Jared James Nichols Rig Rundown Guitar Gear Tour [2023]

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[@81giorikas]

The weird moment when personal means that his new epiphone signature sounds better than the Paul Kossoff les paul. For me the Paul Kossoff sounds like absolute mud. I wanted to say shit but tried to be polite. So I am not. Fuck that one lol, his single p90 epiphone sounds just...better. The single p90 jr also sounds better for vintage mellow.

[@thetej1098]

@@81giorikas uhh .. okay?

[@thomasruck6646]

Loved this Hands on...Jared j put his heart into this...IVE BEEN LOOKING IN Australia to purchase his Signature Les Paul...Cant find it....

[@paulstaffordcook8799]

I’m not even half way through yet - what an enjoyable rig rundown. Jared’s child-like enthusiasm and sheer love for the guitar is just a joy. I’m smiling through this whole rundown. Awesome 👌

[@kevinking2468]

I’ve learned so much from watching Jared’s playing style - I too am a lefty playing a right handed guitar and have had some challenges using a pick - This guy is a wealth of information and talent.

[@pharmerdavid1432]

I saw Paul's comment and decided to reply instead of making my own. I'm not a hard rock guy anymore, but love Jared James - his playing is so different. I almost got an Epiphone Old Glory, but opted for a 1955 reissue instead, since I was born that year, and it has the large rounded neck I like, plus I'm more of a neck pickup guy - and I have a Lollar "staple" pickup, similar to what the original used for more clarity (Les Paul used a Gretch dynasonic until Seth Lover made the staple pickup for him). Jared James is a fun guy with an infectious attitude!

[@hellreiser6663]

Met him yesterday after the show. He wanted to talk to everyone and give us hugs and thank everyone. Was so sweet. Really cool dude

[@RokinLee]

Jared himself is the distilled essence of good tone!

[@slowwwwBurnnnn813]

TRUTH

[@simonvanderheijden432]

Testify!!!

[@Mesaman0825]

This guy knows his shit! Great guitarist + Knowledgable + enthusiastic about his craft. He'll go far

[@adiohead]

The Paul Kossoff LP's tone gave me chills.

[@jnh73]

Me too! From the first note I felt like there's a very different mojo in that guitar. WOW.

[@petergraham9267]

Man, I came here to say EXACTLY that! That is the best sounding Les Paul I've ever heard! WOW! Kossoff was SO under rated.......but that TONE!!! Monster!!

[@gtr1952]

Fore sure! That one is in the top 5 of the ~700!! Bernie's "Beast" is another one!! Very cool!! --gary

[@stevengoodman3498]

Goosebump city while he's playing this one! It's got Paul's mojo in it for sure. Sweet.

[@rickjason215]

How do they protect that guitar? I would be afraid to check it at the airport. He should not have mentioned the air tags.

[@bhosterman]

I met Jared over the weekend. One of the nicest guys I have ever met not to mention a total bad ass guitarist and singer.

[@petergraham9267]

Oh boy, the Kossoff 59..........just WOW! I've never heard a guitar which speaks SO much to it's famous owner - I could just hear Paul play that on every note! What a monster guitar!

[@retalt]

I just love his enthusiasm, it's totally infectious, and he's an amazing guitarist to boot, what's not to love.

[@merliphlan2]

The story of this wonderful 1952 lespaul is just amazing 😍 And the tone !!! 😍

[@Kushalien51_nv]

Would of sold it to the rich man jared james well wealthy but the man didn't feel right selling the guitar to jared mmm cause it was damaged but the man knew about guitar who knows really what happened

[@sefton1972]

I first encountered Jared on fretted americana after Phil X went his own way, his finger playing sans plectrum was a revelation & I’ve followed him ever since. Top player & topper enthusiasm whilst being genuine to boot. Long may he run.

[@tyrumblez4883]

Mr. Nichols is one of the finest advocates for rock guitar today, the industry as a whole benefits from musicians like this.

[@brianmckenzie1318]

JJN's enthusiasm is contagious!!!! Enjoyed the rig rundown!

[@peevee605]

The way Jared plays is like Jeff Beck; he plays lead vocal lines and amazing blues. Plus his attitude is so positive. 100% a fan.

[@carlosdeno]

I’ve seen Jared live twice in the UK, absolutely amazing and he’s one cool guy. The Koss LP I have held back in the days when certain things were touchable, at a guitar fair in Newcastle. I have a photo too, I was 26 yrs old, I’m 59 now. Koss was one of my heroes and I grew up on Free. Taken to soon at 25, him and Bolin Great video thank you!

