Rig Rundown: Halestorm’s Lzzy Hale & Joe Hottinger [2021]

Lzzy Hale and Joe Hottinger of the Grammy-winning rock band Halestorm recently took a break from rehearsals for their 2021 tour to talk rigs with Premier Guitar’s John Bohlinger. Shortly before this interview, Hale had become the first woman to be named a brand ambassador by Gibson. With several signature models under her name, and Hottinger’s apparent obsession with SGs, it’s not surprising this rundown features some primo Gibsons.
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[@fighterdove4937]

Thanks for having Lzzy and Joe this was so awesome. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻🎸🎸🎸🎸

[@danashane]

It's cool to get all the technical info, but by the end of these rundowns I realize I'm really here for all the authentic emotional moments, the stories, the excitement, and love of making music. Keep up the good work, John & Co.

[@brandonkaiser8344]

I met Lizzy once with her big security guy. She was very cool, and such a rock n roll believer. This interview is literally spot on. I loved every minute.

[@grainofsalt4934]

Good to see John Bohlinger back in action!

[@jakeymagoo3073]

Johns the S#%^!

[@jamesr_whiterock_ocmd_3629]

Yes he makes it so much better omg my wife and I love when he dose rig rundown

[@Pookiestud]

He’s such a nerd and I love it!

[@shovington67]

Whose John Bohlinger...

[@grainofsalt4934]

@@shovington67 he’s the dude doing the interview. Met him a few times and he’s a Super cool guy.

[@someoneelse101]

Saw them on Friday night in Dublin. Totally blown away by the performance. Still hurting all over

[@emberducati9237]

I love these videos. I’ve literally spent years watching this series. I play brutal death metal, but it’s always fun to see other genres and what they use. We are all artists!

[@DatMetalBoi75]

In addition to that, you can pull inspiration for gear from other people and use it for your own application

[@tcepilot]

Saw them last night…. That was the most incredible show ever. I cannot even explain… seriously

[@MauricioGarcia-mk5bz]

This guy does the best interviews. Best rig rundowns. Ty. Do more of this videos!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@DanielSchim]

So glad to see my Korina SG ended up with someone who would use it. It has OX4 pickups in it :) loved the rundown.

[@andrewpappas9311]

That’s a gorgeous-looking SG, Joe definitely seems to be enjoying it so far

[@Keepmelevel]

The explorer is making a great comeback! I always loved the way they looked and sounded. Love it!

[@shelbybilicki]

Oh man I just watched an old run down and was craving more and this popped up today 🤯 a whole hour so happy

[@brentj.peterson6070]

They are truly living the dream. So happy for that band.🎸🤟😎

[@mtmcapital]

I played Hard Rock Cafe in Baltimore with her and she was the nicest person I ever met in the music biz.

[@grzegorznt666]

It's so nice to see how much they both enjoy playing riffs it takes few seconds and they both gone in the zone😀

[@LeticiaADiaz]

Can't wait to see them live, they are fire on stage. I've been waiting so much for them to come to Spain and it's finally happening. Love them

[@ChrrZ]

great rig rundown.. thank you! i hope they bring back the white or black explorers into the shops, i missed the first run and would love to purchase one

[@nicdee316]

Great rundown ! And cool that Joe's back to Marshall land, I like these tones better than the ones he had with Fender amps before. Next time, could you grab Josh as well ? His bass/synth rig looks pretty cool (and sounds great).

[@Muffin192213]

wow what a genuine real interview, no hollywood fake stuff and OMG all the guitar tech stuff with Joe, very good interview.

[@john-xc3iy]

I cant lie, I was distracted for the entire thing, then the thunder thighs comment, totally veered me off the tracks.......

[@jasonbates2687]

I love her and I think she is awesome for the genre right now, unfortunately she doesn't really sound good right here but live they are awesome!

[@FlankinspanK]

yeah totally lol

[@AuntAlnico4]

You mean her guitar tone ? She sounds like she's nailing her guitar parts but the tone is kinda dry and lacking a harmonic content 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@laneyhammond5514]

Met Lzzy a couple years ago! One of the sweetest girls ive ever met, not to mention shes such a badass! Love her

[@scottakam]

Lzzy and Joe are great. 2 people out there making music and sharing it with the world. Instead of making judgey comments from the comfort of their mom's basement!

[@gooseabuse]

Quit judging the people making judgey comments.

