Guns N' Roses' Slash, Duff McKagan & Richard Fortus Rig Rundown

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  • @premierguitar
    @premierguitar  Год назад +4

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  • @Steve_9292
    @Steve_9292 7 лет назад +1623

    Got to say I appreciate Richard taking the time to explain his rig himself. Seems like a really nice guy.

    • @bobbyberetta4206
      @bobbyberetta4206 7 лет назад +69

      Totally agree. At first when I saw him I thought he was trying to just look like Izzy but after hearing him play and once I heard him speak I realized he was good people. In addition Richard & Slash blend so Damn well together!!

    • @elliebean1118
      @elliebean1118 5 лет назад +23

      aka spot the least famous guy in the room.

    • @david41209
      @david41209 5 лет назад +3

      Fact!

    • @aex.c
      @aex.c 5 лет назад +34

      he sounds so passionate and happy with what he does. Looks like a great guy

    • @soarornor
      @soarornor 5 лет назад +6

      Egregious Richard’s writing and guitar playing was really incredible on his partnership with Richard Butler on the two Love Spit Love albums. I had the good fortune of seeing him twice in that format in Portland and it was amazing. Big fan.

  • @takisloutca
    @takisloutca 7 лет назад +544

    Richard Fortus is officially the coolest guy to ever be on a Rig Rundown.

  • @RoboRocker69
    @RoboRocker69 7 лет назад +143

    Richard is a total class act. No rockstar attitude BS. Just a straight shooter sharing his passion for music and performance. Way to go Rich!

    • @giogwno136
      @giogwno136 4 года назад +7

      The bit with Richard Fortus is especially good :) Watching you two geek out is great! :)

    • @jasonl1942
      @jasonl1942 Год назад +3

      Especially in light of lord and saviour nuno bettencourts ego tirade.

  • @MrSonofagun45
    @MrSonofagun45 5 лет назад +20

    I was lucky enough to meet Adam Day about 20 years ago when Slash was in town. He gave me a tour of all of Slash's guitars and amps. He gave me strings and picks. And I still have them all too. I didn't appreciate how nice it was for him to do that at the time. He was so cool to give me one of my best memories. Thanks Adam.

  • @juliafloridausa
    @juliafloridausa Год назад +48

    00:24 Duff's rig
    10:59 Slash's rig
    34:44 Richard's rig

  • @mattheweastel129
    @mattheweastel129 7 лет назад +17

    What a brilliant run down. It all kicks off with Richard Fortus at around 35mins. This guy is so involved in everything and has some amazing custom guitars

  • @McGuire40695
    @McGuire40695 7 лет назад +476

    Richard Fortus is such an awesome guy. He's such a great complement player to Slash, and he's one knowledgeable guy with gear.

    • @revolutionday1
      @revolutionday1 7 лет назад +29

      Agreed. If anybody was gonna' replace Izzy, I'm glad it was him.

    • @namenotfound34
      @namenotfound34 7 лет назад +13

      He really is a great guy and perfectly fits his role in the band. Honestly, he's a better player than Izzy as well.

    • @pbgemini2253
      @pbgemini2253 7 лет назад +5

      I love Richard. He has been loyal to Gun N Roses for a long time now. I enjoy watching him on stage.

    • @Mr_luce
      @Mr_luce 6 лет назад +1

      Billy McGuire I think you are right for the most part, from what I've seen it seems like he tries to upstage slash sometimes, other than that near perfect to play in izzys place

    • @rockithoney
      @rockithoney 6 лет назад +4

      Def. and he is absolutely underrated when today`s people talk about G'n'R he is an absolute great player, probably the best they ever had next to slash. Technique and feeling ++ I wish I could say that abouzt their actual drumnmer.

  • @anthonynonya
    @anthonynonya 6 лет назад +167

    I clicked for Slash, I stayed for Fortus...... He's so easy going and knowledgeable, and a great guitar collection also. I don't care how long it takes I would watch if they showed all of them.

