Rig Rundown - Alice in Chains' Jerry Cantrell
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- www.premierguit... PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Milwaukee, WI, at the Rave/Eagles Ballroom where he catches up with Alice in Chains' guitarist, singer/songwriter Jerry Cantrell.
Jerry walks us through his current live rig for the ongoing Black Gives Way to Blue tour where he's using Bogner and Dave Friedman Marsha heads, G&L Rampages, Gibson Les Pauls and of course some effects including his original Dunlop Crybaby wah used on the epic "Man in the Box."
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There's no one like Jerry. He wrote everything but acts like he's just the guitar player. I shook his hand in 2005 at the house of blues in Hollywood. Cool cat.
He didn't write everything?!!
@@deborahpisano59You’re thinking of Dave Mustaine, now he wrote everything.
@@Severe_Metalholicism is Dave a JW?
@@deborahpisano59he used to be
@@deborahpisano59 he grew up a Jehovahs witness but now he's christian
very cool that Jerry did this interview himself... so many guys send out the guitar techs.
Well he did work in a music store back in the 80's.
Sean King he worked in the music store where i bought my first guitar
@@OGDonCorleon44 thats badass man
Some idiot inevitably makes the same comment on every single rig rundown. Tedious.
@@fdfsdfsvsfgsg4888 what comment? What idiot? Lol wtf
I love to hear him praising his tech so much, very humble excellent player.
Wasn't Dave Friedman literally teching for him back then? Doesn't get much better than that!
Jerry seems like a nice guy. He's a very underrated guitar player.
Marco Dellorusso Under rated as hell. People keep saying 'oh Layne died, Alice is no more'. Nope. If Cantrell died, that would be the true death of AiC.
SlayerRock4ever I have never heard truer words.
SlayerRock4ever correct!
+Lydian77 Yeah, I don't really get that either. Maybe he's considered underrated by guitar geeks because he is actually concerned about writing great songs rather than light speed solos that make the prog rockers drool. I respect Satch, Vai, and all the others; but I'd rather hear an AiC album than anything Satch or Vai release (besides Vai's time with Frank Zappa...that shit rules!).
+Marco Dellorusso Extremely underrated.
Jerry Cantrell, the riff wizard!
its saying something that the best artist rig rundowns are the shortest.
I agree. Also the best rig rundowns are those presented by the artists themselves and not by their techinician
peris1991 less is more! The only exceptions in terms of duration are Slipknot and John Petrucci (also an exception on his tech doing it and not him) oh and Brian May
Jerry C. is one of the nicest guys in music. He doesn't cow tow to interviewers, but he's straight up honest, and humbly truthful. The successes of AIC are due to a large part of Jerry's Accessibility and down to earth personality. When I lived in Seattle during the decade of the 1990's about half the most successful bands were from that area and all these guys were cool, approachable and thankful for their fans. I'll add Eddie Vedder & Pearl Jam, and Candle box to the list. Why did I leave out Nirvana? Nirvana was Wondrously talented , but not always nice guys Kurt had some huge issues that impacted Dave & Chris' roles.
Cool Story bro
Terrance Hill Yeah after the success of nevermind, Kurt had them change the deal from 33% each to Kurt with 70% and the rest split with the other guys. Plus, it was retroactive, so they had to give a bunch of money back to Kurt. I was a huge fan and was devastated when he died, but I don't think many fans knew yet that he was a narcissist.
most people with that much talent are narccisists. true story.@@sadmachines6991
@@sadmachines6991 that might have been Courtney's doing 😂
@@sadmachines6991 he wasn't a narcissist at all he was the most introverted insecure person ever. The reason he wanted 70% is because he did like 70% if not more
I think this guy is way more influential than he’s given credit for. At a time when one didn’t necessarily have to be an amazingly gifted, innovative guitarist, he was.
Couldn't have said it better mate.
Alice has impacted my life a lot, been my favorite band for many years. Jerry's been the biggest influence for me wanting to play guitar for many years. I'm finally going to pick up a guitar. Definitely going to be the sound I'll try to get some kind of a similar sound. Jerry's not given the credit he deserves.
How is your playing going now?
@@samuelL.mackin also wondering how is a guy doing
How has your guitar playing working out, did you pick it up, are you still at it?
Be Well
Lasted about a week and quit. What a story.
Wow what i would do to see those two pale yellow guitars in person those are the guitars he used with layne back In The day and they're still going wow just wow
Well actually those two guitars have been since retired.
+Sean King (Paranormal88) Since when? :( ... Mindyou just as well I guess lol...
Well I read on a gear website, that they both had good sized cracks in them recently.
You can see the original G&L rampage blue dress displayed at MoPop in Seattle.
i thought he used to use VHT's as well....
those rhythm tones on Dirt are some of the very best ever recorded.... dude has an ear for a sick tone, and the studio skill to get it committed to tape...
long live alice in chains...
