Chris to me is like Mike Campbell from the Heartbreakers, he's the guy behind the famous front person who adds all the cool textures that make the song special.
😂 this band is nothing like petty and the heartbreakers. Tom petty never had another vocalist killed and took his spotlight then preceded to suck ass. lol I grew up through the nirvana years and remember clearly how fuckin cheesy foo fighters were from the get-go. They haven’t gotten better.
With Chris having the Ace Frehley sticker on his Les Paul Custom is proof how one guitar legend always influences the next. Ace has influenced so many people to pick up the guitar. Kiss as a band has influenced endless other bands and musicians, especially during the 70's & 80's
I’m 40. Before TH-cam these guitarists were like gods, and highly unattainable. It’s so good to see that they’re just the same as the man going about his daily work, albeit with exceptional musical talent. It makes the concept of learning and playing so much more accessible.
Used to work in radio and interviewed Chris a few times - one of the nicest guys to spend time with. Really down to earth and will enthusiastically talk bands and music for as long as you like. Great to see him here.
Been hoping this rundown would happen for 10 years! So happy to see it happen! Wish I could add more than one "like". Hope they get the chance for Dave, Pat & Nate in the near future. Thanks PG!
The level of guitar love and brotherhood in this band is so amazing. Pat giving Chris pickups, Dave buying Chris his first Foo-era guitars. Kids going to guitar stores and no one's nice to you, so true Chris! And that Chris Kies knew the pickup details and maker, so damn good. Guitar geeks who know their stuff and have such cred in so many ways. Thanks for another great RigRun.
I remember seeing No Use for A Name at a Vans party where no one showed up. There were like 10 people sitting at tables and I was the only person standing in front of the stage watching. The guys were super cool and put on a great show for me.
I remember being at Oxegen Festival in Ireland in 2005. It was a heatwave, so I decided to wander into the tent for some shade. It was so empty I could easily walk to the front barrier, barely even two rows of people were in there. The band came on, I thought the frontman looked familiar. Lo and behold, it was Chris Shiflett, and the band was Jackson United.
Yes! This is the one I've been waiting for! Chris is definitely one of my favorite guitarists. Also a big fan of NUFAN! Very happy to hear references to it here.
Fantastic rig rundown of the “Colour Guy”. Shifty is such a great guy. I also love the session he did with Fender Play. I love it when guys like Chris give back to the aspirational rock guitarist. A great sign of his character. Thank you!!
Great run down. Way back in the No Use For A Name days we shared a studio and I use to lend my guitar gear out to them for studio sessions. I think he's covered on gear now, lol!
Great video, I love that Mr. Shiflett is still taking the big air movers out on the road with him. Nothing quite like the wall of sound that comes from big amps.
What Chris says about Dave buying him new guitars, very much mirrors what happened when Pat Smear joined Nirvana. Because according to a 2011 interview with Guitar world, Pat had no pot to piss in and worked at the SST record store, just to keep himself fed. It was at that store that Kurt Cobain met him one day and said, “Excuse me, you look familiar, aren't you…?” So Pat who knew Courtney struck up a conversation and was offered the spot as guitarist for Nirvana straight away. But in order for him to get to Seattle, he had to pawn his last remaining guitar. So Kurt picked Pat up from the airport and went, “Where's your guitar?” And after hearing about how down on his luck Pat was said “No problem, I have a relationship with Fender, they'll hook you up.” and pushing a “Nirvana Inc.” Credit card in his hands. So Pat showed up at rehearsal and Dave and Krist were going “We actually have Pat Smear from the Germs in our band, how awesome is that?” followed by “But how on earth is he still alive?” Kurt gave Pat a blue Mosrite to use before the Fender deal supplied him with Strats. Pat can be seen using the Mosrite on the band's SNL performance. Pat also recalled that Fender would send over cheap budget strats for the band to smash up, but that he and Kurt actually liked those cheap ones better than the Custom shop strats Fender supplied them with.
Chris is one of those guitar players who never gets mentioned in conversation of great guitar players but deserves to be on that list. He’s an amazing guitarist.
Why does everyone in the Foo’s seem like great guys? Great interview, love when the guys actually play everything. So many are just show and tell without much playing. Great job P.G.
@@lueysixty-six7300 Yeah, I'd have to agree with you. I think all of them started out as legit fans and just get it. Totally regular dude types with no egos. Starts from the top, too.