    • @jacobnelsen2786
      @jacobnelsen2786 2 года назад +2

      I clicked for Duff and stayed for Slash, Slash is one of the reasons I started playing guitar, I even play as him on Guitar Hero 3, I play as him in career mode. Slash is an amazing guitarist! I love Slash as a guitarist!

  • @elbik95
    @elbik95 7 лет назад +775

    I wish all guitar players were as passionate about the gear as Richard Fortus... Man, i could listen to him talk for hours

    • @bifftop_johnny
      @bifftop_johnny 7 лет назад +28

      Absolutely. I would love to just sit down with him, have a few beers and just chat about gear

    • @Kouta2243
      @Kouta2243 7 лет назад +13

      He's one of the nice guys!!

    • @LondonStancy
      @LondonStancy 7 лет назад +25

      His enthusiasm, passion, and attitude is infectious. AMAZING player.

    • @Kouta2243
      @Kouta2243 7 лет назад +2

      Lucky enough to get to chat with him when he was in the Dead Daisies. Top bloke :)

    • @bifftop_johnny
      @bifftop_johnny 7 лет назад

      That's awesome!!

  • @BreauxBobby
    @BreauxBobby 2 года назад +7

    Woe. Richard Fortus is really into his gear! Probably the best rig rundown I’ve ever seen. So passionate and determined to get the right sound. I don’t even care about Slash’s sound anymore after seeing this guy.

  • @DavidHunterChunkyRiffs
    @DavidHunterChunkyRiffs 7 лет назад +42

    This is the best rig rundown you've ever done, and it's all thanks to Richard Fortus. What a great guy. Man, I'd sit and drink and talk guitar bullshit all day long with him. Brilliant stuff.

  • @laufonseca4444
    @laufonseca4444 7 лет назад +187

    Richard Fortus is the man!! Great rig, PG.
    Thank you.

    • @KeeperOfPoops
      @KeeperOfPoops 7 лет назад +3

      i was so happy they got Richard again, other than just the two techies Mike and Adam

  • @MrUltraworld
    @MrUltraworld 7 лет назад +184

    Slash's tech is a very busy man. This guy goes through hell just to deliver a basic Les Paul into a Marshall tone. Slash doesn't even do any switching. I hope this guy's getting paid well.

    • @Human-hq3dy
      @Human-hq3dy Год назад +19

      He works for Neal schon of journey too I think he’s doing alright financially

    • @joshpointoh
      @joshpointoh Месяц назад

      Slash also plays 10 different guitars each show. The tech works plenty

    • @alexeilindes7507
      @alexeilindes7507 Месяц назад

      He's not but Saul's son london is super rich@

  • @bifftop_johnny
    @bifftop_johnny 7 лет назад +76

    I absolutely LOVE Richard. He's such a great player with incredible energy. I was fortunate enough to catch these guys 3 times on their tour and he was an absolute joy to watch. I also love his passion and enthusiasm about his gear in this interview

    • @Ameen2310
      @Ameen2310 7 лет назад +4

      Last time they did the Rig Rundown of GnR, all 3 guitarists (DJ, Bumblefoot, and Richard) did the rundown themselves. All 3 of them are gearheads, to a great extent. On the contrary, Slash and Duff are more focused towards simply playing their instruments and simply rocking the show. I'd have respect for both kinds of players, honestly.

    • @chris11550
      @chris11550 7 лет назад

      Bifftop Johnny u

  • @duncanbrown1864
    @duncanbrown1864 7 лет назад +234

    The bit with Richard Fortus is especially good :) Watching you two geek out is great! :)

    • @patrickperry6898
      @patrickperry6898 7 лет назад +2

      lol it was more of a gear chat than just a rundown

  • @ReBeLhIpI
    @ReBeLhIpI 7 лет назад +618

    Adam Day is a busy man changing strings every 8 songs, controlling amps and effects, being ready with a new guitar every song.
    That dude is not sitting around.

    • @RockFan98
      @RockFan98 5 лет назад +18

      ReBeLhIpI certainly earning that paycheck and even more some

    • @nickxcaliber7991
      @nickxcaliber7991 5 лет назад +29

      JASON Wolstone I sure hope it’s more then 2,500 a week. That’s only 120,000$
      Slash brings 120,000$ a week himself. I’m sure slash isn’t stingy to a lifelong friend.

