Rig Rundown: Megadeth's Dave Mustaine & Kiko Loureiro [2022]

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[@pkdude5334]

I don't see this video listed on your channel. I only found it through the link in the 2 minute trailer.

[@rocknrollguitar]

Kiko has An awesome setup tho

[@endezeichengrimm]

@@pkdude5334 They keep them hidden until release time.

[@Snooperrs]

NOW I want a Kiko signature, I prefer Vs but damn I seen that green one so much. I want it even though it’s heavy.

[@PMC47]

Gotta love Dave! I think he's the first guest to actually look at the camera and thank the viewers.

[@TheOffensiveSenses]

It’s too bad Dave is a conservative bigot.

[@endezeichengrimm]

I'll have to watch all of them again to verify that. I'm pretty sure other people have done that.

[@richardaaron4454]

I think the more important part is how much he’s changed. Dave Ellefson and Marty Friedman were so nice when I met them but he wasn’t nice at all. He’s totally changed though and I’m glad because he looks like he’s a lot happier.

[@maxsalmon1573]

Yep , Dave is cool ! Scott Holiday of Rival Sons was really cool too , same vibe

[@MetaphysicalMusician]

@@richardaaron4454 getting Crusty will do that...Dave is Aging in a cool vibr

[@chasehadley4567]

Personally I think it’s a missed opportunity not calling Dave Mustaine’s signature pickups the mustainiac pickups.

[@zombiemosher1139]

Maybe the couldn't cause of Sustainiac.

[@drunk247]

I was 100% with you but ZombieMosher has a solid point.

[@irmasil3]

"Humbucker 18" would do it for me :)

[@damonstewart70]

@@irmasil3 hamburger 18???

[@juniorlupercio1470]

Rust in Pickup

[@RayBecker]

Dave...I'm the Veteran you'd texted back around Christmas 2020. We have the same Birthday. Great to see Megadeth on Premiere Guitar. My all time favorite metal band, period.

[@COBHC8890]

I applaud Dave and Kiko for doing their OWN Rig Rundown!

[@DweeD1516]

@@voidnullastral1823 /he mentioned Kiko too lolol

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

For a whole 15 min. Amazingggg lol

[@officialmetalwill]

It's not like they have anything else to do.

[@rainbowslushy223]

I hate when the techs do the rundown

[@davidemmons899]

Why?

[@chaplinj6512]

Dave has mellowed out so much. It’s good to see he didn’t end up melting down or die from an OD. Dave rules 🤘🤘

[@debibrewster9080]

This comes from not using drugs..... in a large part. And maturing.

[@velosouk]

I met Kiko 20 years ago and the greatest thing is to see how he is still humble as always before and happy to show and talk about his gear and everything, really a lovely guy.

[@garnetbezanson1404]

Angra are awesome.

[@velosouk]

@Breno Miranda With me and to me he was, this I may and must say, it was in a guitar clinic (after it, we talked for a long time), the sweetest person, Rebirth tour time. Well, there are fans and there are fans, other than this me and he we share the same age so we have plenty to talk, about life and other subjects not only about Angra, guitar and music.

[@velosouk]

@Breno Miranda I can only speak for myself, and I can say that I had more than one experience with him, always nice.

[@MrDanielParente]

I totally agree with you. I met him in 99 and, after that, I went to a lot of guitar clinics. He has always been a nice guy with me.

[@markssamatkarijo]

@Breno Miranda how was your experience?

[@shelbyavant5081]

The pause before Kiko answers "....yeah....like Yngwie...."😂

[@namelesssumacher6966]

😁And kiko say used Gibson Les Paul like a real rock star, agree with that,Kiko looks cool when using Les Paul

[@yoteslaya7296]

Kiko such a down to earth guitarist. Humble, friendly and talented

[@ryanfulldark2775]

Dave is and has always been my inspiration to play. Not only is he a great guitarist, he’s a master songwriter, lyricist, leader, survivor and legendary. I’d give anything to thank him in person one day.

