Rig Rundown - The Mars Volta's Juan Alderete

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  • Опубликовано: 22 авг 2024
  • www.premierguit... PG's Chris Kies is On Location in Chicago with bass guitarist Juan Alderete, who talks to Chris about his bass guitars and demonstrates some of his favorite pedals. See more Rig Rundowns at www.premierguit...

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  • @lordundhimself1310
    @lordundhimself1310 5 лет назад +121

    "Earthquaker Devices, don't know if you've heard of them."
    Fast forward to 2018 and Earthquaker is all over the place

    • @gabrielalbo6911
      @gabrielalbo6911 3 года назад +1

      haha Great point! Watching this in 2020 made me think "what!? They've been out there for so long there's even a bunch of already discontinued pedals I'm having to look for clones of!" then I realised how long it has been.

    • @CorbCorbin
      @CorbCorbin 3 года назад +1

      @@gabrielalbo6911
      I think they’re one of the best companies out there.
      They have full documentaries on the company, featuring the shop and how they build pedals.
      Earthquaker also has such an awesome selection of effects, from the basics to ambient stuff, and then multiple pedals that will work for any genre, style and/or synth, DJs and keyboard players.

  • @firdaus125
    @firdaus125 4 года назад +54

    Get well soon Juan ....

    • @IanInfernal
      @IanInfernal 2 года назад +5

      He's posting bass videos on IG again he seems to be recovering very well!

  • @egregore3333
    @egregore3333 10 лет назад +171

    Knowing the mic isn't plugged in makes watching this whole video hilarious. Much love Juan

    • @NickB-md1oy
      @NickB-md1oy 4 года назад +5

      He held the mic 2 inches from his lips at all times that’s all that matters

  • @Superninjajoe
    @Superninjajoe 9 лет назад +109

    I love this rundown because the musician actually plays their instrument while explaining everything, as opposed to the others where it is just technical data.

  • @Naddoniz
    @Naddoniz 8 лет назад +53

    I love that he's actually playing through these pedals instead of just talking about them. Juan rules!

  • @swtenors
    @swtenors 9 лет назад +64

    his tone.... is.. incredible

  • @premierguitar
    @premierguitar  13 лет назад +34

    @HornSpeakersSuk We're not afraid of controversy or banter, but we do not stand for hateful, racist, or sexist comments.

    • @Ampher03
      @Ampher03 4 года назад +8

      Did he delete it? I can’t find it. I wanted to shame the bigot

  • @SuperRatboy12
    @SuperRatboy12 11 лет назад +20

    finally...... a bass rig rundown that is given the same length as a guitar one. about time to!!!

  • @L3Gutierrez
    @L3Gutierrez 2 года назад +6

    "I don't know if you guys have heard of him, Earthquaker" everybody does now

  • @GeoAl09
    @GeoAl09 12 лет назад +9

    it seems like all the members of The Mars Volta seem so chill and humble and down to earth, mustve been so cool to interview them

  • @nolanwitty4329
    @nolanwitty4329 Год назад +7

    Funny seeing Juan having to introduce the Earthquaker pedal, considering how massive the company is now.

    • @isaiahdelacruz8703
      @isaiahdelacruz8703 Год назад

      Idk I feel like Juan really helped them into what they are doing demos on the road just showing people the systems.

    • @nolanwitty4329
      @nolanwitty4329 Год назад

      @@isaiahdelacruz8703 I agree 100%. Bought my first EQD cause of him

  • @BuzzBlackburn
    @BuzzBlackburn 11 лет назад +26

    The runtime of this video is 2112.

  • @bpooboi
    @bpooboi 4 года назад +5

    One of the best bass players I've ever seen

  • @astroandyborgloh
    @astroandyborgloh 11 лет назад +4

    Juan is sooooo calm and soooo enthusiastic!

