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@baranikguitars10 ай бұрын
Pickups are potted with a thinned down very old can of lacquer, something that was done before wax. The idea is the lacquer will dry out and shrink and harden but still control feedback without killing the tone and make them more responsive. The video I sent Ruban about the tube compressor was of Adrian Legg and his use of the compressor for touring, it's actually a Premier Guitar video and I've linked it below. Thanks Chris and PG for the love! Been watching your rig run downs for a long time! Cheers
@premierguitar10 ай бұрын
Thanks for chiming in, Mike, Ruban & Chris know you'd have all the specific details!
@baranikguitars10 ай бұрын
The Adrian Legg video is a Premier Guitar video so you guys helped shape Ruban's sound. Haha
Congratulations Mike! Glad to see the exposure! Well deserved and brilliant!
@gobbohunter10 ай бұрын
thank you! cool to see your amazing work making repeat appearances on this channel!
@cold-momentss10 ай бұрын
ive been waiting for this for years
@lucaserojas10 ай бұрын
Same
@eficer0410 ай бұрын
Years!!!
@SANGABRIELMUSIC9 ай бұрын
I think he is one of the most original guitarists of the last 10 years. absolutely love his playing.
@Blaha_haha10 ай бұрын
My favorite modern “indie” guitarist. Dude is insane live and so is their entire band
@danadams86499 ай бұрын
come on man they were so underwhelming at Glastonbury
@JD-19919 ай бұрын
listen to mint chicks! antitiger , octagon octagon octagon. flying nun recs
@danadams86499 ай бұрын
no thanks, lame band names straight away is a red flag.@@JD-1991
@JD-19919 ай бұрын
@@danadams8649 a previous project that the man being interviewed is a part of (as mentioned at one stage during interview). i prefer judging music by what it sounds like
@danadams86499 ай бұрын
so do I and UMO was awful at Glastonbury, I SAW AND HEARD WITH MY OWN EYES FFS @@JD-1991
@amuletsmusic10 ай бұрын
I was fortunate enough to go on tour with UMO and watch this being filmed live in Nashville! So cool to finally see Ruban on one of these and see how the rig rundown sausage is made!
@premierguitar10 ай бұрын
Don't give out our trade secrets, Randall 🤣 - next time you're in Nashville it'll be your turn to talk shop!
@amuletsmusic10 ай бұрын
@@premierguitarsecrets safe with me! And thanks for the invite, can’t wait to nerd out!
@Lukewillcreate10 ай бұрын
It was awesome seeing you guys in St. Louis and Nashville :)
@chris_kies10 ай бұрын
Thanks for introducing yourself and all the support! Can’t wait until we film YOUR Rundown next
@maxwellteffeteller923710 ай бұрын
Saw you open for UMO in Asheville NC. loved your set and listen to your music a lot now!
@golddragon5129610 ай бұрын
Fuck yes. Ruban is probably my favorite guitarist currently alive. Dude literally never misses with the melodies. The variety of his work is actually insane, so glad you guys collabed for this
@RiperSnifle10 ай бұрын
Wow I never thought i'd see the day Ruban Nielson has a rig rundown!! My favourite guitarist, and band, seen them live live 3 times and incredible every time.
@fives.10 ай бұрын
4:02 shout-outs to Captain Kies for the Mint Chicks mention, he knows his stuff
@dylano313310 ай бұрын
No joke, I was searching for this yesterday without knowing if he had one or not. Weird! Love you Ruban, this is going to be good.
@1993KrisM10 ай бұрын
I've been waiting for this forever, by far my favorite band and guitarist. Ruban seems so much more in his element talking about gear than in normal interviews. Thank you!!
@zachwilliams_10 ай бұрын
Lucky owner of a B-1 chiming in, @baranikguitars is indeed a genius and such a cool dude to work with. This was my first custom build and I was for sure out of my element, but he helped steer me straight and I eventually ended up with a work of art I'll forever be inspired by. Seeing him then link up with Ruban was amazing, but also makes so much sense.
@blackthebanner10 ай бұрын
Someone tell Chris his dad card is showing with them white new balances it’s almost bbq time eh?
@SPAWNSY10 ай бұрын
This dude is fucking chill and his rig is fucking unique! I'm gonna check out his band after finishing this.
@King-Kazma3 ай бұрын
You missed the final days of his last band. Absolute chaos, fist fights with his brother on stage and more. Good to see him in a better and more creative place.
@Way_loz2 ай бұрын
@@King-Kazma what happened?
