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@slrasnake

9 ай бұрын

Great video. Thanks for the pic outside the HOF John!

This tech has adopted many of Steve's mannerisms. He's like a mini Vai.

@RamyMosbah1001

9 ай бұрын

I was actually thinking that too xD

@normalwhiteguy1555

9 ай бұрын

Same, bro sounds just like him 😂

@KowankoMusic

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely.

@sharktroubles

9 ай бұрын

@@normalwhiteguy1555 Yeah, also facial and body movements.

@lesjuly

9 ай бұрын

This is exactly right.....and kinda scary.

Man. Steve really scored big time! He found amazing guitar tech.

@premierguitar

9 ай бұрын

Right?!

@TeleCaster66

9 ай бұрын

He was mine, now he's gone...

@joesatchton212

9 ай бұрын

A second amazing guitar tech. Let's not forget the legendary Thomas Nordegg XD

@joerobinson2538

9 ай бұрын

Yes! His tech even talks like Steve and resembles him. I thought surely it is his son. Wild

@strings31

9 ай бұрын

For real, how’s he not his son? He sounds just like him. And looks like him a bit too.

Steve managed to find a guitar tech who's as big a geek as he is

@andycummings-music

9 ай бұрын

Dude you have no idea 😅

Thomas Nordegg is a legend among Vai fans. Doug MacArthur is going to be in that same spot. After listening to him talk and explain Steve's rig, I can see why Steve selected him to be his next tech. Dare I say, he sounds a bit like a young Steve and displays a bit of the same sense of humor and lightness?

@worldofootballfc

9 ай бұрын

I’ve listened to Doug play, sounds like vai, man can even play teeth of the hydra like Steve

his tech even has Steve's mannerisms and speech patterns.

@Dptransom4u

9 ай бұрын

Right?! I was about to make this exact comment. He stands like him. He speaks like him. He makes jokes like him. He looks at the camera like him. It's apparent that he has been studying everything about him for years. It's a little creepy, honestly. I literally started the video over to get his name - I thought he might be one of Steve's sons.

@KarlKarsnark

9 ай бұрын

@@Dptransom4u it's a bit uncanny, really. I guess they just spend A LOT of time around each other, but he said it's only been a year and half. also, he looks twelve to me, so I know I'm now just really, really old :)

@megsrini5013

9 ай бұрын

Ikr !

@leeanucha

2 ай бұрын

movements too

Guys, so awesome. No ego, no bullshit, just two guitar nerds and their passion. Soothed my soul.

@gtrmusic69

9 ай бұрын

Full of ego. Always referring to himself. Never stops injecting himself in almost every dang sentence

@andycummings-music

9 ай бұрын

See what jealousy does to some people?

@worldofootballfc

9 ай бұрын

@@gtrmusic69cry more 😂😂. Doug has achieved more at 24 than you will ever in your career 😂

I love these rig rundowns, they introduce me to great new up up-and-comers like this Vai fella

@markdoolan3424

9 ай бұрын

That bloke Slash is coming up fast haha!

@joshuajamesmusic

9 ай бұрын

Yeah, gotta give these no-namers a chance.

@kiezersosay49

9 ай бұрын

ENOUGH! A real forgotten Hero is Roy Clark. Dude was a monster... check him out.

@Two_Seat_Pete_FatA55

9 ай бұрын

And that new Django guy with 2 fingers, he's still a bit underground now but no doubt he'll be a big name soon

@christopbutto

9 ай бұрын

Isn't he in that band called The Three Steves with Steve Vai, Steve Morse, Steve Lukather, and Alex Lifeson?

The tech is a mini Steve.

@vayabroder729

9 ай бұрын

Absolutely!! The way he speaks and his mannerisms remind me of a younger Steve!

Doug, I know you stated you weren’t going to read the comments … but… :) If you do see this, I want to thank you for the tour of Steve’s rig. Your knowledge and very evident, passion for your craft is awesome! Steve is blessed to have you in his corner watching his back! :) ❤ from 🇨🇦 :)

@dougmacarthur

9 ай бұрын

Aww, that’s so sweet! Thanks so much. Glad you enjoyed!

@andycummings-music

9 ай бұрын

​@@dougmacarthurDude this is surreal 😅 we used to talk about PG RR all the time!

Doug is a mini incarnation of Vai, a very sweet and humble chap, met him in one of the evo experiences, great musician and guitar tech, all the best to him!

@worldofootballfc

9 ай бұрын

Have you heard him play? I asked him to play for me last year in vegas. Man sounds like vai 100%

Doug was awesome. Best rig rundown I've seen in a long time.

@premierguitar

9 ай бұрын

thanks!

