Rig Rundown - Aerosmith's Brad Whitford

www.premierguitar.com PG's Jason Shadrick is On Location in Milwaukee, WI, where he catches up with Aerosmith's Brad Whitford during their Global Warming 2012 tour. In this segment, we get to see Whitford's collection of touring gear that includes guitars, amps, and effects from Fender, Gibson, Echopark, Marshall, Bogner, 3 Monkeys, Pigtronix, TC Electronic, Eventide, and more.
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[@EricBlackmonGuitar]

Brad Whitford is a super nice guy! He signed the Strat you see in my channel logo at a wedding reception for his nephew back in 1999. My band was playing the reception and he came up and jammed with us! We had a blast! I will never forget the experience!

[@benallmark9671]

Cool story bro , thanks for sharing it.

[@rocafella142]

Brad is a nice guy. My ex girlfriend's aunt dates him currently. I use to see him frequently. Miss that guy

[@UnknownCypher.]

My friend is actually his grandchild

[@louiscyfer6944]

he is cool. i have one of the 3 monkeys, the orangutan. absolutely great amp.

[@briandemers5700]

I first heard Areosmith at a high school Blue mtn high school in VT when I was 13 in 1971 the same year Dream on came out Tyler was 23 10 yrs older than me Same yr they first played Dream on at my friends high school prom in Littleton NH My friend said Tyler said it was the first time they played it out. Then it became one of the biggest hits ever!

[@RedroomStudios]

you gotta appreciate these rig rundowns where the actual player takes the time to do the interview rather than just sending out their tech to do it.

[@toddlavigne6441]

+Maafa 1619 I think it's more like 100 million

[@kd350]

I concur, and it's entertaining that he's half in the bag. Apologies if he has neurological or diabetic issues.

[@TheAndyroid]

I expect the tech often knows more than the guitarist though!

[@bluespig1]

If you know to apologise if your out of line, why comment at all? Is it ok to put him down if he hasnt got the issues you mention? The guy is over 60 and has been around the block a few times. Do you really think he would be drunk before a show at his age? You obviously know nothing about his playing and live work. Your ignorance is astounding.

[@KeeperOfPoops]

i agree the Joe Perry Aerosmith rig rundown isn't that good cos it's Trace Foster not Joe Perry, i'm not dissing Trace it's just it's better when guitarists/bassists themselves show their own gear

[@MKPlaysGuitar]

Met him at NAMM. Very friendly and happy to take photos and sign autographs. The backbone of Aerosmith.

[@deepvoodoo]

According to Joe's book, Brad once put Steven in a headlock. Now that's awesome.

[@jamesalfano5740]

The man responsible for the leads on 'Dream On, Nobody's Fault, Round & Round,' powerful full tone.

[@saturnsabyss]

Dream On's lead solo was actually performed by a session musician, neither Joe nor Brad.

[@magavsschwaga7834]

He is so underrated in my humble opinion. I grew up on these guys and they've always been an inspiration to me.

[@mattfuller4307]

Brad is a monster on guitar extremely underrated!!!!

[@mattfuller4307]

I think brad is very down to earth

[@redhead5150]

kurt moss Brad carried Perry through the 70's & 80's !!!

[@device9]

Too bad you can't hardly hear him in the mix on records.

[@gregorymacdonnell7914]

@ Kurt Moss Hey bro! I have been an Aerosmith fan since childhood! I love Perry, he is a riff -machine,and writes very cool shit, but I always preferred Brad Whitford. Listen to the solo off "Live Booleg" "Lord of the Thighs" He makes that fuckin les paul SCREAM,or maybe it is his B.C. Rich Mockingbird, either way, that solo is so menacing and has sick pitch harmonics and feedback goin on,it is almost out of control!!! He reels it back in towards the end!!!! AMAZING playing!

[@300rivers7]

He's so underrated. Seems like a pretty cool guy too.

[@3shadesofgreen]

Love it when the artist takes the time to tell stories about the instruments. Much more interesting.

[@Locoandchooch]

Gotta love Brad Whitford, such a down to earth cat.

[@gregorymacdonnell7914]

Loco that is sooo fuckin right on man

[@patrickkowalski8256]

Met him. Very nice guy

[@redhead5150]

Been an Aerosmith fan since I bought the 76 Rocks album in 9th grade. I was a Perry guy but I noticed over the years that Whitford was the backbone to the great guitar licks. Brad, very underated !!!!

[@davidpaul6656]

Yeah back in the early days Brad did a lot more writing, but it seems that after the reunion he was pushed to the back.

