Rig Rundown - Devin Townsend
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The original Strapping Young Lad shares some insights on his all-digital setup.
Before his last show of 2017, Devin Townsend met with Premier Guitar’s John Bohlinger backstage at Nashville’s Marathon Music Works to go through his live setup. For a guy known for layering textures of tones and effects, Townsend’s signal path is surprisingly streamlined.
Devin Townsend tours with two prototypes of his signature Framus Stormbender. These Stormbenders feature an ebony fretboard, mahogany body, maple neck, 25.5” scale, and are tricked out with internal LEDs, Townsend’s signature Fishman Transcendence pickups, and an Evertune bridge.
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"Support me! 'cause prog metal doesn't pay" ahahahaha Devin
@ctpmark
6 жыл бұрын
unfortunately that is the truth, and thats the Whole reason DTP is No Longer .. Sad
@alyusdickey9561
5 жыл бұрын
Prog is making a real comeback tbh
@darktempest53
5 жыл бұрын
You could say that about death metal or any semi niche subgenre
@Ottophil
4 жыл бұрын
John Collyer Aravena he should write pop. It pays great
“You’re not gonna hit the bottom, but you’ll work the boards, bud”! Holy shit, that’s funny.
@shredb4dead
6 жыл бұрын
I lost it when he said that. LOL
@stepitupandgo67
4 жыл бұрын
srsly almost blew beer out my nose
How can you NOT love Devin? Such an awesome guy.
@devinmcgrath
6 жыл бұрын
true
@eddyguizonde401
6 жыл бұрын
the guy is such a ham you can't help but love him. you might think he's goofing off but he's just spicing up the truth with fun turns of phrases.
@revsharp777
6 жыл бұрын
Eddy Guizonde it's refreshing to see a guy having a pile of fun rather than being serious. It's a good reason why he sticks out among everyone else. No rockstar facade. It's just him.
@deadasfak
6 жыл бұрын
I don't like his music, I tried hard to get into it but I just don't really like it. But I looove watching him goof around, he's an amazing dude
@lolh4x
6 жыл бұрын
There isn't a whole lot of his music I like, but he's still such a fantastic musician and he's such an awesome dude in so many other ways I tend to watch a lot of stuff like this regardless.
I don't think I have ever seen an interview or performer in a situation like this where their ego just doesn't shine through to some extent or another. It's refreshing to just see a real person with a passion for his craft who knows he's part of a machine that produces something beautiful that people love and admire him for. For someone with so much raw writing and singing talent, Devin is a unicorn, an enigma, and just one of two left from my original 4 on my bucket list to see if it kills me. Love that little slide at the end after his words of wisdom. Brings a tear and a smile. He just can't help being cool.
10:30 - "What is this mystery switch right there?" "Thàt... is for the penis extender!" I'M DYING OF LAUGHTER :D
Easily the most entertaining rundown I've ever seen hahaha
@TheGuitarifier
6 жыл бұрын
distortedstringabuse that's what you get with hevy devy!
One of the best people alive. Not only in Metal, not even in Music, but in the whole world. Down to Earth, passionate, funny. Devin, you rock, sir.
"What does that D and T represent?" LMAO
He is the greatest Canadian of all time.
@MireWolf29
6 жыл бұрын
Don't forget Leslie Nielson and Dan Aykroyd
@DonAntonioCasanova
6 жыл бұрын
Neil Young! ☝️
@santoslhalper6116
6 жыл бұрын
No, that would be Terry Fox
@metalheadlazz
6 жыл бұрын
Getty Lee but alright
@nomadman123
6 жыл бұрын
Paul Horn!
Can you imagine Devin and Mikael Akerfeldt together on stage? It would be 50/50 music and the most ridiculuous comedy show ever, LOL.
@guitargodbynameofbob
4 жыл бұрын
Hadn't thought of it until reading your comment but now,I want to see that!
@Dulnlop
2 жыл бұрын
They're on an album together! Ayreon's The Human Equation is a great rock opera, both of them sing on it.
Devin, you're not a musician... you are a magician. Thanks.
@jackshittle
Жыл бұрын
Well put 👍
Bohlinger just had his fragile little mind blown by that Evertune.
@MichaelD8393
6 жыл бұрын
Yeah the last time that happened, Johnny Hiland was showing him the RunBarr.
funniest rig rundown ever, thanks to Devin
Ok, “guitar is an effervescent void!” I just laughed so hard I’m crying!
