Rig Rundown - The Hives' Nicholaus Arson and Vigilante Carlstroem

(www.premierguit...) Premier Guitar's Rebecca Dirks is on location in Chicago, IL, where she catches up with The Hives' guitarists Nicholaus Arson and Vigilante Carlstroem.
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[@cannedmilk]

“Hot pickup and good wood” and a bit of a knock.. that’s all you need.

[@TheDeltaBombers]

"I don't know shit". -Nicholas Arson "I know everything." -Vigilante

[@3dguru337]

I love this. Give them any guitar and they’ll play the hell out of them. Your average 13 year old guitar player can play any song by the Hives and that’s awesome. I would rather listen to the hives than joe satriani.

[@robgreen1818]

“It’s a pretty nice guitar” *taps* “Yep, pretty nice”

[@martinschmidt1652]

They are amazing minimalistic: they play with cables, 1 cable each, unplugging on every guitar change themselve. one or two amps and cable. The singer, being one of the most active running around on the stage and in the crowd with a few hundred meter cable. They are a real rock band, not like others with guitar techs switching their pedals.... whats next the techs playing?

[@TotinosOtherBoy]

As if a band having a big sound that requires someone to trigger multiple pedals behind the scenes that the guitarist cant do on stage is a bad thing.

[@siggylloyd3566]

@@TotinosOtherBoy and you're not talking about a band. You're talking about a stage production.

[@TotinosOtherBoy]

Stage *hands, for a band, like most bands have

[@EdwoodCA]

12:44 Nicholaus taking off on a skateboard

[@bigmanjones2553]

“Aight, bouta head out”

[@anthonysclafani3963]

The Hives are so underrated

[@marion957]

sadly they're still underrated today

[@yomuthabyotch]

thank you for using the word appropriately. yes, they are hideously underrated. i hate it when an indiv uses the word to describe an artist whose music only he likes but his friends don't like and then he thinks that applies to the rest of the world when in fact that artist is actually pretty fackin famous.

[@theGIGINIband]

Coming from a pedal junky I must say, this is the way to go. Bare bones, boost fuzz delay and one pedal for fucked up sounds

[@c_Durka]

Jason Goodwin agreed

[@MR-hm5hw]

I like this approach, I can relate. They're just your tools, no point being too precious over it all.

[@evelau]

I don't mind at all that Nicholaus Arson isn't a gear geek (not that there's anything wrong with being a geek). He cares about the sound and he loves playing but he's not bothered with the technicality of it all, he's more about the music and the sound. What's so bad about that? Maybe not the best subject for a rig rundown feature but that's not his fault. Someone also pointed eye contact. Some people are just a bit shy and uncomfortable with that. Who cares?

[@markrup6369]

I love how Nicholaus just doesn't give a shit. Give him a guitar -- he'll thrash it. So unpretentious. I am re-discovering this band after 20+ years.

[@Haassan1]

Finally a pedal board I can understand.

[@tabletop77]

Obsession with gear and "tone" is usually inversely related to tasteful playing and good songwriting. Love the Hives.

[@TotinosOtherBoy]

Not really

[@jakekemble806]

Awesome interview. Hes like, I don't Know, I just Play Them.

[@simon4838]

I Watch this every time i get too into gear! This Is probably my favourite rubdown

[@luistijerina]

How are all these people saying that these guys don't know anything about their rig? Plain and simple, if you're not U2, metallica or Rush, you just take any amps that work, sound good and are available at the location, and guitars that perform well and that they can beat up on the road. The vintage expensive stuff stays home, for use in the studio.

[@ramonaHQ]

One of my favourite Rundowns. Doesn't matter what you play through it's what you play.

[@andrewpappas9311]

I honestly have to say, these guys may be Swedish but "Vigilante" is maybe the most badass first name ever

[@johanandersson1316]

Andrew Pappas stage name;)

[@animoetprudentia2865]

I agree with that statement, but they're from Finland. Just FYI.

[@andrewpappas9311]

@@animoetprudentia2865 Really, I always thought they were from Sweden but it might've just been the accent that threw me off. Thanks for letting me know

[@animoetprudentia2865]

@@andrewpappas9311 glad to be of service friend. I've been a fan of the hives for damn near 2 decades. Hard to believe it's been that long! They still inspire the rebel in me, the perennial teenager that loves unpretentious rock n roll. Cheers!

[@villany9736]

@@animoetprudentia2865 are you sure they are Finnish my friend? Wherever I look, I always find that they're Swedish

[@rpcelectronics]

For a minute, I thought Arson was Brendan Fraser.

[@MVenk]

I love how he doesn't give a shit

[@irotinmyskin]

haters gonna hate. the hives are the law.

[@OlleForsberg]

Haha these dudes are so laidback. Good to see

[@michaelromefelt762]

Its pretty awesome how they basically worked it out so Ars plays the bridge pickup tones and then Vig plays a lot of bridge pickup tones.

