8:20 - "Essentially I guess I believe that any piece of gear -- as long as it's functional -- the main thing is to figure out how to make THAT sound good, whatever it is." Jesus Christ it is so refreshing to hear someone say that, especially a guy as good as Krantz.
@nacienlos703 жыл бұрын
He is just too humble. He is a legend and a monster player. Someone should remind him of that.
@ClamsAnonymous9 жыл бұрын
One of the coolest rig rundowns of all time.
@joepisciottajr58419 жыл бұрын
Wayne is hysterical, "rig Rundown? I don't even have a rig".
@philsackett73419 жыл бұрын
Wayne is hilarious! I love the dry, sarcastic NY wit. I'm sure he is misunderstood on a daily basis. I love his modesty too. What a great player. Best of all, after watching this I suddenly feel a little better about my live rig. :D
@willietango9 жыл бұрын
Phil Sackett the Woody Allen of guitar burners?
@jean-renepirlet7 жыл бұрын
Phil Sackett Thought exactly the same
@Melonheadinbed6 жыл бұрын
......and everyone generally thinks woody allen is a pretentious douchebag with a penchant for kiddie porn.
@tripledoubletroubful5 жыл бұрын
I was just thinking his wry humour is totally unstoppable. Talking about himself and Landau and his amps killed me. And commenting that "just make whatever it is sound good", well, free lesson with Krantz ...
@AluminumBird7 жыл бұрын
Best Rig Rundown of all time. So funny and thoughtful. Not only has he figured out that gear is primarily a mental game, he actually makes good decisions based on that finding. Inspiring.
@tonylarsonstudio9 жыл бұрын
I feel like someone needs to give Wayne a hug.
@christiancollins47089 жыл бұрын
this is my favorite rig rundown so far. Im a big gear nerd but its great to see someone like this.
@lowyaw2 жыл бұрын
One of PG's greatest rundowns. What a legend, such tones, such creativity.
@jodiallardice15006 жыл бұрын
I saw this guy at Berklee college and let’s just say the show was one to remember lmao
@marlonborreo9 жыл бұрын
My ultimate guitar hero. I love how he's gone back to a Strat, a stock Fender amp, and an unboarded chain of pedals. It seems too that his demeanor has lightened up somewhat. It's good too see. I remember watching his instructional videos where he comes off with a strong sarcastic tone. But hey, it's all about the music and this man totally brings it like no other guitarist can. Consummate musician, WK is.
@Steepways.chadwick8 жыл бұрын
What a genuine bloke. A real music guy. nice one
@flyjoseph63559 жыл бұрын
Krantz is so funny in interviews like this, always makes it seem like he hates his job of being one of the sickest guitarists in the world
@jamesha1753 жыл бұрын
@Donald Krew i have no idea what you are talking about but good for you
@CVFMusic9 жыл бұрын
I have never seen a guitarist give less of a fuck.
@marc0d0n9 жыл бұрын
"Do you carry a backup?" "No" "Do you ever break strings?" "Yeah sometimes" "That is very brave" "Eh it's whatever"
@willschaumann38149 жыл бұрын
"I got a bag of pedals"
@CVFMusic9 жыл бұрын
Guys, I didn't mean this in a negative manner. He's a very relaxed, matter of fact man. That's all.
@egyptianminor9 жыл бұрын
OK, you meant he's very nonchalant about gear...true..it's all about the music.
@CVFMusic9 жыл бұрын
Guys who are real serious about gear would tell you it's all about the music too. As a guy who plays with people with huge rigs, I was just refreshed by a different approach.
@c.alejo88464 жыл бұрын
Really funny guy, almost self deprecating, and he is one of the best guitarists out there. Really admire his funky, clever playing.
@oakiron90758 жыл бұрын
dude, Wayne is the coolest. so chill.
@DLH.23 Жыл бұрын
"This is our drivers amp...I've never played it before" 😂😂😂
@Buppier8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for a really down to earth, coupla guys talking about guitars, gear, giggin'. The same stuff you talk about hangin in a bar, airport terminal, subway platform, etc. Felt like I was hangin with em.
