Back to Basics: Your First Pedalboard Build
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- čas přidán 25. 09. 2020
- In today’s episode, I’m building a pedalboard for my brother Adam! Adam has been doing a killer job soldering all of our Vertex cables, so I decided to let him take his pick of pedals from my collection so we can build him his first pedalboard!
For his rig, we’re focusing on the basic elements of a good pedalboard: Overdrive, Modulation, Reverb, and Delay. I’ll shoot you some helpful tips for building your first (or millionth!) pedalboard!
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⬇️ //recommended materials// ⬇️
//buffers//
Mesa Boogie High-Wire (dual buffer) - bit.ly/2lZwS0s
Empress Stereo Buffer - amzn.to/33lyvHk
Vertex Boost - amzn.to/3hVwvN2
TC Bonafide Buffer (output buffer only - you'll need two) - amzn.to/2vrTSug
//power supply//
CIOKS DC7 - amzn.to/3d4qOty
CIOKS 8 - amzn.to/2zW5YOn
CIOKS 4 - amzn.to/33jWAOZ
Truetone CS6 - amzn.to/2wWLbII
Truetone CS7 - amzn.to/2x1Nf2k
Truetone CS12 - amzn.to/33rfLq3
Voodoo Lab x4 - amzn.to/2ILwKtP
Strymon Zuma - amzn.to/3dpZANe
Strymon Ojai - amzn.to/3evVXGE
Strymon Zuma R300 - amzn.to/2ZgLclt
IEC Plug Covers - bit.ly/34fpGl3
//patch cables//
Mogami 2319 (bulk cable) - amzn.to/2HIZ7dm
SquarePlugs SP500 (pancake) - bit.ly/32m63mU
SquarePlugs SPS5 (straight) - bit.ly/34qiajW
//instrument cables//
Vertex Belden 8412 (10, 12, 18, 20 foot) - reverb.com/shop/the-rig-docto...
//dc power cables//
2.1mm DC Power Plugs (right angle) - bit.ly/2pGqXzI
2.1mm DC Power Plugs (straight) - bit.ly/36wd1sA
Bulk Power Cables (pre made) - amzn.to/3ev1q0t
//midi//
MIDI Plugs (right angle) - bit.ly/2oKHDFG
MIDI Plugs (straight) - bit.ly/32fNNLF
MIDI Cable (bulk) - amzn.to/2tPAHWQ
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//velcro//
3M Dual Lock SJ3550 (for pedal) - amzn.to/2TP1rlu
3M Dual Lock SJ3551 (for base) - amzn.to/2I8a7SG
//cable management//
Zip Ties - amzn.to/2HP1Ulv
Tie Down Mounts - amzn.to/2r5ZkAN
//pedalboard tools//
Soldering Iron - amzn.to/2TTdMI4
Solder (60/40) - amzn.to/2U7XhsD
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Label Maker Tape (black) - amzn.to/2Cd3CZe
Label Maker Tape (clear) - amzn.to/34piDD4
Deoxit D5 Contact Cleaner - amzn.to/2GEm4gu
Truetone Milliamp (mA) Reader - amzn.to/2F9v3VN
Tone Brush - amzn.to/2HIfze3
Upholstery Crow Bar - amzn.to/2HIOU0K
Multimeter - amzn.to/2YW9BdE
Goo Gone - amzn.to/31rGJeS
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CONTRIBUTORS:
Hunter Harrison - Mixing, Audio Editing
Mason Mejia - Co-Producing
Mason Marangella - Co-Producing
#PedalboardBuild #RigDoctor #FirstPedalboard - Hudba
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What type of cable ties are those at 15:32 ?
See links in the description
I freakin love it! Really need to get a look at the dimensions of the board couse I have 3 pedals, a wah, a drive and a tonelab st! out of that into a mini looper!
But wait there s more! I need my wireless monitoring and guitar system in there aswell
We have four options and 10 riser sizes to choose from
@@VertexEffectsInc You should consider selling a John Mayer style pedal board in Reverb!
