I like that Santana's tech takes a second periodically to thank other people who help out with the gear and give them a little cred as well. Real class!
@BanBanChi4 жыл бұрын
Of all these rig breakdowns Santana's tech comes across as the nicest of them. I played in a band with a guy that was a pro sound man and ran monitors for Santana at the Kennedy Center in DC. When they met, Santana went to my friend and introduced himself as "hi I'm Carlos" and told my friend he really didn't need much of a mix as long as everything was clear. A month later he ran monitors for Elton John and couldn't even address him directly. He had to go through some guy. "Does Sir Elton need more bass on the monitors?" and the guy would tell him the answer.
@sega62s Жыл бұрын
should be like that every time, it’s called respect 🍻
@kbblaze9371 Жыл бұрын
@@BanBanChi That's really pathetic. Not an Elton John fan but that story sort of tells the story.
@TreSneaky10 жыл бұрын
I think this guy is the best rig rundown host, he talks well with the techs, ask's questions I actually want to hear when I watch shows like this, and though he may dress like a serial killer sometimes, knows what he's talking about for the most part.
@michaelreis82668 жыл бұрын
John is awesome, but, I do miss Rebecca's Dirks!
@jean-marieboucherit47165 жыл бұрын
Don’t say things like this which are offensive to others. Îve watched others and they are just as nice and open and willing and friendly. I think your comment is off the cuff unfriendly unworthy of the human race. These people work hard, and they always try to be nice. Be nice tooo!!!!
@dustinmcfarland24414 жыл бұрын
I agree, John is amazing and really respects the music and the techs/artists that are involved.
gtrman12887 sorry i don’t know why I said this crap.
@jmarti19587 жыл бұрын
The interviewer is always very friendly and respectful to the people he talks with. Shut up haters.
@hanovergreen40915 жыл бұрын
Most people don't know the dude can actually play very well.
@MrKjohnson1235 жыл бұрын
EXTREMELY well. @@hanovergreen4091
@jasonwarren98745 жыл бұрын
I'll third that!! He can flat out play
@louissanderson7193 жыл бұрын
@@hanovergreen4091 yeah, he’s quite an accomplished dude to be fair
@Bluzian743 жыл бұрын
what's not to like about John? He's impeccable and immaculately spoken. A true humanist.
@barry304510 жыл бұрын
Cant blame him for being excited. THE ORIGIANL MESA/Boogie amp, Dumbles, and PRS guitars all in one Rig Rundown ? Who wouldn't be happy.
@willssonline10 жыл бұрын
Ed Adair, you're a true gentleman. Thank you for being so generous with your time. Carlos is lucky to have you.
@TreeintheQuad10 жыл бұрын
Also this is pretty much the only interviewer who doesn't seem confused/awkward
@TreeintheQuad10 жыл бұрын
it's called confidence
@reggiehobbs880010 жыл бұрын
***** Confidence is right. Watch Bollinger play on some of the PG demos. He's a better guitarist than 95% of the people he interviews.
@sillysausage45494 жыл бұрын
Dirks was hot though. Whatever happened to her?
@joshweigel11314 жыл бұрын
@@TheCollisionofworlds from across time i come to you to say: nah
@albionseed48664 жыл бұрын
He's the only interviewer they have that doesn't suck, despite being a touch awkward.
@jamieyanda6 жыл бұрын
The tech seems like a super genuine and just all around nice guy!
@gmofftarki5 жыл бұрын
Man, he's really simplified his guitar setup. I saw Santana around 2000, and Carlos changed guitars just about every song. Back at that point, also, he was using a wireless rig. Always interesting to see how these things evolve.
@mikenicholson15054 жыл бұрын
Carlos Santana has always had a beautiful soulful sound
@robertwhitcomb61053 жыл бұрын
He always knew that the amplifier was indeed an instrument
@ramencurry6672 Жыл бұрын
It’s all good stuff. Personally I preferred the sound of his old Gibson guitar more in the 70s.
