Rig Rundown: Deer Tick
Deer Tick was started by self-taught multi-instrumentalist John McCauley as a solo songwriting endeavor in 2004. The band’s instant, ear-perk appeal is McCauley’s wiry, craggy voice narrating personal hardship and loss. When you hear Deer Tick albums, the honesty that pours out of the speakers punches your gut and tears your heart.
Originally touring with a revolving cast of supporting musicians, McCauley solidified his rhythm section with half-brothers Dennis Michael Ryan (drums) and Christopher Dale Ryan (bass) before finalizing things with Ian Patrick O’Neil on guitar in 2009. The band’s staying power and relevance is rooted in their ability to cross-stitch ringing hi-fi Americana harmonies and lo-fi alt-country vibes with melancholic Nick Drake moods and trouncing honky-tonk rumblers with tattered rockers perfect for Iggy or Kurt. That amalgamation is both timeless and contemporary. (It’s worth noting that McCauley—a self-proclaimed Nirvana nut—sang and played guitar alongside surviving members Dave Grohl, Krist Novoselic, and Pat Smear during Cal Jam 2018.)
Before Deer Tick’s co-headlining show with Delta Spirit at Nashville’s Brooklyn Bowl, McCauley (vocals/guitar) and Ian Patrick O’Neil (guitar/vocals) chatted with PG’s Chris Kies. The conversation covered Teles (and why they’re the duo’s current favorites) and how Fender combos have always factored into the band’s sonic scripts for stage and studio. Plus, both pickers provided a quick-and-dirty sampling of their stomp situations.
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00:00 – D’Addario XPND Pedalboard
00:15 – Deer Tick Intro
00:54 – John McCauley’s 1978 Fender Telecaster Custom
03:21 – John McCauley’s Parts “Mange-Master”
05:52 – John McCauley’s 1970s Gibson L6-S
07:50 – John McCauley’s Luna Moonbird
09:49 – John McCauley’s 1970s Fender Super Reverb 4×10
10:35 – John McCauley’s Pedalboard
15:04 – Ian Patrick O’Neil’s Fender Vintera ’50s Telecaster Modified
17:11 – Ian Patrick O’Neil’s Fender American Professional II Telecaster
18:26 – Ian Patrick O’Neil’s Fender Classic Player Jazzmaster Special
19:38 – Ian Patrick O’Neil’s 1970s Guild D-40 Bluegrass Jubilee
20:29 – Ian Patrick O’Neil’s Fender ’57 Custom Twin-Amp
22:00 – Ian Patrick O’Neil’s Pedalboard
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so epic , hello from australia
Come back to Baltimore ????
John I probably should you that guitar at Guitar Center
hey i freakin love deer tick, that was great! i'll need a couple of those pedals now lol
Love the shoutout to Knoll Guitars, that shop rocks! They saved my ES-390 from a nasty neck break, forever appreciate their knowledge and expertise!
WOW?
no bass…..
Thank god for subtitles
John’s disposition is so welcoming. Great RR!
You use to interview the bass player. Why did you stop? I am disappointed ☹️…..
Man, Ian's tweed twin was really bringing some stellar sounds when I saw them in Denver a few months back. I probably contracted COVID at the show, but it was totally worth it.
Him and Jay from dinosaur jr would get along quite well
Tele neck pickup TV Jones not loller?
Chris I love your interviews and contribution to PG, but what's going on with the '70's style 'porn star' mustache dude?
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Thank you Deer Tick (PMG too) for always Giving The Local RI shops a shout out like Empire. I love the positive vibes and usually Mentioning Prov. R.I..The scene in Providence is very special to me.
From Having to get Tetanus Shots from getting cut/splinters from
The Living Room stage to Firehouse 13 and Started with Doc at the Century/The Call letting us idiots play our horrible rock/punk originals for years.
We Cut our teeth on Tuesday open mics for years then progress to giving us our first real gig. Now i’m so lucky to have grown my RnR Family for 22years.
This RR is special to me being Born and raised in the Providence Scene.
Always take away something that works for me or give a try!
Deer Tick,GP and any who reads this is welcome to Come down to our shop
Hardcore Hobbies in Coventry RI Remote Control Cars/Trucks on us and break some Toys have some laughs on us just mention this RR!
in reference to 9:56 that Super looks to be somewhere between '68 and '72 since its a silver panel but does not have a master volume
Great chat! Replacements “Unsatisfied” for the chorus pedal check was bliss!!
Does this mean a Delta Spirit one is coming too???
These guys are so talented esp. live, wish I could have caught them on this tour
Thank you P.G!! I could tell you were pressed for time, but did you get a chance to see what Chris Ryan's bass Rig had or what IE monitors they use? Thanks
Love me some Deer Tick!!!!