[@MrKj3ll]

I don't see what's wrong with watching a rundown with a guy who doesn't care about what he's playing, just that he's playing.

[@Ilikerawfish]

this guy's amazing...he just cuts the crap..it is what it is!

[@punkmusicmetal]

I saw the preview image for the video and wondered when Chef Ramsey started a rock band.

[@tomasvmusic]

I love their philosophy, give me whatever it works and I'll play the shit out of it while rocking some great songs. You can't get cooler than that.

[@chuckelator]

There's a lot of people out there that don't give a shit what they play, as long as it sounds good. Which I think is super cool. I'm very aware of what I'm using, but I don't care what it is as long as it sounds good. Also, I want that Epiphone Coronet...BADLY.

[@TheBarroomHero321]

This is fucking amazing. I wasted a whole show trying to figure out their gear, and here you guys are making it all easy and sheeeeeeit. Cheers!

[@DangerRifai]

This interview really shows how good Rebecca is at her job. Very well done.

[@3113_records]

All about the "snus"

[@3113_records]

+locomotivebrain I knew this day would come, en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Snus

[@travissanders3160]

simplicity. .I love it

[@Whiskel]

I think I've seen them twice and they are great live, real honest, all-out energy.

[@TrixiLovesYou]

You CAN geek out on your gear, but you DON'T HAVE TO. In the end all that matters is how it sounds.

[@postmortemspasm]

He looks like a chef.

[@xMTLKx]

This band made me fell in love with Telecasters

[@victormanoeldebrito7629]

Oh my god, Arson sounds like he has a radio show. What a nice voice. Maybe he could be a good singer too, in a more gentle style of music :)

[@MRfancyhat313]

PLEEEASE do a BRMC rig rundown! They're touring as we speak. You dont know how hard i've been trying to figure out their setup.

[@TheRealHucasys]

"you got some Teles here can tellus about 'em..." lol

[@MusicStuffSome]

the hives oh my god I have so much love for this band !

[@flip3213]

sick ass epiphone man!!

[@upatreepete]

This guy is pretty real rock and roll in the dirty, not giving a shit kind of way. Whatever sounds good,and he can get his hands on works... nice

[@deemdoubleu]

I've got a 72 Tele Custom and it is great (natural though not black) with maple neck. The thing with Tele's for me is that they really fight back and the fact that the strings are anchored through the body is a major part of the sound and feel

[@kjakejakejakek]

ever think he just likes to write music and not give a shit how expensive his guitar is? that thing is beat to hell, and the other two aren't really that expensive, one was probably a gift.

[@JOEmfnAUSTIN]

This chick is like "holy shit dude what DO you know?"

[@michaellynch743]

Gear nerds are musically not creative

[@mattl175]

Usually.

[@flip3213]

"creative" musicians usually cant grasp theory too

[@TibboUK]

flip3213 Miles Davis, Nile Rodgers, Jimmy Page, Bach, Chopin, Hendrix, Ahmad Jamal, Stan Getz, Davey Graham, Al McKay... (The list goes on) all have, or once had a solid "grasp" of music theory. Knowledge is power my friend.

[@joaoirreal531]

TibboUK Hendrix didn't know musical theory. don't bullshit! Billy Corgan and Kurt Cobain come to mind also, as artists who did not know musical theory.

[@y0sh1100]

+João Irreal music theory is not that useful for writing songs but Im sure Billy Corgan is familiar with music theory at this point

[@vxrdrummer]

Add 10 years and watch the new rig rundown, and the gear is even more trashed and falling to bits, but it all still works!

[@Bas2thesem]

Just because you drive a car doesn’t mean you’re a mechanic.

[@davemckay4359]

Nothing more inviting than a backstage band area.

[@musicallystoned7489]

Nicholaus is awesome. Less geek stuff, more play.

[@LiberTBo]

The don't know much about American designed/made guitars...but as long as they sound good, that's all that matters right?

[@TheMusicalElitist]

Great interview, but I wish you'd have asked about the bass rig too.

[@lonestarenglund7394]

This is awesome.. buy a guitar plug it in and play.

[@MichaelD8393]

I wish I had Nicholaus' voice, fine man!

[@MichaelD8393]

***** Without a doubt!

[@MichaelD8393]

***** Hell yeah, you too!

[@MichaelD8393]

***** True.

[@BillyReedMusic]

I love that Rebecca asks about the pedals, and on which songs they are used.

[@bexserver]

Woohoo, not an Axe-FX in sight!

[@elevenAD]

great live band. love that custom,dude needs to use that thing!

[@epiiggy]

Those guys are the most talented Punk-rocker of their generation, They can make music and sound great with four pedals, They have their place in Rig Rundown as far as Steven Wilson or Dan Auerbach

[@odgeUK]

Love this guys approach, makes all of us GAS sufferers look a bit exposed.

