When it comes to playing 6-strings, Laasko has been favoring his white-turned-yellow Gibson Les Paul that he prefers because it has a fatter neck and the “wrong” Bigsby vibrato (which is more aesthetically appealing for him than the bigger Bigsby that goes all the way down the guitar’s top). He plays this on “Wheelhouse,” “Jesus Fever,” and “Freak Train.” His gauges are in a constant flux, but at this show he was using Ernie Ball Slinkys (.012 –.056) on both guitars.
Rig Rundown: Kurt Vile & The Violators
The Philly-based group explains how they use vintage Fender gear, classic tube amps, and a few homemade pedals to produce their brand of psychedelic folk-rock.
By Chris KiesMar 09, 2016
Chris Kies
Chris Kies has degrees in Journalism and History from the University of Iowa and has been with PG dating back to his days as an intern in 2007. He's now the multimedia manager maintaining the website and social media accounts, coordinating Rig Rundown shoots (also hosting and/or filming them) and occasionally writing an artist feature. Other than that, he enjoys non-guitar-related hobbies.