Compact Guitar Rig & Pedalboard Challenge - Dan Vs Mick [But It HAS To Be TPS Wet-Dry]

[@martintracey4949]

IMHO, the viewers are the winners. Seeing the two maestros at work from scratch, watching and listening to the gents train of thought/concepts and developing the pedalboards and rigs is just great. And to top it off the two boys playing together...Just Brill...Thanks Gents, you Legends!

[@willowtree9439]

59:30 is actual magic to me. You're both incredible musicians, and hearing you jam together is truly a pleasure. I can't imagine what it felt like to be in the studio while you were recording that. Spectacular, thank you for the terrific show

[@Ramen4Days]

Mick forever checking the mic preamp levels the minute Dan starts “actually playing” is my favorite piece of ifyouknowyouknow

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hahaha! Yep. He finds an extra 8dB the minute the cameras roll. :0)

[@AlonRozenblit]

We demand a jam at the end of every video now! That was wonderful

[@jaketurner2183]

My day immediately got better because a new TPS challenge episode dropped!!! Love these!

[@ToddTheJoker]

I agree

[@adammartinguitar5436]

I love these Dan v Mick challenges, seeing how you both go about things individually is really interesting!

[@davidsummerville351]

Agreed, an immediate click. Great episode.

[@65sgjunior]

Fun episode, really enjoyed you two playing together at the end, cause THAT'S what it's all really about!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Add a drummer and bass player and I’d agree. I really dislike guitar players jamming. Hahaha! Mick here.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Erm,.. because it always turns into a wankfest, is the reason. And I’m crap at that. Hahahaha!

[@kevinwhitley835]

Loved the playing at the end. We need more of that.

[@smellytele9629]

Not sure if this would be cheating, but if you put a collapsable gear cart in your car, you can get ALL your gear loaded in one trip. Fun video and both rigs sounded great!

[@ampgent]

Is there a collapsable gear cart you’d recommend? I’m afraid I’ve gotten to “that age” 😂

[@davidsummerville351]

I always have used a collapsible cart.

[@trevormatthews2800]

I use the smaller version of the Rock n Roller cart. I have it in my trunk at all times lol. ​@@ampgent

[@edwinpringle7342]

​@trevormatthews2800 Same here, I use the rock-n-roller though and it is super handy.

[@RichardPribbernow]

Ah yes ! I love these style shows. Great work, great sounds, Great people ! Thanks for the insight to making music on the fly !! And best of all, the music. You gentlemen are wizards in creating music that soothes my soul !

[@garmacintyre]

Nice to see the D&M drive again 😊

[@papaacorn9479]

My D&M drive sold on reverb about an hour after this video went live … coincidence? I think not.

[@StevenHadfield]

I loved that moment of dual realisation. In true TPS style it was wet/dry. Mick realising his amp is as dry as a nun's wine glass, closely followed after a slight delay by Dan wetting himself with the realisation he may win this.

[@l3wisgtr]

Definitely the Tele Rig sounds astonishing 🙌🏽✨

[@TheDryes]

Always love y’all’s passion coming through your selection into the playing, and support for each other. Highlights were the Warthog tone, Kingsley versatility, Jam Harmonic Trem sutble throb, and just the wideness of how you both approached Wet/Dry. Def has me repositioning pedals for a different kind of wideness

[@EvanKenobi]

Didn't watch the video yet. Just read the title. "Compact guitar rig" - yea, right, hope there will be a leslie cab and a space echo.

[@goodknight37]

And 2 combos and a half stack

[@davidLPST]

Yep, amazing. Mick chose a fractal and Dan a Quad Cortex!!!!

[@davidsummerville351]

That Dan-Mick pedal is awesome, always thought so.

[@jthatcher962]

Oof, that vintage Strat precariously laying on top of that stool made me nervous. You're a brave soul, Mick😊

[@ThatPedalShow]

Ah, just bits of wood. With too much finish on it in this case! Hahahaha

[@happihockey8601]

I like the challenges because they replicate the real world issues that we all have to deal with, time constraints, how much can you haul in and out, how to balance volume differences in drives, how to adjust your pedals to your amp or the amp you don't really want to but have to use. Why you would choose one drive or delay over another, what's the wobbly that works for what you're playing, just so much useful information in an endlessly entertaining format. Thanks leg ends

[@Jinballify]

Ok, I think we can all agree that we need more Mick and Dan jams! That end jam was awesome!

[@dobster5819]

That ending was absolutely beautiful with you too playing together, more please, many thanks.

[@houseofshred3725]

You both had okayish gigs in different ways. We had a little trouble hearing Dan's clean sounds in the back of the house, and Mick's sound was kind of dry. Either way, you both played your asses off and left everyone speechless. Well done, guys!