[@mickeysigrist]

"I like the way it feels in my hand, I really don't care what it's made off" Amazing player!

[@musicfan6575]

Such a underrated guitar player!!

[@TempoDrift1480]

American made such a basic comment. There's always one of you on every video on KZbin.

[@davidpaul6656]

​@@TempoDrift1480- ???

[@1960fusion]

He is so humble, gracious, accommodating and complimentary of all his peers...younger musicians should take note, this is how you act as a Rock Star!

[@jtbnyc1480]

I've met him a loooong time ago at MSG during the Rocks tours, what a great great guy and an amazing guitar player, the fact that he did his own rig rundown shows how diff he is versus most "legend" guitarists!

[@craigponzio236]

Brad is the man, solid player and cool to explain each guitar and where it came from and how it spoke to him. His real collection is home.

[@JIMJAMSC]

RESPECT- To stay kinda in the shadows and let Perry get most the glory. Any band is lucky,especially the lead guitarist to get such a 2nd guitar to be there solid as a rock. Down to earth and such wisdom to share.Man I would love to sit with this guy and just listen to the stories.

[@toddlavigne6441]

And Brad Whitford is a better player than Joe Perry. Brad has more technical chops as well. But Joe is the king of cool.

[@thebarcodestv]

One of the coolest down to earth gear head guitar idol you'll ever meet...! Thank you PG for one of your best rig rundowns so far...!

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Back in the day, when everyone was praising and talking about Joe Perry’s playing, (even today) I was ALWAYS a bigger fan of Brad Whitford! I found out throughout the years that most of my favorite guitar solo’s in Aerosmith songs were actually Brad and not Joe. If Aerosmith songs were recipes, Brad is the secret sauce!

[@emperorofgaming8146]

What are some songs with Brad solos? I’m excited to have my mind blown!!

[@creamydistortion]

Hell yeah smoke crack.

[@SecretWeapon62578]

@@emperorofgaming8146 Off the top of my head, "Last Child" (probably the one he's most known for), "Sick As A Dog," the first solo on the studio version of "Milk Cow Blues" and I've heard that Joe himself considers "Kings and Queens" the quintessential Brad Whitford solo. Brad is also featured more prominently than usual on the Live Bootleg album, where he adds an extra solo to "Sweet Emotion," among other things.

[@peteyoung7665]

Brad plays the solo in Nobody's Fault which he also wrote.It's by far the best guitar solo and sound on any Aerosmith record.I have no idea how he got that sound but damn it's good!

[@garthkolbeck8674]

That's what happened to me... I found out that my favorite Joe Perry solos were Brad Whitford

[@TheSanityInspector]

I just discovered these rig rundown videos, & I enjoy them very much.

[@mikeoxley4458]

I have Brad’s G-Lab SD-1 Smooth Delay pedal - he sold over 200 pedals to a Mpls. guitar store this past year. The delay sounds great!

[@allstar930]

Class guy to do his own rundown, though I enjoy the tech's too.

[@alann5003]

The techs know more but I still rather hear the artist talk.

[@shannonjones3714]

Fantastic show! Thank you so much for sharing this with us!

[@klepetar]

brad is a very cool guy.. love the fact that he plays the rig a bit to show us how well it sounds..

[@BasementFinishingMan]

That Lemon-burst chambered VOS Les Paul is so Sweet! The "58" model is the Holy Grail of all the Pauls. He got his free from Gibson...lucky dog!

[@leroyjenkins4811]

I really like how Brad Whitford was more than nice enough to do the gear interview himself and play some guitar too. He didn’t send his tech to do it for him. Super nice guy who cares about interacting with the fans.

[@michaeljacksonimpersonator3020]

UNDERRATED GUITAR PLAYER

[@PeopleLiveAboveMe]

There's a huge difference when they get discussion from the guitarist vs the tech. Great show.

[@tonelocrian]

Brad's one of my fave players - rock on Mr. Whitford !

[@pcsuper1]

I love the rundowns where they actually play

[@MrUltraworld]

Great two guitar bands have an unusual way of working the two. The Stones & Aerosmith are two great examples.

[@travis8327]

He’s an unreal guitarist

[@rodwellesrealguitar]

Great rundown Brad! Thank you...

[@joemasse4568]

I as a kid was under the impression that Perry was the hot guitar player in Aerosmith? He’s good, but then I saw Aerosmith, in concert, and all that great Joe Perry guitar? Was actually played by Brad, with so much skill an spot on! I left the show realizing Brad is the best player in the band! That’s how low key, and easy going he is? But man what a player, I’m highly impressed with his talent!

