Rig Rundown - Robert Randolph

[@BrettSmithDaniels]

One of the most underrated players ever! Absolute genius!

[@songswithryan]

How is he underrated? He's very highly respected by all accounts.

[@Tammy-v6e]

I agree 💯👍. My friend

[@jackoo666]

one of the few rig rundowns where they actually play the equipment. love it.

[@bobbarraza6316]

Randolph Rocks!

[@sc7prim]

-What tuning do you use on this pedal steel? - I’ll have two number 9s, a number 9 large, a number 6 with extra dip, a number 7, two number 45s, one with cheese, and a large soda.

[@sc7prim]

Great video though and Robert is an ace

[@waivods]

Not a lot of people will get this, especially watching a video like this.

[@skellez83]

Brilliant

[@aisPanais]

Made me LOL legit!

[@peterwelsh1932]

can't believe I read the sentence to the end [sad face]

[@DetroitDogTrainer]

Great video! Love how he says, "That's a secret, don't show that" but then lets the camera film it. Don't worry Robert, even if they see it & set their pedal exactly the same, they're not going to sound like you. I think someone could sit down and play your rig and they wouldn't sound like you. Awesome stuff. Thanks for sharing what you did!

[@chippchipp1]

"Rickenbracker" - Dr. Steve Brule

[@coleemmersonhallman5329]

He may have said that on purpose because on the old Rickenbacker lap steels and of course the basses had a big huge bracket hanging over the pickup

[@Maujoe55]

chippchipp1 we

[@F0CKSTR0T]

WAS

[@copperleaves]

I'll tell you what Robert Randolph's "secret" is, and it has nothing to do with his rig, his gizmos or his setup. The secret is HIM! He is a natural musician with incredible technique and a great ear for pitch. His demonstration of the ebow on his Fessenden is spectacular and, like all really great musicians, he makes it look EASY. What impressed me as much as his musicianship is the joy that seems to shine through in everything he does. Great vid - a real inspiration. Thanks for posting.

[@tysonrinker8089]

Peter Pringle only got one like so obvi your not righr

[@ldog446]

No such thing as a natural musician. He worked hard

[@DaveDexterMusic]

@@ldog446 Exactly. Give him credit for the hours put in.

[@mississippijohnfahey7175]

@@ldog446 was gonna come say that. People think a skill like playing an instrument just falls out of the sky... This man probably practiced for hours every single day! But the secret to doing that is loving it

[@gxtmfa]

“Natural?” He worked hard to get where he is. He started young and was surrounded with musicians who brought him up in the sacred steel tradition and he’s talked in interviews about playing/ practicing 8 hours a day. That’s hard work.

[@ledzeprulz]

Loved this video, this guy knows his shit and has loads of personality. I could hear him play and talk about his gear all day!

[@1971SuperLead]

I remember the first time I heard Robert. It was his video "I Need More Love", and when he broke into his solo, it changed my life forever.

[@JM-vf3tx]

Did it? Please elaborate. Change career paths? Decide to settle down and start a family? Take up serial killing? Or do we just enjoy hyperbole and clichés?

[@gxtmfa]

@@JM-vf3tx Not all changes are drastic.

[@Voxtender]

This guy is just unbelievable. Can't believe I'm only finding this video 8 years later.

[@metricdeep8856]

Wow. Some really cool tones from his setup. Talented dude.

[@Amber_Man]

Around 2:10 and 2:55, him just jamming, it's absolutely stunning.

[@andrewt248]

"How did you end up with Jeff Beck's amp?" "I took it from him." LOLZ

[@frankshearer4412]

Steel Guitars cause me to make faces & cry. I love Steel Guitars.

[@idtapthat12321]

This guy mods literally everything. Lol I love it. A big thank you to Robert, though. He was really reluctant in showing his secrets. But this video has inspired me so much, not only with his gorgeous playing, but to think outside the box and not be afraid to mod your own gear. Thank you.

[@superreverbfreak]

seein him live is freakin amazing!

[@tradnwal]

This dude is shockingly good. Saw him on one of the Eric Clapton Crossroads DVD's. Blew my mind how good he is.

[@RNmike96]

I was able to see RR and the family band before he played with Eric. I saw him at the norva in Norfolk Virginia. Best concert ever.

[@theartist124]

All of the gear doesn't matter, he's the man!

[@heliobluesrock]

This boy is one of the greatests I've ever seen... great guitarrist!

[@proc007]

I've known about this guy for what feels like ages now, but never actually heard him play live. Damn, have I been missing out. I'm buying some concert tickets right now

[@audreymontgomery9830]

lonly boys

[@adamdrummer1991]

6:22 is just incredible

[@cielitokelindo4025]

Those sounds caress the soul , makes me dream.

[@EmpressOfWyoming58]

The Hendrix of the pedal steel.

[@EmpressOfWyoming58]

Chandler Crane Never have heard of Guthrie Govan.

