Tim Pierce Rig Rundown Guitar Gear & Studio Tour

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Tim Pierce’s guitar can be heard on more than a thousand recordings, starting in the ’80s, when he played on hits by Bon Jovi, John Waite, and Rick Springfield. In subsequent years, he’s added to his resume with recorded performances for Crowded House, Christina Aguilera, Seal, Avril Lavigne, Tracy Chapman, Joe Cocker, Ricky Martin, Meat Loaf, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Rob Thomas, Rick Springfield, Phil Collins, Madonna, Toy Matinee, Don Henley, Santana, Rascal Flatts, Chris Isaak, Jewel, Faith Hill, Celine Dion, Dave Matthews Band, the Goo Goo Dolls, Lana Del Ray, Demi Lovato, Jason Mraz, Kelly Clarkson, and many more.
These days, Pierce also has a popular KZbin channel with more than 400,000 subscribers and offers an online masterclass program for thousands of users. You can get more information at timpierceguitar.com.
Meanwhile, here’s what we saw-and learned-when Pieces shared the wisdom and the gear he’s accumulated in four decades of playing sessions.
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[Brought to you by D’Addario XS Strings: www.daddario.com/XSRR]
00:00 - D'Addario XS Strings
00:15 - Tim Pierce Intro
02:01 - 1962 Gibson ES-335
03:44 - 2020 Gibson Custom Shop 1960 Les Paul reissue
08:47 - PRS McCarty 594 Singlecut
11:27 - 2019 PRS McCarty Flame Top Doublecut
13:33 - 1962 Fender Jaguar
15:53 - 2022 Mario hardtail S-style
18:25 - PRS DGT
21:02 - Tim Pierce's "Live" Pedalboard
26:13 - Tim Pierce's KZbin Cockpit
27:21 - Iso Cab Setup
28:30 - Tim Pierce's Amps
29:51 - Tim Pierce's Studio Pedals
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[@Garrett9339]

Can't think of anyone more deserving of a rig rundown than this man. Such a virtuoso and fantastic teacher.

[@dinofond]

Well Said Sir

[@michaelpacinus242]

What about a little baby with genitals

[@pperejma]

@@michaelpacinus242 hmm fair point

[@steveDC51]

Some say tone is in the hands - I think Tim’s is in his smile.

[@stevenmiller3300]

The sheer joy in which Tim plays with is inspiring

[@premierguitar]

Truly.

[@michaelpacinus242]

Imagine him sucking on you for coke money with that very same enthusiasm! He used to do that for me back in the day out in the OC before things blew up

[@jordymaas565]

seems to know the score...

[@blcouch]

Tim doesn’t have a rig. He has a mission control center.

[@arustydodge2111]

TIM PIERCE, such an amazing, polished, intricate player! Yet to watch the ease to which he bonds with any guitar he is playing, is so relaxed. Like he’s sitting on a couch having a cup of coffee. He looks so laid back, and really enjoying his craft. He makes this look so easy, but we all know how painstakingly hard it truly is to accomplish. He has his own tone, but can mimic and match the best guitar gods out there, effortlessly! Love to see a segment of TIM, and JOHN, jamming together! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎸⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@Steve-ih7dg]

At last!! Tim is one of those legends who so few people know of by name - yet many many have heard play as a sessionman on thousands of songs. Can't wait to watch this. His enthusiasm, humility - & that smile of his - always warms my heart.

[@ampersandmcvinegar5681]

Nicest guitarist in the world. Tone monster!

[@Total_Bolles]

I can’t put a number on how many times I’ve heard Tim talk about his gear, approach, set up,reasoning, etc. It will absolutely never get old. His skill and touch are one thing but his joy and devotion to music are what brings me back. Such a legend.

[@jcoulter43]

Tim and John. Tone and gear talk hosts match made in heaven. Fantastic video and two of the nicest, coolest dudes in all the guitar world! I could listen to them talk gear and tones for hours. God bless and rock on 🎸😎

[@GimmeJimmy23]

A thousand times: Tim and John!!

[@bsherbine]

Tim’s the man! What a sweet guy. His command center cockpit is unreal. Great episode

[@gsmeeuwsen]

Tim has got to be one of the best players on Earth right now....every note he plays just BELONGS there...

