Rig Rundown - Carlos Santana
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- On April 23, 2014, Premier Guitar met with Carlos Santana's guitar tech, Ed Adair, before a show at the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville. Adair walked us through Santana's collection of custom PRS guitars, a Pete Cornish- and Teese-stocked pedalboard, and a collection of holy grail amps.
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I like that Santana's tech takes a second periodically to thank other people who help out with the gear and give them a little cred as well. Real class!
Of all these rig breakdowns Santana's tech comes across as the nicest of them. I played in a band with a guy that was a pro sound man and ran monitors for Santana at the Kennedy Center in DC. When they met, Santana went to my friend and introduced himself as "hi I'm Carlos" and told my friend he really didn't need much of a mix as long as everything was clear.
A month later he ran monitors for Elton John and couldn't even address him directly. He had to go through some guy. "Does Sir Elton need more bass on the monitors?" and the guy would tell him the answer.
should be like that every time, it’s called respect 🍻
@@BanBanChi That's really pathetic. Not an Elton John fan but that story sort of tells the story.
I think this guy is the best rig rundown host, he talks well with the techs, ask's questions I actually want to hear when I watch shows like this, and though he may dress like a serial killer sometimes, knows what he's talking about for the most part.
John is awesome, but, I do miss Rebecca's Dirks!
Don’t say things like this which are offensive to others. Îve watched others and they are just as nice and open and willing and friendly. I think your comment is off the cuff unfriendly unworthy of the human race. These people work hard, and they always try to be nice. Be nice tooo!!!!
I agree, John is amazing and really respects the music and the techs/artists that are involved.
@@jean-marieboucherit4716 well...that escalated quickly...
gtrman12887 sorry i don’t know why I said this crap.
The interviewer is always very friendly and respectful to the people he talks with. Shut up haters.
Most people don't know the dude can actually play very well.
EXTREMELY well.
@@hanovergreen4091
I'll third that!! He can flat out play
@@hanovergreen4091 yeah, he’s quite an accomplished dude to be fair
what's not to like about John? He's impeccable and immaculately spoken. A true humanist.
Cant blame him for being excited. THE ORIGIANL MESA/Boogie amp, Dumbles, and PRS guitars all in one Rig Rundown ? Who wouldn't be happy.
Also this is pretty much the only interviewer who doesn't seem confused/awkward
it's called confidence
***** Confidence is right. Watch Bollinger play on some of the PG demos. He's a better guitarist than 95% of the people he interviews.
Dirks was hot though. Whatever happened to her?
@@TheCollisionofworlds from across time i come to you to say: nah
He's the only interviewer they have that doesn't suck, despite being a touch awkward.
Couldn't help but notice him making sure the strap locks were tight while answering a question. Yep, he's a tech alright.
⁹000⁰
Stop giving the interviewer shit. He seems like a great person and develops a friendly relationship with the person he is interviewing easy. He is always smiling and laughing about stuff. If more people were like that in the world it wouldn't be a place full of emotionless fucks.
David Parker 4 real tho
Douchechills How about 60s Jethro Bodine
Carlos Santana has always had a beautiful soulful sound
He always knew that the amplifier was indeed an instrument
It’s all good stuff. Personally I preferred the sound of his old Gibson guitar more in the 70s.
Man, he's really simplified his guitar setup. I saw Santana around 2000, and Carlos changed guitars just about every song. Back at that point, also, he was using a wireless rig. Always interesting to see how these things evolve.
That PRS is beautiful.
It's just magnificent and I don't even care for orange as a finish. But that whole design and the wood is amazing.
I have to agree! And the sound he gets from it is always unmistakable who is banging the gears. Can you believe since Woodstock all these years his sound and soul is never lost in the mix and never” hey, look at me”. A true musicians musician!
I don't think the interviewer is awful at all. He's personable, friendly, and seems engaged.
***** his pseudo-mullet is choice
maybe if you are gay
tobsk84 ... would that matter?
He's good. Because he does very little talking--he gets his interviewee going and lets him run.
+amandio silveira
Compare him to the guy Jason Shadrick. I'll take this guy any day over that chinless, reedy-voiced endomorph.