[@alecstuckeyguitar]

EmpressOfWyoming58 Insane guitar player. Basically an absolute master of the guitar, he knows everything. There are people that are great at guitar and then there is Guthrie Govan....

[@chippchipp1]

+EmpressOfWyoming58 seriously, listen to some of Guthrie's music. Then watch done interviews with him. He's basically a virtuoso, and a really cool, humble guy

[@jimmychambers1501]

Hendrix? More like Robin Trower!

[@BluesLicks101]

Never heard of Guthrie Govan? You might want to rectify that situation... he may very well be the worlds greatest living electric guitarist. kzbin.info/www/bejne/e3vQgXl4jNqep5I

[@MetaCitizen]

You know a guitar player is really playing directly from the soul when they are subconsciously mouthing out the notes as if they were singing it.

[@winstonmichaels]

Most versatile steel player I've ever heard

[@buddyhagan]

Robert Randolph: what a fucking stud. Dude has confidence for days. Loving it.

[@KennyFishbone]

He's light years above me, sounds great! Must be a great guy to be around

[@Gsavell]

That!!!!!.....is a magical instrument

[@donlang7964]

i didnt remember his name, but when i saw his rig, i knew i had found the guy that blew me away on austin city limits from about 10 yrs ago or so. he has a much bigger pedal steel thats almost another 1/4th longer. he played that steel like johnny winter! fast n wild! this dude can jam!

[@JasonNation72]

Everybody makes fun of this Robert Randolph cat with his overuse of "you know" and other things but this dude is mad talented. I'd be happy to have half of his steel slide guitar skills.

[@markpettigrew542]

Phil Keaggy uses an EBOW too.

[@jonathancarty519]

Love the tune

[@RNFORLAW]

Helluva musician right here !

[@skeeter197140]

RR and the Family Band was the first concert I have ever seen where I didn't know who they were going in, and I giggled like a schoolgirl through the whole show. Catch these guys if you can.

[@NealB123]

I could die a very happy man listing to RR play that pedal steel.

[@jimiclemente1]

Outta u r mind Bru This is better than any 10 of these put together Actual playin Robert crushes

[@Distinguished_Djentlemen]

Best Rig Rundown of all time!

[@Frombonics]

thats the best video I have watched all year, Robert you are a cool Kat, thank you Premier for sharing this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Very cool. FF

[@Nick-xh6of]

Bro…. That country picking was big tune! Big up!

[@liontone]

Love this guy. He's a riot.

[@joshwalraven8518]

Did he take the camera to show the pickups? 😂😂😂😂

[@LovezHD]

this guy is awesome, and so is that 13 string

[@pierrelechef1]

great lesson

[@SkipBeasley]

What an amazing player - seems like a great guy too :-)

[@kstraker]

If you watch, he uses the pedal to pull the string as he works the wah. I think that's what gives it such a vocal quality.

[@juanmartinreborati7928]

Awesome! More music should have this!

[@acledfloyd]

The lesson he is teaching is that he did everything first and that no one can do it as well.

[@brianmarek9090]

Robert I enjoy your talent man, you know! you are the best, you know? Love it, only he could say it so many times without people getting annoyed! Well at least most people

[@Tammy-v6e]

That man is awesome 😎👍❤️

[@markyncole]

Saw him in Orlando than ran into him on the street later on that night and he was one of coolest cat I've ever met. He invited my GF and I to hang with at a club but we didn't want to impose on him so we declined but he talked with us for a few and took some pictures with us. Kind of wished I'd taken him up on his offer so I could of picked his brain musically but we figured he'd be bothered all night by people so we didn't want to be those people but he's definitely a super cool nice guy!

[@BavonWW]

What a treat! Yesssss.

[@Crilo1991]

EPIC CHAIR!

[@xavierplatiau4635]

Love that guy

[@Kapperman]

The chair. I ❤it.

[@doodleedledoo]

Wow, he's a real star!

[@GregoryPearsonMusic]

Loved it - great video - how was the tone produced at around 10:50?

[@Mellowvx]

2:58 idk if this is a song or on the spot but that was sensational

[@marshwitch9610]

Wow he’s so charming and funny! Those sounds! Makes me want a pedal steel....

[@Metallica512021]

@okamasphere that is what was put on the very first rickenbackers

[@fiddlefolk]

The good stuff Robert! Heck yeah!

[@ZK707]

Thanks for the video, quite interesting. he seems to be a really nice guy as well!

[@thetreblerebel]

He reminds me of my buddy Dwayne.. may my friend be playing loud in the by and by RIP Dwayne (Jerry) Johnson

[@mykhayloslobodyan1250]

8:07 "You surpriiize 'em with that kind o'crap, youknow... " :-D Liked his sound and liked his chair - he literally works his ass off on it, respect. Funny personage, pretends having limited vocabulary, words-parasites, but he has the skills and his own distinct sight.

