Guitar Gear Rundown: KING BUZZO of the MELVINS

[@barklertrapplefleas5466]

Buzz is great with kids. I like how he explained everything

[@mistry6292]

yeah kinda funny knowing the fact that he chose not to have children.

[@Updog89]

Avuncular vibes!

[@loganbrown9845]

@@mistry6292I don’t want kids but I work in a children’s hospital. Don’t need your own to like and appreciate them!

[@lilymakesnoise]

​@@mistry6292its probably a lot easier to appreciate kids when you don't live with them tbf

[@bobdole716]

I talked for 20 minutes with King Buzzo before he went on stage in Dallas. This guy is just a genuine dude.

[@billyalarie929]

did you just run into him or something?

[@__iconoclast7744]

I was a bit intimidated the first time I met him cuz of how he comes across in a lot of interviews, but yeah he is the nicest most genuine dude who loves all his fans.

[@garrettmetalman5008]

I ran into him in the wild once too. Great guy!

[@colosilverado]

@@garrettmetalman5008 sat with him in the 90s in Colorado. This is when Joe Preston was playing with them. He just talked to me like any other guy while we sat at the bar in the back. We talked about Alchemy Records, all kinds of horror stories for the band, etc. He signed an autograph for me on the ticket (red construction paper-like) that he signed King Buzzo is a pu$$y. Dale was shy, but came out with 7” flexis of the song Euthanasia. I stupidly sold that in the 2000s. I am pretty sure he had a plastic bracelet that spelled out fcuk you with those little plastic beads with letters on them. I believe it was them who were parked in a white van in front, before the gig. Ahhh, the old days.

[@vers1fier]

Unassuming and unpretentious.

[@Therealbackslabbath]

I love that Buzzo is doing this interview/rundown like he would with any other person. He’s not talking down to this (allbeit rad as hell) kid like he wouldn’t understand or appreciate the situation like an adult would. So cool!

[@riffwizardsupreme]

buzz is using the mr rogers technique

[@matthewcurtiss7557]

King Buzzo is for the children!

[@markusantonio4866]

Matthew Curtiss Go Hawks!

[@ccfmafia3301]

Is it a coincidence that he plays the ODB-3? I think not

[@zigwil153]

Chilrin

[@MetalizedButt]

Compare this to Henry Rollins’ interview with that kid from back in the day. Yikes.

[@RadicalSharkRS]

@@MetalizedButt nardwuar?

[@drloqutis2492]

Buzzo seems so relaxed in this interview I love it and the fact that he lets the kid play his stuff is amazing

[@isaachall2908]

I love how genuinely nice and friendly Buzzo seems here sharp contrast to how he is while dealing with the idiots of the “adult world”

[@vrod2144]

He is always nice?

[@hornyconvict]

He seems chill in most interviews tbh

[@movimentodoscacos]

Buzzo is a great guy! The kid does an absolutely amazing job.

[@shawnphase]

buzzo is so nice here, so awesome to see. sometimes buzz gets a bad rep for bein straightforward or blunt, but you can tell he genuinely enjoys talkin. great vid, great to see buzz just hangin out talkin shop, ahah. thanks for sharin!

[@ryterguy5804]

Buzz is actually a nice guy. He just has strong opinions.

[@troglobb]

yee LOTS of bands sucked the melvin tit

[@alexnewman5338]

He's done a billion interviews. Gets asked the same shit all the time. He's probably more relaxed here because Elliott is fun and thoughtful.

[@mayhemmcfly4229]

The Melvins are one of the most humble and under appreciated bands of their generation - hands down. When people would say the best drummers of the 90's were Lars Ulrich or Travis Barker I would laugh and think neither one of those guys could hold their own against Dale Crover in a drum battle but Dale's too modest to ever admit that. He's one of the last true drum gods but no one realizes it lol

[@Blech319]

It's probably just the autism.

[@SterlingSimmons22]

Hopefully this channel gets more kids into good music

[@llKoopav2ll]

true!