[@Madchris8828]

Lot of weirdly angry comments lol

[@kenkreisel6890]

That’s in it’s self a harmful stereotype.

[@dexxfilm]

There's criticism and then there's judging people. Criticism is valid. Don't pull the "you're just a hater" card.

[@scottakam]

@@dexxfilm Any fool can criticize, condemn and complain - and most fools do. -Ben Franklin

[@MarkJohnsonJams]

Nice! Love it when these are an hour long.

[@marsie2183]

Red Lion res here.. so proud of you, Liz! That custom is gddamn sick!

[@gitarman666]

Gibsons and Marshals!! Love it. Always my favorites Just what our forefathers of the original colonies used

[@telecastersRthebest]

I feel like the Firebird headstock can fit all guitar bodies.

[@Henry-pj1td]

Even a strat would look cool with it

[@Lipo]

How about an explorer headstock on a Firebird?

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Not a huge fan of that head stock. I don’t dislike it, but I don’t prefer it over some of the other options. The classic 3+3 open book on Les Pauls are my faves

[@ryan.1357]

Please see Gibson Bonabyrd for counter argument.

[@marccartisano5026]

Very cool run down Love Lzzy andJoe is super cool, keep on rockin Halestorm!

[@Merrillizer]

Great show as always! Thank you all!! 🔥🔥🔥💨💨💨🍺🍺🍺🤟🤟🤟💯💯💯

[@dubster82]

I LOVE that gold top explorer. So classy!

[@blancaforti616]

Lizzy's heart and feelings are so wonderful. How she enjoys her music, Since she was starting to play guitar and her joy to share all that love and care to all her fans, On how she never dreamed to have a signature guitar, I feel glad that she's having a great time in her career as a Rock Star. But with out getting to political, I would rather move the Epiphone Company from the country that is producing their guitars to either Japan or So.Korea, or Mexico.

[@mr.mcmagpie6606]

If they moved epiphone production to Japan or back to Korea they would be priced quite higher. An Explorer would probably run $1100+ instead of the $799 currentley being charged for Chinese made. And I dont think the $300+ price hike would create that much better of an instrument. Personally, I would just increase the QC in Chinese production for a more consistant product.

[@blancaforti616]

@Jackie Apreil Hi Jackie, what I was trying to say is about slave workers with hardy any salary that's all. The quality in china is absolutely A+. And if you ever buy in other country's The the fair price for all luthiers in China would be 400 to 700 dollars a week than the 10 dollars they receive probably a week.

[@blancaforti616]

@@mr.mcmagpie6606 Hi Mr. McMagpie, I'm just trying to say ,they are slave workers, who don't make any money while the big wigs are getting rich over this tyrant and dangerous country's people. Let me get strait I'm not trying to be political. Thank you for your comment.

[@noahmichael6996]

have i been sleeping under a rock? how am i just hearing her? Her tone is absolutely huge and perfect wtf.

[@staceycoultas5014]

Welcome to the Freak Family. 😘

[@nathanstevens259]

Wait until you hear her sing...

[@lobsangdhondup5448]

John I m very happy for seeing you r enjoying every moment of air guitar sounds and I'm also enjoy with u all ur Videos. Let's rock n roll.🤟🎸

[@ileutur6863]

Never thought I'd see the day when a regular-ass rock guitar rig gets people angry

[@sephiroth762]

Welcome to the post-pandemic world, where everything makes everyone angry.

[@bluwng]

@@sephiroth762 it’s not Covid it’s a long standing Satanic agenda. Make people selfish and weak. Turn to your own selfish wants and away from God, that is their plan.

[@andysalter7192]

@@sephiroth762 post pandemic?? Since the dawn of the internet people have been angry ! Social media and the internet in general is a societal cancer .

[@mesaseany]

I wish they would bring back her Gibson Black and also white version explorers. Would be a used one but any I find are all beat up. Would love a new one of the old ones. Gibson, bring them back!

[@dreamweaver8869]

Those legs tho! Seriously! "Ah,man,.- That's great! " Lol!!

[@loganocchionero6621]

If you do a 3rd one with Halestorm, I'd love to see their Bass player, Josh Smith's basses

[@l8sk8r86]

Congratulations to Lizzy Hale! Awesome video!!! 🤘🏻🖤

[@djhinormas959]

that white/silver burst sg is insaine

[@lorenkrzykowski2314]

Lzzy is a Real Rocker and a Really Nice Person...ROCK ON !!!