Your brother seems like a really nice guy, that was really kind of you to part with some of your gear to show your appreciation for him. Also, I'm going to need Zeke be your signing off guy for every video from now on, that was too perfect.
🥰🥰🥰 Zeek is happy to oblige
I’ve been using your guidance to build my own first pedalboard. One thing that blows my mind every time is your immaculate cable organization. Would you please do a deep dive into your “cable hygiene?”
Good call for a future video!!!!
This!
@@VertexEffectsInc Tips on how to tie all the DC and audio signal, what to do and don't do would be very appreciated. Also i'm curious if in your experience there is a way to optimize space with pedals like TC or Source Audio where the cables are on sides and not on top like strymon.
@@luischi5136 Won't matter if you tie together DC and audio cables, only AC is a problem with the audio lines. There's no real trick other than just planning out everything in advance so there's no surprised you've not accounted for in your layout. Considering jacks for DC and audio and the size the are and space they take up is critical in your planning stage.
Dude!!! I have that same Ibanez Multi-effects unit. Found it in a closet at church.
They’re amazing
@@VertexEffectsInc I have the UE300 too and can confirm the unit provides a great framework just round out a rig with an extra dirt, delay and reverb. Great episode!
I would have gone for the Klons. Such a nice brother!!! lol
Hahahahahaha
I enjoy watching your videos because I enjoy the tips that give I enjoy seeing all of the different types of effects I am currently homeless so I need to start building a pedalboard from scratch after being homeless for 18 months now I have a place thank you for giving me pedalboard ideas
A bit like overhearing Jack Black talk to himself. I dig it.
Amazing
Mozzy from White Collar. Exact
Along with the UE 300, I had the UE 405 Multi-effects rack unit. Man! I would love to have those back in the arsenal. 😁 Sco had a UE 405, too. I once mentioned it to him, and you could just see both of us wistfully recalling playing through it. LOL 😂
Mason. That's a very cool board. Inspired me to think about how I can use my old Boss ME-70 in a small board of some form. Another cool video.
Yes indeed - worked out better than I could’ve imagined
Great video man! Always informative and full of knowledgeable tips for both professional and intermediate musicians.
Glad you enjoyed it! I hope we earned your sub!
Super tidy build! Out of all that it makes me want to start making my own cables for ultra-neatness. Ultraphonix sounds awesome.
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The UltraPhonix is a fantastic pedal.
Craig Merriman 🙏🙏🙏
That’s a sweet little board of plenty right there!!
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Awesome build, I love that you included that Ibanez multi effect.
These units are great!!!!
that ue-300 is seriously cool. one of my favorite guitarists, peter buck, used the rack mount ue-400
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I have learnt so much much from you man! Always grateful.
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This inspires me to do more than just having a few pedals and a foot switch on the floor. I would love to have a metal version of this build!
🥰🥰🥰 good call! Go for it! Let us know if we can help
really like this rig! looks great, and cool choices!
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What a nice board setup.
I see a Hughes & Kettner TUBEFACTOR on the shelf.! That pedal is a staple drive on my pedal board/s...love it..👌👍🤘🤘🤘🤘
Rock on!
YOU GUYS DONT LOOK ALIKE BUT SOUND IDENTICAL, AND I DIDNT KNOW YOU WERE THE RIG DR. THIS WHOLE TIME, GENIUS RIGHT?
2000ft! That's fantastic man great to hear they are doing well
It is...really taken off since we started doing these cable shootouts!
That Ibanez UE300 is an interesting concept. It would be cool if you tried to make something similar but on a larger scale. Gut a bunch of popular effect PCBs and solder all of the input/output leads in line. Then mount it in a metal chassis with holes for the switches and knobs. It wouldn’t be practical, but I would like to hear/see it.
Oh man! I had one of those UE 300s. I miss that chorus. Great build.
Thanks!
That was top notch. Great video Rig Doc!
