Rig Rundown - Pixies' Black Francis (Charles Thompson) & Joey Santiago

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[@fastfrankblack]

How can the lead guitarist in the greatest band of all time possibly be this nice and humble?!?

[@victorymansions]

Any real musician is usually incredibly humble and down to earth. Sure you get good players and singers who are total knobjobs, but I don't consider them to be true artists. A real artist has fallen in love with every facet of their creativity and are rarely ever pissed off about anything because they feel honoured to be in their position. Sorry for the rant lol.

[@veera2890]

Probably because of his asian upbringing.

[@L0REN0R2Z0RR0]

Dan Miller? George Harrison?

[@lifeisntagodardfilm]

They are normal playing instruments

[@micktheman6]

Greatest band of all time lol no way good band and humble sure

[@abraxian7090]

Previous yt video, Billy Corgan: "Touring just destroys your guitars". Pixies: "Yeh we tour with 1950s Martin's and 1960 ES335's, s'all good"

[@SquareWaveSymphonies]

How come a magazine that's all about sounding great and stuff always has such shitty audio? ^^

[@tysonrinker5958]

The audio is perfect

[@chutneyferret3569]

@@tysonrinker5958 yeah if you're using dial up haha (not a dig i just thought it was funny, cause the audio is super crunchy and has some intermittent high frequencies)

[@sixpie.]

Joey is such a nice guy and one of my all-time guitar heroes. I wish him well ! Get well soon !

[@zxy4076]

As a Filipino dude who is a guitarist, listens almost exclusively to alternative rock and was brought up on classic rock, Joey is a hero to me. Much more than Pacquiao since I'm not a fan of boxing or sports.

[@alskndlaskndal]

Great rundown! Joey seems like such a down-to-earth and FUNNY guy.

[@Billyleenyan]

Exactly, i would love to have a beer and a jam with him

[@mattheweastel129]

Wow, what a dude Santiago is. I love that he describes his pedals by what face he pulls and what colour the sound is!

[@doctorhalprinstein]

I met Joey after a Pixies show in Memphis back in 2011 and he gave me and each of my friends one of his custom picks. Class act.

[@AT-st5sh]

Duncan Swift is also Jonny Greenwood's guitar tech. Awesome.

[@the_musiccellar]

He is??? Wow!!! Cool nugget of info!! Never seen a guy w a pony tail hand Jonny a guitar, but I guess that’s cuz he doesn’t switch guitars nearly as much as Ed

[@the_musiccellar]

Is he Plank?

[@asktheidiotgaming539]

@@the_musiccellar No. Plank is kind of the guitar tech for all three of the guitarists, and occasionally Colin. Duncan Swift is Jonny's personal guitar tech who only works for him.

[@the_musiccellar]

@@asktheidiotgaming539 amazing!! Just that tele and that starcaster! Sounds a lot less involved than this Edge gig!

[@jacobl4597]

For the love of god I wish I could have done this interview. Didn't seem like this guy knew anything about the Pixies . However I 'm still glad we have this video.

[@enjoiabletaco]

the old guy at 8:44 gets me hahah!

[@GrindstoneMusic]

That’s the average age of a Ryman employee right there

[@andrewpappas9311]

That was a very frightened old man

[@MrHitman8899]

The old man closeup was like Tim and Eric.

[@macabre2007]

I'm a broad church guitarist and like many I know a multitude of guitarists - and I have to say, Pixies music is one of the most iconic guitar soundscapes, truly original music, with mostly accessible effects, a fantastic homage to a fantastic band

[@mini_mozzer]

thoughts on the band The Church? also very cinematic "soundscapes".

[@jrmarrero96]

I just can't believe how in the beginning of The Pixies, Joey Santiago went from having to borrow Kim Deal's Les Paul through a Peavey combo amp to the rig and choice Gibson guitars he uses now

[@jrmarrero96]

He's still amazing, by the way, just stating fact is all.