[@Kouta2243]

Big thumbs up to all these rig rundowns you guys post on here. They're a credit to you :)

[@cujeg]

Great guy, Brad Whitford, also nice to see Jason Shadrick again!

[@marcdewey3848]

Another underrated guitarist and legend,and why do people watch this if all they wanna do is criticize and make negative comments?Go listen to Justin Bieber is all I know to tell'em.

[@jacobandmore3915]

My favorite Rig Rundown. I’m not a big Aerosmith fan, but I do enjoy Sweet Emotion, Dream On and Walk This Way. Love that Natural Casino and white telecaster.

[@perrysar5954]

My favorite track on ROCKS is Last Child,written by Mr Whitford! With that funky lead!

[@patrickkowalski8256]

Brad's my favorite rhythm guitarist of all time. Since he can do some solos as well, means he's pretty good

[@seagullpoet]

I’d love to know the riffs that Brad came up with. He’d probably be fun sitting down with a folk guitar and beers !

[@siskokidd]

Excellent rundown! I probably shouldn't be, but I am surprised at how much these touring legends actually do still care about their guitars and gear, how everything sounds, and that they're still experimenting after all these years!

[@scottmatheson2390]

Dang I keep forgetting to strap my drool cup on when watching these things.

[@andthebeatgoeson69]

Good on Brad for showing his own rig.

[@knarisa]

Please do one on their bass player Tom Hamilton

[@monmixer]

Brad is such a great guitarist. Anything with strings..love his guitar work.

[@Mr.Cynical92]

Love that 58 VOS. As soon as I saw it I thought of the Peter Green Les Paul. Even though Peter's was a 59, they're identical guitars.

[@LadyEstas]

One of the most underrated guitarists ever! ❤️🤘

[@michaeltaylor1689]

Brad is such and awesome guitarist.

[@pedromoose8860]

Brad!!! Man that solo on Last Child!!! But here he is giving us some Voodoo Chile!

[@dantewigman6225]

I love it when the guitarists tell you about it themselves

[@RossCampbellGuitarist]

They do make some chambered VOS' along with ones that aren't.

[@muhammadsteinberg]

Brad is Aerosmith imo! I appreciate the guy even more for not only doing his rig run-down but also for entertaining us with some playing. Nice job!!!

[@stbreal]

Brad is the man!!!! My favorite of the Aerosmith crew right now.

[@patrickkowalski8256]

Agree with all these comments about Brad being down to earth. Met him and Derek St. Holmes. Great dude, looks you in the eye, absolutely humble, just like Joe (Joe in my photo)

[@TomTobin67]

At 14:00 - There's a cover on the face of the Boss tuner pedal. I want a few of those covers.

[@rockhouse90]

PG you have done it again!! thank you!

[@stevetauscher590]

On a lot of the Aerosmith albums/brad was the rhythm/lead workhorse.underated for sure.

[@nasticanasta]

I do like ESP, my friend has some original BC Rich's he bought off Ed Roman ... I have a 94 Gibson SG Special with an ebony neck...i love that guitar

[@kd350]

Most of the guitars here are factory freebies. He does have quite a collection that stays home for safekeeping. I do wish there were more seventies instruments on tour but these guys play the new stuff.

[@pvdguitars2951]

Brad has always been my favorite Aerosmith guy. Coolest dude on the planet. Knows his stuff!

[@seagullpoet]

I think he was the last to join the band, way back when.

[@barano9729]

killer interview thanks

[@PaulSter]

I've got all the top brands, but Music Man has a special feel that draws me in every time.

[@WarriorMigs24]

So good

[@slimmosessixround]

haha to cool Brads guitar tech Marco is my cousin was soo cool seein him on here last time I saw him was right after the tour in '10 I believe and he gave me a few of brads picks

[@GunsnRosesfan2012]

Lucky

[@chrissargent8398]

The pickups (Fillmore/Goodwiod) he talks about are from Jim Wagner. His pickups are fantastic!

[@ThunderRiffs87]

For anyone wondering since they edited it out...the Fillmore and Godwood (Goodwood) pickups on Brad’s gold top, are wound by a man named JIM WAGNER. Hands down the greatest pickups on the planet

[@benallmark9671]

What’s he gonna charge me for a set similar to those shipped to Canada ? Or do I not wanna know lol

[@ThunderRiffs87]

@@benallmark9671 Jim’s prices are the same for everyone. Shipping I’m not sure but I know across the US it ain’t bad. He’s on Facebook and Instagram. If you need a link, find me and I’ll send you in the right direction

[@benallmark9671]

@@ThunderRiffs87 thanks Jacob , I appreciate that.