    • @jamesray8670
      @jamesray8670 5 лет назад +4

      @@nickxcaliber7991 You'd be surprised how anal can be with their money.

    • @joelyates3199
      @joelyates3199 4 года назад +7

      And if he changed the strings every 8 shows, aside from broken ones, not a single person would hear the difference including himself and Slash

    • @nightraven5760
      @nightraven5760 4 года назад +7

      @@joelyates3199 but slash drives his strings to the end. One more song and they would break, and that's not getting to the playability

  • @Theseasider69
    @Theseasider69 7 лет назад +3

    Richard Fortus - nailed it! What genuine enthusiasm for his gear and his craft! Great rig run down of one of the greatest rock bands. Thanks to all who contributed- but especially Richard Fortus. You rock!!

  • @adsensedd
    @adsensedd 4 года назад +5

    Man that discussion with Richard Fortus was perhaps the best interview I have seen on Premier Guitar. Both geeking out hard about guitars, lots of cool info, and quite funny. 10/10.

  • @Juanpa1979x.
    @Juanpa1979x. 7 лет назад +55

    Richard was AWESOME!!! what a humble and nice guy (and a very "guitar geek" too)

  • @jeremy7818
    @jeremy7818 7 лет назад +121

    I can see why this guitar tech has been with Slash for 30 years... he’s a super competent and just a solid guy

    • @ethan.ar0und
      @ethan.ar0und 7 лет назад +1

      Jeremy Hamilton shame the same can't be said about axl

    • @abc1235004
      @abc1235004 6 лет назад +1

      Jeremy Hamilton I can see you don’t have to be a good player there’s 20 different sound effect modules to play though what ever happened to just plug in and play it looks like the guy with the most money wins

    • @Havanacuba1985
      @Havanacuba1985 6 лет назад +12

      abc1235004 if you played you would realise no amount of gadgets can make you sound good if you can’t play

    • @jcmusic7285
      @jcmusic7285 4 года назад +1

      @@abc1235004 What an idiotic comment

    • @KeeperOfPoops
      @KeeperOfPoops 4 года назад +1

      him, Doug Redler and Ace Bergman have all worked with Slash, but Adam is best by far

  • @GiorgioVerzotto
    @GiorgioVerzotto 7 лет назад +425

    Fortus is such a class act. Not only he's an insane guitar player, he's a gearhead like no other. Shame that Slash or Duff didn't feel like doing the rundown themselves.

    • @fmvgomes
      @fmvgomes 7 лет назад +45

      Having Adam Day doing it, at least for me is the second best thing.

    • @26stereo
      @26stereo 7 лет назад +176

      I'm pretty sure slash wouldn't be able to explain his rig more than 'er, the guitar signal goes through a wah pedal and into a couple marshalls"

    • @revolutionday1
      @revolutionday1 7 лет назад +2

      True...true. LuLz

    • @christiannidem6399
      @christiannidem6399 7 лет назад +1

      richard fortus? who ? jajajajajajajajajaja

    • @Nghilifa
      @Nghilifa 7 лет назад +62

      Slash has done these kind of things before, also, Adam is much more qualified to talk about his rig anyways (since Slash isn't a gearhead in particular) .

  • @meep231_
    @meep231_ 7 лет назад +7

    I could listen to Richard talk about guitars and his gear all day long. Love his enthusiasm.

  • @Newbyrock23
    @Newbyrock23 4 года назад +4

    Richard Fortus is literally one of us. Its so great to hear a gear geek like him talk with John and just elaborate on the nuance of his rig.

  • @transformingthebear238
    @transformingthebear238 7 лет назад +4

    I just became a Richard Fortus fan. The fact he took the time to gear geek out with John was awesome! Best part saved for last!

  • @theganz4274
    @theganz4274 7 лет назад +84

    Richard Fortus ranks among the best, I didn't want this Rig Rundown to end.

    • @officialWWM
      @officialWWM 6 лет назад +1

      The Ganz he has the biggest nose in the world!

