I had the privilege of working as the studio manager at the Rukkus Room in Berry Hill. Got to see Rob record about a half dozen times. Each session was a clinic from a master. He made the guitar do things I didn’t know a guitar could do. Each riff and tone was always perfect. He is also a hilarious guy and very kind. Yall dive into Rob’s catalogue. He has endless guitar ideas. So happy to see him on this video.
This is the one of the best rundowns ever… covers everything start to finish and Rob was great at explaining why and when he chooses to use each piece of gear. Really fantastic… kudos!
What a blessing it is to live in Nashville, man you can never get bored, I mean every day you can enjoy a good gig and watch great bands and guitarists, man what more do you need Great guitar gear and even better guitars, TOP Tnx John & Rob McNelley 👍
I can attest to how great Rob not only sounds but plays. He played on a number of tracks on my latest album via producer Tom Hambridge. We recorded right there at Soundstage Studios. In addition to being a super nice guy, he's a treasure of a musician. Thanks for this video, and no thanks for the money I'll probably be spending on new gear as a result, LOL!!!
what an excellent rig rundown this was. here`s an amazing guitarist that KNOWS his equipment and is then able to explain how he uses it. and then plays great examples of what he`s talking about! informative as hell. John B also did a great job of moving things along. thank you
This may be one of the best rig run downs that you have done. It's like a current backroom secrets to current playing situations that only the pros share with each other.
Great interview Rob ! Your honesty and matter of factness, blend perfectly with your witty sarcasm. Love your playing and your tone ! Cheers from Toronto, Canada 🍁
Great to see you killing it Rob. If you even see this comment, this is Kitty Hopkins' son Kyle. You may or may not know she passed away in late 2018. She'd be so happy to see your success. Especially the fact that you've been playing with Seger as she was such a huge fan. She took me to see you with the Great Shakes at some small bar in Nipper's corner probably 25 or more years ago and I was so blown away by your playing and have been a fan ever since. I'll definitely have to come check you out next time you're at the Underdog or another local venue. ✌️ Kyle Hopkins.
Kyle! Great to hear from you...Sorry to hear about Kitty. She was such a cool lady. The only person I ever knew that saw Hendrix at Woodstock. Yes, come see us play and say hi. I'd love to see you. Happy holidays!
Great rundown, it’s so good listening to real pro players talking about how they ply their trade & demonstrate their the tools they use, a total education & so inspirational!
38:52 "I don't use a lot of gain from pedals..." then pause at 57:09 and see every dirt pedal is set to 50% or higher gain/drive - and that Scarab fuzz is at 100% full on fuzz. 🤣We try to convince ourselves we don't need pedals, and yet... 😁 Great rundown, Premier Guitar! Superb player and a hidden gem.
Class act and yet another GREAT AND AWESOME RR...damn, Rig Rundowns are one of mankind's top-5 inventions, behind the Les Paul, Telecaster & Stratocaster😅
This was fun and interesting! I never get bored of watching and seeing what other guys are using in their rig! thanks John and PG!!!! You guys are great!!!
Great RR with Rob. I like how you guys sorta reminded us that most pedal combinations work best if each pedal you use is in it's "minimum" setting capacity. If you're going to stack things, you need to keep them all in check so they don't fight for attention in the mix. Most new players think "more is better", but that is seldom, if ever, the case. Less is usually more, like in "losing the bass".
WOW Never heard of Rob till now. What a Killer humble talent. John Jorgenson told me about Matchless about 30 years ago, I ordered one the exact same colour❤ Still own it.
Yessir, so glad I ran into this, I did not know of this guy, I recently came to know "Uncle Larry" through his "Homeskoolin'" thing. This guy is fantastic also, cool stories, I love it, thanks John, fantasic as usual
Another great rig rundown! Love these Nashville ones. But what's up with the bass player hate from JB? ;-) I think he owes us a rig rundown or two from some of Nashville's first call bassists! I want to see some old P basses and Ampegs (or whatever it is they're using there these days).
