Rig Rundown - Journey's Neal Schon (2014)

Article and photos: bit.ly/NealSchonRR2014
Schon’s well-documented history of guitars includes a plethora of Gibsons and Kramers, but his current #1 is a NS-15 Neal Schon Signature Model from PRS (he also carries a few NS-14s on the road as well).
Every aspect of the design had Schon’s fingerprints on it and it went through many incarnations before finally settling into the current specs. The NS-15 is strung up with a set of .009-.042 D’Addario strings (he ups the 6th string to .046 for dropped tunings).
Most of Schon’s guitars feature a Fernandes Sustainer as well as a DiMarzio Fast Track 2 pickup in the neck position and a Seymour Duncan Custom Custom in the bridge. He uses medium Dunlop celluloid picks, although recently he’s been using his fingertips more during solos-which he explains has opened up different tones.
Even though Schon has a guitar boat loaded with PRS guitars, his go-to on “Lights” is a relic’d Fender Custom Shop Stratocaster. The bridge pickup and headstock is reversed and the relic job is straight from the custom shop.
To finish seeing and reading about Schon's setup, visit: bit.ly/NealSchonRR2014

[@paulcowart3174]

He's a super nice guy Actually let me play his guitars when I was a lowly security guy back in the original Journey days Let him do what he wants

[@9unslin9er]

I hear he's a real douchebag to Trump supporters, including Arnel.

[@InfamouslyCantankerous]

Neal is such a great player. Underrated in my opinion.

[@jaeden2806]

110% legend

[@paulglover7048]

I agree. Great guitarist!!!!

[@marko6831]

How can a guy universally recognised as one of the greats be "underrated" ???

[@filipdemeyst8842]

Is he rated? Where? By who? Why???

[@peanutbutterisfu]

@@marko6831 yeah he’s the complete opposite of underrated actually! The band he’s in sold what 60 million albums? The greatest hits album spent like 15 years on the billboard 200 charts which is the second highest in the history of recorded music, was still selling 500,000 albums per year as of the late 2000’s when nobody was buying albums, it’s 15xs platinum.they still tour arenas, he played with Santana at 15 years old, he has guitars and gear built for him that fans can buy over the years, widely respected by all the pro players and the last thing I’ll say he’s in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame! Pretty hard to call someone underrated when they are in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. If you want to use the word underrated use it for a guy like Terry Kath who would was the best guitarist of the 70’s but didn’t get the credit because he passed away far too young he pretty much was one of the first shred guitarists and had an absolutely amazing Voice his picture should be next to the word underrated in the dictionary that what the word actually means.

[@draper858]

any guitarist that knows tone, phrasing, and technical ability respects Neil schons playing. if you don't hear or understand it, you have not had enough experience to get it yet.

[@filipdemeyst8842]

That's bs.

[@hazor777]

Ha! The comment above is a complete idiot -I agree with everything you say and more Schon is a great player and knows the Ins and outs of rigs and how to get the most out of them to compliment his style

[@mike72728]

@@filipdemeyst8842you are wrong. That is why prince studied this man for years and eric clapton tried to recruit him at 15 but unfortunately Santana had already scooped him up.

[@Earthwormjimm]

I grew up on Journeys greatest hits cd on repeat and by the time I went 20 years playing guitar, today I revisited the entire cd again and realized what a genius player he is. From tone to phrasing the man is a legend

[@adamdrummer1991]

His solo on who’s crying now is superb

[@alexmurphy5289]

He’s got some incredible licks and overall I believe his lead lines are his best asset. Seriously inspiring player

[@mikaellewis9507]

So cool that after 40-50 years of playing, Schon is still learning and discovering new things.

[@zombee38]

that applies to ALL musicians

[@EVEROSFP1]

You can't fully learn even in a1000 lives... that's the real beauty.. always a student and far more even better always a beginner.

[@Funny-bf8xf]

of course......

[@216trixie]

Neal joined Santana at 15. He's earned his due.

