That Pedal Show - Dave Weiner of the Steve Vai Band. Live Rig Special

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In this video, Dan talks with Dave Weiner, long-serving guitarist and right-hand man to the venerable Steve Vai.
We caught up with Dave during Vai's Passion and Warfare 25th Anniversary tour in Bristol, UK. Dave tells us a little about what it's like to play alongside the guitar legend, before showing us through his tour rig and PRS guitars: two seven strings - one based on the 513 platform and the other an ash body Custom 24 - and a six-string S2 Custom 24.
Dave's main amps are a Friedman BE100, supported with a Marshall JCM2000 DSL 100, running stereo, into Orange 4x12 cabinets. The Friedman is used in its entirety, but only the power section of the Marshall is used. The signal is controlled/split via TheGigRig G2, via the Eventide H9's feeding both effects returns in stereo. That goes...
Guitar, wah/drive effects/compresion, Friedman BE guitar input.
Friedman effects send, Eventide H9s, one return to Friedman effects return, other return to Marshall effects return.
Thank you so much to Dave for his time during a busy tour day, and the rest of the Vai crew for putting up with us getting in the way!
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For more on Dave Weiner, see www.daveweiner.com and www.guitopia.com
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[@1961jscofield]

This guy is a good, humble & seriously talented guitarist, generous with his time & insights.

[@tomquayleguitar]

Oooh! That Pedal Shed looks great!

[@Chrismayo1981]

Nice guitar hour yesterday Tom!

[@tomquayleguitar]

Thanks!

[@ThatPedalShow]

+Tom Quayle Cheers Tom!

[@damonstewart70]

+Tom Quayle you should be teaching vai!!!

[@pd4165]

Step away from the Quayle! (you don't know where he's been) ;-P

[@OnfloorAudio]

Dave Weiner is a class act all the way , it's no wonder he's been in Vai"s band for 17 years .

[@ThatPedalShow]

+OnfloorAudio yep, fantastic guy

[@OnfloorAudio]

Love your Channel BTW !!! That pedal Show Rocks !!

[@dougmaia]

The Eventide H9 deserves a whole episode of the show, Dan and Mick!

[@chuckhutch4104]

What a great show! Dan, your down to earth, friendly interviewing style is excellent. Its also pretty obvious the respect you get from musicians out there.

[@sirgaryo]

What a great interview, Dave Weiner seems like such a great guy,,,,, and what a guitarist !!! 😍🎸👌🔥🔥🔥

[@colourofsounduk]

What an awesome guest. I've never been a Steve Vai kinda guy but Dave is really interesting and clearly passionate about his work. Dan as always, a great interviewer.

[@paqman78]

14:40 - 14:50 = SO LUSH AND DREAMY. Perfect chord progression for that effect.

[@Vic666DK]

Two wonderful down to earth guys geeking out! - love it!!!

[@AdieJ62]

I was at the show...was an incredible night!! Dave is a very talented guitarist.

[@sn95_mustang_garage]

I was graduating high school when Passion & Warfare came out and my mind was blown. Dave is such a cool guy to be around, very up beat. Would love to see this concert.

[@mickenilsson]

I've allways liked Dave's playing but since he changed to PRS he has gotten a different approach to the tones that is really amazing, it suits him perfectly. Cheers Dave =) ;)

[@jonatanguitar]

I agree. Have been listening to Dave for about 7 years and he has a fully grown awareness of sounds, what sound to use in what situation etc - which is very impressive. Also I find he has been using a whole lot of the "2 & 4"-positions (split humbucker + singlecoil) on his guitars in the last couple of years, which is very interesting. Many guitar players tend to overlook those settings and use the humbuckers only 90% of the time, but I think Dave uses these tones in a very tasteful way. He's a truly great player!

[@phillipasby9202]

That was as good as it gets - Dave is so engaging and enthusiastic - clearly a players player. I've watched a lot of these sorts of rig reviews and it is so obvious when someone is digging it and when they aren't. This is one of the best. And what a player - I mean to have this gig you sort of have to be but as with Steven Wilson I'll be exploring more of his work as I am truly impressed!

