There's a lot of negativity out here...but not from real musicians. I've been playing for 45 years, and find KWS knowledgable and sharing with his knowledge, not to mention incredible in concert. He's the real thing, not a clone...he's completely his own person, and he knows tone. When you've achieved 1/10th of what he has, you're going to realize how petty that negativity is.
Rebecca is still the best interviewer Premiere has ever had. She asks the questions, knows her stuff, let’s the person answer and doesn’t “fanboy” or try to overstep like all the others
Now this is a Rig Rundown!! Talk all the shit you want but KWS is the real deal & he knows his shit about tone! All you punk ass kids who want 20 min of programmed pop stars who can't even explain their rigs so they get their techs to do it need to listen,this is how you get real honest to God T-O-N-E-! Can't believe all the hate on here,I.m.o, this is one of the best rundowns i've seen,& i think i've seen them all.
I've seen Kenny many times with the Experience Hendrix tours and every time he brings down the house. He is a tremendous player! Very special to see live.
I havent heard ANY of these rig rundown shows that were nearly as informative. He talks about Dumble, Hand wired gear, shows HOW he gets his tone.. Most of the other interviews just say "Yea, thats my amp and pedal".. and using a 15 watt amp in an arena.. WOW! Line 6 wireless? thats awesome! I paid gobs of money for Shure, UHF, even Nady. Line 6 would already have been my next choice, now its confirmed. This is definatley one of the best rig rundown's I've seen yet. Doesn't matter weather I like him or not, what I think of his music and all.
Line 6 G50/G90 (Exact same thing, except one is a rack mount) are great. Haven't needed anything else myself and seeing world touring dudes not needing anything else either helps haha
Ken Rowe Me What's not to like. He's a killer blues player I saw him live a few months ago and he was by far one of the best guitar players I've ever seen live and I've seen McLaughlin, Malmsteen, Steve Vai, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes and many more. Trust me he's good an original. He puts his own touch and spin on everything he plays.
I saw him play in Santa Barbara. A Jimi Hendrix tribute. He blew every other guitar player away. Maybe the best I ever saw. If you get a chance go see him live
One of the best Rig Rundowns! Kenny knows his stuff and is able to explain everything so you can understand it. He is enthusiastic, does not seem rushed and demoed his pedals and the sound that he gets from each.
He is carrying the blue's torch for many of us..I have been listening to his music for many many years and his skills keeps growing .Great player and Singer in my book!
Boy are there some stupid comments here.This is one of the best rig rundown I've seen he not only did it himself no guitar tech he tells you why and shows you how he uses what he does.and for all the shit talker on here you not real guitar players or you wouldn't talk like that. every player is looking for tones they want.if you don;t like what he does you have no need to watch this.
Thanks to Mr Shepherd, this was the best rig rundown I have ever heard, he explained ever piece of gear in detail and in plain English. Ms. Dirks also did a fine interview, asking good questions, in the right places, well done.
This is an awesome rig rundown. Kenny actually demonstrates what the pedals sound like and how he uses them. He knows his shit and explains everything in great detail. On most rig rundown episodes, the artist doesn't demonstrate what the amps or the pedals sound like..and even worse, they have the guitar tech guy do it for them.
Anyone who hates on this guy is jealous and isn't a historian of blues or music in general because everything comes from people who lived before you did. People said Stevie copied Hendrix but he was clearly was paying homage the same way Kenny Wayne Sheppard does for Stevie and Hendrix too. Imagine how much fun he's having being able to play blues on the most advanced level with that kind of speeds. forget about it What's not to like. He's a killer blues player I saw him live a few months ago and he was by far one of the best guitar players I've ever seen live and I've seen McLaughlin, Malmsteen, Steve Vai, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes and many more. Trust me he's good an original. He puts his own touch and spin on everything he plays.
Totally agree on this. There is an undercurrent of 'haters' on KWS that lazily lay claim him to be an SRV clone. Clearly, this same group have two things in common: 1) They must not listen to/hear SRV very much 2) They must think SRV was an all-original and never actually listened to someone like Albert King. Listen to SRV, you're hearing a lot of Albert in there. Listen to Clapton, you're hearing a lot of Freddie King in there. This isn't to say these are the only influences hear in their styles, but they're clearly coming through. Now, fast forward to KWS and some people can only seem to hear SRV... but, in truth, there is no more SRV in KWS than there was Albert King in SRV. Haters need to learn some history and go back beyond their revered hero(es) to understand and appreciate how they're all building on those that came before them. One thing I love and appreciate about Clapton is his dedication and attention to paying homage to those that came before him on on whom he founded his own style. His contributions to the understanding and appreciation of the lineage of blues guitarists, styles, and sounds might run a close second to this influence on those that have since followed him. And today, we have a contemporary blues artist in Shepherd (and others) who CLEARLY appreciate that what THEY do today is built on the influences of those that came before. Meanwhile, uninformed/ill-informed haters continue to hate. Read a book, man. Listen to older artists and walk forward through history... you'll clearly hear them in each other's playing styles, and SRV was no less influenced by his predecessors/heroes than Kenny was by his, SRV being one of them.
