Rig Rundown - Creed's Mark Tremonti

www.premierguit... PG's Rebecca Dirks is on location in Chicago, IL, at the Chicago Theatre where she catches up with Creed's guitarist Mark Tremonti. In this Rig Rundown segment, Tremonti talks to us about his slew of PRS guitars, his multi-amp setup (Mesa/Boogie, Bludotone, Fender, and Voodoo Amps), and his pedalboard featuring stompboxes from Dunlop, Voodoo Lab, and Electro-Harmonix.
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[@aidanlarose6901]

I love how Mark Tremonti puts stickers on guitars that cost more than my entire rig.

[@kareemb0]

I always love it when the guitarists themselves come out and talk about their gear instead of hearing the guitar techs talk. To me it just shows the passion of the guitarists if they're willing to share their tone secrets themselves.

[@frantic299]

I know what you mean. Although I have seen a a rig rundown with Claudio Sanchez from some foreign channell. He didn't know shit about any of his stuff. He was just like here is this thing I like it and it works. Made me realize why you always see his tech do the rundowns.

[@collinjohnson1398]

kareemb0 love how he makes his own mix......no fuckin around

[@junkface27]

especially since he knows his shit

[@Shreddah]

I love that he traded guitars with a fan lol!

[@PaulRoseMusic]

Just met him and pretty much hung with him on Wednesday, and I can easily say that he is one really nice and friendly guy. I've been listening to his work for most of my life, and will continue to because he is an insane musician and songwriter, truly.

[@1Guug]

this guy is so humble and down to the earth. He's sure one of the best in his genre!

[@physicalgrafiti12345]

Ha! Me and Mark use the same kind of pics. I can call him Mark cause this makes us friends.

[@kimseniorb]

you meant dicks?

[@juliansedor7101]

Mark and I*

[@TheMusicalElitist]

Oh my word, your comment is sssoooo cringe - even if it is a joke.

[@prince_adobo]

Mad respect for this genius guitarist!

[@LiberTBo]

+Bjorn - Are Mad love for Rebecca Dirks many people all time favorite PG interviewer....the world's a lesser place without her energy and creative spirit....

[@craigime]

she died?

[@jacobnelsen2786]

@@craigimeno

[@13awakening]

Please! bring back Rebecca dirks for rig rundown

[@KeeperOfPoops]

she ain't coming back blame these perverts making jokes about seeing her rig in the comment section

[@saidoterodiseno]

:(

[@AeroPR]

@@KeeperOfPoops is that truly why she left?

[@piyushsharma5177]

@@KeeperOfPoops shh.. those were compliments

[@sameerbankar6073]

This guy clearly knows his rig inside out.Genius.

[@collinjohnson1398]

Oblique Sustain yea be a doit yourselfer......you will always get it right

[@ydoucare55]

This video is a prime example of what a great guy Mark is, traded guitars with a fan!

[@ByFaith747]

got to see everything up close a few months back when I took lessons with mark. Honestly the nicest guy. one dude forgot his guitar because he left work late, so mark had his tech grab one of his guitars to use (lucky bastard haha). He even stayed later after the session and talked a bit with me. Very humble and chill dude.

It never ceases to amaze me, how much passion Mark has while discussing his rig. He must have been interviewed about it countless times, yet he's still doing it vigorously. For me he's the best example of a complete guitar player - not only is he extremelly qualified musician, but also he pays attention to his sound, to the smallest bits. THAT'S an authority. And all time Idol for me

[@ArshLX12]

okay...now genuinely, that's the kind of dog that I myself would like to build and own... unlike most other artists, Mark knows what's actually working inside his rig, and didn't really need his 'sound guy' to explain stuff... I respect as well envy you man... :)

[@Covers4Christ]

"When do you use the uni vibe?" "Ahh, just when I want a little vibe." LOL

[@theneovas1]

I met him. He was at vans skatecamp and his kids attended hes a real family man a nice dude he's really nice.

[@AmDsus2Fmaj7Am]

They should do a Rebecca Dirks mock "rig rundown" sometime! She probably plays guitar and has a pedal collection too. :) Save it for April fools!

[@98GuitarTECH]

I saw him open for slash a couple days ago with the tremonti project and he was just going from prs to a small fx board to a trip rec and still managed to sound awesome and now he is one of my favourite guitarists

[@BiggestKornFan1993]

I love the Dime pic on his favorite guitar!!

[@JohnMcConnach]

bring back the gold Gibson lp from 99 Woodstock concert! don't know why but in my opinion that Gibson sounds absolutely amazing!