[@AnonContributor]

Love that Neal is such a tone freak. Great guy, great player. Icon. Just wish he'd stop wearing 4 jackets, 3 hoodies and 2 long sleevers. Guy is always layered up like he's pulling ice cores in Antarctica! lol... Neal rules.

[@Evan-tj1te]

Don't quote me on this, but I'm almost positive I've read somewhere that he's got a health condition that causes him to be cold all the time. I can't remember what it's called but my aunt is the same way. She actually wears sweaters in the middle of July in Texas lol

[@alfredooliva5175]

Please dont judge. Neal might be anemic or have some sort of thyroid or autoimmune disorder that make many people feel cold when it may not be. its all in our blood people have different reactions to temperature..

[@Challender]

He is a LIving Legend!

[@donaldcampbell6296]

I saw this guy live with journey back in the early 1980s in Pittsburgh, he’s a unbelievable guitar player.

[@jeffpodrug8942]

I've loved Neil Schon since the early 70s. He's was an inspiration for my personal guitar journey.

[@TomPark1986]

I've always loved his guitar tone.

[@RhonVanErman]

Great to hear Neal talk about volume in a real way and that you don't have to be plowed over by it. Appreciate the in depth questions. Good job! Love your playing Neal.

[@elpfanjahrling4668]

One Of My Favorite Guitarest 🎸 LOVE HIS SOLO STUFF And his Work With Soul Sirkus ect... Great Guitarest all Around...

[@wmg1958]

Man, I wish Journey had a song titled AWESOME, cuz I would use it right now! I appreciate both you and Terrance for keeping it light-hearted and informative. BE GOOD TO YOURSELF!

[@gph9674]

Dude put's out some wonderful riffs. Thank's Niel.

[@brianmiller3974]

I loved the way he played with Santana and on the first three Journey albums.

[@quintonkrull5086]

Neal inspired me to play guitar after I saw them for my birthday back in 2016 it has changed my life for the good

[@Diggerdog2nd]

Been a fan of Neal's playing since the 70's. Mainly when he slows it down and plays more soulful and melodic. That's when he is at his best. I don't really care for it when he plays fast and try's to shred.

[@satancock6934]

agreed

[@andyowen7636]

Agreed

[@brianskinner5212]

you obviously haven't heard his solo album specifically "beyond the thunder"

[@5starcomment]

A brilliant album from start to finish...

[@sharkusvelarde]

He shreds just fine, your nuts!

[@caleshtcincredibles]

great player , super humble nice guy , seen him play live and he is scary good !

[@thumplife792]

There's so much to learn from Neil Schon and his amazing musicality. Everyone talks about Steve Perry, but those iconic riffs and solos are all Neal. Not to put Steve Perry down, but to lift Neal up. Without Neal's playing the songs just wouldn't have the same feel.

[@davidstock2713]

I messaged neil last year 2020", during one within his home studio videos, towards his strat he was playing during this particular video. He messaged me back approx 15-minutes post my message to him, his responce was " Love em " Schon not only a stellar guitarest, but also has a stellar sence of humor. 2nd to none within pauses, one can never predict when/where his next pause will occur. Schon most likely has forgotten more tricks, than most guitarests will ever know. What a great person he truely is to acknowledge his believers.

[@johndanher7392]

Beyond The Thunder is one of my all time favourite Albums, magical.

[@sprigmackanover1836]

I love how he has the Fernandez sustainer in all his guitars

[@geetallygee5089]

It’s NEAL SCHON everybody❣️ 🎸

[@picassoboy52]

Yes. We can see that.

[@88_TROUBLE_88]

Nuh uh? For real?

[@Alaskastratcat]

Need to do a updated rig rundown on Neal set-up! He is using Friedman Amps with Journey Through Time. His tone is the best I have ever heard from him!

[@paulcowart3174]

Which model is he using ? Thanks 👍

[@paulcowart3174]

Which Friedman model ?