[@synonyx]

I love how Tim is just having fun while doing this the whole time. This was awesome John!

[@888jimm]

How do you know you are a geek .... 1 -You clicked on this the instant you saw it 2 - You know and agree with everything they are talking about.... 3- Can't wait till the Tim Pierce pickups are available and are on reverb looking for a " New Platform" to put them 😂😂

[@RagggedTrouseredPhilanthropist]

Wait...I thought that made us cool! Right?!

[@888jimm]

@@RagggedTrouseredPhilanthropist 🤣😎yep

[@manofleisure75]

Tim has probably played on more songs than you can count. Amazing player and seems like a super chilled dude! Cheers for sharing.

[@RakelaK67]

Tim is a inspirational gift to all dedicated musicians to follow and learn

[@Singlehand_Music]

I've never seen JB so quiet, he looks completely mesmerised by Tim's rig and masterful playing. Love it ❤

[@GuiitarBilly]

Imoho John uses his excellent interviewing skills to guide rig rundowns and asks questions to help artists provide their pertinent gear info. He’s great at asking the right stuff, then pretty much staying out of the way while they answer. With Tim most of this isn’t necessary. Tim’s a master communicator who’s been refining things through hundreds of videos over the years….and he’s demoed his guitars and cockpit many times on his own and other channels .This seems like it was an easy one for John, he could just let Tim go and enjoy the music and the info. Two pros doing their thing.

[@Nozmo_King_NJ]

Love Tim Pierce! What an articulate and informed guy. Plus his guitar face is one of the best .. like pure joy!

[@jeffroq]

I love Tim. He gives hope to all of us mortals who have regular sized hands.

[@peternoble3691]

The hands on some of these pro guitarists! 😒

[@glaucosouza1971]

You can call it tremolo, vibrato, whatever you want Tim, you are the boss! Master musician. 🙌

[@GuitarPahlut]

Tim always looks like he absolutely enjoys what he does 😃🤘👍

[@CargoShorts7]

Seriously the most powerful home studio I've ever seen. Tim is such an inspirational player. Great episode guys!

[@juanmacaceres2702]

It's not a home studio, it's a studio in a home

[@zacate1983]

The best tone, the nicest guy and the coolest gear! Tim’s the man!

[@jammergreg]

Tim is one totally melodic guitar man! That Les Paul is a beaut!

[@Bobby_Digital37]

Tim definitely gets the award for most amazing home guitar setup and rig!!!! And definitely gonna need those Tim Pierce signature pickups!!!

[@daviddixon7326]

So thankful for both of you. Since picking back the guitar up after a very long absence, I can say with certainty how much I’ve appreciated sitting at your feet here on KZbin and immersing myself in Tone Town and tutorials and the passion both of you have for sharing!

[@mmiller6873]

Tim Pierce is such an inspiration and talented musician. Thank you so much for doing this RR. As always PG does it again.

[@neal9812]

Tim is right on the money on everything: 1) Guitars are tools of the trade: they're better with modern improvements but without leaving the aesthetics aside (vintage vibe or whatever works for you) 2) Amps, speakers and pedals complementing each other 3) Setting the environment up so one can focus on creativity and not connecting/disconnecting, setting up, etc. thanks for this rig rundown, Tim is a player but also a guitar gear expert, which makes it more interesting.

[@PeterLacis]

So good! I love Bolinger's face looking over Tim's shoulder in the second half. So great to see his reactions as a real fan.

[@Bobafat1979]

Nice Boys! Great pleasure seeing this rundown!

[@Slugg-O]

Best Rig Rundown - EVER! Tim is the man. Such a happy, cool guy.

[@ronnie5129]

Tim, you have the most Elaborate, Setup of things that i ever saw in my life, Cousin Figel

[@frankierodriguez8661]

thank you again for this. What a lovely dude is Tim.

[@KRayxKodessA]

How is this only NOW happening?!! Tim is incredible!

[@haldasinger6440]

So great to see this come up in the recommended videos--two great guys in one video

[@chrisnash8411]

Tim Pierce is a breath of fresh air. You gotta' love this guy ...! Great player ...He's just so genuine.