I think it's pretty cool when the artist shows his stuff himself rather than the roadies (sorry guys, you are all great but still nicer with the artist closer to the crowd)
Well that sounds really cool we came across a new way to serve music we'd like to hear everybody's opinion call Roger and I started this about 3 years ago got some good people working with me they gave me an opportunity I think we're coming together pretty good I enjoy the music I select pick out or even accept from the fans I'm glad people are listening we got a lot of things we can do and I got a great outfit to work with thank you TH-cam
Can anyone be a little respectful about this great guitar player? maybe he used to sound just as SRV, but... he´s still on the road, playing his own music... sounds so jelaous! anyone here´s a guitar player?
People been hating on Kenny for a long long time, nothing new in that. The fact that he tours pretty much non stop playing to thousands and thousands of people, hundreds of thousands i am sure by now have enjoyed his live performances. He dont give two fucks about what all you losers think, why would he. Hes good looking, plays with shitload of passion and soul, people like BB king and Buddy Guy dont play with pretenders, and they dont care about race or age, they care if a cat can play, and Kenny can play, his 20 yr career is a testament to that. When he first broke people said he would be gone in a year or two, one hit wonder, etc etc... well hes still playing looks healthy and happy, more power to him. Haters keep hating, its what you do best.
Clearly one of the best rig rundowns on you tube. First of all the interviewer never gets in the way. Why should you when you have someone like KWS, who is clearly knowledgeable and well spoken about every aspect of his gear. He’s really a great spokesman.
Thanks to Premier Guitar and more especially to Mr. Shepard for this rundown. KWS, thanks man for explaining in such detail. Truly a help to the less knowledgeable such as myself.
What a great Rig Rundown, so much knowledge about all his guitars, amps, and pedals. He is a great player and singer. I like the respect she showed to Rebecca, a real gentleman with class. Thank you.
Why are you here, with negativity? KWS is the best guitar player ever..seen him live..great band too! KWS has it all, personality, looks, talent! He's famous, you're not.
I've watched a lot of rig rundowns and this is by far the best one yet. I found it so informative and inspirational. Too many crybabies in the comments section. Basically every guitar player in the last 40-50 years has "ripped off" the guys that came before him…mainly because they were inspired by Chuck Berry, Albert King, Bo Diddley, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters (where did the name "Rolling Stones" come from again?), or whoever else you want to name. None of you people could hold a candle to KWS. And yes, for those of us who really love blues music, he's one of a very small few that are carrying the torch these days. Great stuff!
Kenny Wayne has great tone. Analog Mike rocks. I love this pedal selection. The Fender amps sound way better than I would have ever imagined. Love the George L's. Everything about this is setup is excellent. And simple! Gotta get one of those Octavias. So sweet. Rock on Kenny Wayne!!
This was a great video. Rock-n-roll is all derivative - so let us not start talking falsely now - the hour is getting late. Check out Sister Rosetta Tharpe to see a female gospel singer and guitar player who influenced Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley - she was asked what she thought of rock-n-roll in the 1950's and she said she had been playing that music for 20 years - it's just fast rhythm and blues.
"When I was fifteen I was hanging out with Billy Gibbons" I love how casual he says that...oh you know, just chilling with one of the biggest blues guitarists of all time and he just kinda drew on my guitar...nothing unusual!
Used to see Kenny Wayne around town all the time back then, too. He was always playing at some venue here in Shreveport. Wish he would come back and do a Hometown Tour and do a bunch of local venues here when we're able to again. That'd be amazing!
Man I love Kenny. He's just a genuinely cool, down-to-earth guy. Wish he would come home. He just left Cali so there's a chance. Not sure where they moved but I'm hoping it's either here or somewhere close. I've tried pearloid picks but don't like the feel. I like the regular ole tortex purple so I can sculpt the tip to my liking and I'm good.
This is by far THE BEST "what gear do I use" video from a PRO I have ever seen. Amp settings, pedals, pedal settings ALL clearly visible. Lots of detail in this video, right down to the "disguised Dumble" and the wireless unit. Amazing. Don't think I'm not going to steal a lot of this information to use in my rig, haha.
I saw this guy in '97 on the 2nd G3 tour and he has progressed significantly based on this Rig Rundown episode; I don't think anyone can surpass his ability. K.W.S. is so articulate and on point that Rebecca Dirks (Gosh, she is soooo fuckin' beautiful!!!) barely had to ask any questions. I swear I saw Ms. Dirks' "bedroom eyes" directed at this guitar god a coupla' times...and who could blame her?
