Rig Rundown - The War On Drugs' Adam Granduciel

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  • Опубликовано: 3 ноя 2014
  • Article and photos: bit.ly/TheWarOnDrugsRR
    Premier Guitar met up with Adam Granduciel of The War on Drugs at Marathon Music Works in Nashville. Granduciel described how he builds moody, swirling walls of sounds through a Bradshaw pedalboard, two Hiwatt amps and a full-time spinning Leslie.
    Through a serendipitous amp breakdown at a show in Phoenix, Granduciel began a relationship with Fender. It started with a new Japanese-made Gretsch White Falcon.
    The Falcon was soon followed by this American Vintage ’56 Reissue Strat.
    Although his array of Fender-related axes skews towards the modern side, Granduciel’s goes vintage for his collection of Gibsons. The oldest one is a totally stock ’64 Gibson SG Jr.
    A previous owner loaded up his ’66 non-reverse Firebird with a pair of Lollar P-90s, but Granduciel added the Bigsby.
    Finally, a stock ’72 Les Paul Deluxe rounds out the trio.
    To finish learning about the gear behind The War On Drugs, visit: bit.ly/TheWarOnDrugsRR
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Комментарии • 262

  • @Frenjp65
    @Frenjp65 6 лет назад +77

    Adam's a true artist and a hell of a nice guy... spoke to him after a show on a quiet night for half an hour, just before "Lost in the Dream" went huge.

    • @tompoynton
      @tompoynton 5 лет назад +11

      My friend’s band supported them here in Bristol, UK back in 2008 and we all hung out backstage and smoked hash together. Like you said he’s a really genuine person, and always seems to have time for people, and a gear nerd to boot

    • @markrobinson8410
      @markrobinson8410 2 года назад +3

      @@tompoynton very cool story

    • @Invertedworldx
      @Invertedworldx 2 года назад +2

      Damn I had about a 15 min Convo incredible guy...

  • @mantra3000
    @mantra3000 6 лет назад +84

    I can't believe how cool he makes that denim jacket look.

    • @matthewescudero8203
      @matthewescudero8203 3 года назад +13

      Pro tip: it's all about a good fit in the shoulders and a short torso cut.

    • @helenesuss4606
      @helenesuss4606 3 года назад

      I love his shirt in Nothing to Find!!!!
      And Robbie' s shirt and Dave's shirt!
      Please make them for me and gift them to me lol! See BBC Radio 6 Music , The War on Drugs, Nothing to Find

    • @Abbieabma
      @Abbieabma 3 года назад

      I can't believe you made this comment

    • @Muesli711
      @Muesli711 2 года назад

      I can't play guitar, really only know the main makers but I really enjoyed this! Thanks

  • @destroyerjazz
    @destroyerjazz 2 года назад +37

    He needs to do another Rig Rundown ASAP, this video is so out of date to what he uses nowdays! Please get him back!

    • @jacksparrow7618
      @jacksparrow7618 2 года назад +1

      Agreed!! Please make it happen!

    • @jackkitchen8110
      @jackkitchen8110 2 года назад +3

      Yeah no jaguars or jazzmasters huh

    • @jacksparrow7618
      @jacksparrow7618 2 года назад

      @@jackkitchen8110 yeah, which is wild, right? I’d really love to see him break those down. I feel like I’ve seen him play a mustang in some live stuff, too?

    • @blainebauman572
      @blainebauman572 2 года назад +1

      Check their website, new RR is up

    • @jacksparrow7618
      @jacksparrow7618 2 года назад

      @@blainebauman572 You, sir, are a gentleman and a scholar.

  • @ericboreen4040
    @ericboreen4040 9 лет назад +35

    I always enjoy rig rundowns. It's interesting and enjoyable to hear people talk enthusiastically about their gear. Also nice when the unsung heroes of the big shows get to come out from behind the scenes and explain how they've got the show set up and how they take care of the equipment.

