Rig Rundown - Unknown Hinson

www.premierguitar.com PG's Chris Kies is on location in Des Moines, IA, at Wooly's where he catches up with the king of country western troubadours Unknown Hinson. In this segment, the Kang talks about his signature Reverend Guitar, using the Fender Super-Sonic 100 head and matching cabinet, Vox ValveTronix digital effects process, and what's his ideal wumern.
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[@johnmccarron7066]

It's always so surreal hearing Unknown Hinson speaking technically and professionally about the details of his guitar, when you've become so used to his off-the-wall stage persona.

[@jacobmelton4246]

the scary thing is, that’s not even his real voice, he puts that on

[@anchorbubba]

@@jacobmelton4246 it is scary bc it sounds so unbelievably natural and crisp

[@brandonmacon3317]

Squidbillies will never be the same without you! 🤘🤘

[@phantommaggotxxx]

hopefully it fails miserably without him..

[@MistressKarma6969]

They just hired Tracy Morgan to replace him. WTF REALLY?? ITS GONNA SUCK FOR SURE. 😆

[@holdernewtshesrearin5471]

There IS no Squidbillies without Unknown!

[@9chilidog]

@@MistressKarma6969 I watched 1 minutes and turned it off

[@MistressKarma6969]

@@9chilidog lmao same here. I was like wtf I's this. 😆 🤣

[@Finnpaynemusic]

Yall did this man dirty. He deserves his guitars and his show back.

[@ethanpayne4116]

nah lol but they shoulda hired an impersonator as a replacement VA

[@Finnpaynemusic]

@@ethanpayne4116 not only do I agree with you but my full name is Ethan Payne and I’m really having a hard time wrapping my brain around how we have the same name.

[@ethanpayne4116]

@@Finnpaynemusic lets gooo, SOLIDARITY

[@Finnpaynemusic]

@@ethanpayne4116 maybe if we get enough Ethan Paynes to sign a petition we could get an impersonator to replace Tracy Morgan on a new season haha

[@ethanpayne4116]

@@Finnpaynemusic by our powers combined we can make this happen

[@floofytown]

Gotta love 'em jet black chart-toppin' eyebrows.

[@arahn6408]

Don't be fooled buy his character/persona/looks. Unknown Hinson can play blues guitar like a true master.

[@arahn6408]

an rawk too

[@Janine.Najarian]

a rahn None of that rock mess! It's straight from hell, baby ;)

[@Joemommas]

I don't understand why be a character. It just seems dumb to me.

[@arahn6408]

It's called showmanship and all great entertainers have showmanship. His showmanship may be a projection of his own identity. When you go different places: clubs, beach, school, church etc. do you dress and act the same in all those places?

[@Joemommas]

a rahn Obviously i'm gonna dress different if i go to the beach versus work. Lol.

[@greginal9547]

That guitars finer than hell!!!!!!

[@terriblecj]

I'm lucky enough to have grown up with unknown playing around town all the time (I'm in his home town) and he has the best live guitar sound ever! I kind of hate he switched from AC-30's to the Fender SuperSonics. Him doing Hendrix live at the Visulite with a Rickenbacker 620 into a cracked AC-30 is one of the greatest things I've witnessed...

[@erepsekahs]

Interesting, I wonder if there is any of that on youyube.

[@sirkayda7205]

@@erepsekahs - I believe so.

[@stillbill6408]

Hear, hear!

[@MrSooperdee]

why the gloves?

[@terriblecj]

@@MrSooperdee Keeps his prints off the gun of course. He used to have a "driver" (r.i.p. Radok) that would stand motionless on side stage for the whole show and hand him his gun and party liquor and what-all and the driving gloves became a part of the act/outfit

[@pastyard]

I learned of Unknown through the Squidbilles TV show, I was wondering who was responsible for the great voice work...Little did I know that the guy with the great voice could play even better! WOW! What a surprise to find a guy that could shred the guitar like Unknown! I have seen, and met Unknown several times in Tuscaloosa and Birmingham, Alabama. He is one of the best guitarists around today. I love his version of "18", by Alice Cooper; He says I'm "Unknown" instead if 18. He starts the song with the medley of Robin Trowers, "Bridge of Sighs". Awesome!

