Paul Gilbert’s Pedalboard - What's on Your Pedalboard? 🎸

[@sweetwater]

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[@JBAubry]

Hell yeah! Bring some more!

[@adamstaysick]

Two of my favorite personalities

[@arcadio4]

Loved! Wanna see more with that duo!

[@ericcarlson5]

Sweetwater yes! Always love checking out the gear and the reasoning behind the choices. Josh’s kinda of smart ass , but harmless humor goes well with Paul’s kinda goofy, but totally understandable humor. Bravo 👍🎼🎸🇺🇸

[@scoobystap3159]

Loved both of their vids on the new PG14. It sounds great!

[@patrickfouhy9102]

Is it me, or is Paul more popular than he was even back in the 80s??? I love Uncle Paul, he's the best. He's always just so positive, and happy and excited about guitar and sharing his experiences and knowledge. Thanks for everything Paul!

[@koffieverslaafde627]

Patrick Fouhy yeah it’s really inspiring!

[@MrDragonkarp]

alot of us were born in the 90s grew up watching and learning from his vids so he really is our Uncle paul

[@mjobusch]

I like his work -- and everything else -- more now than ever.

[@davetbassbos]

I'll be honest I dismissed Mr Big at the time with out listening to them, but you know haw young people are lol!, They were actually awesome and Paul is an insanely talented musician who could easily have been a top studio or sideman in any genre.

[@cbarryslough]

He does seem like a really stand up guy.

[@magtownrep]

Using a volume boost pedal for just one note is the most brilliant/hilarious things I've ever heard of. Excellent interview.

[@dongpedroyi]

Paul managed to survive the demise of the '80s shredder and remain active - he is now like a scientist who travels through time and encompasses all guitar eras with timeless mastery.

[@justingibson508]

Most did honestly Vai, Satch, Yngwie, Vinnie M, Kotzen on and on still around making music. 90's into early 2k's was truly an abysmal time for great guitarists who used the whole fretboard and could do solos. But thankfully in recent years people have woke up again:)

[@BillDerBerg]

Why was there a demise of the 80s shredder and not the 90s shredder or the y2k djenter?

[@gill2675]

Paul was my guitar instructor at MIT in Hollywood I was mike Campbell type player- and Paul was and is a sHredder I could only sit back and watch, but he did tell me I had great “feel” when he gave me my final test’ he is amazing

[@gill2675]

Reminds me of like a Joe Montana of guitars

[@YerZippersDown]

Very well put

[@RoboRocker69]

I like Paul's no frills approach to his pedal board. No fancy flight case super expensive computer designed multi-level platform. Just a good ol' hunk off 3/4" plywood spray painted flat black and he's ready to tour the world! He's so grounded and humble. You gotta love it!

[@gsmmax1]

Paul Gilbert's personality is possibly bigger than his guitar playing. What a gift to humanity.

[@alexandero9936]

Wouldn’t say I agree but it definitely helps

[@Fitzmartin24]

Mr Big (personality)

[@Douglas_I]

I agree 100% As a long time guitar player that's newer to KZbin I can honestly say I did not have the slightest clue who Paul was until I saw him on the music is win dudes new channel guitar villains and I absolutely love this guy now!

[@markrosenquist8259]

@@Douglas_I Really? He’s a legendary guitarist. Same with Jason Becker , Marty Friedman etc. Really known for Mr.Big but he was amazing in Racer X

[@Douglas_I]

Yeah it was all just music I never got into before internet and KZbin really opened my mind and ears. The cool part about it is I can go back and hear all they music for the first time.

[@docfrost1669]

How can you not admire Paul Gilbert? He is such a fantastic player and it helps he's also a genuinely nice person.

[@bbmade]

“Hot dog is a sandwich and a slide is an effect.” Words that will live in musical history forever.

[@PaulMatthewMusic1]

I love that quote lol

[@digitalranger4259]

Hot dogs are not sandwiches. They are their own masterful wonderful treats.

[@jcctech307]

I LOVE IT!

[@bradhargis2261]

@@digitalranger4259 you're thinking of corndogs.