[@hawg427]

Kiko seems like a down to earth guy.

[@tylerdees4850]

He’s a really nice guy. Had the pleasure of meeting him at a clinic in California and took a picture with him. Great guy incredible player.

[@TheAxe4Ever]

Is it me or has Dave really mellowed out over time. Personally, I know that many times looking at your own mortality when life throws something like “the big C” at you, you tend to let go of the things that used to seem so important or irritating to you in the past.

[@TheGodfather4200]

He still loves to shit all over Ellefson at every opportunity.

[@delmilligan4584]

Kiko is one of the best modern guitar players and genuine people you’ll meet … well done Dave Mustaine

[@officialmetalwill]

You obviously don't listen to any other bands.

[@JoaoPedr061]

@@officialmetalwill you obviously don't know Kiko

[@woodward_alan]

If you buy the quad Cortex, Kikos exact patches are available to download. They are great.

[@Rocktalk101]

dave has really gotten more humble as he has gotten older it is nice to see as Megadeth is on is one of the 4 metal bands that cemented Metal music in the industry. Dave has been through a lot and it is nice to see he is still going strong.

[@fergalholmes]

Kiko always comes across as such a lovely guy.

[@TJS3]

I never will get used to see Megadeth guitarist jogging casually here and smiling all the time.

[@potatolew4495]

@@TJS3 where do you see Kiko jogging casually?

[@TJS3]

@@potatolew4495 In Finland, used to live close to where I live and thought that the local jogger looked like Megadeth guitarist. Then stumbled on his instagram where he shared video of him jogging where I live.

[@HELPINGTHEBLINDSEE]

Super genuine guy. Makes me want to go see them live now even more.

[@StockA4]

I love this version of Dave. Not all of us were the shining examples you see before you today. We have to allow for grace. He's come a very long way to get here. And as always, I f'ing love Kiko. Such a humble monster.

[@corycourtney8923]

Great interview. Glad to see Chris making an attempt to get more info about the modeling. It's why we all come here. I feel like string gauges or fret inlays aren't what made us interested in these bands in the first place. Especially in the metal world.

[@MartinBellamyMBDrums]

I fully agree with his reasoning of why he uses a V. I thought it’d be super uncomfortable to play. But it’s actually surprisingly one of the most comfortable because it kinda just props itself on your leg while playing 🤘

[@georgeangelakopoulos8884]

OMG Kiko is killing it on 27:17!!! such a nice, humble and funny guy!

[@JAKECUB100]

Dave has really chilled out. Nice to see him content.

[@captainkirk70]

Seems like he's been drinking.

[@patroche550]

@@captainkirk70 let him live life, he’s living the dream and looks happy

[@captainkirk70]

@@patroche550 , he still looks like he's been drinking. I don't care but he's been very serious about his sobriety in the very recent past. I'm an alcoholic and I can't drink because eventually I'll start drinking heavily and life falls apart. Drinking is what got him kicked out of Metallica. I hope he keeps it together but he's playing with fire.

[@thisguy2973]

@@captainkirk70 he could just be exhausted. Road wear is a thing

[@jatenten]

@@captainkirk70 I watched and thought about this. I could understand your concern. He is being very articulate, and his eyes are crystal clear. Not drinking, just thinking before speaking, which is Dave as always.

[@TheSilverGate]

The upcoming album is going to be epic based on the tracks they've released

[@TheGodseye76]

King Mustaine. The REAL Riff Lord. Glad he did his own rundown too.

[@lottstarr]

Kiko is such a legend 🤘

[@officialmetalwill]

Never heard of him before this video, so he clearly isn't a legend.

[@alessandroborghese8148]

I love the fact that for the bigger bands usually you see the guitar tech explaining everithing... here there's dave and kiko themself That's awesome

[@D1996-q6w]

Cool to see Dave so active in a public way again, saw him on Rogan too.

