Greg Koch Rig Tour

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[@JBSchroth]

Truly a Master - playing complicated riffs uber clean, and yet making it look as if he's just effing around.

[@kenster865]

Currently only one other cat comes close or perhaps even more amazing: Gothrie Govan. Another I like that's a tasty player is Redd Volkeart. :)

[@RealGingerTea]

not much of a rig tour, but I could listen to Gregg for days. Imagine how long this would be if he had a pedalboard haha. Hail the Koch

[@Mordred478]

Every time you start to think you've gotten pretty good on the guitar, listen to Greg Koch and weep. ;-)

[@rayross997]

Amen to that. Recently watched a 1984 version of Jessica by Dickey Betts and felt like throwing my guitar away.

[@toastoftowne1076]

After watching Greg I always feel like I’ve got bricks instead of hands. But I keep going back for more. :)

[@daviddalziel884]

It’s the draw to getting a Tele style guitar that drives me mad . Greg sounds so great and I know I’m not the greatest Tele fan and TBH the Reverend is out of my price range but there must be a middle ground . 👍

[@realgoodmind]

@@daviddalziel884 Reverend actually has affordable prices but Fender classic vibes or even the MIM is using american pickups in a lot of them. Go find used online though is my best advice. You can find something great for next to nothing that someone just needs to get rid of. Happy hunting

[@daviddalziel884]

J S had my eye on a Korean Fender lite ash which has Duncan designed pickups but it needed a set up at least so backed off . Need to try a few MIM and Classic Vibes 👍

[@FtangFtang69]

I love Greg Koch! His playing uses elements from multiple musical genres, country, blues, rockabilly, jazz, funk you name it, it's all there proudly on display. Talk about waving your freak flag high! In addition to that he's a master player and craftsman, always challenging but at the same time, pleasing our ears. He's the Gristle King Baby!! long live the King.

[@rdmkeytohwy]

I had the pleasure of seeing Greg live and in person from the front row in a club a few weeks ago. Good lord......what a tone and chops that either inspire or make you want to quit. He seriously is as good a guitar player as anyone on the planet. His mastery of many styles makes his guitar style very unique. No pedalboard, mainly guitar and amp. His use of the tone and volume knobs as well as the pickup selector switch gives him all he needs. His signature guitar and amp are great pieces of gear. He is really on to something and i'm glad Koch amps and Reverend Guitars are letting him design stuff and do his thing. A true master of the teliocaster. Misspelled on purpose. You're welcome!

[@garylinch3083]

Watch it and weep. The Kochster makes me realize once again that I'm a guitar owner, not a guitar player

[@rdickinsondickinson]

I try not to compare but impossible 🙂🤘🏼

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

As long as you love it, and can say something with it, and squeeze a little emotion out of it, you’re doing alright. But, yeah... Even Samurai Guitarist knocked down my dominoes yesterday.

[@kevinbea_ns2234]

haha, so true, so true!

[@gdjahmal9829]

Anyone who picks up a guitar (or any other instrument) to learn to play, is a musician. Some are just better than others 😉

[@markv.5962]

dont underestimate yourself, just practice alot

[@jackgriffith9229]

This musician sounds so fantastic!

[@paramediccpo]

The most humble genuine man on the planet

[@boudicawasnotreallyallthat1020]

Statistically, this is incredibly unlikely. Unless you have met the other 3.5 billion men on the planet, and made an informed judgment

[@cven1103]

Wow, what a smart guy and great player...makes it all look such fun and so interesting. Keep on rockin’ Greg. Best to you from the UK.

[@Musilesson]

This man is both a musical and national treasure.

[@Gueli]

Saw him on London a few weeks ago. Stellar gig!!

[@matthewbaker2053]

what a great player with a great sence of humour

Great always hearing Greg share his knowledge, humor and awesome talent!

[@benlogan430]

Music isn’t sports. Mr Koch inspires me to practice and continuously improve. Music is about what you have to say. The more facility at your instrument means you can say more. I’m a Guitarist and I’m not as skilled as Mr Koch but I’m chasing his tail! Excellent video thanks for sharing your time and master licks!