[@digitalranger4259]

@@bradhargis2261 Of course I'm thinking of corn dogs! I'm awake! :)

[@bigbossdeleon]

When he said "and.. I'm happy already" at 12:23, then he yelled at 12:42 hahaha this guy is just full of joy which is why I love watching his guitar videos so much. No dull moment

[@protus3882]

that yell was actually on the track that he was covering - Stay With Me by Faces

[@DanielDeVidi]

Josh and Paul are the perfect match, they should have their own show.

[@eduardocervantesaca]

I agree. That was good fun!

[@WilmerLebron]

I agree 🎸🎶🔥👆🏻

[@jpistolas]

A US version of Cap & Chappers but better.

[@WilmerLebron]

JC Britt Yeahh!! 🎸🎶🔥🤘🏻

[@Mattstiless]

Legit !

[@GraylightSynes]

Paul Gilbert is my favorite electric guitarist, and I love hearing him speak about music. The professional guitarist world is full of people who present themselves as mysterious, edgy, dark, enigmatic... it's full of unnecessary ego. And Gilbert just bucks all that. He is overtly bright, chipper, quirky, and wholesome. That is just so welcome and refreshing. He's a gift to the instrument's community, and I hope he continues to find success.

[@ericcarpenter3263]

The internet is so much better when Josh and Paul are on it.

[@georgesabitpol]

Yes. And tomorrow is Friday!

[@mchenryjeremy]

@@georgesabitpol Yes. And tomorrow really is Friday!

[@cliftontorrence839]

Ohhhh, Yasssss !

[@Vahnchelsea]

Paul is very humble and nice to talk to. He really likes to share his knowledge and idea without offending anyone.

[@jasong546]

Paul is a jukebox, an encyclopedia, an engineer, teacher, comedian, and on and on. What a fun person in a world full of...not fun people?

[@eleazarlaggui9739]

You're talking about them fusion prog shredders, arenvt you? 😁😁😁

[@wendel5868]

Greg Koch too

[@albertplaysguitar]

Don't you just love that while every other gear video on KZbin features Hi-Tech pedalboards, Paul Gilbert's like... "Oh, and I made sure to sand the corners to my irregularly shaped piece of wood that I cut, myself." Now that's awesome.

[@mostlytranslucent]

I love how proud this very famous, highly skilled musician is of the Year 9-level paper 'n tape album cover mod he did to his univibe.

[@tristanavakian]

He is a sweet loveable music geek. Most of the true greats are like that. You meet em and they are honest and ingenuous. Nothin’ “cool” about em.

[@namebrandmason]

I think it's a lot of his appeal. He is forever the teenager in his bedroom with a Mako "Stat" and a Peavey Bandit. You can't ignore how he glows while playing old Rush licks. EDIT: just realized I called it a "Stat," I'm leaving that typo in because it's funny. What was that guitar Jimmy Nolan played? It was like a Fresher Straighter?

[@timmungenast]

@@namebrandmason Yes, brother, good memory! That stylin strat knockoff that Nolan played was indeed a Fresher Straighter.

[@DanielECarroll]

“You can only do what you can do. And you did it.” The perfect response from Josh to Paul regarding his extreme pedal makeover. 😂

[@joaofelipefeitosadaluz4283]

Man, it’s an absolute delight to listen to Paul Gilbert. I don’t mean only his music, but his words, approach to guitar, life and people. He’s so humble, nice and gentle.

[@SimpleManGuitars1973]

Paul Gilbert comes across like one of the nicest and most humble guys you'd ever meet. I'm not a huge fan of his music, per se, but his enthusiasm and humility are great and you can learn from him regardless.

[@j.shipton5733]

DuckTalesWooHoo1987 I met him at a guitar workshop at Accent Music in Las Vegas in '88 when he still played with Racer X. He is, as you say, one of the nicest and most humble guys you'd ever meet.

[@Quicksilver_Cookie]

I've literally never heard a bad thing about Paul. Every person that met him says the same thing. That he's the nicest person you can imagine. He was hugely influential regarding my decision one day to start playing myself, and it is one of my dreams to meet him in person.

[@bwall615]

I met him when Mr. Big was touring with Rush. So hilarious. But, I think he’s even more so these days.