[@allstopblue5717]

That was a great interview I thought.

[@danieljames7037]

I will be seeing them live in Tampa with the Original Misfits and Fear June 24th Looking forward to the show

[@jkirchheimer]

Following Megadeth for over 30 years now, and Dave exactly that humble guy today, that he should have been all the years! Hope he found that peace for hisself, that he is "emitting"

[@groovyhippie1165]

Awesome Rig Rundown! I've been a big Megadeth fan since the 80's and it's so great to see them still killing it. 🤘🤘

[@steve1982n]

0:16 one of the best riffs ever of thrash 🤘

[@lyinking1998]

Great rundown. Great musician. Great person in general. Everything about this video is amazing

[@samkin5903]

Love that Dave actually did went over his guitars on this one. Don't really know much about Kiko other than his stuff in Megadeth but he seems like a chill, down to earth dude. Subbed to his channel. Kickass rundown as always!

[@blue_mountains28]

Dave is running a QC🤯 I wonder if he didnt have one last year cause they were out of stock??? ☺I like Kikos approach to his QC patches, try to make it like its real life. QC is intoxicating with how many options and power. Cool rundown

[@joerobinson2538]

The QC has been a lifesaver for me. After recent back surgery--no more hauling a 4x12, pedalboard and head. I just have the 7 lb Quad Cortex running straight to FOH and use ear monitors.

[@joerobinson2538]

I ordered mine in Jan 2021 and received it in May. The recent updates have really made it an exceptional tool.

[@zoomzoom3950]

event the patch changes are programmed for every song; every song part; every moment before, between and after songs are programmed. All that's needed is AI and robotics to play the instruments and provide the vocals. I use digital modelers for years, but recently switched back to tube amps and Marshall full stack (50W) with my new straight cabinet customized and relic'd by UPS. Let's hope the new slanted cab to be delivered tomorrow by UPS survives unscathed! I'm using a Line 6 HX effects in front of the amp. For clean and ambient I use the HX Effects in 4CM with a Catalyst 100. The only direct modeling rig I use now is a SY-1000 UPS Sucks!

[@jacksonrich6398]

Love Premier Guitar. Great, knowledgeable and personable interviewers, great questions and a wide range of artists. Also always great editing and footage but dropped the ball @24:45…Kiko was playing!! Why not show that? Either way, thx for sharing!! Love Premier Guitar.

[@michael7v6]

Seems like Dave is extra happy.

[@michael4591]

I want his Kramer V. When do they release thosw

[@satanlaffing]

I KNOW!!! an all black one would be the sickest shit on the market.

[@joemartucci4786]

Love these guys. The older Dave gets the more he seems to be at peace with himself. Always loved his no bullshit approach. The best thing Metallica ever did was boot him lol Megadeth to me is heads & shoulders above them. Kiko...gotta love the guy humble grateful & very passionate about what he’s doing. Phenomenal guitarist also.

[@pkdude5334]

Peace sells... and I'm buying (just pre-ordered their new album!)

[@recipoldinasty]

Lol that happened 40 years ago and dave d riders always find a way to bring metallica into anything, sad…

[@elinino5275]

@@recipoldinasty and the Metallica fangirls are always quick to defend them

[@joshuaansley1361]

Love this gig run down by Dave, Kiko!! So glad Dave will be playing for all eternity since he's now Born Again Christian.

[@jessiebeveridge742]

Dave and Kiko both rule. God bless them both.

[@offthebooksmusic]

i love rig rundowns with the actual player! i get that it can be hard to get ahold of them plus the techs probably knowing more than the player, but still i love seeing the actual player!

[@jacobcoughlin24]

This was a great video dave and kiko are incredible musicians!

[@VixCrush]

Love watching Kiko's youtube channel. He seems like a nice guy and a good guitar teacher and player.