[@MattyK-USA]

Greg Koch, ladies and gents. His mastery inspires, while simultaneously inducing dark, dark despair. I love it.

[@DroneCorpse]

Greg Koch is one of the best guitarists I've heard in my 16 years of playing. His live show is a unique experience.

[@dondineen3685]

This guy is a beast! Thanks Greg every time I watch you play I pick up something , thank you !

[@stevenolsen3162]

Best demo of that amp I've seen!

[@wakjob961]

Best digital modeling amp I've ever played...future looks good for this idea. Until Greg said 'Tone Master', I bet no one thought different.

[@sidrussell8587]

Thanks Greg for another awe inspiring video!

[@damonstewart70]

Forget sweep arpeggios... This is FEEL GOOD guitar

[@EthnHayabusa]

He does those, too. Room for all.

[@DanHains]

feels like this vid went by in a few minutes. GK always plays and informs to the highest level.

[@1willywonker]

Your an inspiration to the world of music and truly a force to be reckoned with

[@chrismosquad1056]

Very inspiring! I really enjoyed your playing! Great video!

[@allstopblue5717]

It looks like so much fun to be able to play like this. So much envy

[@sheercerebralpower]

He plays like a happy Roy Buchanan......

[@rockinran]

I thought of Roy when he came out of the gate. Great minds you know?

[@TheGreensideProject]

You get it.

[@johne1599]

Nice guitar, Greg! Thanks for taking the time to describe it in detail. Very cool to hear your thoughts on your signature axe. That parchment pickup mount looks cool. Reminded me of the new Gretsch Electromatic pickup covers.

[@edcherry9282]

I just recently got one of these ..great guitar and comfy too ..I’m 6’6”..nice neck and sound..

[@griffinaudiomedia8962]

I have one of these......I will never get rid of it. It is a special beast.

[@andrewhodson133]

Wonderful player. Love the KMT album, more of that please.

[@garyjford1981]

Love that guitar and the playing!

[@glennleybourne145]

One of the best guitar tones I've ever heard

[@jamesstewart8054]

Greg Koch great video and great playing. Cheers James.

[@paulmera7677]

Greg , you are simply a master guitarist!

[@AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

Man, when I watch videos with "Gregory Kochery" I don't want to buy gear, I want to play guitar. Just an incredible talent.

[@spyderlogan4992]

I've got the Reverend Gristlemaster Black Edition with the Custom Profile(Fat) Neck. Best T-Style guitar ever...And the pickups are perfect. Reverend Rules~!

[@therealdavidleong]

I could listen to Greg talk for days. Also, his tone stays 100% consistent no matter what amp he's playing through!

[@gtrjay55]

To me Greg is guitarist. Someone who can fit in any situation. I'm real good guitar player working on the guitarist thing. Greg inspires me everytime. I'd like to try that guitar *Rock on.

[@promoted738]

Soundin fab as always. I love that Tonemaster too. I don't want to love it - but I do.

[@richardpapa242]

THIS MAN IS AN AMAZING GUITARIST PERIOD

[@jwstout007]

Got myself a set of the gristle-tones, it's since been my main axe on stage for well over a year now. Great tones & they even procure witty Greg-banter between sets =)

[@glaucocataldo3183]

"If you plead ignorance, people will do stuff for ya!" XD Legendary Greg

[@ilank94]

Crazy master… no words Superb player

[@itsallinthehands]

That is some smokin' playing! Awesome video :) :)

[@toneseeker4968]

I'm sold, Greg! I, too, am 6'7", 285 lb, and I get what your saying 100%. My next guitar purchase is going to be a T style... I'm checking this one out 4 sure.

[@JohnnyArtPavlou]

Tasterrific!❤️⭐️🔥

[@rickflippin1]

Jesus I thought I saw you at the crossroads I was next in line. You’re a demon love it 😍

[@Paddy126]

It will take the rest of the guitar playing planet what remains of 2020 to cop this guy's guitar licks!

