Rig Rundown - Justin Johnson

Smooth blues slide? Check. Mellow, soulful tones with an edge? Check. Epic gear? Check and double-check.
It’s hard to stand out as a blues guitarist, but ‪@justinjohnsonlive‬ has built an enormous following of loyal fans because he is too good to ignore. You’ve all probably seen the wild, long-haired dude tearing it up on a 3-string shovel. The novelty might have earned him over 1-million followers, but what makes people come back for more is his undeniably cool music. Johnson invited John Bohlinger and the PG team to his Nashville home to take us through his rig.
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[@bldallas]

Another thought, I really like this longer format Rig Rundown with the actual PLAYER, and not just the guitar tech. I know some players are hard to get. Others won’t put much effort into it. But when it clicks, like this one with Justin, it’s awesome!

[@Little960]

Justin is an amazing musician, one of the best. Thank you for having him on Rig Rundown

[@bigdguitars]

Justin is a friend of mine. Literally!

[@guitarocd9984]

I was surprised to see a traditional Telecaster being his favorite.

[@cheenu711]

One of the best guitarists alive today. He's just insane.

[@iDannyism]

I'm always shocked when I meet someone who doesn't know about Justin, such a cool guy and an amazing talent. Great rundown.

[@sheffieldlane5769]

He basically taught me how to play guitar. Not personally obviously, but his lessons/courses got me over that beginner "road to no where" hump. I'm still what I would call a beginner, but only for lack of practice, he opened up the instrument for me, which has given me endless personal enjoyment.

[@iDannyism]

@@sheffieldlane5769 That's awesome. I know for me, when I'm feeling less inspired, I go to Justins' channel and I immediately want to pick up a guitar. He's had a massive impact on my guitar journey for sure.

[@Mauitaoist]

I love Justin playing he's been a huge inspiration to me I got about 50 of its video saved and I play along with him as best I can...

[@allstopblue5717]

I understand what you’re saying. But at the end of the day he’s not a superstar, so it makes sense that tons of guitar players will have never heard of him. He is such an amazing talent though, blows my mind. There will always be guys like him in a multitude of genres. Thousands will swear by him and thousands more will have never heard of him. Lol music is wild and that’s why I love it. Love discovering new people

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

I agree it’s just crazy “who??” they say 😂

[@78tag]

With Bollinger interviewing Johnson how can you go wrong. Justin talking about different voices for different strings doesn't surprise me - I kinda figured he hears the world different than most of us.

[@tbone25]

John may have to re record his top ten rig rundown video. That was awesome seeing Justin’s unique collection!

[@mrredritehand]

Heck yeah

[@cornanddonutsforeverr]

great job John ! this is one of the most interesting rundowns from a guy I've seen all over the internet for years ! Justin, keep rocking man your one of the most original artists I've seen in a while marching to the beat of your own drum ! best wishes to you guys !

[@brendankinslow6559]

I think this is my favorite rundown ever. Justin has such a unique style and his gear is so much fun and out of the box. Really fun to watch! If I had a fraction of that gear I would never leave the house.

[@richfiryn]

Very cool interview and tone tour with Justin. He brings the kitchen sink of tone to the party every time.

[@mrredritehand]

Dude is a monster of a player.. And J.J.'s hair is the best in the biz hands down! This was awesome guys. Thank you!

[@premierguitar]

Our pleasure!

[@ayelmao1224]

Man has the hair of a guitar god and it shows in his playing

[@bsjeffrey]

he's my current favorite guitar player, despite the fact i quit playing forever everytime i see him play.

[@Bona19646]

Great to see John Bolger back on the tube!

[@reignoverclouds5842]

Is it just me or Justin is the sweetest person on Earth?

[@richardlynch5632]

Yep...Nothing changes the audiences perception of you than when your pick flies off and hits a baby🤣🤣🤣😎👍 So happy Premiere is giving Justin worldwide exposure. So well deserved 😎👍 This is the best Rig Rundown...Hands Down😎👍

[@Zapnes]

The best Rig Rundown ever!!!!

[@guitarsgroup8896]

Justin lives through guitar's sound!

[@sgriffett541]

a new rig rundown with John!!!!

[@artvandelay8030]

Yeah Justin Johnson is a freakin badass. Sweetest tone, swamp blues, down n dirty. Damn it's good. I'm pulling up stuff on his channel all the time. He's also a guitar tech wizard. Just FYI. 💯

[@Mr.SeymourButts]

What this man does with his hands is unreal! How on earth is he not known worldwide.

[@giovanniamore2438]

soooo underrated.. he's a genius ! instantlý opens up the desert or the mountains. where's mý moonshine..?!?

