Tom Bukovac Rig Rundown Guitar Gear Tour

When you’re one of the most recorded guitarists in Nashville, you make sure you can cover all the bases. Watch this in-depth look at the amazing vintage guitars, rare amps, and massive pedalboard that inspires one of Nashville’s first-call session players.

[bexserver]

This will go down as one of the most important rig rundowns of all time.

[axeman]

Everything Tom plays sounds like the most important bit of music you’ve ever heard

[thenwyeti]

I can't be the only one that comes back frequently to listen to this intro. Just incredible playing.

[danielcohen]

Tom is an absolute one-of-a-kind. He loaned me some gear for one of my first "big" sessions years ago (it wasn't that big, really😄) and I muddled through it as best I could. When I brought it all back I had a zillion questions and he very patiently went through a kind of "Nashville Session 101" with me. Here's the tuner to get. Here's how you dial in an amp to get a tone that's full, but cuts through. Here are the main guitars you really need for almost any session. Here's how you TUNE the guitar when the intonation is off (as it was for most of my guitars) but you need to use it- basically he said you find the chord or the area of the fretboard you're going to be using the most for that song or that track/part and tune the guitar to that. He was so excited to talk gear and walk me through it all!

But most of what I've learned from Tom has been from just watching him play up close. Everything he plays is a lesson in phrasing, note selection, and taste. His touch and dynamics are otherworldly.

[JB_Eckl]

This isn’t just a rig rundown. This is life-affirming rock and roll wisdom.

[Bluesbreaker-ufti]

I play licks from this Rig Rundown sometimes and people are like, that is so beautiful, what song is that? Just this guy Tom Bukovac casually noodling better music than most people will ever play their whole lives.

[One]

“Midrange is your friend”. I love this guy.

[thestereoclub]

Beginning to end, just stellar. Tom doesn't play guitar, he communes with guitar. Amazing gear, great info.

[justinbowlin]

My favorite moment in this interview:

Tom: (hands John the SG) Feel it. Kinda heavy?

John: Eh, I don't know. I don't know.

Tom: Alright

This interview was chill AF

[craigy]

Who in their right mind gives this a "thumbs down"? Everything this guy plays is soulful and tasteful. Monster player.

[MRRIHW]

The studio players make the best Rig Rundowns. Kenny Gallagher, Brent Mason, and, now, Tom Bukovac have blown my mind. Thanks, Premier Guitar and John for guiding Tom to play his stuff. Just great!

[hafizimranYT]

Chiming in with the chorus of people saying this is one of the best Rig Rundowns ever. Bukovac is a true MASTER.

[rhettbh]

I love how real this guy. He has a 61 SG and is like"you wanna know what sucks about this guitar?" love that, man.

[jimmyhartman]

Tom has become a must watch, i'm almost 57 and have learned more in the last year by just watching and listening to Tom. . AMAZING

[randallnielson]

This isn’t a rundown, this is an education. Thank you Tom - you didn’t have to share your gift with PG and us, you coulda just pointed at amps and smiled. You’re a good, good dude, man. Thank you!

[anothamatt]

best playing, best tone, best personality. this rundown wins.

[reginaldperiwinkle]

That Martin sounded phenomenal. The guy knows his stuff and has great taste.

[Tomtoms-tomtoms]

That ‘58 335 sounds incredible.
Ok so i commented too early... literally EVERYTHING he plays sounds incredible 😄

[horrorview]

This dude is like...the COOLEST dude I've ever seen. I'm serious. He's like the The Dude of guitar.

[mikeseal]

This guy's understanding of tone combined with his remarkable touch is a stunning combination. A true master, it's easy to see.