Rig Rundown - Carlos Santana

[@theflatearthsociety]

I like that Santana's tech takes a second periodically to thank other people who help out with the gear and give them a little cred as well. Real class!

[@BanBanChi]

Of all these rig breakdowns Santana's tech comes across as the nicest of them. I played in a band with a guy that was a pro sound man and ran monitors for Santana at the Kennedy Center in DC. When they met, Santana went to my friend and introduced himself as "hi I'm Carlos" and told my friend he really didn't need much of a mix as long as everything was clear. A month later he ran monitors for Elton John and couldn't even address him directly. He had to go through some guy. "Does Sir Elton need more bass on the monitors?" and the guy would tell him the answer.

[@sega62s]

should be like that every time, it’s called respect 🍻

[@kbblaze9371]

@@BanBanChi That's really pathetic. Not an Elton John fan but that story sort of tells the story.

[@TreSneaky]

I think this guy is the best rig rundown host, he talks well with the techs, ask's questions I actually want to hear when I watch shows like this, and though he may dress like a serial killer sometimes, knows what he's talking about for the most part.

[@michaelreis8266]

John is awesome, but, I do miss Rebecca's Dirks!

[@jean-marieboucherit4716]

Don’t say things like this which are offensive to others. Îve watched others and they are just as nice and open and willing and friendly. I think your comment is off the cuff unfriendly unworthy of the human race. These people work hard, and they always try to be nice. Be nice tooo!!!!

[@dustinmcfarland2441]

I agree, John is amazing and really respects the music and the techs/artists that are involved.

[@gtrman12887]

@@jean-marieboucherit4716 well...that escalated quickly...

[@jean-marieboucherit4716]

gtrman12887 sorry i don’t know why I said this crap.

[@jmarti1958]

The interviewer is always very friendly and respectful to the people he talks with. Shut up haters.

[@hanovergreen4091]

Most people don't know the dude can actually play very well.

[@MrKjohnson123]

EXTREMELY well. @@hanovergreen4091

[@jasonwarren9874]

I'll third that!! He can flat out play

[@louissanderson719]

@@hanovergreen4091 yeah, he’s quite an accomplished dude to be fair

[@Bluzian74]

what's not to like about John? He's impeccable and immaculately spoken. A true humanist.

[@willssonline]

Ed Adair, you're a true gentleman. Thank you for being so generous with your time. Carlos is lucky to have you.

[@jamieyanda]

The tech seems like a super genuine and just all around nice guy!

[@barry3045]

Cant blame him for being excited. THE ORIGIANL MESA/Boogie amp, Dumbles, and PRS guitars all in one Rig Rundown ? Who wouldn't be happy.

[@mikenicholson1505]

Carlos Santana has always had a beautiful soulful sound

[@robertwhitcomb6105]

He always knew that the amplifier was indeed an instrument

[@ramencurry6672]

It’s all good stuff. Personally I preferred the sound of his old Gibson guitar more in the 70s.

[@gmofftarki]

Man, he's really simplified his guitar setup. I saw Santana around 2000, and Carlos changed guitars just about every song. Back at that point, also, he was using a wireless rig. Always interesting to see how these things evolve.

[@johnshields6852]

1976 I was 16 and huge rock guy, my friend puts on Santana album and says listen to this, Europa comes on and everyone sat there in silence, no one said a word until it finished and we were blown away, his bands were always the best musicians and songs like black magic woman are absolute classics.

[@thebeastmaster3453]

Samba pa ti!

[@TreeintheQuad]

Also this is pretty much the only interviewer who doesn't seem confused/awkward

[@TreeintheQuad]

it's called confidence

[@reggiehobbs8800]

***** Confidence is right. Watch Bollinger play on some of the PG demos. He's a better guitarist than 95% of the people he interviews.

[@sillysausage4549]

Dirks was hot though. Whatever happened to her?

[@joshweigel1131]

@@TheCollisionofworlds from across time i come to you to say: nah

[@albionseed4866]

He's the only interviewer they have that doesn't suck, despite being a touch awkward.

[@Brian19451]

That PRS is beautiful.

