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!

[@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

[@tomthumb4325]

Awesome sir Bonnie Scotland is very impressed

[@VertexEffectsInc]

thanks for watching!

[@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!

[@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]

👍👍👍

[@apeeg86]

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

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes!!!!

[@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!!!

[@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.

[@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 🙏🙏🙏

[@justinhobgood4312]

The background music is NICE

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching!

[@jammerofri]

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

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching

[@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!

[@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!

[@AnishKumar-pf5mz]

This is amazing. Thanks vertex effects for this opportunity ❤️

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥰🥰🥰

[@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!

[@mutuamukeku7514]

“Most John Mayer per square inch”😂😂

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Hahahahah

[@Starch1b2c3d4a]

And he flicks his hair…. Hehe

[@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!

[@fuzzedwahwah5933]

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

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@reubenrozeyt5716]

Finally someone actually bulit and plays the pedalboard.

[@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 🙏🙏🙏

[@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

[@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

[@josiahcayabyab6994]

This pedal board is so very beautiful !!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching!

[@andrewpun7127]

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

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Andrew Pun 🙏🙏🙏👌👌👌

[@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.

[@Himalthapa94]

Simply the best rig 🙏

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes indeed!

[@VincVEVO]

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

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@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!

[@derekmc9580]

As always Sweet build sir.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏🙏

[@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.

[@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 👍

[@terrymiller111]

Vertex Inversion. Slick.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

thanks for watching!

[@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?

[@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!

[@BradOnCars]

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

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥰🥰🥰

[@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!

[@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

[@leopena4220]

Dual lock is cool thanks

[@VertexEffectsInc]

The best!

[@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

[@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!

[@thereallbking]

This! Fingers crossed.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥰🥰🥰

[@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 🥰🥰🥰

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@Frankentoane]

Love this series!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Good luck in the giveaway! Fingers crossed!

[@pazshemesh3778]

Wow!! I really need this 🤞🏻🙏🏻

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Good luck!

[@pazshemesh3778]

@@VertexEffectsInc thank you! 😊

[@NicCornerMusic]

what's the thing called in which you plug in your guitar and send it out to your amp?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

interface box? Patchbay?

[@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

[@davidjameschamberlain]

Any reason why you chose to put the Steel String towards the front of the chain?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Check the entire video it’s last before the delay

[@davidjameschamberlain]

@@VertexEffectsInc pulled a sneaky there, lol

[@VertexEffectsInc]

DaviJay Chamberlain It was more just due to where the space was available to fit a deeper pedal, if you look at the numbering on the pedals you’ll see the order sequentially

[@davidjameschamberlain]

@@VertexEffectsInc this is why you guys are the masters

[@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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@Furusato_G]

Wait where will it be announced?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

It was announced on October 31: kzbin.infoUgzDDtm_gOf8JhfnCf14AaABCQ

[@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

[@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?

[@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

[@francisco.amorim]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@clos87]

Hi. Any more insight why you place the steel string on that position?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

It's after the overdrives like I normally recommend, treating it more like an "amp" with the pedals running into it.

[@isaacjinn4721]

hi i wanted to ask is the interface a normal junction box or an effects loop? because i see that you connect the pedalboard to the effects loop if im wrong.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

This one is strictly a pass-through for a centralized connection point for the input and output, we have other videos and more sophisticated versions on the channel if you’re interested in that

[@isaacjinn4721]

Vertex Effects thanks for answering! I also wanted to ask if you plug it straight into the amp or the fx loop of the amp.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Isaac Jinivon this would all be in front of an amp, no effects loop

[@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

[@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.

[@cchan6985]

great video as usual

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks so much🙏🏼🙏🏼

[@popitn2nd]

What would be the total cost for this build?

[@ronaldjrsugitariostubio8444]

AWESOME!!!!!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Ronald Jr Sugitarios Tubio 🥰🥰🥰

[@bilalnachabeh]

will it fit if I flip the cover of boss pedals without removing the rubber?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Depends on the device, some of them have mezzanine level PCBs so you’re not able to fit it if you don’t remove the rubber, you can try it out, it’s on a device by device basis

[@bilalnachabeh]

@@VertexEffectsInc thank you for the reply that was a very helpful tip! never though of that haha. I prefer not to remove the rubber and labels. so I cut Velcro in tall narrow pieces to mount my boss pedals. it works but your idea is better if it fits ;)

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@bilalnachabeh mounting velcro to rubber typically won't last long, not for our pro applications at least. This is what induced this practice.

[@LuisHernandez-dy1rq]

Where can I get a flat metal plate to add to my pedaltrain ?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Nowhere yet.

[@LuisHernandez-dy1rq]

@@VertexEffectsInc so what do you recommend, boost or compressor after the guitar ?

[@davidtoth1]

Why the boss tu-3? Isn’t it making the signal too bright? (I use a tu-3 too because i got used to it, but i am curious about your opinion)

[@VertexEffectsInc]

toomuchsoulforawhiteboy what about the TU-3 would make it bright? How are you testing this?

