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Rig Rundown: Primus' Larry LaLonde [2017]

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Rig Rundown - Primus' Larry LaLonde [2017]
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Chris Kies
By Chris KiesNov 08, 2017
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.
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Try to wrap your head around all the weird noises, tones, and sound effects that “Ler” uses to keep up with Les Claypool.

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During a visit out to Fender’s California factory, Larry stumbled upon this Telecaster Custom that had a super fat neck—especially down by the headstock—so he had them shave it down and it’s become his favorite Tele for live situations.

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