Rig Rundown - Rob Zombie's John 5 (2013)

[@joshski85]

This dude is super humble, comes across and a great guy who after all these years of playing still loves it as much as the first day he picked up a guitar. He basically did this interview/run down all by himself, he is an endorsers dream. No wonder Fender look after him so well.

[@TaglitoFilms]

Agreed. Never really been a fan of his playing but this was one of the best rig rundowns I've ever seen, right up there with Nels Cline. I'll have to give him another chance.

[@LRstrat]

Chris Brock Never been a fan of his playing?!? Have you even listened to his solo records? He is amazing!!

[@TaglitoFilms]

To be fair, no I have not. I've just never been a huge fan of that scene of music. I've always liked Rob Zombie though, just never gotten deep into that style. I'm coming around though now.

[@GDT1124]

Chris Brock Vertigo is absolutely astounding. This dude can literally play anything, that album proves it.

[@kidwajagstang]

Chris Brock hope in the years you’ve had a chance to hear his playing. He’s no one trick pony. He plays classical, Spanish, chicken pickin’, Jazz, blues, and, of course, rock/metal/shredding...

[@ChristianIce]

"There's anti-freeze so when it should freeze it doesn't freeze" How can you not love this guy! :)

[@MegaResident007]

ChristianIce" Yeah, you know",

[@MegaResident007]

ChristianIce Also, fottiti :)

[@nintendofan99991]

+Nicolas Cortese non essere maleducato

[@gr8kzoo]

The look on Bollinger's face is priceless.

[@MrJeezus]

ChristianIce 2:59 "It lights up, you know, when it's dark, you know, on the stage and stuff like that."

[@rockabillychuck]

The second I saw his pedal board I instantly liked him.

[@happyhoneybigbear]

My thoughts exactly.

[@billyrouse4813]

You would love my rig too. Currently it's a Marshall CODE25, with a Boss GT-8 depending on the songs I'm playing. If I don't need extra stuff, I won't use the GT-8. I only play with that when I have songs with multiple tones.

[@nafis6668]

i like him too. that minimalist pedalboard give me inspiration to continue focus on the playing more since i only have a tuner pedal going infront of my engl amp.

[@ScotianBlooded]

don't like John Frusciante?

[@ivanmendoza8457]

This proves how real of a musician he is

[@TeardropTrashcan]

I don't even like metal... but this is hands-down the BEST Rig Rundown because John 5 actually looks like he wants to be there and is clearly passionate about what he does.

[@zfelps]

He really does seem just stoked to be doing this.

[@daviddawson1718]

He plays killer bluegrass too

[@shaunmason3243]

Check out his music though, he also does amazing acoustic instrumentals, and is a top-level chicken picker. Even during his mostly metal solo shows, he plays several clean songs with chicken picking and behind the nut bends, which he is a master of.

[@majaratti9031]

How cant you like black sabbath ??

[@shckltnebay]

@@majaratti9031 I think he meant NU Metal

[@ArtDonna84]

I've said it before, but I'll say it again; while Zombie and Manson are not my cup of tea, John 5 is nothing but the BEST. I met him once at the Winter NAMM in Anaheim, CA and he was the most pleasurable to have met. He is intellectual, took his time to speak with me (and I'm a nobody in the music scene except a hobbyist). At 17:33 in this video he curses YET takes time and has the awareness to apologize to the kids who may be watching. Is that a Class Act or what!. This guy is awesome and I've enjoyed listening to him often. I'm 62 yrs of age and love the man! Thanks PG for the interview.

[@tomsawyer2112]

Fender Fan Agree, I didn't even know he was playing for Zombie and Manson. He's much more worth then that, it's the first time I see him talking, he also cares about his business, no negative opinion on any of his guitars, they probably can't speak straight without risking to get sued. But he let's his guitars speak, and I'd like to see him jam with Buckethead.

[@richardaaron4454]

I couldn't agree more... He's very underrated to be as talented as he is and yeah I don't like Manson or Zombie. I remember some festival tour he was on, he would teach one of the guitar players riffs, tricks, tips, etc... and then that guitar player would go teach all the other guitar players what he learned from John 5. I thought that was so cool, so even though he might not be thought of as one of the best by the populous, guitar players in other bands all know how great he is.