[@88_TROUBLE_88]

@@paulcowart3174 JJ

[@prestongarvey4085]

He uses evh 5150 el34 version now

[@tonygomez8979]

Remember the partying late 70s early eighties Haight -Ashbury ,man Those were some crazy fun young days ,keep JAMMIN Neal Schon

[@megamania501]

What the heck? Schon was playing with Santana when he was 15 back in 1969. From then until now I'm sure he's played through tons of equipment...literally...and he knows exactly what he's doing when it comes to equipment and has a legit reason for why he's using whatever it is that is part of his rig. So when there are people posting on here saying crap about his choices when it comes to his volume, rig size, etc...I'm guessing that, simply put, he knows something that they don't. And, as Austin Millbarge once said, we mock what we don't understand.

[@brianjones8432]

I think a good part of it is them never having had the opportunity to use the equipment. Hell, most people commenting aren't even players. Another is Schon has always embraced technology. He was using guitar synths as soon as they were out, was always changing his rig up with whatever was new at the time. One thing that always made him interesting as a player was that his tone kept evolving. So it's no shock to see something like the Axe FX sitting in his rig now. I also wouldn't be shocked if there is a Kemper mixed in there in the next few years.

[@Anointed333]

Right on

[@surinaam1186]

Having experience doesn't automatically make him right in his choises. It's easy to disregard valid critisism with the whole "Well try to do it better then" arguement. Sound isn't the only factor when it comes to choosing gear for these people, maybe he got tired of using the old gear and thinks changing into a more modern setup will make him reinvent his sound. Doesn't neccessarily mean it's always for the better though.

[@finarollerz]

Truth is, it doesn’t matter that much what he plays he is still gonna sound great! Oh yeah and he used to have his own guitar co! Yeah I think he knows a thing or two.

[@RajeshPatel-ft2vg]

Neal schon is a awesome guitar 🎸 player love his solo albums also Journey &Santana looking forward to new Journey cd again excellent guitar player 👏...Ray Patel

[@nickkokenspargermusic8666]

He’s a very Clapton esque player in his approach to writing his solos and literally putting the musical elements of his solo first

[@shirtsguitar]

Wow. One of my fav !

[@tkalbfeld1]

Thanks for the 'Saran Wrap' tip!! I hated playing outside due to dust and sand etc getting on my pedalboard. I use vintage pedals, they sound the best!!

[@marko6831]

He used to be so clean but now the fast stuff is just mush. When he slows down he's unbelievable

[@rmaclema]

I would love to know if any of the people leaving negative comments here would have the stones to say those things to Neil's face. What has Neil done? Had a fantastic career. By all means, sit in the peanut gallery and throw stones. Says more about you than it does about him.

[@johnnywonka1211]

Richard MacLemale. welcome to the real world buddy !

[@UndeadScourge]

I would say it to his face. Idc. He wont do shit about it either

[@martinpanks992]

Neil, what a dude..

[@johnqpublic2013]

I would have liked to have heard the story of how he got the job of Neal's guitar tech!!! It is one of the most coveted! Neal is actually one of the most under rated guitarists of all time. He can easily stand toe to toe with ALL the greats! Eddie, RR, Yngwie, Vai, Satch, and on and on! He is so humble, he can easily drop a thousand names of the greatest players he has played with over the decades! Neal, you are a living legend! PERIOD!

[@Zero-di9mz]

LOL DID YOU HEAR HIM IN THIS VIDEO? hes trying to shred and he only plug 1 note out of 5 really really.... really really bad playing tbh i love the 80s journey stuff and his playing in that records but damn he play like a total amateur tbh put him at pair with vai you can only laugh

[@StevePenningtonoO7]

Proto Razor no what is laughable is you and your comment

[@jakobundikarus]

Well...If you see him live....He's still got all the chops. Feels a little like the presence and treble hurt the ears...but that's nothing unusual with old bands....Rig just looks like he does whatever he wants :D. Keep it coming Neal!

[@88_TROUBLE_88]

That black prototype signature guitar is a fuckin beauty! Gorgeous instrument and just all of the function you're looking for..

[@johnnydorsey650]

By far one of the best guitarists ever.A technical genious.Ive been a fan since the beginning and one of my greatest influences.I know and have worked with some of the best guitar players out there.I don't get star struck but I think I'd be in awe of meeting Neal just because I've admired him for so long.

