Rig Rundown - Greg Koch

[@premierguitar]

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[@johnjo8024]

I think Greg is one of the world's most underrated greatest guitar players of all time. Combined with his sense of humor & personality... he is a beast.

[@lukeluquer4611]

underrated for sure

[@godbyone]

Yes he is in top his only problem is doesn’t play east coat. Md dc va area. I just heard him say Europe. F those people. Md dc Va area would. Turn out huge for him. We have a huge hole hole from Danny being gone. . And he can fill those shoe s

[@Andy-ri1ns]

Greg is a living, breathing encyclopedia of guitar chords, perfect technique and style. The guy could make an elastic band on a broomstick sound incredible.

[@kennethhacker1341]

Hahahahaha that's funny!

[@mikeburgoyne9133]

Well said 😁😁

[@Steve_9292]

Oh yes - the Rundown I've been waiting for. Thirty plus minutes of mighty Mansquatch. Dig it!

[@adrianoelvas4662]

Greg is hilarious...his playing is refreshing happy and crazy jus like him

[@Marcus_C51]

Oh man, he cracked me up-funny dude. AND I so like that he mentioned the 22 frets thing because yes, if you're in the key of B,...(as I tried to explain to some guy who was almost incredulous that I didn't like Strats with 21 frets for that very reason) Thank you Greg! What insane chops he has and it's a non-stop comedy show as well.

[@bradford_shaun_murray]

0:51 woah

[@valentino3191]

It's funny how much players obsess over vintage gear being superior and then you see a player like Greg using modern equipment that corrects all the shortcomings of older designs.

[@livingestudiolivesessions5787]

Vintage its not better.... its just some players needs to feel some history in tje fingers.. so it is what make you feel...

[@kwik2hear915]

The new fenders, sounds and play better than the old ones, sorry 😔. I've got a 2003 American Standard and it plays like a Cadillac 😎‼️

[@jeffrey.a.hanson]

I learned this in 2008. Had a popular college band. Got a Blues Jr., built a nice pedalboard, and my two guitars $350 Ibanez RG/$1k Nashville Tele. Great, except it was constant noise control. 2009 came and dropped the pedalboard for a Boss ME-70, mic’d the Blues Jr, and the Ibanez became #1. Bland pickups at home, sounded crystal clear in a bar with no hum. *That Nashville is still one of my favorite recording guitars but I gig with a noiseless Ultra Tele.

[@petermoss208]

if you really look into this further, it’s not even really about the gear but the volume level. people who listen to rock and blues rock aren’t trying to listen to music at ear bleed volumes because they are in the later part of their lives and realize you don’t need volume to listen intently. all the “drawbacks” of older equipment are actually superior in live settings without a PA, because they didn’t have huge FOH systems back then. As IFD’s and stage volume became a paradigm the equipment has followed that. It’s just old music vs new performance technique, not about quality. look at kids today, their music has to be at earbleed volume and they need other people all on MDMA to really enjoy it. we as guitarists aren’t as technical as we think, we all kind of just sound like ourselves in the end…

[@christopherweise438]

@@petermoss208 - Good points. Hendrix needed 3 100W Plexi full stacks because in those days PA systems couldn't handle guitar. He had to fill out Royal Albert Hall with stage volume.

[@MisterGuitarItalia]

First time I hear the cameraman laughing... I, on the other hand, was crying 'cause I don't even understand what he's playing... but it sounds soooo good!

[@LarsBauer74]

not only is Greg Koch an amazing player, but also such a funny guy, this clip had me cracking up several times. what an awesome dude!

[@jnh73]

This is the most... "normal" I've ever seen/heard Greg. He must've taken his Gristle Meds. ;) This was more of a conversation, less of a rundown. Love it! Top notch!

[@topografer]

The Greg is normal sure, but is it normal for the Greg to be normal?

[@yobhsiFehT]

"You know who you are! YOU'RE THERE RIGHT NOW!" 😂 John, I love you. Anyone who can even remotely keep up with Greg gets a gold star in my book! lol

[@TheElrondo]

This is absolutely under my Top 5 Rig Rundowns! *Bollinger&Koch* is unbeatable. Besides a great player Koch is a fantastic story telling machine. He's one of the peoples i really would like to meet in person.

[@anyhoot47]

Last time I seen Greg he was crossing the street in Wauwatosa. I tooted my horn and waved but he oblivious to his surroundings. Greg had a smile I've seen before, he had coffee. The first time I seen Greg play was in a little bar on Donges Bay Rd in Mequon. A bad date dragged me to see him and I had no idea who he was but I loved the tone he was playing. The funny thing about life is that you never know how short it really is. Almost two years ago I was diognost with cancer and I remember that day like it was yesterday. On the way home from the doctors I decided at the last minute to stop at Cream City. When I say last minute I mean, hold your coffee I'm gonna turn real quick. I figured, life truly is too short. Sometimes you just need to slow down and smell the new guitars. Greg just happen to be there that day and I had a chance to shake his hand and thank him for what he does. Being a former New Yorker I love his accent and his guitar playing speaks for itself.