Ed Adair, you're a true gentleman. Thank you for being so generous with your time. Carlos is lucky to have you.
The tech seems like a super genuine and just all around nice guy!
1976 I was 16 and huge rock guy, my friend puts on Santana album and says listen to this, Europa comes on and everyone sat there in silence, no one said a word until it finished and we were blown away, his bands were always the best musicians and songs like black magic woman are absolute classics.
Samba pa ti!
What a guy: humble, knowledgeable, friendly and not star-struck. Its like Carlos surrounds himself with a good band of brothers. excellent interview which allowed Ed to share and thank all who contribute to the popularity of Santana. Thanks Premier. This is what real musos want. Apart from the snake skin Mesa, that is...
What a great and friendly guitar tech
I actually really like John. He's such a friendly dude, and Carlos's rig is looking top notch as always. :)
What a great rig rundown, Ed Adair is one of the nicest, sincere, knowledgeable guitar tech's that has ever been interviewed by Premier Guitar.
Bohlinger does these rundowns just fine. He asks good questions and has an undeniable passion for the guitars, gear, and music. I dont care if he doesnt conduct interviews like Ted koppel from Nightline. It's rock and roll, not the Mizzou journalism school.
Ycjedi Bollinger my fav
Dang, op sure is giving a lot of credit to journalists, like they have any ethics or principles at all.
Carlos, I literally trip when I listen to you. Have for 50 years. Thank you.
Great Rig Rundown PG!
HI KFIR!!
I appreciate how he generally plays 1 guitar until he feels its time to change because of tuning or mood or whatever. Feels organic.
“brass impregnated nuts”
Nice.
😂😂😂😂
I can imagine how great the strings snap back to tune, car engines use the same material for valve guides. It is too bad that most guitars use grabby plastic nuts that have a hard time keeping up with the player after a hard bend or a tremelo pull to stay in tune instantly. I wish they would make nuts from nikasil impregnated bronze.
I saw Santana live a few years back, 2016 i believe. He did the whole show with one guitar, amazing sound! They opened the show with "Soul Sacrifice" drums and percussions were crazy, so synchronized, those drum fills in the beginning. Pure ear orgasms 🙂
magic
I just watched this again and man, it's probably one of the best rig rundowns I've seen. That guitar tech is jsut awesome.
+Juan José Fonseca Godoy agreed!! what a great guitar tech!!!
+Juan José Fonseca Godoy Thanks Juan, you the man...!! Look to see you playing along side Carlos real soon Bro..!!
i disagree, it's one of the worst rig rundowns i've seen cos it isn't even a rig rundown of carlos santana
it's a rig rundown of ed adair
total clickbait
I can't believe Carlos has a guitar of Brazilian rosewood. doesn't he know those trees are endangered? what an ignorant fool to be playing that guitar
William Allison dude are you stupid? have you not seen rig rundown before? the musicians guitar techs always talk about there gear.
You see now that's how you host a Rig Rundown! I didn't really catch the hosts' name but he did a good job; knowledgeable, never annoying and he paced himself well with the rig tech.
Ed is the best! He has a deep knowledge of all things guitar-amp-effects related. It has been my pleasure to work with him for many years.
The most knowledgeable and professional tech in a Rig Rundown. Great job! 🎸👍
Love this tech. Mature, highly skilled, and great to listen to.
I thought the interviewer was great! This guitar tech is interesting and seriously knows his stuff.
Thank you Santana
Great video. John was a perfect mix of friendly, curious, and genuinely enthused, and Ed knew how to answer and supplement each of the questions. Cool stuff.
That was delightful. No wonder Ed has had the job for so long, he knows everyone’s names.
Awesome guitar tech! Really knows his stuff. Great interview!
John Bollinger is the best thing to happen to Rig Rundown. He seems to have a great chemistry, alot of knowledge and a laidback attitude towards the techs/players and none of the robotic delivery or overcompensating "that's so awesome bro" attitude of some of the others. Dream Rig Rundown would be Bollinger doing a really long one with Jeff Tweedy, Maybe a 3 hour special from The Loft
I always enjoy watching these rig rundowns.
