Vince Gill & Paul Franklin Rig Rundown Guitar Gear Tour [2023]

[@premierguitar]

Full Rig Details: bit.ly/GillFranklinRig Subscribe to PG's Channel: bit.ly/SubscribePGKZbin Win Guitar Gear: bit.ly/GiveawaysPG Don't Miss a Rundown: bit.ly/RIgRundownENL Merch & Magazines: shop.premierguitar.com

[@DaveVandiver-ob8yq]

😊

[@tomspaulding6841]

Paul plays NYXL1238PS for E9 and NYXL1270PS for C6

[@billdedrick1914]

Vince was wrong about XS having a slightly more tension (lights or mediums) than regular lights or mediums (P.B.).. In fact the XS have about 5 lb less tension than a regular set of D'Addarios.

[@billdedrick1914]

John and Vince, you should know that these old 30's Martin's do have a truss rod..actually a T-Bar to strengthen the neck. non adjustable though ..The adjustable neck truss rod did not come into production by Martin until 1985.

[@user-ly8nx7wf4r]

Watching Vince play and sing with my Dad's old guitar on the Grand Ole Opry stage could not have honored my Mom & Dad's memory any more. They loved to sing and play country music together their whole lives with that same Martin D18 guitar. My family is so incredibly honored that Vince is now the keeper of that memory which still lives on with him. Thank you, Vince.

[@ebay9302]

He said he got it for free? It's a 100k guitar?

[@ebay9302]

Your parents that is. They would disown you if they knew you did this you groupie freak!

[@mariodriessen9740]

This episode could have been a four hour long video and would have NO PROBLEM watching it over and over again. ❤

[@Scott__C]

Man, I'm not a huge country guy, but man, Vince is the real deal and there is something just mesmerizing about listening to a great pedal steel player.

[@donf3739]

Keep listening to this kind of great music, and you just might become a country guy. I know I did back in the 90s.

[@Scott__C]

@@donf3739 I love Johnny, Willie, Dolly, Waylon, Patsy etc. My problem is most of it now seems like guys who didn't make it in an 80s band.

[@donf3739]

@@Scott__C I agree with that. I should've added that AFTER the 90s it all turned to crap.

[@Scott__C]

@@donf3739 I agree. So many great songwriters and song interpreters in old school country. Heck, even Cash's version of Hurt Trent Reznor said it wasn't his song anymore, it was Cash's.

[@lessonswithjames]

That opening tune sounds like an album! No studio trickery, just two dudes who know how to play. Very inspiring.

[@69ssrscamaro4]

Hands down Vince is one of the nicest people in the music industry. I always enjoy his music and his stories.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

NOTHING sounds more beautiful/badass than a pedal steel played right

[@Dlee966]

“I you were a painter would you only want to use one brush” Definitely using that line on my wife!! Awesome

[@stonephilips9361]

Vince and Paul’s Bakersfield LP is amazing🎸 you can’t not like it💯

[@Tyler_Wilson]

I see Vince Gill, I smash the “like” button

[@roope-th2ok]

I see Paul Franklin, I smash the like button I'm an amateur steel player myself XD

[@bingobango4840]

Absolutely!!!

[@mjolnircarlssen4211]

I feel the same way with Paul Franklin. This was a no-miss. I love when master musicians like these two make videos like this for us to enjoy.

[@walterworrall]

Understandable

[@DrewTurock]

How cool that Paul Franklin played on the song "It's So Nice to be With You" - a big hit on the radio in the early 70s!

[@guitargod6997]

Vince Gill and Paul Franklin - doesn't get much better than this!

[@RobertJSedky]

Vince Gill is an American treasure. An artist of great depth and skill. Long time admirer of Mr Gill. 🙌🏼🎸♥️

[@zakk1983tdm]

What is different with guys like Vince is their touch.... These guys make a c major chord sound like music.... Amazing!!! That's the spirit...