I would have grabbed the Songbird pedal
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So jealous of this board. Super rad choices. Even some vintage tones on there.
I always thought power cables needed to be wired centre negative?
We’re just wiring the cables it doesn’t change what’s on the power supply internals is the amp. Since these cables aren’t shielded - just two conductors - were just matching both sides 1:1. This is what is shown in the video.
Great cable builder and player.
Thanks for watching!
Very interesting as usual Mason! Adam seems to be a really kind person and you played one of my favorite songs (Dance the night away). Greetings. Mordi (The Autistic Guitarist)
Thanks for watching Mordi! Glad you dug it. I did my best, certainly I'm lacking the EVH feel!
@@VertexEffectsInc All of us are lacking the EVH feel (-: You RULE!
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Nice job guys! Don't forget to hit it with the Tone Brush!
Now I have a tone vacuum
aweasome idea!!! make more videos like this!!!
Thank you! Will do!
I build my own pedalboards (ok I mostly use pedaltrain boards now because of the transportability is superior to the old chunk of plywood & velcro I used to use!) & they're simple because I use old Marshall Plexi's (original not reissues!) & everything goes in front because of no effects loop!!
My secret is making sure you use isolated power (I love the MXR isobrick) & good quality cables!!!
Ok,they're not as pretty as your productions but they always work!!!
Thanks for watching! Sounds like you got it down!
@@VertexEffectsInc Well when it comes to pedalboard building I'm no professional!!
I've got a wealth of experience of playing in loads of different musical situations which has been a 30years plus & still growing learning curve!!
You get to know what works & what the least amount of stuff you need to carry around,because let's face it venue staff want you in & out as quickly as possible!!This has made me think over the years about what I need to get away with the job in hand!!
My basic bare bones setup is a (from guitar which is usually a Fender Stratocaster which has been heavily customised too give me Gibson tones as it's loaded with a Dimarzio Paf Pro & 2 Dimarzio Cruisers & a Wilkinson vs100 tremolo unit & roller nut & locking tuners which is perfect for keeping me in tune!!) Dunlop Wah,Boss TU2,Boss Compressor,Ibanez CS9 Chorus,Boss Flanger,MXR Phase 90,Ibanez TS808,Boss DS1 & the truly incredible Electro Harmonix Hot Wax (this gives me the core of my tone!!!it's incredible & I've tried them all & this is instant history of overdriven Marshall in a box!!) Boss DD3 & Boss DD2 (short & long repeats) & a Hardware reverb (influenced by the late Gary Moore for those spooky moments.By the way it's pretty good too!!) & this either gets plugged into a old Marshall Plexi 100watt or 50watt,Vox AC30 or for a more compact setup a old Rivera R30 which is incredible as it's got a Vox style voice (channel 1) & a Fender style voice (channel 2) & why ever Rivera discontinued them is totally criminal,as these are the ultimate pedal platform amplifiers (mine (I have 4!!Here in England that's a rarity because the distribution of them was terrible & now you can't buy any new Revera products this side of the Atlantic!!) & I've tried everything!!) & over the years I've experimented with different speakers as the original Celestion was rubbish (a 75 watt & it didn't please my ears!!) & so I tried various Eminence which were better,then a EV which gave me power but made the amplifier heavier than the Asian Continent!!
Now the basket in there is a Celestion Creamback which is super light on weight (great for transportation!!) but huge on tone & volume throw & has all the best bits of the Celestion Blue & Greenback!!!!!
Again cables are important & I either use Dimarzio,Orange,Fender,Planet Waves,Klotz,Bareknuckle or any other top draw cables & they're all soldered!!!
My pedalpower is either a MXR isobrick,Voodoo Labs pedalpower or TheGigrig Generator (again depending on what pedalboard I use!!) & the thing is they all work perfectly!!!!
They might not look glamorous like your products,but they function & do a job which is perfect for me!!!!
this guy speaks to my soul
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Thats a nice board, totally my style too!
Dig it! My brother's super into 80's and 90's tones!
