Wes Borland's Live Gear Rundown

[@fadlyhans82]

I think Wes doesn’t know how respectable and famous he is the music industry. So humble and fun to listen to.

[@blipblipblip4892]

And entertaining to watch too, it also makes sense that he’s an artist! Different face paint, how did i miss that?🤯

[@BRO-chet]

That's because he got humbled when he left LimpBizkit.

[@fadlyhans82]

@@BRO-chet limp bizkit was never the same with Wes as well.

[@KodyXXVll]

there's nothing respectable about limp bizkit dude. what the fuck are you on

[@BigBsboxingfacts]

I don’t think most know who Wes is… he’s a fucking killer player, brilliant song writer and an incredible showman… those who don’t know whom he is are missing out…

[@kimevaristo7181]

Never have i seen an artist get down on all fours during a rig rundown. Wes is a legend

[@downthebarber]

sus

[@guttyrankz]

No Diddy

[@Arcavs]

dont take him shopping please

[@Prefectures36]

No toe pointing for this legend!

[@giancarlo_c_music]

Been waiting for this for over 2 decades

[@JBarbarosa]

Just what I came here to say

[@giancarlo_c_music]

​@nevricutube yeah. Finally!

[@giancarlo_c_music]

​@@JBarbarosahaha. Awesome

[@WRX15]

At least lol

[@Stahlengelmusic]

Me too

[@ArexSant]

dude is original, artistic and very intelligent! one of the most uniques players no doubt!

[@JamesFIshwick]

absolutely and the fact he ran through all of his shit and didnt just have a tech explain it shows how passionate he is, no disrespect to his tech but usually with these vids the techs give the run down

[@MikeWazowski-s6g]

​@@JamesFIshwickYeah 👍 this was cool as shit

[@ClusterFugue]

He doesn't seem nearly as "strange" as his reputation seemed to be back in the day in this setting at all. Wonder if people drew conclusions based on his eye catching stage presence.

[@larulrich7417]

Wes Borlands playing aside, I always love to see interviews with him because he seems very honest and down to earth. You can tell that he really does appreciate everything his guitar tech does for him and does see him as a friend in the process. Hell yeah, Wes. Keep it up.

[@IamRaloPib]

Most likely is a friend doing his tech work

[@onerandombruh]

I think I am not the first nor the last one to say this but This dude is criminally underrated... And to think that getting his sound implies having expensive yet powerful gear not to mention that it seems like a pretty complicated circuit that even his tech gets confused with some bits and pieces of info.

[@apaleguy]

I love how Wes off stage casual dude Wes on-stage alien that came to deliver riffs to melt our faces

[@dagbman]

JC-120s are immortal. They just keep Roland, Roland, Roland, Roland (what?)!!

[@Rsut6767]

Come on!!!!

[@Lifesvagabond]

Laying on a thick layer of cheese

[@lw1391]

This comment deserves more likes

[@ClusterFugue]

Here! Have your damn thumbs up! 😅

[@ADIDASects]

Alright take your damn upvote and get out of here!

[@iwillnevergetone5]

this is the type of detail we need. impedance levels, the exact signal chain, where the DI sits in the path. love this shit

[@trevvrun]

What's DI?

[@iwillnevergetone5]

@@trevvrun Direct Input, like a box to capture the instrument signal and manipulate for front of house or any other reason outside of what's going into his amps. Like a Radial product

[@trevvrun]

@@iwillnevergetone5 ahh okay. Thank you.

[@disciplefan1221]

They did leave out one important detail: the guitars....

[@GillBoldberg]

Tech: "How many delays do you want, Wes?" Wes: "Yes"

[@feartheocean]

😂

[@AyBi_Studio]

He is The Edge of nu metal.

[@andreasmeier9746]

Yes: "Wes"

[@podfuk]

Wes: "YES YES YES yes yes yes ʸᵉˢ ʸᵉˢ ʸᵉˢ"

[@ClusterFugue]

I was thinking "all of 'em".

[@vladv5126]

Damn, Flanders got some sweet gear.

[@HARwinsOUTagain]

Okely Dokely, just doing it for the nookie, my good neighbor!