@davidparker45338 жыл бұрын
Stop giving the interviewer shit. He seems like a great person and develops a friendly relationship with the person he is interviewing easy. He is always smiling and laughing about stuff. If more people were like that in the world it wouldn't be a place full of emotionless fucks.
@letsgooo16377 жыл бұрын
David Parker 4 real tho
@maximusindicusoblivious1807 жыл бұрын
Douchechills How about 60s Jethro Bodine
@johnshields6852 Жыл бұрын
1976 I was 16 and huge rock guy, my friend puts on Santana album and says listen to this, Europa comes on and everyone sat there in silence, no one said a word until it finished and we were blown away, his bands were always the best musicians and songs like black magic woman are absolute classics.
@thebeastmaster34538 ай бұрын
Samba pa ti!
@Brian194519 жыл бұрын
That PRS is beautiful.
@Ofinfinitejest3 жыл бұрын
It's just magnificent and I don't even care for orange as a finish. But that whole design and the wood is amazing.
@notme8102 жыл бұрын
I have to agree! And the sound he gets from it is always unmistakable who is banging the gears. Can you believe since Woodstock all these years his sound and soul is never lost in the mix and never” hey, look at me”. A true musicians musician!
@AdventuresinBackpacking10 жыл бұрын
I don't think the interviewer is awful at all. He's personable, friendly, and seems engaged.
@vomitedshit10 жыл бұрын
***** his pseudo-mullet is choice
@drwoods10 жыл бұрын
maybe if you are gay
@MrMusicM6710 жыл бұрын
tobsk84 ... would that matter?
@YaoEspirito8 жыл бұрын
+amandio silveira Compare him to the guy Jason Shadrick. I'll take this guy any day over that chinless, reedy-voiced endomorph.
@KeeperOfPoops7 жыл бұрын
John is my favorite cos he's like my guitar tutor as in a friendly guy with a lot of energy and enthusiasm
@dr.johnpaladinshow97474 жыл бұрын
Carlos, I literally trip when I listen to you. Have for 50 years. Thank you.
@MiSambra3 жыл бұрын
Couldn't help but notice him making sure the strap locks were tight while answering a question. Yep, he's a tech alright.
@AlfredArredondo7 ай бұрын
⁹000⁰
@VonBluesman8 жыл бұрын
What a great rig rundown, Ed Adair is one of the nicest, sincere, knowledgeable guitar tech's that has ever been interviewed by Premier Guitar.
@PaulRoseMusic10 жыл бұрын
I actually really like John. He's such a friendly dude, and Carlos's rig is looking top notch as always. :)
@stuart86636 жыл бұрын
What a guy: humble, knowledgeable, friendly and not star-struck. Its like Carlos surrounds himself with a good band of brothers. excellent interview which allowed Ed to share and thank all who contribute to the popularity of Santana. Thanks Premier. This is what real musos want. Apart from the snake skin Mesa, that is...
@Shichman4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate how he generally plays 1 guitar until he feels its time to change because of tuning or mood or whatever. Feels organic.
@fuz804610 жыл бұрын
John Bollinger is the best thing to happen to Rig Rundown. He seems to have a great chemistry, alot of knowledge and a laidback attitude towards the techs/players and none of the robotic delivery or overcompensating "that's so awesome bro" attitude of some of the others. Dream Rig Rundown would be Bollinger doing a really long one with Jeff Tweedy, Maybe a 3 hour special from The Loft
@jackp.walker62476 жыл бұрын
What a great and friendly guitar tech
@Mr.D344 жыл бұрын
I saw Santana live a few years back, 2016 i believe. He did the whole show with one guitar, amazing sound! They opened the show with "Soul Sacrifice" drums and percussions were crazy, so synchronized, those drum fills in the beginning. Pure ear orgasms 🙂
@qubedoo32899 ай бұрын
magic
@lenjohnson3537 Жыл бұрын
Ed is the best! He has a deep knowledge of all things guitar-amp-effects related. It has been my pleasure to work with him for many years.