  • @RS-pp7ng
    @RS-pp7ng 5 лет назад +12

    Such a cool, laid back dude. Adam is one of the greatest of our times.

  • @ericboreen4040
    @ericboreen4040 9 лет назад +18

    This is more complexity than my brain was designed to handle. Like the console of a fighter jet plus a microwave oven. I like the guitars and amps.

  • @boeing_opal
    @boeing_opal 2 года назад +2

    Man, that Firebird looks THIN!

  • @breakalime
    @breakalime 9 лет назад +56

    This has become my second favourite Rig Rundown, after Nels Cline.

    • @jacksonhamrick7489
      @jacksonhamrick7489 8 лет назад +2

      Agreed

    • @boosh90
      @boosh90 4 года назад

      Daniel Lanois's was up there for me, but this was great

  • @tonesleuth69
    @tonesleuth69 6 лет назад +29

    You guys need to do a Slowdive rig rundown

  • @mitchgirard4573
    @mitchgirard4573 7 лет назад +11

    Can you do an entire episode on his Firebird? Just have him play it and talk about it for like 45 minutes and I'll watch it every day holy cow it's beautiful

  • @WillBrahm
    @WillBrahm 7 месяцев назад +1

    Absolutely stunning setup 🫨

  • @alansmith7699
    @alansmith7699 2 года назад +3

    I just recently got into this band . Adam is a pocket player who plays in a band context . There is something sonic with feel with a smooth assuring grip on the wheel. He understands equipment and it's tool usage!!!! Great rigrundown . Great Band. I am a FanBoy.

  • @faunoram
    @faunoram 8 лет назад +15

    another favorite rig rundown !!
    fantastic artist and so chill and humble !
    and yes we want a kevin shields rig rundown !!

  • @seanbeckwith
    @seanbeckwith 9 лет назад +1

    One of the best Rig Rundown's. Crazy cool setup!

  • @Steveisnothereanymore
    @Steveisnothereanymore 6 лет назад

    This rundown was so much more enjoyable than the a day to remember rundown I've watched before.

  • @ezzong
    @ezzong 3 года назад +3

    He brings A LOT of pedals, but he uses them all. Love him

  • @turdferguson2982
    @turdferguson2982 Год назад

    Love this band. It's a real treat to see how it's put together like this.

  • @Jtdubbzz
    @Jtdubbzz 6 лет назад

    This is amazing. Seen them the war on drugs at the crystal ballroom in Portland and was blown away by their sound. Thanks for this. I love these

  • @MischaDirksen
    @MischaDirksen 9 лет назад +9

    such a cool nice and modest guy, really enjoyed this one

  • @bassplayersayer
    @bassplayersayer 9 лет назад

    Really good in depth Rig Rundown!!!!! Rock On!

  • @Blackbeard_Barbell
    @Blackbeard_Barbell 9 лет назад +1

    John is seriously one of the nicest guys in the business! Great rundown with lots of gear to geek over :)

  • @TheRhino4545
    @TheRhino4545 8 лет назад +232

    Rig Rundown - Tame Impalas' Kevin Parker?

  • @Sunlxrdddd
    @Sunlxrdddd 6 лет назад

    so sickkk,thank you for this.Amazing musician,great pick.

  • @lloydledger
    @lloydledger 9 лет назад

    Loved this.

  • @contecrayononpaper
    @contecrayononpaper 4 года назад +1

    Thanks for the ride.

  • @manray3672
    @manray3672 3 года назад

    Beautiful

  • @landonech
    @landonech 3 года назад +2

    Old Town Music shoutout! (and Hank). Portland represent!

  • @eflizotte
    @eflizotte 9 лет назад +20

    a 75db boost! thats a lot of boost!

  • @DaveShichmanMusic
    @DaveShichmanMusic 3 года назад +2

    This guy is really important to me right now!!!