[@firespoon]

The rigs really complimented each other in the jam there! Dan has it for me though, if only to see the look on his face when told ‘using the house back line is mandatory’ after he’s up the stairs.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hahahah😂

[@elliotgreen987]

It's always a treat when you guys play together, your playing compliments each other so nicely Great show, really fun but also useful and informative challenge well done guys

[@matthewnew13]

Tones for days!! You both nailed it.

[@shamsam4]

I love a good TPS challenge! I would maybe lean toward Dan for the win, but then again, Mick's sounded so good. Everyone won one Juan wan smile.

[@fivewattworld]

Loved this one boys. "Right up my street."

[@jrchanning]

Such a fun video, both rigs were fantastic and sounded great, the jam at the end was wonderful, we need more Mick & Dan jams 🎸😄

[@thecdant]

Challenges are the best! IDEA: Smallest stage footprint with the MOST amount of available tones BUT no multi-effects type pedals.

[@scottcurry4116]

Great episode and perfect timing. I’m putting together a small wet/dry board and this show has given me tips and inspiration. Many thanks. And I think we won!

[@MegaTubescreamer]

A bit of humility seems to be the ultimate vanquer , anyone would be happy with either set up😇👍 that outro sounded awesome and ethereal

[@cgmxtreme70]

Such a great episode gentlemen. I couldn’t pick a winner but I have one pedal in common on my board and that’s the Halo. Just paired it with my newly acquired MXR Rockman X100 pedal and I’ve reached 80’s sound nirvana ! Appreciate all your work for the guitar community !❤

[@Renn89]

Great video! Always really enjoy the challenges!

[@KristofferVad]

Dan won. How can you forget reverb Mick? Great episode.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Because it’s usually in my amp! Doh.

[@urbanwikstrom9246]

I did tape two fingers together ,"Mick Taylor style", and it instantly improved my playing and tone....!😄 Thanks! for a great show!👍

[@robyates136]

Mimicking your boards on my QC is what makes my weekends fun.

[@BigSh00tsie]

I think it would be awesome to see a video where you guys go over all the tone terminology and give examples. "Caving in," "chimey," "woody," "scooped," etc.

[@brianrollins7275]

Another awesome show. Love everything you guys do. Thanks

[@WhatsUpWhitey]

Funny when Mick started the challenge with “Gentlemen” and Dan looked around like he was trying to find one. 😂

[@soundetc]

What a playground of sorts....all that gear...man!! droolin' over here. Really fun episode. Cheers from Amsterdam

[@REALJACKREAD]

+1 to more jams, sounds are great and loved hearing them in context!

[@hollybushrailway]

Excellent, some new TPS to watch while I'm hunkering down from Storm Éowyn here in Glasgow!

[@hollybushrailway]

Just laughing at Dan trying to guide Mick out the room without seeing what he's got on his board. Do either of you remember the kid's game show Knightmare? Sidestep left, walk forward... you are in a room...

[@timhopkins3810]

@@hollybushrailwaywhen I saw that all I thought of was Dan shouting “SPELLCASTING! H-U-M-D-I-N-G-E-R” 😂

[@ThatPedalShow]

Stay safe mate

[@periloustemple8290]

Loved the playing together THE MOSTEST!

[@DomSchu]

Dan's rig sounds great. The delay/modulation split is such a good clean tone.

[@jbognap]

I'm a sucker for Dan's ambient tones. I'm also starting to see the light of the Tele.

[@papaacorn9479]

Don’t get sucked in. Red is no ordinary tele.

[@MrAwesomeSaucesome]

I live this challenge! 2 nanos, deluxe reverb, guitar and an overhead bag full of mics and cables, onto the bus I go!

[@jeremygoff9868]

One of the best videos I’ve seen in a long time. The juggler is an awesome pedal. And the Princeton and ac15 with the seperate mod is sweet

[@jamesbaker9539]

Dan & Mick, Hello from James! Love my Halo pedal and over the last year I have minimized my pedal board and last night moved my Fender Fuzz pedal after my D&M Drive, sounds great! I appreciate your advice and these videos that you produce for our knowledge and entertainment. Best Regards to you Gentlemen, James

[@nickjudd62]

Telecaster in a gig bag on your back, E609 mic in the pocket, Fender Champ in one hand, with a Pedaltrain Nano (with fuzz, reverb and tuner) tucked on top, and you’re on the bus with one hand free to hang on 😊

[@Sunset1997]

Dan’s my winner by a nose. Loved the sounds and flexibility. Low headroom is ok because the rules were small to medium sized gig. Great episode gents.

