The 9 Nation Guitar Rig Challenge [All Your Gear From One Country?]

Welcome to the show! ’Tis once again a day for slightly random challenges. In this episode, the slightly random factor is Country Of Origin. Each of us selects one country from a possible nine - excluding the USA, UK and Australia - whereupon we are required to put together a rig hailing from that nation.
Four pedals, one guitar, one amp. There is a whole convoluted system of point scoring that’s too boring to explain here, but you get the idea: make a rig from the country of… That’s countrywang!
If you haven’t turned off already to go and watch something more beneficial to your life and everyone around you... please enjoy the show!
Pedals & stuff in this episode
Dan’s Board
• Anasounds Bitoun Fuzz
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• Kernom Ridge
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• Anasounds Utopia
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• Collision Devices Black Hole Symmetry
Australia: bit.ly/3pVAAcRthat
Mick’s Board
• Dan Drive Bonk Machine
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• Vahlbruch Kaluna
www.vahlbruch-fx.com/en/
• Vahlbruch SpaceTime TAP
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• JPTR Kaleidoscope
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Interesting bits & go-to sections
0:00 Intro
0:30 Today’s challenge & rules
3:42 Choose your nation!
4:23 Mick chooses his rig
8:33 Dan chooses his rig
11:41 The gear reveal!
15:31 Dan’s core tone
20:51 Mick’s core tone
25:40 Dan Anasounds Bitoun Fuzz
29:20 Mick Dan Drive Bonk Machine
33:00 Dan Kernom Ridge
38:23 Mick Vahlbruch Kaluna Drive
42:48 Dan Anasounds Utopia
43:12 A visitor - Jack Griffiths!
46:18 Mick Vahlbruch SpaceTime
50:34 Dan Collision Devices Black Hole Symmetry
56:14 Mick Kaleidoscope
1:02:40 Who won?
1:03:55 National Jamthem
1:10:41 Closing thoughts
Guitars used in this episode
• Gray Guitars Admiral - no video yet
• Nik Huber Krauster II - Dan’s video here: • That Pedal Show - Our ...
Amps in this episode
• Audio Kitchen Big Chopper & 2x12 cabinet with 1 x Celestion Alnico Blue and 1 x Celestion G12H Anniversary
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• Hughes & Kettner Puretone with Hughes & Kettner Vintage 212 with 2 x Celestion G12M Greenback speakers
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[@derekrabbers2116]

I love how this show is slowly turning into top gear for guitar.

[@NathanMorgan7]

😂❤

[@garethfranklin6083]

It certainly is. I just hope the boys have reliable caterers…

[@edhornby4885]

But neither Dan nor Mick are ~∆π√€π$ 😊

[@akupaasu8944]

I have allways discribed as top gear of guitar gear! So good

[@MarkRigler]

😂😂😂

[@spookydirt]

I'd like to see this challenge continued with the remaining countries - and the scores carried over!

[@gtrkitarr]

1:03:00 for Dan to win back some points: Audio Kitchen must have at least 2 Michelin stars (from France)

[@craigsi16]

I was gonna say the same thing!

[@viniciusmarcilio3194]

best comment, mate

[@CorbCorbin]

🤣

[@weschilton]

Genius!!!

[@SeasickSailor76]

That was fun! You should do the rest of the countries in more episodes.

[@EnkiknE]

" the bitoun fuzz" is the signature pedal of Julien Bitoun ! A great french guitarist !

[@MrFleury1986]

yes! it doesnt mean anything in French, that made me laugh

[@mathieswedler]

It looks like a Leibniz Butterkeks, especially with that broken edge 😄

[@Progmetal31]

"Bonsoiiiir"

[@Jimbodiddley1]

Here’s some extra points for Dan, via tenuous connections to France: the guitar sounded very NICE. And the other items he chose fit very well on the pedalboard-o (Bordeaux). Also, that fuzz sounded in-Seine!

[@weschilton]

Haha! Well played!

[@BluGuitar]

13:37 yep 😊 at that time we did Puretone (our go on a Plexi), Duotone (our go on a JCM800 plus better Clean channel and the TriAmp MKII) I believe the best valve amps Hughes&kettner ever did…😊 Greetings, Thomas Blug

[@frankjauernick]

Den Puretone nutze ich seit Jahren mit ´nem Tubeman MK1 in front. Well done :)

[@BluGuitar]

Ist ja auch ne gute Kombination ;-)

[@ThatPedalShow]

Thomas! Big love mate! X

[@BluGuitar]

@@ThatPedalShowvisiting you is on my wishlist for next year 😊 !