[@dogeboss9662]

Yeah whatever they used that concert was by far the best sound , if you notice they were also using fenders amps , he just has to promote the brand that he is sponsored by he knows that the Gibson is superior

[@TheLedGuitarist]

oh yeah i know, massive respect to the guitarists who actually take the time out to do these things

[@MrGuitarandvocals]

I played a vrock. They are incredible. Voodoo has also mooded a Marshall for me. Best amp I have ever owned.

[@Casey_J96]

have you ever seen him live? his tone is amazing cranked.

[@noky8746]

We miss u Rebecca. Pls come back 💔

[@TheBarnaclesHunter]

the envy is strong on me when I see that gear...

[@if6turnedouttobe9]

That's a really cool comment...Cheers...

[@AaronRhoades]

"I don't get any of the fractal [axe fx] but the guys up front say it really adds to my lead tone." Translation: "all this fancy stuff is just for my monitor. The sound guys bypass everything and just use the axe fx." Lolol jk.

[@Mr27Fit]

Great guitars & amp, really Awesome gear.

[@ZakkiLowe]

Rebecca always asks about tunings and string gauges. Something I'm always curious about. Well done.👍

[@MargaretsLight]

yes! Mark Tremonti! one of my Guitar Gods! thanks PG!!!

[@premierguitar]

Hey seanbutlermusic, We actually filmed his Rig Rundown segment filmed when he was on tour with Creed during their reunion tour where they played two of their albums front-to-back (My Own Prison and Human Clay). Thanks for watching,

[@bingefeller]

Wow thank you!!! I can not wait to see this, Justin is awesome. Thank you!!

[@lorenkrug]

Rebecca your eyes tell it all.

[@sameerbankar6073]

HAHAHAHAHAHA HAHAHAHAHAHA

[@fendertremolo9793]

Rebecca was willing to risk it all

[@chusamusic1409]

100% she would have

[@MaestroJericho]

He's a fit good looking dude, does his rig rundown himself, shreds like a mofo, and writes hit rocks songs. Goals right there lol.

[@brobidart]

Bro… that palm-muting IS HEAAAVVVVY!!! Definitely lovin’ that Dual Rec sound!!! 🤘🤘🤘

[@gearhead2017]

the dunlop 1mm picks kick ass,I've used all kinds and I always go back to what I know

[@trod13]

Guys, just because you think it would be cool to see someone's rig that isn't on here, doesn't mean PG has't probably tried already to interview some of those guys on their rig. Sometimes bands are too busy or they just would rather not do it. It's their choice after all.

[@opethereal]

Met him last night. Nice guy! We chatted about King Diamond and his That Metal Show appearance.

[@bingefeller]

I don't think PG read these comments that much, or even take requests, but I would LOVE to see a Rig Rundown with Justin Derrico.

[@the1trueporkchop]

holy... crap... a rig run down with the actual artist and NOT the tech. i was already a big Tremonti fan, my respect just jumped 10x!

[@SalvoVecchioGuitar]

Mark rocks as always and Rebecca is so sweet

[@Songwriter4God]

You know, you guys have been getting to literally EVERY part of the rig now, but you skipped the mic at least in this. I'm not really sure if you ask now, since there haven't been too many rig rundowns I've been interested in lately, but you should ask what mics they use. That's HUGE, more than cables and picks for sure.

[@iwillnevergetone5]

Yes! I think that would make a lot of us System Of A Down Fans very happy!

[@Mendelian]

Geez, that Fractal Axe Fx is appearing EVERYWHERE since 2009 or somethin'.

[@heliobluesrock]

Premier Guitar really reads comments? So, let me express myself: I DO LOVE all your Rig Rundown videos! You guys do great stuff, help us a lot, and I appreciate it! But, please, as soon as you can, please, make a Steve Lukather's and/or The Edge's Rig Rundown! Thanks a lot, from a huge fan,

[@premierguitar]

Hey Bingefeller, We sure do read the comments and pay attention to the requests. Justin Derrico actually helped us out with a big video project that'll be online next month, so be sure to check back on YT and see the videos featuring him and his playing. Thanks for watching... and commenting! --PG Staff

[@AnotherGuitarAddict]

I'm pretty sure I read it's 6L6's that come in a lot of Mesa's. Ok, found one article. Google "tremonti uses 6l6 tubes" and there's a Guitar Player Mag article that comes up saying he uses them in his Bogner Uberschall as well.