  • @jghotier167
    @jghotier167 2 года назад +1

    Dude’s just a musician in every way possible

  • @malamute8257
    @malamute8257 6 лет назад

    Wow, me and this guy have really similar guitar taste. These are all perfect.

  • @bierce85
    @bierce85 7 лет назад +6

    I take a shot every time John says "cool"

    • @afterstars
      @afterstars 5 лет назад +2

      William Bierce are you still alive?

  • @afterstars
    @afterstars 5 лет назад +9

    Can you guys do a Spice Girls rig rundown?
    Thanks

  • @FlorianCueni
    @FlorianCueni 9 лет назад

    enjoyed this rundown very much, really cool guy!! :D

  • @christianholzel560
    @christianholzel560 2 года назад +2

    Please do a 2022 update!

  • @joerobinson2538
    @joerobinson2538 2 года назад

    Such a genuine cool dude!

  • @caseyrobertson3840
    @caseyrobertson3840 9 лет назад

    I'm so happy after all of my bitching to see you guys finally using wireless mics!

  • @thehombreinvisible
    @thehombreinvisible 9 лет назад

    FINALLY !

  • @vigorandkandor
    @vigorandkandor 9 лет назад

    Nice Electra phase shifter. That was from Richard's Music in Lawrence KS. A great store full of old used gear.

  • @BoyAditya
    @BoyAditya 8 лет назад

    cool gears, good interview. never heard of this band but it really makes me curious and start searching this band on RUclips :-D

  • @user-gv8vv2id7t
    @user-gv8vv2id7t 9 лет назад +4

    awesome, a kurt vile rig rundown would be awesome

  • @jamesdemestihas9904
    @jamesdemestihas9904 2 года назад

    Earth amps! I remember them back in the day! We had a Earth PA in the band that was just awesome.

  • @kalannorman3275
    @kalannorman3275 5 лет назад

    " beautiful piece " 😂😂😂 great episode as always

  • @os5034
    @os5034 4 года назад +1

    Nice, he is a great guitarist

  • @fatswaller11
    @fatswaller11 9 лет назад +5

    Hi @PremierGuitar, can we get a Mark Kozelek Rig Rundown so we can keep the feud alive?
    I would just love Mark to really let Adam have it over that Hendrix strap. Here's hopin'.
    x

  • @bluegreenface1193
    @bluegreenface1193 6 лет назад

    This is one of my favourite RR's along with the two J Mascis!
    Can you please make a second rundown with The War On Drugs, with the second guitarist and bassist too?
    Adam being the gear-head he is I suspect he's got some new stuff!
    Rig Rundown made me a gear-head, both a curse and a gift :D

  • @WonsPhreely
    @WonsPhreely 3 года назад

    Yeah Adam's seems like the coolest guy in rock, I wish him so much happiness. ps I had a fender endorsement, they're a good crew.

  • @MrNinjapenguin666sk8
    @MrNinjapenguin666sk8 9 лет назад +1

    IV BEEN WAITING FOR THIS RIG RUNDOWN FOR SO LONG!

  • @Vovoir
    @Vovoir 9 лет назад +8

    Exquisite sound, this guy knows his pedals. Great to know he uses the same Hardwire pedals I do, even though his sound is more like a shoegazey approach to the legendary Great American sound (even though he uses British HiWatts :P )

    • @saintjabroni
      @saintjabroni 4 года назад

      I was surprised to see Hardwire stuff.

    • @Claytone-Records
      @Claytone-Records 4 года назад

      I have had the same Hardwire digi delay for years and was pleased to see some of the other same gear as is in my board.

  • @premierguitar
    @premierguitar  9 лет назад +4

    Tate Richardson Guitar It will be next week's Rig Rundown on RUclips!

