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Rig Rundown - Russian Circles' Mike Sullivan [2017] 

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Co-founding member Mike Sullivan updates PG-er Chris Kies before the band’s show at the Ryman in Nashville, TN, on what has changed in his live setup since our 2013 episode (www.premierguitar.com/article...) that was shot while the band recorded Memorial.
Mike’s current main squeeze is a 1985 Gibson Les Paul Custom that he bought in his hometown of Chicago at Rock N Roll Vintage. Since acquiring the guitar, he dropped in new pickups-a high-wound Lollar Imperial in the bridge and a standard Lollar Imperial in the neck. Sullivan goes with D’Addario NYXL .011-.056 strings and tunes this one to a DADGAD variant-C#-G#-D-G-C-A#. When it comes to picks, he’s been loyal to the Dunlop Max-Grip Jazz III since he found some inside a box for an Andy Timmons pedal.
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Комментарии : 151   
@3nightstand624
@3nightstand624 3 года назад
This guitar player is incredible. Mike’s songs and playing is outrageous.
@NewMozart
@NewMozart 7 лет назад
I watched the old rig rundown once a month. I will watch this rig rundown once a month.
@ofstoneandsteel
@ofstoneandsteel 3 месяца назад
Saw them live in Chile 2024, blew my mind
@frsm_
@frsm_ 2 года назад
Watching this video after their gear was stolen just makes me sad. Specially if you here Mike talking about his LP Costum.
@SilhouetteLifter
@SilhouetteLifter 7 лет назад
great video! I saw Russian Circles in the Kesselhaus in Berlin last fall (front row!) and they probably have the best live sound of anyone I've ever heard. It was insane how crisp and full they sounded for just 3 guys, and the mix was absolutely superb, so props to the venue as well for pulling that off. perfect sound, great band.
@andrewwowk9385
@andrewwowk9385 2 года назад
I literally have no idea what he is talking about (I don't play guitar, know anything about playing guitar, etc.) but I am fascinated listening to it.
@spudvader
@spudvader 2 года назад
lmfao
@ToJam14
@ToJam14 7 лет назад
They look like the same person with and without hair
@WhIte0NErd
@WhIte0NErd 2 года назад
Limited stock of customizable avatars..
@NobodyNewsNetwork
@NobodyNewsNetwork Год назад
13:03 They really do. They could be brothers.
@GothicXlightning
@GothicXlightning 3 года назад
Sullivan is a great musician and as always say, i can totally relate with his play style beautiful underrated band
@nazznomad
@nazznomad 7 лет назад
Oddly I use RR as a way of discovering bands I'm not familiar with. If the interview is good, I investigate the band. Really diggin this band. Nice one Premier!
@stephenowen3383
@stephenowen3383 6 лет назад
Nazz Nomad yeah same here. Found Russian Circles from the last one and also Black Mountain, amongst others.
@shanedeel2
@shanedeel2 2 года назад
Me 2 I found pelican and Russian from RR.
@Wizzle
@Wizzle 5 лет назад
Everything that Mike said, matters. Thanks for this.
@fromthistexasbreath
@fromthistexasbreath 7 лет назад
Noodlin' on my guitar while watching this, and my favorite pick in my hand is his favorite pick. Not a big deal, but it's funny when you're watching rig rundowns while noodling and end up using the same thing.
@DalleDayul
@DalleDayul 4 года назад
Mike's use of big headroom clean amps and using darker heavy pedals is something I wish so many other guitarists would do. You get loads of guitarists using dark amps and a shitload of pedals and they lose all of the clarity and high end. I love his way of doing things, and you definitely notice the difference live.
@eldirtyfaygo5395
@eldirtyfaygo5395 3 года назад
Did you notice that he also said he doesn't use high output pickups too? Very few guitarists know about balance.
@DalleDayul
@DalleDayul 3 года назад
@@eldirtyfaygo5395 Yeah he seems to prefer the low-to-mid PAFs, I know he's a big fan of Lollar Imperials, honestly it's such a unique sound but it pays off so well, when you hear them live it's a fantastic sound
@MB-wu9uq
@MB-wu9uq 3 года назад
@@DalleDayul i got his set of lollars in my 01 les paul standard and it sounds absolutely incredible.
@DragonCrestPC
@DragonCrestPC 6 лет назад
Just saw these guys last on at the house of blues and they were AMAZING.