  • @MrMillions69
    @MrMillions69 Год назад +2

    Never heard a man play bass like this man before

  • @jackhunt9725
    @jackhunt9725 8 лет назад +12

    love the PJ fretless bass

  • @deadkennedy4848
    @deadkennedy4848 10 лет назад +2

    okay guys juan is a legend he's just showing the basic effects of his pedals I'd like to see any bassist on here or guitarist outplay him stop hating and you might learn a thing or too

  • @dansaghin1
    @dansaghin1 8 лет назад +44

    you have to plug in the external mic into the camera for it to work :)))

  • @cyrusmcconnell
    @cyrusmcconnell 13 лет назад +11

    You have no idea how long I've been waiting for this bass porn

  • @luistijerina
    @luistijerina 12 лет назад +3

    That trick with the killswitch was amazing. I totally listening to the Mars Volta now.

  • @allanshandy
    @allanshandy 9 лет назад +22

    14:35 CEDRIC!

  • @fvernongreen3441
    @fvernongreen3441 10 лет назад +21

    For the love of GAWD hold the camera steady, I feel like I am watching an old episode of Hill Street Blues or something.

  • @quinoacowboy
    @quinoacowboy 12 лет назад +12

    I don't need a fretless but man his tone makes me want one

    • @Creed_fan_69
      @Creed_fan_69 3 года назад +3

      They’re so much fun trust me dude you need one

    • @andrelunaisatuna
      @andrelunaisatuna 3 года назад +2

      I gotta agree with fudge budge, you should get a fretless if you haven't already

  • @strangebirdsir
    @strangebirdsir 13 лет назад +1

    It's nice to see someone play during one of these rig rundown

  • @gszabo66
    @gszabo66 4 года назад +3

    www.gofundme.com/f/fundraiser-juan-alderete-brain-injury
    Juan Alderete - beloved husband, son, brother, uncle, friend, bandmate and cat dad - has had the privilege of connecting with music lovers around the world through his remarkable talent as the bassist in Marilyn Manson, The Mars Volta, Big Sir, Deltron 3030, Dr. Octagon, Vato Negro, Halo Orbit and Racer X in addition to lending his bass lines to music by Lil Peep, Jonwayne, Juliette Lewis, B'z and many more. On January 13, 2020, Juan was involved in a bicycle accident that-despite wearing a helmet and protective gear-left him with a serious type of Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) known as Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI). He also suffered a fractured clavicle and spinal fracture.
    And as many of you fellow musicians and artists understand, there is no paid time off or sick time for this type of work. The journey Juan and his family are about to embark on is a marathon, not a sprint; it is a long road and we want to be able to tap some of the best and most passionate medical professionals who are experts on TBI patients and their potential for recovery. Physical, occupational and cognitive therapies are just some of what we'll need to pay for in the coming weeks and months. In-patient care and therapy, special medical equipment and assistance are other expenses we anticipate in the longer term. And while we help Juan focus on recovering, he will not be able to work but of course the goal is to get him back to playing music, and talking pedals on Pedals and Effects with his partner in crime, Nick. Because the world needs Juan on bass just as much as Juan needs to play bass.

  • @JazzCapacitor
    @JazzCapacitor 10 лет назад +5

    sound of that groove loop starting at 14:40 is pretty badass

  • @paqman78
    @paqman78 8 лет назад +11

    If he and Mike Einziger ever form a band, it'll be like watching a tap dancing duo on stage.

  • @constructivecritique4049
    @constructivecritique4049 8 лет назад +1

    I got one of those Stars Guitars brass bridges on my 1975 J-Bass. The DiMarzio J pups, and the bridge were purchased new, and installed by the previous owner of the '75 Jazz. Those really early production DiMarzio pickups are highly coveted by me. Every single early DiMarzio bass pup that I've ran across since the mid-late 80's, I've bought them. I have 2 drawers full. I love the really early EMG Bass pups, too.

    • @briansong7137
      @briansong7137 8 лет назад

      +Steve Mills I've tried a handful of nice pickups, but found a set of used Model Js for cheap and fell in love with them. I recall Juan saying how he loves how DiMarzio hasn't changed their design in forever.
      This is when I realized that the hot trendy new gear doesn't always beat out the older stuff. The DiMarzio really is my favorite pickup, even if they're less expensive.

  • @KDollism
    @KDollism 12 лет назад +1

    I've never been so enthrall with something I know nothing about, but its awesome to get an idea of how they get some of those amazing sound effects.