[@francescoporcumusic308]

Vince & Paul two living legends who have taught so many of us. Great Paul the best steel player in the world as Mark Knopfler presented and defined him in 1992 in Dire Straits live............❤🤘

[@poodleguiderpeyes7388]

This is a treat! Very much enjoying this. PPL, Poco, Eagles, Tele's, Martins... Who's not a Vince Gil fan?! Thanks John for doing this.

[@bigdavedave9865]

Fantastic! How can you not be moved by vinces vocals and Paul’s playing 😢

[@tomcoryell]

I was just going to say something similar. You got it right so why repeat it! The two real steel players in my town died a few years back and the music went with them.

[@martingilley5162]

Two of my all time favorites. If I could meet and have just a short conversation with Vince telling how much his music has meant to me my bucket list would be complete. Thank you Vince and Paul.

[@davidmccomb3250]

Vince and Paul are so PURE, PERFECT MUSICIANS! ...Vince, can really SANG a song boy!

[@jaygold4467]

Paul Franklin is an amazing player. Same with Vince.

[@handle433]

I first heard Paul with Dire Straits, and he introduced me to pedal steel. What an amazing sound! Because of his touring outside of America, I’m sure Paul is responsible for many people learning this instrument. He sure gave me ‘The Bug’ 😄

[@trondschjlberg3322]

Yes, me too - I was watching a consert with Mark Knopfler and " The Notting Hillbillies" and Paul Franklin played the steel. Not the usual old guy with cowboy hat, lots of rhinestone-rings and "crying steelguitar", but a young man with a fancy shirt and a ponytail. The exact moment I decided to get a pedal steel was the solo on "When it comes to you". Mark Knopfler starts off on a solo, and he is not known for his poor tone...... But when Paul Franklin takes over you could (can, the clip is still on youtube) really hear the massive difference, the steel fills the entire hall with a sustain that lasted forever and the telecaster sounded like a muted banjo compared to the steel guitar.

[@wrp3621]

P. Franklin rips on Walk of Life.@@trondschjlberg3322

[@clownhands]

Paul’s outro solo on walk of life 👌

[@clownhands]

@VinceGillmusic213 you are a spam account

[@brianstephens6759]

Timeless songs are those that always touches you like your hearing it for the first time. The ending run through of “Look At Us” was probably the most touching I’ve ever heard, I looked over at my wife and it took me back 35 years to young love and hopes and dreams we’ve shared. I wept quietly, thanks to all that made this video possible for us to enjoy.

[@stevebean1543]

I have seen Vince Gill live a number of times over the years, and in addition to his incredible singing and playing, one of the things I have most appreciated about him is that he gave me the chance to see amazing musicians like John Hughey and Paul Franklin in person.

[@KRayxKodessA]

My dad was a massive Vince Gill fan... "Look at Us" was his and his 2nd wife's wedding song. I'm sure he would've absolutely loved this video. Thanks PG.

[@philvandel]

This rig rundown was probably the least rig focused of any of your videos, yet it truly is my favorite. These two guys are just legendary, and we are all fortunate that they were willing to share a few nuggets of priceless information with us. Thank you for doing this and for letting it just be what it was.

[@DrewTurock]

John Bollinger is just the best - love his Rig Rundowns, love his column in the magazine. And he did such a great job here. I could listen to him and Vince Gill talk all day long and I'd be a happy man.

[@darrelde8160]

Paul and Vince brought me to tears a couple years ago at 3rd and Lindsley

[@glencollinsguitarist]

I was lucky to see the Time Jumpers one night....I cried the whole time. Paul Franklin took a solo on this one slow number...three or 4 choruses. After the 2nd pass I thought..."wow..this was an amazing solo...no one can top this!!"...he then played 2 more choruses, each one sounding better than the next. It brought the house down...I cried so hard..tears of pure joy. I'd never heard anything like it before or since. Vince and band were on fire...just an incredible evening I will never forget.