[@kcole4001]

We all win! Yay! Well done gents 👍👍 Mick solved Dan's headroom issue, and for Mick's lack of reverb : stash the Surfybear in the pouch of one of the gig bags, stick it in the FX loop (or on top of the amp - can't recall if the power amp has a loop) and you're done!

[@trioguitar]

Well done to Dan for managing the single carry. Inspiring! Especially when you consider that those VOX AC15s are bloody heavy!

[@Thatbobguy8]

Both sound good. If one were to make a car analogy, Mick showed up with his Camry, Dan showed up with his new BMW m3 lololol. Both do y’all justice.

[@Matchm1]

Lovely jam at the end Gents!❤

[@timchalmers1700]

We won. The sounds are epic. And the jam is awesome.

[@StijnMeijer.]

The Jam was amazing, more often!!

[@BrentAdams]

Great sounds....and loved the jam! Thank You!

[@agriff4795]

Guys, Awesome end jam!! I would really love to hear you playing together more. Great video, lots of ideas here to explore. Cheers guys, I say it's a tie!!

[@scottakam]

Awesome. Your next TPS pedal should definitely be a "TPS all in one wet-dry pedal"!

[@goodknight37]

Dan , and Mick were both really at home and comfortable with their own rigs. It’s all about getting a sound that encourages , and inspires you to play like you.

[@druwk]

Raiding the toy chest to create envy worthy rigs on the fly…beautiful! 😍 Glorious sounds. Humbuckers, Delay, Reverb and Tremelo into a working 5e3 😊 …sometimes with a Fuzz, or a little Overdrive?

[@mldamngod]

Nice to hear you play together, more of this ill say👌🏻🧙🏻‍♂️

[@Jinballify]

Holy shit I nearly screamed when Mick went balls wild desoldering and soldering on top of those unprotected speaker cones! There's a "money no problem challenge" if I've ever seen one. 😬 Our man loves to live on the edge!

[@HarrowingShadows]

That ending jam was absolutely magical gents

[@TerentiusD]

Daughter woke up with a fever, we're cuddling on the couch I have frozen on the TV and Dan & Mick on my phone. Thanks as always, Gents.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Oh mate, so sorry to hear that, hope she’s feeling better soon 🤓🙏

[@Curt.dammit]

The perfect video to accompany my Friday morning yoga session.

[@redbirdjazzz]

I was half hoping one of you would just pull out a Koch Ness Monster Deluxe and call it a day, but I like the results you both actually got. Great video!

[@williamwagnon2809]

Great video! I've been struggling with almost this exact scenario. I''m building a small pedalboard on a Metro 24 for practice and small jams. It's helpful to see how you two chose to limit yourselves and still get your core sounds. Cheers!! You both did excellent and presented a couple different approaches with the expected commonality. I DO LOVE the way Dan split the delay and modulation into two different amps for wet1/wet2. Sounded great online. I'm sure it's much better in person! When you have so many delays and modulations, the Halo and Hamstead were great choices. I've been wanting to get the Halo for a LONG time. All aspects of Andy's tone are well worth trying to emulate. Maybe it's time to push the button!! (Already got the Hamstead - it's GREAT!!)

[@mateuszlewandowski512]

Playing together is something You should be doing here more often 😮

[@John-pu6dj]

I reckon Dan has done what 99% of people would do but I loved Mick's out-the-box approach which felt more in keeping with a silly/fun video KZbin challenge

[@Hiline1970]

UA Lion, UA Woodrow or UA dream or UA Ruby…. (You pick it) two fender or TONEX frfr cabs a small pedal board with tuner, radial amp switcher, delay and reverb. ES 335 and a gig bag. Done! Thanks guys great episode

[@mattjozwiak]

I would love to see an updated budget based Challenge. Like $1300 for everything. Be kinda cool to see these guys take on budget gear.

[@BCEpedals]

Hey Dan and mick! Legends! Dan, that vox sounds great, I have one myself and typical gig with it and a fender style. You might enjoy a simple mod that can bring it closer to your vintage one. Bypass R1 with a jumper and swap V1s plate load resists (R5,6) to 220k 👌🏼 cheers, fellas!

[@gtmuse329A]

The most important piece of gear to do a one trip load is a great cart! Those second or third trips eat up so much time when venues give you almost no setup/breakdown time. Of course, if there are stairs, you are kind of screwed. 🤨

[@GitShiddy]

This episode just had me screaming internally "This is the why TPS needs a Stereo Magnatone." On the sounds front. It goes to Dan and here's why. Both sounded great & like themselves but when the jam started Dan just started playing, he had sounds, those sounds inspired music & you could see it. Mick was searching for sounds....I think he'd had probably found them more quickly/easily with the Strat. But what do I know, I'm but a schmuck. On the "You have vertical room." This is how I have my amps at home but I had to jerry rig a mic stand to hold two mics at different heights. This is something mic stand manufactures should get making properly.

