Rig Rundown - Warpaint

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PG’s John Bohlinger caught Warpaint during a seemingly never-ending tour. The childhood pals walked us through their funky, vintage, and sometimes homemade gear before their gig at Nashville’s 3rd and Lindsley.
Emily Kokal’s No. #1 is a mostly stock 1966 Fender Jaguar with a nicely yellowed factory finish and big block inlays. The stock bridge has been upgraded to a Mastery.
As a backup, the entire band shares this new Fender Mustang 90 that’s loaded with P-90 pickups. (Premier Guitar and Fender teamed up to giveaway a similar instrument-a standard Mustang-enter to win here.)
To continue learning about the band's gear, visit: bit.ly/WarpaintRR

[@TheErnestoVidales]

I believe Emily's Fender Jaguar was a gift from John Frusciante.

[@TheErnestoVidales]

Yeah, the one he used on "The Zephyr Song" video.

[@TheErnestoVidales]

The video you saw is "The Past Recedes"

[@dirkthes2s]

No, the one in the Zephyr Song video didn't have block inlays, watch closely. But I agree I think this was a gift from JF because I've seen a photo of him with a guitar that looks absolutely like this one.

[@blixer911]

John Frusciante is in the Emily's friendzone now :'(

[@dirkthes2s]

Who knows what happened between them. I think Emily has a boyfriend though.

[@verminj]

Nice to see Emily get some attention. Shes very underrated. She's writes some really interesting parts. She has really influenced me considerably.

[@verminj]

Same! I almost always play through a chorus

[@submoronicbomb]

Emily is so right about small amps, especially the Roland Cube.

[@KNakanishi]

She's my fav

[@sashasathyabb]

can t take my eyes off

[@mcride5570]

Terrance Hill shut the hell up

[@Sensates85]

A bit sad not seeing the bassist rig but this is still a great rundown. Thanks PG!

[@thebreakfastmenu]

Emily is way too classy to name drop John. Besides, if you know, you know. You know?

[@JamesShore1990]

Bohlinger is the man yet again! Asking the right questions at the right times, letting the artist talk and giving them a relaxed vibe. Him and Chris Kies simply do the best rig rundowns.

[@TheGalwayFarmer]

Dirks please!

[@aibrainlet8041]

JamesShore1990 ehh i like the other guy

[@aibrainlet8041]

Chris

[@JamesShore1990]

TheGalwayFarmer Yeah but she isn't doing it currently, so I didn't count her.

[@cctsb]

They are the best, i hate to see rig rundowns of bands that i like with other guys, it's always boring

[@demarchiordie]

I loved that Theresa and Emily actually did played and showed some of her pedals. Not that many rig rundowns has actual playing.

[@Hallh2008]

Cuando pienso en una de ellas y me gusta, termino pensando en las cuatro y me gustan todas.

[@j.asalazar9534]

+NEMO xD

[@setphaser]

i love these rig run downs with female bands, for me it’s inspiring to see other women who are experienced and know the sounds they’re going for.

[@tMatt5M]

More quality content. Thanks, PG!

[@regortex3364]

Warpaint is almost too good to be true, it's the closest to perfection as a band I've ever seen or heard, they have it all.

[@J-P65]

Theresa Wayman is adorable.

[@Erice1967]

John is a true professional and does an awesome job evertime, even with a fog machine.

[@desmondteague2441]

I totally get what Emily says about not realizing the chorus is on until she hears it from the sound guy. I play with chorus on most of the time, and after a while I go what I call "chorus deaf" where you're so used to the pitch modulation that your brain adapts and you don't hear it. Wild stuff.

[@verminj]

Desmond Teague same. It's rarely switched off in my setup.

[@melissafonseca6897]

To me this is the best rig rundown interview ever, it's like beautiful cool guitar nerds got together, no bragging or robotic moments. I always come back to it for inspo.

[@regortex3364]

all the members of Warpaint are so beautiful and talented, what a special band.

[@marknason4572]

Again PG proves to me a provider of diverse content!

[@LiberTBo]

Always intriguing to see great women guitar players rich with talent and vision.

[@bobbyvoltage7171]

Props for using the JC-120. Best clean amp ever.