[@witchfindergeneralelectric8758]

Jared's top of the heap for me as far as new guitarists, I love how he plays and he inspires me to practice more every time I watch him play, just phenomenal.

[@booitsnick]

Jared you are correct 1958 was the release of the hard edge double cut juniors and specials and there was a hand full made single cut up until the switch to the SG body shape and during that time when sg was still called the Les Paul they made a batch of original double cut specials in cherry and in the 1961 ledger those guitars which where double cut bodies laying around were mark as “SG” and that’s the strange history of how the original les Paul double cut gave the SG its name

[@DrJeebles]

These two love guitar more than most. This was great to wake up to this morning. Thank you, PG! Also, John Bohlinger makes Jared look like a pretty normal size human. He only sounds like a giant of guitar in this video.

[@formerlydave]

What a national treasure and honor to see this man play.

[@kurtweiand7086]

He is quite the inspiration for any guitarist at any level or age. It's all about the joy of playing! God bless you Jared

[@editname8536]

this guy has such a humble and down to earth vibe about him.

[@g.koch.]

By far not into that "type" of music but always enjoy seeing him talk about his gear, playing and tone 😎

[@moshemem7525]

One of my favorite Rig Rundowns ever !! More power to you JJN

[@jamessator5564]

Jared started playing Koss’s LP and I got emotional!! Those 58-60’s LP’s are magical !!

[@Randy-jz9ox]

That guitar sounds unreal. Of course this guy could make a hello kitty guitar sound good.

[@axeman14]

I could watch this guy all day! Such positive vibes always!

[@ericmichel]

The Jr double cut was released in 1958

[@m...6119]

Honestly, one of the best PG interviews ever! Thanks!

[@BXGuitars]

JJN is an absolute gem. Even if you're not a fan of his music, he's such a great ambassador for guitar playing. Always positive and always comes across as genuine person. We need more players that lift other players up like him.

[@jessetate9701]

Jared the giant for reason he’s. Sweet guy met him In person

[@IrLosin]

His enthusiasm reminds me of Phil X. When you see them play they are always having fun. And that just translates so well to the audience.

What a total gentleman! His expressions and dynamics are insane, what a passionate player. The story of the tornado les paul is just pure rock n roll :D Amazing video, thanks Premiere Guitar 🤘

[@davedobson9801]

Best rig rundown I've ever seen! A complete lesson in how to play very tastefully and with lots of fire! Jared is one of the greats!

[@nasticanasta]

Tasteful...you need to hear Frank Marino, no one is more tasteful than Frank

[@davedobson9801]

@@nasticanasta I will for sure check into Frank. I know Zakk Wylde talks about him as an influence. Thanks!

[@jonholland6067]

@@nasticanasta very well said! one of my heroes

[@zombiemosher1139]

The guy who owned that tornado Les Paul is still looking for his guitar then he sees this. 😂

[@marcelpaquet8134]

That kosoff 59 was bloody amazing but if I'm honest Jared sounded so much better on his own guitars, even the epi! But man that 52 is just out of this world - probably one of the best Les Paul I have ever heard!

[@sinonm1]

I met Jared in 2019 when he was on tour with John 5. He is the one of the nicest human beings you could ever cross paths with…and that Octavia sounds absolutely monsterous live!

[@kevingreen3365]

JJN is a living god among guitarists.. and he is the most humble and fan-appreciative musician in town world!! Met him twice and he’s an awesome guy.

[@Faded0811]

😂😂😂😂 “a living god” 😂😂😂😂

[@BasedHyperborean]

@@Faded0811 where's your signature instrument and album?

[@maxpeck4154]

He seems like a good dude. There are a handful of players that are that enthusiastic and look like they're really enjoying themselves. Love how that single p90 cleans up. Tons of versatility. Like a Tele bridge on steroids

[@JoshGordonGuitar]

I got nothing but love for this video! Jared smokes, John always kills it in his interviews...and the guitar playing and tones are sublime! Nice collection of LP's!!!