[@taylorshattler]

I envy you people who can haul your rigs by car. I live in rural Quebec Canada and have to haul my gear via boat/plane in summer months and sometimes up to 120kms by snowmobile and sleigh in the winter months haha. Love the show gents cheers!

[@ThatPedalShow]

Omg dude, that’s wild!

[@MrGuitarDad]

YES Leg Ends! Great as always!

[@BaronsDuju]

I love Mick’s idea of using one speaker cab and still getting a wet dry.

[@ohareport]

mick made such an important point here- this internet obsession with a million tie down posts and zip ties equals absolutely zero flexibility or troubleshooting. cable management being more like having a cabling compartment, which is hidden but easily accessible, is the ideal solution for practically every session or gigging electric guitar player.

[@BrianDupoux]

Great, great episode!! 🤘👍👍👍

[@onenotesolo256]

A tip for Schmidt 250 users: you can sand the inside edges of the lid so that it fits around super tight pedal fits on the top shelf.

[@plasticmac1439]

My plan for a compact wet/dry/wet rig. Tweed bassman cab with a 12" speaker and two 8" speakers wired in stereo. Amp stand with 4u rack and 2 power amps mounted, one stereo. Running a modeller infront, amp model/profile with stereo effects going to left and right outs into the stereo poweramp and 8" speakers and a dry amp model/profile out of one of the sends going to the 12" speaker. Might not have the spead of 3 separate cabs, but mic'd up I think it'd sound huge. I'm currently running a 2x10 cab with built in rack stereo poweramp this way and the stereo effect is surprisingly noticeable as long as it's directly behind you. FOH gets a mono out with a custom blend IR of close, back and room mics so they're happy and I get my stereo setup on stage.

[@MrWumbologist]

Great video! I would have used a JC-40. It's one combo with two inputs, one for each speaker, so your other hand could be used for whatever size pedalboard you want

[@ulfdanielsen6009]

" Couldn´t be bothered with a tuner!" My man.

[@gwb19]

Dan won the day! Really loved the jam. Thank you!

[@BrotherLarry]

Both rigs sounded great but if I have to pick a winner, I pick Dan for the tone alone. Well done lads!

[@larsson85]

Need to start a fundraise for Mick’s rig. Might fit a Yamaha SPX90 for those late 80’s- early 90’s reverbs, stick it on top of the powerstage.

[@Thejohnnylove69]

Fun show! Thank you 🙏🏽

[@axelsaul4207]

I love the idea! You must do also a challenge with a budget

[@YMESYDT]

Challenge idea: one sound for the gig challenge. You can build any one sound you want, but then you actually play a gig and the only thing you can touch is the knobs on the guitar, no foot switching. See what interesting creativity happens when your only clean sound is the guitar volume on two and your lead sound is on 10!

[@endydubelue4543]

Dan, carry number two should have been a coffee!

[@jefe_golf]

Love these. Next challenge akin to this… You must go direct, but you refuse to use modelers. Aka the “I’m over 40 and nothing sounds like a tube amp challenge.” (What I say to every church gig I ever get)

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hahaha! I love the idea that only people over 40 can save rock n roll. But if we must, we must. The kidz are making a total mockery of it. :0)

[@jefe_golf]

@ these damn whipper snappers.

[@francoislouw181]

I have to give it to Dan. Sounds killer! That Redwing and Halo. Magic.

[@davidjcro]

They should have created a car to gig obstacle course with steps and small hallways! haha

[@ThatPedalShow]

Hahahajsha!!!!

[@longshoredrifters]

I'm only a minute in and I know i'm going to enjoy this one! Might I suggest a follow up video public transport rig challenge?

[@martinrobert1287]

Had the same thought, loved the 2 carries limit!😲

[@gregfolsom8112]

Great one guys!!! So much of what i work on is getting max into minimal footprint & trips from vehicle! Latest obsession is getting a mic stand mount on or right under a board… stupid tripods or big round bases take up so much room

[@onenotesolo256]

Dan’s board: The Peterson Strobostomp Mini would fit next to the Cogmeister, with a Cioks DC7 for power so you can use the USB out of the Cioks to power the tuner and that makes it top jacks AND top power.

[@NikoTsonevGuitar]

A great one this one boys!

[@MattUFO33]

True TPS magic gents - brilliant!

[@capntripps9]

Great video, but I find it hard to believe that the KOT is not on Dan's board, great improv jam!

[@jamesridener3573]

Mick’s tone with this rig is killer!