[@2ndDaniel]

Yeah, I saw him play with Manson in 1999, his solos and tone were out of this world!!! It was an interesting dichotomy or multiple dichotomies because a relatively unknown Coldplay, Aerosmith, Green Day, Stp, Manson, the black crows and Cyprus Hill all played on the same stage that day

[@TheBigMclargehuge]

I hope somebody will remind me not to announce my age at every given opportunity when I get to my 60s

[@RowdyGrunt]

After all these years, still my favorite rig rundown, by my still, favorite guitarist, J5. I became a devotee many years ago when I left a random comment on one of his facebook pictures about enjoying the struggle in trying to learn to play one of his songs. The dude took the time to write a novel in return for everyone in the thread on the tricks he used to make the song. It was like a damn Jedi divining a skill onto his trainee's. The way he said it was filled with wisdom, and it made sense; and damn... it nailed what I needed to know to nail his song. The guy gives a lot back to his people, and he genuinely seems to know that he's in an amazing place in life. Somehow, he was raised to want to lift others up with him. A true class act of an artist.

[@TheFireDucksOfficial]

So cool.Can we see the posts ?

[@luistijerina]

One of the nicest players to do a Rig Rundown. It shows that he watches the show and understands the curiosities of guitar players.

[@216trixie]

John 5 rotates his backup guitars on stage, so they don't get lonely. Yes.

[@kamaboko1]

John 5, always a gentleman.

[@dima.jiharev]

7:35 "But I also play the backup guitar, because it gets lonely too" :D

[@miguelbarahona6636]

You don´t want any of your guitars to feel lonely!

[@jumbobagginsjellogo4475]

Bob Ross of guitar

[@Zeblek1990]

Wow John 5 seems like a really down to earth cool dude.

[@oxrjbizzle1984y]

yeah, very nice guy and a hell of a guitar player, one of the most talented metal/rock guitar players for sure!

[@joshdraken1]

In all of his interviews, he seems like he would be the guy that, when there's band in-fighting, the other members have only nice things to say about him.

[@kravitz1999]

@@oxrjbizzle1984y AND country

[@markfilary7529]

Except when Marilyn Manson kicks him in the face

[@1_rjc]

John Bohlinger is a rad dude. He always has that twinkle in his eye like he is a kid hanging with his heroes. I love his enthusiasm and general easiness with the musicians. I think he is the best of the RRd hosts

[@elephantpuke]

I really appreciate when successful musicians do their own rig rundowns. John seems like a legit nice guy.

[@alwaysopen7970]

He has done it like all of us who never made it big. Who hasn't humped amps and shit up dark stairs and had to roll it all back out. A lot of the guitarists on RR aren't even on the show - just the tech.

[@richard.jansen]

He is... humble and nice...

[@Th3R3GuLaToR]

Met John 5 at a guitar clinic he did in Louisville back in 09. One of the coolest, most down to earth and friendly guys you will ever meet. Not to mention he seemed like a very shy kind of guy when talking to us. Regardless the man is a beast on guitar and can jam country to metal like its nothing.

[@precbsfender]

Does Rob Zombie produce John 5?

[@Th3R3GuLaToR]

Couldn't tell ya.

[@coltongentry7129]

Just met him in Lubbock, Tx on sunday. Definitely one the most humble people i have ever met.took the time for pictures and took me bask stage with all his teles. Will never forget.

[@Th3R3GuLaToR]

Colton Gentry The guy is very humble. Doesn't have the "Holier than thou" or "I'm better than you" Rockstar attitude that a lot of people have. He just acts like another dude. I got pics with him as well. Amazing person.

[@scootterpootter]

PRE CBS STRATOCASTER'S Bob Marlette is his producer. He's done a ton of huge artists, Alice Cooper, Manson, the last Rob Zombie release, as well as Black Sabbath, Toni Iommi, and a lot of huge albums from the 70s and 80s. Bob is a good friend of John's, he tells about their meeting in one of his interviews here on YT.

