Building A Budget-Friendly Mayer Rig!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Congratulations to Riccardo Bergomi in Milan, Italy for winning our John Mayer Pedalboard Giveaway in Collaboration with Sweetwater. We had over 17,000 people enter! Thank you to you all for participating and stay tuned for another pedalboard giveaway in the near future!

[@melihkaleciklioglu]

I don´t know if it´s me getting older, but besides the mega-builds i´ve grown to appreciate simple boards like this. Great content, as always!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yesss! Wisdom!

[@benskurbe]

My suggestion: Micro Q tron-$95.80 Keeley tone workstation-$299.00 JRAD archer-$199.00 TC Alter Ego-$169.99 Boss TU-3-$99.99 Final Cost $863.78 Masons suggestion: Vertex steel string-$199.99 JRAD archer-$199.00 Ibanez TS-Mini-$79.99 Xotic EP boost-$120.00 Ibanez analog delay mini-$119.99 Boss TU-3-$99.99 Final cost $818.96 Cost difference-$44.82 more for my suggestion Some additional points: - For an extra $45 you get much closer to the overdrives and boosts John Mayer actually uses, as the Tone workstation was based on John Mayer’s tonal needs and includes a comp as well as a bluesbreaker/katana boost that are excluded in Masons board, yet are much more central to Mayer’s tone than a Dumble OD and certainly an EP boost which I’m pretty sure he doesn’t really use often/at all. - Moreover, Mayer has used analog delays, tape delays, and digital tape delay emulations, so digital tape echo emulation pedal, would be a much better alternative as it can handle much more of the delay tones of John Mayer. - My suggestion includes an envelope filter which John Mayer is famous for using. - As a final point, if use the same power supply as Mason does in this video (Truetone CS6) you can always one more pedal, as my board concept leaves one free adapter for one more pedal. You can add a wah pedal, Dumble style OD, Boss BD-2 or octave fuzz of your choice to include one of his less frequently used effects.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Ben, I think you make some good points here. A few things to remember, it needed to fit on a Metro 16. You suggestions are larger pedals, this would be problematic to sell the "mini rig" concept of the giveaway pedalboard, nor would they fit with this board platform. Secondly, this giveaway was sponsored by Sweetwater and done in collaboration with them, meaning we had to use pedals that were in stock and available through Sweetwater. I don't see the Keeley Workstation, Alter Ego, or the Micro Q Tron in their inventory or in stock. I think there a lot of way to "Skin The Mayer Cat", I tend to go for more of the Continuum era stuff, and Trio era since that's more of the iconic tone to my ears. These were much more scaled back rigs compared to what's being used now, and pre-dates the use of the filter effects, or any compressor use. In any case, I appreciate your feedback, and certainly if the only criteria was getting there at the lowest cost there would be lot of pivot options to make, differently from what I did with Sweetwater.

[@benskurbe]

Vertex Effects fair enough. Your choices definitely make a lot more sense under the limitations you laid out. I wasn’t trying to be confrontational btw just wanted to make some counterpoints.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I appreciate the suggestions

[@benskurbe]

@Luke Monsensey thank you for that, I didn’t realize you were the judge of who asked or that I needed permission to share my relevant opinion but okay. Thanks for the unnecessary rudeness. I’m sure that that attitude gets you far.

[@mutuamukeku7514]

“Most John Mayer per square inch”😂😂

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Hahahahah

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

And he flicks his hair…. Hehe

[@southpaw335]

The sheet metal top is a great idea for these pedaltrain boards.. the rails just never give enough purchase - going to need to look into this idea. Cheers man

[@VertexEffectsInc]

👍👍👍

[@tomthumb4325]

Awesome sir Bonnie Scotland is very impressed

[@VertexEffectsInc]

thanks for watching!

[@jammerofri]

Super good demo, and Rig Doctor was around during premier to answer qs! Thanks @VertexEffects!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching

[@justinhobgood4312]

The background music is NICE

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching!

[@michael_caz_nyc]

I have always loved the Ibanez TS Mini. I think it sounds just-as-good . . . as any of the Tube Screamers. Always enjoy your informative videos Mason. Stay Safe brother.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks man! Glad you dig it

[@apeeg86]

Phenomenal playing from Jules Leyhe. Would love to see more of him in your videos.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes!!!!

[@AnishKumar-pf5mz]

This is amazing. Thanks vertex effects for this opportunity ❤️

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥰🥰🥰

[@hitama8620]

Idk why but showing that you flipped the back case of the tuner really cracked me up. That's brilliant!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad to share this!