[@kierenmoore3236]

I think 22:08 to 22:21 sums up everything I see and hear here, nicely. 👌🏼 RIP musicality.

[@morganghetti]

She plays as well as 90 percent of the boomers on the gear page. Can we check your band out?

[@gooseabuse]

Sounds horrible 🤣 and she's very proud of it

[@electrolinks]

What a cool lady. Nice guitars.

[@EricMiller630]

A board with a POG and a Klon is a “very modest pedalboard”? Kick ass though

[@guitarizt68]

Absolutely love Lzzy! Down-to-earth, beautiful person. Those are some fantastic fiddles/amps, but the tone is just a bit too fuzzy for my tastes.

[@jarrod4115]

What a great shot to start the actual video

[@ir0nfist447]

I hope this was a joke 🤣

[@13AK98]

I see what you did there.

[@loganocchionero6621]

Joe's gotta get his hands on one of Zack Wylde's SGVs. (Sorry if I spelled Zack's name wrong)

[@MRPERFECT_79]

HE SHOULD TRY THE ZACH MORRIS SIGNATURE MODEL FIRST. FRIENDS FOREVER !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@owlampersand7993]

She’s so talented ugh 😍😍😍

[@hollyharrington5823]

Saw them 3rd time last night- they just keep getting better and badder! Very tight fun rocking band and guaranteed good time always- we love ya in Iowa!!!!

[@shuno_music]

Please do a rig rundown of DIIV’s Andrew Bailey!! His shoegazy/grungy distortion tones are so thick and powerful but yet, so soothing and rich.

[@stevenlewis4385]

Danelectro makes some cool double necks. Low price, really cool sounds.

[@praketingrichraft6181]

They're light too!

[@void870]

Another reason why doing a white guitar is difficult is because it's hard to match it to itself after doing a finish repair. Despite it being the same color, it will yellow with time, and brand new paint will be 'more white' than the previous coats.

[@kalejoe6599]

YES! JOE IS USING A 1971 MARSHALL SUPER LEAD OR BASS! it always puts I smile on face when see someone playing through an old Marshall.

[@johnmarshall3903]

Totally agree!

[@ileutur6863]

Marshalls are the most overrated amps out there

[@johnmarshall3903]

@@ileutur6863 The list of great players that use Marshalls is endless, so I couldn't possibly care less about your opinions.

[@kalejoe6599]

@@ileutur6863 Well I love the sound of an old Marshall, and it sounds like you do not like that sound and I respect your opinion, as you should respect mine.

[@howardtowler6146]

A double Firebird would be amazing

[@someoneelse101]

Probably twice the weight of the SG

[@John_Doe657]

She’s super cool 🤘

[@rickwhitescarver8526]

That outro riff from I get off is so good

[@jeremymendes9217]

Gibby SG's. Ya can't go wrong,man. Gibby had promo on SG's a bunch of years ago,no bling,no inlays,no lacquer,no problem. MSRP was $1000(CDN).I ended up with one out of a pawn shop $600.Play it through old Marshal 5210,a white one with gold trim/knobs here in my apartment.The bling really don't mean a thing other than $$$.

[@mikeslavis9370]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻Lzzy, Joe, Arejay, Josh🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@benm5970]

Lzzy is just my everything, amazing singer and guitar player, super nice, friendly and the hottest woman on the face of the Earth, words cannot describe how much I love her

[@shovington67]

She's mine Ben, lol....

[@davecarsley8773]

Creepy AF

[@petemitchell6788]

More Bohlinger!

[@ITigerbaum]

Chemistry goin on up in here! The way she looked at you, bro.

[@user-ql1pc7pi9x]

I need to check out Halestorm. Awesome guitars. I liked Joe's green SG's.

[@HaXaW5150]

Lizzy has the heart of a true rocker.

[@daverando]

Is she the female Dave Grohl of rock stars?

[@BrandonBames]

She seems like a really cool person, I wish I could get into Halestorm's music but perhaps it'll grow on me. Any song recommendations?

[@jaderyderr]

if you like heavier stuff: uncomfortable, back from the dead, killing ourselves to live (has a killer solo btw) if you like bitching riffs: you call me a bitch like its a bad thing (pun intended), love bites, mz hyde my personal favourites: apocalyptic, painkiller, familiar taste of poison admittedly theyre not for everybody, but they might have at least one song in their catalog that you might like :)

[@ronperry9904]

That last guitar 🤘. I’ll take it🤙

[@sean2127]

I love Lzzy Hale

[@AuntAlnico4]

That explorer custom she's got is so nice ! Wish I could get one like hers. The red one that's ugly and it's got the wrong Headstock.