That was a sweet rundown, maybe one of the best! I would love to hear just a little how your interview partners set up their guitars. Relief, action aso. Think that would be interesting to hear, but maybe it‘s just me😅
People venerate this current crop of Nashville guitar players while complaining that all of the music coming out of Nashville sucks... I'll just eat my popcorn and look at the cool gear lol
I've seen Rob 100 times with Jackie Wilson in 2006 and 07 , sat with Robert Plant on my porch on 17th and Charlotte in 2007 , my neighbor was Matt Straw his tech. Blah blah , dealt with Glaser 25 years.
These Session guys are the Real " Heros " of music as we know it and Love it....and Rob is so Comical without trying to be , Seems like a Fantastic guy and killer player.
Hey there--if you search for me on Apple music, or Spotify, you will find some new music! Dropping more songs after the start of the year... Follow me on socials, and you'll know everything as it happens! Thanks for the interest
How does he unplug the tube amps and leave them on??? How are they not fritzing out without seeing a load from a cab?? (He’s not using a switching system.) All of his amps, including the deluxe reverb, are running into the Carr in the other room. Help me understand please…
If the amp is on standby, you can unplug the speaker jack without hurting your transformer. I promise, no amps were harmed during the filming of this rig rundown!
@@rmcnelley I've been playing for 40 years and I'm still learning something new every day. I am so paranoid, I shut off the tube amp when unplugging the speaker cable. I didn't know I'm ok to unplug the speaker cable if the amp is on standby. Thank you thank you for the explanation - this was a FABULOUS rig rundown!
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I had the privilege of working as the studio manager at the Rukkus Room in Berry Hill. Got to see Rob record about a half dozen times. Each session was a clinic from a master. He made the guitar do things I didn’t know a guitar could do. Each riff and tone was always perfect. He is also a hilarious guy and very kind. Yall dive into Rob’s catalogue. He has endless guitar ideas. So happy to see him on this video.
Jamie Tate's Rukkus Room?
@@jimwarner1187 Yes. Jamie has retired as of August 2024. Rukkus Room has been taken over by David Dorn and is now called Farm Land studios.
Man keep having your guests play through their gear so we can hear it ! Thank you.
That's the plan!
This is the one of the best rundowns ever… covers everything start to finish and Rob was great at explaining why and when he chooses to use each piece of gear. Really fantastic… kudos!
So great!!! Keep the Nashville session guitarist rig rundowns coming. These guys are so talented, always have killer gear and are super humble.
This guy is wonderful. Really enjoy this conversation.
What a blessing it is to live in Nashville, man you can never get bored, I mean every day you can enjoy a good gig and watch great bands and guitarists, man what more do you need
Great guitar gear and even better guitars, TOP
Tnx John & Rob McNelley 👍
Rob is The Boss. Great guy and soo much fun. No clue who Paul is, but what a human being. RESPECT!!
I can attest to how great Rob not only sounds but plays. He played on a number of tracks on my latest album via producer Tom Hambridge. We recorded right there at Soundstage Studios. In addition to being a super nice guy, he's a treasure of a musician. Thanks for this video, and no thanks for the money I'll probably be spending on new gear as a result, LOL!!!
what an excellent rig rundown this was. here`s an amazing guitarist that KNOWS his equipment and is then able to explain how he uses it. and then plays great examples of what he`s talking about! informative as hell. John B also did a great job of moving things along. thank you
Touching story about how he got his father's telecaster back. Another great episode John and Gang
This may be one of the best rig run downs that you have done. It's like a current backroom secrets to current playing situations that only the pros share with each other.
Hellll yeah! So great seeing Rob and these other Nashville Session guys getting some Premier guitar love!!
Great interview Rob ! Your honesty and matter of factness, blend perfectly with your witty sarcasm. Love your playing and your tone !
Cheers from Toronto, Canada 🍁
Keep the studio players rig rundowns coming!! Truly talented players that understand tone!! 🤘
As ever, a great video, John. Really interesting insight to this superb player’s equipment 👍🎸
Great episode! Love Rob's playing and cool gear insight!
Such a killer player. Full of feel and personality and, well, excitement.
Rob is the coolest - total badaas, but comes across as the most down to earth guy!
