LIVE: Josh Rates Your Favorite Youtuber's Guitar Rigs

We're rating fellow KZbinr's guitar rigs and jamming on our favorite pedals from each rig! Special thanks to Natalie at Sweetwater for making this stream possible!
Check out the KZbinr's featured on this episode:
Pete Thorn - / sinasl1
Colin Scott (CSGuitars) - / 0cscott
R.J. Ronquillo - / steelronkeel
Rhett Shull - / rshull07
Samurai Guitarist - / samuraiguit
Music is Win - / @musiciswin
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Check our our friend Rhett Shull's live streaming happening right after our stream ends
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Gear List:
Guitar:
Collings i35
Bass Rig:
Nash P Bass
JHS Klone
JHS Colour Box
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Pedals :
Source Audio Spectrum
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Mythos Olympus
Cusack Screamer
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Boss HM-2
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Boss DD20
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MXR Phase 95
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GFI Synesthesia
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Universal Audio Golden
Ernie Ball Volt Power Supply
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Mono Pedalboard Carbon Large
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Ernie Ball Flat Patch Cables
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[@PeteThorn]

Hi guys, thanks for having me be a part of this! One correction, Alain and Chris played the guitars on Euphoria Morning which came out.. in 2000 or 2001. I wasn’t in the picture til 2007! :) I did record with Chris, and of course toured but all those killer guitars/tones/parts on Euphoria, many of which I learned for tour, were Alain and Chris. Rock on dudes! 🤟

[@PMiller3425]

So what does ‘AC don’t pull’ mean?

[@jakekatzsound]

@@PMiller3425 Try it backwards ;) "Don't pull AC" = Don't pull the power out!

[@musicmore5169]

See and that right there is why we LOVE YA PETE.

[@sparkyguitar0058]

Cool honesty. That's called integrity kids.

[@MattSofianosGuitar]

I did wonder about that. Also - the Guitars are very Cornell / Thayil. Too rough round the edges to be Pete’s work.

[@MusicisWin]

Pete: A supercomputer of tone and wonder Colin: Gnarliest pedal award goes to you (Ibanez FL9) RJ: The Arnold Schwarzenegger of boards Rhett: A tone snob's wet dream Steve: The mojo is palpable Me: Proof that a clean room adds at least 12% more tone P.S. My floors are real oak you guys know my position on tonewood c'mon

[@dylandenney3980]

Yea Tyler that laminate has no sustain. U gotta go solid board floors for the best frequency response. Also I think Colin's whole board is pretty gnarly. But if ur HM-2 doesn't look like that you've made some poor life decisions

[@lulabecker]

Now you can tell Bethany "see how jealous those guys are of my room?"

[@stephenprosser6787]

You should try solid mahogany (with a maple cap).

[@shfla7293]

Nah, go for ebony wood

[@betawolffe]

Great setup my man

[@RJRonquillo]

I sent old rig pics. I’m just running through a Rockman X100 now. #MarieKondoYourRig

[@canaanlawrence7351]

😂😂😂

[@allyourbasearebelongtous2191]

Youre one of the best guitarists on the interwebs dude. Love what you do man.

[@JLawtonMusic]

I want your signature Mythos so bad, what a great pedal package. Your playing is killer, love your videos 🤘

[@RambleTone]

LOL!🙂🙃🙂🙃🙂🙃

[@Roxanneredpanda]

from Chad to even more Chad

[@HendryWong324]

04:32 Pete Thorn 14:16 Colin Scott 21:48 R.J. Ronquillo 32:32 hot topix 37:36 Rhett Shull 47:16 Samurai Guitarist 53:57 Music is Win

[@SPaulAndrewMaertens]

Thank you!!!

[@n_phaneuf]

After a long week at his dental practice, Rhett likes to bring this ‘small travel version’ of his board to worship band practice.

[@smelltheglove2038]

Rhett is a huge dork. He reminds me of that kid you introduced to a band and the next week he tries to tell you everything about your favorite band but most of the info is nonsense he found on the internet.

