Rig Rundown - Testament’s Alex Skolnick, Eric Peterson & Steve DiGiorgio [2015]

Article and photos: bit.ly/TestamentRR
Premier Guitar met with Eric Peterson, Alex Skolnick, and Steve DiGiorgio before Testament’s April 22, 2015, show at the Cannery Ballroom in Nashville to get the scoop on what gear the Bay Area thrashers rely on for maximum oomph and practicality.
Alex Skolnick’s Gear
Alex Skolnick tours exclusively with his new ESP signature models, which feature splittable Seymour Duncan humbuckers, TonePros bridge and tailpiece, 22XJ frets, and a 12" fretboard radius.
Amps
Skolnick runs his 120-watt signature Budda AS Preceptor head into a matching Budda 4x12 cab. For gigs abroad that require smaller rigs, he uses a Kemper Profiler PowerHead.
Effects
Skolnick’s guitar signal first hits a Boss TU3 tuner, then runs into a Jam Pedals TubeDreamer 88, a Tone Concepts Distillery, a Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor, a Dunlop EVH Phase 90, and then into either a Boss DD-20 or a Rocktron Reaction digital delay patched through the amp’s effects loop. When using his Kemper, Skolnick changes presets with a Behringer FCB1010 MIDI foot controller.
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[@JoseMartinez-ve4tc]

I met Eric Peterson in 97 or 98 delivering his mail I told him I grew up a Testament fan and saw a lot of their shows in San Francisco and he gave me a cool looking poster and he was really nice, awesome day it was for me

[@mrfrodops3]

If by some miracle Steve DiGiorgio read this: Please don't leave Testament. The band got the perfect line up

[@mutilasijelangkungmelodeat2286]

you forgot something , Chuck Billy's Mic stand air guitar

[@Vinnator2596]

"Shit i gotta go interview a thrash band, better get my municipal waste shirt out"

[@Locoandchooch]

This guy is a Spazz, it's hard to watch these when he talks over everyone.

[@dabrownfro]

Where's John? I grow tired of this guy always interrupting people

[@nickgivent3157]

You can see this guy eager to talk, he had a hard time waiting for the interviewee to finish their thought

[@AnabolicFarmer]

Alex Skolnick is such a cool goofy neighbour kinda guy. Just love him!

[@dallasbridgwater8097]

You stand up when you shake Alex’s hand!

[@ripdeth]

Regarding Rickenbacker, this interviewer has no idea that doom metal exists.

[@mkfanforever58]

26:05

[@moogle.]

I love how Gary just plonks himself down on the cab at

[@RyanMcIntyre]

I really liked this rig rundown, these guys are minimalist and efficient. I relate to Alex's approach to his sound and how it dictates what gear he needs. Too many musicians forget that after a point the gear is more tool than toy. This rundown may not have been as flashy as some others, but I really enjoyed the spartan approach. Thanks PG!

[@shunyatarecords8320]

28:20

[@patrickwilliams3590]

Every time I see this guy hosting a rig rundown, I prepare to hear him talk about his own gear and interrupt the people he's interviewing.

[@meabobo]

Steve DiGiorgio always rules. Salute !

[@KISSFreak2011]

7:05

[@scoopitydoop]

DiGiorgio is the man!!! Metal Hippie!🤘🏻

[@androtekman6131]

These guys are great people. And my #1 band now.

[@Slikx666]

Been listening to Testament since '92 and still they sound great.