Rig Rundown - Propagandhi's Chris Hannah, Todd Kowalski, and Sulynn Hago
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Published 2018-03-27
Purchased at a dodgy gas station years ago, this 1997 Gibson SG has been Chris Hannah’s No. 1 for over a decade. Hannah modded the SG with a mystery pickup in the neck position (perhaps a Bare Knuckle) and a Bare Knuckle Alnico NailBomb at the bridge. He also added an EverTune bridge for tuning stability. Strung with Ernie Ball .011–.052 sets, the SG stays tuned down a half-step with the low string dropped to C#. For picks, Hannah uses “those yellow ones,” which PG thinks are Dunlop .73 mm Tortex Standards.
Although Hago has several whammy bar-equipped guitars at home in Florida, she tours with her 1997 Gibson SG. It’s loaded with a Bare Knuckle Alnico NailBomb humbucker in the bridge position and sports an EverTune bridge. Hago strings her SG with Ernie Ball .010–.046 sets.
With the exception of a brief romance with Music Man basses, for most of his career Todd Kowalski has played an Ibanez Sound Gear SR 1500 strung with Ernie Ball .045–.105 sets. He has more expensive basses, but none that he likes as much as the SR 1500.
All Comments (21)
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They're so humble like they aren't some of the most skilled musicians in the history of rock music
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Interviewer: So Todd what are you playing? Todd: A bass.
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I think the interviewer did a wonderful job
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Christ give the guy a break. Why is it bad that he's excited and passionate about the people he interviews. If the interviewers were less into it I guarantee the very same people would be saying "ohh why do they not act more interested? They're such a dull interviewer". It's sweet that he's so excited and it's nice to see.
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Never again will i be able to see a package of Ernie Ball strings the same way. Thank you, Todd.
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The most Canadian bassist of all time
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This was awesome! The host really knows his gear and, importantly, was familiar with Propagandhi and their body of work. That was great to see. Thanks for sharing!
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I love that the interviewer is genuinely excited to speak to these guys.
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Awesome video! Thanks PG for giving the most underrated band of all time some attention
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"HEY MAN DUDE" Thats my new favorite way of greeting people.
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I enjoyed that interview, and especially that not only was it a cool insight into one of the best bands in the world but also that it was the interviewer's favorite band - it was cool to see the awe and reverence on his face - as, often in these interviews the interviewers come off as kind of fake. This was refreshingly genuine.
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I saw Propagandhi's first US show in a basement in Minot, ND, during a blizzard in the mid 90's and it's still one of the best shows I've ever seen.
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FINALY a killer punk band. Do more of this!
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All the hate on the interviewer. Get over yourselves, if I was excited about a band I wouldnt be able to shut up. also it's so great how canadian these guys are and how they talk. It's just the best. great rig rundown!
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I love how canadian Chris sounds.
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Love the enthusiasm in this interview. Propagandhi is a killer band that helped introduce the youth to great music, and gave us plenty to think about. They’ve done a lot of good things for people during their career. Definitely a highly influential and legendary band
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Thank you for being excited about this amazing band!
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Sulynn is definitely the most comfortable with the host's rapid fire geekery (in a good way). She is definitely the best part of the interview. She rips for sure and it's awesome that she also has such an interest in the gear side of playing.
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I just discovered Propaghandi a few days ago, and I'm obsessed with them!!!
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I love this. Todd: "and this of course everyone likes this and I like it, this, uh, fuckin' thing here."