[@marjimhip8487]

Brett Wall, I agree. He’s always came across as a funny guy, but maybe a little less “out there/acquired taste-ish” these days. Funny people either get funnier with age, or they let life steal all their joy. “If you aren’t able to laugh at your situations, one of them will eventually kill you”

[@jeremybeadleslefthand480]

@@bwall615 could you imagine some of the conversations between Paul and Alex Lifeson? 🤣

[@frannyp46]

Two guys on top of their game who will consistently talk and praise other guitarists and pedals.

[@fifeymaggot]

These two should have their own show, I could watch them all day!

[@TJ-fv6dp]

Josh and Paul = Perfection!! "Always Pick With Authority" - Paul Gilbert

[@Raonybarreto]

They deserve a weekly show. Pretty amazing videos together.

[@Chugs4Serotonin]

I'm in my mid 20s. I'm a hardcore-punk/pop-punk/modern metal guy, but I grew up listening to classic rock/metal, and I just gotta say that any time I see a thumbnail with Paul Gilbert in it, I'll click every time. Favorite guitar player ever. Dude really is a wizard, and all his advice is great. When he speaks or plays, I listen.

[@speechisanexperiment]

I've never played a JHS pedal or listened to any of Paul's music, but I could listen to these two talk to each other all day. These guys are as sweet and humble as they come.

[@scottdalrymple1716]

I have always respected Paul Gilbert. He is an absolute beast on guitar but knows how to maintain great tone. His picking technique is unrivaled.

[@Citizen-1a]

Individually, two of the most entertaining characters talking about guitars, but together, hilarious. You guys need to get together and a regular Statler and Waldorf Pedal Show.

[@joshoptical]

Gilbert is the consummate example of a true musician who happens to play guitar. His song library in his head is incredible

[@kmcewenguitar]

This jaded world is not worthy of a Paul Gilbert. His positive attitude and love of music is infectious \m/\m/

[@rrguitar1]

Hes awesome, one of my favorite players. Very inspiring.

[@shannonjones3714]

Agreed!

[@FriendGaugeShotgun]

EPIC and Authentic Alex Lifeson tone!!!! I'm sold!!! wowow

[@landondale8496]

I'm only 7 minutes in and this is the best video I've ever seen! Love these two guys, and their personalities together...they should have a regular show/podcast/anything.

[@BarryPoogy]

At 56, I've liberated my entire setup to simply a tube amp and a TS9. Videos like this make me glad that I still kept everything and did not give any pedals away!

[@hypno420jon]

"You can only do, what you can do, And you did it." Truer words have never been spoken.

[@_drewplays]

THAT O RING TRICK BLEW MY FRIGGIN MIND. now I will be changing some shit

[@kraid80]

"If I want something I try to make it happen". There you go, best lesson ever. Thank you Paul!

[@fasteddievh2072]

Wow! Josh and Paul have such great chemistry together! You guys need your own weekly show. Amazing!

[@sassulusmagnus]

What a great tag team. Equal parts hilarious and informative. These guys need to do a series.

[@Pher98]

They need a TV show

[@brettdiaz]

I love that Paul doesn’t need an expensive board. He just goes to the hardware store buys a piece of wood. I could watch these two all day.

[@mickhoward3954]

You're not wrong. Why spend $200+ on a pre-made pedal board that isn't going to fit your collection of different sized pedals comfortably or in a way that you like? I personally like my pedals set up in a diagonal way because I'm forgetful as hell.

[@bravinneff1]

Paul Gilbert is so great on so many levels - major upbeat personality, awesome ambassador for guitar playing in general, and generally super guy. Plus he figured out how to step out of his 80's shadow and reinvent himself. Which is totally awesome and an achievement in itself. However - and I know he wants to play blues like crazy - there is something seriously unbluesy about his blues playing. He keeps coming back to it, year after year, with ever more bluesier and bluesier licks, yet it never stops sounding like a shredder. A shredder playing bluesy licks.

[@MarijuanaSlim]

Ya but his blues has soul I hear it and I’m a Bluesman

[@acidreignstudio]

Jon Lovitz interviewing Jeff Goldblum. But seriously, I loved it. Interesting ideas... and Paul demonstrating them well.

[@warpdriveby]

Lmao such a good call!

[@Ottophil]

Yeah, thats the ticket!

