Rig Rundown - Michael Angelo Batio

[@AnabolicFarmer]

He is just like any kid on christmas so excited and filled with happiness...so many words wants to come out. Great video!

[@VeigarEUW]

Loool THATS WHAT I THOUGH!!

[@laurifinlandia]

i wish everyone could find such genuine joy in what they do.

[@VRGalaxy_762]

He's so passionate about what he does, even after all these years!! Keep shredding, Michael!!!

[@fenteflushkinfentefhluhovi7178]

Я его знаю!!! Он в " Лукавые новости" снимался (фильм2008года) . Там он лечился от наркозависимости и учился любить жизнь. А потом у него началась кошмарная зависимость от жизни

[@commandhtf]

His enthusiasm over guitars and music is contagious lol

[@uplaywithfire7564]

Johnny Teisco isnt it the coolest thing?! Guitars rule!

[@chambeet]

Love him.

[@VeigarEUW]

Thats what I thought too, he is like a kid on christmas that just got a toy of his favourite series (in a good way) he is soo cool and it's great to see how much he loves music

[@Daness74]

Realy is !!! ☝️👍🤘🤞🍀😘

[@chemyalvarez]

''I can't play Jimmy Page better than Jimmy Page can play Jimmy Page'' BEST. LINE. EVER. Love this guy

[@Ojoe2010]

+Trane Alvarez Don´t even know his work, but I gotta say...he seems a very nice loveable guy to me

[@lifegoeson2422]

Trane Alvarez Lol he's being polite okay...

[@chambeet]

Love him, too. He’s stupidly fast, but a really cool guy beyond his shred ability.

[@bigc0ck]

Trane Alvarez actually he can and he does

[@nazmulhaque5404]

he can :D

[@larrydrozd2740]

Back in the early 80's in Chicago, I was in a band that used to open for a whole slew of bands. Mike was in a band called Holland. Say what you want about him but out of all the bands we opened for, Mike's was the most accommodating to us and the nicest. He would go out of his way to make sure we got at least a sound check. NONE of the other bands back then would even let us use 1/4 of the stage let alone sound check. Mike was always a nice, friendly guy, and if you think he's full of himself, you should have seen the other bands!!!

[@d24isDURIAN]

I've always thought that he seemed like a really nice guy and that he really loves what he's doing. Always seem so inviting to doing interviews!

[@zzkeokizz]

Thanks for that story, Larry. I'm glad he's a nice guy. We need more people like him. Thee are too many prima donnas out there. I love to watch the guy play and I'm glad that he now knows how to play lefty and not just crossing hands because he's a natural lefty.

[@nicolassosolic3655]

Larry Drozd Well,maybe but he's like Spinal Tap gone wrong lol And he should shave his head i don't know or do something,looks so creepy! Hello from Frrance :)

[@nicolassosolic3655]

I'm sure he is,but he makes me think of Spinal Tap gone wrong lol Hi from France :)

[@kthcsh]

back in the 80s I knew a guy named Mike Holland

[@MrAbelone]

Never paid much attention to MAB till I started really practicing again. Many years on the stage and heavily jaded by music as a whole, studying this guy has made me appreciate the art of guitar again. His attitude is unmatched. Huge inspiration mechanically and psychologically . Love this guy.

[@Michael-lp9tt]

haha the interviewer didnt need to ask one question

[@Willardboogurb]

Michael 😂

[@chriskrausesmovie]

Mab controls all mics hell yeah

[@ArisAlamanos]

Gotta love Michael Angelo Batio. He's such a joy to watch him talk (and play) guitars. His excitement and enthusiasm are contageous!

[@derekfloresTx]

This guy is my favorite guitarist of all time. I've met him multiple times in McAllen, TX. He's ALWAYS the nicest guy! He's so passionate and into what he's doing. More guitarists of his stature should be like this. I'm tired of the "Uh, yeah, this is my signature and ... Uh... You know." I LOVE his passion for his craft.

[@mmpldclxvi]

His enthusiasm is absolutely fantastic to watch. Even though he has played music for so many years and has a music degree, he is still like a young boy wanting to pay tribute to those who have inspired him. Man, I hope I feel as enthusiastic about my music when I've been playing for 47+ years.

[@EricCPOP]

His enthusiasm is genuine and just so admirable. This, ladies and gentlemen is someone who loves what he does.