[@Gilyslas]

Great interview John as always! Vince is a legend. Some folks don't realize what an incredible guitarist he is. Beautiful guitar collection.

[@PEDALBORN]

The tuning information is gold. Thank you

[@PEDALBORN]

Slide and commit to nothing!

[@mtm105]

JB is an accomplished steel man, who has built quite a resume touring with top shelf acts.

[@TheGigmiester101]

God bless all these wonderfully talented musicians

[@gigmandrew8975]

Wow! The best. I could listen to them all day. I remember hearing pedal steel guitar on the radio when I was 9 years old. Really tugs on the old heart!

[@cincinnatipedalsteel4347]

Can’t wait for their ray price tribute to come out. Paul is a friend and mentor and nobody does it better than he and Vince. Vince has always been a champion for the pedal steel and I appreciate that.

[@Sellarmusic]

Vince and Paul are both my favorites so this was just great. Another great rig rundown by John. Nobody does it better!

[@rider132]

What a total joy. Thanks so much, I just love how down to earth this gentleman is.

[@zorkwhouse8125]

Great episode! Pedal-steel is one of my favorite instrument sounds and also, the fact that Paul Franklin can say "and on this track I did with Megadeath.." with a straight face is just awesome. :-) amazing stuff - he's a killer pedal steel player.

[@clausherther]

So great to hear from both of these gentlemen! John Bollinger, well done with the interview, as always! 👏

[@joeseay2883]

Vince is like a historian on Country music.! He knew everybody back when.! Sweet Pea's the man.!

[@brianwaitzman]

Holy moly......Paul Franklin just blew my mind! Played with P-Funk and Megadeth!?!?!?! Plus, he calls his guitar effects pedals stompboxes.....you gotta love that! Great episode, and thanks to all involved 🎶

[@simonvanderheijden432]

Stompbox is a pretty widely used name for an effects pedal

[@connieharrison5738]

Can't wait for the album love these two together!!

[@Moldywallpaper]

J-Bo, you continue to wow me with your interviews. This has to be my favorite so far. Probably 'cause you mentioned me. Makes me smile. Keep up the good work my friend.

[@SuperMissDaisey]

Vince says he’s a recovering Steel guitar player, he’s watching Paul intently, 2 GREATS right here, 40 yrs friends. I think the guys are at Vince’s recording studio, Sweet Memories, you guys knocked this one out of the park, HOME RUN Paul &’Vince 💙💙🎶🎶🎶

[@knowl1969]

Fantastic video! Loved the discussion about picks and the meat of the finger differences!

[@bojanstojkovic3927]

Amazing collection but Vince will sound great through anything, incredible player.

[@johanrautenbach]

I still cannot believe I saw and met these two legends at 3rd and Lindsley coming from South Africa. What a blessing and I am so thankful

[@gloriouslyimperfect]

Nashville is an amazing place for magic like that to happen

[@kennygardner5041]

Paul had the Little Walter when he sat in with the band I am in years ago. Warm. Not super clean but once you walk a few feet from the amp it is clean! I use overdrive on country guitar but in the mix it is not fuzzy of fizzy. Has guts. Paul is a great player and a gentleman!

[@Earlvis]

Phil Bradberry is a genius amp-builder with his Little Walter amps! Vince plays them as well.

[@gfunkk]

great players and great hangs. would love to sit with these boys and hear their wild stories.

[@bldallas]

Vince is an amazing singer song-writer, guitar player, and I really enjoyed this interview. That peddle steel, though, is truly fantastic. So cool to hear/watch a pro play that instrument. They are almost as complicated as a church organ.

[@carlkerkman7028]

My favorite rig rundown to date - big fan of VInce and now of Paul!

[@genieboots4269]

My papa would have watched this with me. God rest his soul.

[@SaylorGuitars]

John, I bet you, like I wanted more time to nerd out with Paul. Love to know his tunings! What a lovely man with so much to share. Thanks!

