the dirty sounds are through a Marshall SLP1959 (100-watt Plexi). There are also two Kemper Profiling Amplifiers to reinforce a handful of specific album sounds.
Everything else is there to make it roadworth, tourworthy and dependable.
One point of potential confusion is that the amps/cabs behind Simon aren't used in the conventional sense. The cabs are there as on-stage monitoring of guitar sounds for Simon, but the outfront amp sound is via single 12-inch speakers, mounted in Box Of Doom speaker coffins off stage. It's all in the video...
His pedals are:
Boss MT-2 Metal Zone
UK & Europe: bit.ly/35iLgCF
USA: bit.ly/3xrdbiS
Boss MD-2 Mega Distortion
UK & Europe: bit.ly/2PkwxSu
USA: imp.i114863.net/9kQRe
Boss DD-3/DD-6/DD-7 Digital Delay (a mix of 3s, 6s and 7s over the A and B rigs)
Origin Effects Cali76 Compressor
UK & Europe: bit.ly/2uVGMBL
USA: bit.ly/323rheM
Australia: bit.ly/2rPSRWo
The whole rig is repeated in backup form, which is why there are two of everything!
Thank you so much to Simon for his time during rehearsals, also to Richard for helping us through the rig, and of course the rest of the Biffy crew for being so helpful and accommodating. As always, it's an absolute education listening to these guys.
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Пікірлер: 461

@helloitsnicko 7 жыл бұрын

Simon & Dave Grohl are going head to head in a nice-off

@olliebutton 6 жыл бұрын

BedroomBassist spoken to both. They’re both just the sweetest guys.

@ChaseDougie 5 жыл бұрын

Name drop horn

@charliecooke3991 4 жыл бұрын

Simon for the win

@livingthedream137 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah isn’t it great to see a rock star smile the whole time?

@mrc2662 6 жыл бұрын

What an absolute gem of a human being Simon is. Thoroughly lovely man. Deserves all his success.

@toddchavez5671 8 жыл бұрын

Simon Neil is such a likeable guy

@JamesWilson-bl8vy 3 жыл бұрын

nicest guy you could meet so down to earth

@ramonwilts 6 жыл бұрын

Biffy Clyro really give it all live :) I saw them on Lowlands festival in the Netherlands where they played in the hour before Muse would play on the main stage. Biffy where in a tent with around 2000 fans.. The rest of the 50.000 people where at the main stage waiting on Muse. Biffy rocked the show, and stopped 5 minutes before the end of the hour.. "Run to Muse and enjoy yourselves guys!!" Simon shouted at the end. They are the perfect festival band, because they where those kids they play for. They are not pissed they are playing in a half empty tent, they rock every show. And appreciate everybody that does come and see them.

@ShoreyJr 8 жыл бұрын

When he says "metal zone" I can't help but think of Colin from CSGuitars.

@TheProgGuy 8 жыл бұрын

ALL THE GAIN! NO MIDS! MOAR GAIN!

@SeanChurchill97 8 жыл бұрын

Massively underrated guitarist with great tone

@kieranblacker 6 жыл бұрын

Huge tone! Everytime i listen to them i think there sound is just insane!

@korrelics 8 жыл бұрын

I wasn't familiar with this band but Simon Neil seems like one of the coolest and nicest dudes.

@lunchpin403 8 жыл бұрын

he's a lovely guy

@21innocentbystander 8 жыл бұрын

First 3 albums are great then it's absolute shit

@lunchpin403 8 жыл бұрын

21innocentbystander I think you're wrong, they've not had a bad album. Like Simon says, they're always doing something different

@21innocentbystander 8 жыл бұрын

Yeah well

@madeindark5461 8 жыл бұрын

there was a video of him went out to meet his fans in front of the hotel and sing a song with them, and it was raining outside. a really, really nice guy

@benrothschild6074 7 жыл бұрын

Dan is so excited in this video its adorable

@ThatPedalShow 7 жыл бұрын

+Ben Rothschild this vid was YEARS in the making. As a long time Biffy fan, it really was the best day ever ;)

@Matt-vp2bq Жыл бұрын

Biffy clyro are the best band ever and the fact that they sound even better live is just amazing, MON THE BIFF ❤

@BravoColl 7 жыл бұрын

This is still one of my favourite That Pedal Shows ever. Simon's just so passionate and so utterly normal considering how big Biffy are now. The Kilmarnock boys done good! 'Mon the Biff!