The thing is, he took the time out to speak in friendly way and share his thoughts. Well done KWS, we saw him at Ealing Town Hall a few years back, an excellent show. Cant work out why he isn't the singer though, he should be in my view.
Man i realize some people on youtube will flame any video just for the hell of it but for you guys out there who are ragging on this dude for talking to much about his rig well last I looked this is a rig rundown so do the world a favor and stfu. If you have looked at other rig rundowns you will see that kenny is one of the only guys that doesnt have his guitar tech do it. He knows his shit and he is a mean blues player to boot.
Some download better than others you got to understand everything I'm doing I'm doing from my cell phone it'll get better I got back up and these guys are great we got to kill a variety of music we've gone live we're not only just on our cell phones we're on regular radio stations and we've also gone to television so you can actually watch the show come here big screen TV I hope everybody that is logged in has enjoyed the day I was at work since the new quite a few people logged in today great day thank you
I enjoy listen to electric guitar the sound is so surreal it's piercing every note every lick has somewhere to go no matter how far down that neck pull up that sucker sends and when I hear blues I don't know what to say I never seen rips through your body unbelievable can you wearing he's his him and his group was one of the finest group we'll hear some of them later on for now keep it coming thank you for those who like it we was hoping this would happen
You're right your videos they are better than mine without a doubt but the music you brought in it's the music I listen this was the music I'm pushing I love blues blues got a really cool story all the time I love country I love everything I love music for me I want to hear it I feel it the same with the concerts and the videos like the second coming of MTV I got two more other ideas that goes with this I'm not singing yet I want to see where I go sometimes you have the idea the other person has to play you always look for somebody to back you up right you always try to buy somebody to buy and you know help you out with the money oh yeah I want that too but really I want to hear the music I don't want to hear a whole bunch of hoopla you know we got a way of putting music out there right now I mean similar casting and stuff it's the same but we're going to be a little better than that it's a new way to send music and it's all younger generations time this is a change massive for everyone I'd rather go to my house after work chill out turn my TV on and just listen to music I get to see the show and so can all customers and when I find out more about what's going on because we're just now starting this and I mean we're just now pushing this we hope everybody joins us some new way to go like you said I'm like 20 years older than most of you guys and I'm still rocking I love it there's nothing better and you guys help me get there and don't think I'm going to be sitting on the curb not enjoying every minute of this I'd like to get involved and learn a lot more all this new work we got going on with computers and stuff I wasn't there if I was already working so I was my own computer now I'm going to have some pretty weird things happening and if this is a way to get on top and be secure well if we can bring it to the public public can bring it to us and we'll put out the best advertisement they'll be times but I want this music but I know business is business too I expect you get paid just like anybody else but for now I just want to say thank you I've been working on this stuff for a couple years you have no idea how much music I've got and it's not going nowhere except with me just tell me this stuff was giving to me by people I know and I grew up back there ain't nothing like the stones trust me well I like everybody to hear it and I think we're going to try and make it so that we can keep running 24/7 but with that we might need some investors so on that note thanks for giving me your time I hope what we give you it wasn't I think you'll like it everybody today's pretty good let's see what happens if I'm thinking right get ready we're going to have some fun
Fair play Mr. Shepherd, that was informative. Nice to see someone demo their rig. TS is a better drive pedal in my opinion though, so I'd be running that close up front.
I saw Kenny back when he was THE monster, he weighed about 90lbs and looked like hell but it was one of the best show's I have seen. Killed the Monterey pop festival Hendrix strat and ripped it up. Since then I have seen him and it's just not the same.
Can't thank KWS enough for giving a personal rig tour. My humble suggestion for a tone freak like him is to burn that tuner pedal, replace the slot with a BBE Sonic Stomp pedal and add a true bypass kill switch. I always like how professional the interviewer gal is.
This is a pretty simple and basic rig compared to John Mayer. When Rebecca does the Rig Rundown for JM, it blew me away at how far JM has to to go get his sound. KWS just uses the very basics to produce such a pure sound!
I think he confused the sides of the King of Tone. The factory settings (that he said in a different rig rundown that he didn’t change) are the other way around- right side high gain,left side boost/clean
I have no idea how the king of tone is such a great amazing pedal. I own both it and the klon centaur, and the KoT honestly comes really close to matching it.
+Withnail dont feel bad. i had an original i found in a rental house. i was 15 and traded it for an ibanez gio. i contiplated suicide after i found out what i did. it had the original owners manual
For all the haters, he wasnt getting gear he thought you would like, he was getting gear he likes. He's not my favorite artist but he has the skill and puts on a great show. He's been on the hendrix tour for a reason and been around pro since he was 15. If any of you can do better then lets see it.