"Farm Animal Abuse" ohhh my! I can relate. I grew up on a farm in México and Central California!

[@cemsarioglu5947]

Wow Guitarist Mag and Greg Koch + a surf green Tele. Best news of 2020 so far!

[@peterosipov400]

The colour is Blucifer :)

[@lastofthe4horsemen279]

Sadly have been away a few days with work and small scale emergencies such amazing playing your traveling bass line here is absolutely beautiful hopefully ill be back jamming with my free time again. ( I Have been pleading ignorance to get things done last week good advice ha)

[@FranklinD]

Sweet Jesus!! Watching Greg is one of those guitarists that either makes you want to quit playing or practice really hard. I’m glad I’m the latter. What a great reality check! The DGTM overdrive I have was one of my favorite TS style OD pedals. I need to have it fixed and back on my board! By the way, I would love that guitar. If it had the Reverend bass contour knob I would have jumped at it.

[@justinbeech2681]

Frank DeNigris I pick the latter as well , he’s so damn good!! And a very cool guy , great sense of humor which totally translates in his playing !! Go go go GregO

[@ruchirsajwan]

Beautiful guitar

[@greggpbowlz]

Killer playing and an epic jacket as well.

[@rdickinsondickinson]

Amazing inventiveness. Greg!

[@cliftontorrence839]

Yay, Bwana, you too fun. Love my Gristle King, yum !

[@Robnrollmusic]

Greg is such a nice and cool dude man! Guitar mad scientist

[@tested211]

I watched a Greg Howe clinic once where he asked the audience what he could play for them...the answer came back: "Just play!"...meaning: you just go ahead and noodle about on there fella and that'll be just fine. This Greg here is another one of those...

[@sounddesignerinc.1770]

Fabulous guitarist

[@ApeLikeCreature]

Amazing.

[@braddietzmusic2429]

Fender: “We want popular/famous people to do a signature guitar with us” Everyone else: “We want great players who will sound great on our instruments to do a signature guitar with us” Yet again, Fender misses the boat. Effing stupid move.

[@ejRecording]

you heard greg, fender dont make what he wants , pickup wise

[@catboyzee]

Greg is the type of cat that totally gets tradition, but at the same isn't afraid to look beyond and suss out the sonic possibilities(aka innovation). The guys at F and G are too stuck in the past/set in their ways/chasing $$$$ to push their brands forward...

[@fundorgon]

The F in Fender increasingly seems to stand for fashionable.... I totally agree with you said, effing stupid......

[@JMac.]

The funny thing is, Fender balked at fishnan pickups... fast forward to now they partnered with Fishman for their acoustasonic series. Fenders liss, Reverend’s gain picking up Greg.

[@ahiwalter9153]

it does kinda suck cause there have been times when both have done innovative stuff & the established customer bases have been non-receptive, majority of people buying those two want the classics. I like what the Fender Pro series is doing, the Vintera Modified & the Modern Collection from Gibson they’re all on the $1000+ end tho sadly haha

[@jgreen6434]

The cleanest player ever! Dude is a monster!!!

[@nazmoking3171]

He mentioned Reverend and Fret King guitars - they both make great guitars and I own both! You can't go wrong with either brand.

[@lvpg2943]

I've had my GK pickups for about 3 years now. They take so long to need a charge, I generally lose the charging cable between charges. I play the guitar daily and charge it about 3 times per year. If the battery-thing concerns you - don't let it. You actually forget about it. They sound great, look like Tele pickups and completely remove any suspect electronics from your guitar. The absolute best thing you can do to an inexpensive Tele.

[@GregoryPearsonMusic]

Every Tele sound imaginable and highly entertaining

[@shovington67]

Greg Koch: Singlehandedly bringing back the use of the word "pestilential" . And he plays a little guitar from time to time.

[@jimbeaux4988]

"Give me something like a Twin" "We got ya a JC 120 mon" LOL.