@m3pilot19
@m3pilot19 7 лет назад
I love how someone starts blasting "Something About You" by Boston at 10:12 Great song. Cool rundown Russian Circles are rad!
@michaelcarrig627
@michaelcarrig627 13 дней назад
Saw them first at their second show at the old Empty Bottle opening for Cult of Luna. He used to play a chambered double cut Les Paul. They were a huge influence on me.
@Ullish1989
@Ullish1989 6 лет назад
I could watch you two talk gear literally all day
@paniccleo
@paniccleo 7 лет назад
Chris Keyes is the best for rig rundowns, man.
@MrNikkSudden
@MrNikkSudden 7 лет назад
Please do a This Will Destroy You rig rundown!!!!
@Tcflohr
@Tcflohr 7 лет назад
I saw them open for Mastodon, pretty good ambient stuff.
@nickdow7020
@nickdow7020 7 лет назад
Tim F I did as well in Arizona. Russian Circles and Eagles Of Death Metal opened for Mastodon
@xxxjake999xxx
@xxxjake999xxx 6 лет назад
I wanna see Russian Circles in the UK, but they're only opening for Mastadon. Still yet to decide
@Muperman1
@Muperman1 6 лет назад
In case you didn't go (or want to see them again), Russian Circles will be coming back to the UK as headliners in 2 weeks.
@Spaxcore
@Spaxcore 4 года назад
@@nickdow7020 that must have been one hell of a gig!
@vargusstonerock
@vargusstonerock 3 года назад
@@nickdow7020 I was there, too! Good show, been listening to Russian Circles ever since.
@jackhammer893
@jackhammer893 7 лет назад
This mag keeps it real. 2 Russian Circles interview.....Props!
@Brian19451
@Brian19451 7 лет назад
Saw these guys open for Mastodon. Great show.
@Hawthorneeffect1
@Hawthorneeffect1 7 лет назад
Love this band. Sweet
@Rooster7six
@Rooster7six 4 года назад
These guys are amazing! 🤘🤘🤘
@216trixie
@216trixie 7 лет назад
Nice interview.
@jameswilkins4motion
@jameswilkins4motion 3 года назад
Awesome Rig Run Down. What a fucking great band Russian Circles are
@Greencheese333
@Greencheese333 7 лет назад
Another one, yes!
@countjulu
@countjulu 7 лет назад
Glad to see not everyone prefers analog delays.
@fromthistexasbreath
@fromthistexasbreath 7 лет назад
Interesting especially because he's been so known to favor analog and vintage gear, but his reasoning makes perfect sense for me.
@TheZooropaBaby
@TheZooropaBaby 6 лет назад
I like analog delay but its mostly because i only have a strat and sounds coming out of delay would be too bright; it depends on the feel, too, the brightness can be beneficial for ambient stuff, something Russian Circles often do
@melchiando
@melchiando 6 лет назад
only analog snobs
@stephenowen3383
@stephenowen3383 6 лет назад
juusie I massively prefer digital delays. I like my delay to be really bright and clean, and also it is probably the type of delay that changes the way I play in the most satisfying way i.e. I basically play way less notes and am more considered.
@joshschutz7731
@joshschutz7731 6 лет назад
I think the way he uses it for more single note rhythmic stuff, digital is clearer sounding. If he was just doing leads or chordy stuff with the delay analog would make more sense
@2yugen2
@2yugen2 5 лет назад
For a really great and affordable pickup that balances warmth and clarity check out Seymour Duncan Alnico II Pro.
@StaulkHolm
@StaulkHolm 6 лет назад
So the "variant of DADGAD" thing is using the middle 4 strings of DADGAD as the top 4 strings and taking the 2 low strings down a half step from DA to C# G#. His statement initially confused me but it makes a lot of sense if you are familiar with DADGAD and it is especially sensible considering how Mike plays and writes music. . . . . . . . . I'm curious if the lower strings were dropped for range or so he could make spread triads without needing to stretch his 4th finger for a major third (or both lol). I know he had some kind accident/chronic pain issue in recent years and had to change some stuff up and I wonder if that is part of it.
@eddieparker1680
@eddieparker1680 7 лет назад
Should be mandatory to demo all gear to be on rig rundown..
@premierguitar
@premierguitar 7 лет назад
Ryman doesn't all sound after doors, which happened here, but thankfully Mike wanted to make the RR happen so he was OK with filming while fans were taking their seats - hence the awkward background music.