[@Batsinthebelltower]

lol the interviewer is a human mic stand

[@darthhull85]

I like that he has the ability to play Hendrix lefty.

[@findJLF]

Completely passionate, respectful and joyful. He really lives and breathes music.

[@proc007]

You know, I always thought this guy was a total douchebag who could show off better than most guitarists out there, but actually, he seems like more of a passionate, down-to-earth type of guy. I'm not a bigt fan of his music, but I have give him credit, because his tone is so simple yet effective, and his playing is so ridiculously complex, it's just fascinating to watch.

[@kezothehappylurker787]

+Aaron Woodcock Indeed, as you really wouldn't have much time to devote in building up an ego anyways!

[@justinbrown9910]

guthrie govan is probably the best example of that lol +Beneath Remains

[@Gmtar]

Exactly, his music is fascinating to watch, not listen to.

[@minnesotafats8140]

He’s the man

[@marcosalonso491]

ive never seen someone talk so happy about their gear. its awesome lol he sounds like a kid at a candy store.

[@THECHI7LDUDE22]

+Marcos Alonso That is what sets him apart, that is why he is so outstanding its the love that does it

[@ThrasherDge]

He's the only one using it, he has to promote it so at least 3 people buy something MAB signature.

[@elpablosky6300]

Marcos Alonso he’s a real guitar player he loves be a guitar player

[@luisamorsolo2072]

Enthusiasm overload! He sure knows about his kits & uses them at superuser level! Yet humble. He's so cool can't get any cooler.

[@timothyjay2012]

This is one of the most honest nice guys you will ever meet and quite possibly the best guitarist ever!! He truly is the boss of whatever he's playing!!

[@Daness74]

Total agree! He is the expert he is talkin about, it's a Professor in 🎸🎼 and should run an University for !!! xxx 🥰🤝🤘🤞🍀😘

[@samson915067]

I've watched MAB interview videos a few times and this is the first time he sticks up for himself, and I'm happy about that! Dude is a humble musician and he deserves the credit.

[@JohnyAYoung]

This guy is AWESOME! He does what he loves, you can see how enthusiastically he talks about something related to music. What a cool dude!!

[@Mr.Korzack]

I may not be that much of a fan of his music, but honestly? I gained so much respect & appreciation of him through his video, because...well... He's a geek! He's so wrapped up in his love for the music & what he does, it's wonderful to see that raw enthusiasm bleed through without any of that "Oh yeah, gotta pretend to be cool" nonsense

[@FatPeaceman]

I love how enthusiastic he is when he talks about his stuff.

[@roosterj2599]

This guy is driven, educated and skilled. His stint in Nitro was what introduced him to everybody. He was why anybody listened and watched their videos. What was Michael Angelo Batio going to do next? I think he is underrated. The man can basically play anything.

[@jayshrivastava3804]

What is amazing is that you can hear the passion and love of music in his voice. What an amazing person and great musician!

[@FreedomZealot]

This is the first time I've heard an extended interview with Mr. Batio. I've long been impressed with his ability, and now I'm equally impressed with his enthusiasm and humility.

[@pedrosilvaproductions]

I love MAB but not only for his incredible techinique and all that comes with it, I love how humble he is by talking about other guitarists like that but saying good things about them all, did you realize that in almost 20 min of video he was not only talking about his stuff but he was like chatting with all of us? I love not only his humilty but his relaxed way he talks to every1 like all people are his friends. This how a musician or any artist should be imo some of them might do it but at some point in life they just don't take it anymore and they stop they have to be cold they have to be "bad" to some people and this guy isn't...

[@nickyslicky]

I listen to a lot of music. I also have been playing guitar for 17 years. I love this dudes attitude and tone. He is truly amazing.

[@CalebNathanaelNettles]

Such a great humble talented man. Got the pleasure to meet and speak with him last night and he is so awesome

[@Xplorervoodoo]

I love watching someone as excited as Michael Angelo explaining his guitars, rig, and passions. It's great to see someone who clearly enjoys what he does every day.

[@LavamanMusic]

M.A.B is a gentlemen. I learned a lot from this guys videos way back in the 80's

[@ezumach]

How can you not love Michael Angelo, he's just such a nice positive guy

[@VOX702]

hes i cool no matter what because he is being 100% himself. look how happy he is when he talks about his gear.