[@QuirqUK]

Should've gone for those French guitars made by Gibson, y'know, Les Pauls 😉

[@oldguitarjames9303]

Tres Bon Scott. It's one of those situations where because they haven't got everything from everywhere whoever picked France was probably going to lose. Dansan Guitars, based in Lorient, craft some awesome and rather expensive instruments. I'm sure there are other French luthiers but that's the one I'm familiar with, mainly because I've seen one of their 'Red Special' replicas. Stunning piece of work.

[@m.charron]

That was beautiful.

[@Allardje10ifly]

Honestly, Mick's core amp tone might be my favourite ever pure amp tone I have ever heard!

[@adammartinguitar5436]

I love the challenge videos and how much of your humour and enjoyment they bring out, looking forward to this one 😂

[@martinmurray6624]

Couldn't agree more. The combination of reminiscing on some of the less used but much cherished gear and being forced out of the comfort zone seem to always lead to great reactions. Bravo.

[@frazerelliott]

Awesome episode! Would love to see Canada - Godin guitar, Revv/Traynor amp, Solid Gold FX, Diamond, Union Tube and Transistor, Empress... could be a killer combo!

[@benebluesman]

A nice lgx into a vintage bassmate with diamond pedals... sounds like some maple sweet tone.

[@laustenfound]

Stoked on the Collision pedal. It's my main on my board. Not just for heavy shoegaze stuff. Love it. Loved this video! Enjoying the challenges all the way.

[@joshuahayward1525]

Guys, you don't often jam (which keeps it special) but when you do- wow! Dan and Mick, this is the best jam in quite some time! Love it!

[@user-jy3us9rl7n]

+1

[@scottcurry4116]

I really enjoy watching your approach to dialing in amps and pedals. I’ve learned so much, including patience! I think we sometimes give up on things too soon and you’ve taught me not to do that. Love this show!

[@martiboucat]

Jack on TPS! Yeah!! Monster player, super inventive and expressive, phenomenal interviewer and extraordinary ears. Example of a modern player who understand what's great about vintage and what's great about modern stuff. Miss him already at Peach Guitars channel...

[@beeflin]

This episode isn't just another game! It showcases some seriously classy pedals, especially the Utopia and the tube overdrive. And your take on a classic rock jam was spot-on, almost a parody of my (teenager circa 1970) generation's bedroom fumblings, with as much distortion and reverb and echo as we could get away with (&/or afford).

[@richardpribbernow9941]

Love the shows, Keep up the great work. TPS has become a friend that takes the drudgery out of the daily routine. ...and I've learned how to be a better guitarist ! Thank you TPS team !!!!

[@simonfreer9076]

As a Canadian, I'm thinking Canada would be quite easy to put a killer rig together.....lots of awesome pedals, several amp builders (Traynor and revv to name a couple). The actual guitar might be the difficult part, I know there are many builders, but availability in the UK????? Godin maybe?

[@dominicvonriedemann2617]

Canadian guitar: Lado, Godin, Sorokin, Frank Bros, Cithara Canadian amps: Revv, Wizard, Traynor

[@m.charron]

I'm Canadian, so it would've been cool to see what you guys came up with had you picked Canada. But, I'm really glad to see Germany and France, since neither get a lot of recognition in the guitar world. Maybe we need a part 2! 😆

[@Andrew-sg3fp]

Please say there is going to be a Jack Griffiths episode in the pipeline @thatpedalshow

[@GuitarJarUK]

9:15 “Look at this thing!” made me laugh out loud. Dan’s enthusiasm is another level

[@timchalmers1700]

Brilliant !! I love that things we haven't seen/heard before got a chance to play. And love the last jam!

[@astewart9410]

Love these challenges. So many great sounds from both rigs!

[@greentaichi]

Another great show gents, thank you 🙏 Loved the jam at the end ☺

[@edphaze6550]

I’m a long time fan of the show and this is definitely one of my favorites! I think it’s great when you get out of your comfort zone. Please do more shows like this. 🤘🏻🔥

[@zacm4743]

Love love loved hearing you guys jam at the end. You both really some to understand how the other plays, after so many years of hearing each other play and playing together. Jamming together should be a regular thing on the show, in my opinion

[@GuitarJawn]

I was about to comment on how great that Black Hole Symmetry pedal sounded until the Kaleidoscope was clicked on. Wow it's on the list

[@johnharris1846]

you guys are the best! thanks for always helping me learn more and more!