Agreed but what the hell was it. Everyone says the snorkler mod by bogner. However I can’t find the specs. The amp was a old 2203.
@@totc6196 the snorkler was on Facelift. It was a 2204, the 50 watt JCM800, combo version turned into a head. Bogner added another preamp tube and tweaked some other stuff. I wish there was more concrete info about it because it's one of my favorite guitar tones (We Die Young sounds amazing). Not sure they used it on the second album. I think it Dirt had three amps blended together
@@CharlesWillisBonsai ok so it was a 2204 so it was a 50 watt. Same I’m trying to do a digital thing with the fractal would be as you said awesome to know exactly what was done. Some good videos on here but the guy won’t give up the circuit.
jerry is not just the guitar player. He is the writer, the performer, the genius that is behind AIC.
jerry is regarded as one of the finest guitar players and is somewhere in the top 35 on rolling stones top 100. he has a really cool style of playing
I could listen to him talk all day. His voice soothes me.
Great stuff here! I see he uses an EVH flanger. Probably uses that for "Rooster". Cool. He has some really tasteful chops. Dark and Deep. Like no other.
Rooster he probably used chorus. I think an example of the flanger is within Down in a hole
this guy is a genius
I'm so impressed. I've always liked Alice In Chains and always dug Jerry as a player. To see him be so cool with Jordan and actually come out and talk to PG instead of sending his Tech shows how cool and down to earth he is. Bravo Jerry.
Awesome set list! Always loved Jerrys tone. We die young intro rips your face off!
I'm sooooo glad he dosent use all that rack mounted, axe fx, switching system, boutique stuff!!! Amp, guitar, effects all you need
I agree
***** I agree I like buckets and sticks
I pooped yesterday
I think it’s about time to do a reboot! We need more Jerry!
Seeing this guy play live made me seriously re-think my playing. He takes the instrument to it's limit. Great player indeed. Thanks for the Songs Jerry! Cheers!
back in the 90s and before layne died, people forgot about them after 1995 or so; people are so fickle. glad to see them getting their dues again.
Jerry Cantrell is a really nice guy love AIC!!
Jerrys studio trick for the first 2 albums was a Marshall 1×12 cabinet with a mic in front and a mic behind the cabinet to get the punch.
Yes sir.
Tell us about your rig jerry "hot on the left, cold on the right, shit runs downhill"
Fans will know
Please make another video with the rig Jerry is using in this tour
love how organized his stuff is. The way it's set up is pretty epic
The man the myth the legend my friggin hero
Still one of the coolest rockers on the planet still writing and performing awesome music
Still my favorite band 30+ years later
Damn, watching random jerry cantrell interviews and realize that I went to high school with the interviewer lol Im jealous as hell Jordan!
Very cool. Jerry is one of my all time favorites. He seems to be a really nice guy too!
Jerry is an interesting cat, innovator for sure with an ear for tone & gift of talent. One of the best.
do a rig rundown on daron malakian (system of a down, scars on broadway)
Every single video of Jerry just confirms how much of a dude he is.
I agree with Redroom Studios, really nice to see the player himself walk you through it. He told us what the tech does... NOT the tech telling us. Rare, now that I think of it, that the guy we want to hear does it. Nice walkthrough. Supports the fact the fact that Jerry does not acknowledge the impact he has had on guitar players... hes not in it for that.
Jerry always got a great guitar sound, great player great song writer,, need i say more,, great singer,,, dam what cant this guy do? hahaha
I'd never hold this against him, because as a recovering addict, I know no one could have helped me, until I helped myself, but I think if you asked him that question, he would respond that he couldn't help save Layne.
Jerry, Jimmy Page and Alex Lifeson three self taught players. All down to earth great players. The thing they have in common? They all have great feel for the song they are playing! You can't teach that!
My last name is cantrell
Where is your Staley? Come on and save us from modern so called rock acts.
Elite Killer enjoying cod ww2? Same here
Is your first name jerry?
Kahler gets too much hate their great for thrash and death metal can dive bomb like a floyd but you can go up in pitch much more easier then a floating floyd and to me they just are a bit smoother feel. The one thing I will give a floyd that Kahler don't really do as well is flutters but to each their own, I got no beef with either and wouldn't let a kahler scare me away and the only gripe is that not many techs are as experienced so there is times you may need to send it in to Kahler for maintenance and repair. Can't wait for the epiphone version of his wino custom. The Gibson version was pretty sick. Don't have 8 or 9 grand but 800 is doable. Will see if they go VOS with it.
it's funny. your message gives the impression that you honestly think jerry cantrell might have a guitar that you lost many years ago. That's way funnier than the fact that you think he's gonna read your message. As if he checked every comment on every youtube video he's in.