@PaulMcCaffreyfmac
@PaulMcCaffreyfmac 7 лет назад
Don't let Rick Nielsen hear you describe Surrender as "awkward"..Hahahaha
@premierguitar
@premierguitar 7 лет назад
Just awkward in the sense it was in the background while the boys were chatting - Cheap Trick rules!
@TheRocknrolla12
@TheRocknrolla12 6 лет назад
He is one of the finest guitarist of this generation, just phenomenal musicality. The drummer of Russian Circle is just over the top...they together is magical with the solid fuzzy bass
@corybrim7524
@corybrim7524 3 года назад
The REAL question is how the f does he overdub loops so cleanly? Are the dubs going through separate amps?
@rafsbio
@rafsbio 7 лет назад
I saw them live twice already (one time in Denver, then recently in Rome) and they are amazing. I get it that not every musicians is a gear-head, but it's really nice to see a guy like Mike Sullivan that knows his stuff.
@spuuuuuz
@spuuuuuz 2 года назад
Sucks watching this now after their gear got robbed. Really hope they get their stuff back.
@reijerlincoln
@reijerlincoln 7 лет назад
The man knows his Les Pauls. Norlin era Les Paul smoke most of what HenryJ has been pimping out these past 30 years.
@mackenziegreen1215
@mackenziegreen1215 Год назад
''couldn't be happier'' - Mike Sullivan in every interview lmao
@Pevanni
@Pevanni 6 лет назад
Does he go in the effects loop or just the front?
@SzekelyPerspective
@SzekelyPerspective 5 лет назад
A on 24.5, that is brave.
@mustafaal-sibai7380
@mustafaal-sibai7380 4 года назад
how so?
@SzekelyPerspective
@SzekelyPerspective 4 года назад
@@mustafaal-sibai7380 Due to intonation headaches.
@tarkenton3895
@tarkenton3895 3 месяца назад
Yeah I think it works alright for the sludgy sound a la Neurosis, Crowbar, Mastodon etc. He's pretty much using the same AADGad as Steve from Neurosis where the high octave being played with the low one helps keep things in check. It's an interesting tuning though
@Astral_Wave
@Astral_Wave 3 года назад
Need a third rundown*
@donculig2525
@donculig2525 7 лет назад
woa what is that finish on the first Custom? I thought it was grey but it almost looks like a really dark goldtop or something
@omarogunhe5146
@omarogunhe5146 6 лет назад
Pelham Blue
@JakesPhoto_
@JakesPhoto_ 4 года назад
It is a pewter that has aged to a greener shade, similar to what a early 80s Silverburst does!!
@2doobsmcjubes555
@2doobsmcjubes555 7 лет назад
I screamed a bit when the guitar intro for Spanish bombs at 13:33 , that's one of my favorite Clash songs! haha
@ChiliPumpTheFunk
@ChiliPumpTheFunk 7 лет назад
0 dislikes... let's keep it that way. good interview. And a rarely well spoken guitarist. lol
@acledfloyd
@acledfloyd 7 лет назад
I got to see them live a few weeks a ago, it was an amazing show! What color is that Les Paul Custom?
@raytorvalds3699
@raytorvalds3699 7 лет назад
I was wondering about the color too.
@witchbvrner
@witchbvrner 7 лет назад
Gunmetal Grey?
@jcoriha
@jcoriha 6 лет назад
I think its just faded/32 year old black.
@omarogunhe5146
@omarogunhe5146 6 лет назад
Pelham Blue
@dylanwilliams3347
@dylanwilliams3347 5 лет назад
Metallic gray i think its called. It was a custom color in the norlin era. I forgot what the real name is but i think thats right.. People called them gunmetal gray back then
@FrostByte_AC
@FrostByte_AC 7 лет назад
You guys should do a rig rundown of your camera gear and editing software. Trust me.
@premierguitar
@premierguitar 7 лет назад
Canon 5D Mark III and Canon 6D with a Canon EF 24-70mm and Canon EF 70-200mm lenses. We capture audio through the Shure wireless mics and/or SM57 into a Tascam DR-70D that's mounted on one of the tripods.
@ekovv
@ekovv 6 лет назад
Hoping someday you guys will get to do a Caspian rig rundown!
@srxiii2261
@srxiii2261 5 лет назад
Is his les paul custom really olive green? Looks like a refinish or a custom paint, never seen one like it before...
@dylanwillis1473
@dylanwillis1473 4 года назад
Its called "pewter"
@MouthVisuals
@MouthVisuals 4 года назад
What's the intro song?
