Tim Pierce Rig Rundown Guitar Gear & Studio Tour

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Tim Pierce’s guitar can be heard on more than a thousand recordings, starting in the ’80s, when he played on hits by Bon Jovi, John Waite, and Rick Springfield. In subsequent years, he’s added to his resume with recorded performances for Crowded House, Christina Aguilera, Seal, Avril Lavigne, Tracy Chapman, Joe Cocker, Ricky Martin, Meat Loaf, Rod Stewart, Elton John, Michael Jackson, Bruce Springsteen, Rob Thomas, Rick Springfield, Phil Collins, Madonna, Toy Matinee, Don Henley, Santana, Rascal Flatts, Chris Isaak, Jewel, Faith Hill, Celine Dion, Dave Matthews Band, the Goo Goo Dolls, Lana Del Ray, Demi Lovato, Jason Mraz, Kelly Clarkson, and many more.
These days, Pierce also has a popular KZread channel with more than 400,000 subscribers and offers an online masterclass program for thousands of users. You can get more information at timpierceguitar.com.
Meanwhile, here’s what we saw-and learned-when Pieces shared the wisdom and the gear he’s accumulated in four decades of playing sessions.
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[Brought to you by D’Addario XS Strings: www.daddario.com/XSRR]
00:00 - D'Addario XS Strings
00:15 - Tim Pierce Intro
02:01 - 1962 Gibson ES-335
03:44 - 2020 Gibson Custom Shop 1960 Les Paul reissue
08:47 - PRS McCarty 594 Singlecut
11:27 - 2019 PRS McCarty Flame Top Doublecut
13:33 - 1962 Fender Jaguar
15:53 - 2022 Mario hardtail S-style
18:25 - PRS DGT
21:02 - Tim Pierce's "Live" Pedalboard
26:13 - Tim Pierce's KZread Cockpit
27:21 - Iso Cab Setup
28:30 - Tim Pierce's Amps
29:51 - Tim Pierce's Studio Pedals
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  • @premierguitar
    @premierguitar Жыл бұрын

    Full Rig Details: bit.ly/TimPierceRR Subscribe to PG's Channel: bit.ly/SubscribePGKZread Win Guitar Gear: bit.ly/GiveawaysPG Don't Miss a Rundown: bit.ly/RIgRundownENL Merch & Magazines: shop.premierguitar.com

  • @Garrett9339
    @Garrett9339 Жыл бұрын

    Can't think of anyone more deserving of a rig rundown than this man. Such a virtuoso and fantastic teacher.

  • @dinofond

    @dinofond

    Жыл бұрын

    Well Said Sir

  • @michaelpacinus242

    @michaelpacinus242

    Жыл бұрын

    What about a little baby with genitals

  • @pperejma

    @pperejma

    Жыл бұрын

    @@michaelpacinus242 hmm fair point

  • @steveDC51
    @steveDC51 Жыл бұрын

    Some say tone is in the hands - I think Tim’s is in his smile.

  • @stevenmiller3300
    @stevenmiller3300 Жыл бұрын

    The sheer joy in which Tim plays with is inspiring

  • @premierguitar

    @premierguitar

    Жыл бұрын

    Truly.

  • @michaelpacinus242

    @michaelpacinus242

    Жыл бұрын

    Imagine him sucking on you for coke money with that very same enthusiasm! He used to do that for me back in the day out in the OC before things blew up

  • @jordymaas565

    @jordymaas565

    6 ай бұрын

    seems to know the score...

  • @blcouch
    @blcouch Жыл бұрын

    Tim doesn’t have a rig. He has a mission control center.

  • @arustydodge2111
    @arustydodge2111 Жыл бұрын

    TIM PIERCE, such an amazing, polished, intricate player! Yet to watch the ease to which he bonds with any guitar he is playing, is so relaxed. Like he’s sitting on a couch having a cup of coffee. He looks so laid back, and really enjoying his craft. He makes this look so easy, but we all know how painstakingly hard it truly is to accomplish. He has his own tone, but can mimic and match the best guitar gods out there, effortlessly! Love to see a segment of TIM, and JOHN, jamming together! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🎸⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

  • @Total_Bolles
    @Total_Bolles Жыл бұрын

    I can’t put a number on how many times I’ve heard Tim talk about his gear, approach, set up,reasoning, etc. It will absolutely never get old. His skill and touch are one thing but his joy and devotion to music are what brings me back. Such a legend.

