Rig Rundown - Devo's Bob Mothersbaugh and Bob Casale 

Most people don't realize that DEVO were always a guitar band at their core. The Bob's (RIP Bob Casale) were creative and skilled players. Add Gerald (excellent bassist) and, Mark as the primary (fantastic) composers and, secret weapon Alan Myers - a formidable and, terribly underrated drumming genius - and, you have something mighty special (check out some isolated tracks...mind-blowing)

I guess it's a trade secret; Devo is known to be secretive about many things. But Bob 1 is more talkative here than usual, you can tell that he's talking about his passion since he agreed to do an interview. Between him and Mark (who hoards synths and other odds and ends by the truckload) and Jim (who worked for Roland and built Devo's synth drums in the 70s), the Mothersbaughs have quite the gear obsession. They shove the poles in the holes.

I had the pleasure of meeting Mark at a music store (won't mention the name) in Rochester NY and talked for 10 mins he was down to earth we talked about guitars and he signed one of my strats that i will cherish forever been a DEVO fan since the early 80s criminally underrated band and way way ahead of thier time RIP Bob2.

Rock In Peace Bob Casale

Being a member of Devo, I'm pretty sure he was being sarcastic in explaining the popularity of the Les Paul!

Devo is criminally underrated as a band.

I love the way the Bob's played together, two of my fave guitarists of all time

“It’s my Mr DNA guitar. “ Interviewer: So what songs do you use this on? :)

See, these guys aren't weird after all. Just a couple of good ol' spuds! Thank you for the music, Bob 2.

Bob Casale was a close friend of mine.... So sad he's gone..

Rip Bob 2

I had the great pleasure of meeting three members of Devo at a bar after their show. Bob Casale was so nice, so down to earth approachable, we wound up carrying on a conversation about his recording work at the studio. He was just such a joy to talk too. I practically embarrassed myself approaching Bob Mothersbaugh (who had a beautiful lady chatting him up almost exclusively the whole time I was there). Mark, being the wild man you imagine he could be, was drunk and entertaining a big crowd of smitten fans. He was hilarious and a bit obnoxious at times. His brother Bob was just quietly sitting at the bar chatting with the lady. Two brothers, polar opposite behavior. I will probably never get to meet them again, and I'm so saddened by Bob Casale's death. He was easily the nicest famous musician I have ever met.

Great to see Bob 2 again. He was a solid, cool, very friendly, down to earth dude with a bent for culinary arts.

I was at this show when I was a wee lad. Lifelong fan of DEVO, amazing show.

So many players use a Tube Screamer, has to be the most popular guitar pedal on the planet.

Cute guys. Hard to believe my heroes have become eccentric old geezers. Man, you rocked my world when I was just a high schooler in the early 80's. Thank you for what you have done. Jason! Not knowing Smart Patrol/Mr. DNA was a bit of a gaffe, but they took it well.

Jason doesn't know any of DEVO's songs, so 'it's the Mr. DNA guitar' was meaningless to him.

I’m so happy that I’m seeing this interview now! Often in the old (and new) Devo interviews it’s mostly Mark and Gerry who’re Talking the most, either because of them being the co-starters or because of other personal reasons of which I am uncertain of, so it feels nice to hear both the Bobs talk a bit more :]. I find it very charming how similar they look/sound to their brothers!!

The most surreal rig rundown ever.

I love how they are messing with the host. Can't blame them.

I love all these reaaallllyyy cool people ripping on one of the most successful guitarist/musician/composers in music in the last thirty years, as if he's just some goofball. dimfucks.

He's been with the world

Rest in Peace To Bob 2 Robert Casale Rhythm Guitar Keyboards

Good Bye Bob. You will be missed.

Love this, you dont often hear from the other guys in DEVO. Its always Mark and Jerry out front. These guys are as hilarious and weird as Mark in a few ways. Bob 2 RIP

Go listen to the who... then listen to devo. It will make so much sense The who and devo is like black sabbath and the beatles...

Thanks guys, that was cool. I love seeing the diversity of these setups and all the interesting personalities. Rock on.

Maybe you should look up Soundgarden's cover of "Girl U Want" or how about Nirvana's cover of "Turnaround" or Rage Against The Machine's version of "Beautiful World". No one cares? Really?

Amazing that Bob 2 uses only "two sounds," yet did incredible engineering work. It's a lot like the high end auto mechanic that spends all day optimizing everybody else's ride, then goes home in a Buick. He was a good guy; so unlike his brother.

