Dann Huff Rig Rundown – Guitar Gear Behind New Album When Words Aren’t Enough
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The all-star producer invites John Bohlinger to his home studio for a glimpse of his most treasured gear.
Veteran producer and behind-the-scenes guitar superstar Dann Huff released his debut solo album, When Words Aren’t Enough, on May 30, but his career began long before that. He’s been making records and playing guitar for roughly 50 years, working with everyone from Taylor Swift to Rodney Crowell to Michael Jackson.
His home studio is where the magic happens, and for this Rig Rundown, he invited PG’s John Bohlinger over to talk about his career, his new record, and the best bits of gear he’s played along the way. Keep an eye out for our feature on Huff online and in our August print issue.
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0:00 – Mark Knopfler & D’Addario
0:15 – Dann Huff Playing Intro
1:00 – Subscribe to Rig Rundowns!
1:08 – John Bohlinger Intro
1:48 – Musical Start in Brentwood with Gordon Kennedy
5:58 – White Heart Years
8:16 – Moving to SoCal at 23 to Start Studio Career
13:15 – Giant Band 1987–1992
18:40 – Moment He Knew Music Was Changing
19:58 – Moving Back to Nashville as Session Guitarist
23:58 – Working with Mutt Lange & Shania Twain
26:54 – Becoming a Nashville Producer
29:53 – Working with Keith Urban
41:39 – Living with Imposter Syndrome
43:22 – Learned & Growing From Instagram Guitar Virtuosos
46:36 – Writing & Recording New When Words Aren’t Enough Album
59:00 – James Tyler Guitars Dann Huff Original Classic
1:07:29 – Revv D40
1:08:12 – Rig Rundowns & D’Addario
1:08:44 – Chet Atkins Parallel & Using a Gretsch 6120
1:15:31 – Fender Custom Shop Telecaster (Gift from Keith Urban)
1:16:15 – 1960s Rickenbacker 360 Capri
1:19:51 – 1960 Fender Jazzmaster
1:23:43 – Using Studio Monitors vs Headphones When Recording
1:26:28 – Fixing a Guitar Solo While on Vacation
1:31:17 – Joe Walsh is the “Master of Midrange”
1:33:40 – Revv D40 & Dann Huff Pedalboard
1:37:40 – What’s Next After Releasing When Words Aren’t Enough Album?
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Awesome
This guy is so humble. He’s truly my favorite guitarist of all time. He has no idea how his style is unique, one of those players that you can recognize is one music phrase.
His dad was a tremendous arranger and I’m sure the exposure to what his dad was doing made many impressions.
Dude is a ninja on guitar and keeps talking like as if he were a n00b because he is so humble lol
Dang what a nice guy..
Could've listened to Dan for 5 hours..
Dann The Man…!!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6NCNgLvCdZk
Hey Dann we just wanna thank you for your contribution to the Satanization of Christianity, and way to go making light of hell and the eternal destination of the soul haha yeah that's funny stuff, right on!
One of the best guitarists ever and such a wonderful dude! Followed him and his brother all through the years!! So great to hear his back story and see him getting some much DO recognition on social media! "Time to Burn" Dann!!
The second Giant album is my favorite
One of the best interviews I've seen in a long time, congrats PG and thanks! Best regards.
Let’s go Huff!
Does anyone know what DAW control surface Dann is using? You can see glimpses of it throughout, but I don't know what it is.
One of the very best interviews on line today. Dan Huff is such a great guy. Tons of information and all inspiring insight to playing guitar. Looking forward to getting that new album. Thanks this great coverage.
wanted to see the pre cbs strat..
Best in the business for 30 years!
I loved the contrast between Dann Huff and Brent Mason, on the records they did in the 90's.
Are you thinking of Mateus Asato? There is also Matteo Mancuso from Italy.
Love Dan!????
Dann is awesome, I never knew he did so many hits. Glad he's getting exposure now !
What a GREAT conversation! Two awesome people having a good hang. Loved it!
FFS pronounce it right.
Great interview! What a good dude. A humble beast of a player
What a great interview John
1:04 woah! all the boys together!
Is that a photo of David Sylvian?
Dear Premier Guitar, how about a Rig Rundown with Turnstile?! We cant wait!!!