[@jhonnycagexrage7458]

Nah

[@ericwilhoit6766]

Here here!! I certainly hope that kids follow this kid's initiative & figure out that most the crap they hear nowadayz is just that, & find out there is really great music out there, its just underground now! I know dads put on the Sabbath & Zepp & tell them, " this is how good it used to be!" Thatz great & all but they need to learn that there are bands that have takin that to the next level; Melvins, Neurosis, C.O.C., Earthless, just to name a couple, but I don't think that most parents are even hip enough to know about them, themselves! But I live my life believing in the pendulum factor, that its time will swing back around to rear its beautiful, monstrous head to the masses once again! Then at the same time I feel like, "Stay outta my scene Maaan!" Haaha, Buzz is the best & keep rockin you all!!

[@tiny5500]

👍🥇

[@MrVoidtouch]

These interviews mean so much more because you get to see the side of the people you don't in the typical interviews

[@jonnybarnard3171]

No other musician would take that kid interviewing him seriouspy, but buzzo shows him the same respect n gives him the answers he would any other interviewer, such a fantasticly sweet human being

[@strikeatic]

Ive seen the melvins twice. One of the gigs was so loud i could barely walk the next day.

[@teriakamoto]

You got Ear f***ed. it's horrible. I have a blown left eardrum from stranded next to loud P.A.'s.

[@strikeatic]

@@teriakamoto the things we do.

[@teriakamoto]

@@strikeatic Right ? Seen a lot of bands and they are one band I never saw or even heard much of until today. The have a HUGE sound. Solid State amps too ! I'm gonna start listening to these guys for ideas and inspiration. I watched because I've been interested in Aluminum necks. Killer ! Big Respect for these guys. Buzz does sh** his own way and it works. So many youngsters keep buying the same gear and signature models. Make your own sound man. ! Yeah Bruh, we are a strange breed for sure. Tone Seekers. It's never enough.

[@MrZeroTerrorRide]

Went and saw the Melvin's maybe three years ago and just got my hearing back yesterday.

[@justinkoeberl5797]

I've seen the Melvin's twice and they sucked both times. They may be the most overrated "underrated" band of that era.

[@GreasySwayze]

This is my first Melvin's interview I watched, King Buzzo seems like a nice and genuine guy. And the fact he handed Elliot his guitars to hold AND try his rigs is wholesome. He speaks to Elliot like a human being would talk to another human being, talking about what he loves and my god it's wholesome! Keep er' going little man!

[@duanevigue1603]

You can tell just how nice of a guy he is. Lot of "stars" wouldnt do this, let alone come off so genuine.

[@justinkoeberl5797]

Lol. Buzz is an arrogant prick that is pissed he wasn't good enough to get to the next level and blames it on his physical appearance...the Melvin's never made it "big" because they simply weren't very good

[@gwareb8842]

King buzzo down to earth dude and rocks the hell out of the guitar.

[@craighambo]

Love how Buzzo can see this kid is a legit fan and is relaxed and open in this video.

[@westernstronghold]

This is super cool. Good on Buzz for taking the time to really do right by this kid. I love Melvins and this just made me love em even more.

[@Moreyellowoh]

He really knows how to talk to this kid. So nice, respects him enough to have a serious conversation yet use language and a have a disarming way about him thats dialed in to the situation. What a treat this was to watch.

[@fuzzylumpkin49]

Best rig rundown Buzz has done. That custom distortion pedal is so cool. Buzz's wife is an amazing artist.

[@jimtroeltsch5998]

Buzz is smart...probably one of the first guys to actually play heavy riffs on a metal guitar that is literally heavy as fuck. No wonder his tones are so brutally rad and lethal. Sometimes his tone sounds like it could gut you out. Edit: It's also really cool encouraging this kid. I hope the kid is inspired to make original music himself :)

[@ClarkyGuitar]

Awesome, King Buzzo always comes across as a great guy, very accommodating!

