Rig Rundown – Pat Benatar’s Neil Giraldo
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On March 31, 2014, Premier Guitar’s John Bohlinger met with guitar great Neil “Spyder” Giraldo before a gig with his wife, Pat Benatar. Giraldo walked us through his epic career odyssey and answered questions from fans on our Facebook page. Here, guitar tech Jason Stockwell dishes tech details on the rig.
Giraldo’s current favorite axe is a ’68 Guild Starfire dubbed “Pain.” It sports two custom-wound Seymour Duncan pickups, and Giraldo stuffed foam through the F-holes to cut down on feedback. He also has newer, similarly appointed Starfires, including one he keeps tuned to D. When he wants a bit more flash, Giraldo grabs his custom GMP Roxy, which—like his other touring guitars—also features custom Duncans and a Bigsby.
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I love how he pronounces "git-tar"!
Oh no! Neil runs stereo on stage! Sound men everywhere lose their minds!
Man what a cool guy.
It's "in your hands"
"Tell me about your Bradshaw rig that you're not using" lol!
That was fantastic … yo … where did you get that shirt?!
The man is such a legend,his playing is phenomenal.
9:50 Amp set up.
Haha, love how he pronounces GUI-tar! Thought he did it the first time to be funny…but that's how he says it.
I'll never forget seeing them in 1982. At the Providence civic center in Providence, Rhode Island with Billy Squire. Opening the show on his don't say no Tour. I'm pretty sure that the ticket price was Six dollars and fifty cents! Both bands were great… A perfect pairing. Those tight stretch pants and little boots she wore????! Rock and roll heaven for this fifteen year old.????
Great rundown!
Big fan of Neil. Great interview, John.
Very cool video. Great player
I appreciate Neil's simple approach to getting great sound.
Bolinger is so Young…. I think he always smokes a joint before the interviews..super cool dude
Shadows of the Night is a genius solo. It is the anti-solo. My thoughts have just been confirmed about that. It is a brilliant solo.
I remember seeing a Pat Benatar concert on TV long long ago. I was used to rock guitarist's just using power chords. Holy shit, what is this guy playing?????!!!!! I mean, he was playing every BUT power chords. There were 9th and 13th and flat 5th and all sorts of weird stuff. Really opened my eyes at to what you COULD play in rock.
What about the gold guitar he used recently on Austin city limits???
Ha my family name is spelled with an E but my great great aunt went to Ellis Island from Italy. The letter I is pronounced “eee”.
Luv him
What a funny Luke story???????????? love it!
20 years old, my boyfriend took me to see them William Mary University of North Carolina. Had a blast. Am 57 now and still remember how great they were.
Neil you are an awesome musician
The man just wakes up cool. Effortless. I could listen to him tell stories forever.
Such a super clean guitarist . . . . kinda reminds me of an Alex Lifeson sometimes.