I love how he takes the music so seriously, and is an absolute master genius with it... But is also so tongue-in-cheek about the whole metal/prog universe. Playfully poking fun at the whole culture of metal, while also doing it justice by simply being amazing at it. Awesome.
Devin actually used this exact Stombender to save the world, there was a gigantic storm and earthquakes and he played it very loud and he stopped it all and big trees have grown and it was all nice and beautiful again...
He's quite a Strapping Young Lad!
@markriffalo27
6 жыл бұрын
T. Rumple eyyyy lmao
Devin is so friggin weird and I love him so much for it
@Theworkingbassplayer76
5 жыл бұрын
i.sky we all live him so much
@mikekiss648
5 жыл бұрын
Bahahahaha. Dev fuckin kills me. Such a great guy and bloody musical genius !!
@Mattowarrior777
4 жыл бұрын
met him years back after a show, what you see is what you get. One of the nicest and funniest "metal stars" one could meet
That little moment: “We’re on the couch and watching how it’s made and it’s vaguely interesting but I have the iPad here and I’m watching YOU!” made me so uncommonly happy. God damn I love the hell out of Devy.
@stepitupandgo67
4 жыл бұрын
he rules
@firemanmick
4 жыл бұрын
He's the sort of dude that everyone would love to have as a best buddy.
The more I learn about Devin, the more impressive he becomes to me.
I haven't seen a canadian guitarist with such a sense of humor since Alex Lifeson. Brilliantly funny guy, not fair that he's such a gifted musician too.
can't help but notice the Marshall Fridge
@alyusdickey9561
5 жыл бұрын
lol i thought it was an amp!
I didnt know Devin Townsend before this Rundown. Such a funny guy. Now I have to watch some videos.
Fantastic rig rundown. Love Devin. Also, applause to Framus. This is how you do a signature instrument. Truly a unique looking thing, and strongly associated with Townsend the moment you look at it.
It's always fun to hear Devin talk about his gear :)
@eddieademi
6 жыл бұрын
suck it!
@QjoWilwolf
6 жыл бұрын
It's always fun to hear Devin talk. End of sentence right there.
@zMPHz
6 жыл бұрын
Mauricio Wolf Wilwerth True, true.
Insanely talented, humble, funny, awesomely creative, incredibly unique - I've run out of adjectives.... One of my favourite all time artists!
Guitar dorks can recognize each other from a distance of up to 50 meters.
Devin f***** killed it!! The best rig rundown ever, and also the shortest! Thanks John and PG.
The interviewer doesn't know what to do with the technology and humor that Devin's delivering hahaha
The bit he plays in the end sounds so beautiful, peaceful!
I could literally watch this guy talk and play everyday of the week! So entertaining!
This is one of the best Rig Rundowns I have watched. He knows his gear, and I learned a ton
This episode was the best!
A genuinely fun watch, thanks to everyone involved.
Devin seems like a great guy to hang out with. Such a brilliant musician, and an awesome dude outside of music.
This has to be the funniest yet most informative Rig Rundown I've watched so far.
I've just discovered this guy and he's even more awesome now after this.
This man has more overall musical talent in one pinky and one vocal chord than all of the top charts
The best combination of musician, comedian and Canadian! Love you Devin, such a huge influence and inspiration!
I was at that concert! It was amazing! Hands down! The best artist of our generation! I love watching his interviews. His mind is so brilliant, yet raw.
Love this friggin' guy. Great sense of humor, humility and self-deprecation.
He’s a big dork and I love it!!! I’m Sure the majority of the people watching it are dorks too. One big family, I am home!! ❤😂
There's such rich humanity to Devin. Hard to describe, but he seems so real.
@minkorrh
Жыл бұрын
It's because we're used to seeing caricatures like David Lee Roth, who is great in his own way with early VH, but when you watch him, you're left wondering how many personality issues he has because he seems like this weird facade that you can't see under to the 'actual' person inside. Many musicians with fame and ego are like this. Andy Timmons is another guy who is as lovable as Devin Townsend. Just a guy who loves what he does without an ego.
I wish this was longer. I play guitar, but really know fark all as far rigs go. But Devin is such a funny & entertaining guy i just had to watch. Kudos to Premier Guitar.