[@michael_caz_nyc]

Today I Re-Listened to " Of a Lifetime " - Neal's Best Guitar work. What a song.

[@picassoboy52]

You like it best. Doesn't mean it's his best. Everyone has a favorite

[@bgrierofficial]

That is one beautiful guitar - the PRS

[@johnboforsyth5970]

what a rig!!

[@keithmitchell6792]

Neal is great

[@Merrillizer]

Neal Schon = LEGEND. That Journey Houston LIVE 1981 is KONG. 🤟🤟

[@yourdollar]

We like it !

[@lifeinlimbo2186]

I used cellophane/shrink wrap to protect my pedal board from spilled drinks by audience members too close to small stages. Keeps sweat,blood and,or any other body fluids off it,too.

[@decacards5250]

Neal is 5' 5", which surprised me, I always thought he was 5' 9" or 5' 10".

[@ianburton8050]

He was 5_9 but he had some bone cut out of his legs (he said to make some plectrums) but I think he just wanted to look smaller and younger.

[@MrJackrockerman]

@@ianburton8050 lol

[@benlogan430]

He’s a rock star so he’s about 10 feet tall! On stage anyway!

[@acm1350]

Deca- who cares how tall or short Neal is? That has no relevance whatsoever to his talent. None.

[@elpablosky6300]

on the 70´s and 80s he looks taller because was slim and wearing a skinny pants !

[@bassplayersayer]

OH yea, If your in the Akron/Cleveland area let me know we can hang out in my studio. Rock On Neal!

[@WardisKing-kf3jz]

Dam i love Neals playing :)

[@donpetersen2746]

Mr Schon, had to throw in Mr cause when your famous the Mr is required, ask Mr Big they will confirm lol. The way you play from your soul is incredible, majestic! You lit up guitar players over the world with the feel not a million notes. Just a fan showing appreciation as a guitar player myself.

[@SticksAandstonesBozo]

Neal may be the actual most underrated player of all time. He was on tour with Santana when he was 15

[@gunsandguitars6678]

just bought a sustainer guitar couldn't be more happier, more control is always better☆☆☆

[@bulldawg2764]

the whole time Neil was talking all I could think was "Damn he looks like Leonard from Big Bang Theory"

[@StevePenningtonoO7]

bulldawg2764 yeah and he's famous and you're not so what

[@88_TROUBLE_88]

That's all you could think of the *_entire_* time he's running thru his gear and offering insight into the tone he's spent decades achieving? The only thing on your mind is how much the guy resembles another guy? Well, that's some courageous honesty, to proclaim publicly to the world that your mind is on how a couple of guys look to you.. Wow. Hey, to each their own tho, and who am I to tell you what you should be studying, when I prefer water in regards to what floats my boat..

[@punkinhaidmartin]

I have one of four ever produced of a design that Neal Schon had the Gibson custom shop build for him and a protytpe for the q400 series. I wish I knew how to play it.

[@sawdust6968]

one of the BEST!!! GUITARIST EVER!!!!!!!!.

[@Peart5220]

From what I understand, the guitar sound has NOTHING to do with wood construction ( I'm talking about electric guitars ), it's about the pickups, strings, neck, fretboard, frets, settings, etc...Correct me if I'm wrong.

[@Deebz270]

You're partially wrong (or partially right....). All have a bearing on the voicing of an electric guitar. Though (as a guitar tech) I'd say that the deciding factor is the electronics/signal chain. With PRS - it is mostly the neck/frets (as with Gibson), that give the instant playability (I've never picked up a PRS that doesn't play well... Unlike some Gibsons and Fenders... It's all about consistancy with PRS).

[@bluezsb]

the scarf sweatshirt and heavy jacket looks really comfortable playing the guitar.