[@kmajor44]

Oh my goodness!! 😮 Two of the greatest in one room: Vince and the greatest collection of TFDF guitars I have ever seen or heard!! Sooo 😎!

[@user-zy9um2rd8t]

I love this man and respect him so much.

[@Guitar5986]

One of the all time best PG Rig Rundowns. How cool is Vince Gill? Would love to sit down & have a beer with him.

[@eddiecarter9831]

This makes me want to go back and listen to some of those old country records my mom used to play around the house when I was a kid. This was one of the most educational rig rundowns I've seen. I love all of them, but this one was special.

[@royosborne849]

I enjoyed this so much. Mr. Gill and Mr. Franklin sound beautiful together. Thank you. Roy at 71 years old in Knoxville Tennessee

[@karl-wilhelmschreitz8549]

Really one of the best rig rundowns with great musicians. Fantastic!!! Greatings from Germany.

[@Telluridepilot]

I agree with a previous comment. I could watch these two masters of their craft on a long video. They both have a genuine love for music and have the ability to spread their talents over all aspects of the music industry. Vince has and always will be my favorite artist right along with Elvis Presley.

[@VA434]

Vince is the man. Like hearing his storys

[@JM46jm]

Had the pleasure of working with Paul in the 80's. Add Vince and you and I can't think of three nicer more down-to-earth gentlemen in the music business. Really enjoy your content.

[@frankierodriguez8661]

I absolutely adore Vince. Such an incredible player, and his guitar collection, particularly vintage acoustics is just incredible. I think, any of them if I don't remember wrong were his wife's gifts, not to mention the electrics, which are the stuff dreams are made of. I discovered Paul Franklin because Mark Knopfler hired him for some of his albums in particular The Notting Hillbillies and he jsut blew my mind, I've been a huge fan ever since. So is fantastic both of these musical giants work together. truly a joy. Thanks a million for another awsome video!!

[@guitars929]

Lots of great episodes but this is one of the best. That iconic collection and Vince is just a humble guy. Love Paul and the sound of that steel guitar.

[@nedcollie9136]

Great artists, the best of the best. and lovely fellas to boot.

[@danielstein5290]

hey john!, seen you as I was strolling through Broadway on st Patrick's day 2023 (before a session in Franklin at "the barn") love all these videos

[@kellygrudzinski184]

Man! that collection Vince has! Whew!😮

[@KeeperOfPoops]

Great rig rundown, definitely better than the last by far!

[@west4coast77]

A classic episode! So well done. Kudos for the great interviews and thanks to Vince and Paul for sharing their considerable talents and knowledge. Plus - they appear to be great guys!

[@scottcrosby-art5490]

Vince is getting to the distinguished older gentleman part of his life, still sounds incredible

[@terryritter5759]

❤ I'm a very huge fan of Vince Gill

[@ResponseAudio]

This Rig Rundown and the Buk rundown are my favorites so far. THANKS!

[@ToddM452]

Bakersfield was great CD I remember seeing Paul Play in StLouis at Steel Guitar Convention back around 1980ish. Paul is great and still young enough to stick around awhile. We lost some of the greats thru the yrs. Yes Vince me too on the steel and their well known players with a style of their own from Mooney, Hughey, Green, and all the greats.

[@markpeavy4005]

Beautiful, Vince! You are the master! I'd give anything to have a few minutes with you. As a professional photographer I'd be in heavan shooting your guitars; and you! Love your work, man!

[@johnbee6296]

Wish I could like this 10 times over... thank you guys!!

[@HustonSingletary]

Loved it. Legends. Beautiful way to end it as well.

[@Shornetastic]

This is the only Rig Rundown that's made me wanna bake a pie and sip bourbon.

[@williammills3632]

A guitar icon ACTUALLY doing his own rig rundown ? Now that's a legend.

