Paul Gilbert - Building a Pedalboard

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We met up with the mighty Mr. Gilbert to learn the Ways of The Paul. Learn all about Paul's pedal positioning philosophy and maybe even WIN his pedalboard!
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And that's it! Competition closes on Thursday June 20th. Good luck!
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Pedals featured in the video:
1:08 Mojo mojo Overdrive
3:05 Alter Ego Delay
3:19 Arena Reverb
3:38 Pipeline Tremolo
4:19 Vicious Vibe
4:41 Rusty Fuzz
5:19 Spark (Boost)
5:42 Spark mini Boost

[@fender4brad]

Always acts like a kid in candy store, Paul’s enthusiasm is infectious and makes you want to play. Fun post!

[@13Salamander]

“Loud with the texture of a whisper”, something only Paul can explain ❤️

[@johngregsonguitar]

Paul is somehow both Marty McFly AND Doc Brown all at once.

[@chrishine6719]

Great scott !!!

[@JimmyStrain1]

Precisely.

[@oscarsaldanaudio]

😂😂

[@binface9]

With the voice of Jeff Goldblum

[@danieljoe3000]

That's heavy

[@d0nny2600]

Paul Gilbert - the nicest guy in music. What a player!!

[@bpabustan]

Paul Gilbert says "the pedal is good if you start to play better" - that's something I MUST remember.

[@adamfstewart81]

21:52 SUCH A PRO MOVE! Distracts us with a pick scrape, comes back with a slide!!!! That was awesome!!! Best attitude, best chops... Damn! Love that Paul Gilbert!

[@Mutley58]

I always appreciate Paul explaining the "why" when he teaches or explains how or what he's doing. Thanks Paul!

[@stevenmcdonald4464]

Yup, he's great at that, very transparent as well, no ego either

[@tomasagustinveravicentin7789]

Me: How many guitar faces you can do? Paul: Yes

[@luisvillarreal5262]

All of them.

[@chrisw5742]

So many he has to use a bucket to hide some of them. Because he is a cheeseball.

[@TherainbandIndonesia]

A great storyteller. An amazing teacher. A humble hero. Warm greetings from Indonesia.

[@Yupppi]

Now just waiting for Paul Gilbert to visit That Pedal Show.

[@adamfstewart81]

ME TOOOOO!!!!!

[@kevinswedlow5546]

“Loud with texture of a whisper.” Mr. Gilbert, you are so wise and eloquent.

[@robertwhitcomb6105]

Kevin Swedlow excellent at getting the sound in his head to our ears......

[@Thejayfrancis]

Paul: *uses plenty of words like humans do* Lars throughout the entire 20 min: “Yeah”

[@Groteskfull]

I can't blame Lars though. I'd probably do the same thing; just sit back and let Paul do most of the talking.

[@mikeanderson4770]

Lars finally realizes Paul is funny about 20 minutes in!

[@berkayguner]

A good interviewer lets the guest do the talking... So yeah 😄👍

[@LD-qj2te]

I love listening to Paul . The combination of a great guitarist , your best buddy and the enthusiasm of a little kid!

[@tomconklinvo]

Paul is the man. So much respect for him. Love that he uses the Mojo Mojo. It's my main go to.

[@TheElrondo]

MojoMojo is the first OD Pedal wich satisfied me. So i run 2 on my pedal board 😆 no need for another OD. Totaly underrated pedal. Best tone for less money.

[@guitar19971]

Same here! I actually got mine in large part because of Paul and it just sounds great. I use it in the same way cause I play a lot of small gigs and I don't have a car so I'm often using the venue's equipment. So as long as I can get an Ok clean sound from whatever amp they have, I throw on the mojo mojo and I have my sound.

[@MajRatbag]

Love the way Paul takes over the interview and it becomes a teaching opportunity :) Paul is so open and willing to share his knowledge, such a cool guy.

[@MakoGo]

Paul is the Jeff Goldblum of guitar 😂

[@MadMax_1984]

@Forallofus Plenty Do you mean trans species? Cause...

[@utilitybeltfx]

I had this exact thought watching this!

[@jeffroberts_tunes]

@@utilitybeltfx ditto

[@LD-qj2te]

Mo Shaw - very close ! Good call

[@LuizPiresGuitar]

Ah man i just commented the same thing and THEN saw this comment :((

[@CitizenofMelee]

Lars, a personal Paul GIlbert concert from 2 feet away...not a bad job to have.

[@MFKR696]

And yet he looks like a miserable prick that's bored out of his mind. Worst interviewer I've seen in a while. When you're interviewing someone, it's not too much to ask that you don't murder-face your way through the interview.