[@martinreid8611]

This was a really cool challenge! You should keep picking countries and go through all of them!

[@KarlElvis]

When mick gets the delay in there that’s a great Frampton kinda tone I FULLY adore.

[@user-tf6ne3iw8v]

Love the challenge shows! Keep them coming.

[@davidcunetta4081]

8:45 Omg, the chills I have just seeing behind the scenes at all the lovely gear! Literally a tear in my eye! I wish I could just experience all the fun gear and tones! So much love put into it all. Awesome! Envious of their brilliant situation in life. Glad someone gets to experience this awesomeness!

[@zacharyoliver1325]

I have to admit...I thought the premise for the show was going to be lame. I was pleasantly surprised. The premise challenged you guys to get out of your usual flow, dig into your fun pile of gear, and use some things that we wouldn't usually get to hear. Mahalo!

[@jayfraser3188]

The minute France came up, I knew there was going to be a Black Hole Symmetry involved. Absolutely one of my favourite pedals ever made, and no disappointment here.

[@baptisteesseul5899]

❤❤❤

[@TheMerc1950]

Great show as always gentlemen. Definitely inspired to play today!!!

[@AlbusBand]

Also, the ending jam sounded spectacular 🙌. All my LOVE!!!

[@zippyp8229]

Would love to see a similar challenge where all six elements must be from different countries, and you get points for the maximum distance between each country capitals. A kind of united nations challenge! Bonus points for using more obscure countries.

[@ThatPedalShow]

Great idea! Love this!

[@Peter-ff1tp]

But how are you gonna get the US to fund a third of it?

[@periloustemple8290]

Not only was this funny and fun - but man, what great guitars and amps here today! I mean it's always the case, but it was good to hear the 2 of these with those guitars!

[@evanmiller2579]

Another great job well done. Solid tones as usual.

[@stephengrant5332]

Incredible! You guys are awesome!

[@scottw9732]

Great as always. Love you guys.

[@dwaynejessome1728]

Canada: Godin or Sorokin guitars/ Revv or Traynor amps/ Union Tube & Transistor, Empress, SolidGold FX, Diamond, MJM, Fairfield effects, for the win!!

[@djt6546]

TPS & Jack Griffith collaboration on video, whether it be pedal board support for Jack’s new ventures or literally anything to be honest, would be simply fantastic viewing. Fingers crossed it’s already in the pipeline given Jacks drop in! 🙏

[@mikewolfe9458]

This was great! I enjoyed seeing Jack pop in. He’s a hell of a player, and I hope we’ll see more of him on the show.

[@StevenRoby]

He needs to have his own entire episode, and as soon as possible.

[@shamsam4]

Fun, as per usual! And the line at the very end...

[@dk2428]

Awesome episode! My god, the kaleidoscope! Amazing

[@brianpara1407]

Love the guest appearance of Jack. Such a rippin’ guitar player and all around nice guy!

[@dhod900]

😂 only up to the explanation of the scoring system and am loving it … also, I want to need to have a personal pedal database 🤓🤓

[@Bairov]

That French fuzz was absolutely stunning! 😍

[@Grungebob_Squaredance]

I have visited France, fuzz everywhere.

[@Bairov]

@Grungebob_Squaredance I prefer a lil Fuzz! Way better than those Big Muffs! I have to vacation there one day 😏

[@simondixon6761]

Gotta love the Huber! Looks as good as it sounds 🔥🔥🔥

[@simondixon6761]

Love both fuzz pedals!

[@davidsummers5310]

I have one and it’s absolutely fantastic - it’s a super fuzz with fuzz face replacing the front end. In true anasounds style it’s full of trimmers so you can tweak it just how you want it.

[@bigshortybigshorty]

Finally got a chance to watch the back half of the show, work keeps getting in theway of the important thing in life 😂 really liked the jam at the end , like an old guitar Paradiso episode 👍

[@marvinmatter1501]

I LOVED the Kaleidoskope. Fantastic character reverb

[@FabrizioCalderara76]

That Kaleidoscope sounds lovely and unreal at the same time, great pedal!

[@RobQ85]

Thanks for a great show as always. I have a suggestion for a future special issue: "fuzz in context" - three fuzz circuits, three different guitars (with different types of pickups) and three different amps (or four of each). To explore (in depth😊) how fuzzes react in different contexts. That would be so interesting to watch!