[@joepearson5560]

Saw this guy at a guitar show 2 years ago and he was such an awesome guy and absolutely owned a cover of Deep Purple's 'Burn'.

[@rainbowskelter]

He lives guitar..gotta love that

[@ChadVanHalen5150]

The dude seemed super excited to be talking to someone knowledgeable about guitars and on a platform for people watching who super knowledgeable about guitars This guy is a super gear geek and music geek, I love it. His enthusiasm for everything was incredible

[@PutItAway101]

Next week - wig rundown

[@ExtremeBogom]

Great comment man. Really make me giggle!

[@wmrogers1]

Ya should have been at the Dean Owners Convention to see him adjusting the hair in the rest room

[@Gcrowan]

The wig is a tribute to Elvira.

[@jrmarrero96]

Just like his USA Deans, his wig is also distressed.

[@sealevelcain4664]

Joseph Marrero Ohhhhh snap haha

[@butth0le_inspector]

I love the charisma this guy have and his entusiasm about music, guitars and what he does for a living. Great person if you ask me.

[@peterlespaul]

Came for the Rig Rundown, Stayed for the lecture

[@jesusguerra1093]

Like how he takes his time to explain all his gear and settings with humbleness, despite the fact that his playing is in a league of his own, like it or hate him MAB can do on a guitar in ten minutes what would you probably will do in a lifetime.

[@TBilliards]

This is what entertainment is all about. Being an entertainer and enjoying entertaining. Love it.

[@guswinecoff6987]

I really love his passion for music.

[@JohnnyNutman]

i am surprised at how humble he actually is. despite having so much technically ability he is still in awe of his heroes.

[@Taldaran]

He seems like an honestly nice approachable person-what you see is what you get. I'd love to hang with him in a livingroom and just talk. He has his fascinations and passions just like anyone else. He knows what he likes and what works for him and unlike many critics on you tube, he's living his passion, and sharing his talent with the world. Unless you are putting yourself out there, why not be still and listen. You may just learn something.

[@Phiapet]

Ah, leave him alone with those "that's a wig" commentaries finally. The guy is not that young, he saw Beethoven live, for God's sake.

[@Smiley01987]

LOL

[@obscurebandfan]

Not even to sound like dick but the guy could buy a badass wig, they make ones that are amazing these days.

[@FreekeeChakra]

That's his real goddamned hair! Sheesh lol

[@marckipfer8025]

Phiapet so did I. Saint Bernard. what.

[@pedrosilvaproductions]

LMAO

[@MrUltraworld]

He did a clinic in a store I had my guitar shop in. He arrived an hour EARLY, he introduced himself to every employee. I asked if his guitars needed anything, he said they did. He gets his guitars in my shop and asked to use a bench & prepared his own guitar with his own tools! A friendly and very polite guy. We chatted while he dialed in his guitars. He made a great impression on me. A great musician as well.

[@alexkazhdan]

I was expecting Michael to accidentally stab the interviewer in the face with that pointy headstock.

[@jpin109]

MAB we need more artists like you who are down to earth and humble. Keep on going , never stop your amazing.

[@ACMusicland]

He's awesomely cool, super talented and oh so humble.

[@EXIx2]

He seems to be the kind of guy that doesn't like to be too flashy or douchey but can talk your balls off about gear and music.

[@Clown321321]

An unbelievably kind and sincere man. Much respect.

[@MeTaLdUdE02]

the guy is like "good lord man, all i said was tell me what your guitar is."

[@digitalmarketinglab8294]

I just discovered this dude ! I think he is cool as hell! 64 years old!!! God BLESS HIM!!!!

[@cmonsterz]

You know what is cool about MAB? It's not how fast he can play. It's that even at this point in his career, you can tell that he still totally loves music and is as much of a fan as a musician.

[@MrGiorgioud]

I love this guy. I have no time for ultra-fast guitar playing, but I will make an exception for Eddie, Yngwie and him. Plus, he is obviously obsessed with his craft. I wish I had the time to really study the way he does. He is a badass. Viva Michael Angelo!

[@TruthSurge]

The companies he talks about like EMG and whoever makes the whammy pedal were probably cringing if they watched this. HAHA Man, he's honest. Unlike most guys who just blow smoke for whoever greases their palm. I like guys like this. It's not wrong to tell the truth. If A is way better than B, say so. It isn't YOUR fault that B isn't better or as good as A. I also prefer passive pickups. I used the 81/85 for many years. Got sick of the hiss and batteries.