@Ycjedi10 жыл бұрын
Bohlinger does these rundowns just fine. He asks good questions and has an undeniable passion for the guitars, gear, and music. I dont care if he doesnt conduct interviews like Ted koppel from Nightline. It's rock and roll, not the Mizzou journalism school.
@tysonrinker80896 жыл бұрын
Ycjedi Bollinger my fav
@smelltheglove20383 жыл бұрын
Dang, op sure is giving a lot of credit to journalists, like they have any ethics or principles at all.
@guillermorosario45783 жыл бұрын
You see now that's how you host a Rig Rundown! I didn't really catch the hosts' name but he did a good job; knowledgeable, never annoying and he paced himself well with the rig tech.
@mwrable6 жыл бұрын
The most knowledgeable and professional tech in a Rig Rundown. Great job! 🎸👍
@themaggot89 жыл бұрын
I just watched this again and man, it's probably one of the best rig rundowns I've seen. That guitar tech is jsut awesome.
@JimMartiataka8 жыл бұрын
+Juan José Fonseca Godoy agreed!! what a great guitar tech!!!
@LiberTBo8 жыл бұрын
+Juan José Fonseca Godoy Thanks Juan, you the man...!! Look to see you playing along side Carlos real soon Bro..!!
@KeeperOfPoops6 жыл бұрын
i disagree, it's one of the worst rig rundowns i've seen cos it isn't even a rig rundown of carlos santana it's a rig rundown of ed adair total clickbait
@tysonrinker80896 жыл бұрын
I can't believe Carlos has a guitar of Brazilian rosewood. doesn't he know those trees are endangered? what an ignorant fool to be playing that guitar
@tysonrinker80896 жыл бұрын
William Allison dude are you stupid? have you not seen rig rundown before? the musicians guitar techs always talk about there gear.
@automatics1im3 жыл бұрын
That was delightful. No wonder Ed has had the job for so long, he knows everyone’s names.
@beforehonour10 жыл бұрын
Great video. John was a perfect mix of friendly, curious, and genuinely enthused, and Ed knew how to answer and supplement each of the questions. Cool stuff.
@archiguitarchi7 жыл бұрын
Love this tech. Mature, highly skilled, and great to listen to.
@KfirOchaion10 жыл бұрын
Great Rig Rundown PG!
@samuelsang30833 жыл бұрын
HI KFIR!!
@WillowChord6 жыл бұрын
“brass impregnated nuts” Nice.
@chriskanetrio92324 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂😂
@notme8102 жыл бұрын
I can imagine how great the strings snap back to tune, car engines use the same material for valve guides. It is too bad that most guitars use grabby plastic nuts that have a hard time keeping up with the player after a hard bend or a tremelo pull to stay in tune instantly. I wish they would make nuts from nikasil impregnated bronze.
@adsensedd10 жыл бұрын
I thought the interviewer was great! This guitar tech is interesting and seriously knows his stuff.
@WarriorMigs248 жыл бұрын
Thank you Santana
@Jonnyguitar18777 жыл бұрын
At first I was mad because I felt Carlos might have thought he didn't need to be there and above it. but his tech is amazing and I'm sure they have a great understanding.
@MrGotem-gw2pv4 жыл бұрын
John bolinger is out here making waves! You need a rig rundown yourself you’re such a celebrity now! You rock man.
@Pannemat9 жыл бұрын
That pedal board is extra fantastic since I watched the Josh Klinghoffer RR just before this one.
@mariusplattfaut10 жыл бұрын
finally one of the greatest guitarist gets a gear Review
@korrelics10 жыл бұрын
I always enjoy watching these rig rundowns.
@yngvai77710 жыл бұрын
Me too.
@glennpace978310 жыл бұрын
I don't understand some of the comments....since when are jeans & a plaid shirt un-fashionable or offensive statements? Job well done...engaging interview & good info.