[@Halliday7895]

@@smelltheglove2038 Im glad im not the only one who gets vibes about Rhett Shull aka Cosmo Kramer of youtube

[@smelltheglove2038]

@@Halliday7895 he has this vibe of newfound pretentiousness. Like someone who has just fancied themselves a wine connoisseur last week or something like that.

[@smelltheglove2038]

@@Halliday7895 I don’t know if that made sense… I’m trying to put it into words. I kinda liked “newfound pretentiousness”.

[@grantcleveland4506]

Underated chat comment that i saw: "Rhett's rig is like an onion, it has layers and makes me cry" -Ched Leicester

[@Papa-Kev]

Now we need a vid of these 6 guys each rating a JHS pedal.

[@ethermod307]

The "happy kid's smile" on Josh face when he's trying to sound metal is my favourite moment here.

[@tomloops8132]

Whenever I watch a JHS video, I press like before I even watch it because I know its gonna rock

[@jtcolecomedy]

Rhett's rig is the guy at the gym who wants to be seen working out and always glances at the mirror when he walks by hahaha! Great stream.

[@LotharOfTheHillPeople]

I love that Boss actually did release a Waza HM-2 just a couple months after this.

[@lachlan1971]

I bought it 2 hours after Kennys in Glasgow received one.

[@ClinicalDecisionYikesYT]

It’s my favorite pedal.

[@raimondo3178]

I'm repeating myself - but Nick is an EXCELLENT drummer!

[@reallysuperfathog86]

Rhett’s board looks like he wants to find some holy grail secret of rock n roll but ends up spending his money on gear instead of drugs 🤣🤣

[@OtherTheDave]

Eh, gear is a better investment anyway. Hard to resell your used drugs after you decide you prefer something else.

[@greenlel3718]

Based comment

[@mattier3030]

Yeah but how much amazing raw material can you come with on gobs of life sustaining drugs……that’s how write all my tunes. A pile of Spice and my rig…

[@HerdingDogRescuer]

I used to like Rhett's videos, but he annoys the living shit out of me now.

[@dylandenney3980]

Colin Scott is the man. He's awesome at explaining the science behind gear in an engaging and truly interesting way. Also dig his goofy humor

[@otisgibbs]

Waddy Wachtel played guitar on Edge Of Seventeen and it's a thing of beauty!

[@MrSpeed-lt8gr]

Pete Thorn may be the coolest man on KZbin. And such a kind and encouraging teacher.

[@ripplebear]

Absolutely agree on talking heads. Stop making sense show has some amazing rhythm. Even that acoustic psycho killer opener with just David Byrne. And then countless live shows from the Grateful Dead's Bob Weir.. especially the entire decade of the 70s. Insanely good. The whole band's rhythm section is firing in 77-78, go back to 1972-1974 for very unique rhythm work paired with Jerry Garcia's lead. It's incredible. I'll also throw in Hunter Brown from STS9.. his live use of the wah pedal is the pure funk. He took inspiration from the early James Brown vibe and then totally turned it on its head. He stole it and now owns it! For those sounds I would check out live shows from 2005-2007. Not that the other years aren't good, but a good starting place.

[@mst5g826]

Watched a documentary on Talking Heads recently where D. Byrne said that they tried to mimic Fela Kuti, failed, and came up with something totally different in the process when they made I Zimba.

[@Zappappappappa]

Listen to their live anthology "The Name of This Band is the Talking Heads," it goes through their first radio appearance right through the "Remain In Light" tour and the evolution of their live sound is absolutely remarkable.

[@Red1Actual]

Bummed I missed this live! When I saw R.J. Ronquillo on the pedal board I got super excited!

[@SparkyGoldsmith]

Colin's board rates Pegasus Llama. You guys should be rating in Cheese Balls. It's food and episode relevant. RJ's board is what Neil Peart would have used if he played guitar.

[@peterdvideos]

Josh, your bass player just created the name for your next pedal: The Flaser!

[@lw1391]

And the image on the pedal needs to be a shark shooting frickin' laser beams

[@rtayl829]

On a non-guitar pedal related note, Nick's snare is sounding particularly sweet in this video - nice and warm!

[@chrisbartschiGuitar]

Crispy!