@_ethanmc 8 жыл бұрын

Louis CK talks to Jesus about guitar gear.

@albertmctorre4789 8 жыл бұрын

@0mer100 7 жыл бұрын

Best coment ever

@kenbenkai8621 7 жыл бұрын

I never write it, because it never deserves it. But now it does. LOL

@adamf5541 6 жыл бұрын

Haha! Hilarious!

@brunito210193 6 жыл бұрын

JAJAJAJAJAJAJA

@rocknrollcrawlersbashers2204 4 жыл бұрын

Biffy never fail to blow my mind..what he plays while singing sometimes is just incredible

@rocknrollcrawlersbashers2204 4 жыл бұрын

@ Cheers Paul..i am aware of that but thanks for the tip and i do see where your coming from

@stevecollette5501 5 жыл бұрын

Literally one of the best bands making music today

@Lobberzillo 7 жыл бұрын

I loved the term "Be the architect of your own sound".

@SuperGreenFirefly 7 жыл бұрын

Biffy are incredible live, and Simon seems so down to earth and passionate about music. I'd love to meet him.

@ThatPedalShow 7 жыл бұрын

+MC Porge He's a wonderful human, that's for sure! Thanks for watching.

@danclyrogaming85 6 жыл бұрын

MC Porge I've met him multiple times, he's a pure gent.

@adam872 7 жыл бұрын

What an absolutely top bloke. I need to check out some of their music.

@undershock94 7 жыл бұрын

You totally should. One of the best guitar bands out there

@undershock94 7 жыл бұрын

Jimmy Jericho agreed

@dagrohl1979 4 жыл бұрын

Interested to hear what you think 3 years on?

@FacPhoto 5 жыл бұрын

This is my favourite interview of all time. My face ached at the end. Brilliant.. Simon too, what a lovely guy. No pretence, just a guitar nut!

@dose160 6 жыл бұрын

Two major appreciations incoming. First is I've never heard of this band before and decided to give them a listen. The songs are awesome and they are one of those bands that delivers even better live. Secondly it's nice to see someone who isn't using top of the line effects. I mean sometimes it's all about the sound you connect with and Simon definitely found that in pedals that aren't a high price tag or require a 1 year wait list.

@Sheepie1985 8 жыл бұрын

Yes! This is the rig I've wanted to see for years! Move over Premier Guitar, these rig rundowns are miles better!

@budgetguitaristcom 8 жыл бұрын

THIS. I like John, don't get me wrong, but Dan is the best.

@Sheepie1985 8 жыл бұрын

Exactly! Dan knows the gear better than anyone because he's a tech himself, this isn't about the band's music which seems to be where Premier Guitar's gone towards, this is about what everyone wants to know

@91Fusion 8 жыл бұрын

I'm enjoying being so spoilt for choice right now. Let's watch both!

@LexTNeville 6 жыл бұрын

Can't fault Premier Guitar for the amount of bands they cover. The guys cool too - 'Hi. What's this, and what's this? Ok cool thanks, cya.'

@mattraino3274 23 күн бұрын

Truly one of the best TPS vids! I’ve watched this a few times over the years - when the Metal Zone came out I almost fell off my couch. FBC

@54spatula 2 жыл бұрын

Wow. What a nice and friendly chap Simon is.

@ginoames 3 жыл бұрын

4 years on and this is still one of the best episodes! Biffy rocks!

@mrfishmon5517 7 жыл бұрын

He seems like a really down to earth sound bloke in all of his interviews. A breath of fresh air.

@ThatPedalShow 7 жыл бұрын

+gareth fishwick he's wonderful, total legend

@brendonmellere491 8 жыл бұрын

Simon seems like the nicest guy in the world!