[@vibratingstring]

For some, it's "two turntables and a mic" but for Justin, it's "three strings and a shovel" That cigarbox his friend made--that's his Red Special. Fabulous.

[@Mauitaoist]

Justin is one of the my favorite players of my entire life. I listen to him all the time. This is one of the best rig rundowns ever seen

[@schwarg]

Justin really inspired me to learn slide. Still suck, but its fun as hell.

[@Tonny_Trauma]

That 'mystery resonator' is outta this world nice!

[@cAnthonyL]

The best one yet! I love the approach and Justin's ideas on simplicity and the origins of the blues musicality!

[@rubboardcindy]

This guy is so awesome....I just discovered him a couple of years ago a lot of talent.....

[@stevenstabile4379]

Heard about Justin from his KZbin videos and I'm pissed that I never ran into him when I lived in Nashville!! He is one amazing guitar players I've ever heard! He deserves the recognition!!!

[@motokev2727]

Love rig rundown That shovel guitar, oh my....

[@SandstormGT]

Best guitar player alive.

[@kurtweiand7086]

This interview was sooo good. Justin is one in a million. He can play anything and make it sound good. Proof of tone being in the soul and hands!

[@lesterbeekman4904]

One of or maybe the best blues guitarist

[@dwaynejessome1728]

two guys with two of the best right hands in the business!

[@aureoalessandri6835]

Awesome !

[@chrisrussoroos6091]

Great show! Thx John and Justin!😊

[@thebluesdoc]

Man dei had Fun 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩

[@guitarsword1]

Incredible. Just a wealth of knowledge.

[@paultaylor2968]

Love Justin.... That's up there with the best rig run downs. Thanks

[@paulbcote]

Great show, guys! Thanks.

[@Zapnes]

So Great with all the tips and tricks too.

[@bldallas]

Fantastic Run Down, maybe the best I’ve ever seen. Thanks.

[@ipuya]

Please please let's have a part 2 🙏🙏

[@aaronlarsen7447]

This is the best rig I've seen. Nice looking too

[@liveliferusty734]

FANTASTIC interview! Great gear suggestions!!!

[@tdrake59]

Best rig rundown ever. Justin Johnson is fascinating to listen to.

[@internalmethods]

This was a long time comin!!! Thanks for finally interviewing Justin🤘🏻🎸🎯❗️❗️❗️

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

I can’t do a rig rundown without this guy anymore.

[@fabienbourdier9847]

one of the best rig rundown i watched, love this guy, his playing is amazing

[@ecgitar]

Very cool equipment and a great guitar player!

[@pks41805]

I have watched these rundown 4 times now. This cat blows me away!

[@grampskraka6976]

What an amazing talent and seems like a really great person. Great video!

[@stevefearon9337]

Thanks Justin… up there in my favourite rig rundowns, your music and method have been a massive inspiration since you turned up in my feed many many moons ago🤝

[@googo151]

BEST SLIDE GUITAR PLAYER NORTH OF THE MISSISSIPPI. DON'T KNOW WHAT THAT MEANS, BUT SOUNDS COOL. JUSTIN'S THE BEST PERIOD!

[@andrewjakes5296]

Think you spelled ry cooder wrong.

[@bikramkangabam4581]

Great love his skills

[@LoneWolf-McWeed]

What an insight to your musical knowledge!! Thank you all involved in this video ✌🏻❤️🎶

[@bumblesnowmonster]

So cool. Loved it. Justin's channel is awesome too! 👍👍

[@paulheartsongs]

You are two wonderful gentlemen sharing your depth of experience and love for this music. Thank you so much🇦🇺🦘❤

[@DocHelliday]

Didn't realize he was so witty "If you ever need any guitar work done, just lemme know, you can have the same quality." 😀

[@rigovalenz]

Man, I really digged this episode of Rig Rundown!!! great sounds and amazing pieces of gear!!! Justin is an amazing musician. Been following him since the shovelguitar act :) and never disapointed

[@heymrguitarman7637]

Never sat and listened to him much before but seems a really cool humble dude. Good on you mate

[@njcranes]

Justin is the freaking man!!

[@williammichel5973]

I can watch these Rig Rundowns all day long, lol! 🙂🤘

[@scottallen9556]

Love this rundown. Makes me want to go around the world examining the best collections of gear and ideas from fantastic players like this. To bad PG or maybe even Netflix couldn’t fund a series like that. Thanks for this and all that you do Premier Guitar.

[@GraphiteandCigars]

What a great rundown. Justin is just a normal dude with insane talent and full of passion. Such a gifted player. One of my favorite rundowns to date.

[@teedub127]

Thanks for the interview with Justin, I've been a fan of his for years. When I got to the point that I couldn't physically play drums anymore I started playing guitar again and found a lot of inspiration from his style of playing.

