Judas Priest's Richie Faulkner - GEAR MASTERS Ep. 199

[@digitaltourbus]

Who should we film with next?

[@michaelhz37]

Digital Tour Bus glenn tipton, this is by far the best video youve ever done

[@artojhannula]

Digital Tour Bus Michael Romeo

[@schecterseven3894]

John 5 and the Creatures?

[@noizewriter3324]

Alice in Chains? Stone sour? Foo Fighters? Mice and Men?

[@strikeatic]

The Haunted. Ola Englund deserves the publicity@

[@espensund2878]

That's a talented, well-spoken, humble, basically a very good guy right there 🤘🏻👍🏻

[@Frontbuner]

This guy single handedly gave Judas Priest new life with his riffs. Firepower is a masterpiece!

[@digitaltourbus]

😀😀

[@r.c.vincent6063]

Most of those riffs are Glenn's

[@giantcarver]

And don’t forget that Andy Sneap had a lot to do with their new sound. Hoping Sneap will be their future player and producer.

[@metalguitar777]

Mark Swarbrick 😂

[@LOTPOR0402]

@Mark Swarbrick You what ,what a load of rubbish ,what were they supposed to do close the shop ?

[@downshifter2730]

This guy is one of the new generation guitar gods!

[@digitaltourbus]

He's great!

[@ruiplas]

It's bit of sad that new guitar god has to play with old band to become famous. Back in the old days, EVH, Warren Demartini, George lynch they all play in their original bands.

[@downshifter2730]

寒蝉王 but the band he plays in is fucking awesome, \m/

[@davidallen346]

Its heartbreaking not to know Glen Tipton is not touring with Priest anymore

[@HANDBALLDIEHARD]

Hey he did play the closing set at Jones Beach ! This guys is no God hes a Hack ! failed to recreate priest solos of either original player to a T, and no doubt he could have if he wanted to, hack job. ., , his whammy work sucks! no candle to KK , and those parts should be the easiest to recreate, hacking it ! Why can Ozzy find replacements that nail his past guitarists? Because they are not hacking it, throwing in some extra shred parts did not impress me! very disappointed with his tone too. Priest was the double attack guitar band with amazing tone. Guitar God maybe with his own material . Hope Timpton gets some stem cell therapy and can get back in the drivers seat.

[@ccharette222]

They struck gold with this guy. Sure, I miss KK, but Richie has chops, he revitalized the band, and he's got rock star juice in his veins. Intrinsic part of the band now for my money.

[@ramkk512]

Hey Ritchie not only you are great guitarist, you also very funny. You gave Priests a new lease of life. Long live Priests

[@digitaltourbus]

😀😀

[@luminositymusic3810]

Ram kk yah lets checkout the shredding abilities.

[@mrmet7]

"If it farts, I was gonna get it." - Richie Faulkner

[@digitaltourbus]

Best line from a gear video EVER! :)

[@ratt669]

it is cool to see at least one musician that is perfectly aware what gear he got

[@digitaltourbus]

It's very refreshing.

[@collihill]

the guy is superb and a brilliant guitarist, does anybody know where you would get a double pick guard / scratch plate for a v guitar.

[@weemt07biker74]

The guy who breathed new life into Priest, Ritchie, I salute you.

[@digitaltourbus]

🤘

[@SophiaAphrodite]

Such a humble metal God. glad he was near a great hospital when he tore his aorta. We get to hear him hopefully for a long time.

[@piggsweden]

You can tell he's very proud to have the Priest gig. Comes across as a very nice and humble guy. Really enjoyed this clip!

[@digitaltourbus]

Glad to hear!

[@magnuskiemer7930]

He's by far the most relaxed guy and most humble of anyone I've seen on gear masters haha gotta love Richie.

[@digitaltourbus]

He's a great guy!

[@christosfragias592]

"If it farts, I was going to get it!" Love it. Richie, you're a legend.

[@digitaltourbus]

🤘🤘

[@bobbysimpson5540]

The Falcon is the Best all around Guitarist today. His playing just Sings and he is a Great On Stage entertainer. Wouldn't be a Priest interview without Forging and Hammering sounds in Background. Awesome. Great Dude.

[@digitaltourbus]

He's a great guitarist. Thanks for watching!

[@repetitivemotion]

Just saw him in Chicago 09/2021, he played great. We really enjoyed watching him and the band.