[@Ofinfinitejest]

It's just magnificent and I don't even care for orange as a finish. But that whole design and the wood is amazing.

[@notme810]

I have to agree! And the sound he gets from it is always unmistakable who is banging the gears. Can you believe since Woodstock all these years his sound and soul is never lost in the mix and never” hey, look at me”. A true musicians musician!

[@dr.johnpaladinshow9747]

Carlos, I literally trip when I listen to you. Have for 50 years. Thank you.

[@jackp.walker6247]

What a great and friendly guitar tech

[@stuart8663]

What a guy: humble, knowledgeable, friendly and not star-struck. Its like Carlos surrounds himself with a good band of brothers. excellent interview which allowed Ed to share and thank all who contribute to the popularity of Santana. Thanks Premier. This is what real musos want. Apart from the snake skin Mesa, that is...

[@VonBluesman]

What a great rig rundown, Ed Adair is one of the nicest, sincere, knowledgeable guitar tech's that has ever been interviewed by Premier Guitar.

[@lenjohnson3537]

Ed is the best! He has a deep knowledge of all things guitar-amp-effects related. It has been my pleasure to work with him for many years.

[@beforehonour]

Great video. John was a perfect mix of friendly, curious, and genuinely enthused, and Ed knew how to answer and supplement each of the questions. Cool stuff.

[@Shichman]

I appreciate how he generally plays 1 guitar until he feels its time to change because of tuning or mood or whatever. Feels organic.

[@PaulRoseMusic]

I actually really like John. He's such a friendly dude, and Carlos's rig is looking top notch as always. :)

[@AdventuresinBackpacking]

I don't think the interviewer is awful at all. He's personable, friendly, and seems engaged.

[@vomitedshit]

***** his pseudo-mullet is choice

[@drwoods]

maybe if you are gay

[@MrMusicM67]

tobsk84 ... would that matter?

[@YaoEspirito]

+amandio silveira Compare him to the guy Jason Shadrick. I'll take this guy any day over that chinless, reedy-voiced endomorph.

[@KeeperOfPoops]

John is my favorite cos he's like my guitar tutor as in a friendly guy with a lot of energy and enthusiasm

[@mwrable]

The most knowledgeable and professional tech in a Rig Rundown. Great job! 🎸👍

[@MiSambra]

Couldn't help but notice him making sure the strap locks were tight while answering a question. Yep, he's a tech alright.

[@AlfredArredondo]

⁹000⁰

[@Mr.D34]

I saw Santana live a few years back, 2016 i believe. He did the whole show with one guitar, amazing sound! They opened the show with "Soul Sacrifice" drums and percussions were crazy, so synchronized, those drum fills in the beginning. Pure ear orgasms 🙂

[@qubedoo3289]

magic

[@guillermorosario4578]

You see now that's how you host a Rig Rundown! I didn't really catch the hosts' name but he did a good job; knowledgeable, never annoying and he paced himself well with the rig tech.

[@davidparker4533]

Stop giving the interviewer shit. He seems like a great person and develops a friendly relationship with the person he is interviewing easy. He is always smiling and laughing about stuff. If more people were like that in the world it wouldn't be a place full of emotionless fucks.

[@letsgooo1637]

David Parker 4 real tho

[@maximusindicusoblivious180]

Douchechills How about 60s Jethro Bodine

[@Ycjedi]

Bohlinger does these rundowns just fine. He asks good questions and has an undeniable passion for the guitars, gear, and music. I dont care if he doesnt conduct interviews like Ted koppel from Nightline. It's rock and roll, not the Mizzou journalism school.

[@tysonrinker8089]

Ycjedi Bollinger my fav

[@smelltheglove2038]

Dang, op sure is giving a lot of credit to journalists, like they have any ethics or principles at all.

[@archiguitarchi]

Love this tech. Mature, highly skilled, and great to listen to.