[@DanielDiaz-wv6tp]

I love the pedalboard, I love the tone that allows you to get. Also thank for sharing that boss pedal trick!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thank you so much for watching!

[@reubenrozeyt5716]

Finally someone actually bulit and plays the pedalboard.

[@Ben-nl5wc]

That's the nicest pedal board I have ever seen. Never had the money to buy pedals but I submitted in hopes of getting that board to sound like my favorite guitarist John Mayer. New subscriber here, nice video Mason!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Best of luck! Thanks for subscribing!!!

[@jinbyun]

I recently bought a boss pedal and was just about to remove the rubber. I am glad I saw this before I've done it. Thanks!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad I could help!

[@BeefNEggs057]

Lesson learned: always think twice before removing the rubber.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

You’re a genius 👍👍👍

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@BeefNEggs057 yes indeed!

[@tyabrahamse2461]

I'm really liking your videos! You're just a knowledgeable dude with a nice way of talking. I like it!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Ty Abrahamse 🙏🙏🙏

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Enter to WIN THIS BOARD here! www.vertexeffects.com/Pedalboard-giveaway

[@geras2058]

I really wanna win this, I've never had a pedalboard before

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Fingers crossed 🤞

[@elvinlupi5619]

Is this U.S only?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Worldwide

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Elvin Lupi worldwide

[@thereallbking]

This! Fingers crossed.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥰🥰🥰

[@fuzzedwahwah5933]

Wow thanks for the boss pedal tip for pedal tape I never realised that :)

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@matthewjezerinac4048]

This is actually one of my favorite boards ever. I entered in as soon as I saw it a long time ago and I actually think about it and pray every day

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏 🙏 good luck

[@Himalthapamagar94]

Simply the best rig 🙏

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes indeed!

[@josiahcayabyab6994]

This pedal board is so very beautiful !!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching!

[@terrymiller111]

Vertex Inversion. Slick.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

thanks for watching!

[@WhirlwindLance]

Awesome build, very inspirational. Full of great advice and tips

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks Josh! Glad you dig the video! Make sure to enter the giveaway!

[@BoroOparov]

I hope I'm not too late for the giveaway 🤞. Love the sound of the rig, great job 👏👏👏

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Just gave it away yesterday!

[@ConCon4444]

Awesome! He said Oakland as in bay area Oakland? Represent! Great info and well done and cleanly executed video on getting that tone and building a proper, clean, and organized rig. Party on!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes! Thank you!

[@derekmc9580]

As always Sweet build sir.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jboling513]

I enjoy your board builds very much. I don't do well with soldering however and am curious as to why you cut the power supply cables and re-solder the ends. For space or aesthetic reasons?

[@andrewpun7127]

Super duper great pedal 😁😍 Thanks for making giveaway contest... 🙏🙏

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Andrew Pun 🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌

[@335gc]

Great work,you make it look easy! Always great info,thanks

[@VertexEffectsInc]

So glad you dig it! Hope we earned your subscription

[@335gc]

Vertex Effects absolutely

[@VertexEffectsInc]

gary ciuci 🙏🙏🙏

[@gonzaloalonsosanchezcontre179]

Nice pedalboard! but really insane the thing you did with the rubber feet of the boss tuner

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Insane = good I hope? Thanks for watching!

[@jorgepulido2397]

Hey! Awesome video as always. I've never learnt so many things in such a short amount of time as I've done by watching your videos!! Please never stop sharing knowledge!! I have a simple question... What material is the platform you've mounted on top?? I have a Novo 32 and I don't know what material to choose because it's already veeeery heavy (but I want that little extra space of not having rail holes). Thanks!!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

So glad you liked it, this is just an 8th inch of sheet metal cut to the size of the pedal train

[@frankstabler1920]

Great build! When I use dual lock it always comes off of either the board or the pedal if I try to remove a pedal. Once it comes off it will not stick again. Doesn't seem to matter if I just put the tape on or if it's been on for months.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

If it’s coming off it’s for two reasons, first reason is you didn’t clean the surface before you applied to dual lock. Second reason would be, it’s supposed to remain sedentary for about 12 to 24 hours before you really start pulling things on and off, almost like a curing of the adhesive. If I follow those steps I’ve yet to have a problem in over a decade

[@frankstabler1920]

I did let it sit for 24 hours. Maybe it's not cleaning the surface well enough. I'll try that next time. I really liked the tip about flipping the bottom of the one pedal over to get a clean surface.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@frankstabler1920 Let me know how it shakes out

[@nianwen7814]

Had the same issue before, the reason for my case is that I use the wrong gauge, the 400 grid dual lock I applied was too strong for pedalboard usages, should choose 250+170 or 250+250.