[@grogu1986]

Absolutely awesome vid, thanks guys! I got Dave’s signature Rust in Peace Flying V for my 18th bday years ago and will never tire of playing it ❤️ so excited for the new album 🤘

[@RafaelSilva-yg9oy]

perfect! these guys look great, real, honest and my gosh they are talented. Kudos from Sarasota! kiko meu tesouro!

[@Crovax]

23:40 Kiko: "Someone call a vet, because this phytons are sick!" moment

[@eddiesgeargarage97]

Such cool guitars! I was lucky and fortunate enough to get the Green V and Signed Acoustic! 🎸🤘

[@ibanezortiz4494]

Nice guy kiko, humble guy and a great musician, god bless him

[@nikolaibarbarich7887]

Humble and down to earth! Not a fan of metal music at all but a big fan of this guy and how he carries himself.

[@jondonnelly]

Dave seems like he is doing really well, great to see. The new music sounds sick, Kiko kicks ass.

[@RafaVonGhoul]

Saw Megadeth in Concord in 2021 with Lamb of God, and they sounded really good. A funny thing I noticed is that when Dave had to play something a little bit slower, he would miss a couple of notes. But when it came to playing something really fast, it was perfect everytime.

[@loombaron]

dave: "and this the core and the fundation of my sound, my soul mate, muy muse, my inspiration, my everything, the boss metal zone"

[@brandonm8105]

Dang Dave's looking old, but it's great seeing him still touring, rocking out, and doing interviews! I saw him at the first show of his tour with Lamb of God and he and the band did great.

[@Morgoth_the_Tyrant]

Wow they got Dave Pickups, Dave headstock and a Dave neck...sounds like quality hardware to me!

[@deathspawn54]

Its nice to see the artist come out to show stuff, i have seen a few who don't

[@alexstewart839]

25:51 Yeah ... like Yngwie ... I love this guy. He's not afraid of the fooking fury.

[@patton303]

Props to Dave and Kiko for not letting their guitar techs do the rig rundown. That means they don't want to pile on more work for those guys.

[@endezeichengrimm]

Wow, they have Kiko playing Les Pauls... hahaha

[@albertosotelo9969]

Yes, Dave is a great designet, the ESP DV-8 that came to be the V for ESP, Michael Paget adopted as well, that one is one of the best looking guitars that have ever existed, the Dean VMNT is jnot so bad but these Gibsons he designed look great, of course it's a V with an explorer neck, and still nobody had done it before, I agreen with the "cavern thing" I prefer a guitar to have everything mounted on the body, I don't mind pickguards, but Dave's designs are great, except for the axxion.

[@leeaycock8602]

Michael Schenker chose the V for the same reason. His early performances with UFO highlighted his thigh bracing style.

[@metalngames509]

Gibson has done 24 fret guitars before. The SG supreme series comes to mind as well as the Les Paul double cut plus.

[@damonstewart70]

@13:53 you hear tech say you can thank DIMARZIO 4 that, referring to their winning the court battle of double cream pickups

[@tacob69]

Kiko the Les Paul's you have are I believe 9 hole relief that's why they aren't that heavy.They make them pretty lite because it's a modern guitar hence the name.

[@John_Doe657]

Dave is such a cool and friendly dude. I hope he is at a good place these days.

[@nightingale769]

Hey ! You get accustomed to seeing guitar techs answering gear questions and doing the rig rundown on behalf of their bosses...you watch the next rig rundown of your favorite artist and then all of a sudden BANG ! It's the boss himself who runs the show and go through the specs and pieces of their rig ! Mustaine in person ! How cool is that ??? Thank you and cheers from Morocco

[@drsardonicus2491]

I used to have a 24 fret Gibson les Paul double cut.

[@ipojuca22]

25:49 Kiko is clearly NOT a fan of Yngwie lol

[@Sammy-be5dc]

Megadeth kicks ass. Dave and kiko are mind blowing on the guitars.

