My jaw just hit the floor when he said jody pain. He was my uncle who passed away around 10 years ago who was Willie Nelson‘s rhythm guitar player. RIP.
@@TheBlindGuitarSlinger Billy is certainly no slouch either dude! lol. I'm probably almost your Uncle Jody's age. (not far behind). And I'm a huge Billy Strings fan.
My guess is Billy's operating on Willie power while interviewer is on about 3 Red Bulls. Just seems a tad tweaked compared to Billy....or maybe he's just nervous?
ain't it so, can't tell no lies when you're in the real. Even when there's the same guitar; amp rig set up, Hendrix will sound like Hendrix. Page, Page. Billy, Billy. or them covering them. can't be any other way.
I love how he just randomly goes into a lick. Sometimes as a response to a question. Sometimes while the interviewer is talking. Bro legit talks through that guitar
Yes a very humble man, that’s what makes him so good. He still takes lessons from other people and organizations. He realizes there’s ALWAYS something still to learn.
i love billy, but it was just as much struggle to watch as it was for him to complete a sentence. But MAN can he work his gear! I never expected such a thorough video and complex setup for a primarily acoustic player! And to play like that while fucked up LOL
I saw the runtime and thought, "how can this be an hour?" Then, when the guy took 10 seconds to come up with the word "rosewood" I thought, "oh, they're stoned."
Probably the best rig rundown. I really appreciate how candid he is about everything and just really showing us how each guitar sounds, how his overall setup with various amps and DIs make up his stage sound, and how he uses each effect. I really appreciate Billy taking us along for the ride and opening up the hood for us.
I was looking for someone else who noticed this lmao. I started laughing to myself 4 minutes in when I realized billy obviously offered to smoke this guy up before the interview, made him smoke way too much because the guy didn't wanna say no to weed from billy, and then he got carried away and ended up smoking way too much himself. And this is what happened next.
What a wonderful compliment from a super talented young man showing his deep respect for the giants of country guitar. Thank you for this thoughtful video.
40:28 Billy is stoned to the bone and in the groove, YEAH !! That's why they call it dope ! LOL Perry is uncomfortable , just wanting Billy to stop so he can get through the rundown LOL
I was there in Portland both nights and I was completely transported. 2 of the best shows I’ve ever been to in my life man Billy is so fuckin good. One of the best guitar players I’ve ever witnessed
I just saw him at his festival (Renewal) in Buena Vista, CO last weekend.. Such an epic weekend. The venue was absolutely unreal as well. The snow capped peaks of the Rockies in the background, incredible sunsets and Billy & the boys just melting faces. Almost too good, man.
That was freaking incredible. Got to see him play that weird synth-guitar thing at Floydfest a few years ago. What a great time. That show blew my mind.
Billy is the reason I started flat picking! Was on vacation last year in St Augustine, drove down to Daytona and bought an acoustic. Been ripping it ever since. And some of the best concert photos came from the Rosemont Illinois show just recently!
That was a great episode. Really awesome demo of the gear. To be able to play that well while he's off with the pixies shows he's got music in his soul.
I finally got to see Billy play in Chicago and he was just so amazing. I love his creativity and uniqueness in the jam band scene. It’s also nice to see a truly talented musician who is so humble become such a star.
Spreading Jody`s Ashes into the Guitar.......How absolutely cool and fitting. He literally lives on in his Music! and...every good Guitar has a Soul...spot on!
Billy Thank You 🙏 for Talking about your 🎸 CHILDREN 🎸 , and Letting US IN YOUR HOME 🏡 , Sudofspeak. This was so informative , just Hearing the Way you Don't Let some 🎸 👀 Guitars Out of your Site 👀.The way you Hold , Care for those Kid's , Travel, etc.🎸. ...After seeing this , I have More Love for You & Your Nurchering Way's 😊 🌈 KEEP ON PICKING BILLY 👋. You are A Astonishing Artist 🎨 ✨️ 🖌 ...
The pride of Michigan!! My absolute fav! OMG that 40 D28... When Billy busts out the DG-20 I bet the band was starting to sweat, especially with that ending drum fill lol. Thank you for posting this.
Freakin Love this Guy. That was awesome,He loves music and not afraid to explore sound at all. Billy is a Bad ass. A cool modest super talented BadAss, It is what it is, Lol. I love the nerdy shit ,It`s why I watch it,I sit at home and experiment everyday,It`s awesome to see all this and how he uses it, I love it.