[@leopena4220]

Dual lock is cool thanks

[@VertexEffectsInc]

The best!

[@pazshemesh3778]

Wow!! I really need this 🤞🏻🙏🏻

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Good luck!

[@pazshemesh3778]

@@VertexEffectsInc thank you! 😊

[@thcblgy7993]

I love it. It's pocket size!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

The kids these days want tiny rigs!

[@thcblgy7993]

@@VertexEffectsInc What's it weigh in at 8 lbs ?

[@thcblgy7993]

@@VertexEffectsInc It's not the size of the rig it's how it's used....

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thc blgy I don’t recall the weight...it packs a punch for sure

[@drenmusic]

I recently submitted my entry. This is my dream pedalboard. ❤️

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Good luck!

[@benjaminsantiagosstuff]

why would the EP booster go after the other distortion pedals? Not asking to be antagonistic; I've never owned one but have seen stuff about it, just always assumed it was meant to go first. Are you trying to simulate where you'd put an echoplex in your chain?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Using it as more of a post gain boost as the SS pedal will be always on presumably.

[@CesarLeon]

I need to know more about that custom interface !!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

We have a few videos where we show an in-depth tutorial of this

[@Frankentoane]

Love this series!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Good luck in the giveaway! Fingers crossed!

[@stud1664]

Very tastefully marketed... not too much use of the term sweetwater and because of that i would use sweetwater in the future... well done all involved

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching

[@michaelcraig9449]

What is the interface box, what does it do, and is it necessary for every board? I always see so damn much stuff I do not understand!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Not required just makes it easier access to the board input and output.

[@tiagofmorais]

hey bro, I love watching your videos and I learn a lot from them, thank you very much

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Really stoked you’re digging the channel and learning my friend!! Thanks!

[@mpflippo1023]

@vertex Effects, I am new to building pedalboards and a big fan of your channel! I am hoping you can help me understand the best way to set up my pedalboard to get that "John Mayer" tone? Here is a list of my pedals. Can you tell me if this is the best pedal order or how to obtain this info? Thanks! 1. Polytune 3 - (Tuner/Buffer) // 9V DC power supply 2. Boost Pedal (Keeley Katana Mini) 3. Distortion/Overdrive (Silver Archer -Klon/Klone) / / 9V DC power supply 4. Distortion/Overdrive (BD-2 Blues Driver Keeley Mod) // 9V DC power supply 5. Distortion/Overdrive (TS808 Tube Screamer) / / 9V DC power supply 6. Envelope Follower Pedal w/Effects Loop and Attack Response (Qtron+) // 24V DC power supply 7. Boost/Overdrive (Steel String Clean Drive - Vertex) // 9V DC power supply 8. Analog Delay (Way Huge AquaPuss) // 9V DC power supply 9. Tremolo & Reverb (Strymon Flint) // 9V DC power supply

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I think you’re off to a great start! Get some high-quality soldered cables in the air, Mogami he would be a good start! 2319 for the Pedalboard, 2524 for your instrument cables.

[@mpflippo1023]

@@VertexEffectsInc I ordered all the Mogami Cables, tools, ect from the links provided in your Comments on different videos! I was inquiring on pedal placement/ order? Can you recommend what order to place pedals or a site that specifies the best order placement for John Mayer tone? Thanks!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@mpflippo1023 i think you got a good order. I sometimes mess with the Klon and TS order.

[@mpflippo1023]

@@VertexEffectsInc Thank you!

[@adamguillory1779]

Did you switch the order of the TS and the archer or are my eyes playing tricks?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Adam Guillory we did - I rechecked the original rig and realized I’d reversed them

[@devonsmith5655]

Does John run the tube screamer into the Klon? I figured they would be stacked opposite.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

This is what I’ve seen on rig shots and being in front of the rig myself a few times

[@colemcarthur7796]

I’ve never owned a pedal before and John is my favorite guitar player. I know I would put it to great use if I win.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Good luck!