@jeffmcleod28559 жыл бұрын
So refreshing to see this working musician who tours with one guitar and just regular pedals. And he's obviously not a super ego guy.
@egyptianminor9 жыл бұрын
It was about time Rig Rundown started to include non-rock musicians as well. I think you guys already did one episode w/ John Scofield and Avi Bortnik. But it would be nice if you guys could do a Pat Metheny episode. He uses arguably the most amazing gear for a 'Jazz guy'.
@TheStrataminor8 жыл бұрын
This guy has taught me about being more basic, more zen and just play!! I had never heard of this guy until tonight
@Zoe3218 жыл бұрын
This was an experience- awesome. "Is this your amp?" - "it's my drivers, first time I'm using it is tonight"
@playAgainMe9 жыл бұрын
something about this dude i really like... he's down to earth and honest about things
@Hs3u392 жыл бұрын
Wayne is a monster, creative musician. I was so lucky to have been turned on to his work way back in early 2000s by a great drummer and friend, Christopher Allis. Thanks ,Chris!
@misubi8 жыл бұрын
Preach bro. It's not the gear it's what is being played.
@martinrking9 жыл бұрын
I love this guy's attitude.
@wayneblanchard978 жыл бұрын
Great stuff! Everything about this was very real and relevant. Krantz's setup is interesting without being over the top and too boutique. And he speaks as a player operating in the real world, not cosseted by a team of techs and a major tour budget.
@ozbizbozzle9 жыл бұрын
A key part of Wayne's approach is to be himself so the music just falls out of him, so he knows himself better than most, and we get something exceptional.
@RicardoGrilli9 жыл бұрын
I can't say how I much I love Wayne man! What a badass guitarist and funny too!
@javierservigon5 жыл бұрын
i like his simplistic approach to gear. Whatever you have make it work for you...
@hearpalhere3 жыл бұрын
I just discovered Wayne and I love his attitude toward the gear and more importantly toward music. Thanks for another great episode.
@sonsauvage5 жыл бұрын
You can tell Krantz is the real deal by how he talks about the gear. The reverence isn't really there, he's basically just assessing the tools and how well they do the job of translating his musical thoughts. Also you can tell by his playing and compositions! haha
@kirkschneider90489 жыл бұрын
He is so great! and it IS really nice to hear someone in his league say he's plugs and plays!
@lpjbird7 жыл бұрын
Just was turned on to Wayne Krantz & I have to admit he's got the greatest personality for a guitar guy, so laid back and real how can you not like the man. He's a awesome player ta boot...
Might be my favourite rig rundown ever. The man is naive, funny, but ultimately VERY wise and and just a true player.
@procarpenter1788 Жыл бұрын
Naive? I don’t think that’s the word you want
@capivaraverde9 жыл бұрын
Really awesome rig rundown. Wayne Krantz totally rocks! Thanks guys!
@mrsconley6669 жыл бұрын
THIS WAS A GREAT RIG RUNDOWN! This is really a refreshing look at touring pros using gear like the rest of us.
@mantorandlannett...ourmusi6042 жыл бұрын
Mono for the win! Wayne is too damn good. Amazing rig rundown! Thank You John and Premier Guitar!
@jacktoddy97834 жыл бұрын
Good interview, revealing how musicians sometimes think - excellent.
@tonelocrian7 жыл бұрын
Wayne keeps it real & is revolutionary in his own way. Still an all-time favorite player ;)
@jorgesilva64546 жыл бұрын
The most honest, and down to earth, RG that I've ever seen
@guitarFlownimo9 жыл бұрын
Awesome RigRundown !!!!!!!!!!! A pleasure to watch ;-)
@supertuber599 жыл бұрын
finally some casual honesty about the imperfect ear.@1:45 or so
@MarcosRosa019 жыл бұрын
Finally!!! I have been asked for this for so long. Thanks
@richardbaruch11853 жыл бұрын
Couple of great guys...nice to watch
@kahuna28 жыл бұрын
Love WK. Used to see him play at 55 Bar in NYC back in the day. Just noticed he still plays there! Check him out if you're ever in the big Apple. Fantastic tiny venue.