[@OscarGuitare]

The Jack Daniel's tele on the left is killer. This was the coolest rundown I've seen and I discovered an awesome guitar player in Justin Johnson.

[@popogejo7245]

Justin has been the # 1 sub on my YT since the first day I found him. What a master!!!

[@ipuya]

OMG I've been following Justin for a while and he's inspired me to learn slide. When i saw this video i clicked instantly!!!

[@davemassie3726]

WOW WE! I an so DRUNK ON TONE right now! Damn John you hit this one out of the park! Your gonna have to go back and change your top 10 Rig Rundowns! Justin Johnson you have Delta Blue Blood running thru your veins! Badass Guitar Player! Thanks to both of you!

[@brenof.3197]

Amazing! 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻🤟🏻

[@rodmackinnon8497]

Wicket!

[@desmo999]

Faaantastic!!! I am loving both because they are totally Gear crazy like me. Woooonderfull!!!

[@soypablo64]

Great rundown between two great Nashville cats! Would love to see a Rig Rundown with Rich Gilbert someday -- he's in that neck of the woods too!

[@j4ckw4ll]

Wow! Amazing playing Justin. As always. And shoutout to Mad Professor! One of the best pedal manufactors in the world. Torilla tavataan!!😆👍🧡

[@andyross4564]

This guys got it. not only on guitar, but in life!

[@TmanUtube]

Even my wife, the disco queen, will sit down to listen to Justin play. Really digging your chops there mate. 👍

[@TheHeartlessButtface]

Justin is legit legit.

[@JesseUnderdog]

Wow, fav show and a fav guitarist in one vid? That's rad, thank you!

[@trent69marc]

my fav rig rundown episode! so interesting and so nice to watch!

[@premierguitar]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@trent69marc]

@@premierguitar oh yes i did man! didn´t knew about that danelectro back talk reverse pedal and now i want it!!! *smile

[@saltpeter500]

Great rundown. JJ has got great swampy tone, great player.

[@edpetrikk2027]

I watched my first Justin video showing him play a cigar box guitar in a small park playing ..Rooster Blues …My oh my he has come a long way 👍👍

[@bldallas]

Wow, I knew nothing about Justin, prior to this video, but what an amazing player and cool guy!!! When this finishes ip, I’m going to deep dive the Interweb to learn for of his background and hear more of his music.

[@johnnyhotwiel5409]

Very enjoyable 🙏

[@VincentVader]

John is high as a kite & I love it.

[@StevenParente]

Great show! Justin is one of my favorite guitarists.

[@redbeardpipes2939]

I built a guitar from a wildboarskull and a sheepsjaw, if I ever get the chance to bring it to you I bet you'd make it sound much better than I do in my videos 😂😂👍🏻 You rock Justin 🤘🏻👹🤘🏻

[@sigogglin]

This guy is awesome and he inspired me to make cigar box guitars.

[@williammichel5973]

That Gyrock guitar is sweet!!🤘

[@grahamkelly8299]

Cool guitar!! The guitar looks great anyway!! Nice wood, and design. Being able to change the pickups so fast is really cool to.

[@fredvanderlinden8908]

This is the first 1h 20m you tube film I watched from beginning to the end. Super informative entertaining with focus on the instrument and not the brand. Most rig rundowns look like sponsored video's by Gibson. Fender Marshall,.... I thought you would play the Whiskey Barrel guitar by Big D too. Wild customs deserved a prominent place. Thx for sharing.

[@bldallas]

Holy cow, that’s cool! I’ve seen some amazing component guitars, but none of them had servos that allowed you to spin the pups while playing.

[@WillfulThinker]

The length of this rundown would have been a real drag with anyone else. But with Justin, it could have been 3 hours, and I'd have watched the whole thing.

[@rhllnm]

That standard slide ala Ariel Posen is pretty cool. Justin handles it well. Cool guy. Man of international guitar mystery!

[@nckhed]

Every time someone plays in Eb, I'm reminded why it's my favorite tuning.

[@fueymanchoo1291]

I have one of those HK grandmeister 40's and the one thing that really stands out to me is the clean tone. It is like fender, marshall, jc120 all in one.

[@terryeaster1]

That resonator has someone's soul trapped in it

[@STRATMAN1969]

OHH MY GEAR this was so fickin AWESOME ! I remember when someone showed me the shovel stuff .I had no idea this guy was a dark horse gear god .He was playing a shovel for peat sake .I'm going down the yt rabbit hole tonight !This is the kind of content that could probably crash reverb's site cuz this guy is the new Rockefeller of G.A.S. My wish list from this rundown alone is enough to blow my budget for the rest of the year.

[@jonathanbuck6526]

......the Swiss Army knife of guitars, fabulous.