[@kenkreisel6890]

The sour apple green SG’s are as beautiful from the nosebleeds as they are up close. Arejay has a drum kit that matches as well.

[@faborwick5887]

I think John loves it

[@countvond233]

Always so humble. A great and talented singer/songwriter/player. She mighty cute too in them shorts. ;-)

[@MrBluebilko]

Lzzy is cool af

[@jeremymendes9217]

Too Cool! Lzzy Hale lookin' great,havin' a ball,still a 15 year old girl in there much of the time,obviously. Nothin' wrong with that. Nice Guitar.Congrats on the well deserved recognition from Gibson.I got an old Takamine here with that exact same body shape.

[@pedraw]

I remember Dave Hlubeck of Molly Hatchet having a Explorer with a reverse Firebrid headstock. I always though that was a great mix.

[@denywilliam5257]

I love lzzy!💕💖😘😍

[@derickjohnson5181]

Well that how you make an entrance, check this out, bet you didn't this coming 😁

[@fluffytoaster427]

Christ Lzzy’s tone just kicks you in the face

[@wmxx2000]

Joes white/silver SG sounds great

[@billyrouse4813]

30:22 ‘57 Classic pickups, Joe.

[@kharviassociates7124]

15:51 it's an EB-3, stands for Electric Bass

[@jesselawson224]

I’ve never wanted an explorer more!

[@Taylor___]

60fps for the win

[@px4storm9x19]

Can't wait to see her in that outfit when she is 82 years old. I'm patient.

[@rodney09090]

Her playing and her looks is a 10/10 smoking

[@ir0nfist447]

1 hour gibson add? Yeye..

[@jaxonbatts9270]

2001 gibson korina sg has classic 57’s in it!

[@jmanson3310]

Man, I really love women who rock! Lzzy is just so god damn cool.

[@TempoDrift1480]

Damn she's really cool!

[@dorissigel8764]

Joe got it goin on!!

[@TedTheTree]

I've always preferred the full pick guard on the Gibson SG, it looks so much better;

[@FlyingV555]

Same. Either full pickguard or no pickguard

[@jamesr_whiterock_ocmd_3629]

Love her stuff lzzy hair Gibson embasator you go girl!!

[@jamesr_whiterock_ocmd_3629]

Hailstorm *

[@dezionlion]

Thunderstorm!

[@fl7210]

She has good tone

[@youtubechannelxy1308]

(Irony off)

[@wordragon]

Not guitar nerds, just working rockers using instruments as tools to deliver their songs.

[@albertosotelo9969]

That doubleneck is sooooooo sick!

[@DatMetalBoi75]

Youre gonna have to be a bit more specific my dude

[@briancrabaugh6966]

That Explorer Bird is killer!!!

[@TheRustedShackleford]

Surprised to see she moved away from the Friedman's, but her tone is way better now IMO.

[@zman2205]

Not many people could do what she does in those shoes

[@michaelbell75]

her and Paul Stanley!

[@Madchris8828]

Is her skintone usually that white or is it the lighting lol? I swear she looks more vampirish than other times I've seen her. 😂 Fantastic singer, great guitar player. Really cool attitude and I appreciate her interest in helping kids get into guitar more.

[@tiarabrown9291]

I think it's the lighting! lol Maybe a little too bright on the face, and it looks like some of it is purple light, which probably washes a person out.

[@Madchris8828]

@@tiarabrown9291 she still looks great, just thought it was kinda funny lol

[@tiarabrown9291]

@@Madchris8828 Oh, I totally get it. I just saw them in Council Bluffs, and the show lights looked really cool there!

[@spiderfan1974]

She's pale she and Joe used to come in to the store I work at pre covid quite a bit. We just let them be but it was obvious to them both we knew. But no she's not tanned at all at least she wasn't last time I saw her.

[@Stratking01]

That dude that gave her the Klon was totally trying to get with her and it likely didn’t happen.. fail, haha.

[@peterhall728]

She is delightful.

[@dezionlion]

Burstbucker 1&2 the best!

[@_Suzuka_Joe]

ambassador in 2021? didn't her signature explorer get released in 2015