[@martinrusso409]

@@MFKR696 Spot on comment. He looks like he doesn't give an absolute shit about what Paul is saying or playing

[@larsfrederiksen3005]

@@martinrusso409 you know, I still watch this video sometimes. I loved every second of it :) Like everyone else I just got lost in listening to everything he said. My brain constantly trying to come up with something to add or compliment what he was saying. But there was just no need, really. Paul Gilbert just ran with it and there was no reason for me to interrupt him :-)

[@martinrusso409]

@@larsfrederiksen3005 Hey Lars, if it really is you then I apologize. I take back what I say about you not enjoying Paul. I'm really glad you were enjoying his presence like we enjoyed the video. However, I will maintain that your role in the video is sorely lacking because you barely contributed any info of value and had practically no reaction to what he said and did. It's 99.9% dominated by Paul. It might as well just be him explaining his rig without an interviewer. Even saying something like "that lick was great" or your tone was awesome would have contributed something more. It just feels like you had no reaction. Compare that to the videos he's done with JHS. Their chemistry is way better.

[@randyjameson894]

Paul Gilbert is a classy guy. Easy to approach, humble and full of great stories. I love his no nonsense approach to tone, it just makes sense. The collaboration between TC and Paul is epic!

[@fernandes5986]

Yeah and he keeps betting better in classic blues/rock.

[@Mcfly0856]

I could watch anything featuring Mr. Gilbert, such a great teacher without the ego.

[@14lamnc1]

Paul Gilbert is like the most relatable Rockstar ever, he's literally just like any of us guitar geeks, like a kid in a candy store with his enthusiasm. One of my heroes for sure.

[@whiskybravo4648]

Please keep making these pedalboard builds with the pros. Many thanks for sharing your insight with all of us Paul.

[@daveschellenberg5894]

love how he's both performer and audience of his playing. also the dude just knows what he wants. probably won't change the dials ever again.

[@diegotobar6839]

The way Paul went from shred to slide and back to shred without skipping a beat.. Mind Blown..

[@bobbyosborne2375]

He is slowly but surely becoming my favorite guitar player EVER.

[@drew945101]

I love that Paul likes to test out wacky ideas. Like that Tremolo idea that totally didn't work. God bless him for showing us that it's ok to try new things!

[@duaneanderson6393]

PAUL AS ALWAYS, SO INVITING , FRIENDLY INFORMATIVE ENTERTAINING, and II got to see and hear him play. Thank You very much.

[@drloqutis2492]

Paul Gilbert always a cut above in attitude and playing, we need more like ya

[@BradleyLivestreams]

"...but to be really loud, but with the texture of a whisper. I think there might be something to that." at 6:51 - Perfectly stated!

[@bak1386]

"I always know it's right when I start playing better" I absolutely know and love that feeling when good gear starts bringing out the best of u.

[@lifelongfan07]

I remember watching PG in the REH vid. Thinking to myself, I’ll never be able to play that fast. Always a cool dude, constructing a killer tone. You sound much better as the years go by.

[@Coynkydynk]

Yeah, I did that too, and what a waspy tone that was... Much better here, despite that old tone (and volume) killing off most of his hearing..

[@ghettoguitarmods5527]

Can't help but smile while listening to mr Gilbert talk :))

[@bearzden]

"You know you found a good pedal when you start playin' better".. so true.ha, ha...love Paul Gilbert..hes freakin funny and seems like a good dude..Thanks Paul, yer the man..

[@SS-cz6qj]

Love the way Paul has become less shreddy and more soulful compared to the good old drill days.

[@TxBassMan31]

I was just mentioning Paul Gilbert at band practice last night. Quite frankly, he is one of the coolest humans that happens to be a guitar god on this planet. Keep being you Paul, you are an inspiring human! :)

[@dusty3913]

The thing I always notice about PG is he never seems dissatisfied with his sound. I mean, he just loves to play and he's so flexible that he will make it work and put himself into it no matter what. Every sound motivates him to play something cool.

[@trushack]

Paul Gilbert in full-on “Helpful Hints from Dad” mode here. One of my most favorite guitar players ever. :D

[@MadMax_1984]

P. Gilbert, what a cool dude! When he came out in the early days he scared anyone trying to learn to play guitar...now he speaks, and that is a good thing

[@MikePayneTunes]

I could watch Paul all day - always entertaining and so informative

[@angelmariogarciagarcia3845]

An amazing guitar player but even a better human being.

[@mscheiner10]

A master amongst masters. Watching him go about his craft is such a treat. He blows you away with his virtuosity, and yet speaks about music in such an accessible way.

[@brirock1]

Paul is a guy who truly loves what he does. Always great to see his enthusiasm.