@AdaptivePhenix3 жыл бұрын
Are they unfashionable and offensive? Cool, I need to buy a bunch 😂👍
@AdaptivePhenix3 жыл бұрын
Oh he's tucked in though...yeah, can't go that far 😂
@notme8102 жыл бұрын
Rory Gallagher wore them to a lot of his gigs!
@mkivy4 жыл бұрын
He is the man...I fell in live with his style back in the late 60’s and when he played Woodstock, he blew us all out of the 🚿...it was a memorable performance by Michale Shrivey and of course, Neil Schone....and he was 15 when Carlos discovered him...15!
@ericportillo82774 ай бұрын
It's always fun seeing huge pedalboards & intricate plumbing systems, but the simplest rigs are always my favorite
@betacoffey10 жыл бұрын
i really like how this guitar tech talks to the interviewer (and us) like he (we) knows what he's talking about. unlike john mayers guitar tech
@steve7onfire10 жыл бұрын
Awesome guitar tech! Really knows his stuff. Great interview!
@LiberTBo10 жыл бұрын
It's really interesting to watch a Rig Rundown showing one PRS Carlos Santana signature guitar....discussed for the first half of the video. Carlos was the first big name artist brought into the PRS If it were not for Carlos suggesting the concept to Paul, the SE line would not be in existence...This was an exceptionally abbreviated rig rundown for a living legend its almost redundant. One thing that becomes apparent is how streamlined Carlos Santa 's style is, what a small amount of equipment he needs to produce the beautiful music he creates. I've noticed the same with others, but none are more dialed in than Santana...
@jcjunior8610 жыл бұрын
Finally a Rig Rundown worth watching.
@DerEchteBold10 жыл бұрын
I'm not really interested in Carlos Santana or this kind of equpment but I just spend 25 very diverting and pleasant minutes listening to this. The first one or two vids I saw with John Bohlinger I also didn't like him but by now, a good dozen vids later I really appreciate him, whatever he does, gear demos or interviews it's very authentic and pleasant, just great!
@Nazzz655 жыл бұрын
I was shocked to discover J.Bohlinger is a fantastic guitar player himself. I don't know why that surprised me so much. It's just that you never see him play guitar and he almost never talks about his own guitar playing. One day I was surfing Y.Tube as usual and BAM!! there was this dude with some mad guitar skills and it was John playing: tastefully too not too busy or showy. Since discovering that he can really wail on the guitar my appreciation for him increased tenfold and I find myself listening more to what he has to say.
@Ematched5 жыл бұрын
Really? I still think his rig rundowns are garbage. He doesn't ask any good questions, and the ones he does ask sound extremely uninformed. Plus, the production quality is shit.
@XMetalChefX5 жыл бұрын
You should be interested in santana. His live performance is pure energy.
@bigimskiweisenheimer83254 жыл бұрын
You cant tell someone what kind of music they should or shouldn't listen too.
@gtrman128874 жыл бұрын
"...be involved with the music, not the tech". My new mantra!!
@adam-yk6yd4 жыл бұрын
What a lovely guy this tech is ❤️
@lilakmonoke9825 жыл бұрын
hats off to carlos that he doesnt change guitars every 16 bars like most of the other posers. he is oldschool and thats good!
@cubby67086 жыл бұрын
Man, this series is killing me, ain' t getting any sleep tonight. RIGRUNDOWN>>>>
@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials10 жыл бұрын
Great and informative video, thanks PG.
@lzosimo3 жыл бұрын
Just want to say I think your tutorial videos are the best on the internet.
@klaushebben415710 жыл бұрын
Amazing!!! Great Gear for Carlos to express his Soul.
@markobillysam6 жыл бұрын
Grande Santana,il rock latino fine anni 70.coi soli e semplice da eseguire ma così s'inizia
@uwetittmann14233 жыл бұрын
Normal guitar players unfortunately never get a Dumble…maybe I will be happy and some day get one? I am now 73 years, still hope!