[@dogwalk3]

Bobby Voltage & best solid state!

[@HeManSean]

I refuse to believe that Mr. Bohlinger knows as little about the gear they use as he let on. My guess is that his intention is to let the artist discuss why they use certain pieces of equipment and how they interpret the sound that comes out rather than constantly interjecting trite cliches. And the way that he skillfully angles his torso so that his chiseled abs peek through a thin shirt and into most favorable lighting...sublime. This is how all interviews should be. STEP UP YOUR GAME, BARBARA WALTERS!

[@calvinscheuerman]

Barbara Walters doesn't show her chiseled abs nearly enough.

[@CaesarTjalbo]

The dumb fuck's stoned or so

[@eole123456789]

Haha you got a point. I was going to say that guy is the nicest warmest interviewer I have ever seen. He just genuinely seems like a super nice guy and that's why he makes artists really open up when they're around him.

[@travissandersasbuttshitjac1458]

Sean Pasley I'm sure he has more knowledge of gear in his two fingers than this entire band

[@adsensedd]

Yeah great interviewer imo. He lets the artist talk and only injects useful tidbits.

[@GeoAl09]

I actually love these rundowns with not so super super famous bands/artists. It's an opportunity to discover new music. Because of literally this video I discovered a awesome band in Warpaint! Thank you! I just checked out some of their music on Spotify and I like it. "New Song" is freakin awesome. "White Out" is cool too.

[@felichagomez]

GeoAl09 check out their EP! Beetles is my favorite. Been listening for almost 10 years. Enjoy!

[@elonmush4793]

yeah I'd rather watch this than an ACDC rig rundown

[@IDKSOMTHIN]

"from a friend of mine" she means John Frusciante.

[@Mexxx65]

... rich boyfriends ... their secret methinks

[@tommyconancoates7097]

Lol I swear to god that somehow I just knew it was obviously a guy and he immediately popped into my head. Frusciante wanted to make sure he got to smash

[@tommyvercetti5802]

Are you sure she didn't mean Josh? Josh had one like that in early 2000's, and he played in Warpaint

[@_baalshamin]

@@tommyvercetti5802 John was her boyfriend and proced their first EP, she knew Josh cause he was always with Frusciante.

[@jf542]

@@Mexxx65 you're a loser. this band is lit

[@specialk5257]

I love Emily and Theresa, how they compliment one another with the parts they play. I have the Mustang and will be getting a Jaguar by the end of the year. (Have to decide what pedals to get yet.)

[@MisterTee]

I like how he said 'you have a warm fuzzy thing' and then 'one big knob' in the next sentence

[@BravoColl]

Awesome! Been hoping to see this for ages. Wish it had Jenny's rig too though.

[@MrTcravens]

the fender jaguar is the best and most versatile guitar ever made.

[@iwillnevergetone5]

have been into emily's Jaguar for a while now. Thanks PG!

[@verminj]

What a dream that would be!

[@iwillnevergetone5]

absolutely!

[@ThomasPullen1966]

Looks like Aguilar gear. 410GS and a Tone Hammer head.

[@dirkthes2s]

have been into Emily for a while now

[@elonmush4793]

Warpaint are my spirit animals

[@DandamanV]

I love Warpaint and I'm ridiculously stoked that you got to do a rig rundown with them! Thanks PG!

[@_baalshamin]

NO JENNY?????

[@gpfmusico]

Girls with guitars

[@raypolakovic1290]

Nice Adrian Belew shout-out!

[@revan8755]

Thanks for making a rig rundown for this band!

[@MarceloDurham]

PS: I want to see Jenny's gear .. :(

[@lookingatcrap]

That 70's Rick I mean come on. If that had time for Teresas bass

[@AntwhaleNearfar]

Marcelo Durham PS: I want to see Jenny’s rear...

[@MaddestMousse]

oh i want to see Jenny's gear too. wouldn't mind seeing her rig rundown either!

[@bigrichxl91]

man this is so awesome. Warpaint is the best! and so is John!

[@genarocuellar777]

Delays, Chourus, and any kind of Strat can give you that sound. The Cure!

[@claytonsmith8694]

FAVORITE BAND THANK YOU SO MUCH.