[@MrUltraworld]

He has good taste in gear & it's set up really well.Seems like a nice guy.

[@Rusli1659LPSoldier]

great respect! Mark tremonti is a genius! Also he addicted Mesa boogie.

[@Marshallsatten]

I don't hear him mention the Bogner. I think it's interesting that along withe the 4x12 closed-backs with heads, that he also uses the Fenders with the open back. I can really hear the difference in the live recordings.

[@ILuvCreed]

Sorry Premier guitar that is not correct. Creed has been back together since 2009. The tour they are on is not a reunion tour as they have been touring 2009 2010 and now 2012. This summers tour is a celebration of My Own Prison when it first came out. Thus the album based concerts. Creed also is working on a second album since being back together which will be out later this year or 2013.

[@MountainDProductions]

It's just to make sure that that in case water gets spilled it doesn't ruin the pedal board and in case Marl's cable doesn't get caught on the board.

[@TempestaRiggs]

I can't wait for all of this Christmas gift buying to be be over so I can finaly send my Dual Recto amp to get moded by Voodoo amps. I hear that V Rock is a beast. Me thinks me might want to look into one.

[@BreakEleven]

I fucking met this guy on Saturday. Best night of my life.

[@MeFlyingPenguin]

Mark Tremonti is awesome. I'm not really a Creed fan, I have never liked Scott Stapp's singing. But Alter Bridge is *awesome* and way more talented than 99% of the other bands on the radio. His solo project was also fantastic! I understand that people like to hate on Creed, but if you do your research you will find that the instrumentalists are all extraordinarily talented, people just dislike the band because of the singer. Don't hate on someone without doing your research!!!

[@dogeboss9662]

Alter bridge sounds terrible compared to creed I don’t know what people are hearing when they like that crap alter bridge has zero hits and the songwriting is average at best even marks guitar work is sub par with that band

[@dogeboss9662]

And btw half the world loves Scott stapp his voice is outstanding and songwriting is un matched , the internet claimed that people didn’t like creed just like nickel back but everyone you ask says they love them

[@shadowfromsparksnv3253]

awesome rig setup

[@cayokrause]

6:15 Myles tweeting and photobombing.

[@cayokrause]

Pretty stupid mistake of mine.... LOL

[@dzonyyya]

It is not Myles. Actually that is Eric Friedman. He is Mark's rhythm guitarist in both Creed and his solo band.

[@theophany1770]

I thought the same at first

[@heathwatsonguitar]

He gets a great tone form his PRS & rig. Never liked the Double dragon pickups though. Any body ever heard of some one putting a double dragon in another guitar? You can buy em but never seen em used.

[@chrismontgomery8278]

Now THAT is a fuckin rig.

[@leachim66]

My mind would literally explode if there was a 1hr Foo Fighters rundown

[@KahnuevsKrake]

I remember seeing the guy who got Mark's guitar tell the whole story in a magazine about 4 years ago. Then the next year by complete chance I discovered it was sadly listed on ebay :(

[@samirrashid]

Mark's my man.

[@Mike240392]

Love how Eric Friedman is just in the background at 6:07 on his phone haha

[@ericellis2729]

I, myself, love Planet Waves cables. The only ones I'll use between my guitars and my amps.

[@mightyjake182]

I'd love for Premier Guitar to a rig rundown with After The Burial or The Faceless!

[@TimV93]

Though for the guitar he pulled out, only the 6th string is dropped down to B flat, the rest are in standard Eb tuning.

[@miroslavdimitrijevic3666]

REBECCA COME BACK BABYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY PLEAAAAAAAAAAASEEEEEEEEEE

[@luistijerina]

Do it, Premier Guitar! I don't mind if it's 4 separate videos (please include Nate) or a 1 hr long video, I will watch it.

[@JonasBygdemo]

Cool rig, and I bet his crew will agree!

[@Casey_J96]

he mixes sets so its just 10s on the unwound strings and 11s on the wound ones which I think is like 52 or something like that

[@VegaMaiden95]

that's it, I need to get and Axe Fx. it's everywhere!

[@TimV93]

They don't feel like 10s on a PRS, The 25 inch scale length and stoptail lets them hold up well down in C#

[@GuitaristAidan]

I don't really know this band at all (apart from one of my friends hates them lol) but the fact that he gave a fan his guitar is pretty fucking cool!

[@ajh199508]

that venue looks ridiculously similiar to brixton academy here in london

[@ricebowlranch]

It would be cool if you did a rundown with Bryce Avary of The Rocket Summer.