I think because Dave wanted that by design. Egos and tough personalities can be a cancer to any touring band and Dave would be very aware of that. Just my thought. They do all seem like great guys and I hope they are holding up with the loss.
Thanks for the thorough walkthrough! Instead of tap dancing, why do these guys not jump into the Fractal world for example ? A few patches, a few scenes, boom, problem solved :)
Super cool rundown. So many of these end up sounding awkward as if the "star" can't wait to get out of there. This was a breath of fresh air, so casual. Big thumbs up to Shifty👍👍
Chris is such a good dude. Every time I've met him he's so chill and willing to talk gear, and he seems like he's genuinely interested in what you have to say!
The unsung hero of the Foos. Dave of course gets all the spotlight, Taylor (RIP) to a lesser degree too, and deservedly so, but Chris is such a solid and professional guitarist. Watch any live video of theirs, while Dave is running around the stage with his huge showmanship and energy, Chris is in the background holding it together.
Easily one of my favorite rig rundowns ever. Been waiting for this one since the beginning. Thanks for doin it!! Love Chris and the boiz as if they were brothers of mine!!
Wow! What an awesome episode and a lovely guy! Years ago I sold my Explorer to buy an acoustic… and regretted it ever since. Chris, you’ve inspired me to get one again! 😁
The explanation that Dave gives about the three guys and their tone/approach to guitar on the documentary when they were recording Wasting Light is probably the best. He says Chris is the skilled precision guy, Dave himself sort of up the middle rhythm/lead, and Pat is the power and noise that completes it. The fact that they are all so regular and “normal” about it all is probably why they are so successful. Great video!!
The speaker noise during the interview is awful. Put good noisegates in each amps signal chain. Zuul or dbx266xl/dbx166xl will get rid of that airy noise. I'm surprised at this level that it wasnt applied.
My favorite Shifty sounds were on the tour right after Wasting Light came out, Vox AC30, Fender Bassman (w/ bckups), he was very clear and heard properly in the mix. Now, the thing is, the original Marshalls obviously had lineage from the Bassman, did the Super Leads go that bit too far into the hi-gain? If so, then the Friedmans are that far it's going towards mush.... I always wondered if this contributed to his parts sitting back a little in the mix (though not so much recently actually, (re. the tribute shows) ) Also, I think the reason for him switching would have been the reliability of the vintage Vox and Fender amps vs the brand new heads. (also, if your ever renting(which I doubt that band would ever need to) you'd always be able to get an AC30 or a Marshall head....)
Loved this rig rundown! Thanks for finally bringing one of the coolest rock guitar players of this generation! Now we could have a Foo Fighters episode with all the guys! 🤘 it's long overdue, c'mon fam!!!!
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Chris is such a great dude! This is one of the best Rig Rundowns EVER!
totally. i love how he actually plays the riffs through it. very good pace interview
don't ga y it all up Justin. We know, algo
Been waiting for this for years!! Now I'm hoping for Pat's someday!
Pat has the coolest guitars
@@scottwarner6357 He really does. I love everything he has!
I’m hoping for Dave Grohl’s someday!
I NEED one of those double cut les Paul's.
Definitely, maybe even Dave’s would be cool
Chris to me is like Mike Campbell from the Heartbreakers, he's the guy behind the famous front person who adds all the cool textures that make the song special.
That tone he has on that 59' sounds like ass. Seriously.
I agree. Dig it, man
😂 this band is nothing like petty and the heartbreakers. Tom petty never had another vocalist killed and took his spotlight then preceded to suck ass. lol I grew up through the nirvana years and remember clearly how fuckin cheesy foo fighters were from the get-go. They haven’t gotten better.
The story about Dave buying Chris some guitars when he joined Foo Fighters is heart warming, Great video!
Now tell the story about what Dave did to Taylor
@@5urg3x what did he do?
@@toke7342 Taylor told Dave he didn’t want to tour as much anymore and the schedule was too much for him.
@@5urg3x lol you mean that Rolling Stone article that was BS?
@@bacoraforever Except it wasn’t.
With Chris having the Ace Frehley sticker on his Les Paul Custom is proof how one guitar legend always influences the next. Ace has influenced so many people to pick up the guitar. Kiss as a band has influenced endless other bands and musicians, especially during the 70's & 80's
And he's influenced a lot of the best. John 5, Chris, the brothers Hawkins. Big Frehley fans end up being nice guitar gods at their best.