[@chronicmango]

Why the hell is it that on every single Warpaint video’s comments, everyone is trying to give Frusciante the credit for these amazing musicians? Oh... nvm. I spose I know the answer to that.

[@rain.faded.]

Misogynists.

[@aspaceproductions]

That's like 1% of the comments lol. Most people gush over them so stop acting like it's some huge deal lol. I'm a Warpaint fan I just hate when people think every single comment has to be blind praise..

[@verminj]

@@aspaceproductions far more than 1% on this video

[@anthonyplayter2981]

Sexism!

[@lyndonhamilton1584]

I've never heard of this band before this video,so I checked them out before coming back to this video. Pretty dope lol

[@rain.faded.]

Ok, PG, how the hell did you not do a rundown of Jenny's gear?!

[@alienlovetunes]

Love you Warpaint

[@MountyDani13]

This was awesome and very informative, I learnt so much about a band I already love and now love and appreciate even more.

[@davidredshaw3774]

Pure love for this!! So happy this has happened

[@EquinoxIV]

A week ago I saw Warpaint live for the first time. Since all upcoming gigs for the foreseeable future are at least 4000 km away from here, I do the next best thing and try to watch every single video on Warpaint on KZbin. This here is especially cool.

[@jarrettfinney4882]

Warpaint kicks ass. As such a huge chili peppers fan, I’m shocked that I’m just now finding out about them. They’re killer

[@richietownsend6737]

I don’t get the RHCP reference. I don’t hear any similarities. What am I missing?

[@jacopocanevari3695]

@@richietownsend6737 kzbin.info/www/bejne/aXK7Y515nJtngJY

[@antsteep]

They have ties to RHCP. John Frusciante mixed their first EP and dated Emily. Josh Klinghoffer was their drummer. Stella played on Fleas solo album.

[@rattlesnaked.5612]

23:50 since i saw the 9:30 performance here on KZbin i wanted to know how she makes that little creepy note on Disco/Very, Thank You!

[@submoronicbomb]

The fog was just this thick, for the duration of the show that night. They sounded amazing, and all the pictures I took looked like they were on fire.

[@robbyray]

great interview. wonderful ladies. got a chance to meet them in dallas on the last tour. was a pleasure!

[@Ricardo_Samano]

I WAS JUST THINKING WE NEED ONE FOR WARPAINT AS I WAS LISTENING TO THEM. THANK YOUUU

[@jsetov]

I've been hoping for this one for a while. Thanks!

[@betinaraders]

Increíbles!!! Las acabo de ver en México y son lo más hermoso en vivo!! 😍😍😍

[@JohnDoe-pq8yw]

This is the best show that was never on TV. I guess that's you I don't watch TV. Rig RunDown Rocks!!!!

[@goldmole1]

Bohlinger disappearing into the fog of from 10.45 is hilarious ;-)

[@Droxcy]

A amazing gift from John F. and the Strat.

[@bishlap]

Nevermind that Bass, dig those hi top Chuck's in red!!!

[@ryboul]

love warpaint, thanks for this vid!

[@MsBob314]

Love this vid! What an amazing band!!!!

[@aggroed]

Sweet. I've been asking for this one.

[@Guitarisforgrins]

THANKS FOR THIS!

[@programmedwrong3795]

I love Warpaint!

[@MacDougalPuppy]

God bless this band.

[@RaymondWillsMusic]

And now we all know the secret of their sound)) Thank you so much for this video!

[@NasalSexForLife]

I've wanted this to happen for the longest time! (:

[@theparismaitae7052]

Watching again for inspo

[@syhi7971]

Nice Rundown! Good vibes.

[@ezegoe]

"yeah" "yeah..." "oh yeah" "yeah... sure"

[@fredlanger6338]

ezequiel goenaga Hahahahahaha, yeah,yeah

[@aibrainlet8041]

ezequiel goenaga "ya know what"

[@aibrainlet8041]

ezequiel goenaga "thats cool!"

[@Hallh2008]

Really? Oh yeah :D

[@j.asalazar9534]

yeah... sure

[@javiacustico]

i love this girls!

[@oscarfernandoofpublicnature]

best detune ever out of the pitchfork, cool!!