[@NickCasale]

YES!!! Ian thornley is amazing

[@DReidGuitars]

@premierguitar Brian Craddock of Daughtry is a really big influence on me as a guitarist, and even a greater musician. Can you guys please do a Rig Rundown on him and Daughty (Josh, Chris, J.P.). I don't want to sound winy, but PLEASE!!!!!!

[@iwillnevergetone5]

Premier Guitar, I see that this was during a Creed tour, but @6:05 that looks like Myles Kennedy at the mic with a PRS guitar. someone else maybe?

[@timelmore2]

I have never liked Creed, but props to Tremonti for doing his own rigrundown.

[@yobhsiFehT]

I was actually really into Creed for a while... ya know, in middle school and junior high:P lol Seriously, tho, I agree, Tremonti always seems like a really great guy.

[@soaringuitarist]

its creeds other guitar player.... named E-rock. hes actually on marks new album.

[@janeinarinc.9650]

so much!

[@Emogal1991]

they don't sound like copies, prs guitars are on parr with gibson for sound quality, some would even argue that they're better

[@ASquared007]

Mark gets respect for honoring Dime... \m/ R.I.P Darrell Abbott. Those single-cuts are pretty sick.

[@DReidGuitars]

FOR ALL THOSE CREED HATERS, IF IF WASN'T FOR CREED THERE WOULD BE NO ALTER BRIDGE!!! Creed and AB have 2 different styles, but doesn't that show how creative and talented Mark is. So can we all shut up and watch this man's guitar rig, IN PEACE!

[@PalhetaFrita]

Hey, a Fractal jut for lead tone! Why not?

[@MasonBangsDrums]

Fractal!

[@deltafit]

Love these rig vids, but I REALLY wish they would DEMO them too so we can hear them.

[@houseband239]

so since u guys do read the comments, can we have a rig rundown of Alex Lifeson and Geddy Lee's new Clockwork Angels setup?

[@pedraw]

I see you're doing your part.

[@Dazp94]

Mark is just ftw \m/

[@LesPaulDude100]

Do you guys have a video fro Lincoln Brewster or Noah Henson's setup? Love to see either of those guys.

[@HurricaneTBag]

Can you do David Davidson of Revocation? LOVE his tone.

[@richnation8423]

Love Creed! HATE me! That makes you YOU! You are a genius! With impeccable taste!

[@sixstringfretter]

I am always amazed that almost every time I see a rig, there are amps in there I have never heard of. So, I did a little research and found a Wiki page that list over two hundred amp manufactures. And the list is not complete! Every time I see a new one, I see if it's on the list and many times it's not. Like the Bludotone you see here @ 3:47 So, there are, being conservative, at least 300 world-wide. Who is buying all these amps? Just the big names alone crank out thousands a year. Crazy.

[@METALENTRANZ]

what is actually cool is that tremonti himself shows around his rig and not his guitar tech. Rock on tremonti

[@janeinarinc.9650]

I

[@Dan_is_a_liar]

Now that's what you call a rig!

[@Jkoziol72577]

When it just be easier to use a line 6 pod for this most of them tend to emulate different types of heads and effects would be easier than using three or four different amps altogether amp for clean and an another for rhythm and yet another for lead usually most amps have multiple channels but in his circumstance couldn't you just get it custom amp head they have different variations of all those amps together in one unit hold up you can still accomplish this with a line 6 or Fender Mustang

[@Jkoziol72577]

And what's with all the damn Guitar with open tuning see know how to do any real chords open tuning seems like it's pretty much the situation where if you make a cord you just put your finger down

[@oscarmike4888]

+john Francis koziol Jr (Drivin2Insanity) open tuning is mainly used for slide guitar.

[@Jkoziol72577]

+Oscar Mike why are you responding to such an Old Post. And a lot of people do use open tuning not just for slide guitar a lot of creed and Alter Bridge songs are done in open tuning. it's actually quite common in the Rock and metal nowadays. Question I also have two is this is an old video and this is an old response that I originally made so therefore I'm not concerned what anyone's opinion is from how long ago when I made my comment

[@oscarmike4888]

I know i realized when scrolled down further. And im just bored.

[@Casey_J96]

love that red one piece top PRS!

[@x7stringinJSCx]

So... what about the Bogner???

[@lliguf]

that Morley wah pedal rocks.,,.automatic on and off

[@veerchasm1]

“Pretty neat setup...” you go Rebecca!