  • @hiks45
    @hiks45 10 лет назад +66

    The mic is unplugged...

    • @DeadeyesX311
      @DeadeyesX311 10 лет назад +1

      yeah that would had pissed me off if i was interviewing

    • @savanaviolenta
      @savanaviolenta 6 лет назад

      hiks45 maybe because is wireless?

  • @MaxxDiaz
    @MaxxDiaz 12 лет назад +4

    I would love a rundown of Jonathan Hischke of Hella, Broken Bells, Dot Hacker, and Le Butcherettes bass gear.

  • @isaiahdelacruz8703
    @isaiahdelacruz8703 3 года назад +2

    Juan is a OG . salute

  • @RelaxNplay64
    @RelaxNplay64 13 лет назад

    I like this vid because he not only shows us his guitars, but he shows us all the sounds he gets from pedals instead of just talking about it

  • @Claidheambmor
    @Claidheambmor 12 лет назад +2

    I saw him with Big Sir last night and he's awesome isn't he? Such a great musician with a really unique tone. Really down to earth and mega talented. :D

  • @artriveros7659
    @artriveros7659 3 года назад +2

    Cool to hear a plug for Eric’s Guitar shop in Van Nuys

  • @mouthmw
    @mouthmw 13 лет назад +1

    @Tonyisnt Those are 2 Ampeg PF-500 (Portaflex Series). 500W of solid state MOSFET power. Interesting to see him not use his usual full tube amp! The cabs he has are also portaflex: 2 115HE and 2 210HE.

  • @edthewave
    @edthewave 11 лет назад

    My favourite Rig Rundown so far!

  • @mackymaca
    @mackymaca 12 лет назад +3

    Juan Alderete is my newest inspiration. Cool!

  • @jamesd6851
    @jamesd6851 8 лет назад +4

    thanks - I just learned so much.

  • @MrJonnypfunk
    @MrJonnypfunk 12 лет назад +2

    Fantastic rundown - I love how musical Juan is, even whilst manipulating all those freak monster sounds he conjures up :-) What a player and what a band!

  • @obiplays5270
    @obiplays5270 8 лет назад +34

    "Theyre named Earthquaker Devices, dont know if youve heard of em"
    EQD is a mainstay on my pedal board.

  • @MinutesFromVegas
    @MinutesFromVegas 12 лет назад +1

    Even if your not a fan of the mars volta's music you gotta give it to em because each individual member is a master of their craft.

  • @augustuscrane895
    @augustuscrane895 6 лет назад +6

    He was with EarthQuaker since the beginning

  • @Yvo19
    @Yvo19 9 лет назад +2

    This is such an awesome video!

  • @fendertremolo9793
    @fendertremolo9793 4 года назад +1

    I had an uncle who's name was Juan Alderete, in Albuquerque, NM

  • @DangerRifai
    @DangerRifai 13 лет назад

    Oh man, that's such a sweet bass and bass sound. Tons of respect for Juan!

  • @ZijunTan
    @ZijunTan 3 года назад +1

    this video keeps on appearing on my recccomemded list. ok i decided to take a look

  • @Iamnotaserialkiller_
    @Iamnotaserialkiller_ 11 лет назад +1

    Amazing sounds!

  • @ronaldmcdonald8168
    @ronaldmcdonald8168 4 года назад +1

    ❤ you and 🙏 for you Juan

  • @Claidheambmor
    @Claidheambmor 12 лет назад

    It really is. Did you have a peek at that little box of noise he uses with the knobs and little keys? It's awesome! And the way he uses the iPad to fill in the rest of the music.

  • @woodbutcher
    @woodbutcher 3 года назад

    one of the most under rated bass players in the world right here, folks.

  • @6672rock
    @6672rock 9 лет назад +20

    How does he go from Racer X and The Scream to The Mars Volta of all bands?

    • @KingTaco77
      @KingTaco77 8 лет назад +37

      +6672rock By car or plane, I would imagine.

    • @namesurname7172
      @namesurname7172 6 лет назад +2

      6672rock By choice.