[@JRK747]

Well hiedi’fuckin’ho there neighboreeno! Wanna hear my chocolate starfish make hotdog flavored water?

[@chrisabram8416]

OMG, for real

[@PIlotrcm]

Ol’ Steady Neddy

[@emilmadmax]

That could be a name of an awesome song or band actually

[@samchavez3668]

Wes you have no idea how long we have been waiting for this, as a player who isn’t very knowledgeable on the tech side of guitar you give me the inspiration to learn and improve my craft, I’ve been playing over 20 years(almost my whole life) and I just lost my wife and music has been my sanctuary, this video is gold thank you STL and Wes

[@TheDeadStretch]

This is what's crazy to me. His rig is pretty much unchanged since the early days. Back in the day the last two pages in the Guitar World magazine was dedicated to Guitar players' rig setups. Wes was one of the players featured. So it's crazy to me that people didn't know how rig and yet it's been public knowledge since at least the early 2000s.

[@guitaristinterrupted3558]

Sorry about your wife man...

[@g.koch.]

​@@TheDeadStretch so and so, the Jc120's and the two girl painted box, Ibanez Cf7 and Boss Ns2 are the same, aswell for the A/B approach but over the years it changed quite a bit(atleast from 2001), amp, pedal wise and how he order it from back then. Even since the reunion it changed. He had back then that massive Rack, 3 Rectifier heads, a tremoverb combo, 3 Mesa OS (one of them is in the video) and 3 Jc120, where one cab and Jc where in an Iso Box. So beside the old sketched rig article from way back and instagram posts where you barely could make settings out we never got a detailed run down like that 😎

[@lesteubes-r1t]

RIP to your wife. Very sad. Also my own biggest fear…

[@leokimvideo]

Wes Borland is definitely the artist's artist, nice details on the pedal board

[@jakeellman7447]

Most underrated guitarist from the nu metal era in my opinion

[@ALANRMOREY]

Underrated by who ? Answer NO one

[@gabrielceolato2]

@@ALANRMOREY I was about to mention that he is THE ONLY new metal guitarrist i know by far (the guy from system of a down of course, but that is kind of obvious)

[@IamRaloPib]

No way...Lars Ulrich...hands down 😮

[@ADIDASects]

I dunno. The Korn fellas were pretty much everything Wes was guitarist wise but didn't have the costumes.

[@Chris-em4tc]

This is the first time I’ve felt “Christmas Morning” in more than 20 years. I have been waiting for this for so long.

[@AllTheCoolNamesAreTaken84]

But what does it do for your own playing??

[@JoeyJ234]

wes needs a own show. He's a gem.

[@rodrigocastellanos7238]

He have many solo albums, and also he used to lead the band black light burns. Both in spotify. You're welcome

[@LuisLopez-id4zc]

Listen to big dumb face first album

[@jeffXedge]

wes fucking rules. amazing tone, crazy gear head, some of the best riffs of all time. dude does it all from crazy experiemental going nuts with effects to the most basic caveman bounce riff that you go "why didnt i think of that" but it always takes a true genius to figure them out in the first place. wes should be your favorite guitarists favorite guitarist.

[@chrisnicolaides7834]

What a tasty treat of a video. Seems like this was filmed back in May 2023 at Wembley Arena... I personally attest that this rig sounded damn fine that day. I had always wondered if the 5150 IIIs and the VH4 were blended or used for different songs.

[@feartheocean]

in the decades to come, music historians will speak of this dude. low-key innovator and sound scientist.

[@8KilgoreTrout4]

I wish I took Wes more seriously a LOOOOOONG time ago. Like John 5, I slept on these guys for YEARS

[@EvaOnFly]

😮 I was just thinking about John5 & Wes Borland are TH3 GOATS in the guitar world . Totally underrated

[@seankent1807]

I love Wes Borland so hard…one of the coolest dudes on the planet.

[@kickassboardride]

Dude really is the dr. Pretorius of guitar. Love his approach to music. Much respect!

[@justinpridham7919]

Intro to Hot Dog is THE MOST metal riff. Fucking legend Wes B!

[@CRTW]

Yes!!!!! Best riff ever

[@Shahaaim]

Chorus riff to Full Nelson as well.