[@SurvivalSpec]

this man can scream on a guitar, don't let the comedic act trick you

[@Mark-yn4vl]

Hell yeah he is phenomenal guitarist. I dare anyone to try and out play him.

[@mussolinispage4697]

which one?

[@tileking8078]

Steve Terreberre..

[@Southernguitar74]

Yeah he is very good.

[@rextrowbridge8386]

Tile by Tony Steve’s Great, nowhere this level though

[@terrypussypower]

"Don't touch the trim"!

[@keyworksales6241]

I'm two years late, but it's: "Watch the trim!"

[@paulvox3943]

He’s right - it’s “don’t touch the trim “

[@ChrisCards]

@@keyworksales6241 Well done on correcting the guy that was correct. It's not even the proper amount of syllables, how could you come to the conclusion that it's 'watch the trim'?

[@TurboTheTerrier]

Do NOT touch the TRIM

[@TheGreatGadfly]

Wouldn't dare of it, unless that trim is dangling' from a walker....

[@rexhargrove5172]

6:20 the audible laugh when chart-toppers are mentioned is priceless. What a great guy and incredible guitarist

[@gurzair998]

I have seen Unknown a half dozen times and he is great, a lot of fun to talk to after the show. He'll hang around as long as you will and autograph and talk guitar, he's a good guy.

[@MrSooperdee]

Why the gloves?

[@jessengage]

This is the most serious I have ever seen him act.

[@rockingrooster5136]

Me and my dad love u unknown u rock man thank u for all the laughs and great songs

[@UncleButterworth]

Boy, I am mad as hell! aint no reason to watch without my man here.

[@julienne.vanaken]

with that accent, he couldn't be from anywhere else but Albermarle, North Carolina. He's a wonderful ambassador for our great state.

[@jblooz2371]

I would have thought for sure he was from up here in the WNC mountains. But, close enough.

[@col.greasebagmcqueen9933]

Fellow NC dweller here. I'm proud to say I'm from the Great state that spawned Unknown Hinson.

[@ShitaviousJenkins]

Unknown knows his shit.

[@1dabirdman68]

Wow! Why haven't i ever heard of this guy! The eyebrows are enough too get me too listen! Badass!

[@conanj30]

You should check out some Reverend Horton Heat if you've never heard of him.

[@1dabirdman68]

Oh yeah i'm a huge fan of RHH! Lol,i knew the voice from "the squidbillies" but hadn't heard of Unknown Hinson." I have seen the light,now i'm a huge fan,& all's well in the world! 8)

[@terrypussypower]

8:46 "I do not fool with the Interstate, but I do have a website"! Lol!

[@PaintHerWhite]

I was lucky enough to score one of the Unknown Hinson Reverends with the natural headstock. I think there were only 18 made.

[@haf816r]

PaintHerWhite no wayyy!!! Sooooooo want one of those machines!

[@learnerlearns]

What a hoot! Love it ! Best interview yet!

[@jerrywilson4113]

A true master of music, he plays all the instruments on his recordings, writes, produces and directs his video works and shows, and is the kinda guy that when you watch him wear that Reverend out, makes you wish you were him! Fantastic tone! I've seen him playing an SG with a VOX AC-30, then a Rickenbacker with an AC-30, but now has his sound really nailed down with the Reverend and the Fender Showman. He should be known by EVURRBUDDY, so spread th' word!

[@atutor1]

Who else is here because Stuart Baker got fired from Squidbillies?

[@mbjasondify]

Hahaha crazy man. Seen him many times. I guess he made a mistake...."Don't press send"

[@galvanizedgnome]

He does make a good point about her freak tittas

[@rextrowbridge8386]

Be nice if some of those celebs calling Republican Voters Mentally Retarded over their platform got fired too. It’s only if you say something about someone famous when it’s wrong I guess.

[@NotNotKenny]

I didn't know about either until the last couple of days.Funny,after looking him up the only videos I've seen of him he was out of character and seemed reasonable in one and the other 2 were Hendrix covers.Pretty damn good covers I have to say.Oh well.