[@jarrettchrist]

Yeah it’s cool

[@tjnugent62]

Great rig rundown. I love Pixies. I love the way Joey describes what his pedals do. The feeling they project and what they say. Very simple but spoken like an artist.

[@davids.816]

The hell is wrong with the audio?

[@PaulTheSkeptic]

It's fucked up. For more information consult Premium Guitar. He he. JK

[@tysonrinker8089]

the Mic keeps going out and there voices are picking up from the camera mic

[@profd65]

Don't worry about it.

[@sickb2200]

That microphone was scared around all that badass equipment.

[@jamespitoola1954]

Sounds like a lose 1 pin on the in-hand mic. After losing the ground, the balanced pair started picking up radio frequencies.

[@espinela]

Great Rig Rundown of one of my favorite bands. THANKS!!!!

[@veerchasm1]

Morse Code: “MY G STRINGS OUT!” You kill me Joey 😂

[@이현재-w6h]

I saw Pixies live in January 2014, and that was the loudest show I have ever been to. From this relatively modest setup.

[@ByFaith747]

Love the old man at 8:40 haha

[@gloomsdoom649]

The closeup on the old man looool 8:39

[@wrencormier513]

"those bigsby's just stay in tune you know?" No Joey, you're just magic

[@Jermbalaya]

Expensive tickets and despite a short show, the audience roared for an encore and they just walked off stage and said screw you fans.

[@jacobscott2830]

I saw these guys live with Weezer a little while ago and they totally rocked.

[@Liquidhamstermedia]

Well without Pixies, Weezer wouldn’t be Weezer

[@beanboyo]

Why is the audio so terrible? :s

[@burroughs334]

Joey is such a trip. “It’s like a second rocket booster and it’s purple.”

[@coffeehouseartist]

That old dudes face plus the zoom in was priceless, hahahaha

[@jgfunk]

Joey has just said "scare the he'll out of them" . The old man did look scared.

[@artwookie]

One of the best venues in the world right there!

[@TayTayMakesBeats]

8:40 the blues face struck fear into his soul.

[@the_musiccellar]

I wonder who that dude is haha

[@Flux799]

@@the_musiccellar Merle Haggard

[@the_musiccellar]

Midnight Philosophical wait really? He works as an usher at the Ryman?

[@andrewpappas9311]

It definitely scared the hell out of him like Joey wanted lol

[@karlboman]

Guys, you REALLY need to set up the sound BEFORE doing the interviews - and if the sound for some reason is terrible anyway (like it is here) you need to comment on it. Also you didn't ask Joey what year his Custom is. Anyway, very happy you did this rundown as I've been looking forward to it!

[@ytubeanon]

Black Francis is one of the greatest rhythm guitarists of all time wow I'm surprised Joey didn't mention the reason he played the gold-top Les Paul originally was cuz he didn't have a guitar at the time and Kim Deal lent him her Les Paul edit: aha Kelly Deal mentions it exactly on the Breeders episode: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqLGYqeJrtBjhZYm10s

[@mattgilbert7347]

GigRIg2, nice. Half of those pedals are pretty stock standard, cool to know that we mere mortals share something in common with Sir Joey.

[@bradwillard3152]

"I like distortion when I bar chord ....a lonely parking lot when i ride on my board..."

[@nitemareman1]

I love these rig rundowns but the audio issues and camera work here was really sub par. Mike everyone up! I'm positive Shure or someone would give you the hookup for a shout out.

[@bradcarroll3719]

Rebecca Dirks is with P G S now. She does this daily Tone Report that is a good watch. FYI since so many were asking, and yes it is definitely Premier's loss and Pro Guitar's gain getting her.

[@ThreadBomb]

I think Albini said he introduced the Pixies to Marshalls while recording Surfer Rosa. Previously they were using Peaveys.