[@Robert.Averkios.Antonsen]

John +Greg, hands down one of the best episodes ever!

[@achodesign]

There is not a single thing in this video that is not extremely positive! Awesome, cheers!

[@itsjohnnymillion]

I've seen him twice now and both have been the most delightful guitar-centric shows I've ever seen. Great player, great guy.

[@joecole8658]

There is absolutely nothing I dislike about these two gents. Class act all around.

[@Oilid]

I'd like to have a Greg Koch in my rig.

[@SalmiRahman]

HAHA! YES!!

[@christopherzatzke8589]

I'd settle for Kreg Goch!!

[@guitarlusteuphoria4507]

"Koch in your rig?" Sounds painful.

[@Oilid]

LOOOOOOOOL!!!!

[@roundbaby4749]

Guitar Lust Euphoria the other way around sounds more painful 😖

[@alenamusic888]

Such a phenomenal player!!!! God I love his playing....Thank you so much Premier Guitar for this amazing rundown! 🤩

[@dunemetal67]

1:15 harmonic tuning without missing a beat. JB cracks up

[@robertm2000]

Greg is hilarious and John can keep up with him! They let each other just be natural, and in doing so, there is a whale of a lot of information in there! One of the best rig rundowns you folks have done so far!!

[@morganghetti]

I haven't played a Reverend that wasn't perfectly finished and didn't play great. They are as good as any manufacturer IMO. Greg's is beautiful.

[@catboyzee]

Well, when you get YOUR OWN signature instrument you don't have to have (a plastic pickup ring)!!! Gotta love Greg Koch...LMBO!!!

[@richduffy13]

This is one of the best rig rundowns ever! Two great players discussing gear in a fun way.

[@fender4brad]

Greg is redunkulous! Always makes me smile and a lot jealous!

[@Liam_Doherty_UK]

Two of my favourite guitarists in one video. Greg is such a nice guy. John is a great guy too, it was a pleasure meeting him in Nashville last year. 👍

[@leonidastheking7830]

finaly JB talk to someone without looking down

[@leonidastheking7830]

@Carlos because the guy is too tall

[@leonidastheking7830]

@Carlos me too

[@johncarter4131]

There is no one, no one, like Greg Koch, his command of technique and tone is absolutely second to none and he is able to infuse his playing with his own sense of humour, the man is a genius!

[@joekimberlin264]

Greg: "The Internet blah, blah, blah..tone woods..." The Internet: "WE LOVE YOU GREG!!!" ( " you too John " :)

[@theguitaraholic3951]

Stellar rundown!! Greg’s personality is the best!! Great interview John!!

[@chrisbradshaw159]

Greg Koch is a superb guitarist and an excellent salesman. But I must admit these guitar tones are the the best I've ever heard on Ytube.

[@wooliegeek]

Gets my vote for the best PG artist interview. That great, and hilarious.

[@6557andrewg]

The best and longest rig rundown ever. I bet Greg drives his wife nuts. Awesome guitarist and loveable rogue 🎸👍

[@codysifford5470]

WTH is going on at Fender where you run off Greg Koch and John Mayer?

[@putzengiler]

and John Cruz...

[@denismguitar1552]

Freakin dumb is what!

[@bmorebob6624]

Exactly someone please explain this to me

[@putzengiler]

@@bmorebob6624 I don't know about Mayer and Koch but John Cruz was the numero uno master builder at the Fender Custom Shop was sacked by the Fender PC Police..I believe Mayer endorses PRS guitars now and Koch still endorses Fender CS and other guitars through Wildwood Guitars..

[@bexserver]

What a legend. It's like Greg Koch and Devin Townsend were cut from the same cloth!

[@KazKasozi]

This guy just kills me with his phrases. He had Bohlinger in one broad smile almost tore his face up. That's awesome guitar playing.

[@theguitarelectric5218]

Best guitar tone I have ever heard. I am blown away. Greg's playing and that amplifier are a match made in..... Thanks for the best rig run down ever.

[@kwik2hear915]

His tone drives me nuts, I he had a modeling pedal!!!!!

[@jeffmazzei8520]

Great Stuff , Premier Guitar John always does the Best Interviews, I’ve found that the other two that do the rig rundowns just don’t come across And ask the right questions. Great rig rundown

[@FYMASMD]

Just once I would like John to mildly disagree on anything with the player. He can be annoyingly agreeable.