[@coolwaterdvr]

Paul Gilbert is such a joy to watch. Personality is super friendly and lively. 👍❤🎸

[@pud354]

0:55:- JS:"I'm gonna lead you on a journey of understanding yourself" PG: "Okay, haha, free therapy!" 😆

[@edwinykim]

😂

[@kevinboyle4929]

Thank you for interviewing paul Gilbert with your pedals. I loved it. Thanks again..

[@furbymetal83]

There s so much potential when you combine these two guys. I can dig having Josh pick one of the rare pedals in his collection, and letting Paul go crazy with it at least once a month

[@kosmicwizard]

The synergy between these two guys is amazing!

[@MikeBaars83]

Watching PG is positive vibe therapy.

[@BenOnuMuDiyorum]

I love how he is not an "I was a rockstar" type of guitarist! He still challenges and reinvents himself.

[@ThePafus]

23:03 : Does someone has noticed this subtle bend-up-change-string-bend down kind of trick ? Brilliant !

[@bls8959]

It's a basic technique

[@ThePafus]

@@bls8959 Sweet anyway 🙂

[@briantaylor7226]

11:50 Josh: "Again, you're very crafty..." Paul: "I'm just trying to get it done." Genius! (Literally--the "it" is in his head, and he does what it takes with these components to make "it" happen...so much said in so few words!)

[@williamhorton5379]

Never get tired of listening to Mr. Gilbert.

[@VinJapanGuitarShop]

i really love Paul. what a warm, genuine dude. love the big slab of wood pedal board. to have such immense talent and to be so humble is amazing.

[@stutteringguitarist]

I’m amazed at how fun and approachable PG seems to be. He’s still working at being “better” and open about what he’s doing. Very cool. I’d love to see SRV’s former (and Joe Bonamassa’s current) tech do an episode on Stevie’s favorite boards. Maybe with Kenny Wayne Shepard sitting in?

[@GhostMlone]

I agree 133%

[@joeycomstock9407]

SRV’s former tech is John Mayer’s current tech. Not Joe’s.

[@thekillerkobra]

This is the greatest guitar Duo of all time. They need their own KZbin show. Excellent chemistry

[@Kamy.GG.Official]

*This Paul guy is as professional and as passionate as it gets*

[@lordsong7]

It's really amazing how much you can learn about the whole world of guitar, music, gigging, playing, tone, ... just watching these videos with Josh and PG. Two cool, funny, amazing dudes that don't take themselves too seriously, not trying to impress anyone, and make you feel relaxed and happy as though you're chilling and rapping guitar stuff right there with them.

[@rodneyeamon6567]

His playing is so clean and precise... just awesome to listen to one of the finest😎

[@storm3380]

I love this dude...multimillionaire, yet pedal board from Home Depot...genius.

[@springbloom5940]

Thats why hes a multimillionaire

[@FxBrawler]

@@springbloom5940 I think it also has to do with his guitar skills, but I may be wrong.

[@springbloom5940]

@@FxBrawler It has to do with musicianship. There's dozens of youtube guitarists that are equal or better, technically. But, you've never heard of them. Trashy and craptastic as he was, everyone knows who Kurt Cobain is. The point is, Gilbert would use some breadboard science experiment someone sent him in the mail, if it made a sound that interested him.

[@Fiasco3]

It's all function not 'showy'. I give him full marks. There's plenty of KZbinrs out there with poser boards just running what's trendy and most expensive.

[@blasturd]

in my native accent, yeah jeez, look at those shoes, and that suit, not a fuzz or hair anywhere, someone dusted him off before he went on stage, sweeeet

[@daverenee6028]

This was sarcastically genius and informative - Thanks Josh and Paul for 39min of entertainment!

[@gabrielbingham605]

B.R.O!! (Gilbert reference) , Paul has got to be one of my favorite players and persons. genuine, kind and stoked on the guitar. Watching this video brings the biggest smile to my face!! Thanks everyone involved with making the video happen. And always stoked to see Paul play! 🤘🏼🔥

[@rushabv]

9:34- Paul Gilbert playing Eruption.....made my day.

[@jsm2420]

And playing the Small Faces

[@phucknuts]

Still lacked the feeling that Eddy injected into eruption

[@Darla_Lo]

You can never ever go wrong with Paul Gilbert! He is so natural, both his playing and personality. I am always impressed by him!