[@stofosaurus]

Love these Rig rundowns guys! Really interesting for us gear nerds. Thanks! Keep 'em coming!

[@MrFlouch]

Nice to see an affordable version of the Beta amps being made. I missed that ship in the early 2000s.

[@tommytomcat1a]

Buzzo was on some rock and roll dad show several years ago. He is/was a sweet and loving Dad.

[@mickeyl01]

Back in the mid 80s I saw the Melvins and the Asexuals open for Killdozer at Harpos in Victoria BC.....Great show....The Melvins were like Kiss meets The Swans.....Buzzoo was really cool ....talked with me and my buddies for a bit....he wasn't the mellow older dude that you see these days but super friendly and pretty hyper actually! It's so awesome that this kid has a righteous mentor

[@jonathanwhitfield2864]

Buzz is one of my favorite musicians ever. Seriously underrated as a guitarist, too.

[@beepot2764]

History of bad men was the first melvins song I heard. Addicted now

[@eugeneslament20]

Buzz seems more relaxed in this interview. It's fun seeing him interact with a kid.

[@hellbillyaustin6883]

Great vid Elliot, buzzo seems like he's a cool bloke and its good to see the melvins are still on the road n' recording. Keep up the good work little man, you'll be a full time journo soon!!. All the best matey.

[@littlepunkpeople]

HellBilly Austin thanks!

[@bimscutney1242]

How freaking cool is Buzz? And how composed is the little dude. I would wet myself if he handed me his guitar on a stage and said go ahead and play it. 🤘

[@kevinminor2836]

I LOVE these interviews, but having rig rundowns add even more. Keep up the good work little man!

[@robertswickard8355]

Buzzo ------- is a very underrated guitar player , great with kids , people and just a really great guy .... and when ever he can mention MISS BUZZO back home ,,, HE DOES -------

[@MattiusFincham]

Excellent video! Huge Melvins fan - great interview, Elliot!

[@promotion4909]

Buzzo, is extremely cool and humble....how refreshing!! And our host is a really cool cat too!! My hats off to you all!!

[@2uitdoesntmatter]

Had the honor of meeting King Buzzo once out in public once, moment was brief but he was so genuine, kind, and not offended when a fan approached. Thank you, sir.

[@MrMLHoganjr]

I can confirm Buzz is always this nice. I met him at Lollapalooza when I was 16 and he took time to chat with me for like 20 minutes. He was really gracious and patient.

[@mr.judkins7695]

I was at that Nashville show Buzz is talking about. It was a very small place as I remember. I love this video. Seeing how down to earth he is, is very cool 👍🏻🤘🏻

[@paydrough]

Awesome channel homie! Glad to see lil punkers keeping it alive.

[@travezripley]

Elliot, great interview! Thanks for doing these, you're killing it!

[@phantomlord91]

Woah Elliot! You looking real badass in the beginning of the video! Almost got that Henry Rollins stare haha! And Buzz is awesome as usual!

[@pauljohnson3317]

"You wanna try it?" AMAZING!

[@herokillerinc]

Absolute instant subscriber. The world needs more punk rock.

[@qqqqqq1114]

Great job! One of the best vids on YT. Most music interviewers can learn a lot from watching this. Thank you 🤘

[@brockhickman111]

Great Interview! Really nice of Buzz to do this!

[@Dubsyman]

Awesome interview! Buzzo is one of the great weird geniuses of rock, and of course he has such a unique approach to his gear 💯

[@sebastiangaleano2041]

Haven't seen this one with the King! Loved it, your videos only gets better :)

[@littlepunkpeople]

thanks!

[@Slovy_]

Pinkis is a super cool guy. I didn’t know he played in the Butthole Surfers or the Melvins till about 4 years after meeting him.

[@fraymond3]

The host (Elliot?) Is awesome, and Buzz is a really nice person. He just doesn't suffer fools. Elliot is no fool! This, IMO, is why this an awesome vid! Go Elliot go!