Rob is a legend. What a monster player!
Congratulations Rob on your Rig Rundown! Proud of you man!
Great to see you killing it Rob. If you even see this comment, this is Kitty Hopkins' son Kyle. You may or may not know she passed away in late 2018. She'd be so happy to see your success. Especially the fact that you've been playing with Seger as she was such a huge fan. She took me to see you with the Great Shakes at some small bar in Nipper's corner probably 25 or more years ago and I was so blown away by your playing and have been a fan ever since. I'll definitely have to come check you out next time you're at the Underdog or another local venue. ✌️ Kyle Hopkins.
Kyle! Great to hear from you...Sorry to hear about Kitty. She was such a cool lady. The only person I ever knew that saw Hendrix at Woodstock. Yes, come see us play and say hi. I'd love to see you. Happy holidays!
rob is awesome. thanks guys. loved the gear setup and definitely learned stuff- thanks so much.
Great rundown, it’s so good listening to real pro players talking about how they ply their trade & demonstrate their the tools they use, a total education & so inspirational!
38:52 "I don't use a lot of gain from pedals..." then pause at 57:09 and see every dirt pedal is set to 50% or higher gain/drive - and that Scarab fuzz is at 100% full on fuzz. 🤣We try to convince ourselves we don't need pedals, and yet... 😁 Great rundown, Premier Guitar! Superb player and a hidden gem.
Class act and yet another GREAT AND AWESOME RR...damn, Rig Rundowns are one of mankind's top-5 inventions, behind the Les Paul, Telecaster & Stratocaster😅
Great discussion! These studio guys are some of the best and usually something for everyone.
Ryan Wariner, and Justin Butler…two amazing guitar slingers. And Justin does amazing work on vintage amps and effects.
This was fun and interesting! I never get bored of watching and seeing what other guys are using in their rig! thanks John and PG!!!! You guys are great!!!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Awesome rig rundown 💯😎 Rob has become a Nashville legend 😃
Great RR with Rob. I like how you guys sorta reminded us that most pedal combinations work best if each pedal you use is in it's "minimum" setting capacity. If you're going to stack things, you need to keep them all in check so they don't fight for attention in the mix. Most new players think "more is better", but that is seldom, if ever, the case. Less is usually more, like in "losing the bass".
Man-- great video! Can't believe 1.5 hours went by that fast-- well done!
Glad you enjoyed it
Love his pragmatic attitude and approach! Thanks!
Every tone was gold! Great player too - great episode
Tele story is about as golden as it gets.
Great video .
That EF86 clean gave me chills...
“Less gain = more rock”….I love it. Ya’ll should read “Behind The Glass”.
❤mymy. That golden guitar and it’s owner sound amazing.
Great episode guys!
“Two tone knobs. None of them where you need them.”
Tremendous!!! 😂
Rob is such a great guitarist and person!!
WOW Never heard of Rob till now. What a Killer humble talent. John Jorgenson told me about Matchless about 30 years ago, I ordered one the exact same colour❤ Still own it.
Rob has a few great videos with Brett Papa on his YT Channel you may dig! Cheers!✌🏽
@ thank you so much.
Rob is THE MAN
Great interview, very educational.
Really good rig rundown.
The guy says “You know” a lot though “you know”
And Bolinger says "that's great!"
Great Interview, great listening experience, I loved it! thanks
I really like Rob. My kinda guy. Thanks gentlemen.
Thoroughly enjoyed this one
Loving seeing these session players. Awesome work @Premier Guitar!
Holy crap ,that Matchless !
Great hang! Rob is such a talented dude and super cool. Now I gotta get me one of those scarab fuzz boxes…
I love Rig Rundown!!!!
That tele story got me a little choked up
Great interview! Love Rob
Love the SV20H. I had my bright cap snipped out entirely and it really was the icing on the cake
Great sit down chat as always
Yessir, so glad I ran into this, I did not know of this guy, I recently came to know "Uncle Larry" through his "Homeskoolin'" thing. This guy is fantastic also, cool stories, I love it, thanks John, fantasic as usual
Killer player and great tones 👍
I heard Rob has the MOSt MOStortions.
