Guess who we got to hang out with at the Gramercy Theatre in New York City...? The one and only Churro! Oh, and his owner John 5 — who was gracious enough to talk to us about how he got his start and what it's like to work with some of his biggest influences. And as an added bonus, he agreed to let us take a look at his legendary rig! This interview was super insightful. A huge thanks to John and his team for showing us around and answering our questions.
You can get the gear that John 5 uses now at AMS!
EVH 5150III EL34 50 Watt All Tube Guitar Head:
https://ter.li/AmericanMusical-EVH-5150III-EL34-50-W-Guitar-Head
EVH Eddie Van Halen 5150 III 4x12 Guitar Speaker Cabinet:
https://ter.li/AmericanMusical-EVH-5150-III-4X12-Cabinet
Boss SD-1 Super Overdrive Pedal:
https://ter.li/AmericanMusical-SD-1-Super-Overdrive-Pedal
Boss CE-2W Chorus Waza Craft Effects Pedal:
https://ter.li/AmericanMusical-Boss-CE-2W-Chorus-Waza-Craft-Pedal
Boss RV-6 Digital Reverb Pedal:
https://ter.li/AmericanMusical-RV-6-Digital-Reverb-Pedal
Boss DM-2W Delay Waza Craft Pedal:
https://ter.li/American-Musical-DM-2W-Delay-Waza-Craft-Pedal
Boss NS-2 Noise Suppressor Pedal:
https://ter.li/AmericanMusical-NS-2-Noise-Suppressor-Pedal
Fender Bassman 800 Pro Head Hybrid Tube/Solid State Bass Head Amp:
https://ter.li/AmericanMusical-Fender-Bassman-800-Pro-Head
Fender Bassman 610 Neo Bass Amp Cabinet:
https://ter.li/AmericanMusical-Fender-Bassman-610-Neo-Bass-Amp-Cabinet
Gator GTR-MINIVAULT-E2 Mini Vault for 2 Electric Guitars:
https://ter.li/AmericanMusical-Gator-GTR-Mini-Vault-E2-J5
Or read the blog: https://www.americanmusical.com/content--name-john-5-interview-022423
And of course, go stream John 5’s latest single “The Ghost” here:
https://open.spotify.com/album/0wt5NMFNOWnqBO6NRaW3qV?si=-9b8IXlpRU6dw132qozwtw
And don’t forget to see John 5 on tour here:
https://john-5.com/main/tour/
For all your gear needs head on over to AmericanMusical.com
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Chapter Markers:
00:00 – Intro
00:54 – How Banjo Influenced John 5
02:33 – Transition Into Heavier Music
03:37 – Working with Your Influences
04:32 – Submitting Tapes to David Lee Roth
05:27 – Always Listening
06:40 – Writing with Your Influences
07:55 – What It Takes to Make It
08:38 – Steve Perry
09:50 – Keeping Sharp with a Large Discography
12:17 – CHURRO!
12:53 – Covid-19
14:03 – Treating Everyone with Kindness
14:46 – What draws you to darkness?
16:52 – Telecaster & Kiss Collections
18:28 – Checking Out John 5’s Rig
19:00 – Goldie, #1 & #2 Ghost Telecasters
20:45 – EVH 5150IIIS EL34 Amplifier
21:52 – EVH 5150 III 4x12 Cabinet
22:24 – More Guitars
23:39 – Mandolin Goldie
24:15 – Banjo
25:28 – Pedalboard
27:20 – Fender Bassman Amplifier
27:54 – Outro (Thank You Gator!)