[@apeekaboo]

I attended the show in Stockholm, and it was great! Highly recommended concert!

[@aaronboothe283]

Every single tone is so immense and gorgeous! That Friedman is amazing!

[@Guitarrulez]

Ive said it before and ill say it again , best show on the web right now ... Keep up the good work gentleman, you guys are killing it !!!

[@MLE1G1]

Damn, those pedal frames look really good! Props to whoever came up with that!

[@gurduloo]

Yeah, I think I'm going to make a few of those for my basement. Looks like a nice easy woodworking project.

[@ThatPedalShow]

+1G1 It was Dan!

[@MLE1G1]

Of course! Haha, great stuff

[@ralvknights]

+1 That Pedal Shed is rocking. Cool show. Eye opening on the Friedman amps. Rock on and prosper.

[@colinrobertson4569]

Great episode. Dave seems like a truly genuine down to earth guy.

[@al_bird]

Best one yet. What an awesome conversation with simple profound practical examples on tap. Huge. Thank you Mick and Dan. Keep up the good work! :-)

[@marsattacks7071]

David Weiner is a great guitar player working for the man ! Dave is a happy man !

[@TechMetalRules]

Great episode! Dave's one of the most underrated and humble guitarists. Also, Nice hat, Dave...Philadelphia represent!

[@bengray5013]

I was at that show in Bristol, UK and it was an amazing night 🔊👍

[@goldbug1974]

Great interview. What an amazing player Dave is and he seems so down to earth. His tone print he did for the TC Flashback is so much fun to play around with.

[@dafretz]

I saw Dave playing with Steve Vai last night at the Harrisburg, PA show. Dave is such a beast of a player, yet humble at the same time. Great show and he wasn't kidding about the earplugs. My ears are still ringing....

[@_jonnyp]

What a nice guy! I love how clued in he is about his rig, and how carefully he has selected the right gear to get the sound he wants. Subscribed to Dave's sites straight away! Super work Mick & Dan!

[@josuecintron7230]

I love to watch your videos, you and Mick are awesome. once again you have done an awesome job. LOTS OF BLESSINGS

[@johnmorrison8618]

This must be the only seven string players rig that i've every thoroughly envied

[@get1rocstartim5]

Class Act

[@BizonBeats]

The focal point of the camera is in the right place! Yes!!!

[@AstorSkywalker]

nice guy Dave for sharing all of that!

[@wagnernoise]

Dave is such a great player and person, loved this interview!

[@LPMIV]

Now you guys just have to convince Steve to come on and blow everyone away! Great video!

[@ThatPedalShow]

+Jake Mikolas yeah, we're trying ;)

[@69cohonas]

i got passion and warfare when i was 13 and today (30 years later) and it is still one of my favorite albums :)

[@kassandjohnbolles3522]

Saw Dave playing with Paul Reed Smith at the Philly Guitar Show in Oaks, PA a few months ago. Great guy, chops for days.

[@chrisosborneband4941]

Dave Weiner - such a great talent AND there's Guitopia!! One of the nicest guys ever also!! Between Guitopia and That Pedal Show all my bases are covered - tahnk you Dan, Mick and Dave!!!

[@ThatPedalShow]

+Chris OsborneBand Our pleasure Chris - what a top geezer he is!

[@lucidextract]

So glad you guys made this vid! Dave Weiner's an amazing guitarist. It's always nice to see what gear he's using

[@Doug5524]

That was a great interview guys and you're the Hero for saving the day ,Nice One

[@8stringsofdeath72]

YOu weren't kidding about the big surprise! Awesome.

[@jcserrano1663]

Dave is so Awesome and so humble

[@MiguelLumberto]

Yes! Dave is fantastic!

[@guitnotes]

Very cool video, really enjoyed it!! Dave is a world class guitarist, who just happens to be in the Steve Vai band!! The whole band is amazing!!

[@scottyecora]

Very interesting interview, thanks guys.

[@albertplaysguitar]

Man, that's how I feel about my EHX compressor (black finger) brings sound to life... The "sonic hug"!

[@MK-tj5bf]

Great interview!

[@aidanpouncy]

Was hoping for this episode! Dave's a great guy

[@ThatPedalShow]

+Aidan Pouncy Dave's awesome!