[@finalcutguru2]

Back in the day when Nitro came through Kansas City, we loaned them our P.A. for the show that night. I ran into Michael down in Orlando years later and he is such a super nice guy on a personal level. Michael really takes the time to connect with his friends and fans. And what a total talent! Holy Wow Batman! Thanks to Premier Guitars and Jason for doing this interview!!!! I really enjoy watching all of the Rig Rundown videos! :)

[@kps2642]

Michael Angelo Batio for president 2016 XD

[@bobayersquebec]

Trump-ette win it !

[@davesgrowboxesuk7568]

This guy is so enthusiastic. But that is a compliment. Also seems very friendly and personable. Blinding guitar player for so many years in a niche market, therefore....living legend.

[@stitcha123]

bless him with his wig. he's happy and talented. I can't say the same for myself. best of times to the man.

[@tasteegold7772]

dont know why he dont age gracefully like satch or kerry king and just shave the shit off? guess all that hairspray in the 80's did its number on his hair follicles..he is cool though

[@stuforty2]

Yeah it’s cool he’s still so enthusiastic even after playing for so many years 😀 he lives and breathes music !

[@Ezekiel33USA]

I love Michael's energy and his love for music. He is a showman and he knows that people want the "show", but he is also extremely talented. He can probably sit down and play some beautiful melodic slow piece and blow you away, but when he's doing his show he is the showman. His claim to fame is his virtuosity.

[@kevinfitzgerald4561]

I used to think he was in some kind of hair-metal dreamland. A relic from the 80’s. Turns out he is a very likeable teacher. I’m not personally interested in his techniques but I admire his humour and willingness to share.

[@KenFarnham]

A man who has spent a lifetime doing what he loves and nothing else. Decades of experience, tons of great gear to use and show off, and a passion for playing live and creating a great experience for those who attend the show. No wonder he has so many jealous haters! hahaha

[@MADMANMUSICINC]

Hey is that wig an active or passive one?

[@davesgrowboxesuk7568]

***** Sorry, but i couldn't help but laugh at that.

[@MADMANMUSICINC]

Big Dave For me there is no doubt that Michael is an amazing musician and there are only a handful of guitarist walking the face of the earth that can cover as many different styles as well as he does. But I have a real hard time taking anyone who wears a wig like that seriously and I can only stand about 2 or 3 minutes of hearing him talk before I am burnt out on it.

[@davesgrowboxesuk7568]

***** Yeah I know what you mean. The wig is just too much to bare. And he is so full on. I watched the guitar clinic vid and he never stopped talking. But your comment made me laugh as I wasn't expecting it lol.

[@charliefoxtrotthe3rd335]

Big Dave There is no wig! That is his real hair. It just looks wig-ish!

[@davesgrowboxesuk7568]

Lol.

[@enriquelopezleon4191]

Nice to see he's back on tour. Such a great guitar player and composer.

[@klauswhitedreamer]

simply great,Michael Angelo Batio, rocks !...

[@twiztidkreation]

Meeting him was awesome and was totally on accident. He’s such a nice guy and loves to talk.

[@planetcidemadness]

Down to earth and an incredible guitarist.

[@paulgilbert4]

He's actually really cool. He's more humble compared to other shredders. He's just saying he's opinion on why he uses a twin guitar. On his other videos, his quality of a good person appears. Respect.

[@armandorovello249]

awesome musician, Good Guy And Very respectful in front of The gods of rock he talks about. god bless you

[@chunkyogurt6942]

8yrs ago, wow. Thought this was recent.

[@Crysta1Pisto1]

i use dunlop jazz 3s as well. great picks

[@flz02]

+Crysta1Pisto1 Best picks in the world!!!

[@kezothehappylurker787]

+Crysta1Pisto1 I use the simple styled 88's when I can get them...I might give the Jazz 3 a go though, as I to am a strict alt-picker myself..

[@lawrence4329]

+Crysta1Pisto1 jazz3 real pick of destiny.

[@ricomajestic]

+David Zimmerman (Lake of Darkness) carbon fiber max grip picks suck...crappy tone! They have max grip jazz 3 picks now!