I am building a pedalboard currently. I plan to put a multi-effects processor on the board with some of the pedals I have, that can't be reproduced by the multi-effects processor. So, I am guessing that my Ravish-Sitar pedal is one that is better than what a multi-effect processor can do. So, I haven't bought the multi-effects processor yet. I am figuring there are other pedals I am unaware of that would give me a better balance between small pedals vs multi-effects.
Imagine being able to walk into Josh Scott's pedal palace and build a pedal board out of the pedals of your choosing... I actually think I had a dream about that recently!
Maybe it’ll happen???
Great Episode Mason!!!
Glad you dig it! Hope we earned your sub if we haven't already!
This guy is the RIG Doctor!
Thank you for watching!
1st board
- ts808+delay+reverb. Done!!!
Got for it!!!
Forgot about this one…watched it again
Mason - loving that a UE300 is being showcased! Question on Powercon vs. IEC connector - Powercon is a great connector with it's locking format, but you are tied to that cable. Is there a benefit over IEC? Thanks!
UE300 is great. You will need a powerconn end to power the board on the board side, but a standard 3-prong AC on the other side going into the wall. There is no advantage of using the IEC vs. Power Conn from a powering standpoint. It's just that the D-Connector for the Power Conn doesn't require a specialize punch out like IEC does. D-Shape connector punch is round so anyone could drill this without any specialized punch out.
great video.. would have loved to see the ac mod stuff but its totally understandable why it could be a big problem. great work!
Thanks 👍 basically we're just tying the two AC cables together and wiring it to a single source. Very simple, just not worth the possible liability.
This is perfect I was looking for this video in your catolaog and was worried I wouldn't find one! Building my first pedalboard now.. I gotta build my actual board first I just have scraps of an old pallet I had as of now
I LOVE THAT BOARD DESIGN YOU DID YOU JUST MADE MY BOARD BUILD SO MUCH EASIER. I was gonna add a tab at the top for my power supply but boy I love that riser idea
@@laa0fa502 Glad it was helpful!
@@VertexEffectsInc hey man I just bought a walrus audio pheonix clean power supply. I'm pretty sure it's linear as it has 2 toroidal transformers in it but I would like your advice if you'd put it underneath a board.
@@laa0fa502 Yes it's linear. I would keep it away from any pedals you have and isolate it to one part of the pedalboard if possible.
scrumptious playing
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You give loads of links to resources (ty), but one thing I don’t see is cable for power (bulk would be best). Tia
I don’t have a link for bulk as I recommend shortening pre made cables to length. No advantage here of making your own cables end to end like guitar cables.
Very nice video as always, sir! Just curious if I wanted to make my own power cables, do you recommend a certain spool of cable in bulk I can purchase for the pedals?
No just buy 36” Strymon or Voodoo Lab cables and cut them to length. No advantage of doing them fully custom on both ends like guitar cables.
Checked out your website. Your team is impressive. All of the C-staff positions are covered, except one. There is no “chairman of the pedalboard” position.
LOL!!! Yes!!!
Hey how are very cool i like your show, trying to see where to stack my Zen Drive before or after my archer Ikon, curious as I get a lot of hum in my rig , thanks for the ideas and guidance
Spence what happens if you plug them in separately off the board with batteries?
@@VertexEffectsInc When I plug the pedals in directly to the amp individually there is no hum, I wire them with an individual 9v power supply, but when I hook everything together in this order, Tuner, Cry Baby w battery, Archer Ikon, Zen Drive, Ibanez mini Chorus, MXR Carbon Copy, to Amp is when the hum show happens, I am using a Voodoo labs pedal power 2, So for example yesterday I was playing through the Archer and the chorus and the Hum was minimal, when I switch to just Zen Drive and Chorus Minimal , when I engage both the Archer and Zen Drive the hum is ridiculous, I also live in a building with bad electricity I think, so I have one of those wall hum killers, also the hum is way more noticeable when I play my telecaster vs my Gibson Sg, I just bought a JHS Legends of Fuzz smiley and wondering how that will set everything off, I also have a Fulltone Mas Malo which creates so much hum it is not enjoyable, I practice in my apartment and have to keep the volume below ear bleeding or aggressive mellow.