[@Davee107]

@@ShahaaimOnly that riff could support the line ‘You’ll get knocked the fuck out’ 🤣

[@CRTW]

@@Shahaaim yep

[@johnzackarias11]

@@Shahaaim Total steamroller type riff

[@jakethesnake-84]

Was searching “Wes Borland Rig-Rundown” last week and couldn’t find anything. Y’all read our minds! Incredible content!

[@bon2yan88]

nsa/algorithm is watching/datamining

[@RKoff9661]

Ive literally waited for this for 20 years. This is outstanding timing!

[@ubernate860]

One thing you can’t deny about Wes, he is a passionate and consummate professional through and through. I’m not a big LP fan but I’ve been a fan of his for decades. Such a unique and innovative artist

[@rebeklive]

love Wes Borland

[@Haraamcore13]

This guy made more kids pick up the guitar then Tosin, Tim and Misha combined. Legend.

[@AndyGravity]

Tosin, Tim and Misha have probably inspired more kids to give up playing guitar, then to start. Tbh

[@JoshuaJ-g2f]

I was one of them except I thought he was always rocking a bass when I reality it was a custom 4 string guitar tuned F

[@Aaron_French]

One of the greatest to ever do it. Criminally slept on riff lord and pure artist. I love it when players know their gear inside out.

[@Bilge-ko5qp]

Man i love Wes Borland, what a cool guy he is!

[@MrStraightGangsta]

I remember getting a little flyer sent to me from the Korn fan club saying a new band "Limp Bizkit" were about to come out and the rest is history

[@Piplodocus]

Yep, first heard them live supporting Korn in the UK. Just before $3 bill y’all came out. When they played “Faith” people thought they were taking the piss for the beginning til the chorus hit, it went heavy, and me and everyone else in the place lost their shit. Brilliant!

[@AndyKazama2]

I love that Wes' creativity extends to painting his cabs.

[@effectosis742]

He is keeping it real and personal at all costs... no Fractals , Kempers and other bullshit . You come to listen to the artist and you get the real and huge sound of Diezel and EVH amps . I've never been a fan of their music but I have a lot respect for their solidity during live shows .

[@vidicsferenc182]

Actually an amp is just 1-2 presets. Twinkering with profiles and preset chains and making your own sound like that is actually more personal and unique but i get what you mean. He has money to carry all of this shit. Most musicians cant even pay for their bus fare to arrive to the gig.

[@The_Bass_Stunters]

@@vidicsferenc182actually he said in the video this is the rig he keeps over seas. He stores it because it’s cheaper than shipping it.

[@vidicsferenc182]

@@The_Bass_Stunters So he has multiple 25k+ $ setups on different continents.

[@Madchris8828]

Went to a show live (loserville tour) and they know how to have fun. If you don't take the music too serious and just enjoy the atmosphere and the people having a good time, it's one of the best concerts I've been too. (Admittedly a pretty big fan of their music tbf).

[@thesucculentcity]

It took a long time for me to understand that he is a true artist. Always thought the costumes and body paint were gimmicky when they first came out, but I later realized that was just his visual art side coming out. He has a really unique and unorthodox approach to guitar, and an cohesive aesthetic that seems to underly everything he does. Dude has many so many banger riffs, and deserves more recognition as a rockstar.

[@matheusmacedo5453]

Bro is a legit rockstar

[@ocelot972]

Finally a Wes rig rundown! Love the paintings!

[@andre.slmartins]

I love Wes man. Such a creative, genuine and fun dude. He's like the best friend I've never had 🤣

[@jthunderbass1]

This guy is so underrated. One of my favorite band people in the world and a monster guitar player to top it off.

[@aan.channel]

I rarely see Wes talk. And when he do, I could listen for hours. What a humble yet intelligent guitarist.

[@Yyz1971]

Wes is absolutely one of the most creative guys I've seen. This set up would be a lottery winning dream to have!