[@AlexVoinotGuitar]

Thank you so much for doing that! Tim's been featured on so many records, he deserves the attention! This was an amazing learning experience!

[@RobertKeeleyTV]

Thanks for this incredible video Tim and John. Sure appreciate everything you guys do!

[@michaelparson-mcnamara782]

Thanks John! I felt like my astonishment matched yours, as you followed Tim through his maze!

[@snartzzb983]

A couple of my favorite youtube guitar guys. Thanks to you both.

[@BrianVallotton]

Tim and John! YES! Two of my favorite KZbin people. God bless y'all.

[@davidc0812]

This was fun! Love Tim. Love this channel.

[@samthomas1945]

What an awesome Rig Rundown. I love the ones with great session players, they're so generous with their insight and process. John is so good at just letting an artist talk as well

[@michaelpacinus242]

Tim used to do a great Dick Suckdown on my penis back in the day! Really great stuff

[@6Nicolas]

What a stunning rig and setup. Tim Pierce is the man !

[@hitnorcal]

COMMAND CENTER! Tim seems like such an awesome guy. I love all his videos. I hope he keeps working for another 20+ years.

[@clgmafnas]

Gracious and generous in sharing his information. Thanks John and Tim!

[@Steve-ih7dg]

Love how Tim just drops in 'I met Tom thru Joe Bonamassa'. There's another story - but Tim has such humility, it's never a name drop with him.

[@beachcomber4141]

What a home studio! That might be the most impressive guitar cave I have ever seen. Tim has spent years learning all of these things and is now able to do ANYTHING at the press of some buttons. Just wow. Great rig rundown!!

[@keithmulcahy3417]

I love listening to Tim, his knowledge is incredible and his tone and the way he plays is amazing

[@mudzera]

It's a pleasure to watch, always smiling and enjoying the sound, congratulations to both of you, good work ❤

[@dongonzulman6478]

Loved this - thanks for getting Tim on here!

[@TomoFujitaMusic]

What a lovely playing!! So awesome!

[@jfturner67]

Time is such a pro’s pro, and anything he says is pretty much golden to me. Love it!

[@davidstephens1097]

Really great interview! Thank you both!

[@J.C...]

Wow. Best Rig Rundown EVER! This is INSANE! 👌

[@madebydbm]

Great stuff - obviously love Tim's playing but love his ethos just as much. So refreshing hearing such an expert talk about "player grade" and new guitars with such enthusiasm. Much a pleasant change from all the vintage megabucks stuff.

[@dennisdewinter1997]

Such an excellent video! Thanks so much John and Tim for sharing your wealth of experience and gear knowledge. This was so incredibly insightful!

[@DrJeebles]

Yep, I've been waiting for this one. Tim is phenomenal.

[@jameswhite5806]

Two of my favorite KZbin people together. Awesome 😎

[@grantdickey]

GOAT!! Tim has to be the sweetest guy. A true inspiration ❤

[@tehsamjones]

possibly my favorite rig rundown

[@JS-nf1sn]

Love Tim. Love John. Thanks for another great video.

[@spacepodi]

One of the most impressive rigs ever.

[@GTRJohnny66]

It's nice to see someone with so much talent and so little ego. Tim is amazing.

[@weiner19]

Thanks for this John!...................and the shoutout for the Nashville based Texan. Hope to see Tyler and the boys again

[@weiner19]

P.S. Tim is incredible! The tee made me forget my manners.

[@TheSchmidu67]

He's such an inspiring guy. If you watch him play, it is always a motivation to go further on your instrument. No matter, what your level is ...

[@michaelpacinus242]

He used to suck on me with such *wild* inspiration- astounding care to detail!!

[@claytonphelps9911]

Fantastic rundown here, Tim is so cool, incredible knowledge and experience in tone, and yes, he can play quite well

[@kmjansen]

I love Premier Guitar AND Tim Pierce! Great Rig Rundown.

[@vintagesounds5150]

Tim is a Kid in a candy store! in his Studio. I could live there forever! Thanks for sharing ☮️🎸🎶

[@richardberry8830]

Tim's Flat Wound 62 Jag was THE SOUND! I can't get over that delicious, syrupy soaked reverb tone. Heaven!