    • @SrDeMaFp
      @SrDeMaFp 6 лет назад +3

      Right?! If dude read the phone book with the same enthusiasm - count me in.

  • @138NastyNate
    @138NastyNate 7 лет назад +5

    Watching you and Richard Geek out over his Rig and gtrs was like watching two 8 year old boys Christmas morning LOL. The absolute joy and happiness on both of your faces says it all! Great Rig Run Down by far my favorite. Great Job!!

  • @jakestewartmusic
    @jakestewartmusic 7 лет назад +5

    I love that Richard took the time to personally run us through his rig. Not only is he a killer guitarist and gear nerd extraordinaire, he also seems like a friendly guy.

  • @laa0fa502
    @laa0fa502 3 года назад +9

    I forgot how killer that Richard Fortus interview is. They hit it off like old friends

  • @MiguelGuitars
    @MiguelGuitars 7 лет назад +105

    Richard looks super young! Can't believe he's 51. Awesome guy!

    • @bdwitt66
      @bdwitt66 7 лет назад +10

      Miguel Valadez John Bohlinger is probably the youngest guy in the video lol.

    • @revolutionday1
      @revolutionday1 7 лет назад +11

      WOW!!! I had no idea!! I'm 36, with very similar features and build, and he looks better than I do!

    • @brandall101
      @brandall101 7 лет назад +10

      I think Bolinger is around 50 himself. 50 is like the new 30 or something hehe.

    • @dirtstyles
      @dirtstyles 5 лет назад +1

      Nah, he looks and sounds his age

  • @LonePineAcre
    @LonePineAcre 7 лет назад +8

    Richard was the best part of this rundown. Like it was his first gig still passionate about the playing.

  • @waynetowers5046
    @waynetowers5046 6 лет назад +22

    When Slash done his UK tour a few years ago, he had his usual Marshall cabs on stage, but, he had another 4x12 isolated off-stage which was rented out by John Henry's Ltd. which was on loan from Ashdown Engineering. On one tour, it was a UK made Ashdown (Hayden) Celestion V30 loaded 4x12, a little while later, Ashdown took it back and put it up for sale on Reverb as B-stock. I went and bought it. It's use by Slash was officially confirmed by Ashdown and John Henry's Ltd. Great buy. :)

  • @BootsORiley
    @BootsORiley 4 года назад +8

    i don't even listen to GnR, and still spent an hour+ geeking out on this gear. wan't expecting to end up a Richard Fortus supporter, either. but that dude actually seems like someone i would enjoy spending time around

  • @Ameen2310
    @Ameen2310 7 лет назад +49

    I've been waiting for this since the day I discovered the Rig Rundown. I remember, first one I saw was Brian May, and it was mind blowing. Thanks a ton guys.

  • @ericsatchell1500
    @ericsatchell1500 4 года назад +2

    I was AT this show, my wife bought these tickets for my birthday. Amazing show

  • @thefrailwinter
    @thefrailwinter 7 лет назад +3

    Richard Fortus rocks, saw them play last year and I was blown away with his playing, perfect in the context of GnR, and his passion on stage just shows. And how awesome it is that he is so humble and knowledgeable about guitars and gear...

  • @alexpenny9416
    @alexpenny9416 7 лет назад +3

    richard fortus. he doesnt just play guitar. he lives guitar. my kinda guy with my kind of passion and love for music and guitars as a whole. i just love how he doesn't stick to one brand. he happily tries old and new guitars from known to lesser known brands and he obviously loves guitars with a soul created by the designer. he just seems so open to everything. if it plays well and sounds good, he's game. total respect.

  • @leokimvideo
    @leokimvideo 3 года назад +57

    Wow, Slash is a obviously a really serious hard hitting player. He's created priceless trashed guitars.

    • @jasonl1942
      @jasonl1942 Год назад +5

      At least he actually plays them.

    • @AdvenuringTime
      @AdvenuringTime Год назад

      I see you in the comments of every single video I watch, I go on your channel only to find nearly 2 billion views!

