Theo Katzman // Singer-Songwriter Pedalboard Build

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Today on the Rig Doctor, we meet up with Theo Katzman to build his first pro-pedalboard! With his new record released, Theo needs to recreate the album’s tones in a live context. The rig is straight forward: no switcher, no FX loop usage- just a smattering of great pedals (including the Ultraphonix HRM and the Boost!). SUBSCRIBE: kzbin.info

[@noahklotz9205]

What amp was he using

[@lptomtom]

I love Theo's music and it was fantastic to get a glimpse of his personal life (I'm not at all surprised that he's a Prius-driving vegan)

[@MrSookazz]

got any other videos of theo like this in mind?

[@lptomtom]

@@MrSookazz His interview by Allegra was pretty cool (she's the original Vulf groupie)

[@oinkooink]

He probably owns nothing and eats bugs these days. Fantastic global citizen.

[@grantdavid9466]

@@oinkooinkKlaus would definitely approve!

[@nortonrobey4021]

Came for Theo and Cory, stayed for the great production value and satisfying pedal makeovers

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@saint-cetacean]

100% same, definitely wanna give my board this kinda makeover this year- just have to learn to solder 🤔

[@Breakbeats92.5]

Typical musician home, walk in the house, BOOM!, gear as far as the eye can see. Love the decor.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

So true!

[@patrickjchiverton900]

‘Deal with me... I like them both’ I laughed HARD Theo is a total mood

[@VertexEffectsInc]

😂😂😂

[@valleverdestudios]

"I know these are similar... deal with me" hahahahaah

[@VertexEffectsInc]

An honest man.

[@nsiepmann]

Theo is an incredible musician, and these are some TASTY tones. Also, good cable management is hot.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥳🥳🥳🥳

[@DigitaIJustice]

Theo is such a kick ass guitarist.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

The best!

[@caleb-pc9uc]

Huge huge fan of Theo's music. Especially love his tones coming through this new pedalboard!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏🙏

[@aaronskiba1]

Love Theo, fantastic musician with great chops and an even better voice. I started smiling uncontrollably when he started playing Mayer out of nowhere! Also great job with the board, always love to see clean cable management. This made my morning, thank you!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jas_bataille]

After all those years, Theo is still madly excited about a simple clean boost pedal I love this :D

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥳🥳🥳

[@ashplaysbass]

Theo seems like the absolute sweetest person in the world

[@marischal3]

The pedalboard is very cool and clean, but can we talk about Theo's adorable pup? What a gud boi!

[@zambination11]

3:58 This tuner costs about $450 . It's the Shure GLXD16 . It tunes the guitar great. Its also one of the best (if not the best) guitar wireless system on the market that can fit in a pedalboard. Excellent video, very informative, with super good audio! Thanks!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏🙏

[@JazzRockswithAdam]

Hey Doc, I stumbled across a another cool Buffer that you should know about in case you don't. This is more than just a buffer. It also splits your signal if you want to do stereo or a wet/dry rig. It's the Goodwood Interfacer/Underfacer. Essentially the same unit except one has a footswitch, the other doesn't. Of course it has an iso transformer, phase switch, can sum stereo to mono L (in case your second amp goes down), also does split sum, also mutes, a dedicated tuner out, also has a non buffered input (in case a dirt/fuzz/wah does't play nice with the first buffer), it has an input and output buffer, AND the input buffer is 1M, and the output buffer is 500R!! (I emailed to ask about both impedances) I'm pretty sure I'll be putting this on my planned new board build this spring. goodwoodaudio.com/product/theinterfacer/ goodwoodaudio.com/product/theunderfacer/

[@shortstack7365]

I went to the first tour date in Seattle. After the show I was shuffling with the crowd towards the door and realized I hadn't scoped out the pedal board I had been seeing teased here/instagram for a week or two. Looks and sounds even better in person! And an outstanding performance by the whole band.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏🙏 thank you so much

[@weezforever]

Saw him Saturday night. I was standing up against the stage, close enough to touch the pedalboard and I was SURE it looked like your work!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥳🥳🥳

[@ryanmelvey8764]

got my tickets to see him and brooklyn and its so funny i get to see his board!!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Enjoy!