Love billy, gives me inspiration. All the talk of old hoss, and trigger. But no mention of the most famous acoustic guitar of all time he recently played ( 58957 ) huge missed opportunity.
The K&K Ultra Mini ( I think that's what it's called ) that is a totally passive system using 3 tiny "transducers" that glue directly to the bridge plate inside the guitar's top is hands down THE BEST, MOST NATURAL SOUNDING system I've ever heard. JP Cormier demonstrated them on his youtube channel, and I've been 100% convinced ever since. It's the ONLY system he uses nowadays, and he's having them installed in all of his acoustic guitars for stage use. I also like the fact that it's totally hidden, and other than drilling a hole for the input jack receiver ( where the strap button would be anyway ), it doesn't adulterate your fine instrument in any way. Plug into a PA system, use the tone & level controls on that particular PA channel, and you are golden. K&K also has that little box with the level, tone controls ( and I think a notch filter ) that the guitarist can locate nearby on the stage, so the guitarist has total control of his guitar sound.
Imagine going into a guitar camp and Billy Strings sits down next to you as a fellow student. I'd put my guitar down right then and there and just sit back and watch.
@@buckodonnghaile4309 Those Jupiter filters were imported from literally Jupiter, also. You know some machinist from Detroit routed out the body and the analog control boards were all lost. Rick Turner, may he rest in peace, posted an absolutely vitriolic comment about it in a forum. It really stuck in his craw. He later, just before passing, restored the body of the bass and managed to locate the original pickups. I believe that Gruhn got it after that.
Too much fucking perspective. If you need 15 knobs on a bass, you don't need a bass, you need lessons. Phil Lesh is a great player but instead of trying to write every song all at once and do every variation of every chord in existence, maybe just make a choice and commit, and write us a song.
I had a moment (with water) seeing you play Doc's guitar.. I played that guitar in a back room at a bluegrass show.. Doc himself, handed it to me .. I was a beginner.. he gave me a lesson. I loved him and his music dearly.. Im so proud of your success, knowing Doc was your main influence,, as he was mine too.
The excitement in Billy's voice while he's talking about Doc and Willy is why he is so awesome. He is the bridge, the new, the old, and future. The respect for the people before him is the key!! Awesome!!
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My jaw just hit the floor when he said jody pain. He was my uncle who passed away around 10 years ago who was Willie Nelson‘s rhythm guitar player. RIP.
Billy said it himself, Jody’s spirit is on stage with him every night. His ashes in the guitar!!! Wow.
IKR that’s crazy! I am trying to get one of Jody’s guitars from my cousin as we speak, but it’s a telecaster. I would love to have an acoustic of his.
Your uncle was certainly no slouch! I promise.
@@wshow11 oh, I know. Thanks. It’s just weird hearing Billy strings, someone who I strive to play guitar like, talk about him. Freaked me out.
@@TheBlindGuitarSlinger Billy is certainly no slouch either dude! lol. I'm probably almost your Uncle Jody's age. (not far behind). And I'm a huge Billy Strings fan.
These dudes were absolutely hitting the Willie stick before this interview 😂
Absolutely blasted
I hope so.
I think you mean the silly Willy psilocybin 😂 they were gone gone. Them glasses tho 😂
My guess is Billy's operating on Willie power while interviewer is on about 3 Red Bulls. Just seems a tad tweaked compared to Billy....or maybe he's just nervous?
Came here for this. Those pauses are...long. And things go off the rails once in a while.
Another example of how thoughtful Billy is. He didn’t have to do this interview, but he knew a lot of us guitar nerds wanted an update. Thanks man.
This is at least his second one of these, if not third already. Obvi the rig has EXPANDED
Yes sir I’m thankful billy cares about talking the nerdy details we are all just trying to expand our knowledge of the sacred strings lol
I’m one of them!
I got a contact high just watching this rig rundown.😂
We love you Billy!!❤
ha! Thanks for watching!
Hahaha me too, just watching him made me feel a little stoned. What a legend.
🤣 so accurate
ain't it so, can't tell no lies when you're in the real. Even when there's the same guitar; amp rig set up, Hendrix will sound like Hendrix. Page, Page. Billy, Billy. or them covering them. can't be any other way.
I love how he just randomly goes into a lick. Sometimes as a response to a question. Sometimes while the interviewer is talking. Bro legit talks through that guitar
i just met Billy on a flight to Nashville, and he sure enough had his guitar in its own seat. lol
We need a mandolin rig rundown with Jarrod!!