[@fuz8046]

John Bollinger is the best thing to happen to Rig Rundown. He seems to have a great chemistry, alot of knowledge and a laidback attitude towards the techs/players and none of the robotic delivery or overcompensating "that's so awesome bro" attitude of some of the others. Dream Rig Rundown would be Bollinger doing a really long one with Jeff Tweedy, Maybe a 3 hour special from The Loft

[@KfirOchaion]

Great Rig Rundown PG!

[@samuelsang69]

HI KFIR!!

[@mariusplattfaut]

finally one of the greatest guitarist gets a gear Review

[@korrelics]

I always enjoy watching these rig rundowns.

[@yngvai777]

Me too.

[@steve7onfire]

Awesome guitar tech! Really knows his stuff. Great interview!

[@adsensedd]

I thought the interviewer was great! This guitar tech is interesting and seriously knows his stuff.

[@WarriorMigs24]

Thank you Santana

[@MrGotem-gw2pv]

John bolinger is out here making waves! You need a rig rundown yourself you’re such a celebrity now! You rock man.

[@Jonnyguitar1877]

At first I was mad because I felt Carlos might have thought he didn't need to be there and above it. but his tech is amazing and I'm sure they have a great understanding.

[@glennpace9783]

I don't understand some of the comments....since when are jeans & a plaid shirt un-fashionable or offensive statements? Job well done...engaging interview & good info.

[@AdaptivePhenix]

Are they unfashionable and offensive? Cool, I need to buy a bunch 😂👍

[@AdaptivePhenix]

Oh he's tucked in though...yeah, can't go that far 😂

[@notme810]

Rory Gallagher wore them to a lot of his gigs!

[@adam-yk6yd]

What a lovely guy this tech is ❤️

[@ericportillo8277]

It's always fun seeing huge pedalboards & intricate plumbing systems, but the simplest rigs are always my favorite

[@MugpushFunk]

great interview...Ed Adair knows his stuff!

[@automatics1im]

That was delightful. No wonder Ed has had the job for so long, he knows everyone’s names.

[@Pannemat]

That pedal board is extra fantastic since I watched the Josh Klinghoffer RR just before this one.

[@mkivy]

He is the man...I fell in live with his style back in the late 60’s and when he played Woodstock, he blew us all out of the 🚿...it was a memorable performance by Michale Shrivey and of course, Neil Schone....and he was 15 when Carlos discovered him...15!

[@WillowChord]

“brass impregnated nuts” Nice.

[@chriskanetrio9232]

😂😂😂😂

[@notme810]

I can imagine how great the strings snap back to tune, car engines use the same material for valve guides. It is too bad that most guitars use grabby plastic nuts that have a hard time keeping up with the player after a hard bend or a tremelo pull to stay in tune instantly. I wish they would make nuts from nikasil impregnated bronze.

[@klaushebben4157]

Amazing!!! Great Gear for Carlos to express his Soul.

[@basscubs]

Man, this series is killing me, ain' t getting any sleep tonight. RIGRUNDOWN>>>>

[@jessieplaysmusic8530]

Best tech I’ve seen on these. Super thankful for his help too

[@ShutupAndPlayGuitarTutorials]

Great and informative video, thanks PG.

[@lzosimo]

Just want to say I think your tutorial videos are the best on the internet.

[@LiberTBo]

It's really interesting to watch a Rig Rundown showing one PRS Carlos Santana signature guitar....discussed for the first half of the video. Carlos was the first big name artist brought into the PRS If it were not for Carlos suggesting the concept to Paul, the SE line would not be in existence...This was an exceptionally abbreviated rig rundown for a living legend its almost redundant. One thing that becomes apparent is how streamlined Carlos Santa 's style is, what a small amount of equipment he needs to produce the beautiful music he creates. I've noticed the same with others, but none are more dialed in than Santana...

[@jcjunior86]

Finally a Rig Rundown worth watching.

[@reviewerman9786]

cool controls mounted underneath the pickguard on that Model T nylon guitar.

[@colinhamilton156]

Carlos was at his best with Gibson SG and his sunburst Les paul, that was the sound to keep .

[@CTrevor123]

Agree. PRS is cool but his best tone was Gibson

[@Thehabanero_]

Gotta disagree. The Yamaha n PRS gave him more of a unique tone.