[@davidkeane2399]

God I love these two. Their humour and dead pan delivery are killer together. And what a beautiful pair of geeks (in the best and most admitayive way!).

[@tommckinley75]

KZbin really needs to add a ❤Love button. I ❤this video! Both, Paul and Josh are extremely knowledgeable and intelligent in their prospective areas of expertise and funnier than most people on the planet! Awesome job guys!!

[@flooptydoo1178]

"That's the sound of drugs." Perfect!

[@kalkidasofficial]

Captain Scurvy with that one phrase, he sold me a voodoo lab micro vibe. 😁

[@Superjet113]

PG = Pure Gold Just love his interviews and playing... :)

[@jonmyers7485]

I worked at a Music store in Las Vegas in the mid 90s and Paul would come in and i was lucky enough to play pick a tune with him and i picked some obscure 70s rock stuff and he knew everything note for note. Truly a musical dictionary

[@SouthpawSatch]

Still one of my favourite gear breakdown interviews, Josh and Paul together are absolute gold 👌😂

[@travisthompson8858]

Any time I can hear Paul Gilbert's take on anything guitar... Joy is the active word.

[@dudesuh686]

Funny to see Paul Gilbert, a monster shredder, go back to the roots of blues in his later years. Dude can absolutely rip and his playing is so tasteful. Sick board too. Nothing crazy. Let's his fingers and amp do the work with a sprinkle on top from select od and reverb/delay. Killer.

[@jonkerrmusic]

That part at @23:45 where he grooves with the reverb and delay on is absolutely FILTHY good. What a legend.

[@johnwattdotca]

I had an MXR phase shifter when they first came out around here. They came with a rubber cap for the one and off switch, so you could use your foot while you were standing. I'm still using one.

[@frankferriolo9212]

Paul is such a modest guy. Not conceded, doesn't brag or show off....even tho he could! Great player too, obviously. Peace.

[@4the0cean]

I’m so glad Sweetwater let them do this.

[@TheBrightSounds]

My GOD the opening of this video is......... FUNTASTIC! Love you Sweetwater! Oh, and you too Paul. These guys could do a late night television show...... it's like Letterman vs. Paul Shaffer.

[@zordakAU]

Josh should do all the “What’s on your pedalboard” videos!

[@KevoShreds]

I've just heard of him being an oblivious 90's kid but man, im impressed by his genuine personality. Love his no-nonsense setup! He knows what he likes and gets it done! Awesome video!

[@mjobusch]

Paul: check out Pete Thorn -- he's got a great explanation on the early VH sound (and others): the delay is -- as is the case with all those guys playing through plexi's -- pre-distortion -- it's set really low so that you have to whack the strings super hard to hear it - the dynamics of the guitar hit the delay before the distortion, so when you play lightly through tons of gain, you don't really hear the delay at all -- after I saw that video I went "AHAH!.

[@george.kollaros]

If you set the delay level right you can have the repeats get progressively cleaner and darker when you have the delay before distortion, while the initial sound would be full dirty!

[@mjobusch]

@@george.kollaros exactly -- I think Eddie had that old echoplex set to maybe one repeat, and close to in time with whichever tune -- the repeat jumps out most on stabby rhythms like "On Fire" more than other places -- really cool how that's used.

[@KEVBOYMUSIC]

@@mjobusch I've always preferred delay before gain pedals/amps because of that (and other reasons). Having it react to your playing dynamics like that is so satisfying, and I love how dirty and messy sounding it can get when you really blast it.

[@mjobusch]

@@KEVBOYMUSIC I like digital after, a tiny bit of analog (or analog-type) before.

[@KEVBOYMUSIC]

@@mjobusch I've got two analog delays right now, a really dark one and one that's bright and clear and I prefer them both before gain/amp. Even when I did have a digital delay I preferred it before gain/amp. Maybe it's partly because that's how I've always had it. When I started out I got my drive sound from a tube amp that didn't have an effects loop. I've tried delay after gain/amp a bunch of times since then, and while you can definitely get great sounds, I find I can get the sound I want and feel I want when delay is in front. When I'm using an overdrive/distortion sound I don't want delay repeats to be pristine, clear and perfect, I want them messy. Sorry for the paragraph response.