[@FredHampshire]

Doesn't really matter what you think of LB, you just can't deny Wes

[@p1roncho]

you cant deny LB either, people have been trying for 25 yrs, and they still steal the show :)

[@somersfamily]

Wes has been one of my favorite guitarists and musicians since high school . I have 3 of these pedals he uses, mixed in with my ph2 and rev. I love these pedals

[@hockeybitez]

Wes will never realise what an absolute guitar god he is, The guys a legend

[@hagridsbeardguy1399]

Loving the efficiency and character of Wes' setup (I can imagine that his iconic tone has been stewing in the melting pot for decades😎) and it's really an amazing opportunity to see a breakdown of the tangible amalgamation of that. I really appreciate the emphasis on frugality throughout his setup tour, and having resonated with that - I was even more delighted to see that he's rocking a Tudor Black Bay on his wrist. Classic, elegant, superb choice for an everyday timepiece that (relatively speaking) is an affordable asset and a cracker of an everyday watch. Respect! I love coming across icons of industry who have the wealth/sponsors to just throw money at stuff for the sake of it, but don't. They remain frugal and pragmatic (much like the way I was raised) and I really value that. Just the vibes I'm getting from this short clip and the info Wes has given us - It's the "what I have is worth a whole lot to me because it's mine, I am going to take care of it and see it go the distance because I love what I've created and I worked hard tp be able to attain and build it" mindset. Fix rather than replace, optimise logistically to avoid unnecessary overspend, it's just him and his guitar tech kludging their way through any challenges that may arise like two brothers/friends - rather than a purely business transaction void of passion. Stay humble my dude!! 😄 Love from Namibia!

[@fabrilax]

This man needs to do more interviews and stuff. I think he‘s such a nice and cool guy

[@Hiei999]

Damn, Borland is so fucking cool. Glad LB is FINALLY getting the accolades they deserve

[@WRX15]

I used to tear his live pics out of circus mag and tape them on my wall with others from that time. Nice to see him still jamming along all these years later

[@JamesFIshwick]

Wes is such an under rated guitarist, such a mind for awesome riffs and simple effects . hes so humble too

[@chrisrodenmusic]

Wes. I love you. A proper artist. I can't believe he's still using those Rolands for his clean sound!

[@Merjia]

HELL yes. Needed this, Wes Borland is one of the most underrated guitarists in all of metal.

[@andrewpappas9311]

I’ve always thought that Wes was criminally underrated, dude is a great guitarist and has come up with so many killer riffs over the years so I still say that people need to talk about him more

[@d2d2505]

All because of Fred. Imagine he played with Zack de la Rocha.

[@2FRESH-4U]

My favorite guitarist so much style and stage presence he’s like channeling some entity to play some music for us what a legend

[@Ryan_Q3L]

I don't care what anyone says, his tone is incredible.

[@vonclod123]

Love this guy!! the tones and playing are always unique!

[@clayc8511]

Best band to only have one guitar yet sound so full. Always loved his tone. Thanks for the video!

[@emilklamer6938]

the paintings he does on his amps are so sick. i wanna do that now

[@ryanm4689]

He’s written some of the coolest riffs I’ve ever heard. Love his tone.

[@slowblueoval1997]

Wes thanks for taking the time to show us all your cool stuff. The new album is awesome.

[@a7xkyl]

Always been a huge LB fan and especially a Wes fan. Glad to see these bands that were hated at a point and time come back bigger than ever with their tours in 2024. Wes is a one of a kind riffer.

[@jaybee3089]

In my humble opinion Wes is the most talented guitarist alive today. Such a cool dude.

[@SuperHamLightning]

Legend! Such a nice, detailed rundown into all aspects of the rig. Props to Wes and his guitar tech!

[@AndyPearson86]

Thank you for sharing this! One of the most under rated players of all time and a hell of a performer!!

[@seanriley2534]

Wes Borland seems like such a cool, down to earth ass dude. One of my all time favorite guitar players too

[@VIRAEMIAPHXAZ]

LB was one of my favorite bands when I was a teenager. Ive always appreciated Wes's creativity. He plays what the song needs but also is able to put his own unique spin on it. He's not a shredder but as Ive matured as a player I recognize shredding doesn't sell records. I'll always have respect for Wes just for being humble and passionate towards his craft.

[@jasoncrump1886]

Appreciate the rig rundown Wes.