[@LiberalSquared]

@@rextrowbridge8386 Once you've belonged to a group of people that literally lock children in cages, you can't complain about what somebody says about you. Yes, I know Obama did it, too, he's a right-winger as well. Those of us on the left dislike Democrats, too.

[@travishalford5223]

This guy is a beast on guitar. Wish he got more credit. And his comedy act and voice work on squidbillies is amazing. So full of talent. Stewart Daniel Baker

[@korbinblack]

He described Dolly Parton

[@realitycheck4158]

God bless You Unknown.... Yeah, Yeah

[@rhykko77]

This guy is sooooo real ! Love him ! (and his music) One of a kind ! Hope to see him live someday Hinson deserves real respect, though I suspect he wouldnt;really care, as long as folks show up for his shows. I am a commercial pop music fan, but in a world creatted in auto-tuned studios it si so refreshing to see a true original , one of a kind. Long Live Hinson !

[@josephdoss5440]

The king of country western troubadours baby.

[@rodwelles5110]

Great interview! Thanks guys! 😀😀

[@RoachDoggJr2112]

Dawg it's literally just Early Cuyler talking about guitar. Surreal.

[@Zumditch]

Greatest damn chart topping man of all time baby! WAOW!!!

[@frankies.4500]

"Wormuns." Haha

[@mr.ishmael7801]

THEM DAWGS IS HELL DON'T THEY

[@wardkdouglas]

WHOOO!!!!

[@randygr32]

I have seen this guy in concert many times now..AWESOME!!..he can play just about anyone under the table..plus..EARLY CUYLER..need i say more????

[@larryjohnson9406]

Unknown Hinson just rocks. That man can play. I like that he works into his act a way to display his command of varied styles.

[@mattfuller4307]

He's a great musician

[@andrewferrenphotography]

I'm on the monitor desk when theres the shots of his guitars. Stoked. hahaha

[@lkb3rd]

All joking aside, his advice to guitar players is simple and excellent.

[@damienladrig1650]

His advice is priceless to anyone who is trying to make it. It's all about getting out there and doing it. For some reason stu keeps popping into my feed these days. Damn shame he got canceled. A rockabilly legend. Saw him with the rev a long long time ago.

[@kro762]

Hinson is truly a guitar hero this man knows his shit.

[@chancepayne3013]

I love his voice! And he is one hell of a guitarist

[@DevinMTG]

now i want to watch squidbillies

[@foxguyday]

Yeah yeah

[@bradenmoore7370]

@@foxguyday LESSSGOOOO

[@sanosukepurp5057]

Not anymore you don't early cuyler don't sound right at all being voiced by Tracy Morgan smh

[@user-ht4gb2fw4e]

His songs are great!

[@sonic-dna7742]

He even has Earlys facial expressions and mannerisms. Awesome

[@ericcoombs]

Unknown Hinson is awesome!

[@kaibrainard7227]

Anyone else watch Squidbillies? This guy's the main character, really funny show, and good music too! Kinda like a country version of Dethklok.

[@anthonygallucci6942]

I thought the voice was similar. Exactly Early!

[@jackoo666]

wow I was gonna say this dude sounds just like early from squidbillies. had no idea it was him.

[@blm2295]

Such an inspiring dude. He's right it is ALL up to us. As long as you ain't disabled and sometimes that don't even stop people from doing things. Some have to struggle harder but we've all scene crazy come up stories of people starting from less than nothing.

[@jimmyjennings4089]

The perfect name for this guy, even after watching this.

[@MsBizzyGurl]

How can there BE Squidbillies without Early?! Dang, Boy!

[@erepsekahs]

I was so impressed that, as he said, "Got my signature on the pick guard." Holy, this must be some special gitter. I guess his hands are so valuable he has to wear gloves. What a scream this dude is.

[@Tacklebox455]

hot damn! best rig rundown yet

[@TMoody]

That was GREAT

[@kwantoon]

It's hard to believe that any true music lover could dislike Unknown. This guy is fucking awesome, plus he's great as Early. True talent for sure!

[@louiem337]

I can't believe the good Reverend pigeonholes his playing as a country-western player, my Lord he is so much more than that!

[@rickdeckard1075]

Have him play something, dammit

[@Josiahjjr]

Love this guy. He's fantastic!!

[@gmrios]

Wow. That is one wicked guitar!