@taylor12456789010 жыл бұрын
Ed Adair seems like a great tech and the interviewer was good too.
@MugpushFunk8 жыл бұрын
great interview...Ed Adair knows his stuff!
@josegallegosdds4 жыл бұрын
Nice Job! Super informative. I love these rig rundowns. Keep em coming.👍🏼
@YaoEspirito8 жыл бұрын
A '73 Mesa Boogie, wow! If I'm not mistaken, it was Carlos who named them. Think I remember him saying he was trying out a prototype, loved the way it sounded and said "Man, she really boogies!"
@TheBillyKmusic8 жыл бұрын
+mano a mano Yes, there was an article on that recently, mentioning that Santana did actually say that. Mesa/Boogie actually started off, before manufacturing their amps, did "hot rod" modifications of Fender amps.
@robertwhitcomb61058 жыл бұрын
randall smith; early seventies. Ist prototype was a modded princeton
@jani00776 жыл бұрын
Dumble and Mesa were all based on Fender amps in the beginning, as there was almost no competition to the quality and make of Fender amps, maybe Vox.
@mercurialcobra10 жыл бұрын
Cool interview, finally a Leyend rig that really gets tone, always wanted to know Santana's rig.. Keep with this style Premier you're doing great and excellent guitar player choice this time, really enjoyed it :)
3 жыл бұрын
Wow! The pride and joy of Autllán Jalisco México, ¡si señor! ¡Carlos Santana! Great Rig Rundown explanation!
@oiramsq733 жыл бұрын
If you haven’t heard Paul Reed Smith’s story about how he started making guitars for Carlos Santana you really need to (there’s a video of it on YT). I mean - PRS is not yet at the same level of sales as Gibson or Fender, but they are not exactly a mom and pop shop either - it is really fascinating to hear about PRS’ (the person’s) tactics to get his gear in the hands of someone who can put his company in the spotlight.
@AgimLubonja10 жыл бұрын
Great article! I have been always curious to know something about the legendary Carlos Santana rig rundown.
@ODFGERTERS10 жыл бұрын
When he is speaking about traveling with Dumble amps consider this: I remember reading about Carlos paying $90,000 for a 1x12 Dumble combo about a year ago. The circuitry was covered in black epoxy so you can't get inside and duplicate one without destroying it first.
@johnzaq154310 жыл бұрын
That black epoxy is a bad idea, IMO. How do you service the amp? I've passed on buying vintage Standell amps because of the epoxy.
@MrRoach-yo3mz5 жыл бұрын
we love PRS guitars here in Maryland.
@Melvin77272 жыл бұрын
John is the man.
@jessieplaysmusic85304 жыл бұрын
Best tech I’ve seen on these. Super thankful for his help too
@Stereostupid3 жыл бұрын
What a beautiful color that guitar salmon never seen a color so nice
@alex-kenivel10 жыл бұрын
He's got a rockabilly look. Don't hate. Style since the 1950s
@colinhamilton1566 ай бұрын
Carlos was at his best with Gibson SG and his sunburst Les paul, that was the sound to keep .
@coryclark933610 жыл бұрын
this tech is the real deal. so cool.
@claudiofvargas3 жыл бұрын
Impresionante que gentileza Ed Adair es! Simpatico y muy profesional.
@IamtheActionman10 жыл бұрын
Amazing guitar tech. Guy knows his shit
@reviewerman97868 жыл бұрын
cool controls mounted underneath the pickguard on that Model T nylon guitar.
@TheJayrockerr6 жыл бұрын
Great interview. "All in standard tunings" . That's refreshing to hear.
@sammysouth83724 жыл бұрын
if I saw the guy in the black shirt in an airport somewhere I would never guess he was involved in rock and roll let alone Carlos Santana’s guitar tech.