Excellent job, agreed best rig rundown yet. Kenny really seems like a great guy. Rebecca asked great questions. Surprised he doesn't have a compressor on the board, especially being a strat player
this is the best rig rundown, so far. Can you do one with Philip Sayce, Doyle Bramhall II, Eric Gales, Robin Trower, Pearl Jam (Mike and Stone) and Band Of Skulls? :) And another KWS 2015.
it is so cool when someone really knows their rig, sounds excited talking about it, demoing it, and doing it themselves instead of the tech? KWS and Bonamassa always deliver!
Anyone who wants to criticize Shepherd should listen to "Leadbetter Heights" his firstalbum....a seasoned pro at 15 or 16 years old getting a sound that many strive for their whole lives and never achieve
I don' t understand all this bad comments about a great player showing his gear in a very detailed way !!! are all this people just jealous? com' on listen then if you don' t like or understand the matter leave the page and go somewhere else without being offensive..
Tuner at the beginning of the chain also cuts all signal if turned on ! I do this way and when it's time to have a rest, I just switch on the tuner, no feedback or else.. Or, the best way is to put the amp on standby... But why not the tuner at the end of the chain...
"It's all fun and games until someones ears are bleeding" !!!!!! Kenny Wayne is a great player who has always had his own unique style and tone built around a blend of his influences.
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There's a lot of negativity out here...but not from real musicians. I've been playing for 45 years, and find KWS knowledgable and sharing with his knowledge, not to mention incredible in concert. He's the real thing, not a clone...he's completely his own person, and he knows tone. When you've achieved 1/10th of what he has, you're going to realize how petty that negativity is.
Rebecca is still the best interviewer Premiere has ever had. She asks the questions, knows her stuff, let’s the person answer and doesn’t “fanboy” or try to overstep like all the others
I HAVE EXACTLY THE SAME RIG! Except for the dumble amp, the two fender amps, the pedalboard and a couple of strats, I 'm almost there!
cables - I have some cables...
Now this is a Rig Rundown!! Talk all the shit you want but KWS is the real deal & he knows his shit about tone! All you punk ass kids who want 20 min of programmed pop stars who can't even explain their rigs so they get their techs to do it need to listen,this is how you get real honest to God T-O-N-E-! Can't believe all the hate on here,I.m.o, this is one of the best rundowns i've seen,& i think i've seen them all.
I feel that Jerry Cantrell knows what he's talking about. wish there was more time on his vid though
Yeah thats true there are a ton of wannabes out there for sure,& alot of smart assed morons who read way too much into the comments!
I've seen Kenny many times with the Experience Hendrix tours and every time he brings down the house. He is a tremendous player! Very special to see live.
I havent heard ANY of these rig rundown shows that were nearly as informative. He talks about Dumble, Hand wired gear, shows HOW he gets his tone.. Most of the other interviews just say "Yea, thats my amp and pedal".. and using a 15 watt amp in an arena.. WOW! Line 6 wireless? thats awesome! I paid gobs of money for Shure, UHF, even Nady. Line 6 would already have been my next choice, now its confirmed. This is definatley one of the best rig rundown's I've seen yet.
Doesn't matter weather I like him or not, what I think of his music and all.
Line 6 G50/G90 (Exact same thing, except one is a rack mount) are great. Haven't needed anything else myself and seeing world touring dudes not needing anything else either helps haha
Ken Rowe Me
What's not to like. He's a killer blues player I saw him live a few months ago and he was by far one of the best guitar players I've ever seen live and I've seen McLaughlin, Malmsteen, Steve Vai, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes and many more. Trust me he's good an original. He puts his own touch and spin on everything he plays.
check out soundgardens rig rundown
I saw him play in Santa Barbara. A Jimi Hendrix tribute. He blew every other guitar player away. Maybe the best I ever saw. If you get a chance go see him live
I agree..saw him last night, best concert I've ever seen.
One of the best Rig Rundowns! Kenny knows his stuff and is able to explain everything so you can understand it. He is enthusiastic, does not seem rushed and demoed his pedals and the sound that he gets from each.
He is carrying the blue's torch for many of us..I have been listening to his music for many many years and his skills keeps growing .Great player and Singer in my book!
He sings now?
He sang on The Place Your In, but other than that it is mainly Noah Hunt
Boy are there some stupid comments here.This is one of the best rig rundown I've seen he not only did it himself no guitar tech he tells you why and shows you how he uses what he does.and for all the shit talker on here you not real guitar players or you wouldn't talk like that. every player is looking for tones they want.if you don;t like what he does you have no need to watch this.
In my opinion it just may be the greatest rig rundown ever done.