MOSt people would say that
Don't know this dude, but the studio guys always have the best RRs.
Thank you definitely improved my life
One of my all time favourite players,.........
0:55 those P90's sound INCREDIBLE!!
Loved it. Learned a lot and going to try a couple of things you are using.
Glad it was helpful!
Rob, you are the coolest bro!
Very sweet and funny guy.. that known much about classic tones.. and cool skills
This video is gonna make me buy and resell the Marshall SV20 for the 6th time.
Great all around player!
I love these sit down studio rrd's... we get some stock, some shop and some barrel
This is great, thank you both.
"Bass players, shut up and play your note"... LOL! John rules!
If Rob ever gets on a roll song writing or teams up with someone he would be a mega star
Love you, Rob!
Love this!
Another great rig rundown! Love these Nashville ones. But what's up with the bass player hate from JB? ;-) I think he owes us a rig rundown or two from some of Nashville's first call bassists! I want to see some old P basses and Ampegs (or whatever it is they're using there these days).
That was a sweet rundown, maybe one of the best! I would love to hear just a little how your interview partners set up their guitars. Relief, action aso. Think that would be interesting to hear, but maybe it‘s just me😅
Those ultex picks are awesome
People venerate this current crop of Nashville guitar players while complaining that all of the music coming out of Nashville sucks... I'll just eat my popcorn and look at the cool gear lol
I remember Tom saying, "Man, you've got to move to Nashville"
awesome video, great guy and a killer musician! when is Guthrie Trapp's one coming out? I think he mentioned it 6 months ago on his channel
Giving Meshuggah’s tech “yeah yeah” a run for his money at 6:30 😂
I've seen Rob 100 times with Jackie Wilson in 2006 and 07 , sat with Robert Plant on my porch on 17th and Charlotte in 2007 , my neighbor was Matt Straw his tech. Blah blah , dealt with Glaser 25 years.
Chirpy slide sounds so good
So he turn the Marshall on without connecting to a speaker? 🤔
Good lighting
These Session guys are the Real " Heros " of music as we know it and Love it....and Rob is so Comical without trying to be , Seems like a Fantastic guy and killer player.
This guy's legit!
“Other than the mod it’s stock.”
Rick uses a Paul Rivera Modified Deluxe Reverb.So did every studio in the 70s. In L.A.
First! stoked for this
6:59 lol, which one has the freshest strings. Very true.
Hey I use 12's and 13's on my strat also!!
the pickup in the rubber bridge is most likely a Artec pickup you can get them for like 20 bucks.
I can get u one for 80
"two tone knobs and none where you need it" FACT!!
Oh I want. The p90 gold top
I want to be John Bohlinger when I grow up
Rob mentioned that he's been working on an album of his own. When will it be available, and how can we buy a copy? Thanks.
Hey there--if you search for me on Apple music, or Spotify, you will find some new music! Dropping more songs after the start of the year... Follow me on socials, and you'll know everything as it happens! Thanks for the interest
How does he unplug the tube amps and leave them on??? How are they not fritzing out without seeing a load from a cab?? (He’s not using a switching system.) All of his amps, including the deluxe reverb, are running into the Carr in the other room. Help me understand please…
If the amp is on standby, you can unplug the speaker jack without hurting your transformer. I promise, no amps were harmed during the filming of this rig rundown!
@@rmcnelley I've been playing for 40 years and I'm still learning something new every day. I am so paranoid, I shut off the tube amp when unplugging the speaker cable. I didn't know I'm ok to unplug the speaker cable if the amp is on standby. Thank you thank you for the explanation - this was a FABULOUS rig rundown!
That Silvertine sounds really "synth like"!...
Does he mention what speaker he’s using? I might have missed it
I think he said WGS 65 watt. WGS's take on the Celestion G12-65.
Yes, it is the WGS ET65. Love that speaker
@@rmcnelley Thanks Rob! Lots of love for that speaker
Haha. Wow. I have two cabs with ET-65s and because of their price and somewhat lack of notoriety, I haven’t really given them a fair chance.
How does JB look like a giant sitting right next to this man?