Do you have any plans on making the Ultra-Phonix in a smaller form factor like you did with the Steel String?
not at this time.
Your bro has a great name!
Yes!!!!!
Dear Rig Doc,
I really like your CZcams videos. They're both entertaining and informative.
My next guitar project is to build my own pedal board to increase my range of available sounds.
Unfortunately, I really have very little experience with pedals.
Due to my limited experience with pedal brands I am leaning towards the following brands:
Boss
Ibanez (Tube Screamer)
MXR
Electro-Harmonix
DOD/Digitech (attacker FX54 pedal)
Dunlop (crybaby, fuzz face mini)
Do you have any suggestions with these brands or any specific products I should use.
Thank you for your time.
Nathan
Watch our video on my recommended pedals, I spell out all my top picks!
Hi man, i'm new to this channel and i start to like it, but i have a question, what do you think about getting a modeller multieffects to start? Like a line 6 HX stomp or something like that
It is one direction to go, we have some videos here that show a build using the Line 6 products, however it may be complicated comparatively to this multi effects unit which is fully analog
Really cool video. Maybe could've swapped the plexi for a fuzz though - or the ultraphonix
Could have but fuzz is not as universal as distortion or overdrive
@@VertexEffectsInc ah, true. I was just thinking he had 3, and fuzz is cool 😎. But anyways, thanks for the video. It was cool to see your brother for the first time and nice of ya to hook him up 😉
How do you decide between a flat board like GOMC or a Pedaltrain style board? I only have 3 pedals (Aguilar Tone Hammer, EHX MicroSynth, and a Tuner) + power supply (MXR Mini Iso).
GOMC is easier for DIY IMO.
Ultraphonix sounds sick!!!!
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Jeez Mason, I just may have to get me one of those!!
Adam Smale theyre pretty awesome and versatile- sounded more Marshall than the Plexitone
Really Erie that he played EVH ❤
Right...just noticed this
I always watch your videos, seeing rigs and gears I can't afford yet :
Let me know if you have any questions, I’m happy to advise alternatives if you have something specific in mind
@@VertexEffectsInc I want the dumbell steel string singer sound, is steel string close enough to that or Ibanez tube screamer to a fender amp mod? I only got $22 right now HUHU
Hey Mason, that board is 11"x20", not 22". Just in case you weren't sure ;)
Put notes in the video when I misspoke - did I miss some?
once again, an incredible build. like me, small but packs a punch!! and i also hope i win the board!!!lol
Thanks for watching! Hope we earned your subscription!
Hey Rig Doc Can you check in with Zapata what's new and exciting with him?
Will do!!!
Yeah, nice, but how are you attaching the pedals to the board? Velcro?
Our signature Power Grip therigdr.com
Cool build! - What type of cable ties are those at 10:35 & 15:32 ?
All linked in the description
Hell yeahhh!!
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pedals boards bring pedals and people together
Yes indeed!
yeah, I remember back when I assembled my first board with a two 200 hundred dollar overdrive pedals and a vintage multi-effects unit.
I guess you didn’t like it...
@@VertexEffectsInc, the point was that most people do not build their first pedal board with a grand, or more, worth of pedals an accessories.
David Tindall the point was about choosing the basic food groups - the pedals are irrelevant, this video wasn’t about budget pedals.
Any plans on these board being for sale in Europe?
They are already available from Erik van de Haar (Haar Guitars and Parts) in the Netherlands
Honestly, what do y’all think about the Donner power supplies?
Haven’t tried them.
How does the Musicom Buffer compare to the Empress?
Superior
So it's all in front of the amp? Time effects don't go thru the loop? That's what I'm seeing.
All pedals are in series in front of a clean amp
Mason, are the donner power cables the ones you use in your builds? Is the MC-1304 end the end you have stuck with on your builds?