  • @ampersandmcvinegar5681
    @ampersandmcvinegar5681 Жыл бұрын

    Nicest guitarist in the world. Tone monster!

  • @jcoulter43
    @jcoulter43 Жыл бұрын

    Tim and John. Tone and gear talk hosts match made in heaven. Fantastic video and two of the nicest, coolest dudes in all the guitar world! I could listen to them talk gear and tones for hours. God bless and rock on 🎸😎

  • @GimmeJimmy23

    @GimmeJimmy23

    Жыл бұрын

    A thousand times: Tim and John!!

  • @bsherbine
    @bsherbine Жыл бұрын

    Tim’s the man! What a sweet guy. His command center cockpit is unreal. Great episode

  • @gsmeeuwsen
    @gsmeeuwsen Жыл бұрын

    Tim has got to be one of the best players on Earth right now....every note he plays just BELONGS there...

  • @Singlehand_Music
    @Singlehand_Music Жыл бұрын

    I've never seen JB so quiet, he looks completely mesmerised by Tim's rig and masterful playing. Love it ❤

  • @GuiitarBilly

    @GuiitarBilly

    Жыл бұрын

    Imoho John uses his excellent interviewing skills to guide rig rundowns and asks questions to help artists provide their pertinent gear info. He’s great at asking the right stuff, then pretty much staying out of the way while they answer. With Tim most of this isn’t necessary. Tim’s a master communicator who’s been refining things through hundreds of videos over the years….and he’s demoed his guitars and cockpit many times on his own and other channels .This seems like it was an easy one for John, he could just let Tim go and enjoy the music and the info. Two pros doing their thing.

  • @Steve-ih7dg
    @Steve-ih7dg Жыл бұрын

    At last!! Tim is one of those legends who so few people know of by name - yet many many have heard play as a sessionman on thousands of songs. Can't wait to watch this. His enthusiasm, humility - & that smile of his - always warms my heart.

  • @Nozmo_King_NJ
    @Nozmo_King_NJ Жыл бұрын

    Love Tim Pierce! What an articulate and informed guy. Plus his guitar face is one of the best .. like pure joy!

  • @RakelaK67
    @RakelaK67 Жыл бұрын

    Tim is a inspirational gift to all dedicated musicians to follow and learn

  • @manofleisure75
    @manofleisure75 Жыл бұрын

    Tim has probably played on more songs than you can count. Amazing player and seems like a super chilled dude! Cheers for sharing.

  • @synonyx
    @synonyx Жыл бұрын

    I love how Tim is just having fun while doing this the whole time. This was awesome John!

  • @glaucosouza1971
    @glaucosouza1971 Жыл бұрын

    You can call it tremolo, vibrato, whatever you want Tim, you are the boss! Master musician. 🙌

  • @CargoShorts7
    @CargoShorts7 Жыл бұрын

    Seriously the most powerful home studio I've ever seen. Tim is such an inspirational player. Great episode guys!

  • @juanmacaceres2702

    @juanmacaceres2702

    Жыл бұрын

    It's not a home studio, it's a studio in a home

  • @jeffroq
    @jeffroq Жыл бұрын

    I love Tim. He gives hope to all of us mortals who have regular sized hands.

  • @peternoble3691

    @peternoble3691

    5 ай бұрын

    The hands on some of these pro guitarists! 😒

  • @GuitarPahlut
    @GuitarPahlut Жыл бұрын

    Tim always looks like he absolutely enjoys what he does 😃🤘👍

  • @jammergreg
    @jammergreg Жыл бұрын

    Tim is one totally melodic guitar man! That Les Paul is a beaut!

  • @zacate1983
    @zacate1983 Жыл бұрын

    The best tone, the nicest guy and the coolest gear! Tim’s the man!

  • @chrisnash8411
    @chrisnash8411 Жыл бұрын

    Tim Pierce is a breath of fresh air. You gotta' love this guy ...! Great player ...He's just so genuine.

  • @Steve-ih7dg
    @Steve-ih7dg Жыл бұрын

    Love how Tim just drops in 'I met Tom thru Joe Bonamassa'. There's another story - but Tim has such humility, it's never a name drop with him.

  • @Bobby_Digital37
    @Bobby_Digital37 Жыл бұрын

    Tim definitely gets the award for most amazing home guitar setup and rig!!!! And definitely gonna need those Tim Pierce signature pickups!!!

  • @Slugg-O
    @Slugg-O Жыл бұрын

    Best Rig Rundown - EVER! Tim is the man. Such a happy, cool guy.