Man! I learned so much from this tech! He knew the history of everything. He knew the tech specs. He refretted the guitars. He planed the necks, He made the pedal boards and the racks. This kid has some serious tech skills, and even though I have been messing with this kind of stuff for decades, he took me to school..

This man will remain as a legend forever

@buckdancer421

9 ай бұрын

Yeah this tech is next level

@endezeichengrimm

9 ай бұрын

Do you mean Steve Vai or the other guy?

@pabloveloso5790

9 ай бұрын

Thomas nordegg will be a legend

Steve’s first RR is still one of my absolute favourites so it’s definitely cool to see another one from him after so long, dude is undoubtedly an absolute beast of a player and seems like a genuinely nice guy from all I’ve seen and heard with him

As always, John is the man. Best gear breakdowns in the business….

@midnite_in_november

9 ай бұрын

I agree the breakdowns from them are the best but as far as host this is my least favorite, he just seems fake to me and he doesn’t even really listen to the techs, he just says “right” “yeah” then asks the next question and also misses great opportunities to talk about interesting subjects. Seems to make the techs and musicians uncomfortable but that’s just the vibe I get

@CedricsSpecialLP

6 ай бұрын

@@midnite_in_november Go watch the Uli Jon Roth Rig Rundown. For most of the Video Uli is talking with John mostly standing beside him giving a few remarks from time to time. I also don’t think he is acting fake, he’s probably just an overjoyous person.

a man who loves his job! so nice to see it

I saw Steve play in a 300ish seat theater in Bar Harbor last summer. Doug is a cool guy. As everyone was leaving after the show he was tidying up on stage and took the time to ask how the show was. I ended up asking for Steve’s printed set list that was taped to the floor in front of him while he played and Doug peeled it up and gave it to me.

Honey, I shrank the Steve!

@vayabroder729

9 ай бұрын

Yes!!!

Doug seems like such a great charismatic guy. Reminds me of Vai so much and steve really has found the perfect guy to take the reins from Thomas.

Anybody else mystified by the face that Vai’s guitar tech speaks EXACTLY like Steve? 😳

@StratMatt777

9 ай бұрын

It's like an extreme form of calm and relaxation, no need to rush for any reason. I wonder if it has to do with meditation and all that stuff (that I don't know anything about)?

@rlm4471

Ай бұрын

​​@@StratMatt777In Steve's case, I think spirituality is a big part of it. I don't like to hold people up as heroes, but Steve is as close as it comes for me. He's a beautiful person.

Steve managed to find a tech as charismatic as himself. Great rundown!

This is awesome! What a great guitar tech Doug is. Fantastic interview!

Thank you for this delightful moment! I really enjoyed our conversation; it was informative, interesting, and fun. Doug is the man 🤘

I nominate this guy for guitar tech of the year!

That guitar tech is amazing. Good on you man, congrats on an amazing gig.

Ive been waiting for this one! Got to do the Evo experience in Tucson this year. Had such an amazing time checking out the gear!! Thank you Doug for your time and thank you Premier Guitar!!!!

John, these are always awesome! You always ask the right questions!

Why does this feel like Steve Jr. talking about Steve Sr's gea? I love it. Nice work Doug! You had huuuuuge shoes to fill and it looks like you've gone above and beyond.

What an incredible video I have just seen! Visited Steve’s concert some months ago and still have this “touched the legend” feeling. What a great time to be alive!

Amazing rundown, very detailed, thanks!

@premierguitar

9 ай бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it!

On top of being on top of it, Doug is also a truly sick guitar player!

His tech even sounds like him!!! That gentrified NY thing haha

really cool rig rundown. GREAT tech, just a treat thanks

It's like Steve made a clone of himself to handle the tech duties.

Small correction, the Jem was released in 1987 😂. But all jokes aside, this was a fantastic and informative rundown. This young man is awesome!

Amazing content!

Awesome! Great stuff! Many thanks :)

Another GREAT Rig Rundown!!!

Doug is such an incredible tech, and a genuine nice guy! He answered every question in amazing detail when I met him in Charleston last year! EVERYONE on the Vai tour is over the top awesome!

That was one of the best ever! Thanks so much for sharing with us! Awesome

you guys are amazing!🙏🙏

Got the pleasure of being there and meeting the guys from the crew and from premier guitar. All such lovely people.

I've watched all of the rig rundowns and John is the best, the man knows his stuff and asks great questions. The man is always happy with good vibes. Kudos to premier guitar 👏

What's wild is how much this guitar tech and Steve's new rhythm guitarist BOTH look like younger versions of Steve.

@liamdeery4067

9 ай бұрын

Yeah and this Guy SOUNDS like Steve when he talks. The cadence and speech pattern is the same to my ears!