[@joelee8917]

He does. Really great guitar player.

[@jEduardoj3rd]

Awesome! Thank you.

[@ronnie5129]

UNKNOWN HINSON IS WAY TOO UNKNOWN, WHY IS THIS? WHY DON'T THE RADIO STATIONS PLAY HIS MUSIC, THIS GUY IS GREAT AND A REAL REFRESHER FOR MUSIC, HE CAN PLAY ALL KINDS OF MUSIC, THEY NEED TO GET THIS GUY ON A TV SPECIAL SHOW SO THE WORLD CAN SEE HIS TALENT, COUSIN FIGEL

[@Josiahjjr]

I love this man.

[@mikegrossguitar]

HINSON DA MAN

[@MRay-zj4ro]

Love this dude to death.

[@NoSheep2]

pee-nynee pickups for twang

[@jackoo666]

they do chickin pickin and stuff lah kat

[@gewdferyew4844]

they work real good for rawk n rowl

[@lar7220]

Yep yep

[@Gurbuz1953]

He's one hell of a guitar player, a country guy into Hendrix!!!!

[@IndianaDundee]

Unknown Hinson: “...squeeze the tennis ball, or VISE GRIP...” Me: 🤣

[@PurpleLEANKrabs]

This dude is awesome

[@furyiiiplate]

BOW DOWN Human! You are in the Presence of Greatness.

[@sixnoses]

Best live act I have heard in years. The REAL DEAL.

[@charlesgore8428]

His persona is legendary

[@coyotebongwater6833]

I absolutely love this dude's getup.

[@roberthunt4183]

love how he says rowk.

[@stbreal]

my favorite person ever great guitar player

[@Furball2k]

I Don't Like To Give Advice Because I Can't Take Advice... CLASSIC!!!

[@eddiestrange]

He said every stick block o wood and every knob is made rite here in the U S A I love this guy

[@katiedonovanAlt]

Yeah. Too bad he pulled it right out of the old poop chute, thar....mmmmHmmm..

[@elijahlorenzo2974]

Your the man Unknown.

[@rodanone4895]

this is dated i know... but 2021 my wife just yelled from the bathroom..."i know this is gonna sound crazy... but he sounds like the squid...' 🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂

[@1971SuperLead]

I have nightmares about this guy.

[@normbograham]

You can get it in any color, as long as it's black.

[@ylcn77ylcn]

very nice great

[@goneroguerecords]

so, so cool

[@michaellittlewood3032]

Gem of a Talent.

[@user-ht4gb2fw4e]

ps: 4:08.. He said "it dont take no talent" to do "rock". Yes it do! Watch>"April Wine-Fast Train"

[@markcain460]

Unknown you never should have gotten involved in Politics.

[@j-bird6563]

Nice looking git!

[@premierguitar]

Sure is. Mr. Hinson does the voice of Early Cuyler.

[@Dimebag4510]

RAWK!! Hinson is the man!!

[@mikrobluess]

thats great!

[@LaughingatpainUSAway]

He is an Inspiration

[@shango02005]

BEST. RUNDOWN. EVER!!!

[@chrismarshall5014]

This guy is awesome! Freakin hilarious.

[@MrUltraworld]

I love his playing. The Super Sonic is a great amp, clean or dirty.

[@MrShaneConaway]

Every tube in the fender amp is made in america! LOL

[@j-bird6563]

Shane Conaway yeah we took a twin-amp evil twin fender apart and the small tubes where Russian made ,not a bad thing ,js

[@FKITMANE]

yes. and he's a bad ass on guitar

[@d3tach3d]

yep!

[@solonwoodall5664]

I know I was waiting for him too also

[@paklaselt2198]

now he's back to playing rickenbackers, sounds good'er then hell!

[@JoeGuitarGuy]

BAT-WING EYEBROWS!!

[@drewdemien481]

Cool.

[@justinreedflynn]

Totally. The credits used to read "Early Cuyler plays a Fender (or something like that)", and since you never actually heard Early plain' any instruments on the show, ya gotta ASSuMe they were talking about Mr. Hinson.

[@BluesMan88]

I just wanna play a good country tune with Mr Hinson. that would make my night anytime