[@SerbanGhita]

Cool guy, really enjoyed the presentation. I really appreciate it when the musician takes time to talks about his craft and gear rather than letting the tech do it instead.

[@alwaysopen7970]

Yep, it proves he knows his own gear. Lots don't.

[@kombik98]

What a totally nice guy. I particularly liked that he tried not to swear, not that there's anything wrong with swearing per se, but that he wanted to keep it sorta family friendly. And who else says "rad" these days?! Gotta love it! Like many truly brilliant players (and unlike the tryhards) he's so down to earth.

[@jimmythekiller8148]

I have been saying rad a lot lately.. not sure why now I see this. Maybe rad is coming back?

[@DGGriffinMusic]

Prime example of not judging a book by its cover. John seems like a cool guy!

[@KarlRock]

I don't think there's anyone who loves Telecasters more! I'd love to have one of his signature models, specially that gold 😍 18:33

[@faisalk.7520]

The hell are you doing here pewdiepie's twin brother?

[@faisalk.7520]

all jokes xD!

[@Tim85-y2q]

IIRC the gold finish was only ever commercially available as a Squire.

[@floridianthrasher5426]

His new black and white one with red dimarzios is pretty sick

[@rochishe]

You're every where,OMG!💙💙💙

[@joshjarmusic]

I never thought John's rig would be so simple. Another reason to have so much respect for the dude.

[@Almogmonn]

Rig Rundown fan, not a metal fan, but this guy seems like too cool of a guy. All the respect to him.

[@botanicus2921]

You should check out his solo work. It's very versatile.

[@bobbob24able]

He’s a hell of a country guitarist. Not a metal guy myself, but I think it’s cool that the guy is just a music fan at heart. Listens to everything, plays with everybody, loves talking shop with people. He’s a good dude.

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

I went to the G4 Experience last week and John was one of the instructors. He talked about his board and the only thing he’s added since this is the Boss Octave for the intro to Kickstart My Heart. I love John’s humility and his ability to use what most of us would call a “cheap” pedalboard and proceed to blow us all away with it.

[@randyhe7]

Wow! John did his own Rig Rundown! John sounds like a cool dude that hasn't let "it" go to his head...he sounds like a good dude...

[@richardaaron4454]

Definitely a very cool guy and down to earth.

[@AkiraSpectrum]

Props to John 5. Always good to see an artist who appreciates other gear-nerds out there :-)

[@SooHungry]

I love that John 5 is leading the actual interview and rundown. He knows exactly where to go and what do show next. The host is just following. lol.

[@nlnessie7065]

All the love for John in these comments warms my heart

[@metalltier]

It's amazing how much redundancy and simplicity he puts in his rig, clearly built by one of the most experienced gigging guitarists out there. I truly respect the man.

[@scaredypicker]

I love listening to all kinds of music, but I mainly play folk and country these days. I’ve always respected John 5 as a true musician: embracing many different styles within his playing, and making him a better player as a consequence. I even had the pleasure of meeting him at the NAMM show in Anaheim. Just a really cool, down to earth guy 🤟

[@joely225]

Best rundown of all time period!!!!

[@BuzzsawMoviesLtd]

A lava lamp guitar?! I have now seen everything.

[@LuckyB71]

OMG! I want one!!!!!

[@Gibbs199761]

Joseph Marrero Kirk Hammet has one to

[@Gibbs199761]

Well someone needs to go get it back I seen one in a guitar center

[@dannyeglen]

Robs old guitarist Riggs had a custom Fernades guitar that was filled with (at various points) a mixture of piss and cows blood.

[@Gibbs199761]

haha not sure if I would want that I had a chance to buy a plexi guitar but didn't cause it was like 14lb and was like more money than I had spent on my Gibson

[@angusvanhalen2886]

I love that he actually is the one talking about his guitars and not his tech

[@markcropper7069]

John 5 is the reason I picked up a Telecaster, a true guitar legend and a cool down to earth guy.