[@TheActressAndBishop]

Really cool interview .. what a lovely guy ..

[@JAFOpty]

Dave is an awesome player... he is what I call a Cool Cat

[@samplecode]

I don't always understand everything Steve Vai does but Passion and Warfare was such an influential album on my generation of guitar players (I must have bought it at least 3 times). The London Palladium Passion and Warfare gig will always be a standout gig for me - a hugely enjoyable mix of nostalgia, amazing musicianship and maybe too much beer. I was surprised how good this guy was and how he was able to shine in this context. Although I can't even conceive the level of musicianship required to play in Vais band so I suppose I should have known that Vai would have an incredible guitarist in his band (apart from himself...).

[@ThatPedalShow]

+Michael Turley We couldn't have said it better Michael. Thanks for watching!

[@thesaj1110]

Dave is amazing

[@wakjob961]

Great interview! What a nice guy.

[@lance134679]

Awesome video. I like his rig because it's similar to what I would build for myself if I had a bit more room on those tiny stages. Super child guy and wicked player, that Dave Weiner.

[@billyblunt63]

what a truly lovely man.

[@gfrozin]

What an awesome video, thank you!

[@Yupppi]

Love it! It's the first time that I heard a Friedman amp sound the way that it speaks to me! They're brilliant amps but I never thought they're for my taste, until hearing him play his amp. It doesn't seem like a coincidence that lately I've run to Wampler pedals everywhere (I mean I already follow the man and I've seen the pedals on the show, but it seems like every big player also recognizes his work as top, especially Tumnus).

[@BV_Beve]

Cool new shed guys! .... watched the rest now, great guy DW and really interesting interview and walk through the show gear and how it's all used, really enjoyed it all... love Fridays :) .... and the off stage.... bye ... from Mick :)

[@joelwhitewood335]

Yes!! JHS KILT on the pedal wall of fame! Beautiful! xx

[@ThatPedalShow]

+Joel Whitewood love me some kilt :))

[@gordrock]

Super! Loved it. Thanks!

[@yrdbyrd_bjj]

Please don't let this be the only video this week. We already have Rig Rundown, we need That Pedal Show! I'm getting withdrawals.

[@gusdupree2508]

Steve Via got my attention with eat em and smile , that and the movie crossroads, nice how time flies

[@Joe-mz6dc]

I like the pedals on the wall idea.

[@Joe-mz6dc]

+DerEchteBold I'm guessing they're just velcroed on there so it's a combination of Art and storage space?

[@infinidominion]

or gravity holds them onto the little shelf

[@Joe-mz6dc]

That's also possible. Perhaps they could jump in here and clarify this vital question for us all.

[@danielpowers662]

I like the new editing!

[@Chingu-nm6wp]

Really cool interview

[@juanmartinreborati7928]

👍👍 Dave seams like a really nice guy.

[@marleysheredder]

Maybe It's just me.. but I find that Dave just sounds like the coolest new's anchor ever

[@alexisalescio1562]

wow great pedalboard!!

[@brndgtl]

This is killer. Lads, how about trying to catch up with Wilco when they're in the UK in Nov? They have great taste in gear

[@DavidBeebee]

Yea sexy shed guys! Huge fan of the show, and fantastic interview :)

[@cmcculloch1]

That guitar is 😍

[@thisdyingsoul76]

Here's a show idea. As I'd mentioned recently in some other comments of your other videos, I've been trying to increase the clean headroom of my amp. Tubes... I found that putting something other than the usual 12AX7 in my V1 position of the preamp, I was able to get a bit more headroom. I used a 12AY7 but there are a few more options depending on where you want to go. I also found changing my power tubes got me slightly more headroom. Since I'm using an EL84 powered amp, my substitution choices were limited to different brands. Stock tubes in my amp were Ruby. I'm using Mesa/Boogie EL84's in the power section (which to my understanding are rebranded JJ's that are tested to meet particular specs). For the 12AY7 I used EHX.