  • @bernardhossmoto
    @bernardhossmoto 7 лет назад +13

    Thanks for the video. Great to see Adam Day back as Slash's tech. I knew nothing about Richard Fortus before and he seems to be a really great guy!

  • @brian9670
    @brian9670 7 лет назад +10

    I remember when Richard Fortus's band "Pale Divine" was probably the biggest band in STL back in the day. Now he is playing for GNR. Cool shit!

  • @nt8932
    @nt8932 6 лет назад +868

    So his original Appetite for destruction guitar is a none-gibson 1959 Les Paul copy.
    And then Gibson made a copy of that.
    So it's a Gibson copy, of a Gibson copy lol

  • @duncan-rmi
    @duncan-rmi 4 года назад +3

    my first encounter with fortus, this vid. what a lovely, enthusiastic, knowledgable bloke.

  • @GenYuden1
    @GenYuden1 6 лет назад +7

    Fortus just went to the top of my "Guitarists I'd Love To Hang With" list. What a top guy! So passionate about gear.

  • @Gitfiddle
    @Gitfiddle 2 года назад +3

    Saw them last year. I was shocked how clean Slash’s “distorted” sound was. The amp was just driving enough to get sustain and that’s it. It sounded crystal clear. Really enlightening.

  • @RuudClaessen
    @RuudClaessen 6 лет назад +5

    Richard looks like an amazing guy. I love how he has all kinds of boutique gear instead of the standard big brands. He really put a lot, lot of effort in his sounds. Pretty cool!

    • @kunstwert
      @kunstwert 9 месяцев назад

      Man, those boutique pedal brands ARE the new big brands.

  • @waterwoodguitars6871
    @waterwoodguitars6871 6 лет назад +3

    This is probably my 6th time watching this rig rundown. But now, I just go to Richards part. He’s so chill and down to earth and he talks about his gear with true excitement. Seems like a genuinely cool dude.

  • @flyme2themoon720
    @flyme2themoon720 4 года назад +3

    Man Its great hes got Micks number one Marshall
    I would feel absolutely honored having that opportunity.Mick is so under rated..hes a living legend..i was a big Crue Fan growing up and also a guitar player..i never payed much attention to Micks playing cuz i was so focused on shredding..as i grew up and realized the real talent comes in writing a structured,melodic and memorable song and i hadnt paid enough attention to a guitar player that does just that..Mick...hes an incredible song writer and has written some of the most recognized guitar riffs ever...i think about him often and how his health is..

  • @TheNewRevolution
    @TheNewRevolution 5 лет назад +5

    I never knew Richard was such a cool person. I watched the entire video. I coulda watched another hour of Richard talking guitars and amps. Great video. I like the fact you brought a lot out of Richard without saying to much and just asking the right questions. Nice job man.

  • @upallnightwithyabois3553
    @upallnightwithyabois3553 7 лет назад +8

    Richard is awesome. He's so enthusiastic and genuine! He's a class act.

  • @latioswarrior
    @latioswarrior 7 лет назад +5

    I’ve been waiting for this Rig Rundown for so long and great to see Richard going into detail with his gear

  • @Steveisnothereanymore
    @Steveisnothereanymore 7 лет назад +2

    Man, Richard seems like a very kind person. I really enjoyed listening to him.

  • @Rhythmicsolo
    @Rhythmicsolo 5 лет назад +8

    Richard, you are so appreciated by guys like myself who will never get enough of your tech talk and amazing guitar playing and god-like guitar tone.
    Slash is one of my favourite players on earth and it just makes GNR so much stronger with you in the band. I met you backstage back in 2006 and prayed you' would be the guy to be still standing when Axl and Slash put their stuff to rest and here you are. You were just as enthusiastic talking about gear and guitars as you are in this great interview. God bless you and I wish you every success brother!

  • @trushack
    @trushack 7 лет назад +29

    Fortus is cool as hell. Great rundown.

  •  7 лет назад +3

    Man, Richard seems like a truly awesome guy! He sounds so enthusiastic about his gear and looks like he's a really down to earth person.

  • @pageluvva
    @pageluvva 3 года назад +3

    Fortus was amazing. Thanks brother.