[@Terribleguitarist89]

That retune at 1:15... smooth But that guitar and amp combo is killer. Can't beat the harmonic tremolo.

[@jerrymorganjr]

I'm pretty sure a 5 minute conversation with Greg would cure my depression.

[@evinoc]

This is what happens when someone who has practical knowledge gets listened to. This rig sounds so good, is versatile, and pretty light with little to carry. Expensive but great value for a pro rig. Rick Vito’s guitar is a beauty too

[@trillrifaxegrindor4411]

if i was john i would be sweating too,this close to greatness is like standing next to the sun.

[@Zach-Rosicka]

These two were made to connect on camera! Greg is without a doubt, my favorite soul and personality in the entire music world! Ole’ Greg got John right out of his shell. Loved it! Oh and the gear and tone🙌💪🚀

[@GaryCainMusic]

mind-blowingly creative player.

[@sld454]

Love the Greg & John comedy show.. Also a great guitar and a cool amp.. 🎸

[@mikeburgoyne9133]

Always admired his playing. Wow. My favourite episode of Big Rundown yet. What a super person Gregg is and now I’m even a bigger fan

[@KevinMajka]

I love the gristletone pickups in my Tele! Thanks Premier Guitar for sharing this! And it's Sonic Blue!!!! not powder blue. HA!

[@BK-lx5mo]

I hope John stuck around and sat-in on a few songs during the gig. Love to hear you two jam.

[@weschilton]

Greg Koch is so underrated.... damn

[@timcorbridge6772]

You could gauge this just alone from John's armpits sweating, even with the volume turned off. Amazing.

[@ronleccese8678]

Just look at the smile on bolinger's face while Greg is playing. Priceless.

[@morganalvarez5925]

Man i love this mans jazzy blues guitar playing so cool

[@seanhershey3390]

A great ambassador..always a pleasure.

[@rubrshrk]

There are lots of words about what an awesome player Greg is. Hanging out with him at Wildwood was both a hoot and a holler!

[@markriffalo27]

John and greg. What could go wrong? I love these two human beings

[@GregoryPearsonMusic]

This is the best rig rundown I have watched - and the formula is simple: cool people talking honestly about stuff we're interested in. Lots of humor and insights as well.

[@joeurbanowski321]

Love that “question “ in the middle of that musical diatribe..!!👍🏼❤️

[@thomast596]

I used to get to watch him play for free in a little club in Green Bay! Miss those days

[@rch6650]

Proud to call Greg a local hero.....AND,It's nice to see someone that knows about gear for a change.

[@alphadork1]

I saw DeVotchKa in that same club back in February. Great venue! And Greg's rig is fun to see!

[@ZacWilkersonMusic]

Greg is one of my favorites. He should be a household name. He is in my house at least.

[@EYECOMEINPEACE]

So glad this wasn't 10 min. Love GK.... God he's soooooo good. And 13 people at this point gave a thumbs down? Odd.

[@pattOnTheHead]

13 tonewood deniers

[@jbizley]

Greg Koch is amazing. Video helped me really appreciate John Bolinger. He's a true fan of music and a real pro

[@picnicpointopenmic572]

I got to see Greg playing in Sydney a few times when he was working with the Fender at their promotion shows. Awesome player, very funny and tall.

[@fives.]

Mansquatch is the Will Sasso of electric guitar, I've wanted this for a long time lol. Shame on Fender for letting him slip out the backdoor

[@gagebowers6249]

Will sasso wtf cracked me up dude haven't heard that name in long time

[@gagebowers6249]

I feel like a goob for saying wtf....but wtf I'm drunk who cares

[@andrewtregoning]

The chief engineer of laughter and cheer? Oh right on!

[@ALEEN517]

Freakin right on. Love you both. Every time I hear Greg play, he makes me smile, or chuckle.

[@grandudetonesnob7107]

The skronk und schtank are strong in this one! Wundebar!!!

[@Pstaines439]

John, you're awesome! I saw Greg do a Fender 'gig', man, what a night!!!!

[@MetalSonicBricks]

Respect the Koch.

[@KTGHATS]

love him or hate him, the man uses Reverend, smart man.

[@scalfaroc]

Greg Koch seems like such down to earth dude.