[@russellzauner]

Dude. I really want to hear how the chain sounded through the Roland. At least it wasn't that giant 15" Fender cab that other guy has on here somewhere

[@MrJackal43]

Jimbeaux Roland JC? Blech!

[@billyhellmaker]

Listening to this whole video was somehow soothing for me...?

[@ThunderFalcon333]

This guys a dam beast on guitar and he's a cool guy 2

[@guitargeek1984]

The playing tho 🔥🔥🔥🔥🏆🏆🏆🏆

[@jamiee172]

OMG, this guy can do it all! Check out his instructional DVDs he has out .

[@robinmorris5416]

Lol, I already knew what Greg uses for gear. I just watched for his commentary, and his tasty mind bending licks! 👍

[@patsmith7988]

Greg is one of the all time best blues players! I was wondering why he didn't have them do a one piece neck thorough body and went with the old bolt on neck.

[@dankauffmanmusic]

Brilliant

[@frankiecalabro2617]

“Pestalential “... love it!!!!

[@bobbaumeister5243]

What plek he use? 1.40 ? I haven't understand. But this in surfgreen - i will have in ? weeks! Thanx to Greg! Big promo!

[@caseyolson9152]

He's just one of the best. You think you know guitar then you watch this and want to practice 24/7 and at the same time want to quit. Don't know whether to love or hate him. Jealous!

[@VincentVader]

I want that black one with a big neck but it's not on the wildwood site yet.

[@jturnbu2]

Clean and classy Koch.

[@ejRecording]

you said a mouthful...

[@MrDavemiley]

I wish I would have made your clinic at Six String rRanch 2 years ago !

[@danyjr]

300 hours of battery charge, meaning if you play 3 hours a day without skipping any days you'll have enough juice for at least 3 months. That's enough for me.

[@R3TR0R4V3]

Hey, like the man said.. "You've got 300 hrs to figure it out". So, if you forget to charge the battery within 2 years time and if it dies in the middle of a show.. Suits you right! C'mon man, it isn't rocket science. 🙄 However, one day, it probably will die, eventually.. so maybe pickup a spare battery for a decade down the road. Win - win. I have a set in my Tele and they sound great! I don't anticipate any problems, but YMMV. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@x3a3x3]

You can replace it with a 9v battery down the road if the battery pack ever fails 🤷🏻‍♂️

[@TakZIG11]

What a legend

[@nachocanet4312]

🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯🤯 love it!!!!

[@GrowerTalks]

Greg, you play guitar like a little kid messing with his parent's turntable loaded with a Chet Atkins record ... and I love it!

[@fuzzcous]

Those pickups sound crazy.

[@MixerDuke]

Scary guy, amazing！！！！

[@musicspeaks1074]

Workhorse sig tele 🙌🏻❤️

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Guitar is awesome Greg....man that tone you have going on, Stevie ray be shakin in his shorts... Lol......you are awesome on guitar sir

[@steve5903]

Funny,humble,honest and genius guitarist,yip✌

[@frankmarkowinstructionalvi8863]

22:54 what a glorious tone...

[@bill.clifford.59]

I have an original grissle king pedal but I'm missing 2 knobs, any idea were I can find them? Thanks!

[@MrSadriabi]

I dig it.

[@steveo44]

Gregg plays stuff that shouldn't even be possible! . The guitar is really nice. His wildwood guitars reviews are amazing. Funny guy

[@sugarlife485]

recently played this tele...BEST GUITAR AT THAT PRICE YOU WILL FIND ANYWHERE

[@HMJohnsonGuitar]

Killer player!

[@hugopalomares146]

legend

[@HaraldEngels]

Smart move of Reverend to build this pragmatic guitar for a great Tele player who clearly knows what he is doing ...

[@jay2xtremefy]

Wew 🔥🔥🔥

[@garrettnewman7438]

This guy is really good :o

[@nazmoking3171]

That was a smart way to charge the pickup batteries! Better than most. Though I do hate batteries in my guitar...