@TheHippie2710 ай бұрын
I tell people Ruben is my favorite guitarist/songwriter/producer of the last 50 years, and the only human who tops him, to me, is Jimi Hendrix.
@notanotherjamesmurphy55748 ай бұрын
I think you mean Ruban
@dakotasalazar10 ай бұрын
Been trying for hours to find the strap that he uses on the Baranik. It looks similar to the fender super deluxe strap, but the ends where the strap buttons go are widened out and reinforced in a way that looks both sturdier and cooler. Anybody have any idea what it is?
@isaac_hagos10 ай бұрын
His playing always catches my ear, you can tell instantly!
@cweednz10 ай бұрын
Ruban is a guitar/gear boffin of the finest order. Kia ora to a great NZ’er. One of my band regrets is never getting the chance to see The Mint Chicks, even though they toured the fuck out NZ.
@clapadamclap9 ай бұрын
saw them several times at dives bars on K road, sound of my teen years..
@jeffdawson27869 ай бұрын
I love Ruban’s harmonic sense.
@thejamnasium644710 ай бұрын
Chris is ready for the cookout in those white New Balance's boy
@chris_kies10 ай бұрын
It’s grilling time!
@smackothy10 ай бұрын
Do ya’ll take requests of who to do rig rundowns with? If so PLEASE do Joe P!! He’s my favorite artist and one of my favorite indie/alt guitarists ever
@premierguitar10 ай бұрын
Glass House is a ripper!
@smackothy10 ай бұрын
@@premierguitar YEAHHH
@severebash915310 ай бұрын
When good old Premier Guitar favorite Tom “Uncle Larry” Bukovac highlights Khruangbin and Unknown Mortal Orchestra as modern music he loves to listen to, you best pay attention!
@RiperSnifle10 ай бұрын
Buk says he loves UMO?! Wow I love that man even more now.
@severebash91539 ай бұрын
@@RiperSniflevolume 116, Slow Cooker he’s super enthusiastic about both of them. Blows my mind, as they’re both my favorite bands and it seems super out of his wheelhouse. But then again, this is a guy who’ll drop some deep-cut Elliott Smith riffs on a Homeskoolin episode so what do I know.
@michael.wiegand10 ай бұрын
I’m using Deco in Stereo in my rig too. Most underrated pedal on the market.
@MattKibblehouse9 ай бұрын
Love seeing Ruban on here, I feel like he is one of the premier modern guitar players, and UMO has put out some of my favorite songs of the past 10+ years. Saw them live in Philly a few years ago, and they crushed, definitely worth seeing.
@TheBitterestBoogie10 ай бұрын
A really interesting rig rundown! I'd love to see a King Gizzard episode too ;)
@mattgambardella387510 ай бұрын
Thank you for this one. Ruban and UMO deserve to be more known that they already are.
@dalodeper10 ай бұрын
Very excited to see you guys cover Ruban's rig! He's a killer guitar player, unconventional but super clever and creative. I've been following his material since the first record so yea super cool to see you guys cover him. I love Chris's quote "Shitty is pretty!" hahaha. So true! Love it!
@lanewest341810 ай бұрын
I cannot believe this is FINALLY happening!!!!!!!!!
@angusorvid884010 ай бұрын
I agree with Ruban's philosophy. Gear is meant to be used for music. Use the hell out of it, push it over the limit. It's all about the music, not the gear.
@borgesguerardi10 ай бұрын
does that mean we're getting jacob's rig rundown also?
@gregoryguarneri847310 ай бұрын
This was a great episode! You guys should hit up nashvilles own Patrick Sweany! He has some amazing tones and killer gear.
@gregmize0110 ай бұрын
LOL, nice Raising Arizona reference in the amp's name!
@bristlefist9 ай бұрын
D'Addario strings suck, I put some Pyramid flat wounds on my guitar and they lasted for 9 months with weekly rehearsals, gigs and very aggressive playing. I've had to now replace 2 but the others haven't even shown the slightest bit of rust. I don't even wipe them down after gigs.
@JakeWilliams-guitar10 ай бұрын
This was awesome! He’s incredible and UMO is one of the more unique bands I’ve heard
@k846210 ай бұрын
PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE tell me you all also covered UMO's Bassist Jake Portrait.
@haroldcory358710 ай бұрын
I have the same problem with nerves in my neck and my spine is also really bad. I need a lighter guitar. I have a PRS Custom 24. I have not weighed it but it does start to hurt. My neck hurts when I look down at my hands. I can't give up tho.