  • @GeoAl09
    @GeoAl09 8 лет назад +47

    Tame Impala next!!! That would be huge

    • @iJohnnyZac
      @iJohnnyZac 8 лет назад

      Yes yes yes yes yes

    • @Hypnosis-spl
      @Hypnosis-spl 7 лет назад +2

      no thanks its everywhere on the internet dont want to waste a rig rundown

    • @iJohnnyZac
      @iJohnnyZac 7 лет назад +4

      +YearLongBender kevin has a mad rig, vintage rickenbacker and a jazzmaster with a synth pickup, his pedal order is really fucked up too. It would be a good one

    • @Hypnosis-spl
      @Hypnosis-spl 7 лет назад

      iJohnnyZac but it's already covered extensively the only reason we need it is to hear from them selves why the use what they use and in which songs. i just think its a bit of a waste but id still watch it

    • @iJohnnyZac
      @iJohnnyZac 7 лет назад +1

      +YearLongBender i suppose so, but same could be said about pretty much all rig rundowns

  • @craigdiniz3891
    @craigdiniz3891 6 лет назад +1

    wonder if then plugged holes in the back of the headstock have weights in them.

  • @jasonwilliamshuck
    @jasonwilliamshuck 5 лет назад +7

    i love Rig Rundown, and this one is GREAT!, but why don't they ever actually play a few notes/chords while stepping thru the pedals and amps? It'd be cool to hear the rigs, at least at the beginning or end of the video. PS: (i'm a huge WoD fan and Adam seems so nice and cool. They were fantastic on Austin City Limits recently.)

  • @midnite_in_november
    @midnite_in_november Год назад +1

    I keep hearing he uses a bun runner too so I came here.. but his theory on the electra pedal is making my nerves go crazy I just wanna go back in time and correct him so bad

  • @itszaidihamid
    @itszaidihamid 6 лет назад

    Adam frickin Granduciel!

  • @Bodyknowledge77
    @Bodyknowledge77 9 лет назад +3

    Love me some Rig Rundown! I(we) can fantasize what guitar(s) I(we) hope to have someday and amps etc. For now I'm stuck playing one electric acoustically. Better then nothing and contributes to creating! I put some of what I create on my channel.

    • @jrcenina85
      @jrcenina85 9 лет назад +1

      At least you're creating. I imagine there are plenty of people who have mountains of gear and don't create at all. If you find yourself in a situation where your guitar is amplified with effects applied here-and-there, I hope you'll still Create!

    • @Bodyknowledge77
      @Bodyknowledge77 9 лет назад +1

      jrcenina85 Actually composing right now a bit! Got a $60 Blackstar amp. Tiny good quality and price. Nice! Thanks

  • @premierguitar
    @premierguitar  9 лет назад

    @Benjamin Richards, we did a video with Bob Bradshaw at his shop: Rig Talk - Bob Bradshaw

  • @patrickbourke2385
    @patrickbourke2385 4 года назад +3

    'Oh Cool'

    • @chriscollum5658
      @chriscollum5658 Месяц назад

      dude didnt listen to a thing adam said lmao

  • @eflizotte
    @eflizotte 9 лет назад

    super killer rig for sure...

  • @davidrosenblatt8335
    @davidrosenblatt8335 9 лет назад

    so. good.

  • @saintjabroni
    @saintjabroni 6 лет назад +12

    Always sucks to see the top comments on these videos being more suggestions of who to do next. -___-

  • @livingabovethe12th
    @livingabovethe12th 9 лет назад +2

    Would be cool if the interviewer said "oh cool, very cool" one or two more times. Cool?....cool. Barring that, enjoyed the rundown very much, thx for posting.

  • @sebastiaanvanravenhorst6730
    @sebastiaanvanravenhorst6730 8 лет назад +13

    I'm really surprised there isn't a chorus pedal on his board!

    • @fUP420babe
      @fUP420babe 7 лет назад +7

      he said he used one of the memory mans in chorus mode

  • @kevinnel7038
    @kevinnel7038 6 лет назад +1

    you could make these videos an hour and a half long and id still watch them

  • @andreacaccese
    @andreacaccese 9 лет назад +36

    nice gear and sweet guy. Doesn't he look a bit like a younger jeff tweedy?