Thanks to Mr Shepherd, this was the best rig rundown I have ever heard, he explained ever piece of gear in detail and in plain English. Ms. Dirks also did a fine interview, asking good questions, in the right places, well done.
He has great phasing/sound/band, he seems happy playing the music he loves without concern of following trends. Good luck to KWS & Band...
I came here after watching your kws video! lol
Ha! This is a great RR...&.where will this video lead you?!...the wonders of You Tube!;-)
Mike Brookfield lol. that's true. I liked that video you did on his playing.
This is an awesome rig rundown. Kenny actually demonstrates what the pedals sound like and how he uses them. He knows his shit and explains everything in great detail. On most rig rundown episodes, the artist doesn't demonstrate what the amps or the pedals sound like..and even worse, they have the guitar tech guy do it for them.
Anyone who hates on this guy is jealous and isn't a historian of blues or music in general because everything comes from people who lived before you did. People said Stevie copied Hendrix but he was clearly was paying homage the same way Kenny Wayne Sheppard does for Stevie and Hendrix too. Imagine how much fun he's having being able to play blues on the most advanced level with that kind of speeds. forget about it What's not to like. He's a killer blues player I saw him live a few months ago and he was by far one of the best guitar players I've ever seen live and I've seen McLaughlin, Malmsteen, Steve Vai, Derek Trucks, Warren Haynes and many more. Trust me he's good an original. He puts his own touch and spin on everything he plays.
Totally agree on this. There is an undercurrent of 'haters' on KWS that lazily lay claim him to be an SRV clone. Clearly, this same group have two things in common: 1) They must not listen to/hear SRV very much 2) They must think SRV was an all-original and never actually listened to someone like Albert King. Listen to SRV, you're hearing a lot of Albert in there. Listen to Clapton, you're hearing a lot of Freddie King in there. This isn't to say these are the only influences hear in their styles, but they're clearly coming through. Now, fast forward to KWS and some people can only seem to hear SRV... but, in truth, there is no more SRV in KWS than there was Albert King in SRV. Haters need to learn some history and go back beyond their revered hero(es) to understand and appreciate how they're all building on those that came before them.
One thing I love and appreciate about Clapton is his dedication and attention to paying homage to those that came before him on on whom he founded his own style. His contributions to the understanding and appreciation of the lineage of blues guitarists, styles, and sounds might run a close second to this influence on those that have since followed him. And today, we have a contemporary blues artist in Shepherd (and others) who CLEARLY appreciate that what THEY do today is built on the influences of those that came before.
Meanwhile, uninformed/ill-informed haters continue to hate. Read a book, man. Listen to older artists and walk forward through history... you'll clearly hear them in each other's playing styles, and SRV was no less influenced by his predecessors/heroes than Kenny was by his, SRV being one of them.
I think it's pretty cool when the artist shows his stuff himself rather than the roadies (sorry guys, you are all great but still nicer with the artist closer to the crowd)
Well that sounds really cool we came across a new way to serve music we'd like to hear everybody's opinion call Roger and I started this about 3 years ago got some good people working with me they gave me an opportunity I think we're coming together pretty good I enjoy the music I select pick out or even accept from the fans I'm glad people are listening we got a lot of things we can do and I got a great outfit to work with thank you TH-cam
@@rogerhinkley3718 what are you talking about?
Dudes an old man in a young mans body. Hands down the best rig rundown to date. What a cool cat!
Can anyone be a little respectful about this great guitar player? maybe he used to sound just as SRV, but... he´s still on the road, playing his own music... sounds so jelaous! anyone here´s a guitar player?
I am
Me too. I'm a sub-ham-and-egger playing lead in a classic rock cover band.
He sounded similar maybe, but one thing's missing for ANYONE to sound just like SRV is Stevie himself. 85% of the tone is in the artist's hands.
Ya I am
Ive been playing 40 years..I like his sound and style,very similar to mine.....His new Chicago Live CD is very good...Adios from Memphis
Kenny Keep Talking Keep Walking and Dont Stop Playing!
Pretty rad. Just finding out about him in 2021. Hell of a player.
People been hating on Kenny for a long long time, nothing new in that. The fact that he tours pretty much non stop playing to thousands and thousands of people, hundreds of thousands i am sure by now have enjoyed his live performances.
He dont give two fucks about what all you losers think, why would he. Hes good looking, plays with shitload of passion and soul, people like BB king and Buddy Guy dont play with pretenders, and they dont care about race or age, they care if a cat can play, and Kenny can play, his 20 yr career is a testament to that. When he first broke people said he would be gone in a year or two, one hit wonder, etc etc... well hes still playing looks healthy and happy, more power to him.
Haters keep hating, its what you do best.
Absolutely the BEST rig rundown I've had the pleasure to hear and see (and, yes, in that last part, I'm referring to Rebecca). She's a doll!