[@keestoft250]

Hi Mick and Dan, I just wanted to make a subtle suggestion off of the back just watching Guitar Paradiso on Andertons TV. One word; Roland, some other words and numbers; jazz chorus 40. What a beautiful sounding clean amp! Surely an episode (for that's how I see them) hooking it up to Dan's board for all kinds of sonic pleasure, and thusly crushing all of our transistor snobberies in one foul swoop? Cheers kees

[@ThatPedalShow]

+Kees Toft We'll get one in Kees. I was surprised by it when we did it for Paradiso. It sounded sooooo much better than I remember the old 120s sounding on the OD side.... But I'd still have a Hot Rod Deluxe and and every day of the week. It's not snobbish, it's just a preference. Still, let's do this on video... Cheers!

[@joesatch245]

Hi Dan and Mick, love the show! I know you probably have a long list of shows to do, thought I'd ask if you could do an episode on getting a great lead tone, discuss metal, rock and roll and blues if it makes sense :). Never sure what EQ settings to use, distortion, pickup selection, etc! Thanks again for a great show!

[@maxsalasr]

Ear Plugs are a must for Vai shows , so louddd

[@stevenolsen3162]

Dan geeks out better than anybody...

[@chrisi76]

Steve! Dave, Daniel!

[@BtR76]

Ever time I watch one of these rig reviews, I come away wondering how I manage to run my pedalboard without a G2, so cool.

[@jasonwilding6334]

Happy days :)

[@jasonwilding6334]

Can't not mention the "Philip Bynoe everybody" that is dropped in there :D Cracks me up everytime

[@derekparrott9576]

+Jason Wilding I wonder who did the graphics for that lovely Tumnus they featured ;)

[@jasonwilding6334]

*chuckle* I wonder... ;)

[@SSvebor]

Nice sounds...should have nailed that 'Answers' intro by now, Dave.

[@Vegasnerveuk]

hi guys. another great show. I have to thank you guys a lot for inspiring decisions I have made for my rig. you guys definitely gave me the push to run 2 amps and, wow, what a difference. I'm constantly smiling at my tone now instead of constantly tweaking knobs trying to find a tone that cuts through etc. I went with a Marshall haze 15 watt head and a Vox night train 15 watt. the only part of my tone I am struggling with now is a distortion tone. I'm mainly an overdrive guy over distortion but would like a distortion pedal as a bit of a different flavor. currently have borrowed a big muff but it's way too scooped and fizzy through my setup. do you have any pedals that are reasonably priced that you think it may be worth trying. cheers. Jon

[@acm925]

I’d love it if you guys did more of these. All the artists that use G2...

[@itznoxy7193]

I would love to see that pedal show do an H9 special!

[@nextmove]

Dave said Glasgow correctly for an American that's an achievement, well done lad !

[@teknical100]

'The other guitarist in Steve Vai's band,' comment has suddenly put my worst gig nightmare into perspective.

[@weepingBear]

Awesome u guys! More blessings to u Daniel and Mick! You guys are tone connoisseurs! Love u guys! Keep Em coming! By the way what happened to that metalzone? Lol!

[@ThatPedalShow]

+Gladys Arnejo It's coming Gladys - it's been modded....

[@bengalvin9932]

HI DAN i was reading some old guitar Buyer mags and of course went too my fav section pawn stars the one i was reading you were talking about when you first heard the rat pedal where one of the guitar players you played with turned up with an old strat a beaten up fender amp and a rat pedal and you said when he plugged it in it was one of the best sounds you had heard but when you told him he said wait till you hear my BIG rig so the next time he turned up with the BIG rig but it did not sound no where near us good us the simple rat,strat and the old amp.but why i'm i telling you this you were there!

[@caseythoren8318]

(off color joke because I had to) Of course mr. Weiner likes a nice piece of Ash (you're amazing Dave!!)

[@mitchvice2534]

Love the channel, I've learned so much! One small thing I'd love to see is some shorter segments. I'm sure a lot of your viewers are busy guys like myself, and I'd love it if you had some "quick" videos! Maybe some mini-episodes, along with your normal 30-40 minute content? Just offering my thoughts, big fan!!!

