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EPISODE · Jun 11, 2025 · 1H 42M

Dann Huff

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Full Rig Info: https://www.premierguitar.com/videos/rig-rundown/dann-huffSubscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeThe all-star producer invites John Bohlinger to his home studio for a glimpse of his most treasured gear.Veteran producer and behind-the-scenes guitar superstar Dann Huff released his debut solo album, When Words Aren’t Enough, on May 30, but his career began long before that. He’s been making records and playing guitar for roughly 50 years, working with everyone from Taylor Swift to Rodney Crowell to Michael Jackson.His home studio is where the magic happens, and for this Rig Rundown, he invited PG’s John Bohlinger over to talk about his career, his new record, and the best bits of gear he’s played along the way. Keep an eye out for our feature on Huff online and in our August print issue.Subscribe to PG's Channel: http://bit.ly/SubscribePGYouTubeWin Guitar Gear: https://bit.ly/GiveawaysPGDon't Miss a Rundown: http://bit.ly/RIgRundownENLMerch & Magazines: https://shop.premierguitar.comPG's Facebook: https://facebook.com/premierguitarPG's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/premierguitar/PG's Twitter: https://twitter.com/premierguitarPG's Threads: https://threads.net/@premierguitarPG's TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@premierguitar0:00 - Mark Knopfler & D'Addario0:15 - Dann Huff Playing Intro1:00 - Subscribe to Rig Rundowns!1:08 - John Bohlinger Intro1:48 - Musical Start in Brentwood with Gordon Kennedy5:58 - White Heart Years8:16 - Moving to SoCal at 23 to Start Studio Career13:15 - Giant Band 1987–199218:40 - Moment He Knew Music Was Changing19:58 - Moving Back to Nashville as Session Guitarist23:58 - Working with Mutt Lange & Shania Twain26:54 - Becoming a Nashville Producer29:53 - Working with Keith Urban41:39 - Living with Imposter Syndrome43:22 - Learned & Growing From Instagram Guitar Virtuosos46:36 - Writing & Recording New When Words Aren’t Enough Album59:00 - James Tyler Guitars Dann Huff Original Classic1:07:29 - Revv D401:08:12 - Rig Rundowns & D'Addario1:08:44 - Chet Atkins Parallel & Using a Gretsch 61201:15:31 - Fender Custom Shop Telecaster (Gift from Keith Urban)1:16:15 - 1960s Rickenbacker 360 Capri1:19:51 - 1960 Fender Jazzmaster1:23:43 - Using Studio Monitors vs Headphones When Recording1:26:28 - Fixing a Guitar Solo While on Vacation1:31:17 - Joe Walsh is the "Master of Midrange"1:33:40 - Revv D40 & Dann Huff Pedalboard1:37:40 - What's Next After Releasing When Words Aren’t Enough Album?[Brought to you by D’Addario: https://ddar.io/wykyk-rr]© Copyright Gearhead Communications LLC, 2025#guitar #rigrundown #guitarist #guitarplayer #guitargear #dannhuff

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