Neal Schon Fractal FM9 Rig Tour

Neal Schon is undeniably one of music's greatest guitar heroes, and he turns to the FM9 night after night for his live tone. @coopercarter gives you an exclusive tour of Neal's touring rig, and Neal offers up some incredible sound check jamming!

[garrisonboyd]

Had the pleasure of opening for journey years back in Sacramento at Raley Field, and Neal was the kindest dude. I was only 16 at the time, and I remember watching in awe of his playing during their soundcheck. He even stuck around during our line check, introduced himself. A true Bay Area legend and class act!

[jasonstallworth]

Neal has such an awesome sense of melody!

[paul]

Cooper all of us need more Mr schon. You must and have to do an update to this video. Neal is the best.

[rockandrolldisaster]

Just seeing this - wow, what a great vid! Thanks for sharing...He's just an amazing player.

[Mahdi_ddA]

Neal its an amazing artist really i love this videos its wonderful 🌟🌟🌞🌞🌞🎸🎸🎸🎸

[thejonathandoan]

So cool to see this rig up close. Neal is truly a master. What a privilege!

[J_Drix]

Holy crap that sound is MASSIVE. It sounded damn good just from the side of those speakers, but when you stood in front...wow. I can't imagine how that stage must've felt when you shot the soundcheck footage. What a tone, and let's not forget the chops that dude has. thanks for sharing this with us

[fbettr]

What a honour to collaborate with Neal Schon, one of the most inspiring musicians in my opinion. Thank you for sharing this video.

[rockstarjazzcat]

Aw man, Neal’s the best! I’ve been a huge fan since the early days… Fantastic you’ve gotten to work with him, Cooper! Best, Daniel 🤘🏼😎🎸💥

[Widdy]

What a Honor it must be to be able to work & witness the legend close up!
Must get me one of these Fractals 😋

[ROKZLEON]

It's so cool that you get to work with artist's like Neal Schon and help them with their tone! ✌🏻

[ron]

Thank you G66 - that was so awesome, , , Always loved Neil and journey, , , saw them in New haven ct. In 1978. Neil is a Real guitar player/musician, , , NO bullshit, ,, just honest musicianship, What ALL players should live up to. - RJ Bacha.

[tdz]

Before I even press play on this video I have to say….I have not been this excited for a newly released video in ages. It’s like Christmas morning. Neal is one of my all time favorite guitarists and to get a current look at his rig is going to be amazing (going to be Becusee I’m hitting play now) lol. Cooper….THANK YOU!!!

UPDATE…
GReat video. So, Cooper, Neal is using all the amps and cabs in the fractal to FOH for his sounds? Is this a new change? I thought he used the 5150 amps with the fractals for the effects. If so then seems he has made a true shift. Either way he sounds fantastic as a always. I caught Journey at the UBS arena by me not too long ago. Was my first time getting to see them live. Neal’s guitar sound was beyond amazing. It just filled the arena. Great work on your part and many thanks to you for being such an important part of his rig and sound. Any plans to put out some Neal presets for fractal?

[JedWunderli]

Great video. Journey is soooo great live. I have a friend who played in the orchestra with Journey in Vegas - what a great experience for her. She LOVED it. I can't wait to get my FM9.

[tlingen]

Neal is such an awesome player. Love to haer him noodle around like that.

[RaúlCabezalí]

Fantastic! and happy birthday, Cooper!

[vicesquadpunk]

Thanks for this… truly wonderful all round … with love n best wishes to you, neal and the band from London UK 🇬🇧

[kurtwestphal]

4:36 looks like Sting and Trudy in the front row, during the orchestra set, excellent video as always.

[curlzwalk]

FANTASTIC!! Thanks so much CC!! Blessing to you!!

[metatronascension]

the first song i heard that made me want to play guitar was "Dont stop believin'" still love the son to this day. seeing him jam like that is amazing to watch. just a looper and go.