[@Robfnord]

Love these guys Glad Dave is doing ok , can’t wait to hear the rest of the new album, and Kiko is a total beast , I always remember temple of shadows absolutely blowing my mind !! If you haven’t heard it and you like awesome guitar (why else would you be watching this) you should give it a beast!

[@samvimes5124]

It isn't the first 24-fret from Gibson, there was the SG90 released in 1988, and the M3 released in 1992, and I think there are a couple of others as well.

[@michaelgallegos8811]

this is great interview 1st time i saw Megadeth was during the Clash of the Titans Tour historic tour i seen these guys so many times Giganta tour great times for me DAVE is a Icon man ! he has made his mark on metal no doubt about it thanks PG for this peace out ..

[@sleevelessace]

when he said his sig pickup is a jb with more oomf more high end and ouput i was like i didnt think that was possible man hahaha i own a jb and it melts my guitar!! but i ordered a kramer vanguard rust in peace super excited for it!!!!!

[@stratman1021]

He likes to use that Michael Schenker "stance" when he solos.

[@fuckwad2024]

It is genuinely mind blowing to me that anyone could dislike Dave Mustaine. He has been for the fans his whole career, and he is always so friendly. What other artist of his calibre is going to address the Audience on someone else’s KZbin channel and explain in such detail about his gear? And he just seems like he actually wants to be there

[@hazor777]

Well said, FUCKWAD!

[@musicman76]

It’s awesome to see Kiki not so wrapped up into what amps that he plays that he forgot it was a Mess Boogie Lonestar and he doesn’t know what kind of woods are in his guitar. He just burns up and down the neck .

[@WarmachineCAN]

Best episode ever!! Megadeth!!!

[@catkittycatkity6482]

I saw them play with fire from the gods, the hu, and Five Finger Death Punch in Auburn Wa on August 20th all the guitars look amazing in person

[@sparky_the_sparky1680]

Concerning something that Dave said, "First guitar that Gibson has made with 24 frets." I thought there was a SG Supreme that had 24 frets back about 20 years ago

[@oldnikix]

Making me want to try a Flying V... Mighty Ducks vibes.

[@babagadoush1]

Pretty damn cool Dave actually made an appearance

[@am_i_sam_i_am]

kiko is such a badass guitarist and such a nice dude. definitely a man of the people.

[@TT.Hell.]

Putting explorer head on a V is the best thing gibson ever did. In my opinion :) I always loved the shape of the original flying V and also 6 in line heads.

[@Payduro]

The way Kiko just casually broke into the intro to Conquer or Die! on the acoustic

[@nayr87]

No James???

[@lancebrooks7081]

Great rig rundown but I feel like the guy interviewing could have focused more on the patches they are using in the quad cortex. Yes the tech said Dave was using a JCM800 patch. But what about the Cab model he is using, is it a stock cab in the cortex or a custom IR that goes to the PA? Also, ask more about Kiko’s cortex as well. What Friedman model? What cab model? What effects for the lead patches and what model are the using on the effects - like what brand/model? They are not really focusing that much on the sounds. Just saying we use a quad cortex basically. Kiko gave some good info but Dave’s tech didn’t really say much.

[@premierguitar]

For their worldwide 2022 run, both guitarists were using the Quad Cortex. Kiko preferred relying on Friedman BE patches, where Dave stayed familiar with Marshall settings. Both split their units between direct to FOH and onstage to Marshall Dave Mustaine Signature 1960B-DM 4x12s loaded with G12-V30 Marshall Celestion custom Dave Mustaine Vintage speakers.

[@lancebrooks7081]

@@premierguitar Thanks PG for the info. Would be cool to ask what cab models they are using in the Cortex that goes to FOH or any custom IRs being used for next time because that doesn't seem to be talked about.

[@randallhutchinson907]

Dave stated that his guitar is the first Gibson ever made to have 24 frets. That is incorrect. The Gibson L6-S featured 24 frets back in 1973.