    • @awol.oper8r
      @awol.oper8r 5 лет назад +2

      And now Marylin Manson lol

  • @mattlittlej
    @mattlittlej 12 лет назад +3

    Also worth noting about his fretless is that his fretboard is epoxied. Just so y'all know :)

  • @astroandyborgloh
    @astroandyborgloh 12 лет назад

    The black Bass just sounds KILLER! Could not believe my ears!

  • @MN-de
    @MN-de 5 лет назад +1

    love the tone of the jb with blacktape nylon wound strings

  • @wood70294
    @wood70294 11 лет назад +4

    Juan's my effing hero.

  • @HipCovers
    @HipCovers 11 лет назад

    I met Juan a few months ago. He's the coolest guy, and a hell of a bass player...

  • @XcatisX
    @XcatisX 12 лет назад +1

    @utubedestroysmytime Hipshot D tuner. It's a lever you can install on your E string tuning key and at the flip of a switch you can go from E to drop D

  • @HARwinsOUTagain
    @HARwinsOUTagain 6 лет назад +1

    That bass tone at 17:40. Good God 🤘

  • @Emmanuel.Gasser
    @Emmanuel.Gasser 12 лет назад +2

    Haha, Juan is a real pedal hipster "They don't make this anymore", "I don't think you've heard of them (Earthquaker Devices)", "They used to make these way back when". Don't get me wrong, I love this guy, I just found that really funny.

  • @Chandler17447
    @Chandler17447 11 лет назад +4

    i love his geto boys shirt

    • @flkfnd
      @flkfnd 3 года назад

      There's a photo of Jon and Juan where Juan is wearing an N.W.A. shirt, he loves the old school gangsta stuff.

  • @1x9x8x9
    @1x9x8x9 13 лет назад

    This was an awesome rig rundown!!! More bass rundowns please!!!

  • @aj95racer
    @aj95racer 11 лет назад +1

    Digitech 20/20 pedal that he is using has an infinite looping setting in it which he is using I think. Hope this helps.

  • @ErGoyoTV
    @ErGoyoTV 5 лет назад

    Killer extreme modulated Delay with an old Digitech Multiplay PDS-20/20 !!!

  • @lizardwizard195
    @lizardwizard195 6 лет назад

    The only rig rundown that I've heard a "TV bleep". Rad

  • @rajansanchez9674
    @rajansanchez9674 7 лет назад +6

    He's also the bassist for Racer X....

  • @Mithicus
    @Mithicus 13 лет назад

    mad respect for such a good bass player

  • @mouthmw
    @mouthmw 13 лет назад

    @Tonyisnt Yeah, VRs are the classic tube tone. But those Pf-500s are not as expensive! And they pack a lot of power too! They go around $400 new. Light weight, great sounding and small.

  • @OPdbx
    @OPdbx 12 лет назад

    yes! just ordered my multi-play today!

  • @mordecai52005
    @mordecai52005 13 лет назад +3

    ok, so someone know the name of that beat up, red pedal he used for sub drops?
    looks like an old DOD pedal, but thats all i can figure out.
    anyone know?

    • @ErGoyoTV
      @ErGoyoTV 5 лет назад

      DigiTech PDS-20/20... I've had it for years using it for subtle modulated delay... never did that extreme modulation, so I feel I have a new pedal now.

    • @user-hi5ut5co4r
      @user-hi5ut5co4r 3 года назад +1

      It’s the meat box super rare/expensive

  • @pschierhorn
    @pschierhorn 12 лет назад

    Because he's been playing fretless for along time. Contrary to popular opinion, practicing does help. I suck at playing fretless, but I notice that it gets better already whenever I play fretless a couple of days in a row.

  • @Groundeyes
    @Groundeyes 12 лет назад +3

    That rear pickup on the last guitar is sinister!

  • @peterbass27
    @peterbass27 12 лет назад

    Amazing bass rundown!!

  • @dsenunez
    @dsenunez 11 лет назад

    nice interview juan is awesome. he really enjoy the interview.

  • @mattlittlej
    @mattlittlej 12 лет назад

    Thank you! After looking through Boss's tremolos I found out it's a PN-2, for anyone else who was curious.