[@EricNygma]

You seriously consider this to be the worst of the series? You obviously haven't seen the Dinosaur Jr. video. You can't always expect the musicians themselves to be super enthusiastic for an interview. Usually the best RR's are the ones with the techs. It's rare when you get the actual artist with a well known like The Hives to show you around their whole setup themselves

[@Ulferikfilip]

A real norrlänning.

[@russfoulkes5490]

This is my favourite one of these.

[@faunoram]

estos guachos son la pesadilla de todo sponsor jajajaja ! pero en la vida real me parece que es así la cosa un músico es capaz de tocar su estilo de música en cualquier instrumento sin inportar cual sea y no es como nos quieren vender en el hiper inflado mundo de la publicidad en el que sólo caen los snobs y los que tienen sponsors

[@SixStringHarmonies]

It's always exciting to have another guitar player in your band. Having someone to bounce ideas off of, and potentially share thoughts and ideas about playing style, gear, and the love of the instrument itself. Unless, of course, the other player is Mr. Arson whom just plays, and doesn't much like to discuss it. Thrilling......

[@candydormizzi2500]

Awesome band

[@AdamSteinzOfficial]

Thanks again, PG! Always a real treat to see a new "Rig Rundown" uploaded by you folks. Rebecca never fails to impress with her vast knowledge of all things guitar...keeps the video as interesting as it is entertaining!

[@beckirk]

Sorry bro, the Hives are a Swedish band and the foos never actually broke up.

[@MenaPaws21]

Best part was the accents.. Loved it haha Like a hip Toki and Skwisgaar

[@AZWings]

Love it. It's about the sound, not the rig.

[@Iamabadperson69]

That. voice. :D

[@hchoe741]

his roadie's name is NINJA!!

[@Askldjj2]

Have you heard their music? They're a good band, but this should not be a band you expect a ton of gear knowledge from

[@JustusVidyo]

rebecca can you do a rundown of your own rig?

[@veerchasm1]

01:40 Rebecca with the investigative reporting look

[@vincentj.9057]

A man after my own heart. If it sounds good he uses it

[@TheScr4tchy]

Dirks can do no wrong. Wonder if she can play too

[@thebloodychord]

You guys should do an As I Lay Dying rig rundown. That would be great!

[@Enski94]

Why should he care as long as it sounds awesome?

[@JamesShore1990]

Nicholaus sounds like he's smoking two packs of cigs a day...

[@chetsamuels4307]

i've never heard of this band but i sure do love rebecca so i'll keep watching

[@Pokeherfaceism]

I still heart you Rebecca

[@HiHello-ku1fl]

Rebecca must be a guitar player because she doesn't miss things. She asks all the right questions. The guys doing these now could learn a few things from her. I also think the guys in the bands are nicer and more forthcoming with her it seems. Like they are nicer. Funny how that works. I still have a crush on Rebecca....haha.

[@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55]

Where is she now? She has gorgeous titties

[@sensingowls]

Just take into account the fact that these guys are swedish.

[@jonathanhurley4055]

Lordy, his main guitar looks like it was used in a street fight!

[@jonathanhurley4055]

Nicholas cracks me up "Pele knows more about guitars than me so I play what he gets me." and " I know the least of everyone....

[@RonSalas]

I love love that Pelle buys his guitars

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

So you use that alot ?........oh yeah.....well maybe..........no not really......yes its always off

[@MrMshortall1]

Would love to see a Muse rig rundown at some stage

[@hannsandres]

do Tera Melos pleaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaseeeeeee

[@andrewreichert15]

Or something

[@theoldeuropeguitars]

The thing is: Just because we are total gearheads doesn't mean that all guitarists out there are, and have to be. No. I know a lot of players who just don't really care about the details of equipment and stuff. They use whatever works for them. This guy would probably be equally happy with a Squier Tele and the cheapest Fender-style tube amp out there. Give these guys a break. They are often brilliant in what they do, they just don't give so much a shit about with what they do it.

[@VictorAmati]

Ay Rebequita tu todo lo haces bien :3

[@MrEmohdee]

ROCK ON

[@gregfabb869]

Love it

[@gabovski]

are you talking about how to hire a hitman? that's on the premier murder channel, wrong place

[@guitargeek1984]

cool fella's !

[@abro2072]

nik doesn't know much about his gear because he doesn't really mess around with ithe just plays it when he gets on stage

[@goawaiii]

"Hot pickup".

[@thehandseesall]

She did well!

[@harpuka62]

What a great guy.

[@Danners853]

Its a swedish accent. Irish accents dont sound like that at all dude

[@cdacadkison7714]

Ha....I get it Rebecca, "tele us what kind of guitar that is". That's funny. But I want to know where did Rebecca go?