  • @TheSchmidu67
    @TheSchmidu67 Жыл бұрын

    He's such an inspiring guy. If you watch him play, it is always a motivation to go further on your instrument. No matter, what your level is ...

  • @michaelpacinus242

    @michaelpacinus242

    Жыл бұрын

    He used to suck on me with such *wild* inspiration- astounding care to detail!!

  • @noahchasinguitar5831
    @noahchasinguitar5831 Жыл бұрын

    Tim has the best tone I’ve ever heard… It’s always different but always amazing. Doesn’t matter what guitar or amp/modulator he’s playing through… Which makes me think it’s just how he plays

  • @PeterLacis
    @PeterLacis Жыл бұрын

    So good! I love Bolinger's face looking over Tim's shoulder in the second half. So great to see his reactions as a real fan.

  • @ronnie5129
    @ronnie5129 Жыл бұрын

    Tim, you have the most Elaborate, Setup of things that i ever saw in my life, Cousin Figel

  • @888jimm
    @888jimm Жыл бұрын

    How do you know you are a geek .... 1 -You clicked on this the instant you saw it 2 - You know and agree with everything they are talking about.... 3- Can't wait till the Tim Pierce pickups are available and are on reverb looking for a " New Platform" to put them 😂😂

  • @RagggedTrouseredPhilanthropist

    @RagggedTrouseredPhilanthropist

    Жыл бұрын

    Wait...I thought that made us cool! Right?!

  • @888jimm

    @888jimm

    Жыл бұрын

    @@RagggedTrouseredPhilanthropist 🤣😎yep

  • @richardberry8830
    @richardberry8830 Жыл бұрын

    Tim's Flat Wound 62 Jag was THE SOUND! I can't get over that delicious, syrupy soaked reverb tone. Heaven!

  • @denverrandy7143
    @denverrandy7143 Жыл бұрын

    Tim just has a beautiful touch! Period.

  • @mattsb99
    @mattsb99 Жыл бұрын

    OMG! That is unreal AWESOME! I’ve been a fan but oh my. Tim, that isn’t a Ferrari, it’s an F16, on full afterburner! Thank you from Austin!

  • @Mr.ABartley

    @Mr.ABartley

    Жыл бұрын

    F16 lol

  • @neal9812
    @neal9812 Жыл бұрын

    Tim is right on the money on everything: 1) Guitars are tools of the trade: they're better with modern improvements but without leaving the aesthetics aside (vintage vibe or whatever works for you) 2) Amps, speakers and pedals complementing each other 3) Setting the environment up so one can focus on creativity and not connecting/disconnecting, setting up, etc. thanks for this rig rundown, Tim is a player but also a guitar gear expert, which makes it more interesting.

  • @KRayxKodessA
    @KRayxKodessA Жыл бұрын

    How is this only NOW happening?!! Tim is incredible!

  • @BrianVallotton
    @BrianVallotton Жыл бұрын

    Tim and John! YES! Two of my favorite KZread people. God bless y'all.

  • @spacepodi
    @spacepodi11 күн бұрын

    One of the most impressive rigs ever.

  • @grantdickey
    @grantdickey Жыл бұрын

    GOAT!! Tim has to be the sweetest guy. A true inspiration ❤

  • @AlexVoinotGuitar
    @AlexVoinotGuitar Жыл бұрын

    Thank you so much for doing that! Tim's been featured on so many records, he deserves the attention! This was an amazing learning experience!

  • @Texasbluesalley
    @Texasbluesalley Жыл бұрын

    The guitars and amps are great. But that studio setup........

  • @Someone-nl9ke
    @Someone-nl9ke Жыл бұрын

    Tim has alot of good friends with really famous people. Wonder what its like to be really good friends with really famous people. Also the tone on his Jaguar is just insane. The reverb is great. Thanks for showing it Tim! Thanks for the content Premier Guitar. Very Cool Stuff

  • @daviddixon7326
    @daviddixon7326 Жыл бұрын

    So thankful for both of you. Since picking back the guitar up after a very long absence, I can say with certainty how much I’ve appreciated sitting at your feet here on KZread and immersing myself in Tone Town and tutorials and the passion both of you have for sharing!

  • @mmiller6873
    @mmiller6873 Жыл бұрын

    Tim Pierce is such an inspiration and talented musician. Thank you so much for doing this RR. As always PG does it again.