[@davidtoth1]

Vertex Effects i thought because of the 1 M ohm input impedance, but actually i am just a normal guitar player, i have no clue about these things really

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@davidtoth1 1M is what 99% of guitar amps have on the input Z, so no real change there, maybe if it were higher, like 2.2+ maybe you'd get some more of that unloaded pickup sound. The output impedance of the TU-3 is pretty bad, 1K - plus it's a BJT so not particularly efficient line driver. Also, it's hitting a Tube Screamer and Klon in sequence following it, so at best it's really only impacting the pickup loading and controlling that, and the output buffer is only doing anything for about 6-8" of cable before hitting another buffer which takes over at that point.

[@davidtoth1]

Vertex Effects I see, thanks for explaining that, I was curious about it really. You are so kind, be blessed man!

[@axelavila4816]

Custom made interface :o how does it works on a pedalboard?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

This one is passive, it's really more of an organizational thing. Normally on our boards we'd include all of our input and output buffers in this box as well.

[@axelavila4816]

@@VertexEffectsInc ok so that put in the same box input and output right? I want one jeje

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@axelavila4816 correct

[@samxulumte9648]

hello Dr. id like to know how do you come around pricing on building your rigs?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

there is no pricing, I don't offer the service for hire, just for KZbin tutorials

[@samxulumte9648]

@@VertexEffectsInc thank you for your response. i want to start doing something here in Lake Jackson Texas but i dont know how to price the work, lol. ive worked on my pedal board so i know more or less the time it will take me to do something like what you do. yes i have watched your videos intensely lol.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@samxulumte9648 there's a premium on experience and knowledge to take into account in addition to your efficiency. I would consider what a day's work is worth for you and work backward from there on an hourly rate.

[@samxulumte9648]

@@VertexEffectsInc no doubt. And thank you. I will take all this into consideration. Again, i get a lot of knowledge by watching your vids and take what i learn into my own projects bringing me experience. and you are right, there is a premium on experience.

[@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!

[@surajmiji2614]

Watching it for the 1000th time

[@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

[@ericwilliamson9869]

Love this board.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks Eric! You could win it! Make sure you enter :)

[@ericwilliamson9869]

Vertex Effects i already receive the newsletter but I signed up for it anyway. I also have been subscribe for a while now on KZbin and also follow in Instagram. Only thing is, I don’t have Facebook because, well, I don’t care for Facebook. Lol

[@ericwilliamson9869]

Also, you’re located in LA, right? Do you re-house old pedals or know a guy who can?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Our showroom is in LA and manufacturing. You can always email us and we can talk to you about options for mods.

[@ericwilliamson9869]

Vertex Effects will do! Thanks

[@kshitizrisal4042]

Very helpful video 👏👏👏

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad it was helpful!

[@drenmusic]

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

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Good luck!

[@BaritonePapi]

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

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Somewhere in between

[@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.

[@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.

[@dylanfulton53]

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

[@VertexEffectsInc]

😂😂😂

[@kamilszewcu4984]

yeah !

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Good luck in the giveaway!

[@callmedmonk7492]

Easy to going❤️

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes 😊

[@donwhitesel12]

I just bought the Vertex Steel String MKII and like it a lot! I'm running it in to a TS9 (Analogman 808 mod) followed by the OCD, then Xotic EP. I'm not sure about keeping the ep booster on my board. My question though if the Steel String going in to a tubescreamer, ocd, is correct. It sounds fantastic to me but, wanted to ask the question. Thank you in advance.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

If you’re treating the Steel String Pedal like an amplifier, it would make more sense to put it after the TS9.

[@donwhitesel12]

@@VertexEffectsInc Thank you! It's a great pedal and adds a huge amount of head room to my Fender Bassbreaker 15W. When I hit the TS9, the OCD, and Vertex together on a lower gain setting It's absolutely incredible. I tend to run the Xotic EP by itself. When I just want some color and more valume with modulation.

[@donwhitesel12]

@@VertexEffectsInc Currently I have the Vertex, TS9, OCD stacked running in to a clean Fender amp. I'll put the Vertex in back of the OCD. So the TS9 & OCD are hitting it.

[@-ez-ez-2167]

Is it worldwide ???🙏🙏🙏

[@VertexEffectsInc]

yes it is!

[@-ez-ez-2167]

@@VertexEffectsInc Wow is awesome !!! Thank you so much :)

[@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

[@TheBusinessMind101]

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

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🍀🍀🍀 Good luck

[@TheBusinessMind101]

@@VertexEffectsInc thank you so much ❤

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Khalong Kichu 🙏🙏🙏

[@TheBusinessMind101]

@@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.

[@Ohnoe1aopk]

Could you flip the boss “stock bottom” without removing rubber/label? Curious if they leave enough room to avoid ripping ones pedals up. 🤔🤷🏽‍♂️ good trick regardless!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Depends on which device it is, some of them have multiple levels of circuit boards, and there isn’t in the ability to do it.

[@Ohnoe1aopk]

@@VertexEffectsInc ah good to know. Kinda figure yall didnt tear it up for no reason but it also looked like an option worth vocalizing. :) Only Boss i have rn is an re-20 so thats sorta dealing with its own footprint “fun.” Lol! ☺️🤘🏼

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@Ohnoe1aopk thanks for watching!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@Tisyer]

Gosh I would love this

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Be sure to sign up for the giveaway

[@sedenogamezfabian2199]

Amazing a great video

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for the visit