[@chrispfeifer7628]

Neil has been playing for decades and still plays like a hungry 20 year old trying to make it. You can tell her loves playing, loves music. One of the greatest

[@MrKnisterable]

Amps 27:30 btw, other rig rundowns showing Marshalls, Diezels and Blackstars Series One

[@joefox9765]

According to the gauges of preference their sounds are all unique. To get that sound you need that quality of strings. It's not the guitar and it's not the gear so much as the importance of the strings and their gauges to mimic that artist. Everyone has a unique preference according to the sound they want. Neil has the most wide range of effects I have ever seen of a guitarist at his disposal at one time. He's quite a shredder also. And can play some of the most incredible Slow Blues solos I've ever heard

[@ygurawu-akido-fu2061]

SWEET.

[@nickywhitmore4350]

A great guitarist bout all I can say about this guitarist badass

[@bobthwarts4849]

Neal is awesome. NEAL IS AWESOME. For guitar this is seriously a great interview. I aint fuckin around when I say this. Thanks brotha

[@charlesjirkovsky14]

That man doesn’t age.

[@MrROTD]

I was told I sound like Neil Schon and I take it as a compliment

[@danvelgtr]

Great Video , love the Fernandez sustainer , but for me i just cant' get them to work or they stop working after a while. Wonder who Neal gets to look after these.

[@user-hl8ii2cs6h]

Wishing you happiness as you celebrate your special day together! Wishing you love as you look forward to many happy years ahead! Congratulations! On your Wedding Day!

[@marknorris3769]

wow !

[@wmg1958]

A few posters here are knocking Neal Schon, but what sets him apart from other guitarists is that he listens, to what is happening on stage, to the musicians around him. He spends several minutes, around 7:30 (talking about tone and then into feedback) and 8:30 (recording mix), 9:30 (hearing and mixing, sound spectrum) talking about what he hears, not what he plays. I remember at a Bammies (Bay Area Music Awards) show some years ago, B.B. King was playing with Neal and Pat Travers. Its an understatement to say they are all good guitarists, but Neal backed off so as to compliment King while Travers was a bit too forward...kind of surprising because Travers has a great Blues touch-he was probably just "in the moment." Neal was listening though and worked with B.B. King's tone and style, and King was definitely the BIG dog that night. Neal Made sure to give him his due. All throughout this interview Schon talks about tone and feel. Sitting there playing you could miss how selective he is in what and when he plays in a band situation. I always thought he was one of the more musical soloists in Rock and to get that distinction, you have to use your ears as much if not more than your fingers.

[@LiberTBo]

Bill, you're comment is riddled with "Bay Area" Elitist attitudes...hey man, I'm an older guy, I don't have time to try to live through the 1980's again ....you're welcome to roll in the "Journey" manure until "Hell freezes Over"

[@wmg1958]

Terrance Hill Hi Terrance, I believe what you're trying to say is..."ANY WAY YOU WANT IT THAT'S THE WAY YOU NEED IT!" Rest assured that "WHEN THE LIGHTS GO DOWN IN THE CITY" we San Franciscans certainly "DON'T STOP BELIEVIN'" Yours "FAITHFULLY", Bill

[@LiberTBo]

Bill, Honestly, Journey was one of the "ground zero " bands of the 1980's where-who was still trying to control the media by themselves. albums and now antiquity sound boards ...All of the jargon being populated by a "guitar tech" who more likely than not was even alive during Journey's "salad days," in the late 1970's up to today's reality. I never have had nor would I have an axe to grind with Neal's guitar playing...Quite frankly in view of the fact that Journey was one of the top band to enter the "stadium rock" era, it was all an adventure for everyone...sadly Neal lost a larger amount of his hearing capabilities due to the Titanic amount of stadium volume sound to affect everyone from the stage to the high seat rafter in the coliseums. In my mind, its difficult to imagine "Journey without Steve Parry's incendiary vocal sound tracks...it just not the sane today...as it was when I was 23 years old, and Schon's about 4-5 years younger than me, sadly, no one can compress time...if it were feasible, I'm certain Journey would be on the "A" List. No one can honestly deny Steve Parry's nearly immortal contributions to this band, the music loving public, and lastly to infinity....Rock on Bay Area Band, your legacy is intact, and you're exceptionally capable of throwing down the "final fight" Legends all .....

[@kkkenino]

Terrance Hill

[@michaeltrees6872]

I agree!