It's a pity it was just 7 minutes long. If it were 1 hour long I would have watched it twice in a single day. Jerry is such a cool guy. I love the way He puts his heart at the stage and I love playing Alice in Chains songs. Jerry is one of my heroes.
Such a shame that the Rampage is discontinued now
He's just like every good player. He's still trying to always improve his tone. The most beautiful tone I ever heard as far as just plain good clean perfect tone was a fender devill 212 amp with a us fender guitar and ernie ball 10-46 strings. The best distorted tone I've ever heard was an amp called diamond at a club. Never have heard one like that before since then.
I think it is more about who plays the guitar not so much the guitar. Maybe I'm too old fashion
Can we get an updated AiC rig rundown?
Sir_Gringo_Productions sweetwater did one today dude!
Black Gives Way to Blue = best guitar sound of all time
Solo to "Hate to Feel" for me
This needs to be redone! Its great by all means but we need an update!
I like these rig rundowns because they let you know all and exactly everything that the artists use.
Would it be possible to do another Alice in Chains Rig Rundown? Not just to see what's changed since this video in Jerry's rig, but I'm personally also interested in Mike and Will's gear.
Great job on getting Jerry Cantrell! Alice in Chains reminds me of the best times of rock and roll.
Definitely one of my favorites if not all time fave. Always makes want to pick up my guitar. I wish I had an amp that could match his tones
A true composer, and living legend !!!
I have so much respect for guys who just get the job done with working man's gear. And he's such a nice guy and a class act, and he's both a masterful guitarist and musician.
But - and I might get hosed for saying this - Rooster just never sounds right when he plays it live, and IMO those newer digital Boss choruses simply don't have the guts for it. With some kind of CE1-based chorus and an Ada Flanger or something, it oughtta come out in spades; why doesn't he go for it? That ominous electric warble is such an immediately recognizable and unique staple of AIC.
...I mean am I the only one who hears it? Does it sound spot on to others when he plays it? Maybe I'm nuts.
Great interview. way too short though.
@alicemudgarden89
I hear that... Jerry has been an idol to me as a guitar player/musician, and as another guy growing up in the PNW up here. Always wanted to make it big like Alice in Chains and get the fuck outta here.
JC = tone fuckin wizard. seriously.
I wonder if Jerry uses the older analog Boss choruses or the newer digital ones.
This aged well.
Jerry I love you!!! lol
Nice to see Jerry still carrying on after his brother passed, tough to loose a friend you love, but his music is still with lance daily's soul
i wish i could afford a bogner
Can someone tell me what pedals those were . I can't tell exactly
i always thought jerry Cantrell was an awesome guitar player, he's way underated tho :(
Jerry writes the darkest riffs.
Jerry is looking kinda old, he'll look like a wizard when he has white hair.
"Keep the string in the uh in the uh groo in the uh saddle"
This is really the first time I have heard a major artist openly prefer the Kahler trem over the Floyd. Which is right on for me. I love the Kahlers. I never understood the negative rep that they got. Smoother, stays in tune, no string breakage and just easier to use.
Slayer were Kahler dudes too.
pretty weak interview which is the interviewers fault. no mention of pickups in the guitars, strings, picks, etc. The amps were fine and the pedals but the guitars were not covered well enough.
Does anyone else think that Muhammed Suicmez looks like Mr. Cantrell?
JERRY CANTRELL FOR PRESIDENT. I mean if he becomes president than we´ll listen to only good music. So who´s with me???
P.S.: R.I.P. Layne. You´ll never be forgotten :(
comone people, cant do a better video f!
Why does he use 2 different Boss choruses?
to me he influenced me more than JIMs
Ive been trying to get a G&L rampage but i cant find them anywhere. Does anyone know where i can get one??
I could listen to Jerry talk all day.so laid back and knows his stuff.would love to be his roadie for just one night haha
Melvins shirt. Nice.
Such a humble dude
MELVINS ! nice shirt !
Mucho Repecto..! Plays ,Writes,Sings..Really up there in my estimation, For all that counts..! Peace Ye`All..! Oh...Billy Duffy(The Cult) does one of these..Legend !
yeah she likes rock/metal which is why it makes absolutely zero sense. It was definitely a dealbreaker.
I have one of those Ground Control Pro units like shown at very end of video.... too complicated to figure out reason I don't use mine..... lol I play without amps 99% of the time on electric guitars... But, that's about to change once I break out my new to me JC Tribute Rampage out of the box that just arrived UPS
Jerry is one of the coolest and nicest guitar players i ever had the pleasure to hang with. Both our bands were staying at the same hotel in Atlanta back in 200? ... a very memorable night! I got to hang out and get drunk with one of the best American rock guitar players of all time. (well, I got drunk anyway haha)
Jerry was standing at the center bar by himself at The Hard Rock in LV a couple of hours before the show in Dec '09, we were like 'holy shit that's Jerry'. We didn't bug him. They opened with Rain When I Die that night.
he is a UNIT i always looked up to those guys that really bring the set every time. soloing slow but every note hits in the black.. For me he is in a line with guys like Leslie West. Still when i watch AIC concerts i forget about where the sound comes from. Thats how good they are, a trio basically.