[@cameronulmer1716]

I’m super late to this video but is there any way I could know what model of strat is played in this video? It sounds unreal. Great rig build

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Fender Custom Shop Rory Gallagher Stratocaster

[@stephenlennartz3466]

WHERE IS YOUR CANDY FROM SWEETWATER!!?? Seriously... every order I have ever placed with the good folks at Sweetwater has included a baggie of mixed candy. It's a really cool little extra they do. Of course I have a fairly major sweet tooth. Shout out to Ed Needler ... my 'go to' sales engineer at Sweetwater! ... ... now I'll watch the rest of this cool video.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

We’ll send the bag with the board to the winner 🤣🤣🤣

[@SanchezGuitar]

Great build video. Truly appreciate it. I'm not sure if you placed a plate over the Metro16 rails in order to increase the contact surface area for the mini pedals. I would be curious to know what gauge steel you used. Thanks.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

16 AWG

[@SanchezGuitar]

@@VertexEffectsInc Thanks 👍

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Angel Sanchez Guitar 🥰🥰🥰

[@jimfbailey]

Great video! Would you change anything on the pedalboard for John Mayers song Last Train Home?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

You'd need chorus and digital reverb.

[@jimfbailey]

@@VertexEffectsInc thanks for your response! I have everything including the steel string. My assumption is that he would leave that on all the time and turn on the tube screamer for the solo?

[@FabianPulidoJerez]

Awesome!! I Thought I was the only one who does that with boss pedals ;) Hope to win this pedalboard!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🍀🍀🍀 good luck

[@FabianPulidoJerez]

@@VertexEffectsInc Thanks man!! Greetings from Bogotá, Colombia.

[@VincVEVO]

Super video! Thanks Dr. for tips and tricks. ;) It helped me good. Awesome!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@cchan6985]

great video as usual

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks so much🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@surajmiji2614]

Watching it for the 1000th time

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes!!!

[@BaritonePapi]

So is the steel string considered a clean boost or an overdrive?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Somewhere in between

[@johnmorrison8618]

12:22 is that "Intimate Friend" by Eddie Kendricks? I think I've heard you play that before. Great tune.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I think it’s called Tie Die

[@johnmorrison8618]

@@VertexEffectsIncDon't know that one.. Check out the Kendricks tune though, it is the same progression and tempo.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

John Morrison will do

[@michaelcraig9449]

Can you post up a real good Jimi type board?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

You'll have to watch my "What's On Your Pedalboard" on Sweetwater's channel coming out soon. Very Jimi.

[@ronaldjrsugitariostubio8444]

AWESOME!!!!!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Ronald Jr Sugitarios Tubio 🥰🥰🥰

[@kamilszewcu4984]

yeah !

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Good luck in the giveaway!

[@dylanfulton53]

I don't always enter giveaways. But when I do, I prefer John Mayer pedalboard giveaways.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

😂😂😂

[@ryanjames2194]

AmaIng rig here Mason. I’d like to know what’s the significance of placing the steel string after the drive session? Is it an always on pedal in this case?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

It's emulating an amp tone of a Dumble, normally you'd run your drives into the amp, not after it.

[@FlaviaMessinese]

Awesome!!! Very good job guys!!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thank you!! Make sure to enter to win!

[@bryanlaird745]

Awesome. What was the reason again for placing the steel String later in the chain?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks Bryan!

[@bryanlaird745]

Vertex Effects I have your S.S SRV pedal but I am amp-less at the moment because it was never returned to me from a mod shop that went under. Hopefully I can get an amp to try it out soon!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Hope you get it soon!

[@Furusato-jr6xp]

Wait where will it be announced?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

It was announced on October 31: kzbin.infoUgzDDtm_gOf8JhfnCf14AaABCQ

[@mccauley6027]

Where can I find an interface like that that doesn’t use power? Building a small board and would love to have an interface, but not sure if the buffered ones are worth the power when I already have a EUNA.

[@popitn2nd]

What would be the total cost for this build?

[@bryanlaird745]

Why did you put the Steel String further down the chain? I could quite catch what you said in the video

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Treating it like an amp I put it last before the delay

[@jpatrickgreen]

@@VertexEffectsInc Thanks for clarifying because I missed that as well. Was thinking in that case just switch spots with the EP but now I get it.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@jpatrickgreen perfect!

[@aldianwong3773]

I've had my guitar for a year and a half now, and I'm looking forward to this giveaway and that you'll guys choose me! And I already registered 😂😂

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Good luck!