[@Nonexistanthuman]

Thank you for uploading this :)

[@Clominee]

Duncan is guitar tech butler. "It's very kind of you to say so, sir. Thank you very much sir."

[@gloomsdoom649]

Bahahaha, spot on. I got the same vibes. Only needs a monocle! 🤣

[@oscarlohr]

The old man is making me lose it

[@cortarelva]

Ace Ventura strikes again!!

[@bottomsupbass]

Haha. He's a great guy but he is the love child of ace Ventura and Billy Bob Thornton.

[@LeviBulger]

Billy Bob Ventura

[@madisonannabelle2691]

"it's the best - for me" bless u

[@MrAm98]

Do you also have audio issues at around 8:20?

[@jackwagon1992]

They really need to get another guy to do these interviews

[@chrishinsdale]

Im back here just to hear Joey say "HOLY F*****ing GRAIL" again. I find that to be my new catch phrase works for everything try it.

[@Burukop]

It's cool that Joey's reverb pedal of choice is an affordable one (the Holy Grail Nano). I've got that pedal too, and honestly as far as reverb goes, I can't imagine ever needing anything more.

[@VivaSepulchre]

Thanks, PG

[@jasonlitherland4270]

Dude that moog pedal is out of this world

[@casetanner]

i like how the string on the bigsby isnt aligned

[@jks2]

8:41 scare the hell out of 'em LOL

[@adriansteele5679]

Pleeeseee say you did a Rig Rundown with FIDLAR! They where supporting the pixie on this tour!

[@kaneo67]

i love that rig rundown guy,he does great ones,especially with brian may.but he was genuinely freaked out in this one.....he kept it together though

[@veerchasm1]

08:38 “I bow before you Joey! Tell me how to live!!”

[@huuuuuuuu175]

The orange picks are 60 millimeters. I have some at home.

[@JoshuaJonah]

Yeah Tortex yellow=0.80, orange=0.60, red=0.50

[@vaultsuit]

Joshua Jonah Green - 0.88, yellow - 0.73.

[@PYT.123]

Joshua Jonah hurt

[@baronoflivonia.3512]

60 thousands. Not 6 centimeters.

[@lefthandluke8923]

8:39 #1 Pixies Fan!

[@reggiehobbs8800]

Well done Premier Guitar. Pixies have been completely overlooked in the US. I love the old guy looking terrified when Joey says "Scare the hell out of them."

[@andrewpappas9311]

It definitely did the job like Joey wanted lol

[@gorber1971]

I love this video, even with the crappy sound (ironically, they are in the presence of so many experts). That tech shouldn't have walked back the 'Charles is so underrated" comment to specify just rhythm guitar. It is true for vocals and even his song writing, for which he is highly regarded.

[@christiancarbajosa347]

Hey guys. Would anyone know which Fishman pickups Charles has on his Martins? Cheers

[@rubes221]

take a shot every time joey says yknow

[@markwothe4244]

Wow this would be great if you could HEAR ANYTHING THEY WERE SAYING

[@doogdoogdoogdoogdoogdoog]

8:41 HAHA that old guy has got his place sorted for the moshpit already "DO 'SOMETHING AGAINST YOU', YOU PUSSIES!" Joey really reminds me of Louis CK here, the best dudes

[@lesfaul4924]

Louis CK? Man, that comment didn't age well.

[@lolttyl143]

Neil Young's guitar tech has a hell of a job.

[@johnbarry1965]

Same as The Edge's!?

[@mr.anonymous5501]

I like how he says, 'guitar', kinda like Rudy Ayoub.

[@JosephGallagher]

What's with the audio on this one?

[@bumblefritz]

Joey is such a cool cat!

[@Millennial_Mike]

Duncan Swift The man behind Jonny Greenwoods live show.

[@karmenrichardson7289]

What a foot pedals? So that’s where they create the great guitar sounds. Whow grazy!😎👍❤️

[@tysonrinker8089]

the microphone they're using keeps going out

[@tripperdelaluna1]

1:19 I thought he was going to say those were Seymore Duncans...