    • @jamesdoctor8079
      @jamesdoctor8079 9 лет назад

      I thought I saw that too, super weird

    • @natefusillo6578
      @natefusillo6578 5 лет назад

      dude i didn't even notice that wow ur right

    • @robertwhitcomb6105
      @robertwhitcomb6105 4 года назад

      “Sweet?” Penny Lane said: “you’re too sweet for Rock and Roll”

  • @gslide06
    @gslide06 4 года назад +1

    I loved this interview and of course the War on Drugs. Some of the best production I've ever heard on their last 2 albums. Totally hifi. Live was a a different story and I thought the sound was drowned out/lost. Was hard to hear his vocal and the venue is known for class sound. I'm wondering if his combo with the perpetual trem going on and reverb is problematic. Nonetheless he rocks and hope they keep cranking killer tunes.

    • @themack22
      @themack22 3 года назад

      Saw them in 2011 and felt the same, but saw them a few years after that and it was better.

  • @lastpedestrian
    @lastpedestrian 9 лет назад

    Rig Rundown, you should interview Bob Bradshaw -- that would make for a great episode.

  • @cdrum5994
    @cdrum5994 4 года назад

    Adam represents Philly 💯

  • @MrDude6670
    @MrDude6670 9 лет назад +79

    can you guys do one with Kevin Sheilds

  • @monzo9999
    @monzo9999 5 лет назад

    Two ways to realize how long a minute goes by, 1 do planks, 2 watch rig rundown vids that are 8 mins

  • @WholeLottaBulldog
    @WholeLottaBulldog 9 лет назад +3

    I know John cops shit, but I like the guy. It's not easy to develop a seamless rapport with someone you've just met.

  • @kameracamera8120
    @kameracamera8120 6 лет назад +1

    Check out the White Falcon on "Strangest Thing"

  • @JusAequum
    @JusAequum 9 лет назад

    Why is that White Falcon so thin? What model is it?

  • @daanprins6730
    @daanprins6730 6 лет назад

    Anyone know the exact type of that thin falcon style guitar?

  • @Steaminlidz
    @Steaminlidz 9 лет назад +23

    John Bollenger reminds me of when Jim Carrey demonstrates how rich people laugh.

  • @mkim3smilk
    @mkim3smilk 4 года назад +2

    3:57 good reflexes, guy dodged a close swipe at the head from the guitar.

    • @landonech
      @landonech 3 года назад

      Almost posted the same thing. Was wondering if someone else caught that Hahahaha

  • @JacksonKillroy
    @JacksonKillroy 9 лет назад +28

    tame impala rig rundown when

  • @justinrulesass
    @justinrulesass 9 лет назад +13

    35:56 he looks likes just like charlie from "it's always sunny"

    • @ChadVanHalen5150
      @ChadVanHalen5150 9 лет назад +6

      And he mentions being from Philly at one point haha

    • @Hulkhoagie1
      @Hulkhoagie1 6 лет назад

      That's so random yet completely accurate

    • @saintjabroni
      @saintjabroni 4 года назад

      Chad Van Oostendorp lol

  • @janolopez8124
    @janolopez8124 9 лет назад +33

    You know you're a gear nerd when you get annoyed by the fact that he didn't mention string gauge.

    • @timf7413
      @timf7413 5 лет назад +3

      FWIW, he's mentioned in a couple of other interviews that he uses .10's.

  • @maciejniew
    @maciejniew 8 лет назад

    what is this guitar strap with Gretsch ?

  • @mootsym
    @mootsym 6 лет назад

    dahhh.. but what speakers are in the Matchless 2x12????

  • @olirichings1395
    @olirichings1395 7 лет назад

    Dude, John Bohlinger is jacked bro!