@gtrzrus3 жыл бұрын
God love Wayne Krantz, the Woody Allen of guitar. We love you Wayne!🎸😀
@Hitrate9 жыл бұрын
Great interviewer. Does a good job at staying positive and making the guests shine. Great series! :)
@edwardcabras3 жыл бұрын
17:04 The Jimmy Herring reverb story is classic.
@jakollee3 жыл бұрын
Jimmy does like his reverb!
@mikeygoda9 жыл бұрын
The Vertex scandal was that Mason from Vertex took the affordable BBE Ben Wah and rebadged as a Vertex Wah with expensive NOS parts (not true) and sold it at 3X the price.
@RobMichael9 жыл бұрын
*It's always the relatively low-tech guitar rigs that I seem to love the most. Too much gear = too much fear.* I'm enjoying the smallest lowest-tech guitar rig that I've used for decades and it's been a huge mojo boost. Tell the truth: How much crap do you musicians carry around?
@rockettroll15079 жыл бұрын
Two twin reverb, no pedals
@jks29 жыл бұрын
a 67 supro galaxy or a 68 fender dual showman, a relatively simple home made pedalboard and two guitars: a gibson sg and an old fernandes strat as a backup for me and the rhythm guitarist in the band (only for gigs).
@justinmoore24039 жыл бұрын
Fender Vaporizer, Custom ESP LTD With Gibson 57 and Gibson P94 Pickups, Memory Man, TC Electronics Flanger.
@mgakidd9 жыл бұрын
I agree. Too many people are hung up on gear and not learning how to play.
@mgakidd9 жыл бұрын
Re-read what I wrote.
@davemassie37268 жыл бұрын
Please ask guitarist to PLAY, let us hear the pedals!!!! Its like going to a wine tasting and holding the glass, looking, smelling, talking about the great wine, but NEVER TASTING the wine!!!! the best ones you have done are like Nels Cline (wilco) you get to HEAR them!! Peace and I do love rig rundowns, thanks.
@MatissCudars7 жыл бұрын
agreed x10!
@sonsauvage5 жыл бұрын
I mean...krantz is one of those guys whose essential sound never changes. Like holdsworth. If you've heard him you know what sound will come from the gear but I also agree haha
@tomruth94874 жыл бұрын
@@sonsauvage I was at one of his shows and his Marshall went out, he had to use the fender amp that the opening act guitarist had. I was amazed, just like you said, his tone sounded the same. Didn't matter what he was playing through.
@ProfileP2464 жыл бұрын
Such a cool guy! and refreshingly honest.
@palebeau9 жыл бұрын
I think it's great they had Captain America do the intervew! Totally thrilled! :-)
@blackie80832 жыл бұрын
Wayne's got a great tone!...great person too!
@starchild63474 жыл бұрын
Would have liked have heard him play! Unusual.
@davidsnow61719 жыл бұрын
I know what he means about guitars that sit in the corner, vs ones you just want to touch all the time
@gitarmats Жыл бұрын
Such an interesting guitarist!
@burninho8 ай бұрын
Is he daisy chaining from the Devilles input to the Marshals input? or he has a direct out from the Fender?! i wondering, it seems the 2nd input is doing the job!
@ehambright9 жыл бұрын
Great Interview!!
@Mrius867 жыл бұрын
It's disturbing that the gear videos have more views than the actual guitar lesson.
@cedronarts9 жыл бұрын
wow, I love this guy... very cool, the music is what matters...
@jacobsmithbass9 жыл бұрын
wish they had done Anthony Jackson's rig! he has a serious amp set up. he probably said no...
@protocosm9 жыл бұрын
Refreshing!
@frontbum4209 жыл бұрын
Agreed Kirk Almost like a breath of fresh air in todays music scene. Over priced pedals,knock off guitars,boutique amps and Wayne Krantz
@user-rc4re5fo2f3 жыл бұрын
but a boutique strat
@passionplayer75 жыл бұрын
Inspiring individual in these gear crazy times(2019), I wonder if Wayne is still doing this setup?
