Rig Rundown - GWAR's Mike Derks "Balsac the Jaws of Death"

http://www.premierguitar.com PG's Jordan Wagner is On Location in Des Moines, IA, where he catches up with GWAR's gore-tastic guitarist, Mike Derks - aka "Balsac the Jaws of Death."

In this segment, Derks walks us through his current live rig which includes his custom ESP EX which features a "Balsac-approved" GWAR decal on the body and on the fretboard. Its loaded with EMG 85 in the neck and 81 in the bridge. He runs the guitar through a Mesa Boogie TriAxis preamp, Lexicon MPX G2 effects processor, a Mesa Boogie Stereo Simul-Class 295 head, which runs through a custom Vader 4x12.

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• premier guitar
• rig rundown
• gwar
• mike derks
• guitar
• balsac the jaws of death
• metal
• gore
• rock
• blues
• demo
• ESP
• mesa boogie
• vader cabs

[DaOneWhoRulz]

Why is Balsac wearing a human costume?

[DrEviscerator666]

0:24 He takes Control Of the Mic!

[killboxxy]

@smallgiant9 It's supposed to be funny....ODERus, JIZZmac...etc..

[MrStoney420]

such a beautiful ESP, I've got that, an EX standard and a Dan Jacobs signature, but overall GWAR kicks so much ass R.I.P. Cory

[MrSavedade]

he didn't mention their ability to with stand showers of blood and cum: i think that would have been an excellent product feature to promote.

[kevray90]

i've always wondered if it was hard to play in those costumes. The answer is yes: 1:18

[malvern666]

Where can I buy the bear trap helmet?

[EvanGoss1]

ballsack

[AGPMandavel]

@smallgiant9 It's not "ball sack" you dicker

It's Balsac.

[siglerproductions]

@smallgiant9 balsac... THE JAWS OF DEATH. and no, I fined it funny too!

[DoomMaster307]

@smallgiant9 Balsac*

[smallgiant9]

am I the only one that finds it funny that his name is ball sack?