[@iagobroxado]

That wah sounds really cool, I wonder what mod he did to it for that nice vocal quality...

[@kobyisraelite]

Amazing

[@coleemmersonhallman5329]

This is way better than the new rig rundown

[@Jklecker614]

The POG2 definitely has its place with regular guitars. Jack White is the one who first influenced me to get one years ago.

[@JasonDoughtyMusic]

Could listen to thing he does with Ebow all day!

[@moes_film]

one of a kind.

[@tobyblake851]

weird and very cool - I'm waiting for my 8 string sx to arrive.

[@Docsjeff]

That would’ve REALLY pissed me off losing Buck’s Tele!

[@copperleaves]

If you have a pedal steel guitar and you want to experiment with the ebow you're better off if you try it with a lap steel bar (like the one R.R. uses in this video) instead of the much heavier, bigger, bullet shaped standard pedal steel bar. The light weight and the side grooves on the lap steel bar will give you much more control for those fast gospel style riffs. Oh yeah...and check out Home Depot for those brackets & duct tape. I'm gonna pass on the farts. My playing stinks enough as it is!

[@benjaminjayko7255]

Wow really good.

[@Docsjeff]

That Screamer Fuzz is Bad Ass!!!

[@drewandjeffers5695]

What music was that on the 2:12?

[@0v3nm4n]

is Robert playing any particular song(s) while he's demoing his gear?

[@MrzovoljnoOko]

I have the 535q but it aint sounding like that in any setting.. he did some major changes on it

[@jpineda9391]

new drinking game: take a shot every time he says "ya know"

[@KHGuitarFreak1988]

Did you guys inquire about that Mesa Lonestar Classic combo on stage???

[@haydengodfreymusic]

Robert Randolph is awesome, you know?

[@rocknrollcowboy1620]

Ya know!

[@norwester7018]

Kenny Wayne Shepherd makes the POG 2 sounds GREAT with a "regular" guitar... Not sure what RR is on about or if he's taking the piss. Love his stuff though, I've seen him several times (5???) and he's been fun every time.

[@NickMercurio]

this guys a riot.

[@thetreblerebel]

Tuning is a E9 C6 mix?🤯

[@2PlayGuitarNow]

the cusack screamer fuzz sounds amazing!!

[@LuisEduardoGalindo]

counted 906 ¨you know¨ s ... Brilliant sounds!

[@0008890]

+Luis Eduardo Galindo No, 85 times (roughly)

[@darianoechslermgp]

+Andreas Brix close.... 79 times

[@0008890]

Shit, you're right! You made me re-count :)

[@shango02005]

Cool!

[@christopherhanna5754]

badass musician super cool super funny super talented..

[@j.rraphard5609]

smart man

[@GnarlyGroove]

Hom many things does he have to pull/push to play that thing?

[@4through6strings]

love !

[@MenaPaws21]

@pull75 Just the way he talks...saw an interview with him, Sounds extremely humble.. Probably hasn't comprehended he opened for Clapton! :P

[@KarlMiller-DjKarl]

I had a dynamic filter pedal...

[@Docsjeff]

I’ve got to come Ck y’all out. I’ll go to your itinerary and find ya in Tx.You’re bad ass brother!!!

[@inUR2teeth]

This video right here is the most valuable 15 min and 15 sec I had in my entire lapsteel journey... Thank you so much for sharing Could listen to that man for days and He's right Asher guitar are IMO the best music shop when it comes to lapsteel and not only (they've got their own sets of guitar strings - awsome quality & 5 stars customer service) On a side note: not surprising he's got "all the chicks"... He has been playing through BMW speakers the whole time hahahahahahaha

[@PaulMatthewMusic1]

The most musical rig run down period. My goodness lol

[@davegoldsmith173]

Hot Damn this guy is straight fire! That sound makes my blood boil!! Beautiful sounds, I'm floored.

[@EricAll4soundsAlbert]

Pete Drake had a nice vocoder/wah sound on pedal-steel, but man that wah-wah he's using is awesome.

[@rustyjames4962]

Pete got that from shot Jackson who invented the talk box later on pete gave it to Peter frampton who recorded the iconic live album

[@MeniscoManeiro]

epic robert

[@prettynoose8497]

That's baddass that he also likes and listens to country music too!!!

[@rohw0016]

he better! its where the instrument started.

[@mrinnervisionz]

Does the same go for country singers & bluegrass musicians, that use the Banjo ? Do the country singers listen to & play African music, because The Banjo 's origin is from Africa . So like you said, :They had better" .

[@Docsjeff]

Duct Tape and Bailing wire brother. That’s So Smoothe

[@wileydovejr.6033]

10:34 hit me so hard 👏

[@JustPhilTv21]

That sound literally makes me cry, idk what it is but when he plays in that singing harmonic, instant tears

[@jonathancarty519]

Sick