Devo are monsters of rock! I ve seen them live. What a great band! I wish they would do more industrial style rock like too much paranoias, jocko homo, ect

rip bob 2

Excellent video. Fascinating, although Bob 1 was a bit secretive, it was still enjoyable to see their set-up. Thank you-very well done.

Should had asked if they still have that wine red Les Paul Custom with the reverse cutaway horn. I think it was in the musicvideo for Whip It.

I love that Bob 1 sounds like his father.

RIP

Praise Bob!

RIP Bob Casale. You can tell the Devo guys must have fun, which is the only reason to play music!

Bob 1 is awesome. Stop hating.

Bob 1 is perfect and I will fight to the death to defend his honor.

that les paul's a beauty, love bloomfield!

Bob1 prefers to use the Line 6 PODfx. But since they're discontinued and he's down to one left, he resorts to the Fractal live.

Vote DEVO in the Class of 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame and Thanks for your help you Spuds

Blondie and Devo on the same bill WOW

RIP Bob2

Potatocaster?

Haha, bunch of crybaby haters in these comments. Don't be mad because Devo can sell more tickets with less ability than you (supposedly) have. Songwriting trumps skill every time. And if you don't care about their presets then why complain about them not sharing?

Bob1 was played by Fred Armisen. Bob 2 was played by Al Gore.

I never realized that Fred Armisen was the guitarist for Devo.

Bob1 sounds almost exactly like David Lynch.

Weird, I thought Bob 1 would sound more like his singing voice, like on Smart Patrol and stuff. Anyway, awesome video. Great for an aspiring guitarist and massive Devo fan such as myself.

wut s led paull?

RIP Bob Casale

love these guys but the les Paul never really went out of style. Its true that it was less prevalent in the 90s but it made a huge comeback in the later 90s.. aaaand regarding Jason S ,wouldnt u want to know a little about Devo + their classic songs before interviewing them ?

we love DEVO bob l & DEVO bob ll

Nice looking LP. Bob 1.

I love when people chew and smack their mouth when talking. Really adds to the character and depth of the conversation.

Bloomfield Les Pauls are amazing. Expensive as hell

the AxeFX is absolutely the best.

Fred Armisen?

j-a-p-a-n funny, bob1. rip, bob2. bob1, doesn't sound like i expected. but then again he does.

"spudcastor" priceless

Hey if u wanna keep secrets DONT AGREE TO A "RIG R U N D O W N" lol

“ we’re not gonna give away our tone “ 😂😂 because everyone’s chasing that Devo tone … lol .. but i guess there’s the purist Devo fan 👍🏻👍🏻

Next time, do a bit of research before you go and interview a band so you don't end up looking stupid asking what song they use a certain guitar on, when they've just told you it's named after the song...

Awesome.

"spudocaster" love it when bands dont take rock too seriously 😀

R.I.P. Bob 2.

Great great great... gotta get me an AxeFX man...

RIP BOB 2 Bob Casale.

I agree 100%

any chance doing a Wes Boarland run down?

Man everyone is using those fractal amp modeling units. I bet their sales are through the roof.

These aren’t BM & BC are they?!🤔

Holy shit yes.

that spud guitar looks like a 'shit with strings on it'

BOBCORE!

That was so disrespectful, I should have done the interview, I can even play some of the devo songs, I would have freaked out at seeing the original MR DNA guitar, I bet Bob 1 would have loved my company,

We are ALL Devo! Get used to it.

RIP Bob 2

I want a nickel for every time he smacks his lips.

Holy shit I was at this show!

Devo Rules!!

Wrong Bob he is still here.

I miss Bob 2

Bob2 is looking like a founding father these days.

I kept hearing the words BOB,BOB,BOB.

Sometimes Bob sounds like Mark.

oh how i wish i could see a mike bloomfield rig rundown...

So, they won't give up their secret settings. I've got it! Maybe the FBI can force Apple to crack their codes.

"Les Paul?" "Japan?" Never heard of them!

Nice les paul

hahahahaha "ahhh the sounds we are using are confidential...." lol

bob 1 looks like a completely different person without glasses.

They've got secrets.

So, Bob 1 acts in Portlandia and can go on tour?? woo...

Guys! It's just Devo's humour! It's all a wind up!

Notice one of the amps is tuned to the "Brown Sound." Hahaha

I would have expected them to be way more nerdy about their gear.

Bob 1 Sling Blade Jr.

Did he really say the Les Paul stopped being popular after the 80's ??