[@MaTTheWish]

Some of the best mic'ed drums on the tube...

[@sub-jec-tiv]

Gotta be Colour Box on that bad boi

[@LarsonGuitarPlayer]

After watching this I want the auto wah and that White OD. And that Collins (?) guitar. Can't afford to watch this anymore. GREAT PLAYING!

[@41DegreesSouth]

That closing jam was truth. Gave me an emotion.

[@MrKulturembargo]

I agree

[@halvach1998]

nice outro

[@gustavoberocan]

What I love about Ronquillo’s pedalboard is the fact that he has two and still need to put one more pedal on the floor. This is 2N+1!

[@jsullivan2112]

I pretty much thought the exact same thing! There is never enough room.

[@pkeepfer]

Rhythm guitar: Johnny Marr, The Smiths

[@mst5g826]

True. And the sister from Heart if we're talking rock. But, 311's second album all the way through. Rock/reggae rhythm doesn't get better than that to get your head bobbin.

[@stanislavmigra]

Malcolm Young anyone?

[@lovroknezevic8555]

Definitely! His arpeggiated chord melodies that combine rhythm and lead playing is really masterful.

[@titussardonicus338]

Steve Cropper?

[@nelsonw2096]

I laughed out loud at Josh picking the phaser on Pete T’s spaceship. 👍🏼

[@WPAPi3.14]

DAMN, I saw this too late!! I never get free anything for my whole life and I’m 70...yeah born in 1950!!!😎

[@mattbrillhart2922]

Lab Series amps are very kewl! It was integral to Ty Tabor’s tone for several King’s X albums. He now lives in KC. There should be an episode with Ty! A pedal collab would be awesome too!

[@guthriejames]

Really late to this, but please.... His tone on Gretchen is my favourite guitar sound to this day.

[@gingthedigger5046]

The jam on Tyler's pedal was awesome definitely my favorite pedal of the lot you guys showed thanks for the plug lol

[@patrickcrawford5532]

I came here hoping to hear Nick mention 'Hot Takes', and this did not disappoint.

[@jeffbower8355]

I know it's old-school, but I love John Fogerty's rhythm playing in Creedence Clearwater Revival and later. He is so in the pocket and sometimes the rhythm is so good that for the 2nd guitar solo he just plays a rhythm part (Down On the Corner).

[@Compass2101]

"The Sun Smells Too Loud". Love it.

[@PetParadiseVB]

Josh’s is playing and timing is incredible.

[@kanehicks9321]

Love the ending jam. Well done guys! Beautifully done. I’m gonna hit one of these lives and get a box strings darn it!!

[@JohnCollis]

Seeing this on replay. I love the guitar sound in general. I'm presuming it's the amp. We "need" to have a complete episode on the Sovtek amps!!! Just sayin'

[@Aidan.w]

That last jam was one of the best pieces you guys have ever played, and judging by that smile, I think Josh knew it too 1:04:08

[@chedhead3278]

Cheers chaps, great show, great jams and a roast of great body and depth, with a hint of citrus and a biscuity finish ... marvelous.

[@hollymartens8059]

My favorite rhythm guitarist is my all around favorite player: Steve Cropper of Booker T. and the MGs. Grooves for miles.

[@axegrinder6979]

"All is fair in tone, and war" Best. Quote. Ever.

[@DinosaurJr8]

Really glad to see the HM-2 in this episode! To get the true Entombed/Dismember etc. Swedish death metal sound you need to put the HM-2 in front of an already distorted signal, like a natural high-gain amp channel or another distortion pedal. It takes it from chunky chug to absolute chainsaw.

[@chopper4484]

Pedal rating system (uncool to cool) Higher the number the more uncool you are 1. Knob rating - is proportional to the average knobs per pedal - High number means you’re a knob (uncool) 2. Snob rating - Is proportional to the average cost per pedal - High is uncool - original Klon would rate a 10 (uncool) 3. Boring rating - unique sounding pedals are required to achieve a low rating or a unique pedal combination or weird signal chain structure eg Miku has low rating, as does stacking 6 flangers etc 4. Clone Rating - Use of original pedals scores high, use of clones or cheap pedals that sound close are much cooler. If they are plastic that’s insanely cool. PS If you paid someone to build your board you need to take a good hard look a yourself, that money could have made hundreds of buskers happy especially as you didn’t give me your old board. Uncool as Brett Boils

[@Prettynoise]

Came here for the rigs, stayed for the good time banter amongst the JHS crew🎉

[@DanFrancisBand]

Joke’s on you. Tyler’s studio is just a printed shower curtain.

