KT Tunstall Rig Rundown Guitar Gear Tour

KT Tunstall is a fearless musician. Each night she builds complex loops that could spin out of control at any second. A great guitarist, percussionist, singer and writer, Tunstall won a BRIT Award for Best Female Artist and the European Border Breaker Award. While on the tail end of her 2018 tour, Tunstall was kind enough to take PG’s John Bohlinger through her rig and reveal the mystery of her live loops.

For over a decade, Tunstall has logged a lot of hard miles on her beloved Gibson Elvis Dove featuring a rare black finish and star fret markers. This Dove, and its counterpart, are loaded with an L.R. Baggs Element Active pickup system and are strung with D’Addario Phosphor Bronze EJ17 .013-.056 strings. Tunstall plays with Dunlop Nylon .73 mm and Tortex .60 mm picks.

For an electric edge, Tunstall goes with this new Supro Poppy Red Belmont Vibrato that has the whammy bar removed. Her electric guitars are strung with D’Addario NYXL (.011–.049).

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[alterreifen]

Very possibly the best episode of rig rundown so far, because it's not a rig rundown but a workshop

[hkpr-roui]

A beautiful woman and musician. Saw her at the Albert Hall in Manchester last night. Amazing show, positivity, charisma, talent, singing voice, songbook. Uplifting music and personality.

[ryonious]

I have to say, I had never given KT Tunstall much thought, but my respect for her has grown 500% after this video. She knows what she is doing. Great talent

[thelonetwangster]

Lovely stuff...KT's, enthusiastic, knowledgeable and TALKATIVE - none of the awkward mumbling often heard here - John didn't get a word in - and didn't need to 😜. Rig Rundown, the original and still far and away the best. Keep on keepin' on...

[Door]

What a very creative talent. So cool seeing the whole operation demoed by the artist.

[rebeccavaughan]

KT is a born natural songwriter and musician! She's always nice and considerate. Her songs are great! Would love to see her live!

[BounceBoomBounce]

Really refreshing watching someone enthusiastically explain their craft. I definitely enjoyed the stories and learning the methods she employs to work her magic. Great Rig Rundown.. Thank you.

[raykim]

I think this is my favorite RR. KT Tunstall's excitement demonstrating her gear, telling stories, and just overall generosity of her time has given me a new found respect for her and her music. Great interview!

[Adipsia]

Brilliant interview John... as others have said, probably the best yet. I've nothing but admiration for her as a musician and an all round generous, funny and humble human-being. Absolutely excellent.

[buffdoc]

How can you not fall in love with KT, not just her talent but her personality. Very gifted musician and very fun to watch. Definitely the best episode .

[Grant_Ferstat]

It's a delight even to hear her talk...

[hughgrection]

Met KT on the Hammersmith and City line going back 20 years now, we were the only people in that carriage and she was surprised I recognised her as she was just breaking through. She’s absolutely tiny but stunning smile and very chatty 😊 talented girl, glad she’s had the success she has 👍

[drbonkerssoundlabllc]

John, this was so inspiring. The level of musicianship to be able to use the gear with such precision as she does on a whole other level. Add to that the timbre and pitch of her voice is just so expressive and unique. The cherry on top is she seems like a genuinely cool person and fellow gear nerd with great stories. Thanks for this.

[dominic]

Of all the rig rundowns I’ve watched, this is my favourite!

[jacttanna]

These rig rundowns have just been getting better and better. Gonna be hard to top this one. What a fantastic, cool, creative artist.

[chucktac]

This is so much fun! I could listen to her tell "Road Stories" all day.

[bluesholyman]

What a great rig rundown....I mean an hour of conversation and learning about how she works....thats awesome

[jjboogie]

One of my top five fav Rig Rundowns! Brilliant! Thanks K.T.!!!!

[rarch]

This was more like a free masterclass than a rig rundown, and one of the best. KT has such tight rhythm grooves! She's a natural musician & I love her sounds.

[stephandinkel]

Such a great musicion. Unbeliveable.
A great Video!