[@luvkillzslowly07]

So my husband and I just started playing guitar together and it’s without a doubt one of the most AUWSOME experience ever!!! Just started watching more of John 5 and he’s an outstanding bad ass musician!! He’s an inspiration!! Love rig rundowns as well!!! 🤟🎸

[@theycallmejpj]

i love this pedalboard setup - simplicity at it's finest

[@kutzbill]

IMHO, one of the finest guitarist of all time, and the most innovative.

[@cammiemadry863]

I've seen this dude in other interviews and I swear hes giving Dave Grohl a run for Nicest Guy in Rock title. He always seems super into whatever hes talking about, gracious, polite and just a cool guy. Really genuine. He has some awesome guitars too....I cant imagine a different guitar for every song. Very cool.

[@DonPandemoniac]

Saw him with Rob Zombie and along with his impressive playing, all those funky guitars really added something special to the show.

[@ashtonshelton8584]

I don’t think there’s anyone who doesn’t like John 5. Such an incredible player and sweetheart of a guy. Completely confident in himself and what he’s into, it’s hard to not love him!

[@BlueSharkGeorge]

@what about the situation Can you possibly elaborate on how "egotistical" he is? I've watched at least a dozen interviews with him. I don't seem to be getting that vibe at all, maybe I'm naive?

[@TheFireDucksOfficial]

Why the freaky makeup? Everyone needs a gimmick… buts he’s so exceptional. ( yes I know it’s an old thread. )

[@ashtonshelton8584]

@@BlueSharkGeorgeI can say that I’ve never experienced ego from him. I’ve met him twice, once as part of a meet and greet and the other was while I was working at Starbucks in downtown Austin. The first with the M&G was fairly quick obviously, but he took time to have some conversation with everyone which was cool. As for the second time, I recognized him immediately and was like “holy shit. John 5?” And he just went “that’s me.” The entire rest of his time there, I’d asked to get a picture with him and showed him the pic from the meet and greet, and he was so gracious that time as well. From that point on, he’d made an effort to talk to me alone knowing that I enjoyed it, and he tipped me like $40. I put it in our store tip jar, but he didn’t have to do any of that. I hope this gives some context, and I apologize that it took almost a year for me to reply haha

[@ashtonshelton8584]

@@TheFireDucksOfficialbetween playing for Marilyn Manson and Rob Zombie, being a fan of horror, and an eye for large stage productions across all of his projects, I’d say it’s just another piece of the puzzle for him

[@BlueSharkGeorge]

@@ashtonshelton8584 Guy I was replying to originally deleted his reply or was banned from youtube. Either he was trolling or had a bizarre encounter with John5, idk. I always wondered what happen to the guy that called John5 "egotistical" as it's almost been an entire year since then and totally forgot about this comment reply and of course there was no reply from him cause he is a liar.

[@lespauldisciple3349]

What a classy dude. He's a guitar junkie of the highest order and just 100% down to earth. You don't have to dig Marilyn or Zombie to admire this guy. And, holy cow, what a seriously talented musician! I'm just waiting for him to sign on as a DJ at KORN radio. (That's a 'Hee-Haw' reference, btw.)

[@alwaysopen7970]

With Junior Samples

[@willk412]

0:18 "That's not Rebecca Dirks..." - John 5

[@metabolic_6669]

when John played with Manson,I could not imagine that he is so masterly with the instrument,and he also has his own albums.After the song fiesty cadavers,he blew me away, and his telecasters became my dream

[@misisipimike]

What a cool, down to earth guy. SPOILER**** I love that his special, go everywhere, buy a plane ticket if he has to guitar is just another Tele. Not a 1954 Broadcaster or a Tele Jimmy Page gave him or some posh b.s.. He just loves the guitar for being a good guitar.

[@GuitarNerdDude]

are his hands true bypass?

[@ericvalverderosado2046]

HAHAHA

[@ClaptonFan91]

Fender customer: "so what type of telecasters can the custom shop make?" Fender: "watch Rig Rundown with John 5"

[@jjalkaline]

there's a lot of guitarist that just play guitar and don't know theory; and conversely there's guitarists that almost aren't even playing guitar at that level. John blurs that line so effortlessly. he is so knowledgable, technical and such a great personality I've always been drawn to his music. i can't help but geek out every time i see any of his guitars or his licks.