[@slimsantilli4476]

I would like a rundown with Night flight orchestra. They cover a lot of bases

[@vintagegamerbr214]

Are they (Gibson) going to offer these beautiful custom shop models at any point?

[@deptofdesign]

Probably under the Kramer wing.

[@jairotena8281]

The way he seemed to word it, I'd guess down the road limited Custom Shop runs might happen

[@brandonjackson5865]

I dig the Flying V custom but why would it need to be a Custom Shop as opposed to a USA ? I get Adam Jones, Greenie, and if they get James an Iron Cross and also if they get James a custom shop run of Kill Em All era Flying Vs would be very cool like Murphy Labs. With Dave not ever playing a Gibson or even a fake Gibson what would the Custom Shop do ? He’s not known for playing beat up guitars in fact he’s known to take really good care of his guitars most of his toured guitars are still mint when retired. I just don’t understand what the custom shop could offer with his name attached that would really mean anything. The guitar that instantly pops into my head when I think of Dave is the silver Jackson King V with the Kahler and then his BC Rich . Yeah Dave deserves the full treatment but I just can’t think of anything that the custom shop could do for him that would make a Megadeth fan pay 10k for something ? You can still find equipment he actually owned and toured for less than that .

[@Swampster70]

The joke at the end about going to the moon with this was ironically funny. The compute power of the Apollo 11 mission was about the same used to control the knobs on the quad cortex. What they did with limited computer technology was amazing back in 69. Dude in 2022: what they do with guitar tones with modern technology is amazing. They finally managed to get computers to model cool amps made in teh 60's and 70's. Dude in 1969: we put a man on the moon with the aid of computer technology. Dude in 1962: we can launch a warhead at a target 6000 miles away with the Minuteman Missile and launch within minutes and hit a target within 600 yards. Just goes to show you how important guitar tone is to humanity *sarcasm*. It took 53 years from when man landed on the moon with the aid of computers as powerful as those that power your doorbell to those that could produce the same compute power as a high end PC that could control the infrastructure of a large city to produce a sound that sounds like an amp made back in the 60's. Yes, it took us 60 years to develop the compute technology to almost replicate amps from 60 years ago. How is this really an advancement? As an FYI, I have played guitar since 84 and have been a network engineer designing industrial control systems for a decade or two.

[@judaspriestchild]

0:15 the obvious reason Mustaine put that son back on the list and PG knows it. The breakdown slaps!

[@jaime.27.CBR.]

Mustaine showing his own rig. That's why Megadeth es the greatest thrash band now, the guy is involved and concerned in all things related to the band. No technicians or other people, himself showing everything.

[@jacksonrich6398]

Another great interview with Chris Kies👍

[@jasonjewell1667]

That is crazy he said Gibson did not set up the guitars for artist.Glad they got back to the basics and still around. I love mine. Gibson and ESP for me all day.

[@truthfactreality6814]

Dave is a thoroughly nice guy

[@revolutionday1]

I actually love the idea of only aging the hardware on those Mustaine models. .....and the finish on that Kiko 100 (trans black)....my God!!

[@thejudge-kv2jk]

He's not always the most likeable but the man really can play guitar! Pleased he agreed to come on.

[@AJG76]

Pleasantly surprised so see the guys ( esp Dave ) do their own interviews. I love these rig rundowns, only prob is a lot of the big bands these days are just using amp modellers and it’s just not that interesting, compared to old school pedal boards and amps. Still - great channel tho guys

[@InsomniacRocker]

You know you're a fuckin music legend when you have your signature guitars loaded with your signature pickups going into your signature amp that's loaded with your signature speakers... lol

[@godtoHrD]

His new gibbys are pretty shwifty but I own a lefty dean stradi Vmnt and it is the best guitar I've owned and cant put it down! Bout time we had a Dave Mustaine RR lol