I’m 40. Before TH-cam these guitarists were like gods, and highly unattainable. It’s so good to see that they’re just the same as the man going about his daily work, albeit with exceptional musical talent. It makes the concept of learning and playing so much more accessible.
NAH, They are Godz ! We suck.
The god thing is in your head.
God isnt even a god
Used to work in radio and interviewed Chris a few times - one of the nicest guys to spend time with. Really down to earth and will enthusiastically talk bands and music for as long as you like. Great to see him here.
Been hoping this rundown would happen for 10 years! So happy to see it happen! Wish I could add more than one "like". Hope they get the chance for Dave, Pat & Nate in the near future. Thanks PG!
I’ve been hoping for 11.
I love that He and Pat seem to still love geeking out about gear. What a great episode!
What a genuine bloke, very down to earth. Exceptional guitar tones.
The level of guitar love and brotherhood in this band is so amazing. Pat giving Chris pickups, Dave buying Chris his first Foo-era guitars. Kids going to guitar stores and no one's nice to you, so true Chris! And that Chris Kies knew the pickup details and maker, so damn good. Guitar geeks who know their stuff and have such cred in so many ways. Thanks for another great RigRun.
I remember seeing No Use for A Name at a Vans party where no one showed up. There were like 10 people sitting at tables and I was the only person standing in front of the stage watching. The guys were super cool and put on a great show for me.
No Use gets more underrated by the year
Three month weekend guitar solo is my all time favourite
I remember being at Oxegen Festival in Ireland in 2005. It was a heatwave, so I decided to wander into the tent for some shade. It was so empty I could easily walk to the front barrier, barely even two rows of people were in there. The band came on, I thought the frontman looked familiar. Lo and behold, it was Chris Shiflett, and the band was Jackson United.
Brought a tear to my eye when he started playing the outro of Aurora :( rest in peace Taylor
Yes! This is the one I've been waiting for! Chris is definitely one of my favorite guitarists. Also a big fan of NUFAN! Very happy to hear references to it here.
His voice reminds me of Pete Thorn for some reason. Awesome rig rundown... 🏆
Beautiful video, Chris is a great musician and mix incredible with the Foo´s. I hope they´re comming back soon ❤
Fantastic rig rundown of the “Colour Guy”. Shifty is such a great guy. I also love the session he did with Fender Play. I love it when guys like Chris give back to the aspirational rock guitarist. A great sign of his character. Thank you!!
It's 2023 and I just knew that Chris Shiflett is a gunner LOL 🤣
Once a Gunner, always a Gunner #COYG
Great run down. Way back in the No Use For A Name days we shared a studio and I use to lend my guitar gear out to them for studio sessions. I think he's covered on gear now, lol!
Such a killer player & a monster rig! 👑
Same with you!
The fact that this amazing man is still playing his Gibson guitars with broken headstocks is freaking awesome!
Totally agree, his take on vintage has made me rethink my views. Awesome guy.
Great video, I love that Mr. Shiflett is still taking the big air movers out on the road with him. Nothing quite like the wall of sound that comes from big amps.
Probably the sickest collection of Gibsons I’ve ever seen from a Fender artist 😂
Yeah, it kinda seems like he'll play the guitars that Fender makes specifically for him, but he actually buys Gibsons.
What Chris says about Dave buying him new guitars, very much mirrors what happened when Pat Smear joined Nirvana. Because according to a 2011 interview with Guitar world, Pat had no pot to piss in and worked at the SST record store, just to keep himself fed.
It was at that store that Kurt Cobain met him one day and said, “Excuse me, you look familiar, aren't you…?” So Pat who knew Courtney struck up a conversation and was offered the spot as guitarist for Nirvana straight away. But in order for him to get to Seattle, he had to pawn his last remaining guitar.
So Kurt picked Pat up from the airport and went, “Where's your guitar?” And after hearing about how down on his luck Pat was said “No problem, I have a relationship with Fender, they'll hook you up.” and pushing a “Nirvana Inc.” Credit card in his hands.
So Pat showed up at rehearsal and Dave and Krist were going “We actually have Pat Smear from the Germs in our band, how awesome is that?” followed by “But how on earth is he still alive?” Kurt gave Pat a blue Mosrite to use before the Fender deal supplied him with Strats. Pat can be seen using the Mosrite on the band's SNL performance.