[@riniones]

that's quite a bit of smoke

[@MelloSav]

Dude, why does Jenny never do rig/gear shit? I would LOVE to see that. She's one of the main reasons I started playing bass

[@edwinmorais5773]

such a killer bass player. tone is incredible

[@audiolego]

There's a bass effect rig she did with her producer

[@MarceloDurham]

A tip: If you wanna see Emily's 67 gold strat, search for "John Frusciante - Water Street Music Hall 1997" on youtube, ... ;)

[@gregoryfowler8512]

Stoked that she plays thru a Jazz Chorus. I've had mine for 30 years.

Elas são simplesmente demais!

[@McCoy34]

Where's Jenny Lee and her Rickenbacker?

[@timbulb]

Its nice of them to fire up the smoke machine for an interview. hehehe

[@XNaturalPhenomenonX]

i love them.

[@lorenzodesidera1438]

The chorus circuit in the Roland jazz chorus is the same in the original boss ce-1 chorus, for those who were wondering :) boss is a part of the Roland brand

[@frusci.t]

Warpaint is love.

[@ITheFight]

john you stud!

[@jess4687]

It's great to see an interviewer being modest & making it about his subject & not him. You know he knows his shit but lets her speak.

[@deedeeramone3155]

I wish there could be a new Warpaint video uploaded 247

[@zshwn]

shes badass!

[@enderwolf2153]

In reference to Emily breaking the headstock on that '50s strat, as long as it's your guitar breaking it only adds story to it. If it sounds worse, it's just a quirk to work with

[@DannyWoodMusic]

I laughed out loud with John pretending that he doesn't know what a Pitchfork is... :D Awesome rundown though. Warpaint is great.

[@suhijo]

I bet that amazing firend who gave her the jaguar guitar was Frusciante XD

[@astrl7]

wow is so tiny with just one big knob lmao at 19:53

[@chunk4funk]

Holy shit, is the club on fire ((is TN 420 recreationally friendly)) .. Emily, I love your honesty, speak the truth for the sound & soul of strings that don't have major record label budget endorsements with D'ddddario's falling out of your 3 guitar techs cabinets making up guitar world. 3-6 month old strings ... if they survive more than a week ... sound amazing, like an Ovation.

[@jonduke3919]

I love her😍

[@mudzera]

throws out that chorus pedal "CORONA"

[@eruhl1979]

Like the old school set ups no Kempers or Axe FX with these ladies

[@joeyjones9041]

how did i get here from Trivium lol? you got me again youtube.

[@krisfrederick5001]

I could have sworn they were using an Electro-Harmonix Poly Chorus, which I loved but broke. With my 68' Jaguar with a Gibson bridge. Also my 69' red Mustang. Which I notice they also use

[@Jtdubbzz]

Cool girls. I need an El Capistan. Love the Pitch Fork. I’m kinda surprised if John didn’t know if it before this video but I maybe it just came out

[@kantvishi]

Great interviewer.

[@LuchoJ2110]

Great! you guys should do Temples, they're starting their tour I'd love to see their rig.

[@solidsalmon4925]

The chorus on the JC was made into the boss ce-1

[@nicktaylor5264]

I love the way that so many artists... from Brian May to Emily here to more others than I can count... (but I do it myself, so I always notice)... use rubber sealing-rings from (Grolsh?) beer bottles to stop their guitar straps falling off. That round red thing.

[@user-iv5fx6gv1k]

From the dawn of time we came; moving silently down through the centuries, living many secret lives, struggling to reach the time of the Gathering; when the few who remain will battle to the last. the time is nigh, impostor.

[@TwangAndDrip]

Hey PG! Great videos. Please, you should do a rig rundown with Foals. Cheers

[@ryannolan9410]

I do admire the vintage Jaguar and I love that Theresa plays a Mustang as my favorite guitar that i own is a Mar 8th 1965 Fender Mustang... i mention the exact date cus in fender history cbs bought fender in jan 1965 but the cheaper cbs parts didnt come in until later in the summer of 65. So i take pride my Mustang was made the original fender way and parts. So btwn the 2 of em, they have a great taste in guitars and amps. I use to be all about effects pedals until mine were all stolen at a studio here in nyc. Now im all about just plugging into the amp and no pedals. Its to easy with pedals. I like changing tone with my fingers or a pik.