Me too.
That pedal board is extra fantastic since I watched the Josh Klinghoffer RR just before this one.
John bolinger is out here making waves! You need a rig rundown yourself you’re such a celebrity now! You rock man.
At first I was mad because I felt Carlos might have thought he didn't need to be there and above it. but his tech is amazing and I'm sure they have a great understanding.
What a lovely guy this tech is ❤️
Amazing!!! Great Gear for Carlos to express his Soul.
finally one of the greatest guitarist gets a gear Review
I don't understand some of the comments....since when are jeans & a plaid shirt un-fashionable or offensive statements?
Job well done...engaging interview & good info.
Are they unfashionable and offensive? Cool, I need to buy a bunch 😂👍
Oh he's tucked in though...yeah, can't go that far 😂
Rory Gallagher wore them to a lot of his gigs!
He is the man...I fell in live with his style back in the late 60’s and when he played Woodstock, he blew us all out of the 🚿...it was a memorable performance by Michale Shrivey and of course, Neil Schone....and he was 15 when Carlos discovered him...15!
Best tech I’ve seen on these. Super thankful for his help too
Nice Job! Super informative. I love these rig rundowns. Keep em coming.👍🏼
LOVE all these posts PG..really well done...all your interviewers are great with the talent...THANKS!
It's always fun seeing
huge pedalboards & intricate
plumbing systems, but the simplest
rigs are always my favorite
Great article! I have been always curious to know something about the legendary Carlos Santana rig rundown.
Cool interview, finally a Leyend rig that really gets tone, always wanted to know Santana's rig.. Keep with this style Premier you're doing great and excellent guitar player choice this time, really enjoyed it :)
great interview...Ed Adair knows his stuff!
Great rugdown. And John does an excellent job in interviewing and demonstrating his own knowledge.
simple and nice the sound of history
Wow! The pride and joy of Autllán Jalisco México, ¡si señor! ¡Carlos Santana! Great Rig Rundown explanation!
Great and informative video, thanks PG.
Just want to say I think your tutorial videos are the best on the internet.
Great job guys, loved it!
Great interview! A lot of good stuff here!
Finally a Rig Rundown worth watching.
It's really interesting to watch a Rig Rundown showing one PRS Carlos Santana signature guitar....discussed for the first half of the video. Carlos was the first big name artist brought into the PRS If it were not for Carlos suggesting the concept to Paul, the SE line would not be in existence...This was an exceptionally abbreviated rig rundown for a living legend its almost redundant. One thing that becomes apparent is how streamlined Carlos Santa 's style is, what a small amount of equipment he needs to produce the beautiful music he creates. I've noticed the same with others, but none are more dialed in than Santana...
Beautiful Guitar !!!!
Beautiful...very interesting. What a gorgeous guitars 😊
This is fascinating. I know nothing about this but lovely to hear the intricacies of making good music.
Ed Adair seems like a great tech and the interviewer was good too.
i really like how this guitar tech talks to the interviewer (and us) like he (we) knows what he's talking about. unlike john mayers guitar tech
we love PRS guitars here in Maryland.
Grande Santana,il rock latino fine anni 70.coi soli e semplice da eseguire ma così s'inizia
Beautiful guitar, awesome sounds we vibrate listening
Much love from Africa my guitar King 🙏❤
What a beautiful color that guitar salmon never seen a color so nice
legendary tone
Impresionante que gentileza Ed Adair es! Simpatico y muy profesional.
If you haven’t heard Paul Reed Smith’s story about how he started making guitars for Carlos Santana you really need to (there’s a video of it on YT). I mean - PRS is not yet at the same level of sales as Gibson or Fender, but they are not exactly a mom and pop shop either - it is really fascinating to hear about PRS’ (the person’s) tactics to get his gear in the hands of someone who can put his company in the spotlight.
That was sweet... a lesson in simple, power n dynamics , oh and 5 awesome amps n custom made bits 😎
Cheers for the lesson boyz
Keep using this video/mic setup. Looks great and the voices sound wonderful!