[@bhuplaysguitar]

I watched him since the days he posted youtube videos and when he got into priest! He’s a phoenomenal guitarist and awesome dude

[@digitaltourbus]

He's great!

[@bhuplaysguitar]

Digital Tour Bus awesome gear review video! You guys rock

[@Jackie_Shriek]

Seems like a cool guy

[@digitaltourbus]

He's great!!

[@jackcattoi]

I’ve met and played with him and he’s a very nice person

[@remingtonsteele3581]

Yes, I agree. I've seen other guys get all mysterious about telling people what FX PA gear they use for some reason. I like how he plugs the band stylishly too

[@EricFromPahmHahbah]

Ritchie is awesome! I love these "behind the scenes" video clips. He fits perfectly in the band.

[@digitaltourbus]

Glad you liked it! We have one more Judas Priest video with Richie that we'll be releasing soon. 😀

[@richardjones2811]

There's no T in Richie!

[@davidknichal6629]

This guy is amazing

[@digitaltourbus]

He sure is!

[@mrc2662]

What an absolutely top bloke. Big respect.

[@digitaltourbus]

😀

[@NerdGasims]

Awesome guitar player and seems like a chill guy. Also this dude plays the hell out of his guitars! The wear on them is from churning out some awesome metal with Priest!

[@digitaltourbus]

Most definitely! 😀

[@finishin.my.coffee8780]

I almost bought Richie's Epiphone V. The Floyd and the EMG's are what stopped me. Still, Richie was born for this. He just seems like one of those old-school metal guys from the late 70's/early 80s, only in a much younger incarnation. In an age of country music and EDM, he's a breath of fresh air.

[@digitaltourbus]

Richie is great!

[@AWMJoeyjoejoe]

I bet you wish you did now. They're going for double their original value on reverb.

[@221b-l3t]

The EMGs are not like 81/85 they are like FAT 55, basically actuve PAFs, I have them, they are amazing. Better than SD 59. And a FR can be locked! I would have liked one, they aren't getting cheaper.

[@1972bacosta]

This was the best so far, great guy, very involved in his rig. I’ve gotten all the newer Priest albums because of him!

[@digitaltourbus]

He's great. Glad you liked the video!

[@2113rush]

Great player, great off the stage too. Perfect addition to the Priest lineup.

[@digitaltourbus]

Couldn't agree more!

[@tadbyrum7053]

Richie is genuine and engaged. You can tell during their concerts and in this video that he is all about the fans. Very informative and entertaining video. Thanks for sharing!

[@digitaltourbus]

He's a good dude!

[@rocketboy9127]

Richie refreshed the band since he is in it ... he is great guitar player, can`t stop waching his style of playing - not copying - only enjoy watching it ... loking forward to the new clip with him ... thank you

[@digitaltourbus]

:)

[@47279J]

This guy's pure class. He's cool as hell, charismatic and a monster player.

[@louisegormley7461]

A real humble, down to Earth guy with a cracking sense of humour, who also happens to play like a Demon!!! Rock on Richie!!!

[@digitaltourbus]

🤘

[@Stashmanfpv]

Liking’ that “V” May have to pick one of them up… Also, I’m so glad you came through your recent surgery and on the mend. Take good care Richie and thanks for giving Priest a new life and too the behind the scenes - from “Digital Tour Bus!!!’ ✌🏼

[@JudgeFredd]

Very nice interview

[@digitaltourbus]

Glad you enjoyed it.

[@mhsigrist]

What a down to earth guy! That's why he's where he's right now. Richie fits the band perfectly!

[@digitaltourbus]

Most definitely.

[@giantcarver]

Love your playing and bringing Priest to a new level. Looking forward to you, Andy, and hopefully continued input from Glen.

[@digitaltourbus]

🤘

[@karlroszko]

what a legend, great interview, seemed like a super cool guy willing to share his time to go through all that

[@digitaltourbus]

Definitely!

[@matthughesrocks]

One of the best players out there today and a new influence for me!

[@digitaltourbus]

😀

[@willpower52]

I saw Priest live for the first time in my life last weekend in Brazil. At 42, raised listening to them, it was a dream that has come true. No word can describe it! Almost cried at the beginning of The Hellion/Electric Eye. I wish I could have shaken their hands and said: Thanks! Thanks a lot!