We need a rig rundown for the whole group honestly
How can you not love this guy?
There would have to be something seriously wrong with you. A fundamentally corrupt soul.
The pedals.
Bc he tries to play sabbath and zeppelin while dressed like spinal tap
@@cm6string he doesnt try, he succeeds
@@RambIinRose same
the second i saw this i dropped everything and watched the whole thing
Same
Truly gifted human. Shares his gift, and the world is a better place for it. Thank you, Billy.
And still humble enough to say he’s taking a lesson from someone else
Yes a very humble man, that’s what makes him so good. He still takes lessons from other people and organizations. He realizes there’s ALWAYS something still to learn.
😂 love how billy is completely blasted but still plays like a badass, totally respect 🙌
i love billy, but it was just as much struggle to watch as it was for him to complete a sentence. But MAN can he work his gear! I never expected such a thorough video and complex setup for a primarily acoustic player! And to play like that while fucked up LOL
Lol. He is extremely California sober. Amazing
why yall assume hes on drugs(even if smokin weed)? he may just be nervous?
@@angelg8445 obviously you’re not a golfer
Flatpickin cabbage
I saw the runtime and thought, "how can this be an hour?" Then, when the guy took 10 seconds to come up with the word "rosewood" I thought, "oh, they're stoned."
I was prepared to refute this comment but after 2 minutes of watching this conversation I was like, “Jesus, they ARE stoned”
Safe to say Doc would be a big fan of Billy Strings.
Probably the best rig rundown. I really appreciate how candid he is about everything and just really showing us how each guitar sounds, how his overall setup with various amps and DIs make up his stage sound, and how he uses each effect. I really appreciate Billy taking us along for the ride and opening up the hood for us.
Billy is so dang cool 😎. I love the way he's so laid-back and talkative 😂. This is a fun rig rundown.
Blue-grass cat with an amusement park pedal-board. Then he's so humble, he says "I don't know what the hell I'm doin' " Love it man.
I've watched a lot of these and this was by far the best one. What a life he has created for himself BMFS🎸
I'm new to playing guitar...and new to Billy Strings....he is amazing. Not sure what I enjoy more...hearing him talk or hearing him play
This is amazing! Is this possible the most stoned rig rundown of all time?
I was looking for someone else who noticed this lmao. I started laughing to myself 4 minutes in when I realized billy obviously offered to smoke this guy up before the interview, made him smoke way too much because the guy didn't wanna say no to weed from billy, and then he got carried away and ended up smoking way too much himself. And this is what happened next.
@@PorkPioneerman that’s so funny that’s exactly what happened!
Wow this was probably the best rig rundown ever!!!
What a wonderful compliment from a super talented young man showing his deep respect for the giants of country guitar. Thank you for this thoughtful video.
What a sweet, endearing young man. So talented yet so humble. Gives me hope.
asks all the right questions and truly has passion for what they are both talking about. great interview
Billy is very generous with his presentation about his rig.
Super fun exploration of how Billy gets his live sounds ... he is, like Greensky etc..., pushing the boundaries in a very creative way!
"Exploration" is a kind way to put it. "Meandering and tangential journey" is what I'd go with.
He is simply amazing. Playing seems as natural as breathing.
Thank you, Billy! Always find myself smiling and shaking my head when you play. Love you billy!
Perry always steps up and gets these folks talking about their gear and i really appreciate that!
40:28 Billy is stoned to the bone and in the groove, YEAH !! That's why they call it dope ! LOL Perry is uncomfortable , just wanting Billy to stop so he can get through the rundown LOL
Jealous much?
Down to earth and humble. Coolest interview I've seen on rig rundown.
Still accepting lessons. That's why he'll always be successful
I don't know how much more personable Billy could be. Down to earth and sincere. Does an hour interview and you just like him more and more.
Love❤
Thank you to Premier Guitar and Billy for doing another rig rundown. I love geeking out on all the gear and seeing those 40s Martins.
HELL YEAH! Can't wait to see Billy this fall. I love listening to him talk about his rig. Thanks Premier Guitar!
Perry is amazing at interviewing and connected through heart. Billy is a spooky talent
Saw Billy live at an outdoor venue in Maine this week. What an amazing performance it was pouring like crazy and everyone was vibing.