  • @n2space4u
    @n2space4u 6 лет назад

    Fender is so cool

  • @tochbeltran8423
    @tochbeltran8423 2 года назад +1

    The whole enchilada

  • @NoCoverCharge
    @NoCoverCharge 2 года назад

    my kinda of guy right here!

  • @davidallen346
    @davidallen346 7 лет назад

    This guy has good taste in guitars

  • @liamkeesing
    @liamkeesing 6 лет назад

    wow this pedal board is #GOALZ

  • @pablopicaddo
    @pablopicaddo 9 лет назад +2

    kurt vile rig rundown?

  • @chrismortlock2192
    @chrismortlock2192 9 лет назад +7

    a van halen rig rundown would be pretty cool, even though everyone seems to be an expert on what eddie uses.

    • @endezeichengrimm
      @endezeichengrimm 9 лет назад

      They need a better host before they do a rundown of that level.

    • @chrismortlock2192
      @chrismortlock2192 9 лет назад +5

      I think john bohlinger (bolinger?) is a great host, he lets them do the talking and isn't completely oblivious to things. He's quite an accomplished musician. No matter who you put on these rig rundowns, as soon as its posted they are basically thrown to the wolves by all the people who believe they could do better behind their keyboards. Nothing will ever satisfy people. If you think you can do his job better I suggest you contact premier guitar and forward them a resume right away.

    • @endezeichengrimm
      @endezeichengrimm 9 лет назад +1

      He is a boring jackass and he is oblivious. No personality and he sucks ass.

    • @chrismortlock2192
      @chrismortlock2192 9 лет назад +2

      Endezeichen Grimm well you're clearly a better fit and I'm sure premier guitar will see that from your comments and hire you right away.

    • @chrismortlock2192
      @chrismortlock2192 9 лет назад +2

      Endezeichen Grimm I don't really need to argue with you about this, if you can't debate something without resorting to calling me an idiot we are both wasting time. I think John is a good host, deal with it.

  • @mattthrun-nowicki8641
    @mattthrun-nowicki8641 10 месяцев назад

    That is NOT an early ‘70’s Hiwatt DR504- those were 4 inputs. My money is on this being an ‘80’s Biacrown. But the 100 watt DR103 looks legit

  • @dagreatspacecowboy
    @dagreatspacecowboy 2 года назад

    Check the year on the deluxe, I thought the pancake bodies ended in 78?

  • @milo3270
    @milo3270 4 года назад +1

    12 clean boosts? I mean I have a big rig but that's outta control

  • @cedarbay3994
    @cedarbay3994 6 лет назад +1

    At the risk of sounding like a pedal pendant...Electra is a diff company than Electro Harmonix
    They made guitars in the 70s and 80s with built in effects
    Phaser was one of them
    This ped is that circuit in pedal form
    Great phasers btw

  • @reddikken
    @reddikken 6 лет назад +1

    75 dB boost? Can't be, right? 21.50

  • @mikeflanders1292
    @mikeflanders1292 3 года назад +1

    Wow. Ya. Ya, wow, cool. Wow. Ya . Ya. Cool. Ya. Wow.

  • @conman77
    @conman77 4 года назад

    I like that trap would look good on my white strat. Got some rhymes there

  • @jepc92003
    @jepc92003 3 года назад +1

    I hope some day they do snow patrol, Phoenix and Coldplay too

  • @216trixie
    @216trixie 9 лет назад

    75db boost?...jk....I don't want to poke fun. This is a great rundown with a nice, real guitarist.

  • @SpeedDemon908
    @SpeedDemon908 8 лет назад +1

    When would anyone need that many pedals?

    • @DaveMorrisonMusic
      @DaveMorrisonMusic 7 лет назад +2

      Uh ... your sanity is showing.

    • @Zappelfrey
      @Zappelfrey 5 лет назад +1

      Do you even listen to the war on drugs?

  • @CarloCalcaterra92
    @CarloCalcaterra92 2 года назад +2

    By the way, Bolinger is the ultimate guitar chad every guitarist needs in his life.