  • @cdh79
    @cdh79 4 года назад +4

    I have to say that Richard explaining his guitars and setup was like seeing a kid entering a candy store.. before clicking this video, i thought that this would be the least interesting part of the video, but boy was i wrong. I have seen GNR twice here in Europe within the "not in this lifetime" tour, and his playing was on point, which had already impressed me then, but this video has definitely put him onto a new level for me. All that while he seems to be a humble and very down to earth guy.
    I might have to look around to try out some of the pedals he has mentioned.

  • @Danno_88
    @Danno_88 7 лет назад +27

    I love all the support and positive comments for Richard, I personally am so glad he's apart of the "reunion". He belongs in the same sentence as Slash, Izzy and Gilby as true GNR guitarists.

    • @ESP500
      @ESP500 7 лет назад +5

      Danno GNR88 he's definitely earned it

    • @patguitars1675
      @patguitars1675 7 лет назад +4

      i agree, with the chinese democracy guitarists, (DJ ashba, Bumblefoot, and richard) i always thought dizzy and richard (and sometimes axl) where the only ones who where doing there parts good, chris kept turning his synth to loud, dj ashba kept messing up causing frank to get confused and go out of time, bumblefoot kept shredding, using his fretless and turning on the distortion in the wrong places. Dizzy knows when to turn up and when he needs to be subtle, same with richard, they know what there supposed to be doing.

    • @the.communist
      @the.communist 6 лет назад

      Pat Guitars bumblefoot n ashba were the best

    • @tysonrinker5958
      @tysonrinker5958 5 лет назад +2

      and buckethead

    • @bls8959
      @bls8959 Год назад

      What makes gilby a true gnr guitarist?? Richard has put the time in

  • @Boabywankenobi
    @Boabywankenobi 6 лет назад +7

    Richard Fortus, you legend. I really, genuinely, like the guy. Glad he's on the GnR team.

  • @Neversleeps1979
    @Neversleeps1979 7 лет назад +6

    Richard, thanks so much bro!! Ive been a huge fan of yours and I enjoyed listening and watching your show and tell. Awesome!

  • @rocker801
    @rocker801 7 лет назад +7

    Before Richard was with the gn'r version with slash I've had a chance to talk with Richard on facebook a time or two and let me say he is exactly like he is in the video , a genuine person and total guitar nut .we've talked about gear and he will give you advice here and there whether it's music or gear , truly a nice person and and even better player .way to go Richard !

  • @Sascha_Franck
    @Sascha_Franck 7 лет назад +7

    I'm gonna explode if I ever hear John Bohlinger say "wow, that's amazing" again!

  • @ezragonzalez8936
    @ezragonzalez8936 7 лет назад +4

    I love Fortus Uber Exuberance when talking about his guitars! like a lil kid showing you all his toys! seems like a great guy!

  • @GilangRamanda
    @GilangRamanda 7 лет назад +30

    richard fortus is a super nice guy! met him once with ron bumblefoot, super rad guys! thanks premier guitar for such an awesome video!

  • @clayheinzerling1852
    @clayheinzerling1852 6 лет назад +4

    Richard has some of the coolest looking guitars I've ever seen. And it really is refreshing to see a guitarist who really knows his shit

  • @andysalter7192
    @andysalter7192 2 года назад +2

    Adam and McBob are LEGENDS in the story of GNR ! I have been reading about them since 88 , the stories these men could tell.......

  • @MoneyBooBoo
    @MoneyBooBoo 7 лет назад +31

    How awesome was that? Great Rig Rundown. Fortus killed it

  • @DasBruuu
    @DasBruuu 3 года назад +2

    Fortus out here giving his own tour in a raggedy ripped t-shirt. What a fuckin down to earth lad🤘🏼

  • @ryanstover6688
    @ryanstover6688 7 лет назад +3

    I met Richard Fortus on 2 different occasions and he is a really cool dude to be around.

  • @Mamo878
    @Mamo878 4 года назад +5

    Fortus is cool. He's a true guitar nerd who ventures down a unique custom path in search of ultimate tone. You gotta respect that!