I have a friend who doesn't... don't ask me why. She doesn't like Iron Maiden either. wtf?
PG needs to do update of Jerry Cantrell rig since he now uses Dave Friedman signature amp.
@GoHabs13 Same here, man. I can't imagine someone touching my equipment on stage at all. My drummer has done that when he plays my guitar and I can say I have gotten back at him with his drums :D
jerry’s one of the greats
your crazy.... im pretty sure hes known for having a very unique sound. when their new single came out i realized it was them only by the guitar track. you should listen up to guitarists more and mabey youll be able to realize a difference in sound
I need help determining a new set of pickups for my Jackson.. I like to play metal and i like that high gain sound but i also really like the steve vai sort of sound too. Can someone suggest pickups for me please?
So stoked to see that Jerry uses a lot of the gear that I use. I was the guy that turned most of my friends onto this band.
If you rode in my car, you listened to what I was into. This was before the Dirt album. Love this band !
That was really good,I saw them in 2014 at a VERY hot 40c + soundwave festival,and man he sure sounded great.
A week ago, finally I got to see this great musician live and it was simply awesome, one of the best performers that I've seen.
its not white he just died it light blonde lol.. yeah hes looking rougher but hes only 43 :P thats not too old :P
the only real plus is that they are finally working on squier versions of fender offset models and the tele deluxe but they lowered the quality of the bodies by far i guess they are experimenting though... charvels guitar line doesn't even make sense anymore they work on more limited edition models than anything else... and thestock models include another fender les paul knockoff and a fender prs knockoff... they stopped the san dimas and so cal models too... though bringing back the star was a+
and the new 5150 III is shit because its from fender and fender destroyed the whole jackson guitar company by cancelling contracts and removing the whole upper mid class made in japan guitar series. now there are only china/india crap guitars with microwaved dried woods and some few indonesia made ones. reliable and good but for that price of a mij upper mid class? NO! at least theyre made in the same factory and by the same end control people as the ibz s and premium series. thats the only plus
not only the new one. mainly the real 5150 but with a warm bias and proper tubes. the stock one is really crap because peavey does an extremely low/cold bias to make the tubes not die within the time of warranty. just as a proof and make sure that no one will ever send his amp within this time back and wants peavey to change the tubes or even a new amp. but thats completely okay, i understand that. to get the real 5150 sound its more than just getting a 5150. its at least biasing and maybe tubin
Many guitarist don't normally go for the single p/u setup. But when I really think about it, how often do you use the neck p/u? I flip it on occasionally when I remember to but it's only because it's there. Unless you play something dramatically different from song to song, it usually stays on the bridge. If you need a completly different sound, grab another guitar that's setup for that piece.
you are aware of the jackson pro series right??? that sounds like what you're asking for... the only companies fender ever ruined to an extent was squier and charvel... squier lost all of its original models (cyclone, 51, supersonic, etc) and limited finish options for the only original models the tele custom and jagmaster... not to mention they screwed the vintage modified series over to an extent changing the cedar bodies to basswood ruined my favorite guitar... it is a sub brand though...
@ComaAlpha probably referring to his Les Pauls. he has two of them so i'm assuming each one is tuned to the song. you can also see that he uses the SG for No Excuses. the E and D marks are probably the G&L's. Each one of his guitars is tuned and intonated to that tuning so that they sound perfect and pristine. i started doing it with my guitars and it's just alot easier and it sounds fuckin amazing. i highly recommend this to any guitarist in a band that has multiple tunings for their sets.
FUCK YEAH!!! JC is an AWESOME guy... AND he has a Tele Deluxe in his rack... far and away the coolest guitar he's got there...BUT I am QUITE boased when it comes to TD's... that's what I play exclusively now and I think they're the best guitar I've ever had my hands on. Course I've never gotten my hands on a Languadoc so... I like how down to earth and cool JC is in this interview. Makes him seem like a REAL person, not some fake persona like so many guys of the "new rock' crowd... pure legend
@sfh113 alnico pro2 neck position is a fucking badass pickup for melodic and warm suff.. cleans and leads sound incredible and you can totally tell the difference from other pickups (i had dimarzio tone zones before... then a 59 and then the alnico.. it's really amazing dude check it out)... and on the bridge i have a duncan custom... it's a high output pickup but not like over the top, but still can put some decent amount of punch in low gain amps and stuff... cool stuff