Pat also recalled that Fender would send over cheap budget strats for the band to smash up, but that he and Kurt actually liked those cheap ones better than the Custom shop strats Fender supplied them with.
oh i love that he sampled Aurora, thats my favorite song :)
chris seems like a really cool dude :) :)
One of my favorite guitar players, ever. Obviously loved his work in NUFAN, what a great dude and killer rig. Great video guys.
Chris is one of those guitar players who never gets mentioned in conversation of great guitar players but deserves to be on that list. He’s an amazing guitarist.
Thank you for mentioning Tony and NUFAN. Been following Shifty’s career since those days. Dope rig rundown.
The beginning of this vid is terrible! Dude.
Nice to see a professional using actual tube amps and pedals.
I see a lot of bands live every year - I can't think of one guitarist in any of those bands that plays anything other than tube amps.
I’m this much of a moron: I see the tag 34:26 and read it “Chris Shittiest Pedalboard” and thought damn that’s mean.
Why does everyone in the Foo’s seem like great guys? Great interview, love when the guys actually play everything. So many are just show and tell without much playing. Great job P.G.
I think because every single one of them have long been in bands that are big...but they aren't the "star" members...so prima Donna BS never set in.
@@lueysixty-six7300 Yeah, I'd have to agree with you. I think all of them started out as legit fans and just get it. Totally regular dude types with no egos. Starts from the top, too.
I think because Dave wanted that by design. Egos and tough personalities can be a cancer to any touring band and Dave would be very aware of that. Just my thought. They do all seem like great guys and I hope they are holding up with the loss.
That probably explains the lack of danger in the music.
Anyone see the ghost walk across at 4:41
Thanks for the thorough walkthrough!
Instead of tap dancing, why do these guys not jump into the Fractal world for example ? A few patches, a few scenes, boom, problem solved :)
Super cool rundown. So many of these end up sounding awkward as if the "star" can't wait to get out of there. This was a breath of fresh air, so casual.
Big thumbs up to Shifty👍👍
How can you not know if the string gauges you use are 10-46 or 10-52 ? Strange! 😬
What a great rig rundown! Chris is so down to earth and just seems like a kul dude living the dream
That's how I feel about every member of the Foo's!
PG's Chris always seems to be so well informed during his rundown interviews! Never change Chris!!!!🎸🎸🎸🎸
Chris is such a good dude. Every time I've met him he's so chill and willing to talk gear, and he seems like he's genuinely interested in what you have to say!
Is it just me or Chris has a great radio/ narrator voice?
Chris has a podcast show you can check out. He does give that radio DJ vibe.
Chris is such a cool dude, great guitar player always enjoyed whatever he does
Love this fukn guy! Punk rock legend! Him and his brother, both!
Probably one of the coolest Rig rundowns in a while. You can tell Chris is such a nice guy!
this is awesome. i hoped we'd get a FF rig rundown eventually. hearing Times Like These like that was awesome.
Great rig rundown of a great and super versatile guitarist, who sounds like a great guy! Keep rocking shifty!
Mr. Shiflett is such a cool down to earth gear geek. Love the episode, good job PG!
Grande Tío Guitar!
Just realized, Chris sounds exactly like Pete Thorn 😆😆
My thoughts exactly 🤣.
Stoked he mentioned No Use For a Name. More people should know them. #RIPTonySly
Don’t go chasin rainbows!!
Finally!!!! I’ve been waiting for this forever!!!!
interviewer is clueless.. he’d be better stripping the copper wire from vacant house
Turn the effects down , sounds horrible
400 ms is the PERFECT delay time. I don't know what it is, but it works, for me, for almost everything.
Foo Fighters was always great. But after Chris came into the band, the band went to be a better band.
The unsung hero of the Foos. Dave of course gets all the spotlight, Taylor (RIP) to a lesser degree too, and deservedly so, but Chris is such a solid and professional guitarist. Watch any live video of theirs, while Dave is running around the stage with his huge showmanship and energy, Chris is in the background holding it together.
Love how they are as cool as you would expect them to be. The foos have cemented themselves in legend.