[@mikecorey8370]

The Phase 95 is a great pedal. It's on my board. Ihad a Phase 45 back in the 70's and 80's. It was great and was the main reason I bought the 95. Nice to see 2 of my pedals on Pete's board. I feel better about myself now.

[@tellemomma9780]

This comment is from the pedal winners MOM...Joryn has a caustic wit and adds humor to any situation! Besides being a top tier musician he adds an entertainment factor to each encounter! He is a genuinely good human being!

[@CentaurusRelax314]

Back in the earliest 80s, when i was but a yute, i read a biography about Jimi Hendrix. In it was an account of an episode where Jimi's 'man bits' were being cast in plaster for some purpose i cannot recall. But, i do specifically remember that they referred to his... parts... as his "rig." So, whenever anyone now says they wanna 'get a look at some dude's "rig,"' i kinda giggle a bit, on the inside. *"He does something cool with his rig."* - That's what _she_ said / Addison

[@huemorris6099]

Yeah, there was some crazy-art-ist that was in 'the scene' at that time, making moulds of everyones famous "rigs". What a great time to be alive! lol

[@leoquesto9183]

Oh, The Plaster Caster, yeah, mmm. Dreams... do come true, I guess. The lady had gobs, I mean, goals.

[@huemorris6099]

@@leoquesto9183 "Plaster Caster"... Amazing. Ya know, using the word 'rig' from time to time, may be a good filter of sorts, to disclose just what kind of company one's in. Of course context is everything, but yeah... Musician, oil company employee, junkies, latex-junk-moulder(s)... They're all out there! 😂

[@leoquesto9183]

Hue Morris True that. But I can feel it deep in my feels that "Plaster Caster" is the Jimi fuzz that Josh will make in the future, surely.

[@huemorris6099]

@@leoquesto9183 I see the truth of it.😳

[@felinekaiju4517]

that HM-2 through the collings semi-hollow is nasty, I love it!.

[@ClinicalDecisionYikesYT]

Yeah it was really well composed. Josh can into metal!

[@tjboland3096]

Josh, I hope you get French toast soon. Both the Dan electro pedal and the surprisingly versatile breakfast food that should be eaten for dinner.

[@darinvogt8789]

RJ’s board is what happens when you go to the taco stand hungry and order one of everything, except for the al pastor tacos...you order four.

[@SPaulAndrewMaertens]

The Al Pastor is the Fuzz right? Haha

[@jdcollins5076]

A really good example of rhythm and lead guitarists are Nick and Albert from the Strokes, they alternate roles a lot, and show good examples of polyphonics where one plays higher notes and lower notes that compliment

[@grahamnunn8998]

Thanks guys, I laughed so hard. I love that you show equal parts reverence and irreverence in equal measure. As always, some great jams.

[@grizelda4526]

All my fav KZbinrs on one show. Awesome.

[@frusciantegeartone]

Y’all would seriously be a great band to see live. Y’all’s jams are so tight and I feel it.

[@TheDilligan]

Best Rhythm Guitarist: Pete Townshend comes to mind because his rhythm playing is exceptional and he doesnt do much lead at all. Whereas, Hendrix, John Mayer, Jimmy Page, etc are fantastic rhythm players but they are also known for their lead playing.

[@agostinosoldati3242]

'I'm a little jealous' at 25:30, priceless Josh. Great ep. Thanks for the wholesome goodness.

[@AlanW]

Rhett's board's salad wasn't quite right and it would like to speak to the manager.

[@jeremybaird509]

Came for the pedal reviews, stayed for the music at the end. 10/10 would watch again (the last 3 minutes or so at least).