@revolutionday19 жыл бұрын
It's funny how he makes JB look like a giant... If anyone else is having a hard time finding a good fuzz box, ZVEX makes a good one.
@ollierips8 ай бұрын
"Man, I have to carry that stuff!" what I'm telling anyone who says I need more gear
@JulesLeyheGuitarPlayer Жыл бұрын
THIS IS AWESOME!
@manifestgtr4 жыл бұрын
Wayne, you should check out the analogman sunface nkt. I’m kind of in a similar boat. A lot of the players I love use fuzz...Gilmour, Hendrix, Billy Corgan, etc...but I’ve just never been able to make it work for my playing. The analogman nkt is the first fuzz that’s made me say “whoa...I could actually use this”
@jacobsmithbass9 жыл бұрын
this is one of the best rig rundowns by far
@leventopoulos9 жыл бұрын
Incredible player! Enjoyed that! I just wish he had played a bit too ... :)
@bassheadjazz27083 жыл бұрын
10:07 "Well theres no money in jazz and being in a band as an adult is not financially sustainable.....anyway, lets check out my pedals?"
@burkeingraffia3 ай бұрын
I love how he is all about the music and not so much the gear.
@adamboof67696 жыл бұрын
Could be the best guitarist right now.
@TheScaredofsilence9 жыл бұрын
Is it too much to ask to turn the rig on so we can HEAR!
@violeman9 жыл бұрын
I have thee Identical Amp!!! Very Nice!! Sounds even better with some Peavey Tubes (6L6GC & ECC83 S') Which are commonly found in the Triple XXX series stack Amp's!! If you are into Jazz, Blues & Metal mixture!!! Thanks 4 Sharing Bud!! DEv
@paultrapanese17219 жыл бұрын
Nice interview. I think his string gauges are incorrect though. Unless he's recently changed he uses D'addario 10-46.
@coffeewaldo9 жыл бұрын
A good guitar a decent amp and distortion pedal is all I use. I'm just a home guitarist but I don't use any modulation or anything like that. clean ,crunch, distortion that's it.
@danielhornbeck65882 жыл бұрын
Wayne's rig currently involves clean Fender Deluxes, and distortion from a pedal. No Marshalls, no tube gain.
@airbloomamplifiers9 жыл бұрын
The issue he didn't want to talk about was Vertex buying other pedals and turning them into his own. He offered an apology and should be given another chance; Mason knows a lot.
@andrewgillis85726 жыл бұрын
in the movie, the role of Wayne Krantz will be played by Fred Armisen
@NielsvanderSteenhoven4 жыл бұрын
Great stuff!
@beeastman12359 жыл бұрын
Wayne you shred dawg!
@tMatt5M9 жыл бұрын
I wonder how much John benches.
@JohnSmith-mj6xg6 жыл бұрын
135
@enricopallazzo29874 жыл бұрын
Looks like hes gonna grab Wayne, bite his face, then throw him many yards away
@MichaelCoughlanmusic9 жыл бұрын
That guy's awesome.
@mattiv19 жыл бұрын
Hilarious dude and great rigrundown
@nylonsteel9 жыл бұрын
Vertex...oh boy ...just dont talk Wahs ..oh wait he did lol
@johncruz18115 жыл бұрын
nylonsteel there’s also an issue with the boost. Apparently it’s not exactly what Vertex claims....
@Quikfingers9 жыл бұрын
I always wondered what Jeff from the Max did after Saved By The Bell ended.
@curtisunit7 жыл бұрын
Jesus this belongs in a Christopher guest film.
@Lanearndt9 жыл бұрын
21 minutes of wayne krantz and not a single freakin note! Talk about blue balls!
@Li_Qifei9 жыл бұрын
He is so cool!!
@olovstenlund5026 жыл бұрын
very chill
@xDooksx9 жыл бұрын
Yes!!
@jaywalking179 жыл бұрын
This guitarist is awesome...LOL "I'll just carry the guitar strapped on my back and the pedals? yeah, they'll be in a garbage bag"....it's whatever man.