[@onenotesolo256]

Love this idea. I always watch someone on YT who’s good with fuzzes, like Sam Vilo, and then wonder why I can never get a decent sound out of one. Generally find that my fave sound out of a fuzz is with the fuzz setting on minimum and guitar vol dialled back a bit, to get a great strat bridge pickup clean tone. Either that or sticking an overdrive after the fuzz to smooth it out.

[@fantomas9240]

Bitoun fuzz is the signature pedal of Julien Bitoun who is a French guitarist/ journalist A good friend of the CEO of Anasound.

[@ericgiorgi5127]

Bravo Dan & Mick !!! Fantastic tone today !!! the last 2 pedals were epic !! Bitoun is the surname of Julien, known in France for entertaining, sharing, demonstrating, writing, etc .... and above all playing guitars and other related stuffs .... And it'z his Fuzz !! A great episode !!

[@iansmith7871]

And a cameo by Jack too. He is SUCH a player!! Taste.

[@briansilengo3907]

Loved this episode! We need part 2...and 3...and 4. And then we need to add more countries :)

[@neilesewell]

Haven’t watched to the end yet but I think I can help Dan out … it’s an Audio Kitchen amplifier … the French for “kitchen” is “cuisine” … which also means “food” … and we all know the French are renowned for their food! And so, as a wise Frenchman once said, “if music be the food of love, play your Grand Choppier” … or something like that …

[@MattXScott]

Nailed another boys. Love these. Have a good weekend. Im having a great one. I almost had to sell my Collings acoustic to pay for insane homeowners insurance price increases in New Orleans but the mother in law saved the day!! I will spend the weekend playing the Collings and smelling it.

[@RubyRoks]

That Black Hole Symmetry pedal is Shoegaze in a box. Hot DAMN!!!

[@craigsi16]

33:00 here you go Dan. No storm troopers have ever been drunk, cos every time they take a shot, they miss

[@repomanband]

almost saw the side of the studio we never see behind Mick...

[@organizationone]

It was nice to hear you jam! I loved it!

[@Nblades78]

Canada is pretty easy: Electric Guitar: Godin Session Acoustic Guitar: Seagull Performer Acoustic/electric Amp: Traynor YCV Effects Pedals: Diamond J Drive Mk3 Diamond Comp Jr Diamond Memory Lane Jr Pedalboard: Temple Audio Cables: Revelation

[@benboruff]

Just wow. The Huber and H&K together is absolutely fabulous.

[@maximetremblay4546]

Wonderful concept! How about continuing this concept and go through all the other countries.

[@Johnnybananass-_]

Genius concept!

[@thFence]

This is such a fun concept!

[@ikbogle]

Really fun show guys! Coincidence that the other day I just watched Mick’s Vibe video where Dan was out sick. The H&K sounded glorious and I was just thinking this amp should make some more appearances! Anyways happy weekend lads

[@GitShiddy]

Love the premise of this challenge. I'd love to see it employed elsewhere as well. For instance any of those large gathering events at large stores, like Thomann or Sweetwater or even in the hypothetical of Reverb. It's such a fun idea.

[@ryangilby]

I remember lusting after the Puretone when it first came out in the guitar magazines. Those ads were incredibly beautiful.

[@stevenolsen3162]

Great as usual... magical sounds and no glossing over what doesn't work. Please run a contest to raid those cabinets and include airfare!!...

[@leeevans7814]

Great to see some love for Vahlbruch pedals.. I own the Jewel Drive. Insane pedal. So so good 👌

[@jjarabejo305]

Epic tones and vibes in that jam.

[@goran2608]

I got a Hughes & Kettner Puretone head and a 1x12 cab in a trade few years back, didn't know anything about it, and the plan was to just flip it for some cash.Long story short - haven't looked at another amp since I turned it on, just magic. H&K should really consider bringing these back.

[@NewFalconerRecords]

9:35 "Straight to the pool room". A lovely reference Dan, to the classic Aussie film 'The Castle'. If Mick thinks he's going to win this challenge then "Tell 'im he's dreamin'!"

[@christopher-miles]

it's way better then The Dish! hahaha

[@NewFalconerRecords]

@@christopher-miles I enjoyed The Dish much better when I watched it a second time. It's a grower.