[@AgimLubonja]

Great article! I have been always curious to know something about the legendary Carlos Santana rig rundown.

[@josegallegosdds]

Nice Job! Super informative. I love these rig rundowns. Keep em coming.👍🏼

[@mercurialcobra]

Cool interview, finally a Leyend rig that really gets tone, always wanted to know Santana's rig.. Keep with this style Premier you're doing great and excellent guitar player choice this time, really enjoyed it :)

[@DerEchteBold]

I'm not really interested in Carlos Santana or this kind of equpment but I just spend 25 very diverting and pleasant minutes listening to this. The first one or two vids I saw with John Bohlinger I also didn't like him but by now, a good dozen vids later I really appreciate him, whatever he does, gear demos or interviews it's very authentic and pleasant, just great!

[@Nazzz65]

I was shocked to discover J.Bohlinger is a fantastic guitar player himself. I don't know why that surprised me so much. It's just that you never see him play guitar and he almost never talks about his own guitar playing. One day I was surfing Y.Tube as usual and BAM!! there was this dude with some mad guitar skills and it was John playing: tastefully too not too busy or showy. Since discovering that he can really wail on the guitar my appreciation for him increased tenfold and I find myself listening more to what he has to say.

[@Ematched]

Really? I still think his rig rundowns are garbage. He doesn't ask any good questions, and the ones he does ask sound extremely uninformed. Plus, the production quality is shit.

[@XMetalChefX]

You should be interested in santana. His live performance is pure energy.

[@bigimskiweisenheimer8325]

You cant tell someone what kind of music they should or shouldn't listen too.

[@TheJayrockerr]

Great interview. "All in standard tunings" . That's refreshing to hear.

[@catewalton6204]

Beautiful...very interesting. What a gorgeous guitars 😊 This is fascinating. I know nothing about this but lovely to hear the intricacies of making good music.

[@markobillysam]

Grande Santana,il rock latino fine anni 70.coi soli e semplice da eseguire ma così s'inizia

Wow! The pride and joy of Autllán Jalisco México, ¡si señor! ¡Carlos Santana! Great Rig Rundown explanation!

[@nicolopez8180]

Beautiful guitar, awesome sounds we vibrate listening Much love from Africa my guitar King 🙏❤

[@HomeGuitarMods]

Keep using this video/mic setup. Looks great and the voices sound wonderful!

[@YaoEspirito]

A '73 Mesa Boogie, wow! If I'm not mistaken, it was Carlos who named them. Think I remember him saying he was trying out a prototype, loved the way it sounded and said "Man, she really boogies!"

[@TheBillyKmusic]

+mano a mano Yes, there was an article on that recently, mentioning that Santana did actually say that. Mesa/Boogie actually started off, before manufacturing their amps, did "hot rod" modifications of Fender amps.

[@robertwhitcomb6105]

randall smith; early seventies. Ist prototype was a modded princeton

[@jani0077]

Dumble and Mesa were all based on Fender amps in the beginning, as there was almost no competition to the quality and make of Fender amps, maybe Vox.

[@hansvandenhurk7497]

Great rugdown. And John does an excellent job in interviewing and demonstrating his own knowledge.

[@seerattan]

06:19 the santana 3 does not have the volume knob where this míster said, those where the santana md's. It's the same guitar, just that the don't have the abolóne stripes running down the body.

[@betacoffey]

i really like how this guitar tech talks to the interviewer (and us) like he (we) knows what he's talking about. unlike john mayers guitar tech

[@bluesborn]

rig rundown:take this 7 thousand dollar guitar and plug it into this 20 thousand dollar amp. (and still not sound like Carlos)

[@lilakmonoke982]

hats off to carlos that he doesnt change guitars every 16 bars like most of the other posers. he is oldschool and thats good!

[@claudiofvargas]

Impresionante que gentileza Ed Adair es! Simpatico y muy profesional.

[@davidc7mm276]

Beautiful Guitar !!!!