  • @jrmarrero96
    @jrmarrero96 12 лет назад

    @MrsBucket1234 Its a Digitech PDS-1650 Programmable Distortion Pedal. It was made in the 1980's. You can get them for a good price on ebay.

    • @ErGoyoTV
      @ErGoyoTV 5 лет назад

      PDS-20/20 and it's a Delay

  • @coleemmersonhallman5329
    @coleemmersonhallman5329 6 лет назад +8

    "spicy comp"

  • @L.A.W.Studios
    @L.A.W.Studios 8 лет назад +3

    I need one of those vibrato pedals.. and the octave/sub pedal! Nice!
    Anyone know what pedal will do the original Mu-Tron justice?

  • @phantasmata4029
    @phantasmata4029 10 лет назад

    Excellent! Thank you.

  • @StNorthgateRecordings
    @StNorthgateRecordings 3 года назад

    I love you Juan!!!!!

  • @gvalentin2767
    @gvalentin2767 13 лет назад

    I saw this in my subscription box and was thrilled. awesome bassist, awesome rig, awesome video.
    one needs to be done for Armistead Burwell Smith IV of Pinback

  • @aharonfreeman
    @aharonfreeman 12 лет назад

    I love how he describes his pedals as "musical"... he doesn't focus on the technical aspect of playing, but rather how those things add to his playing.

  • @NickB-md1oy
    @NickB-md1oy 4 года назад +1

    I have the line 6 dl4 but half the time it won’t turn on, or it turns itself on constantly, or it resets to factory settings. It’s such a great pedal but the computer in it clearly sucks.

    • @TinkerToneworks
      @TinkerToneworks 2 года назад

      dude it was made in the 90s, it was EXTREMELY innovative for it's time. i doubt you'd have stuff like the empress echosystem, boss DD-500 or strymon timeline without the DL-4.

  • @AbramRVille
    @AbramRVille 12 лет назад +1

    I just want to know if Juan applied the famous epoxy coating to his fretless neck?? Since i believe he uses roundwounds with it.

  • @Gilbeezyskit
    @Gilbeezyskit 12 лет назад +2

    This video is 21:12... epic.

  • @ClamsAnonymous
    @ClamsAnonymous 9 лет назад +7

    homie has nice shoes

  • @themarsvoltafan1215
    @themarsvoltafan1215 11 лет назад

    I almost went to see them at the forum on this tour..bummed that I didn't

  • @fastandbulbis
    @fastandbulbis 13 лет назад

    What a great dude!

  • @GuitarAnthony
    @GuitarAnthony 13 лет назад

    You da man, Juan...now...NEW RACERX CD!

  • @lizardwizard195
    @lizardwizard195 6 лет назад +1

    Geto boys!!

  • @rodolfoperalta5180
    @rodolfoperalta5180 11 лет назад

    gotta love those vintage fenders

  • @TheHigginns
    @TheHigginns 8 лет назад +2

    Dat early design of the Disaster Transport

  • @miky8788
    @miky8788 3 года назад

    The brown one is almost my dream bass

  • @mr_guy661
    @mr_guy661 10 лет назад +9

    That sub bass is crazy haha

  • @trainwootwoot7297
    @trainwootwoot7297 11 лет назад +2

    As much as I love Juan, Flea tore it up on the debut De-Loused album.

  • @Walibnzas
    @Walibnzas 12 лет назад +1

    Yes, what was the last pedal he demo'd? Looked like maybe an old digitech?

  • @Yoitson1
    @Yoitson1 13 лет назад

    I'm going to show my bassist this for our bands own good!

  • @nintendoor1
    @nintendoor1 12 лет назад

    yeah i totally agree. ive been playing guitar for a long time and i find that if i dont play for a few days i have to spend some time getting back lol

  • @withgaryjonas1426
    @withgaryjonas1426 9 лет назад

    You can practically predict which pedals he uses for most of his Mars Volta sounds : extreme phaser for The Widow.

  • @mikebuerger
    @mikebuerger 11 лет назад

    Juan seems like a chill guy.