@DevouredByADream

9 ай бұрын

@liamdeery4067 yeah it's similar. Could be potentially am artifact of working closely with him for an extended period of time too.

@cogee89

9 ай бұрын

Dante is so good too. Matches Steve's stage presence, and plays like a beast

Can’t wait to see this gear on the next G3 tour!!!! Roll on 2024!!

That's so cool!!! Thanks for it. Steve is a legend, and such a master of timbre as well 🤘

Dougie!! So proud of your accomplishments. Miss you back home buddy!

Listening to these guys talk about music and gear does my soul good.

Great rundown! Love the new guy. Very informative. Peace ☮️

kid has class. loved nerding out with this rundown!

What a pleasure to listen to, this new tech. Cool guy!

Really enjoyed this , thank you very much from wales .👍

Feels like Doug was hired specifically to do Rig Rundowns! great presentation!

This is the best rig rundown in so long. The fella is so enthusiastic and knowledgeable about the gear. If this is one end of the spectrum then the Clapton one is the other end. 🥱

Q: What do you do for a living? A: I'm a gitar tech/comedian What a nice and funny guy, Vai surround himself with sweet people

This is absolutely fantastic

Steve's tech sounds just like him. He used the word mellifluous, I had to look it up

Great episode!

GREAT rundown!

It happened in Ankara -the Capital city of Turkey-. I was there. Thanks for the great show and performance🤘

best episode in a while!

This Tech pulling strings is SO COOOOL 💫

I saw Steve in St. Louis and loved it. His concert was load and awesome

This bloke is very professional n passionate. What a great tech 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Really knowledgeable tech, great to see Steve picked another great one.

Saw Vai / Satch last night. Vai had one of the best guitar sounds I've ever heard. So well mixed into the band and cut through when it needed to. Really god stuff.

This may be a weird way to compliment a guitar tech, but this guy is a good public speaker.

I actually was wondering why evo had a low pro thank you so freakin much

What a gem of a tech! Supercool!

Instant classic

Doug is a good friend of mine and has put a few of my guitars together and also done all more guitar work before he got this gig. Doug looking forward to you getting back and hearing the stories. Shawn

@trillandsteez-om5tt

2 ай бұрын

Thanks Bud. -Doug

Love this

Literally no human on planet earth has better posture than the interviewer.

Prince would've loved that Scofield

God I’m so thankful for these videos. I nerd out to this content every time I see a new one.

Saw him last month. Amazing show.

The Scofield model is my favorite :) Nice gig !

HEY! I was at that show, freaking great 4th time seeing Steve Via. What made this show better was I got to meet Mr. Vai afterwords.

Bought my G3 tickets this morning. Can’t wait!

15:15 “You know it’s got the low-pro cosmo black tremolo.” Nice flow bro!

@TheExcitedSoutherner

8 ай бұрын

And with the DiMarzio?! That’s one bad horsey, no?!

Steve Vai looking so much younger and hairier than I remember

What a man ! Must be a really cool and challenging job !

Can’t wait to see him again. Such a giving virtuoso

YESSS

I'm surprised that Steve doesn't use any Pia. The Jams last forever!!

Dunlop Tortex 1.14 is the key to perfection!!! Slash, Eric Stekel, Steve Vai and many others PRO

That was cool!

"Take me through the whole enchilada" lmfao LOVE IT!!!

Doug is in such a privileged position! I'd love to have his job 😃I did not know that Evo has a bridge Evolution turned the other way around for coil splitting reasons. Very clever. Thank you Steve Vai and thank you Doug for being such a good tech for Steve to rely on 🎸

"it's shockingly loud" I saw Steve in August, and loud is an understatement... it was awesome

@RicShaa

9 ай бұрын

Went to a steve vai show about 7 years ago. I’ve had tinnitus ever since

@cogee89

9 ай бұрын

@@RicShaa worth it?

@dylannolan7454

9 ай бұрын

@@RicShaasame.

@RicShaa

9 ай бұрын

@@cogee89 thats a tough one, but I would have to go with no 😂

This guitar tech is so enthusiastic and knowledgeable! I wonder if he has a youtube channel of him just talking about guitars/gear/luthery... that would be an insta sub for me

Rigdiculously good!

Great guy!

Best rig rundown ever.

This interview has been a wealth of knowledge❤

Passion & Warfare changed everything for me as a player. Now this is no exaggeration. I started dissecting P & W in 98. I'm 48 now and I'm still working out Alien Water Kiss. Lol

I, too love the gold frets, just something about the gold fret wire, it just feels like I am playing on melted butter without the grease!

John, best hair in the business! Does the best interviews! Plays like a monster! Thanks John.

He's like the Bishon Frise of guitar players ✊️