Clearly one of the best rig rundowns on you tube. First of all the interviewer never gets in the way. Why should you when you have someone like KWS, who is clearly knowledgeable and well spoken about every aspect of his gear. He’s really a great spokesman.
Thanks to Premier Guitar and more especially to Mr. Shepard for this rundown. KWS, thanks man for explaining in such detail. Truly a help to the less knowledgeable such as myself.
One of the most in-depth rundowns. Love it. Thank you Kenny and Premier Guitar :)
What a great Rig Rundown, so much knowledge about all his guitars, amps, and pedals. He is a great player and singer. I like the respect she showed to Rebecca, a real gentleman with class. Thank you.
Kenny Wayne Shepherd is a great guitar player!! Keep jammin' my Brother!!!! Keep the blues alive!!!!
I don't like KWS music but I'm a guitarist and can tell this man is a TRUE professional and a protectionist. This is this man's passion!
Why are you here, with negativity? KWS is the best guitar player ever..seen him live..great band too! KWS has it all, personality, looks, talent! He's famous, you're not.
I'd like to have a rundown of Rebecca's rig!
I was thinking the same thing; no doubt
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This is exactly why she quit premier guitar, you perverts making these sick jokes!
Steven S. Baker yes!! Rebecca Dirks, little rig , really works!!!
Is this a t-shirt ad? Sorry Kenny, shame on you premier guitar, lol distracted, yea.
I've watched a lot of rig rundowns and this is by far the best one yet. I found it so informative and inspirational. Too many crybabies in the comments section. Basically every guitar player in the last 40-50 years has "ripped off" the guys that came before him…mainly because they were inspired by Chuck Berry, Albert King, Bo Diddley, Robert Johnson, Muddy Waters (where did the name "Rolling Stones" come from again?), or whoever else you want to name. None of you people could hold a candle to KWS.
And yes, for those of us who really love blues music, he's one of a very small few that are carrying the torch these days. Great stuff!
It is a good rundown, but watch the Rob Zombie and Steve Stevens rundowns as well. Great stuff.
What is the name of the material, or if they are premade, what is the name of his pedal BOARD called? Like the actually board itself?
Kenny your awesome sharing all that technical info with us guitar slingers interview by premier guitar right on Jessica hope I got it right
Right!
But somehow it's amazing how much patience Rebecca has!
Kenny comes across as a really humble guy.
Yep. I never ran in to him around Shreveport but I'd have loved to!
Kenny Wayne has great tone. Analog Mike rocks. I love this pedal selection. The Fender amps sound way better than I would have ever imagined. Love the George L's.
Everything about this is setup is excellent. And simple! Gotta get one of those Octavias. So sweet.
Rock on Kenny Wayne!!
I could sit and watch Rig Rundowns literally all day. Love it. I'm dying for a Coheed & Cambria Rig Rundown....sometime this summer maybe?
Rebecca Dirks face is priceless at 41:00 as Kenny describes cable length.
I could watch this sort of thing all day long. How refreshing to listen to an artist who knows (and is willing to talk about) every aspect of his rig.
Excellent rig rundown. Very comprehensive. Thanks, I enjoyed every second.
Rebecca is smoking !!!!!
This was a great video. Rock-n-roll is all derivative - so let us not start talking falsely now - the hour is getting late. Check out Sister Rosetta Tharpe to see a female gospel singer and guitar player who influenced Chuck Berry, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley - she was asked what she thought of rock-n-roll in the 1950's and she said she had been playing that music for 20 years - it's just fast rhythm and blues.
Now thats passion. He loves what he is doing and does it well.
This is totally irrelevant but Rebecca Dirks is so beautiful...
Go outside more, man, you'll see much nicer.
"When I was fifteen I was hanging out with Billy Gibbons" I love how casual he says that...oh you know, just chilling with one of the biggest blues guitarists of all time and he just kinda drew on my guitar...nothing unusual!
Used to see Kenny Wayne around town all the time back then, too. He was always playing at some venue here in Shreveport. Wish he would come back and do a Hometown Tour and do a bunch of local venues here when we're able to again. That'd be amazing!
one of the best interviews on Rig Rundown... KWS is very good in the interview
Though this video is old, I just saw it as a recommendation after watching the Sweetwater video. Pretty cool to see Martha Jr. before all the patina.
Love Kenny Wayne he’s not one of these snobbby guys that sends a roadie out to tell you about the gear
I think Kenny just loves and is passionate about his gear, not his own voice.
On of the best rigdowns!!
Man I love Kenny. He's just a genuinely cool, down-to-earth guy. Wish he would come home. He just left Cali so there's a chance. Not sure where they moved but I'm hoping it's either here or somewhere close.