  • @ElmanAuthement
    @ElmanAuthement Жыл бұрын

    Tim has one of the most interesting channels on KZread. Never miss anything he posts

  • @TomoFujitaMusic
    @TomoFujitaMusic Жыл бұрын

    What a lovely playing!! So awesome!

  • @snartzzb983
    @snartzzb983 Жыл бұрын

    A couple of my favorite youtube guitar guys. Thanks to you both.

  • @samthomas1945
    @samthomas1945 Жыл бұрын

    What an awesome Rig Rundown. I love the ones with great session players, they're so generous with their insight and process. John is so good at just letting an artist talk as well

  • @michaelpacinus242

    @michaelpacinus242

    Жыл бұрын

    Tim used to do a great Dick Suckdown on my penis back in the day! Really great stuff

  • @chuckbouscaren3898
    @chuckbouscaren38989 ай бұрын

    Tim is a genius and a musical wizard!

  • @Steve-ih7dg
    @Steve-ih7dg Жыл бұрын

    Tim the consumate professional. Just listening to the care and attention he has given to designing his cockpit so as to get the best out of the artist he is working with - and giving off his best. A lesson that goes way beyond being a musician.

  • @keithmulcahy3417
    @keithmulcahy3417 Жыл бұрын

    I love listening to Tim, his knowledge is incredible and his tone and the way he plays is amazing

  • @beachcomber4141
    @beachcomber4141 Жыл бұрын

    What a home studio! That might be the most impressive guitar cave I have ever seen. Tim has spent years learning all of these things and is now able to do ANYTHING at the press of some buttons. Just wow. Great rig rundown!!

  • @GTRJohnny66
    @GTRJohnny669 ай бұрын

    It's nice to see someone with so much talent and so little ego. Tim is amazing.

  • @ramicigar
    @ramicigar Жыл бұрын

    Every single time I see Tim I can't help but think, "Man, he'd be so cool to hang out with."

  • @RobertKeeleyTV
    @RobertKeeleyTV Жыл бұрын

    Thanks for this incredible video Tim and John. Sure appreciate everything you guys do!

  • @mudzera
    @mudzera9 ай бұрын

    It's a pleasure to watch, always smiling and enjoying the sound, congratulations to both of you, good work ❤

  • @TheJesterboy1969
    @TheJesterboy1969 Жыл бұрын

    It's literally the tastiest licks ever!❤

  • @6Nicolas
    @6Nicolas Жыл бұрын

    What a stunning rig and setup. Tim Pierce is the man !

  • @madebydbm
    @madebydbm Жыл бұрын

    Great stuff - obviously love Tim's playing but love his ethos just as much. So refreshing hearing such an expert talk about "player grade" and new guitars with such enthusiasm. Much a pleasant change from all the vintage megabucks stuff.

  • @JS-nf1sn
    @JS-nf1sn Жыл бұрын

    Love Tim. Love John. Thanks for another great video.

  • @clgmafnas
    @clgmafnas Жыл бұрын

    Gracious and generous in sharing his information. Thanks John and Tim!

  • @dennisdewinter1997
    @dennisdewinter1997 Жыл бұрын

    Such an excellent video! Thanks so much John and Tim for sharing your wealth of experience and gear knowledge. This was so incredibly insightful!

  • @haldasinger6440
    @haldasinger6440 Жыл бұрын

    So great to see this come up in the recommended videos--two great guys in one video

  • @frankierodriguez8661
    @frankierodriguez8661 Жыл бұрын

    thank you again for this. What a lovely dude is Tim.

  • @tuffitout2568
    @tuffitout2568 Жыл бұрын

    Tim and John are both great guitarists and good people.

  • @Eduaro2U
    @Eduaro2U Жыл бұрын

    That is the sweetest, most gorgeous sounding 335 - I need one.

  • @Bobafat1979
    @Bobafat1979 Жыл бұрын

    Nice Boys! Great pleasure seeing this rundown!

  • @DrJeebles
    @DrJeebles Жыл бұрын

    Yep, I've been waiting for this one. Tim is phenomenal.

  • @joejohnson8966
    @joejohnson8966 Жыл бұрын

    Maybe best episode ever.

  • @claytonphelps9911
    @claytonphelps9911 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic rundown here, Tim is so cool, incredible knowledge and experience in tone, and yes, he can play quite well

  • @davidc0812
    @davidc0812 Жыл бұрын

    This was fun! Love Tim. Love this channel.