[@jackko21]

Elliot your awsome as hell mate will you ever interview page hamilton of helmet

[@neilpatrickhairless]

the KĪCK AЯSE AussĪe 3.0 oh good suggestion

[@thekredyard7577]

Always awesome to see you with buzzo

[@NumbNutz12000]

I just saw The Melvins live - the guitars and amps are so unique, they're like another member of the band. You don't see instruments like that every day. Their live show is killer, definitely check it out if you get a chance

[@justinkoeberl5797]

Saw them live in the early 90s twice and was not impressed. Buzz's attitude and arrogance was and is petty. He just wasn't that good. The only reason people even know who they are 25/30 years later is because it's well documented that Kurt idolized them early on. Soooo many better and more deserving "underrated" bands from that era.

[@wittvonwitt4403]

Very cool to a rig rundown on LPP! Buzz is a legend! And he let you play his guitar! Epic kid!

[@ravenhawk8758]

This was the best rig run down, Ever!!!

[@Les537]

The blue guitar reminds me a whole lot of a Veleno I owned. Same two piece bolted design, early 70s gibson SG pickups (SG cause they had no shielding on them back then for SGs). One piece solid aluminum neck that was the closest thing to a butter knife you ever seen. It was super neck heavy. He tried to make it lighter by making it thinner (should have made it hollow) and I found it terrible to play. I ended up selling it for about 50 times as much as i spent for it many years before when i bought it as a beat up salvage oddity. Some times you win! I don't mean to say these guitars here have the same issues or are copying any thing. They look really nice in the actual details of being a guitar compared to the Veleno I had.

[@angryeel2864]

Buzz with the super fresh Goats Head Soup shirt! Love it. Great album. Those custom guitars he has remind me of the aluminum ones Keith Levene played in his Public Image Limited days, except they look much more durable. Great video as always Elliot. keep 'em coming.

[@brucelk19]

Rig rundowns rule Elliot

[@bluegatorade358]

Seeing the Melvins this Friday! Great interview!

[@JD-sf7xn]

Buzz is such a nice chill dude. Love that guy.

[@potatoheadhaoy]

Literally takes a kid to make this guy candid and genuine. I think that says loads about the kind of people adults turn into.

[@triaxisman55]

Awesome update of Buzzo's rig, great job!!

[@ITigerbaum]

This is the AWEsome interview. Perfect match.

[@sideoutside]

Great channel lil dude!! You got a sub for having the Melvins alone!

[@LZ-ky6ty]

Buzz is such a solid guy and I've always thought this kids interviews are awesome he's almost always able to get the artist to open up more than they would otherwise

[@fabianvasquezjr8852]

Cool awesome dude, hung out with the band at the Reptile house in Grand Rapids MI, rock on King Buzzo!

[@MrSimondaniel3]

awesome .. Melvins definitely sound unique.. what a nice guy too.

[@josecalderon9551]

Amazing interview Elliot ! Very very cool to know this guys gear...🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@MrZeroTerrorRide]

While buzz is never rude to journalists you can tell that he doesn't like doing interviews. It's nice to see him actually interested in this interview .

[@davec388]

I was at that show in Nashville - still have the flyer from the club called taj mahal - he's right, it was stooped hot there

[@jakobwheelhand9907]

Yes set up is cool I like the oddness of it and it sounds great perfect sludgy grungy sound

[@jacobvieira1338]

Its really refreshing to see someone talk to a kid like a person.

[@eihthype6578]

Why would anyone thumbs down this video?! Please explain.

[@iggypyro78]

Yes! I love it when guitar players show off their gear. This is fantastic man. You should do more of these. Your interviews are awesome too. Everything you do is awesome.

[@littlepunkpeople]

shaneruegg thank you and we will definitely do more guitar rig videos!

[@erikzoolander7768]

My favorite interview right now.. Way to cool.

[@ericeeshan]

Damn im 14 im still just at my home playing guitar while this kid is talking to king buzzo and other artists man i wish i could do that talk to cool artists.