[@callmedmonk7492]

Easy to going❤️

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes 😊

[@tonydlc348]

Just an idea but maybe you should let us submit photos of our pedal boards and you can review and make recommendations and tips on what to do next time. Especially since you really support dyi work

[@Tisyer]

Gosh I would love this

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Be sure to sign up for the giveaway

[@danielwilliams9634]

Uncle Mason: I was just taking a calculus class in college and they kept talking about vertexes, and since a vertex is part of a parabola it made me think: Mason should do an EQ pedal or something and call it "the parabola"

[@VertexEffectsInc]

yes!!!!

[@danielwilliams9634]

@@VertexEffectsInc when you make it, im going to need an Uncle Mason built pedalboard

[@olivergebauer2406]

Great Video! But couldn't you just flip the backplate of the Boss TU-3 with the rubber on, or isn't there enough space inside the pedal? :D

[@VertexEffectsInc]

It's not a universal thing on all Boss pedals, and I'm attempting to generalize this technique no matter the Boss pedal. Many of the Boss pedals won't allow this because the mezzanine board with the pots push the main board right to the edge of the enclosure, where the tuners don't have any pots to deal with so there is more space inside.

[@kshitizrisal4042]

Very helpful video 👏👏👏

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@BradOnCars]

Great video! I watched it on my tv but came here to subscribe! Great stuff thanks!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥰🥰🥰

[@thesoundpurist]

I usually hate pedal board but I love everything about this one to my taste. Being a plug and play guy , it would be the desert island pedal board I'd like to have. I'm in for the draw!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥰🥰🥰 glad you dig it

[@u2acrobata]

hello! i'm a viewer from Portugal ... can i ask for an advice ... i'm wanting to buy an J Rockett Archer ... i dont know what to choose !!! i'm in between the Silver or the Gold one ... after seeing this video i was planing in buying the Silver one .... but then, recently i saw another video of you for sweetwater showing your pedalboard and you had the Gold one ... !!!!! i got confused !!!! lol so i would like an advide from you .... i have an Vox Ac10 amp and i play a fender strat and a gibson Les Paul ... wich one (silver or Gold) would match better with this "rig" ? i'm looking for the best Archer (silver or gold) that would match better with the VOx AC10C1 and my les PAul ... cause i'm a bit in a strugle to find a good sweet OD to match with my Les Paul... in my pedalboard right now i Have the Hudson Broadcast and the Greer LIghtspeed ... Thanks so much for taking your time to read my comment i would really appreciate to hear from you, cause i really trust in your recomendations and i would take a much safe decision if i hear your opinion... thanks so much Rui from Portugal

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I think they sound pretty close - I’m happy with either

[@BagusWibisono]

Hi man.. 1spot power supply is great unit? How if this unit do comparation with other?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

They are very good for many rigs. I like the Cioks a lot too

[@francisco.amorim]

Does Vertex Steel String act as a Marshall Blues Breaker on this pedalboard?

[@michaelcraig9449]

What if you got like 12-14 pedals, and as we know, power supplies basically have like 7-10 outlet wires to power the pedals.. None of them have enough for a whole board.. So do most guitarists with more than 10 pedals on a board use 2 power supplies? I dont see any other way, since power supplies do not really cover more than 10 pedals at the most, right? So would the 2 power supplies cause noise, hum, etc.. how is this solved?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

You can get power supplies that have options to expand, like CIOKS, Strymon, and Voodoo Lab.

[@jiraphatnimkittikul3435]

Can't tell you how many times I've watched this!! Wondering with the new SSS, would you be able to take the Archer out and just use the SSS and Tube Screamer?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

They do different things. The SSS is really about the Dumble Amp tones...the pedals are sorta doing a different thing.

[@jiraphatnimkittikul3435]

@@VertexEffectsInc Got it! Already placed order for your SSS, can't wait to try it out!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@jiraphatnimkittikul3435 Amazing! Thanks for the support!

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

What did you use on the Pedaltrain board to make it a flat surface?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

A piece of sheet metal

[@gilguajardo7808]

@@VertexEffectsInc How did you treat the surface, e.g., paint?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@gilguajardo7808 it's a sheet of powder coated aluminum

[@xxtha6987]

Thats wonderful pedalboard. Hope to win it.🙂

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Good luck 🍀

[@coronaduo5457]

Hi there, so do you suggest putting the steel string after the drive/gain section and immediatly before the modulations? I currently run it immediatly before the ods and after the comp, doing it wrong? :)

[@VertexEffectsInc]

After drives, like it was an amp

[@coronaduo5457]

@@VertexEffectsInc cool! will give a try then :D

[@TheChrisHarper]

Who’s playing at 12:20 and where can I find it? Nice!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Tim Marco, find him on Instagram

[@gilgeada4727]

Nice sound, I'm a big fan of Mayer and his sounds are creat and didn't know that it's possible to have a good sound for low budget. Nice idea!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad you like it!