[@digitaltourbus]

So glad to hear you had fun!

[@1337million]

I'm so happy Richie has a signature V, it's basically everything I want in a guitar! I already have an Epi V, solid beast of a guitar. Richie's model has a Floyd so I'm gonna love it to death!

[@digitaltourbus]

😀😀

[@thorpenator9148]

Great gear run down, and even greater host giving us the who, what and wear.

[@digitaltourbus]

🤘🤘

[@tiptonite113061]

Fantastic! My friend Andy Beech built Richie his D'Haitre Flying Vs...Had to have the Epi RF Signature V and it has become one of my favorite instruments out of some 40+ guitars...great design, well thought out and highly functional...Great job Richie and Epiphone, and love Richie's work with Priest...loved the Firepower show in Kent, WA...Hurry back!

[@digitaltourbus]

Very well thought out and simple signature. 😀

[@chriscurtis1578]

I have listened to several Priest concerts and Richie has a fantastic tone and he is a very solid player. Great video!

[@derreklamphier1896]

I was at this exact concert in Bloomington. Very nice tone and sound!

[@digitaltourbus]

Nice! Hope you had fun.

[@brianmjones6792]

This guy is amazing . What a great edition to Judas Priest 11 yrs ago ..

[@bushibayushi]

Firepower is a superb album!

[@digitaltourbus]

Definitely!!

[@garywilks2119]

What an honest and genuine vid - totally loved it. Why some folk chose to dislike it, says more about them. Nice one Ritchie ✌

[@digitaltourbus]

Glad you liked the video Gary!

[@revolutionday1]

Love that jacket, and it's good to see a true "guitar hero" in this day and age!

[@kenbordner6498]

Seen the priest in Minneapolis last March, had no idea what a beast this guy was on guitar. To me a definite upgrade from K.K. Unheralded, undeniable Metal god!!!

[@digitaltourbus]

He's really great! Hope you enjoyed the video Ken.

[@rickyork7089]

Loved original Judas Priest but also love Priest with Richie... Keep on rocking metal maniacs....🤘😎

[@highcurrent1125]

Ok....not only do I want to buy Richie's guitars, effects, and amps, I want to buy the guy's jacket too...damn.

[@philhiggins4922]

I’m a drummer but love watching these rig run downs here and on Premier guitar. Used to to listen to Priest back in the 80’s but haven’t kept up with them. What a cool guy. Good info and sounds like a really nice guy. Great vid.

[@digitaltourbus]

Definitely a nice guy! 🤘

[@GiorgioVerzotto]

I'll see this guy in less than a couple of months. Can't wait!

[@digitaltourbus]

Have fun!!

[@gravy_brain]

Never knew much about Richie until I saw the PG Rig Rundown and this. He's really cool and I dig his simple setup. I hope he continues to rise after Priest retires. Seems like a great dude and smoking player.

[@digitaltourbus]

🤘

[@lastrolo1517]

OMG that Ogre pedal! Love it.

[@digitaltourbus]

😀😀

[@johnc7801]

F yeah!!! I'd buy that pedal also...even if it just farted...lmao!

[@lesgreen8508]

Ulitmate respect Richie, it can't be easy following Glenn and Ken, but your doing one hell of a job, JP forever....o7

[@digitaltourbus]

😀

[@HectorSebastian]

Thank you Gear Masters, this is awesome!

[@digitaltourbus]

Glad you liked it. Subscribe for two new Gear Masters episodes every week! 😀

[@RehaAlev]

He did a great job explaining the gear. Really good presentation!

[@digitaltourbus]

Definitely!

[@TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets]

Saw them a few weeks ago ( Tulsa, Ok). Awesome show! Sounded really good.

[@digitaltourbus]

😀😀

[@DukeHard]

I was there!

[@showglowshowglow488]

Richie Faulkner.... you're hot!! Thank you for the guitar pick during your show in Sugarland Texas at the Smart Financial Center.Your stage performance and interaction with the audience was epic! You rock!

[@digitaltourbus]

😀😀😀

[@j_freed]

Such a tight setup, this cat really knows his shit.

[@heathcockburn2104]

Zakk wylde wanabe, he a rabbit not cat

[@digitaltourbus]

He definitely knows his stuff.

[@motivationeveryday1205]

Do you know your shit?