Man, this series is killing me, ain'
t getting any sleep tonight. RIGRUNDOWN>>>>
When he is speaking about traveling with Dumble amps consider this: I remember reading about Carlos paying $90,000 for a 1x12 Dumble combo about a year ago. The circuitry was covered in black epoxy so you can't get inside and duplicate one without destroying it first.
That black epoxy is a bad idea, IMO. How do you service the amp?
I've passed on buying vintage Standell amps because of the epoxy.
I'm not really interested in Carlos Santana or this kind of equpment but I just spend 25 very diverting and pleasant minutes listening to this.
The first one or two vids I saw with John Bohlinger I also didn't like him but by now, a good dozen vids later I really appreciate him, whatever he does, gear demos or interviews it's very authentic and pleasant, just great!
I was shocked to discover J.Bohlinger is a fantastic guitar player himself. I don't know why that surprised me so much. It's just that you never see him play guitar and he almost never talks about his own guitar playing. One day I was surfing Y.Tube as usual and BAM!! there was this dude with some mad guitar skills and it was John playing: tastefully too not too busy or showy. Since discovering that he can really wail on the guitar my appreciation for him increased tenfold and I find myself listening more to what he has to say.
Really? I still think his rig rundowns are garbage. He doesn't ask any good questions, and the ones he does ask sound extremely uninformed.
Plus, the production quality is shit.
You should be interested in santana. His live performance is pure energy.
You cant tell someone what kind of music they should or shouldn't listen too.
Good interview. Thanks!!!
this tech is the real deal. so cool.
I got Santana sig. PRS...it is pure butter... absolutely love it foreal...
Really informative, the rig to the stars $$$!!! I have two Santana III's but they have the volume knob towards the back of the guitar. I prefer it that way, rather than fighting with the whammy bar trying to get to the volume knob directly underneath it. They moved the volume knob on the newer "MD" models not the Santana III's.
Omg what a rig!!
cool controls mounted underneath the pickguard on that Model T nylon guitar.
LOVED THIS VIDEO!!!
great Rig Rundown
hats off to carlos that he doesnt change guitars every 16 bars like most of the other posers. he is oldschool and thats good!
Great interview. "All in standard tunings" . That's refreshing to hear.
This was really good!
My favorite host for rig rundown.
Such a simplified setup, I like it. I was thinking he was going to have some sort of crazy pedal chain.
i cant recall anything but a wah in his tone. he stayed consistent over the years. want crazy? see the Edge from U2
I would have imagined a Tube Screamer and Treble Boost with P90s
Would love to see a new rig rundown for Santana
"...be involved with the music, not the tech". My new mantra!!
I love that jazz nylon.
Amazing guitar tech.
Guy knows his shit
rig rundown:take this 7 thousand dollar guitar and plug it into this 20 thousand dollar amp.
(and still not sound like Carlos)
That amp set up holy moly
I would put the PRS pickups to the tone of a pair of well modulated and set height P90s from an original LesPaul with an impedance angle of a FAT single coil. When you hear it, you automatically say” that’s Carlos Santana! On “Smooth “ with Rob Thomas, the almost P90 tone really compliment Thomas’ Baritone song with the echo/ delay. No one sounds like him, it cuts like a knife like a pair of huge single coils with the grind that just gets you on your feet, the syncopation is amazing!
A '73 Mesa Boogie, wow! If I'm not mistaken, it was Carlos who named them. Think I remember him saying he was trying out a prototype, loved the way it sounded and said "Man, she really boogies!"
+mano a mano Yes, there was an article on that recently, mentioning that Santana did actually say that. Mesa/Boogie actually started off, before manufacturing their amps, did "hot rod" modifications of Fender amps.
randall smith; early seventies. Ist prototype was a modded princeton
Dumble and Mesa were all based on Fender amps in the beginning, as there was almost no competition to the quality and make of Fender amps, maybe Vox.
Sweet indeed!
Great video! Love this one and the Jeff Beck rig rundown but I can't find the Jeff Beck video anymore. Says it's listed as private :(
This is cool! I was noting the amp settings all the way on this!
Nice rig rundown. I found it interesting that Carlos uses a thin(ish) pick and such light gauge strings.