[@ThatPedalShow]

+Mitch Vice working on some ideas for those now Mitch :)

[@PeteHawthorne]

I see a Wampler Triple Wreck behind Dan's head! :)

[@northof50now]

Love the Phillies hat! New cameras in The Shed? Visuals look very good. Might want to move the camera back a bit and use a longer lens. When Mick waved his arms, it looked like his hand was about to come out of my monitor. ha ha. [Pardon the observation - I've been a photographer for 23 years. Longer lenses always make people look better].

[@ThatPedalShow]

+northof50now Thanks NO50. Yeah, maybe we'll shoot a little longer. That's 35mm on a full frame. Should be okay just a little further back. Same main camera, just more room and better lighting. The other two cams need replacing, but hey, we'll get there. :0)

[@northof50now]

No Doubt Dan. Your passion, alone, will help propel the channel...regardless of the optics. All the best to you guys.

[@NoyzyBoyZ3]

Hello dudes! Good to see you again! The new place looks brilliant! Don. How can I get the shirt Mick is wearing?

[@ThatPedalShow]

+NoyzyBoyZ3 Hello! Thank you for the kind words - go to www.thatpedalshowstore.com Cheers!

[@rcoveyduc]

LOL @ "Bring your earplugs". :D

[@ForViewingOnly]

Dan, as you are experienced with pedal switching and MIDI, could you and Mick make a video in the future on the best way to switch pedals when you need a lot (and I mean A LOT) of different sounds for a gig? I'm the only guitarist in a 4 piece band (vocals, drums, bass & guitar) and I want to use MIDI devices like delay and reverb, and multi-purpose devices like the Eventide H9 to make each song sound interesting and unique... So the 'solo', 'rhythm' or 'clean' sound for each song might be unique, or only used on 2 or 3 songs at most. What would be the best way to achieve this? Have you come across artists who do a heck of a lot of switching during gigs, and if so how do they handle it? I've read about MIDI foot controllers that can have songs and setlists programmed. I've also seen MIDI foot controllers that have a small display above each footswitch. I'm wondering if this would be the solution, connected remotely to control devices like the Gig Rig, so that the pedalboard is hidden away safely at the back of the stage? Cheers guys.

[@ThatPedalShow]

+ForViewingOnly Um, you know what G2 is for, right? G2 can handle all of this, remotely if necessary FVO. It's not a MiDI switcher per se, but it can control all your analogue and MIDI pedals so you can get one-touch switching for sounds. Thanks for watching!

[@benrothschild6074]

+That Pedal Show I need to get one of those in my life eventually

[@LarsBauer74]

at 8:45, did he say "I didn't learn everything" or "I did learn everything"?

[@rafsbio]

I know I said this before, but I would give my right pinky finger (I use the left one for 7ths) for a Ed O'Brien That Pedal Show episode.

[@FalconBass]

You know that Dan has already done such thing right;)?

[@robingerber6312]

Twice actually, if I'm not mistaken

[@rafsbio]

I am aware of the two pedalboard assembly episodes. In fact, it was how I found the GigRig channel when the first one came out. I mean it would be awesome (although I know how logistically difficult), one of those on stage interviews, in the current tour.

[@mark7166]

It's a pretty big testament to the original Cry Baby that there are so many versions with some really amazing bells and whistles, and yet many pros still use the plain Jane original.

[@ThatPedalShow]

+MA L 100%

[@thesphericalguy9018]

It’s the best IMO. Very easy to mod for true bypass if you’re worried about tone suck

[@aviator_bryan]

I love that SG you've got there Daniel.

[@joegibbs7695]

THAT SG😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍

[@YMESYDT]

PLEASE call those shirts "That Pedal Show VOS Shirt" hahah

[@shreddy412]

Haha awesome.

[@colinwolf9730]

It might be a silly question, but what kind of board(name) does he have, not the switching system but the actual board, and what name specially? I ask because Im looking to build something similar for my own use.

[@jeffreylane73]

Shed looks great...but how do you step on those pedals on the walls?? Placement looks a little high to be functional.

[@ThatPedalShow]

+jeffreylane73 Robotic leg extensions... New from TheGigRig 2021

[@Robstafarian]

Firmware is the easy part after all, right? 8?}