I've tried pearloid picks but don't like the feel. I like the regular ole tortex purple so I can sculpt the tip to my liking and I'm good.
He's on my list of best stunt players that ever lived, he's got a brutal attack when he cuts loose.
This is by far THE BEST "what gear do I use" video from a PRO I have ever seen. Amp settings, pedals, pedal settings ALL clearly visible. Lots of detail in this video, right down to the "disguised Dumble" and the wireless unit. Amazing. Don't think I'm not going to steal a lot of this information to use in my rig, haha.
This man does not phone it in... I love that he took the time to show his whole setup. I have tons of respect for that. Great video!
Excellent pedalboard description and explaination. Thanks PG and KWS
"And this is another Strat..."
I saw this guy in '97 on the 2nd G3 tour and he has progressed significantly based on this Rig Rundown episode; I don't think anyone can surpass his ability. K.W.S. is so articulate and on point that Rebecca Dirks (Gosh, she is soooo fuckin' beautiful!!!) barely had to ask any questions. I swear I saw Ms. Dirks' "bedroom eyes" directed at this guitar god a coupla' times...and who could blame her?
Awesome Rundown!!! In my top 5 Favs!!!
+Zakk Swayze shit yeah, he knows what people want to hear.
Blazing licks!! Prob the most in depth RR ive caught
The thing is, he took the time out to speak in friendly way and share his thoughts. Well done KWS, we saw him at Ealing Town Hall a few years back, an excellent show. Cant work out why he isn't the singer though, he should be in my view.
This helps me out tons for my future blues career
Man i realize some people on youtube will flame any video just for the hell of it but for you guys out there who are ragging on this dude for talking to much about his rig well last I looked this is a rig rundown so do the world a favor and stfu. If you have looked at other rig rundowns you will see that kenny is one of the only guys that doesnt have his guitar tech do it. He knows his shit and he is a mean blues player to boot.
I miss Rebecca, she always asked intelligent questions and she is damn cute too
what happened with the camera on the interview... its like in the 80's
Some download better than others you got to understand everything I'm doing I'm doing from my cell phone it'll get better I got back up and these guys are great we got to kill a variety of music we've gone live we're not only just on our cell phones we're on regular radio stations and we've also gone to television so you can actually watch the show come here big screen TV I hope everybody that is logged in has enjoyed the day I was at work since the new quite a few people logged in today great day thank you
Love 80’s
I enjoy listen to electric guitar the sound is so surreal it's piercing every note every lick has somewhere to go no matter how far down that neck pull up that sucker sends and when I hear blues I don't know what to say I never seen rips through your body unbelievable can you wearing he's his him and his group was one of the finest group we'll hear some of them later on for now keep it coming thank you for those who like it we was hoping this would happen
You're right your videos they are better than mine without a doubt but the music you brought in it's the music I listen this was the music I'm pushing I love blues blues got a really cool story all the time I love country I love everything I love music for me I want to hear it I feel it the same with the concerts and the videos like the second coming of MTV I got two more other ideas that goes with this I'm not singing yet I want to see where I go sometimes you have the idea the other person has to play you always look for somebody to back you up right you always try to buy somebody to buy and you know help you out with the money oh yeah I want that too but really I want to hear the music I don't want to hear a whole bunch of hoopla you know we got a way of putting music out there right now I mean similar casting and stuff it's the same but we're going to be a little better than that it's a new way to send music and it's all younger generations time this is a change massive for everyone I'd rather go to my house after work chill out turn my TV on and just listen to music I get to see the show and so can all customers and when I find out more about what's going on because we're just now starting this and I mean we're just now pushing this we hope everybody joins us some new way to go like you said I'm like 20 years older than most of you guys and I'm still rocking I love it there's nothing better and you guys help me get there and don't think I'm going to be sitting on the curb not enjoying every minute of this I'd like to get involved and learn a lot more all this new work we got going on with computers and stuff I wasn't there if I was already working so I was my own computer now I'm going to have some pretty weird things happening and if this is a way to get on top and be secure well if we can bring it to the public public can bring it to us and we'll put out the best advertisement they'll be times but I want this music but I know business is business too I expect you get paid just like anybody else but for now I just want to say thank you I've been working on this stuff for a couple years you have no idea how much music I've got and it's not going nowhere except with me just tell me this stuff was giving to me by people I know and I grew up back there ain't nothing like the stones trust me well I like everybody to hear it and I think we're going to try and make it so that we can keep running 24/7 but with that we might need some investors so on that note thanks for giving me your time I hope what we give you it wasn't I think you'll like it everybody today's pretty good let's see what happens if I'm thinking right get ready we're going to have some fun
80s had VHS cameras, they look better than this. This looks like a webcam from the 2000s which is way worse
Very cool Rig Rundown...love KWS!!
I heart Rebecca Dirks.