[@420Bullseye]

what a cool guy. would love to sit and jam with him any day of the week

[@just.a.druishprincess]

Can't help but love John 5. One of the best guitarists ever, but still so humble about his talent. You can definitely see (and hear) how dedicated he is.

[@rickteichroeb2817]

just rad, you know?

[@critstixdarkspear5375]

I never wanted Tele. Had no intention of ever owning one. After all these years of watching John I need one in the collection just because he makes them feel like a soul connection. I feel like I’m missing out on the fun without one. Love this guy.

[@alwaysopen7970]

I got two Strats...I'm good.

[@ItCanAlwaysBeLouder]

John 5 is such a dude! i love his the way he plays! Just a really talented and genuine guy who loves to play guitar! :D

[@vdbdg]

Most down-to-earth rock star ever. Thanks for the rundown.

[@lufiealice6251]

Never heard of John 5 until now but what a good guy and great player aswell... Really good rig rundown ;-)

[@anthonymcgill8035]

Fantastic player....always generous with info about his gear and playing.

[@Lamacide]

"its just so beaten, it's like your first kid or something" - John 5 2013- lol

[@followfornothing]

One of the best rundowns I have ever seen.

[@jrmiller.network]

What a great grounded guitarist. Just seems like someone I'd like to sit down and talk with. Great Rig Rundown.

[@thiperbom]

Great guy, great interview. Amazing set of teles!

[@jbkormos]

Despite his overuse of 'rad', I've gotta say, John 5 is an amazingly humble and earnest dude!!

[@chingasofarkaso]

It’s amazing and extremely great to see how John has progressed and become so much more comfortable doing these. Nobody does a Rig Rundown better than Bohlinger.

[@notarealperson87]

the John5 headstock is awesome. behind-the-nut bends on all 6 strings!

[@darksidecowboy2383]

Was expecting this guy to be really... 'odd' and 'out there' and he just isn't, really down to earth, really normal and really refreshing to see. Well done sir I salute you :)

[@Blockheadgamer97]

John 5 has the coolest Teles ever, I need a lava lamp guitar

[@chuckelator]

As someone like myself, who primarily only plays Telecasters, this is SO SICK... Didn't know too much of John 5 other than him being Rob's axeman, but now, I love this guy!

[@themudman5654]

Epic Telecaster collection

[@williamrichardson2344]

this man is the most awesome guitarist and the best person i have ever had the honor to see play .....and just so down to earth man !!.......

[@Thesongstaysthesame]

Seems like a normal guy that is an absolute monster of a player. Would love to see him live. A true musician that lets his hands do the talking.

[@megamania501]

John 5, Steve Stevens, Steve Morse...these are some of the artists that did their own rig rundowns and they all have the same thing in common...you can hear the absolute love they have for guitar as they do the rundown. So its no surprise that they'd be more than enthusiastic to take the time to talk about every detail of their gear as opposed to just sending out a tech to do it. The rundowns where the artist themselves do the interview are the coolest IMO.

[@216trixie]

This is awesome. In the first four minutes we find out John 5 uses almost no pedals, and plays a guitar filled with anti-freeze. Yes.

[@commercialking]

John5 seems like the most down to earth guy. I'd love to take a master class from him and talk gear. I like rig rundown's too. Thanks for taking the time to do it :)

[@Lazarus_G]

John 5, yes, it seems very boring and I'm sure my friends would make fun of me if I told them how much I love these vids, but it's totally true. The vids are great and I appreciate the guitarists, techs, and Premier Guitar for making these. It's amazing to see how much and how little goes into some guitarists sounds.

[@joshuamelton5630]

I'm a tele fan and play a deluxe. Loved seeing his collection of tele's and he cracks me up. Such a chill guy.

[@adityadarmadi6303]

Dear Premier Guitar, please do a rig rundown with Robin Finck while he's playin for NIN. Pleaseeeeee....

[@HolmesIsOnline]

I know I'm repeating a lot of comments on here but he comes across as incredibly humble and kind on this video, you can tell he loves everything about guitars and it is one of the best rig rundowns I've seen

[@jspartacus]

That's a real HE-MAN: 3 stomp boxes, all stock BOSS. Who needs boutique effects?