@mikeprice6426 7 жыл бұрын

New man crush on Simon :) saw them live for first time on Wednesday unbelievable stage presence

@jimi4405 5 жыл бұрын

Simon is the best dude around, man. Talented, intelligent, humble and gracious! He represents british music perfectly! And the sounds he gets from a strat 💁🏻‍♂️

@pani97 8 жыл бұрын

Thank God! I've looked forever for Simon's complete rig and now my prayers have been answered. One of my favourite bands and totally awesome live. Thanks Dan!

@josuecintron7230 8 жыл бұрын

Dan, you are a true inspiration, I don't miss your show and I love the way you and mick interact in the show. I wish I could ever meet you in person. Cheers and lots of Blessings for you and Mick !!!

@Dchord88 8 жыл бұрын

Great band, great lad and superb Dan (I'd get emotional too if I were in your shoes). As a Biffy fan and guitar enthusiast this video is the best on KZfaq land. Thank you guys from Italy!!!

@ThatPedalShow 8 жыл бұрын

+Giuseppe Ferrari cheers G :)

@paqman78 8 жыл бұрын

Mike their second guitarist is a dream addition to Biffy. People need to check out his band Oceansize. Mike is one of the best and most underrated songwriters ever and its such a shame that there aren't more people who know about him.

@ThatPedalShow 8 жыл бұрын

+paqman78 Mike is a legend! Super guy, incredible talent :)

@jlbradders Жыл бұрын

Interesting... I'll check Oceanside out. If its anything remotely like Biffy then I'll be hooked immediately

@johnnielsen82 7 жыл бұрын

"Changing pickups? We don't do that in Biffy" :) What a cool and humble guy Simon is, and so full of joy. Great stuff! Thanks for the treat!

@Jamesyates2609 8 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the show is getting bigger and speaking to bigger artists, well deserved ☺️

@ThatPedalShow 8 жыл бұрын

+James Yates cheers James :)

@kelvinburn7743 8 жыл бұрын

Best rig rundown ever! Musical affability at its finest.

@mwdyceffylgwaith2168 3 жыл бұрын

the 'big' sound - iconic! opening D chord from 'Questions & Answers'

@sudoggo 8 жыл бұрын

Hello, Mick here... Gets me every time :D

@ThatPedalShow 8 жыл бұрын

+Miroslav Šuvada :0)

@robytjoseph 8 жыл бұрын

I love those words...it means we're in for something good!

@BorisGrozdanicGorjan 6 жыл бұрын

Just love the scottish accent!

@Guenter34 4 жыл бұрын

Simon Neil seems like such a pleasant, down to earth guy. I'd love to meet him.

@thegatheringrain8253 8 жыл бұрын

I have been waiting since 2006 for a decent look at Simon's rig. This video has been a long long time coming, and it was so perfect! It will surely be used by Biffy scholars for years to come. 10/10 Thanks brother

@jamiespeirs885 7 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant rig tour

@TimothyPage06 8 жыл бұрын

I wasn't familiar with this band at all until I tried one of the squier Simon Neil strats when I was living in the UK.I was super impressed so I went to check them out, he has a GIGANTIC sound!

@matrich1983 6 жыл бұрын

Such a pleasant guy!

@angelojulioth3616 7 жыл бұрын

I absolutely love his tones.

@wiljedgar 7 жыл бұрын

"Two cups of coffee, some cake and some thinking about" haha. The main and spare rig config is just fascinating! Great run through and interview man. Thank you!

@johnmaseratis 8 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this enormously : two terrific (and charming) interviewees in Simon and Richard, and some really skilled interviewing - thanks, Dan, for leaving them space to talk !

@Andrew_85 8 жыл бұрын

Oh my god. Those three sounds at the end are pure perfection. They must inspire song writing so much. Great stuff

@ProbablyMick 4 жыл бұрын

What an absolute gem of a human! Simon seems like such a wonderful man!

@JBurtonTenor 6 жыл бұрын

How absolutely refreshing to have such an amazing artist be such a clearly beautiful dude. As of course, is Dan. Thanks for this.

@thomasschweitzer3368 8 жыл бұрын

What a great guy Simon is - awesome !

@thatblissdestroy 7 жыл бұрын

A masterclass in having a "rubbish" tone that sounds utterly amazing in a loud band context. Would love to have seen and heard from Vennart as well, his rig is always gorgeous.