[@cpeplinski]

The personal control for the in ears is brillant

[@fistinair1979]

The vast majority of working musicians are mixing their own in ears. All you need is a tablet connected to the mixer.

[@frick115]

Wes is sooooo underrated as a guitarist and is truly awesome. He is one of the reasons that I picked up a guitar in the first place many many many moons ago. I LOVE finally seeing his set up.

[@MDR_Fit]

Wes you are my favorite guitarist of all time, since the 90s ive watched you, completely awesome

[@psivewri]

You can really tell that he loves what he does :)

[@samuelxander]

that dad core look so on point

[@THETOASTYTOASTEROMEGA]

ive never sat and watched him talk man he seems like a really down to earth guy its great

[@Coltrane45]

Timeline and El Cap on one board is so extra and i love every second of it

[@AyBi_Studio]

Finally Wes gets his respect! Well done STL! Wes you are a genius and the reason I picked up a guitar 18 years ago

[@sweetspike]

Wes is always the realest

[@SonicReels]

Best backstage rig rundown I've ever seen.

[@TheDoctorOfMachines]

This was awesome! This took me back to that feeling when ide be sitting next to my radio trying to figure out the jams only now it’s with some plug ins and listening to Father Borland explain the rig, so sick🤘🏻

[@adriangrizzly]

A lot of people waited for this. Awesome.

[@horror_fam0847]

Wes is such an underrated guitar player a lot of people don't give him the credit he deserves

[@StephenRahrig]

This is kind of blowing my mind how many actual physical amps/cabs/pedals he has in these modern times. Pretty cool!

[@QBprincess]

Thank you for this! Been waiting decades!

[@westside1912]

Wes is criminally underrated. Actually, that goes for Jon Otto and Sam Rivers, too. The musicians in LB are ELITE.

[@90s267]

I am so thankful for this band and his genius guitar sound

[@mikejamstonalspectrumstudi5339]

Dig this guy’s attitude. And, always loved his approach to the guitar.

[@Zwidawurzn]

Wow, it's Wes Borland unmasked talking about his rig, ultra nice stuff! His style of playing guitar is kinda unique.

[@SuperJiggawhat]

Best rig-rundown in ages.

[@carbonlord]

Wes was awesome in going over everything and pushed me right over to snag this plugin!

[@AntonioTENEBRION]

I admire him so much, i think he is the most involved guitarist with his gear

[@AlternativeGuitars]

Wah pedal is a Billy Duffy signature Dunlop, nice!

[@markusaurelius777]

Not a fan of LB, but really like Wes. This was great to watch.

[@kirstinline]

tell us how he builds up his shoulder muscles. they've got to be SO strong to carry those other 3 guys around everywhere.

[@theshapeexists]

John otto is a great drummer, and sam rivers writes very fitting bass lines that hook the rhythm to the guitar. Dj lethal fills a big role, and Fred is Fred

[@nolter3078]

Man been dying for a video like this Wes is such an inspiration for me!! also holy fuck that amp combo is crazy so much stuff in there

[@JoãoPinto-v5n]

Proper nice and humble guy...And an amazing artist

[@gstevens6948]

Totally humble… totally professional…. Totally awesome. ❤

[@nickfox7756]

So cool to finally see this!!!

[@sunnohh]

What a rad dude, seems to be genuinely friends with his guitar tech

[@johnnyrenfield]

Awesome rig guys!! 🤘💀🍻🔥 Oh my goodness I can tell the disappointment standing there like well my pedalboard has a pool now 😱

[@jacey714]

Always loved Wes! Glad he's still rockin'!

[@totaleclipse518]

Loving the Canadian Tuxedo.

[@randall9000]

Not a Canadian tux without the denim long sleeve shirt under the denim jacket

[@rileyjacob5463]

Love the idea of droning a sound while he's changing a broken string

[@freds.6108]

Gotta love the tricks of the trade you see on these types of videos. Very cool 🙌🙌

[@jorgecatalanl.3735]

Wes Borland was the first guitar player that I really like (before I start to play the guitar) and I thought: what in the hell is that! that sound ....what it is? (i was 10 years old). Amazing musician!