[@robertwhitcomb6105]

jspartacus his thinking is akin to Billy Duffy. Stuff can get replaced anywhere in the world....

[@JasonElser]

John 5 has got to be the most down to earth, truly good people to ever be on rig rundown. You can truly tell he loves what he does.

[@thenormanator5289]

Yeah John we know.

[@ernieflanaganstingraybassm1463]

John 5 is a tele man and what a great collection he takes on the road, and his great collection he has at home will blow your mind, thanks John5 and John Bohlinger my buddy in Nashville great interview !!!!

[@Daaell]

John is a super nice guy, thanks PG!

[@bpdarragh]

one of the best rig rundowns. Some impromptu playing by john would have rocked it more. Great work gents, you are both great to watch and listen to

[@MadNut321]

"They sound incredible i'm TELing ya." Nice Tele pun, John

[@spicolanguagecenter9759]

Such a great dude! Keeps it simple and humble at heart. Just won a new fan!

[@johnhoover5431]

"The backups will get lonely too." ... ain't that the truth 😔

[@michaellrakes5521]

Gotta respect him absolutely simple approach and gets an incredible sound. Basically a Tele, into 3 BOSS pedals( Noise Suppressor, Super Overdrive and Chorus) and into 2 Marshalls with 4 backups ( in awesome colors too by the way) Take note kids, modeling gurus and pedal fanatics: its all in the style!

[@romualdas.bukauskas]

Interviewer @13:45 after being blown away by the guitars: "Oh yeah, let's talk amps!" :D

[@Tommyr]

Great video! Thanks to both of you!

[@bobbarcus8310]

He is a nice guy and great on guitar..He is the real deal

[@lyndonhamilton1584]

This one was by far my favorite rig rundown

[@KeeperOfPoops]

i agree, john 5 knows his gear! but i want a rig rundown for Extreme's Nuno Bettencourt

[@sengsza]

John 5 is so rad! His guitars and amps are also rad! Rad dude!!!

[@caseyrossiter4029]

Was already my favorite player, then comes out and does this himself rather than a tech. Such a cool guy

[@timmcpharlin773]

John 5 seems like an awesome guy. great rundown too

[@drinkspecials]

Awesome awesome awesome collection. Enjoyed every minute

[@wheelman1324]

This guy likes his Telecasters. I think he would have a field day with Jim Root. They could talk Teles all day.

[@zfelps]

Lol Nah. Jim Root is all about his new Jazzmasters haha

[@95Electronic]

They actually did a song together bro!

[@wheelman1324]

Groovy

[@bradforrester8044]

Yeah, y'know?

[@LuckySantora]

Outskirts of Infinity jim roots the man

[@OEMPlus]

I love how he's got like 20 of the exact same axe with different paint jobs

[@TrashMojo]

John Motherfucking 5. what an awesome dude. always love seeing this guy. and he knows his shit, which nowadays you never know with these type of things

[@C4kitsune]

When I first saw a picture of John 5, I would have never guessed he would have talked like he does. That was 2 years ago, now a huge fan :) Great Guitarist and a really cool dude.

[@widowmaker5544]

Rig Rundown - Extreme's Nuno Bettencourt MAKE IT HAPPEN

[@KeeperOfPoops]

PEASE!!!

[@TarnTarn-zv6cp]

His face it up when the interviewer realized the pickup switch came from the deluxe line, John's a real Telly NERD, you gotta luv him

[@SeeMick1]

"....and here we have another tele..."

[@Todesnuss]

I love how he sounds fascinated by literally ever little thing he talks about.

[@JustinDiazJokes]

you know?

[@dzre2087]

it's "Y'KNOW".... and it's exhausting listening to people like John 5 speak.

[@PaulRodriguez9]

Luis Valdivia ever heard Jim Root of Slipknot talk? ya know comes out every 5 seconds

[@dannymuckian6356]

Luis Valdivia that's rad

[@theussrobs9475]

I saw the video of him trying out the hard rock museum guitars earlier today, and now I can't believe I had never heard of John 5. I'm hooked