@adamjones4220 8 жыл бұрын

It is a life goal to have my tummy rubbed by Simon Neil. Brilliant interview, new subscriber for sure!

@ThatPedalShow 8 жыл бұрын

+Adam Jones it was a real moment for sure :)

@thewickedwizard 8 жыл бұрын

Just finished listening to the new album. Another corker! been a fan from day one and they never disappoint! nice to see Simon is a nice guy too. Mon the Biff!

@steven_uk 6 жыл бұрын

Great band. So his clean sound is the Fender, crunch is a Boss Mega Distortion into the Marshall, and big is a Boss Metal Zone going into the Marshall? Wow!

@jamiechellar8365 8 жыл бұрын

This was divine, been waiting too see what he's got going on for ages

@ryanholio 8 жыл бұрын

What a great episode! I'm thinking I need to start listening to biffy. Seems like a great bloke and impressively humble.

@NickShillitoMusic 8 жыл бұрын

I've been a die hard fan for years. They are the most lovely lovely people and incredible musicians. Try their first three albums :)

@ThatPedalShow 8 жыл бұрын

+ryanholio oh man, such a great band. Start with opposites, then work through the back catalogue :)

@LexTNeville 6 жыл бұрын

I mind seeing them at Belladrum near Inverness. The guys string broke, blood everywhere yet the show carried on. Also, look for 'Blackened Sky'.

@martdejong9989 8 жыл бұрын

Man this is just so awesome! you guys are just so positive and it get's me hyped everytime i watch you guys. Cheers

@AndrewsRRaOS 8 жыл бұрын

I was so excited to see you doing a rig rundown with Simon! Probably my favorite band ever, got to see them in the states a few years ago in a small club in Philly, their sound was MASSIVE! Great job with the show and all you do!

@ThatPedalShow 8 жыл бұрын

+Andrew Shipman Cheers Andrew, yep, my favourite band too :)

@ForViewingOnly 8 жыл бұрын

Great vid guys! Simon and Richard are really lovely people! I dig it when musicians (& their techies) are fun, decent and down to earth.

@ThatPedalShow 8 жыл бұрын

+ForViewingOnly most of them are... most... But yes, Simon and Richard are truly awesome dudes :)

@Kalamazoom 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome ! What a legend

@musicandthewalk 4 жыл бұрын

Wow Simon's wisdom in music writing is deep. Awesome song writter

@scottguitar93 8 жыл бұрын

SO HAPPY. I cannot believe, that an interview I've been dreaming of for so many years filled with such information about Simon's setup has finally happened! Absolutely awesome, thanks! Mon the fucking Biffy.

@MERTORZ94 8 жыл бұрын

best episode ever!!!! mon the biff

@cliveramsbotty6077 4 жыл бұрын

i love the way you consistently talk over him

@matthewfuller42 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome video guys, one of the best yet!! Keep up the good work

@JoelStephen18 6 жыл бұрын

Simon is such a genuinely nice bloke, good interview too!

@killz1985 8 жыл бұрын

best episode ever!! Great work.... Simon is incredible song writer and person. Thats how all rock stars should act!!! thanks dan and mick

@ThatPedalShow 8 жыл бұрын

+killz1985 was entirely our pleasure, yep, super guy :)

@timbob. 8 жыл бұрын

What a brilliant bloke Richard is! Reminds me of a few friends growing up. Loved this show, fascinating stuff and with a great band. Didn't know iso cabs even existed.

@jbs8958 8 жыл бұрын

Epic! Been waiting on that episode. Biffy are amazing! There's something so rock and roll about the minimalist approach, and boy does it work for them. Looking forward to their summer gigs.

@ThatPedalShow 8 жыл бұрын

+Jollyboy Jay me too, I'll be following them around like a hippy follows the grateful dead

@freepadz6241 8 жыл бұрын

That was amazing.

@GrimmusiKRecords 8 жыл бұрын

Simon is so laid back, love it! Brother-from-another-mother type of guy.

@ThatPedalShow 8 жыл бұрын

+GrimmusiK Records he's the best :)

@chrisn8115 4 жыл бұрын

Really enjoyed this, cheers guys. Mon the biff!