[@oiramsq73]

If you haven’t heard Paul Reed Smith’s story about how he started making guitars for Carlos Santana you really need to (there’s a video of it on YT). I mean - PRS is not yet at the same level of sales as Gibson or Fender, but they are not exactly a mom and pop shop either - it is really fascinating to hear about PRS’ (the person’s) tactics to get his gear in the hands of someone who can put his company in the spotlight.

[@Steve_9292]

Anthony Hopkins makes a great tech.

[@killabee5810]

Same goes with Greg Poppovich

[@fender89s]

He dresses all of the fretboards with FAVA BEANS!!

[@taylor124567890]

Ed Adair seems like a great tech and the interviewer was good too.

[@CheapGuitarsAndMore]

Such a simplified setup, I like it. I was thinking he was going to have some sort of crazy pedal chain.

[@robertwhitcomb6105]

i cant recall anything but a wah in his tone. he stayed consistent over the years. want crazy? see the Edge from U2

[@notme810]

I would have imagined a Tube Screamer and Treble Boost with P90s

[@coryclark9336]

this tech is the real deal. so cool.

[@TreeintheQuad]

great Rig Rundown

[@ODFGERTERS]

When he is speaking about traveling with Dumble amps consider this: I remember reading about Carlos paying $90,000 for a 1x12 Dumble combo about a year ago. The circuitry was covered in black epoxy so you can't get inside and duplicate one without destroying it first.

[@johnzaq1543]

That black epoxy is a bad idea, IMO. How do you service the amp? I've passed on buying vintage Standell amps because of the epoxy.

[@cleetushellhamster4143]

Would love to see a new rig rundown for Santana

[@sammysouth8372]

if I saw the guy in the black shirt in an airport somewhere I would never guess he was involved in rock and roll let alone Carlos Santana’s guitar tech.

[@gtrman12887]

"...be involved with the music, not the tech". My new mantra!!

[@shaneelvis1699]

My favorite host for rig rundown.

[@ravenheart1439]

I got Santana sig. PRS...it is pure butter... absolutely love it foreal...

[@alex-kenivel]

He's got a rockabilly look. Don't hate. Style since the 1950s

[@garysmall4843]

Really informative, the rig to the stars $$$!!! I have two Santana III's but they have the volume knob towards the back of the guitar. I prefer it that way, rather than fighting with the whammy bar trying to get to the volume knob directly underneath it. They moved the volume knob on the newer "MD" models not the Santana III's.

[@VintageLeftyGuitars]

i want one of those nylon string semi hollow teles soooo bad

[@ShivamSharma-zd8lw]

probably costs several thousands

[@francesco_generali_guitarist]

simple and nice the sound of history

[@IamtheActionman]

Amazing guitar tech. Guy knows his shit

[@mybluemars]

Great interview! A lot of good stuff here!

[@wildbill7]

Great job guys, loved it!

[@wildbill2122]

I saw that PRS Guitar @ a repair shop behind Guitar Center on Sunset in Los Angeles in 1997, Roger Giffin repaired my SG and after I paid him, I said to him "that looks like Santana's guitar..", Roger said '...it is !', Damn !

[@SethLoweakaSquid]

That was sweet... a lesson in simple, power n dynamics , oh and 5 awesome amps n custom made bits 😎 Cheers for the lesson boyz

[@kevincozens6837]

Nice rig rundown. I found it interesting that Carlos uses a thin(ish) pick and such light gauge strings.

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

we love PRS guitars here in Maryland.

[@jacko717]

best rundown ever, and partly because of John's hairstyle.

[@ronj9448]

I love that jazz nylon.

[@jbsloan1]

Great video! Love this one and the Jeff Beck rig rundown but I can't find the Jeff Beck video anymore. Says it's listed as private :(

[@mickkollins]

LOVE all these posts PG..really well done...all your interviewers are great with the talent...THANKS!

[@uwetittmann1423]

Normal guitar players unfortunately never get a Dumble…maybe I will be happy and some day get one? I am now 73 years, still hope!

[@rampman8940]

06:19 the Santana 3 does not have the volume in that position. Only some early SE, 25th annivesary.

[@JamesRussoMillas]

Oh man how I'd love a rig like that. 2 Dumble's, man the $$$