[@gr8fuljon]

for "tech" people, you guys sure do need help with these videos! is recording 2 channels of audio that difficult? it should always be a lavalier mic on the host and a handheld mic for the guest. and bring Dirks back... GOSH.

[@jaimetrevino4650]

Great video. But I just hate SO MUCH of those little ads for other videos in the middle of the screen every minute...

[@mariai9549]

let me explain Chuck Berry's rig. 1 guitar, 1 cord, and 1 amp. lol (actually used 2 amps and a wireless transmitter for guitar)

[@johnbarry1965]

There's too much emphasis on Tech nowadays

[@RoadheadRecords]

What kind of string gauge does joey use? Ive heard how influenced his playing is by surf music but im not sure how thick his strings are.

[@RandomButtonPusher]

He says around 5 minute mark: 10s.

[@gutopeace1153]

Joey ❤

[@janderkin]

I need that pick.

[@meccaollielord]

John bolinger looks like a cross between Lux Interior from the cramps and Herman Munster in this one. All good though, pixies are superb

[@badpinkrecords]

I have a Peavey Windsor (imitation JCM 800) and a vintage 65 Fender Super Reverb. This gives me some ideas! ;D

[@kenokeno00]

...now I want to hear the show...

[@pixiesrock]

What about Paz!!!!

[@stevebartos2761]

this guy's brain is mushed

[@crackthecodeband]

now that vibrolux is awesome

[@NigelNaughton]

Cant' even continue watching it because the stupid audio issues...what are you even saying???!!!! FAIL

[@lukassoden2624]

I agree that the audio is bad, but you can can hear it very clearly. . .

[@fullmetalfunk]

It IS always the G string! Or the B. It's always one of those.

[@jayrobb9]

+fullmetalfunk I was gonna say exactly that. It's ALWAYS the G, alright.

[@fullmetalfunk]

jayrobb9 My B is a problem on my Strat all the time. Graphite on the nut helps but man. Any other guitar, it's always G.

[@jayrobb9]

+Steve Knight I went the wound G for a long time. Eventually did go back to an unwound. Used to swear by the wound G.

[@fullmetalfunk]

***** No way man haha. Just can't do the wound G. Especially with the gauge strings I use.

[@fullmetalfunk]

jayrobb9 It just doesn't *feel* right.

[@77hodag]

Hey Joey, if you’re still cycling, u should ride here in SoCal, lots of Pinoy cyclists here👍

[@DxPxOfficial]

8:40 😂

[@Motownisyourtown]

That's a cool pedal board.

[@nebu9786]

Nice!

[@Nazzz65]

These guys have EXQUISITE taste in gear...

[@spoonylove]

Was the audio recorded with a potatoes?

[@europa]

The EUROPA LUNA GHOSTS

[@chutneyferret3569]

Either he or the people around him are worried he's gunna forget his name for some reason?

[@therecordfable]

What horrible audio. No lavalier mics available? Cool rundown regardless.

[@leonl1559]

Joey is one of the Most underrated guitar Heroes! So unique and everybody tried to Copy His Style in the 90s

[@coreycox2345]

I did not know that there was so much equipment to this. You can tell he loves what he does.

[@otherguyee]

I have the exact same 65 Vibrolux as Joe Santiago for sale.

[@albert1908]

how much

[@otherguyee]

+Alberto Lopez 3k

[@Randyh9]

Where were these cheat codes when I was 17?? !! ;-)

[@davidwantsahug]

Still not sure if I like John doing the rig rundowns, but I freakin love The Pixies.

[@QuickShepherd]

This needs redone, embarrassingly bad audio

[@jessicabrum9200]

How about mention that your golden les paul was from kim? 😅

[@Tcoldsteel]

Premier should get some new mics. Crackle, skreee….

[@garycoates389]

Pixies! Hellsyeah!