  • @patguitars1675
    @patguitars1675 7 лет назад +154

    Adam day "hers slashes Gibson" MC Bob "here's duffs fender" Richard "I got this guitar from a guy in LA, do you know him, well he makes phenomenal guitars" Richard likes guitars if there good, he doesn't care about brand

    • @laimansamarels6395
      @laimansamarels6395 6 лет назад +8

      Adam said slash only buys a guitar if he likes everything in it

    • @tysonrinker5958
      @tysonrinker5958 5 лет назад +7

      slashes fampus gubson guitar is not even a real gibson. its a knock off

    • @rikkifknrobin
      @rikkifknrobin 4 года назад +4

      isn’t that how... ALL guitar players are? playing something cause it’s good?

    • @vlad-im4499
      @vlad-im4499 4 года назад

      I mean Slash and Duff have custom made instruments, either exact copies of their 80s instruments or signatures designed by them and probably free. So technically they still have their first ones. But it’s just a cool thing that Richard can do, he doesn’t have to be “loyal” to a sound for 30+ years and he definitely exploits it.

  • @betterinsodapop
    @betterinsodapop 7 лет назад +2

    Fortus really shines in this vid. Seems so down to earth, funny, charismatic, and passionate.

  • @sebastianarancibia2870
    @sebastianarancibia2870 3 года назад +3

    what a pleasure to listen Richard Fortus, so knowledgeable and so so so nice! (amazing player also)

  • @joe_stepik
    @joe_stepik 7 лет назад +2

    This guy Richard is super cool. I enjoyed watching him. His passion for guitars is all over the place.

  • @remembercitadel-videogamemusic
    @remembercitadel-videogamemusic 7 лет назад +3

    Man, Richard Fortus seems like one of the genuinely nicest players I've heard on here.

  • @jameswellington4795
    @jameswellington4795 7 лет назад +2

    Richard is such a class fucking act! He is so genuine and such a gear junkie. Love it. Amazing musician too!

  • @mattier3030
    @mattier3030 3 года назад +3

    Fortus seems so cool, what a great interview and rundown!

  • @rolteus3706
    @rolteus3706 7 лет назад +12

    slash is absolute legend. amazing. so generous to give a guitar away that costs more than the median home price in california. hes a real person. love slash

  • @BoyAditya
    @BoyAditya 7 лет назад +5

    Slash's effect a bit complex than I ever thought .... Thank You Premier Guitar for making this video!

  • @DAVEBLISS2007
    @DAVEBLISS2007 6 лет назад +3

    The Richard Fortis interview was very interesting, he is passionate about his sound. Great job.

  • @Turboy65
    @Turboy65 4 года назад +68

    GIbson: Play authentic. The Slash model is an authentic copy of a copy of a Gibson. ROFL.

    • @wiseguy9202
      @wiseguy9202 4 года назад +4

      Not to mention, the Slash signature LP is already a signature guitar(Les Paul). So it's a copy of a signature of a signature copy of a copy of a signature......I'm lost already. A double signature copy counterfeit real Gibson?

    • @jeremyrafuse5330
      @jeremyrafuse5330 4 года назад

      @@wiseguy9202 do you know how many signature LPs there are? How many different models of the LP are there? It's a moot point.

    • @wiseguy9202
      @wiseguy9202 4 года назад

      @@jeremyrafuse5330 Yeah it's really not a big deal.

    • @jeremyrafuse5330
      @jeremyrafuse5330 4 года назад

      @@wiseguy9202 yeah you made that clear with your first comment 😂😂

    • @wiseguy9202
      @wiseguy9202 4 года назад

      @@jeremyrafuse5330 Yes

  • @Terribleguitarist89
    @Terribleguitarist89 5 лет назад +2

    Fortus seems like such a legit dude to chill and geek out with on guitar gear.

  • @barneycockburn
    @barneycockburn 2 года назад +4

    I dunno if it's is look, his knowledge, his playing or his passion, but Fortus is just the sexiest, baddest fuggin' guitar player alive

  • @larryburwell8550
    @larryburwell8550 Год назад +2

    john another killer video. your then man for getting to know the sounds and what it takes.

