KT Tunstall Rig Rundown Guitar Gear Tour

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KT Tunstall is a fearless musician. Each night she builds complex loops that could spin out of control at any second. A great guitarist, percussionist, singer and writer, Tunstall won a BRIT Award for Best Female Artist and the European Border Breaker Award. While on the tail end of her 2018 tour, Tunstall was kind enough to take PG’s John Bohlinger through her rig and reveal the mystery of her live loops.
For over a decade, Tunstall has logged a lot of hard miles on her beloved Gibson Elvis Dove featuring a rare black finish and star fret markers. This Dove, and its counterpart, are loaded with an L.R. Baggs Element Active pickup system and are strung with D’Addario Phosphor Bronze EJ17 .013-.056 strings. Tunstall plays with Dunlop Nylon .73 mm and Tortex .60 mm picks.
For an electric edge, Tunstall goes with this new Supro Poppy Red Belmont Vibrato that has the whammy bar removed. Her electric guitars are strung with D’Addario NYXL (.011-.049).
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[@hkpr-ro6ui]

A beautiful woman and musician. Saw her at the Albert Hall in Manchester last night. Amazing show, positivity, charisma, talent, singing voice, songbook. Uplifting music and personality.

[@bluesholyman6187]

What a great rig rundown....I mean an hour of conversation and learning about how she works....thats awesome

[@buffdoc46]

How can you not fall in love with KT, not just her talent but her personality. Very gifted musician and very fun to watch. Definitely the best episode .

[@alterreifen]

Very possibly the best episode of rig rundown so far, because it's not a rig rundown but a workshop

[@niallpadden]

100% 👍

[@tommilton9293]

These last few rig rundowns have been so great to watch - one of the highlights of my week!

[@premierguitar]

Thanks for the kudos, Tom. We aim to please!

[@victorgreen2758]

Freaky wow....that is a true artist. Crazy that she builds these loops every time she plays. That girl is beyond Badass! Great, great rig rundown.

[@JeeWeeDonkers]

AWESOME!!! I love KT and it was amazing to see her talk so freely about the way she creates her music and how the gear inspired her. I enjoyed every single minute of this!

[@keithhagenbach4453]

I'm 76, know nothing about guitars, stumbled on this, and found myself mesmerised and totally absorbed. K T has such a lovely, punchy inspirational quality. Great stuff! More power to you, lady [not that you need more!]

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

You have to see her sing Bob Dylan. Best versions I've ever seen...over 60 times.

[@edwardcarranza3697]

You can't help liking this woman. She's very innovative and smart. Way too talented!!!!

[@crankjazz]

One of the most entertaining rundowns that I've seen. She really knows how to communicate to an audience. Even through the camera.

[@roxville]

This has got be one of THE BEST rig rundowns ever. Wow, what a creative talent she is!

[@Digiphex]

I love how equipment is so personal and in these Rig Rundowns no two are alike. For years it was a Les Paul into a Marshall for most.

[@MrCherryJuice]

Like all the others commenting here, I was totally engrossed from start to finish. KT's Scottish accent has largely disappeared, though like a true Scot she loves to talk. John could have plonked himself down on a chair, had a cup of tea and just let her do her thing...which she immediately proceeded to do here. And good on her for doing so. Ms. Tunstall seems to have gained a lot of new fans from this clip. I suggest you watch the 'Black Horse...' clip from Jools Holland, where she was literally a last-minute addition to the show. It is great. And there is also her with Daryl Hall with him and his band at his house in London. Both are on KZbin. KT knows her stuff. And she works hard at it. Good for her.

[@southerncomfortuk]

Thank you for sharing this great session with KT Tunstall. Really informative to hear how she builds her rhythms at live shows. We have yet to move past the bass drum & shin splints phase at our acoustic sessions 🤣❤

[@kentuckybourbonfade4264]

this is youtube content at it's best. Love John. Love KT.

[@TheDistanceDuo]

The best!