I came here with charitable intentions but of course the foo fighters are fucking gunners 😂
Love this. Chris is so awesome. Like many others have said, would love to see Pat, Dave and Nate’s rig rundown
One of my favorite rundowns ever, awesome!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Easily one of my favorite rig rundowns ever. Been waiting for this one since the beginning. Thanks for doin it!! Love Chris and the boiz as if they were brothers of mine!!
make one with Gaz Coombes from SUPERGRASS!!!!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷🇧🇷
R.I.P Taylor Hawkins
Half an hour just flew by… one of the entertaining rundown in a while 🙌🏻
Wow! What an awesome episode and a lovely guy! Years ago I sold my Explorer to buy an acoustic… and regretted it ever since. Chris, you’ve inspired me to get one again! 😁
What a laid back cool dude! That’s why he got the gig and kept the gig.
Please stop naming guitars after Arsenal players. Auba left and now Tierney left. jinxing them :) Love and respect otherwise :)
The explanation that Dave gives about the three guys and their tone/approach to guitar on the documentary when they were recording Wasting Light is probably the best. He says Chris is the skilled precision guy, Dave himself sort of up the middle rhythm/lead, and Pat is the power and noise that completes it. The fact that they are all so regular and “normal” about it all is probably why they are so successful. Great video!!
Now do his brother!
Scott Shiflett bass rig setup!!!
"Aurora, not sure if you know that song" 🤣 bro that is THE song. Shame I never got to see it live
This was awesome. I love listening to and watching Shifty talk Foo guitars. It sure feels like they will continue. Also, he has great Vans on!
Chris is such a cool guy. Knows what he likes.
Who’s the Smart Guitar player that uses WIZARD amps at the foo fighters concerts then? Dave? 🤘
We need a Dave Grohl rig video
The speaker noise during the interview is awful.
Put good noisegates in each amps signal chain. Zuul or dbx266xl/dbx166xl will get rid of that airy noise. I'm surprised at this level that it wasnt applied.
Man that Vox sounds 10x better than the Friedman. Wish he only played through that.
My favorite Shifty sounds were on the tour right after Wasting Light came out, Vox AC30, Fender Bassman (w/ bckups), he was very clear and heard properly in the mix.
Now, the thing is, the original Marshalls obviously had lineage from the Bassman, did the Super Leads go that bit too far into the hi-gain? If so, then the Friedmans are that far it's going towards mush.... I always wondered if this contributed to his parts sitting back a little in the mix (though not so much recently actually, (re. the tribute shows) )
Also, I think the reason for him switching would have been the reliability of the vintage Vox and Fender amps vs the brand new heads.
(also, if your ever renting(which I doubt that band would ever need to) you'd always be able to get an AC30 or a Marshall head....)
Chris Shiflett is an absolute mensch; humble, confident, skilled, team player. Great to see him getting a Rundown!
Nice engman style
do John Frusciante 💥🎸
Finally! Been waiting for this! Such a kick ass rig!
Imagine getting two guitars from Dave Grohl lmao
Some trash talk with Arsenal. His guitars have played at Wembley more than the players on his straps
I'm still waiting for Frusciante's rig.... Maybe one day....
Loved this rig rundown! Thanks for finally bringing one of the coolest rock guitar players of this generation! Now we could have a Foo Fighters episode with all the guys! 🤘 it's long overdue, c'mon fam!!!!
That opening tone is horrible
Can't wait for the Smashing Pumpkins Rig Rundown!
DO A VIDEO WITH PAT TOO!!
And an Arsenal fan too ??!! Go Gunners 💪
Its only me or anybody else noticed that ???
If You close Your eyes and just listen to Chris, his voice is @PeteThorn :D
This is great hearing Chris talk like there's still a future for the Foos after the loss of Taylor ❤️❤️
How long before we get a Shifty Gibson Signature?
Not a big fan of foo fighters music, but as soon as this guy started playing, you knew he's 100% feel. Awesome.
How can anybody not love Shifty? Such a cool guy!
Great rig rundown, and you can tell Chris knows his rig by tweaking his stuff and not being a big deal, cool guy
Hi Premier Guitar, please consider a Rig Rundown of Dave Grohl, Pat Smear & Nate Mendel.
This episode is insightful, Thank You Guys.
Yessss shiftyyyy 🖤
Very surprised to learn that a) he's a football fan (or soccer fan if you want) and b) supports Arsenal :-p
Arsenal supporter, great guitarist, nice guy. Brilliant
Love him even more with the Arsenal pins!
That was great! Please get a rig rundown from Nate Mendel too. :)
PLEASE DO PAT, DAVE AND NATE TOO IN JESUS NAME
Thought I was watching old school Premier Guitar for a second there at 31:10