@davidc7mm2766 жыл бұрын
Beautiful Guitar !!!!
@ronj944810 жыл бұрын
I love that jazz nylon.
@themaggot810 жыл бұрын
That guitar tech really knows his shit and John has improved a lot. The interviews are getting a lot less awkward than before
@catewalton62042 жыл бұрын
Beautiful...very interesting. What a gorgeous guitars 😊 This is fascinating. I know nothing about this but lovely to hear the intricacies of making good music.
@HomeGuitarMods10 жыл бұрын
Keep using this video/mic setup. Looks great and the voices sound wonderful!
@francesco_generali_composer7 жыл бұрын
simple and nice the sound of history
@CheapGuitarsAndMore9 жыл бұрын
Such a simplified setup, I like it. I was thinking he was going to have some sort of crazy pedal chain.
@robertwhitcomb61058 жыл бұрын
i cant recall anything but a wah in his tone. he stayed consistent over the years. want crazy? see the Edge from U2
@notme8102 жыл бұрын
I would have imagined a Tube Screamer and Treble Boost with P90s
@nicolopez8180 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful guitar, awesome sounds we vibrate listening Much love from Africa my guitar King 🙏❤
@hansvandenhurk7497 Жыл бұрын
Great rugdown. And John does an excellent job in interviewing and demonstrating his own knowledge.
@jacko7174 жыл бұрын
best rundown ever, and partly because of John's hairstyle.
@TheyareimmunetothevenomSneed5 жыл бұрын
The biggest difference in a P.R.S. guitar is the wood. They test the wood electronically for tone, such as a marimba would be tested for sound. That's where Santana gets the great hum on the guitar! I heard Paul Reed Smith say that in an interview!
@wildbill21223 жыл бұрын
I saw that PRS Guitar @ a repair shop behind Guitar Center on Sunset in Los Angeles in 1997, Roger Giffin repaired my SG and after I paid him, I said to him "that looks like Santana's guitar..", Roger said '...it is !', Damn !
@TreeintheQuad10 жыл бұрын
great Rig Rundown
@JamesRussoMillas10 жыл бұрын
Oh man how I'd love a rig like that. 2 Dumble's, man the $$$
@MrArchonta10 жыл бұрын
One thing never to forget, is that beautifully crafted, sweet sounding, extremely playable 1-piece Brazilian rosewood neck. I forgot to mention extremely expensive...
@Steeve929210 жыл бұрын
Anthony Hopkins makes a great tech.
@killabee58103 жыл бұрын
Same goes with Greg Poppovich
@fender89s3 жыл бұрын
He dresses all of the fretboards with FAVA BEANS!!
@bluesborn10 жыл бұрын
rig rundown:take this 7 thousand dollar guitar and plug it into this 20 thousand dollar amp. (and still not sound like Carlos)
@Messier31NGC2247 жыл бұрын
Omg what a rig!!
@SkvvintZ7 жыл бұрын
that guitar tech is informative as hell
@VintageLeftyGuitars8 жыл бұрын
i want one of those nylon string semi hollow teles soooo bad
@ShivamSharma-zd8lw8 жыл бұрын
probably costs several thousands
@ravenheart14395 ай бұрын
I got Santana sig. PRS...it is pure butter... absolutely love it foreal...
@Rothley131gamezz9 жыл бұрын
legendary tone
@lueymeteora14103 жыл бұрын
If I was playing Dumbles and PRS Core, I wouldn't be using pedals either!
@mftran7 жыл бұрын
I was very close to buying one of the signature Santana Boogies. I should have bought it. Damn.
@zzubuzz4 жыл бұрын
Do you mean back in 1970 or was there one later I didn't know about when the recent "King Snake" amps were issued? BTW, I don't claim to have a Dr.'s degree in all things Boogie, but I am sure the tech meant the sound he got in '73 not when the Snakeskin amp was made which was in 1970. I highly doubt the King Snakes sound anything like his.