I was there in Portland both nights and I was completely transported. 2 of the best shows I’ve ever been to in my life man Billy is so fuckin good. One of the best guitar players I’ve ever witnessed
I just saw him at his festival (Renewal) in Buena Vista, CO last weekend.. Such an epic weekend. The venue was absolutely unreal as well. The snow capped peaks of the Rockies in the background, incredible sunsets and Billy & the boys just melting faces. Almost too good, man.
Host does a great job with this, kudos. Thanks Billy!
Billy is literally the best love this guy! keep picking them strings and smoking them greens 🥬
Dude is just an average guy like the rest of us, but was blessed with out of this world skills. How can you not love this guy?
Blessed with Dad who loved hum& gave him this gift
Billy is such an utterly pure musician.
That was freaking incredible. Got to see him play that weird synth-guitar thing at Floydfest a few years ago. What a great time. That show blew my mind.
For someone who is that talented to be that humble is very rare and refreshing.
Billy is the reason I started flat picking! Was on vacation last year in St Augustine, drove down to Daytona and bought an acoustic. Been ripping it ever since.
And some of the best concert photos came from the Rosemont Illinois show just recently!
Man his tone and technique is so nice. You can tell his journey to where he is was deliberate and paced over years. Great interview
That was a great episode. Really awesome demo of the gear. To be able to play that well while he's off with the pixies shows he's got music in his soul.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I finally got to see Billy play in Chicago and he was just so amazing. I love his creativity and uniqueness in the jam band scene. It’s also nice to see a truly talented musician who is so humble become such a star.
We’ve all been waiting for this treat! Thanks Billy and the rig rundown team you guys are the best!!
Been waiting for this for so long! Thanks so much, everyone! Definitely answered a few questions i had!
First episode someone was sprinkled back in their guitar for sure.
This guy is a great interviewer. Doesn't talk over the guests. Good stuff.
Billy is awesome
The best rig rundown ever …Thank you Billy for doing this….
Mickeys ashes in the old Martin was a moment for sure! ty~ @ 26:00
Jody…..
Wonderful Billy!
Wow, just started watching more Billy Strings and this is released an hour ago. What Da!
This was everything and more that i jad hoped it would be. Hanging on stage with Billy and him opening up his chest of toys.
Great presentation
A very generous interview from a truly phenomenal talent. The 1940 Martin sounds so authentic.
Spreading Jody`s Ashes into the Guitar.......How absolutely cool and fitting. He literally lives on in his Music!
and...every good Guitar has a Soul...spot on!
Billy is literally like this in every interview ive ever seen him in. Stop all the hating 🫠
Those Thompson guitars are beautiful. They have the soul to match Billy's spirit.
Billy Thank You 🙏 for Talking about your 🎸 CHILDREN 🎸 , and Letting US IN YOUR HOME 🏡 , Sudofspeak. This was so informative , just Hearing the Way you Don't Let some 🎸 👀 Guitars Out of your Site 👀.The way you Hold , Care for those Kid's , Travel, etc.🎸. ...After seeing this , I have More Love for You & Your Nurchering Way's 😊 🌈 KEEP ON PICKING BILLY 👋. You are A Astonishing Artist 🎨 ✨️ 🖌 ...
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One of the best Rig Rundowns EVER!
Billy innately knows the fretboard - and his pedal tones - as well as any virtuoso on the planet does. Wow!
the waitlist for Thompson guitars just went from 12 months to 24 months because of this dude. Lol
Gotta respect that he wears the appropriate safety eyewear when he handles that DG-20.
Thank you for this. Billy your the mf man! See u again really soon.
The pride of Michigan!! My absolute fav! OMG that 40 D28... When Billy busts out the DG-20 I bet the band was starting to sweat, especially with that ending drum fill lol. Thank you for posting this.
Freakin Love this Guy. That was awesome,He loves music and not afraid to explore sound at all. Billy is a Bad ass. A cool modest super talented BadAss, It is what it is, Lol.
I love the nerdy shit ,It`s why I watch it,I sit at home and experiment everyday,It`s awesome to see all this and how he uses it, I love it.
I freaking love Billy.
Billy Strings is the man !
Man, I work at TCU Amphitheater and worked both nights of BS. That’s totally cool!
I was at both Indy shows! The whole band was absolutley amazing!
Billy might be the best guitar player on the planet.