@calvinschaller6575
@calvinschaller6575 7 лет назад
"like Stevie Wonder milking a cow" hahahaha
@FabianSalomonsson
@FabianSalomonsson 7 лет назад
hahaha I laughed so hard at that
@ruthlesscutthroat4030
@ruthlesscutthroat4030 7 лет назад
i wanted to laugh but i then i thought probably better not to.
@adrianseifi3285
@adrianseifi3285 7 лет назад
A Rig Rundown on Ride would be amazing!
@LaTigerGenesis
@LaTigerGenesis 7 лет назад
nice work! go find White Denim!!
@Ullish1989
@Ullish1989 7 лет назад
I KNEW he'd end up using the Burnley for distortion
@MINDFREAK368
@MINDFREAK368 Год назад
Time for an update boys
@tarkenton3895
@tarkenton3895 3 месяца назад
Hell yeee, I'd love to see a new one with those new Dunables. Plus thankfully they've recovered some of their stolen gear recently!
@iwillnevergetone5
@iwillnevergetone5 4 года назад
everytime I return to this vid I get a good kick out of that guy doing that behind him around 6:20
@GothicXlightning
@GothicXlightning 3 года назад
I Like Mike's dark sound and the fact the uses my beloved Black beauty of honor well in this case we can just say Custom Les paul of honor
@aidansmith6360
@aidansmith6360 4 года назад
10:51 so true
@brettpanzer
@brettpanzer 3 года назад
Those carbon Jazz 3s are the best picks ever.
@Astral_Wave
@Astral_Wave 3 года назад
Do they come in different thicknesses, or are they one size only? Guessing they're rather heavy, what size do you use if you don't mind me asking (I'm somewhat of a pick nerd).
@Astral_Wave
@Astral_Wave 3 года назад
Also, does the carbon fiber have a softer attack than the normal jazz picks? Similar to tortious shell in anyway? Sorry to pester you. Thanks
@thegeopoliticalforecaster2994
@thegeopoliticalforecaster2994 6 лет назад
Anyone know What kind of jacket Mike is wearing
@jeffersongoncalves92
@jeffersongoncalves92 7 лет назад
Premier, next time check Pelican, please!!
@premierguitar
@premierguitar 7 лет назад
We love them! Tell them to come to Nashville! 'Forever Becoming' was one of Chris' favorite records in 2013...
@flyver
@flyver 6 лет назад
Agree!!
@clintn6677
@clintn6677 6 лет назад
That would be a good one!
@TheZooropaBaby
@TheZooropaBaby 6 лет назад
you got your wish!
@T-Hawkeyes
@T-Hawkeyes 3 года назад
6:23. Its like Mike is looking right at Ben.
@cirjames2540
@cirjames2540 5 лет назад
Thumbs up number 664-the neighbor of the beast
@harijsijabs2420
@harijsijabs2420 7 лет назад
I have never clicked a video so fast in my life!
@rayg3116
@rayg3116 7 лет назад
Hmm... I wonder what his gear sounds like.
@premierguitar
@premierguitar 7 лет назад
Ryman doesn't allow for sound due to venue and union restrictions. It's the only drawback when filming at the Mother of Country Music in Nashville - We highly suggest just going to see the band live... you won't regret it!
@EricJh21690
@EricJh21690 4 года назад
Dark..and warm 😆
@stonecole4703
@stonecole4703 7 лет назад
Can you do Unknown Mortal Orchestra?
@tybrunz
@tybrunz 7 лет назад
whats the scale length on those les pauls?
@yungstaben7675
@yungstaben7675 5 лет назад
Little late but all Les Paul’s are 24 3/4” unless it’s a special model.
@MickRose90
@MickRose90 6 лет назад
Nice Shoes Mike
@Guitargasm1000
@Guitargasm1000 7 лет назад
Never heard of them
@KeeperOfPoops
@KeeperOfPoops 4 года назад
you should listen to them, Post-Rock is a super underrated style of music
@PintsofGuinness
@PintsofGuinness 7 лет назад
how much you wanna bet this video gets claimed by some record company for surrender playing in the background towards the end
@HarleyMothersole
@HarleyMothersole 7 лет назад
What is the song at the beginning of the video?
@premierguitar
@premierguitar 7 лет назад
"Vorel" off their latest album 'Guidance.'