Said this before and I will say it again - Rebecca Dirks is smoking hot!
Fair play Mr. Shepherd, that was informative. Nice to see someone demo their rig. TS is a better drive pedal in my opinion though, so I'd be running that close up front.
I think that its uber cool that he knows all that stuff about his rig. Its not just up to his tech.
“Don't know what it's called. I just know the sound it makes…when it takes a man's life.” - Four Leaf Tayback
Kenney Wayne Sheperd and Joe Bonamassa are sooo cool and so humble and nice that I can't believe it!
I saw Kenny back when he was THE monster, he weighed about 90lbs and looked like hell but it was one of the best show's I have seen. Killed the Monterey pop festival Hendrix strat and ripped it up. Since then I have seen him and it's just not the same.
Can't thank KWS enough for giving a personal rig tour. My humble suggestion for a tone freak like him is to burn that tuner pedal, replace the slot with a BBE Sonic Stomp pedal and add a true bypass kill switch. I always like how professional the interviewer gal is.
This is a pretty simple and basic rig compared to John Mayer. When Rebecca does the Rig Rundown for JM, it blew me away at how far JM has to to go get his sound. KWS just uses the very basics to produce such a pure sound!
I think he confused the sides of the King of Tone. The factory settings (that he said in a different rig rundown that he didn’t change) are the other way around- right side high gain,left side boost/clean
Best run down thanks
He`s passionate about his gear and his music!
I have no idea how the king of tone is such a great amazing pedal. I own both it and the klon centaur, and the KoT honestly comes really close to matching it.
THATS A DOUBLE COIL ON YOUR RESENATOR THERE KENNY
Can't find any details on a fender basement anywhere
Good one
+Withnail a buddy of mine has a Fender basement. I swear he has like 13 or 14 of them down there.
***** I know, it was a joke,listen to how it's pronounced in the video
+Withnail dont feel bad. i had an original i found in a rental house. i was 15 and traded it for an ibanez gio. i contiplated suicide after i found out what i did. it had the original owners manual
+Withnail You're Uncle Monty has one but he wants you to do disturbing " things " for it !!.
For all the haters, he wasnt getting gear he thought you would like, he was getting gear he likes. He's not my favorite artist but he has the skill and puts on a great show. He's been on the hendrix tour for a reason and been around pro since he was 15. If any of you can do better then lets see it.
Yes. Yes you are. He's enthusiastic about his gear. Long way from pretentious.
best rig rundown so far really liked how he demo everything very cool very nice guy !!
Awesome rig rundown! All demos should be done this way.
Excellent job, agreed best rig rundown yet. Kenny really seems like a great guy. Rebecca asked great questions. Surprised he doesn't have a compressor on the board, especially being a strat player
this is the best rig rundown, so far.
Can you do one with Philip Sayce, Doyle Bramhall II, Eric Gales, Robin Trower, Pearl Jam (Mike and Stone) and Band Of Skulls? :)
And another KWS 2015.
+Tiago Franco Agree with this whole list but would to see this with Sayce and DBII most!
Brad Spalding guitarist mag did one with Philip sayce it's amazing
Now that is an in depth rig rundown! Thanks!
this dude is underrated. he's a hell of a player
Thanks for sharing this document !
it is so cool when someone really knows their rig, sounds excited talking about it, demoing it, and doing it themselves instead of the tech? KWS and Bonamassa always deliver!
As always thanks for the tips and tricks...Kenny obviously has an incredible ear for sound thanks for the details!!!!
A pro guitarist who actually plays his signature guitars.
I just watched the whole damn thing. Kenny is really good for interviews like this.
KWS is a great guitare player. Love it
Anyone who wants to criticize Shepherd should listen to "Leadbetter Heights" his firstalbum....a seasoned pro at 15 or 16 years old getting a sound that many strive for their whole lives and never achieve
I don' t understand all this bad comments about a great player showing his gear in a very detailed way !!! are all this people just jealous? com' on listen then if you don' t like or understand the matter leave the page and go somewhere else without being offensive..
Tuner at the beginning of the chain also cuts all signal if turned on ! I do this way and when it's time to have a rest, I just switch on the tuner, no feedback or else..
Or, the best way is to put the amp on standby...
But why not the tuner at the end of the chain...
KWS such a young man! pretty detailed,and Rebecca is so cute!
Cool dude, awesome artist and player. Real deal.
YES, ANOTHER RIG RUNDOWN!!
Great rig rundown..... impressed!
that was just GREAT!
Kenny really took time for this one and went through everything in detail
"It's all fun and games until someones ears are bleeding" !!!!!!
Kenny Wayne is a great player who has always had his own unique style and tone built around a blend of his influences.
I'll take 2 of everything please!....Man, Kenny you got the toys! Love those blues.