[@starfighter2952]

The look, the accent, plays most V's. And has a guitar with knows that go to 11. Perfect band member.

[@zefolantar]

Seems like a really down-to-earth, cool guy. Awesome video! 👏👏👏

[@digitaltourbus]

Glad you liked it!

[@markpell8979]

I think Richie has been the same kind of positive spice in the soup for the modern Priest that Vivian Campbell has been for Def Leppard. These monster but well-grounded players have elevated the "A-game" of Glenn Tipton and Phil Collen in a very 'friendly competition' way. Like, "Mate, I'm not here to show you up, I'm here to be one of the ingredients in a great band." Serious guitarists at all levels of accomplishment do best to compete only with themselves.

[@andrewricketts]

I've met this guy,he is cool and down to earth

[@digitaltourbus]

Definitely!

[@williambroadstreet3353]

Humble bloke. Confident bloke in his craft as a new gen axeman. A very lucky bloke to be playing with this legendary metal machine in Priest. Give me a LP Custom triple pick up any day of the week. Steve Clark's Creme LP Custom triple pick up with Kahler was simply divine. As are SpaceAce's Budokan triple pick up Customs [even if one of the pick ups is not actually workable]..great interview. All power to this gifted young man.

[@digitaltourbus]

He's definitely a very gifted guitarist and Judas Priest is lucky to have him. :)

[@williampereira8868]

digital tour bus wonderful tour Richie Faulkner is one hell of a human talking freely about his set up and guitars amazing I remember a time when hell they would not speak nor even let you near their set up times have changed thank you, Mr.Richie Faulkner, you do carry on the flame of MR.Glen long live Judas Priest

[@digitaltourbus]

Times have definitely changed. At the end of the day, just because you know their setup, doesn't mean you can write better songs. 😀

[@williampereira8868]

you got that right well said

[@santoslhalper6116]

Richie's fuckin' great. Literally, the guy's overflowing with info. Wicked on stage too

[@digitaltourbus]

🤘

[@Nivenization]

Thank you.

[@digitaltourbus]

You're welcome!!

[@kevinmayton9317]

This is an awesome view of Richie and his music Way to go buddy

[@digitaltourbus]

🤘

[@angryheb1]

Richie is so fckn awesome!! Big fan here for life!!

[@digitaltourbus]

He's great!

[@dariaelectra]

Very gentle and brilliant musician

[@vox1962]

Cool down to earth dude, great player, cool guitars

[@LeoMessiGoat1986]

He's definitely worthy of playing for the mighty Priest! \m/

[@digitaltourbus]

Most definitely!

[@ykdickybill]

I love how Richie says it’s important to get the effects like the original. Brilliant. Cheers Richie

[@Juaniguitarra86]

Richie is great, awesome player

[@digitaltourbus]

Very much so!

[@philmccartney3214]

"Being an Englishman, you can't really have a menu of sounds without 'Fish and Chips' on it." Love it!!!

[@digitaltourbus]

Thanks for watching.

[@guitaraddictsanonymous81]

sweet guitar, Richie brought new life to priest.

[@digitaltourbus]

😀

[@mistymountainhop2655]

What a genial and decent gentleman he is. Top notch bloke.

[@prichardgs]

Guitar idol!!! If you havnt seen him in concert you're missing out.

[@digitaltourbus]

He's awesome!

[@wrenchhead4378]

This is great.... brutal tube heads, extremely simple effects board, and awesome guitars....

[@digitaltourbus]

Glad you like it!

[@wrenchhead4378]

Digital Tour Bus totally awesome.. i really dig your channel

[@digitaltourbus]

@@wrenchhead4378 So awesome to hear! Two new videos every single day. :)

[@jairotena8281]

I know you guys did dual Gear Masters with Saxon a while back, so did you take look at Scott Gorham and Damon Johnson's gear? Also if Andy Sneap got a chance to talk about his stuff as well.

[@digitaltourbus]

Damon's episode may or may not be releasing this week...

[@philipreedwallace]

Dude I saw you at The Basement when you jumped on stage with Jared James. That was awesome . Total surprise !!!!🤘Nashville TN.

[@digitaltourbus]

🤘🤘

[@issacdavis3767]

Sweet collection!

[@digitaltourbus]

Glad you liked it Issac!