[@ohiofishingextreme2320]

Outstanding kt your an amazing artist thank you..

[@frankgreen178]

Nothing better when someone likes to talk about their tools, career, and backgrounds for it all. This is on par with the Ben Harper rundown. Bravo, John. PS, I want to have a drink with KT.

[@gearbb3288]

What a great episode! Love the energy of KT

[@ChrisGarmon]

32:41 fascinating to see (and hear) the difference in where she hits the guitar

[@Kalah_]

I love KT, she's just such a creative genius and really talented. :)

[@rkharper]

Wow, that was amazing, what a cool person and musician!!!!

[@markayers6086]

Love KT great artist very interesting and cool how she shares her stagecraft...respect 👊 well done PG great rig rundown

[@thecalicowolf]

Its rad to see artists using Supros. Theyre extremely underrated guitars. And it was awesome of the company to release some updated versions of their classics for those of us that cant drop 2k on a vintage guitar. I use a Coronado II and swapped the stock vibrato with a Bigsby and its become my favorite guitar in my collection. And the pickups dont sound like anything else out there, super vibey and unique.

[@gmb858]

KT's inner motor must jangle. She's more hip than any hipster or kool kat has ever been. What an inventive and creative mind with the ability to produce it so that audiences of different styled people can instantly recognize it and get down to it. My head is exploding thinking of the derivations and directions she could go with this. Wow. Love me some KT Tunstall. Gotta go to Amazon and place my orders.

[@FUNKMASTERFOURTWO]

all I can say is woooooooooooooooooow KT your just incredible cheers rob

[@gerardgalletta6943]

She's so cool!!

[@vixenvendettaofficial]

1st time hearing of her. She is very impressive =)

[@daxpaulino]

Love this Episode! KT Tunstall = Rock 'N Roll! She should collab with Edge. Sonic Heaven waiting to happen! Thanks KT and John and PG!

[@26ruben1]

doing a good interview is about letting the person you are interviewing talk. Nice work, as always, John.

[@Millennial_Mike]

I'm blown away the KT has always just used that Akai Headrush! :o I was sure she'd be on a boss rc2000 looper thing

[@castleofsong9620]

KT is a dudette! What a talent! And she shares my birthday!

[@mikehaney2583]

That's real talent kids.

[@Theorbit10]

Good lord, she seems to be one of the nicest people in the world.

[@buff6637]

😍😍😍

[@Mexxx65]

@46:35 and @49:23 and @55:07 .. But then you're missing out on what Rig Rundown is all about ... what's behind her magic!

[@muzjikstb]

Welp, KT is the coolest ever.

[@jeroenleeuwerke6585]

7:34: Audio edit mistake or was there a second KT Tunstall talking in the background? :p

[@thelonetwangster]

Lovely stuff...KT's , enthusiastic, knowledgeable and TALKATIVE - none of the awkward mumbling often heard here - John didn't get a word in - and didn't need to 😜. Rig Rundown, the original and still far and away the best. Keep on keepin' on...

[@Door333]

What a very creative talent. So cool seeing the whole operation demoed by the artist.

[@BounceBoomBounce]

Really refreshing watching someone enthusiastically explain their craft. I definitely enjoyed the stories and learning the methods she employs to work her magic. Great Rig Rundown.. Thank you.

[@spetersonmusic]

She is cool as hell.

[@jezclements2843]

Dam cool

[@lawrencetaylor4101]

Uhh, yup.

[@drbonkerssoundlabllc]

John, this was so inspiring. The level of musicianship to be able to use the gear with such precision as she does on a whole other level. Add to that the timbre and pitch of her voice is just so expressive and unique. The cherry on top is she seems like a genuinely cool person and fellow gear nerd with great stories. Thanks for this.

[@Grant_Ferstat]

It's a delight even to hear her talk...

[@ryonious]

I have to say, I had never given KT Tunstall much thought, but my respect for her has grown 500% after this video. She knows what she is doing. Great talent

[@TheFloatingBartender]

I’m in the same boat

[@friedricengravy6646]

Check out the Daryl’s House episode with her....Its pretty cool, shes a Bonnie Raitt fan.