@Elimnio
@Elimnio 7 лет назад
since he doesn't use a switcher on his pedal board, he must have a huge loss in signal with so many pedals, right? how does that work, can someone explain?
@el_wilder8860
@el_wilder8860 7 лет назад
Thats def Bill Kelliher and Mastodons backline behind Mikes set up.
@dylanwillis1473
@dylanwillis1473 6 лет назад
EL _Wilder88 This was filmed on their tour with mastodon.
@pattonPwr
@pattonPwr 7 лет назад
no Brian Cook, BASS ...
@premierguitar
@premierguitar 7 лет назад
The doors at the Ryman were open since Mastodon and EDOM took full soundchecks, but thankfully Mike wanted to make the RR happen so he was OK with filming while fans were taking their seats - hence the awkward background music. We're lucky we got Mike to do it! (For the record, we love Cheap Trick, it was just a nuisance for the guys while they wrapped the shoot.)
@IceKoldKilla
@IceKoldKilla 6 лет назад
Does someone have the tab for the song "Asa"? I can't find it anywhere.
@ramsayperez6523
@ramsayperez6523 7 лет назад
How about a in flames rig rundown?
@rolandlemus203
@rolandlemus203 6 лет назад
LOL, I was fortunate to find this band during my quest to find music to oil paint with, this band is by far the coolest ear candy beyond ambient, more like smooth music with some caffeine and steroids at moments of sonic bliss. Throw in some Plini, and Paint the Sky red, and you have an awesome ear experience:) I thought they WERE Russians!! lol,, who would have thunk it? From Chicago no less! I hope them the best, they are very good and I love there material!
@cswift6273
@cswift6273 7 лет назад
You guys should do a rundown with Andy Larocque of king diamond
@crosswalklarry
@crosswalklarry 7 лет назад
So you let your pedals get caked with grime and they go bad on you? Shocker!
@JuniaThePriest
@JuniaThePriest 7 лет назад
And the Mastodon rig behind it! Please lets have a Mastodon redux!
@paulk.5767
@paulk.5767 7 лет назад
I'm a simple man, I see some Les Paul Customs, I click.
@Jakeman90210
@Jakeman90210 7 лет назад
Chris keys has developed a strange way of talking where he gets quieter all of the sudden then back up to normal volume
@premierguitar
@premierguitar 7 лет назад
Kind of like a Russian Circles song, no??!
@MrDaigoRiki
@MrDaigoRiki Год назад
This guy exactly knows what he wants. He uses only a fuzz factory for dirty sound?
@bullyaudio2317
@bullyaudio2317 7 лет назад
The second they zoomed in on the dig all I saw was hair
@EmilyRose0
@EmilyRose0 6 лет назад
Don't tell me I am the only one who thinks 0:50 "WTF is this?". Did he forget to close his pants correctly?
@sagrado5
@sagrado5 7 лет назад
spanish bombs!
@Kebinwmiles
@Kebinwmiles 6 лет назад
this interviewer has some nervous energy. dude needs to chill
@TonySkiens
@TonySkiens 7 лет назад
cheap trick rules !!!!!
@pwayne3580
@pwayne3580 6 лет назад
that signal must be shit by the time it is ran through all that crap. Wire up your damn board though a loop train so you aren't pumping mud.
@Onamorata
@Onamorata 6 лет назад
P Wayne you never seen them live I assume?? Doesn't sound bad at all yo
@pwayne3580
@pwayne3580 6 лет назад
Onamorata I've seen them live many times and yeah it always sounds great, however that setup inarguably can be seriously cleaned up.
@neoflox
@neoflox 7 лет назад
Premier, maybe next time sent someone who doesn't make the conversation sound like a Rick & Morty episode. Informative but nowhere near entertaining to listen to.
@itsoktobewhite4347
@itsoktobewhite4347 7 лет назад
don't get your panties in a twist, great rig rundown
@TRICK-OR-TREAT236
@TRICK-OR-TREAT236 Год назад
< < < MIGHT WANT TO SERIOUSLY THINK ABOUT CHANGING THAT NAME TO UKRAINIAN CIRCLES > > >
@ileutur6863
@ileutur6863 Год назад
Why would they? They have nothing to do with Russia the country
@tarkenton3895
@tarkenton3895 3 месяца назад
Russian Circles is the name of an ice hockey maneuver I think. That's where they got it from
@dannyroybal1483
@dannyroybal1483 Год назад
The only good thing about Russian circles is the clean parts
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