[@kmacmckee2931]

Loved the carmel coated irony/sarcastic banter and the sweet jams. Especially that last one. Thanks for your pedals, talents, dry wit and entertainment during these times. Rock on!!! You guys are the dry aged prime rib rating on the steak scale. KMac

[@JonathanHyattVerified]

Josh, your jam on samurai guitarist's pedal was epic. I'd put that on my playlist if it were a song.

[@Microtonal_Cats]

East Bay Ray from Dead Kennedys used a Heavy Metal pedal (and an old tape echo). I jammed with him in 1986 when he was trying to start another band when DKs were falling apart the first time. I though it was pretty fun that the key to one of the biggest punk rock bands guitar player used a Heavy Metal pedal. Must have not been on all their albums though because the pedal came out in 1983 and a lot of their best albums were behind them. It sounded just like his playing on the DK albums in my living room live though.

[@skullstjohn]

I watched the whole video. The jam bits were the best part of the video but seriously, I need to get a live!

[@bruiserbrawler8054]

I normally hate these kinds of things but I not only loved this one you used some of my own favorites on your own board, namely the HM2 which I use in a rock and roll setting (set with all the knobs up of course). Anyway, I appreciate just the positive tone of these videos and the company as a brand, my JHS pedal collection is growing.

[@chilljackson577]

Nick's sweater is the definition of class! An intersection of cultures clashing perfectly together.

[@OtherJesus]

You know what would be worth the price of admission? Music is Win trying to pick a Centaur out of all the clones that Josh has.

[@nickose4687]

The jam with the screamer was so on point

[@ricardorodriguez5549]

The correct answer for the GOAT at rhythm guitarist might just be the inimitable Jamie West-Oram of The Fixx. Those parts are perfect, tone is dialed in, and he’s so deep in the pocket he IS the pocket

[@JohnJones-ep7of]

You have the most amazing feel for just how a pedal should be used! Btw like the live thing !

[@deth_ryder4253]

The Source Audio Spectrum jam was quite tasty.. late to the party, but your videos are fanfreakingtastic. Thanks

[@markferguson3745]

I discovered, after much experimenting ,that 2 mid size boards, - not crowded or cluttered,- are better in every way from one, packed, big board.Easier to modify, to fix, to transport/carry, and to hit the switches.I actually returned to an earlier arrangement after going to a single board. You're just asking for problems cramming everything on one, including inviting damage or loss. Also found that it's preferable to keep foot controllers, - Wah, volume, expression, - separate and on the floor. Pedals I wanted to love? DOD Carcosa Fairfield Barbershop & Unpleasant Surprise JHS Pollinator & Crayon Death by Audio Interstellar OD & Deluxe(versions)

[@mikedspringstead5974]

Hadn't noticed Pete played on the first Cornell album. That's probably my singular "desert island disc" for guitar-based music. So many amazing sounds.

[@Stricknyne1]

"The Girl From Ipanema" chord changes in the beginning (A section only). I love it. Really enjoy your videos!

[@Azyndevil5]

Rhett schull has a new board!!! He should have sent that because its on a new vertex effects board

[@Mr.D34]

This was another great episode. My favorite rig is Music is Win. Great looking rig with great pedals. Not too big, not too small either. Most importantly not trying to look complicated in a way with big pedals or rigs. Samurai Guitarist and Colin Scott also had nice rigs.

[@cptntwang]

Thank you so much guys. That was so much fun.

[@jacobdowler1]

the amp with the weird grill cover is an "Audiobahn AFG" subwoofer grill cover. originally chrome.

[@matiasossandona.9897]

I cant stop wacht this show, I think maybe I have issues x), excelent after lunch while working, greetings from chile

[@jwelliott74]

I have frequently been the only guitarist in the band, and apparently I’m a control freak about the sound.. who knew? But I guess it’s always made me gravitate toward bands that had a single standout rhythm/lead player. And to that end there are too many to name. As For Rhett’s board, I can feel the hipster mustache sneer coming off of it, but it’s sooo clean and neat, and everything my constantly-changing board is not. I have to tip my hat to it. It puts my OCD in check. And I kinda want it. I’ve always wanted to love phasers. I owned one for many years, and tried to learn how to use it. But I never hit the sweet spot that inspired me to play over my head. That’s important - when you find that tonal pocket that’s inspiring to you, that makes you go back to the rig 3-4 times at night… I’ve recently found that pocket for my base sound, but it does not, alas, include a phaser. But that last jam? Felt awesome.