[@loraljohnson]

I swear, that pedal controller at 20:07 is a re-worked ADA MC-1 midi controller. I have 2 of them for my ADA MP-1 Preamps. It looks like they cut it down to size because the MC-1 has 11 red buttons along with a LED display, where this has 7 buttons and no display. If you look close, you can see where they added a piece of what looks like wood to the left side, which is the side they would have cut off, but the wood isn't on the right side. But an MC-1 has the same shape, same red buttons and even the white stripe, although the stripe on the MC-1 is slightly above the buttons, and not in the center like that.

[@nikolauseder]

Neal is a Genius!

[@swfern]

Well said Richard! Could he do it all with a 100 watt Marshall and a Twin...yes. But so what. Every time I see him he sounds phenomenal. How many unforgettable guitar parts has he come up with? Everybody is an expert and a critic. Go see a show and get a lesson in chops, composition and tone. Better yet, go play a show and get as many great sounds as he does. Yes, it's all in his hands. The gear he uses is just his chosen pallet.

[@victorycrosby4896]

Loved Santana love look into the future which still holds true today.journey was doing an album in New Orleans during mardi Gras mid 80's and my ship U.S,S. AUSTIN LPD4 docked next to the pier the band was set up in a warehouse at.they gave our crew all kind of stuff.those dudes are legend and quite down to earth.i always been a fan always will be....I got the tramps green Zack Myers prs se.....Im into green guitars like Neal's there,might have to add to list of acquirements I like his better.that and always wanted a l.p. style w/trem.

[@sbrave]

I agree with his studio technique. I prefer to record with the guitar lower in the mix. Totally different feel!

[@manuelsalazar3938]

Man, how does it feel to just hold the guitar of a legend? I wouldn't have returned it to him so easily 😅

[@guiltyspark66]

Lots of people saying negative things about Schon's playing, clothes, hair, etc. I listen to real heavy shit and am not a Journey fan, but I will recognize talent. Schon played the right notes for those Journey songs to take them to another level, maybe wrote them too. He's a super tasteful player when he wants to be.

[@brianjones8432]

Amen..... Regardless of the type of music you might like, you can always respect true talent. Hell, 90% of the metal guys look up to Schon as being a monster player. At the height of the 80's metal era he was one of the guitar players asked to come in on the Hear N' Aid project even though he was doing what most of those guys would have considered to be pop at the time, simply because they knew he was a shredder. Nothing wrong with having total respect for talent.

[@12ealDealOfficial]

I like Neal's thoughts on playing in the track a lot, actually. That's kind of the way I like to do things as well if I have the opportunity. Here I thought he was just going to ramble on about his signature guitar but I really learned a few things from this guy. Thanks!

[@chrisv5205]

I basically started playing guitar over 30 years ago because of Neal Schon. In fact, my first guitar (that I still have) is a Gibson Les Paul. Having said all that, why on Earth would such a legendary guitar player need all of that junk? That's effects with guitar, not guitar with effects. When he plays, his signal is so wet, I can hardly make out what he's playing until he lands on note.

[@petesorensenguitar]

He's playing through a 20 watt practice amp, dude...He's literally just pissing around before he plays a show.

[@brianmiller3974]

I luv him

[@kjguitarman]

Great, great songwriter and player. Cool guy too. City by the bay ee aaa…

[@marclopez4269]

when did he start using the seymour duncan custom custom pickup on the bridge?

[@shatnershairpiece]

How about a hairpiece rundown?

[@YaoEspirito]

+shatnershairpiece Yeah, he looks a little like Don Rickles or someone, with a bad rug.

[@BLASTZONE-qp9un]

+shatnershairpiece ha ha exactly

[@5urg3x]

+shatnershairpiece Hah is he bald? I couldn't even tell..

[@carvinblack]

R.I.P. Don.

[@brianjones8432]

You do realize the man is in his 60's, right??? lol..... Kids these days....

[@craigponzio236]

at 12:25 actually this video shart da bed kinda but Neil is a Badass

[@Bflatest]

I met Paul once in Dallas at a show and he had his guitars out to show. I asked him to play one to try it out and he said NO you can't afford one of these. So I have made sure I never afford one since then. what a horrid thing to say to a guy.