[@majunior1944]

Thanks for putting this together! Loved the previous one.

[@joefeldpausch]

I had the privilege of having Paul play pedal steel on my 2007 independent label record, Joe Michael, “Don’t You Want Some of That” at Omni Studios in Nashville. Three takes or less on every song. He was the perfect gentleman. It was a privilege. Several of Vince’s other musicians played with me live the same year. I’ll always count it an experience of a lifetime.

[@donf3739]

What a way to end a video. I love how Paul covers John's masterpiece without trying to "repaint" it.

[@davidmahoherrezuelo]

Country music lover HEAVEN!!! Salutes from Spain 🎉

[@weevilsnitz]

I love how much Paul Franklin actually knows about pedals.

[@Supernice604]

I absolutely love this video

[@Ryan-Hall]

Paul's Recordings are So Cool, Money for Nothing Dire Straights Album just to name One! U like that Album then U will Love Steel Guitars in Rock N Roll, I've known of Paul & met him in 70's-80's Touring with Mel Tillis, he's a Down to Earth Guy, like Vince he has Stories for Days! Got to get the New album Both Vince & Paul - Best Folks U can just B U! TY PG for This Interview & Rig RD. Always Enjoy your one on One's 🎸😎🤠

[@Guitarplayer724]

This is like Bill & Teds excellent country adventure..

[@DustinGreen]

The cat licking itself at 49:04 was the cherry on top of this wonderful rig rundown

[@BobGuido]

Wonderful video John. What an honor to spend the day with Vince and Paul.

[@lpjbird]

Vince Gill…damn he’s one sweetheart of human being…that’s all I got.

[@whatiwasgoingtosay]

Ooh, he showed off some stuff I haven’t seen. And I have seen every video on here of Vince showing off his guitars, because he is brilliant. I could have watched an hour with him and Paul each.

[@gtr1952]

I just love Vince. I think I've found and watched every scrap of video there is with him in it! Not just the musician either, when he gets telling stories he really cracks me up! His Father must have been quite a guy, those stories are really special! Another one was talking to the black girl at the bar on a tour night off. LOL I'm 71 and I'll probably never get ti meet him though. I also love guitars like he does. But mine are 'junkers' compared to his. I always wanted an old 'fat neck' J45, I prefer bigger necks. The J50 was the same as the J45 but natural not Sun Burst. Its hard to keep track of Gibson sometimes, they used 24.75 and 25.50 scale on advanced jumbo and southern jumbo, then the SJ200 and all the smaller 0 and 00 models. Really enjoyed the video!! Thanks John!! 8) --gary

[@Junior-jw1bb]

I saw Vince Gill in MSG at an Eric Clapton Guitar Festival. Enjoyed him immensely.

[@matthewlepak2878]

I use my meat of my fingers too! Thank you for all of this great help! Jesus bless!

[@tonymartin4004]

I too still have an Alvarez acoustic guitar I got in 1976 new, made in 1975. Traded@ Hewleys, I traded a Fender, Bassman head& cabinet. I was 18, took good care of the guitar, upgrade to a hardshell case thru the years, it's Brazilian rosewood, mahogany neck. I know it got the short end of the deal,but I was happy, still am. That amp was a chore to move.

[@gregmize01]

WOW GUYS, THANKS!

[@Zootallures100]

Paul Franklin with Dire Straits ❤ Vince’s guitar collection ❤❤❤

[@ColtonBlumhagen]

Thumbs up if you would buy an album of purely Vince Gill Noodles on 100 year old Martins.

[@MrSh8ky]

Thank you thank you thank you…that was awesome…I could smell the room!!!! Cheers Marty from Melbourne🇦🇺

[@davidgunther1282]

This is Gold.

[@tedkellison2598]

Great interview! Sometimes you can get a better window into someone's playing by getting to know the person more than the gear. Fine stuff!!

[@joeldowdy404]

Paul is so good!!! I love Vince as well.