[@ryner5171]

man ..i need this

[@VertexEffectsInc]

good luck!

[@ryner5171]

💙

[@johnlindsaygreen8547]

Hey Mason, what's the cost to have this rig built? Thanks Mason!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Watch our video on the cost to build a professional pedalboard. We also have a podcast on it on the channel.

[@RobertNolan]

Great board build, what did you use to make the pedalboards flooring a completely flat surface Mason?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Some 1/8” sheet metal

[@RobertNolan]

@@VertexEffectsInc masonite opportunity missed 🤣 Still a very cool pedalboard though bro, great video.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥰🥰🥰

[@andreipaman267]

I'd like to know more about that custom interface.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

It’s just a glorified I/O pass through box, we have a few videos on more fancy ones on our channel

[@leibundgu0]

@@VertexEffectsInc can we have a Link to this I/O videos? Good work!!! Regards from Switzerland.

[@dody3888]

What do you think. Which one is better, steel string before or after ts9? Ep booster first or last?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Steel String as the last OD I think is best and most accurate to how it might be used in a John Mayer or SRV context.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

EP, if you want it to emulate a Echoplex, then before your delay would be closest but I don’t think most folks use it like that.

[@dody3888]

Thank for replying dude

[@billn2421]

Can you show us how the make that custom interface and diagram?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

We have this information in our DIY interface and buffer videos.

[@billn2421]

@@VertexEffectsInc I saw that video. The one that has 4 cables method but I really like how simple of this one that you made. If you can post diagram of this one on you website that would be much appreciated 👍

[@howtodiyeverithing288]

Hi Mason, I’ve seen you solder the patch cables with the outer SHIELD wire to the inner connector of the SP500’s. Then you solder the inner SIGNAL wire to the outer connector of the SP 500’s is there a reason why you do that? Shouldn’t the shield wire shield the signal wire always? Thanks! Ray

[@VertexEffectsInc]

The shield will always go to the sleeve, the center conductor will always go to the tip. I've not wired it differently than that or shown any other way to do it. You can check out our videos on how to wire SquarePlugs if you're interested in how to do it properly. These plugs in this video are a Switchcraft style plug, a little different than the SquarePlugs in terms of where the lugs line up with the tip and sleeve.

[@sedenogamezfabian2199]

Amazing a great video

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for the visit

[@killnoni5032]

I’m casting black magic to win this since i’ve heard about it. Lma0!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Hahaha 😂

[@khalongkichu]

I've never owned a single pedal. Have always played through the amp. Winning this would be a dream come true.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🍀🍀🍀 Good luck

[@khalongkichu]

@@VertexEffectsInc thank you so much ❤

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Khalong Kichu 🙏🙏🙏

[@khalongkichu]

@@VertexEffectsInc as the day for the winner to be declared is inching closer by the minute. I just wanted to say that I could really use the pedal board because like I already mentioned. I never owned a pedal in my life. Always had to borrow or rent. I don't even own an amp. Got an old electric guitar from my uncle and have been inspired to play since then. I go to my neighbourhood church's music room to play. And winning this pedal board would just be a blessing to me. Because I'll atleast have an electric guitar and a pedal board of my own even though I don't have an amp. I will literally be the happiest person on earth if I actually won it.

[@justinheyward2830]

I have a question about power supply if someone could please answer. Where does the power supply plug into? Do you have to plug it into the wall? I’m confused on how you would power the power supply.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes, power supply plugs into your wall AC. There is a IEC jack on the left side of the power supply. You can see if you look up the power supply, Truetone CS6

[@tannershultis6656]

Another awesome board! Love the John Mayer/SRV tones👌 what are you using for your surface on the pedal train? I noticed it’s a lot thinner than what you’ve used in the past.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Tanner Shultis amazing! Using some thin powered coated sheet metal

[@tannershultis6656]

Vertex Effects oh awesome! It looked great! I’ve added surfaces to a couple pedal train boards, might have to find something similar for a thinner option. Thanks!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Tanner Shultis most metal places can make this for you and you can get it powder coated like we did for this project.

[@tannershultis6656]

Vertex Effects Cool, I’ll have to get in touch with a local metal place. Thanks for the direction!!