[@dave822]

@@friedricengravy6646 That's what brought me here!

[@edwardcarranza3697]

Alot better than Taylor Swift!!!!

[@jgodin312]

anyone still questioning the point of seeing live music in 2018 should see this video.

[@danyavilaoficial]

I so love this comment !!!!!!

[@thedudeishere13]

Who the hell questions seeing live music???

[@claude_stucki]

@@thedudeishere13 2020

[@thedudeishere13]

@@claude_stucki 👀 damn times have changed

[@garethhjones]

That girl can talk for Scotland :)

[@robgreen1818]

Gareth Englebert yeah she’s being interviewed mate.

[@lubberwalker]

@MusicalElitist1 Strange. I didn't spot that. Just enthusiastic confidence borne of ability.

[@burritosupreme333]

"It's just so bold when you get a really effective riff on guitar; and then if you press the right pedals you can just rip a hole in space. It's the best." ~ KT Tunstall

[@raykim8519]

I think this is my favorite RR. KT Tunstall's excitement demonstrating her gear, telling stories, and just overall generosity of her time has given me a new found respect for her and her music. Great interview!

[@Adipsia1]

Brilliant interview John... as others have said, probably the best yet. I've nothing but admiration for her as a musician and an all round generous, funny and humble human-being. Absolutely excellent.

[@jacttanna2353]

These rig rundowns have just been getting better and better. Gonna be hard to top this one. What a fantastic, cool, creative artist.

[@malcolmadams2105]

Damn give her a show; she can talk and talk and talk And I love it. Even though I don’t know her anyone talking about music I’m down!”

[@malloc_01]

OK, silver pants are cool as hell :) I literally could listen to her all day - SHE'S SO F**** COOL !!!!

[@jjboogie1]

One of my top five fav Rig Rundowns! Brilliant! Thanks K.T.!!!!

[@RonGalloway]

Goddess. Her IQ is at least 145. Best Rig Rundown ever.

[@maxmilligan8734]

KT is a national treasure :)

[@chucktac]

This is so much fun! I could listen to her tell "Road Stories" all day.

[@rebeccavaughan3615]

KT is a born natural songwriter and musician! She's always nice and considerate. Her songs are great! Would love to see her live!

[@dominic5596]

Of all the rig rundowns I’ve watched, this is my favourite!

[@HC_GUITAR]

Scotlands finest!

[@alenac7269]

Wow she's amazing! This whole episode is so cool - John was so sweet! Thank you Premier Guitar for making this video 😊

[@robertiaccarino4363]

She seems really shy; hard to get her to talk.

[@battsonbikes1919]

LOL

[@SteveFletcherGuitar]

I wondered how a KT Tunstall rig rundown could possibly last for an hour. Then I watched it and man can she tell a story!!! 😂😂😂

[@west4coast77]

Such a talented, articulate and amusing performer. And nice job with the interview John. You're a good listener and show a lot of respect for the guest. Kudos,.

[@alba9507]

KT is a fantastic musician , songwriter & Scottish, that's all the boxes ticked lol 🤗

[@juanpallautapulido200]

KT is a fantastic performer and she is also cool by showing some of her box set of tricks to the audience. Excellent Rig Rundown

[@guitaristssuck8979]

48:00 7 Nation Army became a chant since Italy won the 2006 World Cup in Germany

[@hughgrection5674]

Met KT on the Hammersmith and City line going back 20 years now, we were the only people in that carriage and she was surprised I recognised her as she was just breaking through. She’s absolutely tiny but stunning smile and very chatty 😊 talented girl, glad she’s had the success she has 👍

[@rarch1968]

This was more like a free masterclass than a rig rundown, and one of the best. KT has such tight rhythm grooves! She's a natural musician & I love her sounds.

[@dieterbierman9803]

This is cool on many levels, got myself a new hero. Thnx KT and thnx for this vid.