[@noahchasinguitar5831]

Tim has the best tone I’ve ever heard… It’s always different but always amazing. Doesn’t matter what guitar or amp/modulator he’s playing through… Which makes me think it’s just how he plays

[@mattsb99]

OMG! That is unreal AWESOME! I’ve been a fan but oh my. Tim, that isn’t a Ferrari, it’s an F16, on full afterburner! Thank you from Austin!

[@Mr.ABartley]

F16 lol

[@Bastion71]

I love the rundown of the Command Center! So cool.

[@josephharris1869]

So cool John! Man what an amazing rig Tim has in the cockpit lol

[@ramicigar]

Every single time I see Tim I can't help but think, "Man, he'd be so cool to hang out with."

[@kevinhydemusic]

Tim Pierce's tone is one of the most pleasant sounds in the universe.

[@christopherweise438]

What makes the vintage PAF's so tasty is they were low output. Tim knew to get that tone on his '60 reissue had to have low output pick ups.

[@greggmolnar5335]

Well-said. Totally agree. Every guitar, every amp, on every one of his videos is just so sweet

[@dr.gregoryweisswassernd7251]

Great collection, amazing player, fantastic interview.

[@CarbonBasedLifeform7810]

Timmy!! Such a treat

[@Obiekb]

This was GREAT! Thanks Tim and John

[@denverrandy7143]

Tim just has a beautiful touch! Period.

[@steveritchie3650]

Two of my fav guitar nerds in the same video….heaven

[@stephenbedford1395]

You always manage to get a magic sound Tim... love it mate!

[@BrightKelly19]

Tim is the best. Super nice, too. He did some auxiliary tracking on our first record, when I was a green newbie and couldn't nail studio parts.

[@Someone-nl9ke]

Tim has alot of good friends with really famous people. Wonder what its like to be really good friends with really famous people. Also the tone on his Jaguar is just insane. The reverb is great. Thanks for showing it Tim! Thanks for the content Premier Guitar. Very Cool Stuff

[@DannyCruzCreations]

Such a good episode. BTW, I love how Tim references his old H9s and mentions the learning curve of the H90. I have some H9s, but a few months ago I picked up an H90 and as amazing as it is, it truly is not easy to use. I'm getting there though.

[@kennethquintini658]

Agreed that this is a golden age for 🎸 electronics, I still like the old stuff, y'all keep on rocking!!

[@williamlivingston1099]

You're both fabulous. Monster contribution.

[@limpindug]

Tim has got to be a master musician, his touch on guitar can only be dreamed about. So thanks for this video it's great. 👍👍👍👍🥃Respect to you fellas.

[@papablue3015]

Tim seems a very pleasant happy person! Great guitar player!

[@ElmanAuthement]

Tim has one of the most interesting channels on KZbin. Never miss anything he posts

[@Steve-ih7dg]

Tim the consumate professional. Just listening to the care and attention he has given to designing his cockpit so as to get the best out of the artist he is working with - and giving off his best. A lesson that goes way beyond being a musician.

[@officialswillis]

Just, TRULY, The Best of the Best. A constant inspiration & in my few interactions with him, so very personable and humble with it. Thank you Mr Tim / Here’s hoping we can see you over UK side 🇬🇧 one day?! Cheers - Sam

[@Steve-ih7dg]

Yes to a trip across here! Wouldn't that be just great

[@christophervella386]

I’ve been waiting for this one!

[@vdubbub9746]

Thank you! This is awesome.

[@mattiv1]

That outro tone, da fugg man... brilliant!

[@sumed]

Love the interview and John's repping Tyler Bryant and the Shakedown!

[@scottweavermusic4130]

I can't get enough of Tim Pierce!

[@jdpower6360]

Tim’s happiness is pure AF

[@alejandroblanco2071]

Always very interesting to see Tim pierce ... Señor Bohlinger 🙏🏻 please next episodes with Michael Thompson, & Mike Landau...

[@thesongwritersjourney]

Great rundown! My favorite part was revealing the mysteries of the "cockpit."