[@petergraham9267]

SO glad to see a significant 59 Les Paul NOT owned by Joe Bonamassa ;) :D

[@ModManJam]

Love his enthusiasm, what a player. Keep doing what you’re doing JJN

[@geraldtaylor1968]

Outstanding! 👍🏽

[@RudiOhnesorge]

amazing tone, inspiring playing, down to earth comments, fascinating stories - congrats, best rig rundown ever! (I love it! 😉)

[@dpedrosoliano]

he is the epitome of what guitar players should play & sound like . tone so damn good ❤

[@FunKyMonK21]

I haven't seen any guitar player like him as in the way he uses his right hand the dynamic range he gets with his finger is his signature style.

[@geoguitar1950]

Jared always has "One more in the hopper"! 😉 Can't believe I actually got to play onstage live with this Rock God, in Glasgow's GuitarGuitar. I still have to pinch myself! Keep on Rockin' big fella!

[@garyyarago2096]

I heard that "Mountain" riff! Cool, too bad Leslie West didn't make it to his resurrection, nice playing, Jared! So refreshing to see someone more into tone than mindless speed.Kossoff is due for a rediscovery, another great one more into sweet tone and liquid vibrato than speed, so cool his axe lives on, these guitars are the Stradivarioses of our time.

[@ericloudermilk5690]

ABSOLUTELY F’n AMAZING!!! Jared is the MAN!

[@KajHeGeHaggman]

Damn, a Kossoff guitar - that sound!

[@chreld]

Amazing!!!

[@mikehenry7509]

His enthusiasm for beautiful loud filthy tones is pure gold.

[@che2335]

That Kossof needs its own security detail sweet. JJN seems so down to Earth humble and jammin the F out!

[@LordBransty]

He gets some of the best tones in the world, with no pedals, on what many consider to be cheap entry level amps. Love and kisses to JJN and Blackstar!

[@alguitarchristie]

That dude has just got it!!!!I love it!

[@65Lynchy]

Great timing,seeing Jared at guitar clinic Tues then gig in tiny club wed next week 👍😃

[@mrredritehand]

What a playing dude

[@Acroanidd]

I was there when Dorothy was debuted in Pennsylvania (Stroudsburg at a little theater called The Sherman Theater). That night there was an unbelievably bad rain storm, it was the tail end of a hurricane that was down south. It caused so many roads to get closed that the trip that would normally be 1 hour for me to get home took nearly 4 hours. I spent 3 hours driving through the mountains from one side road to the next as they were closed. It was an amazing night i will never forget JJN is a beast!

[@johnnybravo7704]

I was there too! Great show! Jared's a beast and love the real enthusiasm he spews!!!

[@beanapalooza6614]

I have a JJN SIG Amp and Head, and yes its GLORIOUS

[@glenmaxwell3465]

Awesome pickup on that guitar

[@K-Rock1963]

I saw the 52 when it was laying in Josh’s Guitar Shop

[@RATTL3R186]

This guitar sounds so much better than the one from the cruise video. That thing sounds majestic at low volumes. But then again Jared could play a hello kitty and make it rock.

[@J.C...]

Hope you're doing well, John. From one Bereaved Father to another. 🙏❤️

[@deplinenoise]

I love Jared. So real. ❤

[@andymelendez9757]

Love that 53 Cherrygold. Nice axe. Keep wringing that shit out Bro!

[@wigglesia]

Omg I need this new version! This colour as finally gonna make me pull the trigger to buy it! Always loved the sound but now the right colour is here I’m buying it! Get it in peach guitars Uk 🇬🇧 please guys!

[@HunterHomistek]

"Should I play that riff? Am I gonna sound like it? Uh-oh!" That was mint. haha

[@michaelphillips8414]

I just wish I'd gotten @JJNicholsMusic and @johnbohlinger to sign my new Epiphone at #R2R2022 in Nov when Nashville chapter of @GuitarsForVets were honored to play onstage at Gibson Garage. It was my first time doing anything onstage, and it was such a head rush meeting such humble everyday guys. I was backstage ogling all of the iconic Gibson's and getting ready for the show when I met "Thor" (aka Jared) before he opened the show rocking the Star Spangled Banner. It would have been a great pleasure to have had him and John sign my 'new gal' as a memento of a cherished day 🎶

[@1972Georges]

Love my red double cut. amazing guitar.

[@Richard_Lush]

Tone king. He’s sensational 👍his finger plucking/picking is where it’s at. Much prefer that sound than shredding.