[@herrbrucvald6376]

Brad Whitford is awesome......classic.....

[@ampcruz2540]

Awesome he uses the FLASHBACK DELAY PEDALS ,,,I'm glad I bought mine now lol 😆

[@kenthhogstrom3722]

You are Great man!God bless you!

[@Aceroxx02]

I want to know why Brad removes the pivot two screws above the A and G string saddles on his Strats.

[@caseD5150]

I do the two middle ones, leaving just two on either side. I love how much more of a reaction I get. It doesn't feel hindered, so to speak. Try it!

[@asmallfarmhomestead3657]

Cassidy Van Sambeek what does it do?

[@txhc666]

Amazing how much he knows about his own gear.

[@elpadrino1128]

2:18 That guitar just cursed!

[@guitaristinseattle]

they beeped it out!

[@kurtzembower9297]

God you got to love Brad he is so incredibly intense...WOW!!

[@benmiddleton9984]

HA! Marcus Amphitheater in Milwaukee. This must have been during Summerfest

[@donrutter6765]

I stopped counting amps, Angus young uses 9 marshalls live, I think Brad doubled him.

[@andgutti24]

can someone tell me if more springs help maintain tuning better?

[@THEJMILLSBAND]

Great Information,Thank You :-)

[@hchoe741]

what was that beep sound around 2:20? did the guitar swear?

[@expectedlime_8076]

hchoe741 lol

[@KeeperOfPoops]

2:18 his playing is so good and so heavy it made his guitar swear

[@souniert]

Great interview and great man!

[@brianenders6036]

what is the pedal that he says replaced a klon?

[@davidloss2608]

What pickup did he say he used in the bridge?

[@rdoetjes]

I love locking tuners :D I agree with you on the fact that people first need to learn how to solder (heck setup a guitar properly). The fact what I like is that I have 3 Strats modded differently. I have a north-south coil split in a deluxe. I have custom made tele that comes close to Keith's Micawber but also a north south coil split, 3 different low pass filters combinations but also still want to add a series options and out of phase. I seriously run out of place on the control plate.

[@AnotherGuitarAddict]

I thought I was the only one that felt that way... Brad being the better of the two. Just always felt Joe was more the "frontman" type player and a better match to Steven. I've always been impressed with Brad, and I was surprised (and pleased) he did the rundown himself.

[@johnfogle2925]

there is not better. Better at what ? Do they give out awards for better guitarist ? lol Both of them are great

[@14lamnc1]

what model guitar rack is that??

[@rafabojorquez6583]

I think he plays so much better than Perry does.

[@warrenginmartini]

The real Spinal Tap: "Don't look too long at my mint '59 Les Paul, you're gonna use it"!

[@klepetar]

i like Brad..he's a real nice guy.. classy .. and a real good player..

[@Juaniguitarra86]

seems like a cool dude. Great rig as well

[@stevencancel1727]

Seems like a lot of these guys are taking their studio rigs out on tour so everything is available when needed guitars or amps, pedals etc wonder if your Mary Kay has vintage small frets or jumbo? Also using the same DiMarzio bell sound pickup in the bridge of one of my strats they're decent

[@briancherenaacosta923]

Thanks!

[@465marko]

Awesome that he plays Hendrix riffs for something to play ... just like everyone else even though he's in aerosmith.

[@michaelcraig9449]

who makes that real big tube driver, i would like to see a demo of that one. What about the super trem by fulltone? I would like to see a demo of that one, too.

[@godbyone]

Bk butler, he still hand makes that pedal,it on my site godbyone youtube also eric johnson main pedal lead ,gilmour, Satch ,etc,has a tube in it ,tell bk I sent you ,let n e know what you think,when open up the pedal it's electronic artwork.

[@minisurfbanana]

Is there a back up to that pedalboard? Or the tech just gets fired?

[@jamesmauric7465]

do a Tom Keifer and Tony Higbee rig run down ! please!

[@intrsoul]

EJ Strats are amazing...

[@MrPhotodoc]

"I like the way old wood feels in my hand". That's what she said. LOL

[@vantarpon6849]

Love the sound of that guitar! 2:33

[@justinrulesass]

that reflex is my favorite 'modern' guitar

[@homeagent]

I have never ever heard that expression befor but it sounds very cool! What does it mean & where does it come from? , (i'm from Cal).

[@Mr.56Goldtop]

This is 10 years old! You need to update it!