[@LeoMessiGoat1986]

Keep em coming guys! Awesome vid Elliot \m/

[@poorbrokeguitarist]

This is the best rig rundown ever. Subscribed

[@jeepmor]

Not many realize what gear junkies musicians truly are because, well, I just listen to the music and enjoy it and rarely think of how they're making that sound.

[@teriakamoto]

It's a debilitating disease . The obsession with tone and G.A.S.(Gear Acquisition Syndrome) s no joke. I lost my home, my wife, and now live in a Van down by the river.

[@gabet5247]

Im happy to see this kid with an open mind, may he be a role model for other people to think for themselves!

[@TrevyTrev-andTheFunkyPets]

Just watched them live for the first time. Buzz says he’s short but he plays like a giant on stage. Holy Hell, two bass players?! 👍👍

[@bendavies8744]

YES! Great interview

[@orcabear]

Great interview, probably better than any MSM out there. KB is cool and very informative about the gear. Cheers, keep it up.

[@six97s]

Best video I’ve watched in a long time.

[@SpiderStratagemVI]

Elliot, you get the greatest rockers!! I hope you continue to be as cool and level-headed as as you are. You are one coool guy!

[@thewhitemustang]

Goat's Head Soup! Ronnie, Keith and Bill were some of the first big shot players to accept these strange guitars. Same thing with the Dan Armstrongs, I believe Keith had the very first one

[@alexshipley8975]

What a lovely video. Buzz is such a genuinely nice guy

[@gamesandcake4892]

Dude... awesome rig rundown... I loved it! And that aluminum guitar is sweet. I'd love to have one in my arsenal.

[@Strato13]

Good for Buzz! Such good heart! What guitar player EVER lets a kid, or ANYONE for that matter, play their guitars?

[@arthurbehrman5130]

I do. No kid is going to treat my guitars worse than I already do. Short of intentionally breaking it anyway.

[@arthurbehrman5130]

I get your point though. Very cool.

[@Tmac327]

Buzz did a great job! Great interview!!!

[@andyrock1207]

Old punks talking to new, young punks! This is the world I want to live in. Nice work guys.

[@DroolOnMeBaby]

Kid you are so lucky. Im going to Seattle this week and id love to hang with the King BUZZO. Hail to the old school Washington bands. I LOVE GRUNGE.

[@MetalPersonJ]

Jesus, this is the third interview in three days. School's out I guess.

[@chauncyfill-ups7613]

MetalPersonJ "Schools out forever!"

[@Danimal77]

@ChaosTrident He is home schooled. He's said it several times over the years.

[@rainbowrotcod]

Oh sweet!!! He's so awesome, of course he's homeschooled.

[@niptodstan]

Great review. This kid is better than the big boys. I wanted a Travis Bean in the 80’s but couldn’t find any here in the UK.

[@jernie9384]

Buzzo's such a cool guy, while explainig he really cares about the person he's talking to. Also, great Interview !

[@Oseanacoceanblue]

comes across like a really down to earth guy, love hearing stuff like this , un believably cool equipment too

[@nickphillips1721]

So cool to see King Buzzo and the boys, get the attention and praise they ALWAYS deserved. Seemed like they were in cobains shadow, as far as the media was concerned.

[@Immattman907]

Love the video! Sweet, fun, and informative!

[@leechild4655]

I agree on a 15 inch speaker for guitar for bar chord rock. It just sounds awesome.

[@crucialreedy]

there really aren't many bands that the almighty eyehategod give praise to,,,,,,however, they always shout out melvins as inspiration.......its really saying something

[@jamesla412]

This is the nicest that buzz has ever been

[@TheSprayking]

love your videos little man...keep it up!

[@lazylion420]

love that Buzzo is using solid state and doesn't care to brag about TUBES OMG TUBES and just embraces the new technology

[@Regularguyguitargear]

i just became a huge fan of both of these guys