No they’re the cables provided with the supply
@@VertexEffectsInc Aye yeah I figured that out once I got to your brother soldering one up. haha
@@VertexEffectsInc What does the zip tie do though? Does the cover just have a crappy friction fit or something?
All of them are four-inch 18 pound zip ties
@@VertexEffectsInc No I meant why are you having to put a zip tie around the cover for the right angle dc jack ends.
How’d you get to keep your luscious locks and your brother lost his
Genetics???
He’s pretty great at guitar
Oh that’s you Mason
Wow, thanks!
I have just recently stumbled upon your chanel. I would just like to say I love what you do here. Just my two cents here: if you are skeptical about uploading mods to CZcams I would love to see "educational content only" even if paid patreon content. Seems like you know so much more than what I am able to see and I just appreciate somebody standing up to the industry and saying there's better and cheaper ways to do things right. Much love from across the country and so long as you keep uploading ill continue to show my support. Thanks.
thanks for watching and for the support! I hope we earned your subscription!
is combining AC power cables safe? also fully effective? i have two power supplies and a power con and i wanted to combine the two cables running to the power supplies but i didnt know if that was okay..
You can combine them in the same loom or have something that combines them together...this is what many power strips do.
@@VertexEffectsInc cool thanks for that reply I didn’t know if it worked quite like that or if I would be damaging my power supplies.
@@dylanlee4776 if it’s just a y cable, that’s not an issue
Say, what’s the song that’s playing at around 6:38?
Tim Marco "Tie Die" see him on IG
Why no stereo out from the chorus to the TC units?
If you're not using two amp, why do it?
@@VertexEffectsInc I would think it would be nice to have in case for the future. Everything after the chorus is stereo ins and outs right, or was the interface mono?
If I was in your bro's shoes I know I would prefer to have it wired for stereo, if only for the chorus. I thought that was going to be why you used the effects loop on the multi-unit, to have the drives+volume in mono and everything after split.
But seems like if he opts for that in the future, it won't be too daunting a task for him to whip up a few additional cables to length 😉
Looking for a good patchbay for my pedalboard, any suggestions sir? Thanks
Check out our DIY ones on CZcams!
@@VertexEffectsInc to be honest I suck at DIY. Also I’m extremely swamped in clinic so I was hoping for an easy buy. But thanks
@@empathysgone96 Mesa Boogie High Wire
Man I need to send you my board lol 😂
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Do you help people set up their boards for a fee? I live a couple hours north of Oakland in Mendocino county. I’m in the process of putting together my first board and honestly feel a little overwhelmed. I have most of the pedals I want to put on the board but am waiting on my power supply to be in stock from Sweetwater. Any help would be appreciated.
Steven, we offer some options through Patreon, which you can check out, it is linked in our description, have a look and let us know if there’s a tier that might work for you.
Vertex Effects will do. Thanks man I appreciate it!
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you guys remind me of tenacious D
How sweet 🥰🥰🥰
If i closed my eyes n hear ur voice its sound like Steve O
hahahah....one other guy here said Jack Black.
I got a board I got like 15 pedals.. I never put them on the board successfully. It always sounds terrible. I wound up taking 2 or 3 pedals to gigs and putting them on the floor! I played for years, most of them with no pedals, just amp and guitar. I need to understand this stuff from the extreme basics..
Watch some of our other tutorial videos and signal path videos :)
Dude there so many moments that made me scream thats what she said eg. All the package stuff ie. Small or multifunction.
Titillating...
Your bro looks similar to Adam Reiver from FU-Tone.com [formerly FloydUpgrades.com]
I'll let him know.
That UE-300 basically is a pedal board. lol
About half the board for sure! Great unit!
I had one of these on my radar some years back, I wish I would have bit because, like many things in this realm, the price has gone up. Great content and great playing as well.
Who calls him Hot Carl?
Who doesn’t, is my question?
@@VertexEffectsInc I mean i am now
A new one every day!