[@teilhardomega9731]

Petition to have John and Greg play together

[@manothemtns2]

I began to be intrigued by Greg (can I call him Greg?!) around 2011/12 and was looking for a particular guitar review, and, of course, I bumped into his incredible capabilities on a 'Wildwood 10" video featuring ten different Fender Custom Shop guitars, as spec'd by Wildwood Guitars in Louisville, Colorado. I'm from the southwestern part of the state but had visited Wildwood a few times while on various trips to the Denver area. Incredible shop! I quickly found myself watching all sorts of Fender and Gibson reviews piloted by Mr. Koch, and it wasn't long before I started to think that he was singularly the best guitarist I'd ever encountered. And in the last twelve years, he's only gotten better. He plays on a level which I just can't understand, entwining numerous musical genres into the same video, completely seamlessly. To this day, I remain an absolutely huge fan and still believe him to be the best guitarist/musician on the planet! I hear that he's just as good a human being as he is fingerboard tactician. I can easily believe it!

[@karlsocasau]

He's a great great musician ! so talented, great humor too

[@phallystorm]

Love Greg!!!! His playing is out of this World. Great Guy, very friendly, funny, and has a great personality. How could you not Love Him?

[@MrWilly2204]

This Koch simultaneously makes me want to pick up my guitar and play and/or take it outside and smash it.

[@YesuAiNimen]

Smashing your guitar outside where your neighbors can see you is really dramatic and childish.......that's why I chose bonfire.

[@palm444]

Seeing KMT next weekend. Can't wait!!!

[@jstrat121]

Greg has a great personality and sense of humor......just discovered his playing today.

[@DanLeRoy]

even for Greg the "Bam-Bam in heat" comment was hilarious and he's a really funny guy

[@DennisAlvarezMusic]

Greg you're one of those funky, jazzy, bluesy kinda' Rock-a-billy guitarists that just blows my mind. Love it! You are definitely unique in a medium that it is so difficult to be original!

[@jenton70]

Interesting time to be a guitar fan. I remember Greg as a lanky, long-haired guy working at Uncle Bob's music in West Allis, WI giving lessons. I took a few. He was always great and always hilarious. And now he's a youtube star with his own equipment line. Awesome, he deserves it! We live in a prefab music era. Guitar gods would be a thing of the past if it weren't for youtube guitar culture. The Pedal Show guys, Anderton's, Koch, Josh Smith, Andy, etc are like old friends now. Carrying an old and flickering torch.

[@wesworach7441]

Greg Koch is probably the best player in the World today ! His sound is absolutely amazing too ! The Real Deal ! ...

[@donfilkins298]

How can anyone be so talented?

[@chrislestermusic]

Those guitars are soooooo cool. Well, done Greg and Reverend.👏🏻

[@ckallaher]

You might think there wouldn’t be much to a rig rundown with the Tele straight into an amp guy, but you’d be wrong! Who needs a pedalboard with you’ve got the incredible Mr. Koch and his eponymous two-panel amp? I could listen to him talk all day but his playing is really unparalleled.

[@ITheFight]

What a great Rig Rundown, all on point. John was all over that, familiar territory and tone.

[@Riverdeepnwide]

" ... sorry, we digress." Damn. Lads, you two digressing in conversation is happily as interesting as Greg's from here there and everywhere playing. Digress away to your heart's content it's all good this is fun!

[@John-z8g9z]

The Greg Koch Trio played a late night show in NYC near Times Square and they were all dressed in Pink Bunny costumes but they sounded Amazing! 🎸🥁😎🤣😅

[@nazmoking3171]

Wow the world’s 2 best guitar noodlers and pitch men get together for a video - very cool. I admire the skills of both of them!

[@TheBigGuppy]

And ..... Fishman don't advertise this but the USB power supply system for the Fluence pickups can be installed and used to power EMG or other brands of active pickups. :)

[@RicksHitPicks]

THE Rundown I have been waiting for! JB + Greg = Gristle-icious.

[@MicheleFranchini]

I could listen to The Greg for hours! Please make this interview a recurring thing. 🙂

[@7775Kevin]

Greg lives right down the road from me. Haven’t met him but I’d like to. Great player.

[@williamknell864]

What a f#%*ing character. And so pragmatic about gear, and perfecting simplicity while simplifying perfection= that guitar and that amp. Awesome outcomes. Sounds fantastic.

[@fatsuperfly]

Best tele pick ups! I can play metal on them and they sound bigger than a humbucker! Very clean, and pick attack, these are my go to. Hopefully they do a 7 string version.

[@davidg-oo1ox]

Great interview. John and greg have great chemistry

[@glassslide]

That was friggin PHENOMENAL!! LMAO and what SMOKING HOT playing!!

[@anatoly_trifonov]

That was a pure entertainment.

[@andyc5729]

Great stuff, thanks JB and the Gristlemeister.

[@goswo]

Greg is the Dad of inspirational crazy playing. Sound is not only in the fingers etc, it comes from personality. In Gregs case, it must be far away from the norm - so is his playing. I dig it, know what I mean... :-)

[@bmorebob6624]

He really does seem to have so much fun playing