[@fossilmatic]

Dan could have employed “What do you call that, Darl?” when he first heard the H&K, too.😊

[@mortonwilson795]

Lotsa fun! As a Kiwi I figured, okay . . . L.R. Guitars: Laurie Williams makes lovely one-off electrics and acoustics using Kauri and other indigenous NZ woods. Amp - Rockit launched in 1977, I had a combo with 15" speaker, very Mesa Boogiesh. Pedals: without a doubt Paul Crowther's Hot Cake Distortion - used one since the mid 70's. Red Witch Empress Chorus - bought one a few years back. Flux Effects Slipstream Delay & Liquid Ambience for delay & reverb (never tried 'em but look pretty good!). Cheers! 😀

[@Sammywhat]

I think that Bitoun Fuzz is supposed to be a LU cookie with a bite out of the corner? All great stuff. The playing was stellar in this episode. Bless you both!!!

[@Adventuresingearland]

What a cracking romp these challenge episodes are! …..if only you lads had a bit more kit to choose from. 🤭

[@chedhead3278]

Cheers guys, that worked out rather well, fun and interesting boards both. However, as soon as Mick played the Krautster with the Puretone there was only one winner in my mind, hair raising ton für Tage.

[@BV_Beve]

great fun video & some supa sounds, both !!! - the Bitoiun Fuzz was developed by Alex for & with my friend Julien Bitoun - (Julien put out the 1st demo of it around 6 years ago on his youtube channel)

[@jimmygillard]

Epic stuff guys

[@GGRetroRally]

Dan “what’s next to the growl control”.. answer should of been “A G string” 🤣🤣 sorry couldn’t resist that onr

[@JPTRFX]

Thank you for choosing the kaleidoscope!!!

[@iansmith7871]

Lads o lads o lads. Been waiting to hear that H&K for what, 7 years?? Awesome. How about a show on sleeper gear you forgot you had? Oh, and the Wallace too please.

[@TheFrozenDesert]

Thanks for this...I've been wondering what that head was.

[@lance134679]

Since Canada wasn't picked, here's my pick for an all-Canadian rig: Guitar: Godin Stadium Pro Amp: Revv D25 Shawn Tubbs Overdrive: Kingsley Jester Compressor: Empress Compressor MkII Modulation: Fairfield Circuitry Shallow Water Delay: Empress Echosystem

[@Akapickles]

Need more episodes of this same challenge!

[@TomaszCzajka80]

Dan's board was better imho, but nothing can beat that Hughes & Kettner amp sound! And that Collision Devices Black Hole Symmetry.... wow!

[@risteardohaodha23]

There really was an interesting mirroring going on there with the two boards. TPS lives in a room full of mirrors (…& pedals, & amps, & guitars……)

[@Laustify]

Danish pedals: Have you seen that T-rex have released a Binson Echorec... The real deal! Expensive but... Wauw!

[@MrFleury1986]

If I was in that challenge, being from Canada, I'd have : Guitar : Godin Stadium Pro Amp : Traynor YCV4050 Pedals : Revv Tilt overdrive, SolidgoldFX Imperial, Empress Echosystem, Diamond Tremolo (or maybe something from Kingsley .. from UK but lives in Canada, does that count? 🙃) I know, I might not have draw Canada from the hat.. it's a best case scenario 😅

[@aaroncurtis4476]

I would have added one rule: only one item allowed from any particular company. Whether it would have made it more challenging or not is hard to say, but it would have made it more interesting to see some pedals from different companies.

[@davidteissier5704]

❤❤❤❤ I've got the Bitoun Fuzz and the Utopia! Anasounds forever ❤❤❤Thanks 🎉

[@soulassasin10]

Next challenge idea 💡 If you only have room for 5 boss pedals + boss tuner what would they be? Goal: try to cover as many genres as possible. The winner is who achieved that goal and has the most versatile board. 😁💪🤘

[@Brykk]

Can i even tell you how glad i am that noel talked you guys into showing the settings? You guys might even dedicate a camera in the corner of the screen that is dedicated to the amp settings as you guys play.

[@pedropereira3140]

Now you need to do the 7 Nation Guitar Rig Challenge with the seven nations left ...and so on 😁

[@zacm4743]

Make it a true seven nation army. Biggest board you can possibly muster

[@vanhaluke]

you guys need a vigier guitar, great french axe

[@steve_troy]

Big fan of the jamage at the end there fellas. More please!

[@aguynamedben]

All Greek pedalboard is easy with only two pieces! * JAM Pedals Pink Flow * Crazy Tube Circuits White Whale

[@user-jy3us9rl7n]

verry glad, I got the 2 valbruch-pedals :-)