@cockymilk532 2 жыл бұрын

What a lovely bloke

@marccolon6297 8 жыл бұрын

thanks guys

@ryevick 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, I'm the guy who's late to the interview AND had never heard of Biffy Clyro but after watching this fine interview I listened to/watched a random live track and I like it. Thanks for all you do.

@danielpearce6462 6 жыл бұрын

After watching this two weeks ago I have not stopped listening to,watching and loving Biffy Fucking Clyro 🤘🤘🤘

@ThatPedalShow 6 жыл бұрын

Hooray!

@BV_Beve 8 жыл бұрын

Fantastic band, great interview, great guys, genius T shirt intro and emotional end, fabulous stuff !!!!

@ThatPedalShow 8 жыл бұрын

+bvninja cheers B, I was worried about the intro having never met Simon before, so glad it worked :)

@drage12100 7 жыл бұрын

I love his speaking voice

@TheMRCHEEFY 8 жыл бұрын

Great show, amazing rig, super nice bloke! Keep up the good work guys!

@scottwilliamson8887 8 жыл бұрын

thank you so much

@MatoMisik 8 жыл бұрын

You make my day guys! :D And top of that, next week Biffy in da Prague... so, my ears are ready to hear this guitar awesomeness :)

@NoyzyBoyZ3 8 жыл бұрын

Great one dudes! All I can think about is how much money is wrapped up in his gear! That has to be one of THE greatest feelings on earth for a guitar player!It's all dialed in! Don.

@ThatPedalShow 8 жыл бұрын

+NoyzyBoyZ3

@chumbawhat 5 жыл бұрын

Great interview lads

@listrassitumeang6953 2 жыл бұрын

I love his outfit!

@Allthewaydown89 8 жыл бұрын

Mon the biffy, enjoyed this very much :)

@ilyalipatov9469 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

@andrewbeaton6754 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this, awesome stuff.

@jamiedavies8827 7 жыл бұрын

what a nice chap

@Dantotherivertosilenceme 8 жыл бұрын

Loving the new album. Its definitely different from the last album but it's definitely up there with their best stuff to date. Cant wait to see it live

@ruiseartalcorn 6 жыл бұрын

Great stuff! What a nice guy Simon Neil is! :)

@_jonnyp 8 жыл бұрын

Can't wait to get home and watch this, have my tickets ready and waiting for Belfast at the end of the month!

@slamtransistor 2 жыл бұрын

Aww fan boy awesome. I felt your nerves. I'd have been the same! Respect 🤘

@niloayer 6 жыл бұрын

Two masters

@Jalliams 8 жыл бұрын

"Ambition's a good thing, but it's kind of the enemy of creativity to a certain extent." Love that. Love Mike Vennart of Oceansize, and this episode is a further 'in' for Biffy where exploring a new band is concerned. Cheers guys, fantastic installment.

@ThatPedalShow 8 жыл бұрын

+James R. P Williams yes, I love that! Such a pearl of wisdom

@gerrieduin 3 жыл бұрын

Straight cabs in the back. I like that. They sound the best to me

@drebrose1983 8 жыл бұрын

wicked. Great episode

@listrassitumeang6953 2 жыл бұрын

Simon, you are so adorable.. I love you

@wil2173 6 жыл бұрын

Such a down to earth guy

@johngregsonguitar 8 жыл бұрын

Great interview guys - mon the Biffy!

@flatsix666 8 жыл бұрын

You can tell just how much Dan loves his job! :) great interview fella's!

@ThatPedalShow 8 жыл бұрын

+Kossofffan cheers K, yeah, it's too much fun to be called work :)

@drewmello6462 6 жыл бұрын

What a sweet guy!

@ChrisPartykaMusic 7 жыл бұрын

Biffy Clyro is a band i didn't get at first, now I'm a fan. The thing with them is that they do stuff that's simple AND stuff that's weird as well, so if you hear the simple song you think they are a simple band, then there's the moment when you hear a part of a song that comes out of nowhere and is just so bad ass- then back to the simple part. They don't care about impressing people, they just want to make true music.