[@Mr.D34]

A great Rig Rundown as usual. Jared James Nichols is an amazing player and a great guy, always so enthusiastic to talk about gear. His last album is killer btw! That new Epiphone looks really amazing, pelham blue looks ways killer on Les Pauls and SGs. I was just planning to buy a Epiphone Jared James signature but i guess i will wait for the new one to come out. Good thing that i watch Premier Guitar 😀

[@stealingtomorrowband]

Jared seems like a little kid who is excited on Christmas morning but playing some over the top instruments... You can really tell that he loves playing the guitar... That Paul kassoff Les Paul sounds so good...

[@murfdog19]

I can't remember where, but I've seen this guy before. He freaking rocks!

[@NeilRoberts]

How much a cool guy is Jared, more of a fan now

[@wildbill7]

Fan-effing-tastic. Tone is as thick as pea soup and just as delicious. Helps that Jared looks like he's enjoying himself the whole time. Keep on massaging man!

[@phillipasby9202]

Such a great player and is there a more enthusiastic and infectious guy out today? Makes me want to pickup a guitar and just play... inspiring

[@tfrost33elkhunter]

P90’s and in particular the dog ear are my all time favorite!

[@bambrick37]

I remember seeing him and his overdrive pedal of choice was a regular mojo TC Electronics….. times have changed

[@hitnorcal]

Jared is a great personality. So much fun to watch him shred.

[@Lfc4ever75]

Awesome rig rundown on 🔥

[@J.C...]

I know what he means about the bridge pickup becoming microphinic like that. My gold top does the same thing while the neck is solid and doesn't do it at all. This is a soapbar P90 too. It needs some foam under it to stiffen it all up and take the play out.

[@craigslistsales4424]

Gotta love that P90

[@CitizenofMelee]

Damn, Jaded can sell a guitar. Two minutes in and I ready to go out and buy the new signature model.

[@nathanmorganmusic5192]

Love this guy!! Also, he looks (and sounds) like TJ Miller 😂😂

[@Dan.Solo.Chicago]

I'm a lefty who plays righty as well, and boy am I glad. Finally caught a break with a little something that makes me feel normal for once in my life. It makes more sense to me though. Why wouldn't I fret with the same hand I write with? Plus, lefties who play right-handed is a cool club to be in. We got Mark Knophler, Duane Allman, Billy Corgan, Robert Fripp, Joe Perry, Johnny Winters, Gary Moore. Plus, we still have that connection to all the left-handed greats like Hendrix and Iommi. Lefties are creative problem solvers, just out of necessity from living in a right-handed world. That adversity and creativity is a good mix for artistic potential.

[@jasoncolley4102]

Johnny thunders played a 58 DC Junior in TV Yellow and his lpj's had grovers on them

[@369dusty]

This guy can play anything...and then some. He has a fresh, unique sound. at 73, I am surprised I never heard of him. That is sad.

[@justinguitarcia]

Dang that air tag tip is good advice

[@brucedelaney9606]

A welcome ambassador of Guitar tone for the next gen.

[@Camcodrummer]

Great tone Jared!!

[@workingnights84]

haha he really was spot-on with the kinda of voice with ”the guy just plays dirty” 😂👏🏻

[@Rad_Pug]

and all the prices of these pedals just went way up! The Zonk was awesome and sold out.

[@justinshultz120]

Rad dude with some rad guitars.. and amazing skills

[@scottketterer1672]

He always seems like the nicest dude who is genuinely stoked to play the guitar for a living.

[@Lam.C.U]

JJN is such a cool guy and a great player!

[@michaelgarcia2050]

His fingerstyle lead playing is SICK.

[@migreezybosphotoboy9468]

Heat!

[@jerryfraker377]

I got to play with Jared one time. Super cool person and very easy going.

[@jammergreg]

Cool review! The Paul Kossoff guitar was highlight. Love your tone, lest treble but more harmonic overtones.

[@EdgeOfFuzz]

JJN is the man. I'd love to know how he keeps all those P90s so quiet. Any of mine are so insanely noisy that I defer to other guitars.

[@jonholland6067]

He turns his volume down when he’s not playing. In quieter passages there is a lot of background noise

[@jeffdixon847]

Did you watch the whole video? He explains it at 13:30

[@nigman2023]

Jared awesome!!!!!!!!!

[@stevemassarone1470]

Goddamn that ‘52 screams !!!

[@JoshBreault]

Any ETA on the blue guitar release?

[@jameslighterGTR]

Had to break for 17 minutes to rip on my 345. This one made me want to play.

[@slverwoerd2335]

best LP story ever