[@kcapkcans]

Rhett's looks like a dentist plays with a bunch of lawyers

[@tommallah4818]

So much star power! Production value on this one is thru tha roof!!

[@allthebass]

The Stevie Nicks song Nick is referencing is Edge of 17 and the guitar part was stolen/lifted/borrowed from Bring On The Night by The Police as played by the great Andy Summers.

[@hollymartens8059]

I love that red Collings semi!! Carved solid wood as opposed to the big G's plywood. Tasty!

[@robinmorris5416]

Pete's an EVH guy. Of course you gotta have that orange phase pedal!

[@houseofshred3725]

I love these live shows! Excellent work as usual, gents!

[@chuckdriver8269]

Euphoria Morning is one of my favorite records. Follow My Way, Moonchild & Steel Rain are personal standouts. Love the show, gentlemen!😎🎸🇺🇸

[@grizant]

"Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery" I gotchu guys

[@vincentpeer5188]

Favorite pedal in all that is the H9. But loved the show and the great choices. Tasty jams too!

[@deanallen9660]

I have the phase 95 and giga delay. These are EXCELLENT pedals. The 95 is the only way to get a script 45 with 9v jack, LED and true bypass. The script/block button is very noticeable on 45. The gigi delay is the perfect gig delay pedal.

[@rasm0225]

I have the phase 95 for exactly that reason!

[@ripplebear]

Does cost a bit more, but I got a 45 reissue modded by analogman for 9v, bypass, and led. I still have my 95 though, it's great. But much prefer the stand alone 45 for its size and being able to turn the knob with foot a bit :)

[@roscoepcoltrane23]

My favorite from Pete’s rig is the Rokkett Archer. Really liking the tone of that Collins. Very nice.

[@GuitarKilf]

This was an epic show guys you made me want every pedal you played, best jams Ever ( so much better than that trippy stuff ) great job 🙂👍💫

[@GraniteSoundtrack]

RJ wins! Definitely fun just to look at. You guys didn’t even mention his Amplified Nation Steel String Sultan. Five Guys < InNOut. Can’t believe people are still so naive in a the world we live in. Pete is cool and his pragmatism is why I subscribe to him.

[@gingthedigger5046]

Agree with everything you said especially innout

[@eburns-nc]

You need a "Mute Your Mic" t-shirt in the JHS store.

[@SimpsonMusicProductions]

Alain Johannes played on and co-produced 'Euphoria morning'. Regardless it's an amazing, amazing record !! I was lucky enough to see that tour 🙋‍♂️

[@hermespadilla]

I like to think that the tiny violin laying around Josh's board is an homage to the Bunnel Heavy Metal violin Distortion, and a hint of the Violin exclusive pedal design he's working on secretly

[@dermirscho8887]

Don't call me easy to influence but I almost immediatly went and bought the MXR 95 mini for my setup. I've been looking for a nice, simple Phaser for some time and this just sounded sooooo good. 🤤

[@jonny1251]

These video ideas are AWESOME. BTW got my first JHS pedal...JHS Crayon. I'm officially part of the club.

[@TheAmazingSnarf]

i have the very distinct feeling that Dean Ween would love this... tender situation at 10:29. i can feel the Brown, and i love it. thanks, guys!

[@jpsguitarhubparedes8763]

Rhett Shull is probably my favorite guitarist on KZbin, his videos are so informative and so great. Kudos to his work. There is on bologna and straight nuggets every episode

[@jdiesel9048]

Great playing Josh! I always like your jams.

[@davidseal6863]

Waddy Wachtel, Keef’s favorite guy, played on Stevie Nick’s Belladonna. I think the song that you referred to was On The Edge of Seventeen.

[@DreidMusicalX]

23:09 I have that many pedal on my board as well. But I customized my board and many of the OD pedals I use I stack with another pedals and each is used with a different guitar.