This is a interview that I will definitely will watch again. Super !! ;)
Yeah man. This is the guy. So much knowledge, talent and humor. Simply great. Thanks for sharing. Greetz. Carsten
I love this man, what a king
This is probably the most entertaining rig rundown ever! And funniest lol
Devin Townsend is the best of us.
Getting his own rig rundown, living the dream!
Oh man, if every Rock Star were like Devin Townsend... Best Rig Rundown ever! And I don't even like digital-drop-tuning-with-a-click-track stuff... till it's done by this dude and it's a million light years away from anyone else!
That was the best rundown I have ever seen! Devin Townsend is hilarious (a quintessential Canadian trait) and ridiculously talented as well. Being from my hometown makes it all that much better. Thanks PG!
This has to be the most entertaining Rig Rundown by far
I love this man.
his tone is inspiring, amazing, and totally unique
These two should have a podcast, it would put me in such a good mood.
10:32 _demonetized_
Best rig rundown ever!
ahh devin, he's such a class act, and we haven't even got his guitar playing, singing or song writing yet
Amazing. Mesmerizing. Mind blowing.
I love Devin and I love John. Great rundown!
Bohlinger is really on a roll here, easily his best RR, and Devin is well....Devin. Gotta love him. Excellent stuff!
I love Devin! Best RigRundown !
hands down... the funniest rundown I've ever seen....(and I've never heard of him)....thanks!
What an amazing sound
This was great, man, Devin has such an awesome sense of humour
Best outro yet !!
This is one of the coolest looking guitars I've ever seen in my life
Best interview ever!!!!
23:43 UUGGHHH HEAVENLY
By far the best video....
Best rig rundown ever!!
Holy Hell. One of THE rigs i was hoping youd look at.
Bloody marvellous.
Thanks Devin. I smiled the whole time, ,,,it was cord-eal.
i swear i can listen to Devin 24/7
Simply Brilliant!
Your amazing Devy❤
If the 'chinese one' still has the fishman pickups and the evertune, I'm buying it.
It's Devin.... Gotta love this guy.. Still a big kid
I'd love to see a Rig Rundown on THE KILLERS, but I'm sure this has been posted a lot. I love these videos, PG!!!
Bohlinger and Townsend. Awesome.
That was a funny rig rundown, I like it!
Devin is absolutely hysterical lol Great musician.
I've never had a rig rundown make me want to just sell all my gear and give it all up.
@carsonthiel9397
4 жыл бұрын
MehYam2112 same here bro, same here
I had no idea he's a dork! I love it.
@OyvindBjorgo
6 жыл бұрын
It's a rather well known "secret" for those of us that have been following him for... ...shit, decades. Damnit, I started listening to this guy nearly half my life ago.
@GeckoDeLimon
6 жыл бұрын
Dude, Townsend gave us a rock opera about an alien searching for the perfect cup of coffee. His dorkiness...was kinda out there for all to see.
@zbqb84a
6 жыл бұрын
You know when you learn something new and it's kinda cool?? The fact that other people already know what you just learned shouldn't take away from you being happy that you now know it.
@OyvindBjorgo
6 жыл бұрын
zbqb84a I definitely agree with that. Welcome to the club of shared dorkiness! The intro videos for DTP shows are excellent.
Can't beat Devin Townsend. Brilliant.
@AkiraSpectrum
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your incomprehensible and unnecessary reply.
@vorpalblades
6 жыл бұрын
AkiraSpectrum fuck dude, wrong comment. Hahaha
@vorpalblades
6 жыл бұрын
It was about Bollinger not knowing shit about the Evertune.
@AkiraSpectrum
6 жыл бұрын
I hear you on that, just not sure why you replied to my comment to make this statement.
@vorpalblades
6 жыл бұрын
AkiraSpectrum clicked on the wrong one. Shit happens.
Great rundown, John. Killed it, bud.
I love this guy!
So good!
The greatest rundown ever
Best episode ever
that playing in the intro and the tone, my god
Just rock poses. Just rock poses, all night, man.
I didn't enjoy any of his records for a few years now, but damn, he's always such a great, interesting dude.
just wholesome❤
Devin is a legend!
Huuummmmm..... I can't...... resist.......... GEARWHORE!!! GEARWHORE.
I love how normally, one would get all amped up to be around Devin. But Devin gets amped to be on premier guitar. Very cool.
That is probably the coolest guitar I’ve ever seen