Who else is more well rounded in so many genres? I cant think of 1 either. Lol
@@Lfrm-420 Billy is fantastic, no doubt. But, some of the guys that do session work like Bryan Sutton and Justin Moses can play anything with anybody.
BILLY STRINGS IS THE BEST IN THE WORLD PERIOD
Love billy, gives me inspiration.
All the talk of old hoss, and trigger. But no mention of the most famous acoustic guitar of all time he recently played ( 58957 ) huge missed opportunity.
The K&K Ultra Mini ( I think that's what it's called ) that is a totally passive system using 3 tiny "transducers" that glue directly to the bridge plate inside the guitar's top is hands down THE BEST, MOST NATURAL SOUNDING system I've ever heard. JP Cormier demonstrated them on his youtube channel, and I've been 100% convinced ever since. It's the ONLY system he uses nowadays, and he's having them installed in all of his acoustic guitars for stage use. I also like the fact that it's totally hidden, and other than drilling a hole for the input jack receiver ( where the strap button would be anyway ), it doesn't adulterate your fine instrument in any way. Plug into a PA system, use the tone & level controls on that particular PA channel, and you are golden. K&K also has that little box with the level, tone controls ( and I think a notch filter ) that the guitarist can locate nearby on the stage, so the guitarist has total control of his guitar sound.
His strings always sound brand new
Well when you got a guy who's job is to put new strings on it everyday....
Impressive set up. Thanks for sharing your tone ideas. Thumbs up
Yeah Billy!!! Rate control on the phaser with a pedal, just like Jerry.
Tony Rice
Imagine going into a guitar camp and Billy Strings sits down next to you as a fellow student. I'd put my guitar down right then and there and just sit back and watch.
I was there! He never made you feel that way. What a humble dude. And nobody new he was coming. Total surprise!
@@guitardoctordon that's awesome! I bet that was a really cool experience. I'm jealous
This was captivating. Thanks for the update!
Back in the day I brought my guitar AND amp on the plane, and they stored them for me in the pilot's area...those days are gone forever...
To be fair $700 in 1969 is just under $6000 today. :) It really puts Phil Lesh's $30,000 in 1973 bass into perspective.
15 000 of Phil's price tag came from the cost of all the extra knobs and another 10 for all the sheep used to make the strap.
@@buckodonnghaile4309 Those Jupiter filters were imported from literally Jupiter, also. You know some machinist from Detroit routed out the body and the analog control boards were all lost. Rick Turner, may he rest in peace, posted an absolutely vitriolic comment about it in a forum. It really stuck in his craw. He later, just before passing, restored the body of the bass and managed to locate the original pickups. I believe that Gruhn got it after that.
Too much fucking perspective. If you need 15 knobs on a bass, you don't need a bass, you need lessons. Phil Lesh is a great player but instead of trying to write every song all at once and do every variation of every chord in existence, maybe just make a choice and commit, and write us a song.
Billy "Tugs at my heart" Strings. This dude is the real deal. I've never had a better inspiration.
Thanks Billy! Very interesting setup and some excellent guitar stories!
I had a moment (with water) seeing you play Doc's guitar.. I played that guitar in a back room at a bluegrass show.. Doc himself, handed it to me .. I was a beginner.. he gave me a lesson.
I loved him and his music dearly..
Im so proud of your success, knowing Doc was your main influence,, as he was mine too.
Billy, you are so awesome. Thank you!
Man, I love this guy.
Billy is an American Treasure.
This was the greatest rig rundown ever…. Billy rippin on the casio guitar was awesome…. This guy knows his gear really well…
that Cascio guitar is so preposterous i love it
happy as all hell that this is on video, It's definitely moving history.
Tobe Bean was in a great working class band called Street Dogs back in the day. He's been a tech now for a while.
Billy is literally the coolest dude on this rock.
The excitement in Billy's voice while he's talking about Doc and Willy is why he is so awesome. He is the bridge, the new, the old, and future. The respect for the people before him is the key!! Awesome!!
what a great kid he is and phenomenal player!! love him❤️🌻
Billy is so well-spoken and articulate. 🤣
He sounds high as shit, like you're playing the video at half speed.
Great player but no, not well spoken. Nice selection of Martin’s, now if he only takes care of them. After all, he makes a great living with them!
Love a good acoustic rig, thanks for taking the time, Billy.
“Because it’s easier to play it’s easier for me to make it sound great “
what an advert for great guitars !!
cool guy dude...his gear and his style is simply awesome. A man from future!