  • @vdubbub9746
    @vdubbub9746 Жыл бұрын

    Thank you! This is awesome.

  • @davidstephens1097
    @davidstephens1097 Жыл бұрын

    Really great interview! Thank you both!

  • @jfturner67
    @jfturner67 Жыл бұрын

    Time is such a pro’s pro, and anything he says is pretty much golden to me. Love it!

  • @hitnorcal
    @hitnorcal Жыл бұрын

    COMMAND CENTER! Tim seems like such an awesome guy. I love all his videos. I hope he keeps working for another 20+ years.

  • @jdpower6360
    @jdpower6360 Жыл бұрын

    Tim’s happiness is pure AF

  • @BrightKelly19
    @BrightKelly198 ай бұрын

    Tim is the best. Super nice, too. He did some auxiliary tracking on our first record, when I was a green newbie and couldn't nail studio parts.

  • @michaelparson-mcnamara782
    @michaelparson-mcnamara782 Жыл бұрын

    Thanks John! I felt like my astonishment matched yours, as you followed Tim through his maze!

  • @kmjansen
    @kmjansen Жыл бұрын

    I love Premier Guitar AND Tim Pierce! Great Rig Rundown.

  • @J.C...
    @J.C... Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Best Rig Rundown EVER! This is INSANE! 👌

  • @VERBANDTREM
    @VERBANDTREM Жыл бұрын

    What a great episode! I think we're due for an updated rundown on Tom Bukovac

  • @davidsummerville351
    @davidsummerville351 Жыл бұрын

    Very inspiring, enough said. Thanks Tim.

  • @dongonzulman6478
    @dongonzulman6478 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this - thanks for getting Tim on here!

  • @Bastion71
    @Bastion71 Жыл бұрын

    I love the rundown of the Command Center! So cool.

  • @stephenbedford1395
    @stephenbedford1395 Жыл бұрын

    You always manage to get a magic sound Tim... love it mate!

  • @kevinhydemusic
    @kevinhydemusic Жыл бұрын

    Tim Pierce's tone is one of the most pleasant sounds in the universe.

  • @christopherweise438

    @christopherweise438

    Жыл бұрын

    What makes the vintage PAF's so tasty is they were low output. Tim knew to get that tone on his '60 reissue had to have low output pick ups.

  • @greggmolnar5335

    @greggmolnar5335

    Жыл бұрын

    Well-said. Totally agree. Every guitar, every amp, on every one of his videos is just so sweet

  • @vintagesounds5150
    @vintagesounds5150 Жыл бұрын

    Tim is a Kid in a candy store! in his Studio. I could live there forever! Thanks for sharing ☮️🎸🎶

  • @tehsamjones
    @tehsamjones Жыл бұрын

    possibly my favorite rig rundown

  • @toddflowers8052
    @toddflowers8052 Жыл бұрын

    Outstanding show guys !!! 👌

  • @scot-combs
    @scot-combs Жыл бұрын

    Tim Pierce is a treasure!

  • @CarbonBasedLifeform7810
    @CarbonBasedLifeform7810 Жыл бұрын

    Timmy!! Such a treat

  • @joshbabbitt9243
    @joshbabbitt9243 Жыл бұрын

    What a consumate professional with just an insanely huge cockpit of musical fun! Tim is Grade-A class and perfection. I can only imagine what Tim's electric bill is on a monthly basis! 😂😮

  • @mikebledsoe2315
    @mikebledsoe2315 Жыл бұрын

    *Finally we get to see behind Tim's green curtain. LOL moment when John asked "How loud are your amps?"; Tim said "Jet engine loud, and stadium loud."* ✌❤&🎶

  • @jimamsden
    @jimamsden Жыл бұрын

    I have a set of Tom Holmes coil-tapped pickups on my '69 Les Paul. They are indeed wonderful.

  • @Obiekb
    @Obiekb Жыл бұрын

    This was GREAT! Thanks Tim and John

  • @williamlivingston1099
    @williamlivingston1099 Жыл бұрын

    You're both fabulous. Monster contribution.

  • @mattiv1
    @mattiv1 Жыл бұрын

    That outro tone, da fugg man... brilliant!

  • @josephharris1869
    @josephharris1869 Жыл бұрын

    So cool John! Man what an amazing rig Tim has in the cockpit lol

  • @kennethquintini658
    @kennethquintini658 Жыл бұрын

    Agreed that this is a golden age for 🎸 electronics, I still like the old stuff, y'all keep on rocking!!

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