@lewt52510 ай бұрын
THE DREAM COME TRUE
@borgesguerardi10 ай бұрын
waiting for literally YEARS to an update on his gear.
@basicsforbaroqueimprovisation10 ай бұрын
Thank you Ruban and Chris for this detailed rundown. Chris - You have a great talent for drawing out more info and specifics. I like your style ! Best Wishes - John
@TheMorningglory287 ай бұрын
Not often you hear a New Zealand - kiwi - accent on a Rig Rundown! Chur Bro!
@vintagepipesnightmares9 ай бұрын
Give him some water!
@cameronvillarrealLp10 ай бұрын
Rubans a huge guitar hero of mine. Thanks for doing this. Would’ve loved to see Jakes bass rig tho
@scuffed259710 ай бұрын
I saw them this year on Halloween, and never did I ever expect Ruben to play songs I love and cherish dressed up in hotdog 🌭 form. One of the best nights of my life!!!
@gobbohunter10 ай бұрын
Ruban is a guitar hero of mine so this is SO exciting for me! Yngwie does use light strings, but he uses SUPER high action, so that's what I think Ruban might be alluding to. Rad to see this!
@jg93210 ай бұрын
Funky guitars!
@jaynafutch50005 ай бұрын
Dude weirds me out especially if I was dosed like he seems like he’s going to jump and attack you at any moment in time. He’s just like a video game character you’re designing and they’re in position and ready to take off lol
@natefoleyguitar10 ай бұрын
Finally!!!!
@dumbdumbdork10 ай бұрын
I've been waiting for this for seven years
@bensuyat9594Ай бұрын
And his strap is ten inches long
@LunaWorldcast10 ай бұрын
Dammmmnnnn. The New Balance's bring a whole new level of 'clueless boomer' vibes to the mix.
@chris_kies10 ай бұрын
I’m 40 and did it as a gag because I was gifted them earlier this year for becoming a dad. So “clueless Gen Xer” would be more fitting 😂
@CheddarGoblin__810 ай бұрын
@@chris_kiesDadwave af
@guitargeek198410 ай бұрын
Can't wait for the ALLUVIAL and WES HAUCH Rig Rundown 🔥😍
@premierguitar10 ай бұрын
Next week!!! 🤘
@generalkenobi68699 ай бұрын
YOOO he’s got the Gus’s shirt
@daniprobably10 ай бұрын
Sick rig & hi Benji!!
@snaps60539 ай бұрын
awesome rundown, thanks for the inside looks!!
@premierguitar9 ай бұрын
Glad you enjoyed!
@ElVainilRip10 ай бұрын
incredible band and incredible guitar player. thank you for this! cheers from argentina!
@PontilMarx9 ай бұрын
fascinating. the FOH engineer might be pleased to hear that there's now a way you can balance the dry and wet signal in a live setting so that the audience doesn't just get a windswept wash of quiet, flangey 300hz reverby mess.
@coltonismyname10 ай бұрын
Maybe ruban can give me one of his jagstangs then, with the lace sensors and all the mods… please????
@restfulCube80358 ай бұрын
Yoooooo we've been waiting for this one!
@premierguitar8 ай бұрын
Hope you enjoyed it!
@snapfinger110 ай бұрын
The uppermost limit of a sustainable rig. To think it all started with the Les Paulverizer.
@josephpickard31088 ай бұрын
I spent a good 20 mins at the Manchester gig trying to work out what that amp was 🙂
@Johnnybananass-_10 ай бұрын
Rubans a genius, mad boffin and visionary all rolled into one,
@skyborax51599 ай бұрын
He’s got such a unique playing style and tone
@realgoodmind9 ай бұрын
Just got a Baranik last week! Love it.
@65dougk10 ай бұрын
Nice Bay City Roller pants.
@McDoinky10 ай бұрын
I wish we could see Jake’s bass gear, too
@louisemaggs45899 ай бұрын
Australian ‘old guy’….? Tommy Emmanuel? Just wondered
@premierguitar9 ай бұрын
Adrian Legg and this is the video that Ruban was referring to: kzbin.info/www/bejne/jnnYn51jlN6SeZY
@Schotty91810 ай бұрын
Shooting this in 60fps is diabolical 😂
@Matt-01210 ай бұрын
Those tones are not for everyone. Nice dude
@gavinc.morrison11479 ай бұрын
ruben is so fucking awesome
@oqsy10 ай бұрын
23:53 “stonehedge” Who let Ricky from TPB do the interview?
@chris_kies10 ай бұрын
I got my grade 10 for doing book learning. Smokes, let’s go!