[@charlesb7831]

Had a chance to meet Paul at a guitar clinic 20-25 years ago or there about, absolutely one of the nicest guys ever. He was a one man band, even back then just blew me away and I've been a fan ever since. Just amazing what he does! Love the old Racer X stuff and Mr. BIG.

[@TimmyTantrum]

Every year that passes, Paul Gilbert turns more and more into an eccentric uncle. Like, he's five years away from hosting a children's science program. What a legend.

[@SoundingSix]

You can tell Paul genuinely loves to play and teach. Always a pleasure to hear what he has to say and play.

[@evinoc]

The Spark is such a sleeper pedal. I think everyone gets the mini for the booster, price and momentary switch, which is so good, but I’m glad to see the big one used as an overdrive in this video. it sounds great on top of the mojomojo

[@bevo65]

Paul Gilbert has aged so well. How can you not love this guy?

[@sunnys3325]

Way back when I was early teen and Paul was in his prime and top of the world. I always knew he was going to persevere above all the rest of those days. Such a down to earth straight up dude. Thank U Paul for all these years of amazing music and virtuosity!

[@joelspaulding5964]

Became a ridiculous fan during the initial Racer-X years; then found out Paul could walk around the house nailing every Beatle's tune ever penned- and that his true wheelhouse is far removed from just shredding. Not many cooler Guitar demi-gods out there. I am definitely not worthy. Nice vid, TC- all notifications on.

[@veson3d480]

That's a great guitar lesson and I love the way Paul Gilbert plays and all his guitar tons.

[@frankardos4211]

Paul I will NEVER forget the "LANEY AMPS ARE AWESOME!!" time. I actually LOVE the sound of a straight up Laney tube amp and nothin but a verb and delay. Soundin good already!! Bless you bro.

[@evinoc]

That slide pick up and put down was the smoothest I’ve ever seen. Learnt some cool things from this, tremolo first and boost last

[@lzdev4449]

I could listen to this genuine Man all day. He has such creativity, and all-around intrest in what he does. I've been listening to his music for years, but whenever I happen to find something new of him, it's like a breath of fresh air. I respect him very much. Rock on!

[@keithnorris2109]

Paul Gilbert has the most engaging teaching style I've ever seen!

[@stanislavmigra]

Paul Gilbert, the best advert for pedals ... he can make any pedal sound magical in couple seconds ... You have to love him

[@acgm046]

If I could spend a whole afternoon with Paul while he tries pedals and sounds and riffing, I would be so happy...

[@Sanjarih]

Mr. Petrucci and Mr. Gilbert are my two favourite guitar gods of all time

[@Phoebedumplings]

Saw Paul is a small club in Austria a few years ago, stood directly in front of him, still got goosebumps,

[@joeykelly5642]

I love that purple Fireman. Wish they made more options for the Paul Gilbert models. Not normally a pointy guitar guy, but it's a great shape!

[@juddalexander5642]

Love watching Paul play and talk. Killer.

[@adam872]

Paul Gilbert is like everyone's cool nerdy uncle or something, who teaches you all sorts of interesting stuff and occasionally things that your parents wished he hadn't.

[@cabaretgamers1128]

Paul's enthusiasm for knowledge and fun is just infectious in the best way possible. I just saw him last night with my father at the Iridium and it was just an uplifting experience in an otherwise stressful time of life. We were right in front of his rig (JTM45 into a 4x12) and it was loud but not painful, just amazing tone. Thank you TC and PG for all the great tones!

[@JackMuskrat]

Cool board build. It's so good watching someone like Paul who you can tell just lives through what they're playing, even the shortest riff he's just in it. If you'll excuse me, I think I'm going to spend several weeks watching this vid in slow motion to try and learn all those licks!

[@monstercadaver]

Damn, man! I could just sit there all day just listening to Paul churn out sick riffs and cool lines. He's such an artist.

[@dangardace9]

What guitar world treasure! Paul is like the jedi master of guitar. The guy is so cool!

[@weedyguitarstudio1715]

Awesome I love TC Electronics I have the Zues and traded a few things and a Crescendo pedal for an Arena reverb pedal so my board is small lol but will be smokin in a few days wish I had a Good TC Delay Or Fuzz down the line I will Rock On!!

[@luisvillarreal5262]

I like Paul Gilbert. He's full of colorful adjectives when explaining his pedal board sounds and building. He's like the architect of pedal boards. Like a kid in a candy store. Paul is a genius. You can't fool us Mr. Gilbert. Behind those glasses we know there is the 80's shredmeister. LOL

[@chrisegg7936]

the rusty fuzz was the first pedal i ever bought (i’m new to this!) and now that my pedal collection has grown, i’m continuously amazed how good it sounds compared to all sorts of other gain stages i use. And for the price, truly unbeatable.