[@jsullivan2112]

"What's the point if it's the wrong setting?" Truer words have never been spoken.

[@78tag]

The first thing I did when I got the Helix floor pedalboard was to purchase a locking power cord. You won't accidentally unplug that thing. btw - I wish more people had Josh's attitude (and Paul for that matter). Those guys could be brothers. I really enjoyed this conversation.

[@RandomTuber782]

I took a lot of Inspiration from this and made my own board about a year go. Its just some wood I cut to size and painted black. Used some old tv mounting hardware as raised feet to make room for power cables, and I used nail in wire hooks for cable management. Don't be afraid to make it happen guys.

[@davelord8406]

These two need their own show,comic genius,can’t get enough.

[@markslima1557]

When he challenges Paul, that he _searched_ on KZbin for a Harmonica lesson, that back and forth was awesome and hilarious! Two legends!!

[@CeciShaw]

How could you not love Paul! These two have great chemistry; I love people that know how to converse. It’s almost a lost form.

[@patrickfoster4586]

Paul is a walking encyclopedia of great guitar riffs from the 60's, 70's, 80's and beyond! And always perfectly executed. A player's player.

[@will-iu2bk]

Paul gilbert is just so wholesome. Hes like what I thought my imaginary friend would be like

[@richardburkow3792]

My favorite pedal video. The banter between Josh and Paul is priceless. Lots of great info - bought 3 JHS pedals (including the PG-14) as a result.

[@Robguitarjarvis]

Absolute legend, no doubt about it, there is nobody else that plays and is just as unique like this unless they are great at copying, I've always loved Pauls amazing playing and every so often he gives that holy crap shiver down the spine moment that just a hand full of other musicians can manage.Genius.

[@tylergorham7301]

Josh's dry delivery of "Talk about the board here." (32:09) after seeing the bottom of this bad boy deserves a Daytime Emmy. Awesome to see two pros not take themselves too seriously.

[@stratodan27]

Awesome! I wish there were more people in the world like P.G. Incredibly talented, humble, and funny as hell. Imagine getting to jam with P.G.? Can't get much better than that. Big fan. As far as JHS pedals go...I'm 2 for 2! Love my version 1 JHS AT pedal, and my Little Black Buffer. Thanks so much for making this video Josh!

[@cmsquared63]

Two of my favorite people talking about my favorite subject.

[@BackwardsMarathonPSU]

They two are so goofy together and it's incredibly entertaining

[@lmp_in]

I hit the like button when he said "I am going to lead you on a Journey, to explore yourself..." Legend.

[@cyb3r3vil30]

And breaks out with some Robin Trower that's freaking awesome!

[@richfreeth152]

Glad Im not the only freak to catch that one

[@zoranallen5205]

Rich Freeth it’s easy to catch, he literally name drops him right after

[@saunds59]

Two of my KZbin favourites in one video, brilliant. Knowledgeable and witty

[@markhoskins]

26:30 - In keeping with Paul's idea I think a boost with a momentary switch rather than a latching one... or maybe both... would be cool? :)

[@valvenator]

The TC Electronic Spark mini Boost does both. A quick tap and it's a latching on/off switch Hold it down and it's momentary

[@stevestout9871]

What a gem of a human being Paul Gilbert is.

[@ChadVanHalen5150]

"Have you ever been in a band with a bass player with 100 pedals?" *Flashes back to being in a band with Billy Sheehan* "Yaaa..."

[@jlg2527]

Check out Viking Kong live if you haven't already

[@AlternateUniverse]

Watched this 20X. Never gets old, and I learn something new every single time.

[@foxsoxxband3917]

JHS dude kinda reminds me of Toby from the office: "You watch Harmonica instructional dvd's"?

[@NightEmbers]

"Shes gonna screaming her own last name?"

[@violentfrog_]

It's the eyes and the delivery

[@ehwick8175]

Man, Im so happy to see Paul on a guitar video again. He was my first guitar "instructor" (first video I had came with my cheap ibanez back in 09). Good memories.

[@MaxOstro]

28:15 Also this is words from Paul's song called "Shock Absorber" haha!