Rig Rundown: Megadeth's Dave Mustaine & Kiko Loureiro [2022]

Grammy-winning metal legends Megadeth and their massive headlining 2022 run hit Nashville’s Bridgestone Arena on May 5. Before the headbanging started, PG’s Chris Kies talked gear with Megadeth leader Dave Mustaine, who ran down the specs of his signature Gibson Flying V and showed us why it’s the best body shape for ripping onstage. The band’s dangerously dexterous lead guitarist Kiko Loureiro showed off his stash of dashing Ibanez doublecuts. And both players (plus their techs) share insight on downsizing from an Axe-Fx to a gig-bag-friendly Neural DSP Quad Cortex.

00:00 - D’Addario XPND Pedalboard
00:15 - Megadeth Live
00:29 - Dave Mustaine Intro
01:00 - Dave Mustaine Gibson Flying V EXPs
04:48 - Dave Mustaine Gibson Custom Shop Flying Vs
08:10 - Dave Mustaine on Working With Gibson
11:26 - Mustaine Tech Bryan Jones on Mustaine Gibson Custom Shop Guitars
14:09 - Mustaine's Neural DSP Quad Cortex
16:54 - Kiko Loureiro's Ibanez Signature Models
22:46 - Kiko Loureiro's Gibson Les Paul Moderns
24:34 - Kiko Loureiro's Yamaha NCX3
26:29 - Kiko Loureiro's Neural DSP Quad Cortex

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[COBHC]

I applaud Dave and Kiko for doing their OWN Rig Rundown!

[PMC]

Gotta love Dave! I think he's the first guest to actually look at the camera and thank the viewers.

[chasehadley]

Personally I think it’s a missed opportunity not calling Dave Mustaine’s signature pickups the mustainiac pickups.

[RayBecker]

Dave...I'm the Veteran you'd texted back around Christmas 2020. We have the same Birthday. Great to see Megadeth on Premiere Guitar. My all time favorite metal band, period.

[chaplinj]

Dave has mellowed out so much. It’s good to see he didn’t end up melting down or die from an OD. Dave rules 🤘🤘

[velosouk]

I met Kiko 20 years ago and the greatest thing is to see how he is still humble as always before and happy to show and talk about his gear and everything, really a lovely guy.

[shelbyavant]

The pause before Kiko answers "....yeah....like Yngwie...."😂

[TheGuitarWorkout]

It's always inspiring to see legends like Dave still passionate about music & gear !

[yoteslaya]

Kiko such a down to earth guitarist. Humble, friendly and talented

[AkseSir]

Big props for Chris' ability to always adapt to each interviewee and make the situation seem comfortable for everyone.

[ndon]

kiko "I feel like a rockstar!" that's what you are my friend! love him

[These_go_to_eleven_]

The way KIKO described the neck he had made it sounds like it will feel like a Old Charvel san dimas profile which is my favorite neck profile. He said it is a cross between a Jem wizard and a satch neck which has a rounded fender C shape neck profile. I have to check one of his sig guitars out.

[jmp]

someone missed the oportunity of naming Kiko's Pickups just Kickups...

[bisrimustofa]

I think since Kiko joined the band, Mister Mustaine has turned into a more "camera friendly person".

[christhayil]

Have to admit, I've never been the most dedicated Megadeth fan...and over the course of 3 decades I've owned maybe 4 of their albums. But I totally admire Dave's work ethic....I've never seen him more busy and active as he has been in the last 4-5 years or so; even more so than their late 80's to mid 90's prime!!!!

[brandonjackson]

Just got to mention that I love Kiko and Dirk in Megadeth. Kiko is an awesome ambassador to the public for the band his you tube videos are so cool. I think those modern Les Pauls come in around 8 lbs and that’s about average electric guitar weight, not noticeably lighter, not an anchor either. Love the classical flamenco acoustic stuff Kiko does really reminiscent of some of Marty’s acoustic fills and just fits in Megadeth.

[banditsbikeco]

First thing Dave does, thanks you all for the opportunity to talk gear. I’ve always been a fan, and things like this affirm my respect for the man

[ryanfulldark]

Dave is and has always been my inspiration to play. Not only is he a great guitarist, he’s a master songwriter, lyricist, leader, survivor and legendary. I’d give anything to thank him in person one day.

[nickfox]

So sweet that Dave was actually there to talk about it !!

[delmilligan]

Kiko is one of the best modern guitar players and genuine people you’ll meet … well done Dave Mustaine