[@stevehobbs9297]

Really like Richie, I like Kk too, and Obviously,Glen is probably one of the most underrated guitarists ever, saw priest way back in 90, .

[@Ogscottyp]

A very deserving badass guitar for a super badass player.

[@digitaltourbus]

Definitely

[@JAFOpty]

wish all artists could do rundowns like this!

[@digitaltourbus]

Definitely! Hope you get a chance to check out more of our videos. :)

[@XneverstopfightingX]

But did they get their bowl of chips!?!?!?

[@AndyIli]

XneverstopfightingX top 10 questions scientists still can't answer

[@digitaltourbus]

The world may never know...

[@bigboytv7210]

😂😂😂 I'm done

[@newbie5brum]

Great album. The best yet.

[@digitaltourbus]

🤘

[@Sandman.68.]

One of my guitar heros 👌

[@MuffDiver71]

What an excellent dude and interview!!

[@digitaltourbus]

Most definitely!!

[@sapoduff]

awesome! a very clean setup with the hell of a sound!!

[@digitaltourbus]

Definitely!

[@keithrice4458]

He seems like a down to earth kinda guy.

[@digitaltourbus]

Definitely

[@honigdachs.]

I do a lot of the same stuff that Richie does. The pickup selector on Explorers always moves from the bottom horn to where the knobs are. Tone knob is sometimes removed. Satinized neck, EMG 57/66, the Het Set or some of the Xs. All Explorers and Vs from different brands and the odd Les Paul shape. Similar preferences. Richie is one hell of a cool dude.

[@bellmeisterful]

Super cool dude. Awesome guitarist too.

[@digitaltourbus]

Most definitely!

[@normdavis3450]

Wishing you a speedy recovery on your recent heart surgery!

[@dirtydan5146]

still can't believe I saw judss priest. I cried when they played electric eye and the song before that. brutal legend bring some good memories of my childhood and man it was wroth the 150$

[@showglowshowglow488]

Dirty Dan I totallly agree! I paid $300 to see Judas Priest as close to the stage as possible. Definitely worth every penny spent for the ticket and all the Judas Priest merchandise I bought the night of the concert in Sugarland Texas

[@dirtydan5146]

Glow Show judas priest didn't play in ozzfest this year they played near by my city. that was proarably the greatest part of the tour. and man it was awesome

[@showglowshowglow488]

Dirty Dan Indeed! 🤟🏻Rock on mate!

[@digitaltourbus]

What a great memory that must be. 😀

[@dirtydan5146]

Digital Tour Bus wroth the money

[@MattLevythedmls]

I saw the mighty Judas Priest as a teenager twice - the Screaming for Vengeance and Defenders of the Faith tours. Awesome band. Great guitarist. I don’t miss KK with Richie on the strings.

[@SixStringsOfWonder]

This dude was so good live, amazing player

[@digitaltourbus]

Totally agree!

[@andreidoanca4262]

I like this guy, he's funny and down to earth...next to his musicianship

[@digitaltourbus]

🤘

[@johnnymarlin1283]

Has that incredible guitar timing like Randy Rhodes, Jake E Lee and if course Ritchie Blackmore!!

[@digitaltourbus]

He's great!

[@slothstradamus89]

Tell ya what (and I may get flamed for this)...I respect Priest's legacy, but have never been a huge fan. Just not into the "heavy" metal sound. But watching this and seeing how Richie actually knows what all his gear is and is used for (alot of these guys in the "big" metal bands don't even know half the gear they use!) Its a breath of fresh air! And that he points out that while he may only use a pedal for 20 seconds in a whole set, its important bc the fans want to hear it that way. Seems like a real genuine guy. Gonna check put that Ogre delay!

[@digitaltourbus]

He was a really nice and cool guy!

[@j.alambertmetalator7417]

"A lot of these guys in big metal bands don't even know the gear they use..." Really. Who are you referring to? Where have you seen or read that. Send a link please. I'm very curious. 🙄

[@Slears]

Richie is just a classy Rockstar

[@showglowshowglow488]

Slears he definitely is!

[@digitaltourbus]

For sure!

[@willarmstrong3282]

he's the rockstars rockstar for sure

[@fletchlives4763]

Really cool dude . And absolutely amazing excellent experience to do for a video. Felt like I was part of what you all ways never get to have seen

[@digitaltourbus]

Glad you liked it!