@andreaholcock89929 ай бұрын
This man made my acid trips great
@adiohead10 ай бұрын
1:10 Reminded me of ActRaiser
@immersive_______99259 ай бұрын
Seeing out of the window that it’s day time and cars are driving by took me out of the moment. So weird to me for some reason
@Nath-rg2qd9 ай бұрын
Feels nice knowing i’m not the only strange one :)
@olivermartin694410 ай бұрын
the best guitarist right now
@briangarcia838410 ай бұрын
This is iconic. Seriously.
@juancitolimon87439 ай бұрын
oaaaaaaa
@noteethmotif9 ай бұрын
love this "V" much
@Johnnybananass-_10 ай бұрын
Billy G uses 7's !
@pedermannerfelt10 ай бұрын
Screw the pedals, I need a sneaker id👀
@Lukewillcreate10 ай бұрын
Adidas Y3
@adamfstewart8110 ай бұрын
What took so long
@mikesfrends9 ай бұрын
Is the guitar strap hanging only off of his shoulder in the beginning of the video giving anybody else extreme anxiety?
@coquio10 ай бұрын
I’ve been waiting for this since 2010 lol never thought I’d see the day
@rocknrolsen10 ай бұрын
Those Yamaha amps are very good
@RBGRBGRBGRBG9 ай бұрын
… it’s not a Yamaha, Ruban’s just a weirdo who puts shit on his Amos (he put the Yamaha logo on there himself). It’s a benson amp, which are a small company started (and still fully owned by the folks who started it) in Oregon I believe. Haven’t been bought out yet.
@rocknrolsen9 ай бұрын
Oh… weird well it’s the same peculiar shape as the 68 Yamaha I have too. Awesome amp
@PayneLive10 ай бұрын
"Uncle" Ruban (after Uncle Remus from Frank Zappa) is one of the most sincere musicians I've ever listened to and talked to about guitar tech over the phone. The reason I have my Fender Mustang with the all seeing eye on the pickguard and the Lace Sensor Pickups. And then seeing him pre-COVID run through the crowd and balcony from behind us, and literally slap hordes of hands reaching out for his strings while he shredded through pure volume feedback with the lights reflecting like lasers at the Jag, like he was a psych-jazz Cyclops, proved to me that he and UMO are indeed the Best Band in the World TM. Thanks so much for being you, Ruban. And for this! Keep it locked
@rareform674710 ай бұрын
Strange ...
@SeeMick110 ай бұрын
Petition to only have Bohlinger do these interviews.
@chris_kies10 ай бұрын
I'd sign that shit🤣
@KalosPVP10 ай бұрын
That might be the most pretentious guitar design ive ever seen. The tuning peg setup is an eyesore.
@snicker57610 ай бұрын
Actually, I read that owls' eyes can't really be considered "eyeballs". They're elongated and kinda rod-shaped, it helps them have incredible visual acuity
@CerealDust-nStuff10 ай бұрын
Nah. It's a functional and pretty ingenious design.
@KalosPVP10 ай бұрын
@@CerealDust-nStuff I love the rest of it to be fair.
@snicker57610 ай бұрын
@@CerealDust-nStuff Agreed. Evolution is amazing, hard to even comprehend how slowly it takes, tiny adaptions over millions of years.... mindblowing
@CerealDust-nStuff10 ай бұрын
@@snicker576 - Evolution has been stuck in the mud since the 19th century. The initial excitement of the idea of evolution is gone and it's not science because the scientific method was never brought to bear on it. We can't use the scientific method because we can't see it. In fact it's the only unseen science that I am aware of unless there's a science of Leprechauns somewhere.
@lc475410 ай бұрын
Top 3 Worst Players on rig rundown.
@chrismason422410 ай бұрын
Naaaaaah
@fives.10 ай бұрын
Worst Comment on Rig Rundown Award: Deluxe Edition
@geronimo54610 ай бұрын
who cares bro... He's a fantastic songwriter, which is what really matters if you ask me
@paulrusinko66610 ай бұрын
Never heard of them. Listened, awful.
@benchinho10 ай бұрын
Who are the other two?
@KeeperOfPoops10 ай бұрын
This was way better than the previous rig rundown (Pat Metheny), I love massive pedalboard that Mr Nielson is running through!
@FilthyTom4208 ай бұрын
"On lead guitar.....rain man!!! Sweet flood pants too!
@jazz_hams8 ай бұрын
You thought this comment was so funny you had to come back and edit it?