  • @StephenGraves
    @StephenGraves 7 лет назад +3

    I could watch another two hours of Fortus geeking out about his gear.

  • @astroandyborgloh
    @astroandyborgloh 7 лет назад +1

    Oh, man, that Fortus-dude is so amazing! I just can't put it in words...

  • @KBP4
    @KBP4 7 лет назад +33

    That was one of the BEST interviews that you guys have done. And you included BASS too. So Thank you.
    Awesome interview. This may have beat out your older AC/DC one which was top of the top. !

  • @SPTDG
    @SPTDG 4 года назад +2

    Fortus is a World Class act for sure...
    Loving the guitars, real passionate about what he does.Great Vid !

  • @Trindal
    @Trindal 4 года назад +4

    I love how Mr. Fortus geeks out talking about all the small shop custom builds. I’m just getting Into guitar playing, originally started on bass. That black 335, are those style any good for acoustic playing or amp only?

  • @FretBuzz_2009
    @FretBuzz_2009 2 года назад +2

    Imagine Duff or Slash trying to explain this stuff 30-35 years ago, couldn't remember anything about the rig settings :)). Awsome guys these days better than in their prime and the interfere of Rich with this rundown was really such a catchy and natural add on

  • @RichieSelmo
    @RichieSelmo 7 лет назад +78

    BEST VIDEO OF PREMIERE GUITAR CHANNEL EVER!!

    • @g1344304
      @g1344304 7 лет назад

      AC/DC's rundown is the one for me, more in depth with Angus' amps etc

    • @patguitars1675
      @patguitars1675 7 лет назад

      +Robert G this one and acdc are the best!!! Trace Foster and Adam day are awesome guitar techs

    • @tysonrinker5958
      @tysonrinker5958 5 лет назад

      @@g1344304 i loved acdcs rig rundown. it was so interesting

  • @GregThorneKTM500NB
    @GregThorneKTM500NB 5 лет назад +2

    Richard is a tone Guru, learned so much from this rundown.

  • @zublacus
    @zublacus 7 лет назад +3

    Fortus is a joy to listen to play, listen to his rig run down and to watch on stage. He's the real deal and I think it's awesome that Slash gives him some time to shine. If you walk into a GNR show wondering who the other guitar player is, Richard wills you with his playing to GTS and find out.

  • @kodyc6704
    @kodyc6704 7 лет назад

    love how passionate Richard gets. His entire face just lights up. Absolutely awesome.

  • @RossCampbellGuitarist
    @RossCampbellGuitarist 7 лет назад +11

    Looks like an ok way to spend your day...
    Thanks for the great video John + Premier Guitar!

  • @davidvanscheppingen
    @davidvanscheppingen 7 лет назад +48

    Richard is so brightly lit that he looks like a 17 year old hahahah, don't get me wrong though, I love that guy!

  • @JonathanSH
    @JonathanSH 3 года назад +8

    I feel relieved for the tech that slash uses les Pauls. Imagine having to restring that many Floyd roses 😬

  • @renderps3399
    @renderps3399 4 года назад +2

    man.. richard is such a good player.. unfortunatly so underrated he deservse more

  • @hugofolch876
    @hugofolch876 7 лет назад +5

    I would love to see a Jam Session, Gear Talk with John Bohlinger and Richard Fortus

  • @StuartBridson
    @StuartBridson 7 лет назад

    Fortus comes off sounding like such a damn nice guy, down to earth and you can smell the enthusiasm he has for his gear. LOVE that.

  • @Spidouz
    @Spidouz 7 лет назад +12

    The real man here is Richard Fortus... that takes time to actually talk about his gear and share his passion for guitars and music with us... that's what it's all about; not like others that are "too much of a star" to even do the rig rundown by themselves...

    • @tyler_bt3326
      @tyler_bt3326 6 лет назад +4

      Phil Smith slash and duff aren't gearheads, they know what works for them but couldn't explain it as well as their techs. Richard on the other hand knows his shit

    • @DavidDantePhoenix
      @DavidDantePhoenix 4 года назад

      lol at this horseshit.