[@Kipas_Maspoin]

The man that inspired me to pick up guitar wayyy before i knew john mayer or srv this man is GOAT

[@asnow2704]

Every time I hear Paul I am blown away, great player.

[@arfslmnsyh]

He always entertaining and genuine. Gotta love Paul!

[@DreidMusicalX]

I run pretty much the same way Paul does, but I do use the effects loop and I have built a special 3 tier pedal board that its really simple to just plug in the effects loop to you amp and one cable to the front of the amp and plug your guitar in. Very simple! My pedal board is made of yellow pine that I dyed and clear coated. Its badass!

[@pablocacaster]

this is a beautiful video, i love how it starts with the other guy being sceptic about Paul and then he ends up head banging Paul's tones

[@ColaDose52]

always learn something from TC's vids. Paul is amazing funny musical.

[@Shredberry]

Paul is officially that grandpa that LOVES to share EVERYTHING that he knows and loves! This man is amazing! Lars looks lost the entire video lol or just astonished? intimidated by Paul's aura? lol

[@sonsauvage]

The mojo mojo really is the unsung hero of overdrives. Paul is a beast as always. Lars is a silent killer.

[@thefilthygringo9228]

Agreed….. I have one and it’s all I use. LOVE it

[@filipedelbel]

Mind blown by him, once again in this lifetime!

[@VisserBros10]

Paul rocks! He seems fun, and humble. Love Mr Big. I love all the classic rock influences he throws out. Van Halen 1 and such.

[@cantstartafire]

That Vicious Vibe sounded outstanding... Been using a deja vibe (full tone) but I need to check that TC out. Very cool interview/demo... Thanks!

[@birkoss]

i know what would go perfect with that purple guitar, a yellow shirt and orange pants!

[@douglasbell7395]

Paul, you are so awesome! Thx for this great insightful video!

[@MrSuperstarsi]

This pedalboard is exactly what my Stratocaster is yearning for. Awesome playing, Paul! Lots of information here :)

[@sawdust6968]

fantastic player and a even better person.

[@RohannvanRensburg]

Love this series! I used to watch Gear videos for live setups now and then, but there's so much more "why" in these.

[@mastersteve78]

What a great pedalboard! Lots of tones to use and Paul always has some tasty chops!

[@mikewhittenmusic]

Paul Gilbert's voice is an EXACT duplicate of David Letterman...crazy world

[@Guitarplayer724]

More like a cross between Kermit the frog and Ray Romano.

[@braddelallana3878]

Wasnt interested in fuzz till i saw paul gilbert use it. Always can count on the legend to inspire me

[@MrBulBul]

I like his sound with pedals but I really miss his old Ampeg and Laney sound.

[@joshguthriemusic8090]

😮 🤘🏻😁🤘🏻 Mr.Gilberts musicality is just,...wow,...amazing! Totally blown away!

[@BenKrisfield]

Great pedalboard demo. Learnt a lot. Paul certainly knows his stuff. Cheers.

[@thepoetmustdie]

I love the pedals, but I love the player more. Dang tasty intervals and sequences of note choice

[@luketaylormusic2807]

One of my favorite guitar players with one of my favorite pedal companies! Awesome video! :D

[@luketaylormusic2807]

I have the El Mocambo and the Vibraclone on my board ;)

[@lucamarrone9862]

Wow, Paul is such an amazing player, one of my favorite guitar players. I remember the first time I've seen him playing "Technical difficulties": I wanted to throw my guitar away. Luckily, I'm still playing 😁 I hope I'll win 🤞🏻

[@JonathanKillstring]

Loving the Vanhalen verb and delay-into-dirt thing here. That's fun. And good call on the Pipeline, I love that pedal. Ended a longstanding search for a trem that I bonded with: it's so freakin' choice. I might have to pick up a Spark to play with. :)

[@raymondsurace2575]

Paul is an such an amazing human. Keep on rockin' PG!

[@JMac.]

That is a great sounding setup of pedals. Great video.

[@ryanzeigler9763]

when you scroll down to read comments Paul Gilbert's voice transforms into David Letterman.

[@nellytori4357]

Sir Paulo Gilberto! One of my guitar hero and influences!

[@TheElrondo]

It's a kind of a shame TC-Pedals are totaly underrated often. They offer sounds and possibilities other brands charge you 3 times the price. Dive a bit in the toneprint world and experiment with the editor and have fun.

[@youreallygotmenow4855]

It's always great to see Paul sharing his opinions on guitar-related stuff. I love his funny personality and his cheerful and jovial disposition (as well as his playing...I mean, who doesn't love that?) His videos always manage to put me in a good mood. Oh, by the way, I subscribed to both channels. Good luck to everyone entering the giveaway!

[@NishantAcharya]

Pedals: exist Paul: ooh it sounds great already