[@dillipphunbar7924]

What an absolute star she is, and yet she is so down-to-earth that you'd wanna hangout in a pub on an open mic night. Like that drum synth/sampler.

[@DannyBrooks1]

Love the stories from KT with this rig rundown!

[@guitarampcontroller490]

That was amazing. Do another one with her, like every week.

[@stephandinkel2584]

Such a great musicion. Unbeliveable. A great Video!

[@markferguson3745]

"Rip a hole in space",- just in case you were unclear what the ultimate objective was-

[@MichaelBogomolny]

KT's so much fun! Good one PG!

[@SilverDelta]

This is awesome, and she's too cool!

[@littlejohnnyturtle8770]

This interviewer is great. Keeps his gob shut and let's her talk, because, unlike most interviewers, he's interested and an enthusiast.

[@markmccomish7864]

OMG, I’ve always loved KT but watching this takes it to the next level!! So genuine, intelligent, funny and talented... just amazing ❤️

[@davestambaugh7282]

The best rig rundown I have yet seen. The actual artist instead of their mechanic.

[@Ukucrazy]

This was such a good rundown, wow. What a cool musician.

[@ritchiewiii]

She just won Rig Rundown. Now I really want to see her live!

[@shivering_sky]

I found a clip of her 2006 performance on the Brit Awards of "Suddenly I See" and I'll be damned if it's not 100% exactly how she described it.

[@bubblesabed6712]

would be stoked if you share the link!

[@route9records]

One of the coolest rundowns EVER, I want to have a pint with KT and talk gear! #kttunstall

[@tuirnb]

Thanks for such a detailed run down. I've been a fan of her's for a while. It's nice to see the details.

[@roberttaylor6571]

I've seen John impressed alot but he is star struck plus just floored by her talent. He is so engrossed by what she's doing as all of us are, this is good old fashioned musicianship meets technology

[@w1o2l3f4i5e]

WoW, the enthusiasm, knowledge and energy KT has is amazing. I had just watched the 2004 Jules Holland recording she is referring to, and it reminded me that she is the original looping artist, who possibly inspired ED Sheeran. So I HAD to watch this, and I was not disappointed.

[@TheDocGrey]

A braw lassie and a great interviewer who knows when to let an artiste explain without inane interuptions. Well done that man and KT T is wonderful. Thanks to all in the production.

[@stefanobenedetti7185]

I feel for poor John Bohlinger who is overwhelmed by this hugely talented woman and could rarely say meaningful things... :-D One of the best PG videos ever. I wouldn't even call it a rig rundown, but a masterclass in joyful musical performance. KT fan from now on.

[@sunsetsarenice]

Saw KT for the first time at her new album launch end of last year, honestly one of the most inspiring gigs I've ever been to - great to see her talk about her craft and her story, and John doing a great job. Great episode all 'round, top stuff!

[@richardewlliams9864]

Please, please, PLEASE look into Rio "Grande pickups". I'm just a guitar player and have nothing related to them. Just dam great pickups. Look at the players that use them also. GRINS

[@GiantSlayer512]

Johnny hardly got a word in haha....good vid all the same

[@stevemorano9317]

One of my all time favourite artists ❤️🎶 KT rocks! Thanks for doing this rig rundown 🎸

[@erestube]

KT, thank you for doing this! That's exactly what I do in my bedroom!

[@zzmartinus]

That blond guy has no clue whatsoever what KT is talking about. Typical American business his-own-way superficial dude. Welcome to the US.

[@Armistead_MacSkye]

KT is very cool 😎.

[@philedgar9745]

Just a suggestion John, I think you should stop tucking in 😜 Love your work! Great episode

[@bh8365]

Love these Rig Rundowns. First one I viewed was Kruhengbin (sp?). K.T. is amazing talent and has a pleasing personality.

[@gastonmacmillan4849]

Oh KT, how you spin a tale! Endearing. Thank you so much for taking the time to share all of this with us.