[@lassesuurmunne8340]

Yeah the pre cbs ones sound and play amazingly well. I got beyond lucky this year and an Instagram pal sold me his very early 1964 Mustang, mine is one of the earliest made. It’s Dakota red like Theresa’s but has clay dots and the pre cbs headstock just like your’s. I wanted either a 64 or early 65. I’ve also heard that the pickups were better before the cbs models. I could never change the pickups on mine they’re the best sounding Mustang pickups I’ve heard. But I’m sure the 66 that she has is good, but as you can see she changed the original pickups to Seymour Duncan hot stack strat pickups. With those early 80’s red covers they suit her Mustang really well. I might buy a pair to put on one of my other Mustangs, or get the Seymour Duncan antiquity ii Mustang pickups to get closer to the 64’s sound. What colour is your Stang? They’re also my favorite guitars. They’re just so comfortable to play and to my eyes they’re the most beautiful guitar ever made. Having said that I love all Fenders really. And almost all guitars lol

[@lassesuurmunne8340]

And also I did once get to try a 22,5 scale 66 Mustang. That had such a nice solid neck, that I think you can find very nice post cbs ones, you just might wanna swap out the pickups. But that 22,5 scale neck was fun to play. But of course I feel fortunate to have the 24 scale. It’s my main guitar. A 22,5 scale would be just a very fun guitar to play around with at home. Might try to get one one day

[@ryannolan9410]

@@lassesuurmunne8340 My mustang is turquoise with pearl pick guard. I do suspect that this was not the original color or that a primer was used before the turquoise gloss coat because in a few places where the paint has chipped or worn away I can see a red color. It looks dull not glossy at all so that's why I think it's a primer. Have you ever removed the neck from the body to see the date stamp on your '66?

[@lassesuurmunne8340]

@@ryannolan9410 Oh I don’t own that 66 I tried. I have an early 64 24 scale Dakota red one. I haven’t removed the neck yet. But I’ll check if I can find the photo the previous owner took of the date stamp. Mine is very early, even the bobbins on the bottom of the pickups are still the back not grey ones. Wish I could show you pictures. I wonder if your’s is a daphne blue Stang? That’s gone a bit more green, could that be? Ok I found the photo of the date stamp. Mine is stamped July 1964. So one of the earliest since the Mustang was launched in August. Mine is also near mint because the original owner kept it as a decoration at his guitar store in a glass cabinet or something like that and hardly ever played it. Still has the original frets even and they’re not worn out! I got incredibly lucky. My most precious possession that I will ever own 🙏. I might hunt for a 22,5 scale Stang later on I dunno. Probably not though. I’m pretty broke, I sold a lot of gear to get this 64 Stang but it was worth it. And I’m sure yours is just as nice. I wasn’t looking for a near mint one, I just wanted one that sounded good and played well. The only thing was that it took a little to get used to the A neck, it was more narrow than any other Stang I’ve ever tried but fortunately it wasn’t a problem for my fingers. And it’s by far the nicest Stang I’ve ever tried. Also the nicest Fender and guitar I’ve ever played. Although I’m quite biased since the Mustang is my favorite guitar in the world 🙏 haha

[@elephantricity]

The chorus in the roland amp is based on the boss ce-1

[@makichas]

Bassist and dummer would be a great part 2.

[@number1enemyoftheuseless985]

Yes we need to hear from Jenny and Stella love those two.

[@endezeichengrimm]

You want to see the drummers rig?

[@makichas]

@@endezeichengrimm What drum (musician) nerd wouldn't want insight into her sound/s? I know Stella keeps some of her acoustic setup close to the vest.

[@endezeichengrimm]

@@makichas It's Premier Guitar. The Drum channel or something would have to cover that.

[@makichas]

@@endezeichengrimm Youre so right! They should stop reviewing recording equipment too. Fuckin idiots should stay in their lane. you're so brilliant and smart.

[@Moveplaylift]

"Billy Duffy has one..." "Who?" Someone get her The Cults 'Love' album stat!