[@billyrouse4813]

+ricomajestic, the Max grip picks may suck in your hands, but they're a crucial part of my playing. I can't play anything else as far as picks. I can't use other picks.

[@fumannshu1533]

Thank you, Michael Angelo. I learned so much from this "17 minutes of rambling", such as what a good delay time is so that your sound is less intrusive in the band mix. Please keep on talking and inspiring musicians and guitarists, all the while doing it with your bad ass looking guitars! I'd rather listen to you all day than read the hate drivel in the youtube comments...luckily, I didn't have to do it for very long! :)

[@thrashingpanic]

You may think what you want about this guy, but if you can say something bad about him after watching this video it means you are not a good person ;)

[@houseofshred3725]

MAB is so cool. What a humble, down to Earth guy.

[@LasseHuhtala]

Michael Angelo Batio is such a nerd, I love it. :-)

[@SoundFriendly]

I could talk to him for hours. He seems so open and communicative. A guy you can learn a lot from for sure.

[@AirGuitar]

5:33 "Just the d, just the d."

[@igreb]

This guy knows soooo much about music! And he seems like such a nice person.

[@jimistephen]

Finally someone gets that the guitar is a mid voiced instrument.

[@charlescrampton5119]

Rock will never die,wouldn 't be awesome if everyone loved their job like him!

[@Kikupei1]

I had this guy all wrong, never been a big fan, guy seems light blooded and down to earth.

[@vayabroder729]

Love this guy; funny, genuine, knowledgeable, talented and passionate about music.

[@qbttf]

You seem to be a very modest man Mr Batio ! Rock on a Dude !

[@PraiseDog]

Always enjoy his interviews. And I learn a lot.

[@jimmyg1095]

I got my keys to the lamborgihni.

[@castle6660]

Not only does he seem like a genuinely nice guy...Not only is he the best guitar player ever (not my favorite) but as far as skill and knowledge goes... he IS the best... but he takes music SOOOOO seriously it's ridiculous. Very very admirable.

[@Schnitzengruben]

Yes he got a wig, yes he's quite aspergerish, yes he is old, but wtf: He is one of the very best guitarists out there, and it's not only about the speed, plus he is one of the nicest and most humble guys in the industry!

[@jessesmit2907]

This guy's spirit is great! Must be one of the nicest dudes out there

[@musicgu7]

He probably forgot more technical guitar stuff then I will ever learn in my life... not a huge fan of technical music but gotta give credit where it's due and he is a master. Seems like a very decent guy as well, have a good life Mr Batio, more power to you :)

[@kezothehappylurker787]

I love how he can geek out on music/instruments at the drop of a hat, he's one of the few musicians who can do that so well and still be an incredibly cool guy to shoot-th shit with!

[@kimonmatara6903]

Not so much a rig rundown as a twenty minute soul confession...

[@dougretrodaze7963]

Passion and knowlege. Total submersion in his craft. Bravo.

[@michakobojek2112]

Where's his MAB T-rex overdrive? He doesn't use it anymore?

[@thetonekingofficial]

Great interview. I loved his analysis of YT feedback. So true!

[@13thdukeofwybourne]

I get the feeling this interviewer is the first person to talk to him in about 25 years. "Please be my friend Jason. Hey come back, I've got a melismatic passage to show you"

[@chuckyinges]

I'm not a big fan of MAB but he definitely knows his shits well. I like the fact that he is also well aware of other guitarists' gears (like Petrucci is using Mark V) and that he is actually staying relevant to the current music scene with KZbin and Facebook and not stuck in the 80s. Props to him!

[@sophicsage]

That interviewer's brain internally exploded at about the 00:30 second mark. Batio thinks so fast...and so much, probably no one can keep up with him. He's literally thinking many times faster than the rest of the population. That interviewer probably had to seek counseling after this interview.

[@LuKeSoloist]

I love how enthusiastic he is. Even after so many years in the industry he is like an excitable kid! Keep shred alive Mike \m/

[@westernjazzfan]

When's he doing the Wig Rundown?

[@kickside99]

Still waiting

[@Domination1017]

He's be doing music forever, and still excited. Thats awsome.

[@KISSFreak2011]

He basically interviewed himself -____-

[@DMEB]

I have always admired this man just for his enthusiasm about people and music. yes his solo style can be a bit polarizing to some people. but hey he is still going and shredding after all these years. good on ye.