[@billydeewilliams9104]

A cool dude.

[@michaelleon3819]

talk about OVER kill?! ever see the rig rundown for Los Lonely Boys? i think he uses a strat into a wah into an over drive into a twin reverb and a mic in front.. and he has one of the most amazing tones ever!

[@mattfuller4307]

Yes Henry garza is a great player too not to mention his tone is amazing and the whole band kicks ass!

[@mattfuller4307]

Henry uses two twins and a Marshall jcm 2000 2 tubescreamers and wah

[@tbrhunter]

Michael Leon

[@Deebz270]

WTF are the Los Lonely Boys? Never heard of em... oh and it's OVERDRIVE (one word). Sigh... SMH! The trend these days is for popular bands to run (via the rig) to FOH (into the PA). Aside from negating the need for back-busting back line of Marshall stacks, requiring more heavy transport (more cost and emissions...), it is easier on the ears, for those on stage. Don't you ever listen to what these guys say in these interviews?

[@merqury5]

what is the song playing in the intro?

[@tonymarinelli7304]

Neal and Lukathef are tied for first as my favorites with a bit of an edge fo4 Luke.

[@markpappas]

only the finest saran wrap for the best tone

[@kennethc3266]

Legendary? ABSOLUTELY

[@BryanSmith66]

As an IT guy I can really appreciate his attention to power filtering as well as the battery backup unit.

[@Todesnuss]

A semihollow with a recessed floyd is quite unusual

[@paulcowart3174]

Worked with him at a Journey/Loverboy concert back in the day Super nice guy and actually let me play a couple of his guitars and chatted with me for about twenty minutes Steve Perry LoL totally opposite 🤣

[@AngelMartinez-qs3cf]

Great video, I have a question, how is Neal able to put his flat picks on the side of the guitar? Is there a way I can put it on my guitar? Is there some kind of adhesive used? Thanks.

[@hchoe741]

Angel Martinez double sided tape probably

[@stevepalmer1847]

Double sided tape.get it from a golf supplier- used when you change grips.

[@fintanoclery2698]

Angel Martinez magic

[@qrptedmac]

He (Schon) mentioned that he went back and fourth with Gibson to get a signature model till it "fell apart". I have read that Gibson finally told Neal to forget it. I have read that he was, shall we say, challenging to work with. Or a PIA.

[@CaribSurfKing1]

Ted Mac Yes, its pretty evident from this interview, never content! Then you have Brian May who has used the same guitar and amp for decades. Complete opposites!

[@qrptedmac]

I'm sure some it is that he has been in big time bands since he was 15. People KHA and he gets what he wants when he wants it. Pvt jets limos 4star hotels. Imean he's never had to compromise on anything. So his view of the world is different than folks who have to go to an office and deal with folks on that level.

[@rimmersbryggeri]

CaribSurfKing1 Brian May and his father built his guitar together from the ground up though so he could make it just right.

[@CaribSurfKing1]

rimmersbryggeri So, for that last 40+ years nobody has been able to make Schon a guitar just right????

[@rimmersbryggeri]

CaribSurfKing1 I agree that's a little bit picky but honestly I have 9 guitars and none of them is perfect for everything but I do think that traditional brands like gibson are very reluctant to change too much since there is alot of pride in the brand and if they do it's really not their product anymore.

[@gunsandguitars6678]

hollow-body with a Floyd rose and a sustainer that rocks ☆

[@jamessmith1937]

2018 rig rundown? His rig seems to have changed a lot

[@ThomasRBowen-gq3jr]

Yes, the position of the pickup makes a difference lol who woulda thunk it be dat way lol

[@bradwjensen]

Neal Schon and Andy Timmons should make an album together..

[@kellyleavitt7738]

So funny how we guitar players (not just Neal) stop playing when we are talking, but then when someone starts talking to us, we go back to noodling around on the guitar!

[@geraldmebane4806]

need a prs 24 flame black cherry private stock love that ax its a,dream, come true,,?