[@edieempty8488]

This makes me extra excited cuz I'm going to the show! Can't wait to hear all this live

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes, should be great!

[@andy_watt]

Theo makes me feel bad about my level of musicality, but does make me feel better about the number of overdrives on my board. So at least there’s that?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

😂😂😂

[@samringwald]

I mean, if you''re not using an always-on OD, a "more OD" OD, a distortion and a fuzz, what are you even doing. Also amp distortion... OK, I may have a problem. But I NEED them ALL. I do.

[@eyeball226]

Theo: "I've never made tea before" Me, a Brit: *spit-takes tea all over my computer*

[@drdre4397]

He meant that specific kind of tea, not tea in general.

[@eyeball226]

@@drdre4397 Don't make excuses for him!

[@tasosk6946]

"Let's go see Uncle Theo". Funny cuz in greek "theo" means uncle. So to my ears is "Let's go see uncle uncle"

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Perfect, I like it

[@gagslovedotcom]

I thought "theo" was "god" in greek (or roman?)

[@tasosk6946]

@@gagslovedotcom Could be. Depends on the prononciation. Spot on.

[@youngesteban]

Just heard the rig on tour in Portland, sounded killer. Nice job Mason!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad to hear it! Thanks!

[@jas_bataille]

I can't wait for this pedalboard concert in march!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes me too!

[@marieklenke2916]

I am in love with Theo and I am not afraid to say that. ❤️❤️❤️

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Same 🥰🥰🥰

[@arkeys74]

This video is great, Theo is amazing, all is good 😃✌️

[@Empyrean55]

That pedal board is CRISSSPPPP I'm always amazed at how you just, do it? Like it looks so simple but theres no way I could do that xD

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Well there’s a lot of video editing in between the sequence of everything coming together, nonetheless I hope you feel like you’re able to tackle a project like this using the videos as a reference point

[@hakonmoen3438]

Where do I go in the universe to get hold of one of those "king custom electronics 312 south ashley overdrive" things. Sincerely Gas

[@VertexEffectsInc]

No idea....

[@musicfuchs]

They're made by a guy called Alex Johnson out of Ann Arbor/Saline MI. reverb.com/shop/king-custom-electronics message him and ask him about the 312!!

[@theentiresovietunion6235]

Custom order. Look them up online

[@thedepartmentoffunk3393]

where the vulf comp?

[@toom6087]

I tried something like 500 delays and reverbs since the late 70s : the Boss Dm-2 is my favorite delay, the Flint my favorite reverb : you rule ! About the Boss Dm-2, I use now the Waza Craft for its custom mode : it's perfect if the loop of your amp is parallel as on the Dual Rectifier Solo Head 2 chan Revision G made from 1993 to 2000. If the loop is serial, as on the Soldano SLO or the Rectifier Revisions D, E and F (made in 1992 and 1993) you will need a line mixer. The best we have here in Europe is the Skrydstrup PL-1. If you want to choose parallel or serial, you need a Bogner Ecstasy 101A (6L6s) or 101B (EL34s). About the Flint, I use it in the loop of a Seymour Duncan Vapor Trail delay. Its gives me some David Gilmour vibe on steroids. The EHX Holy Grail Neo is OK for that recipe, but the Flint is better.

[@DannyWoodMusic]

LOVE THEO!! Quality content Mason!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

We do too! Thanks for the support :)

[@11ciwi]

Just saw this board in action on Sunday in Vancouver. It did the trick.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Awesome!!!! Theo sounds great with it!!!

[@Dankflamio]

“Don’t come to see me, come to see the pedalboard.” 😂

[@VertexEffectsInc]

😂😂😂😂

[@canaanlawrence7351]

Hey Mason! Why did you guys stop making the Vertex Battery Power Supply??? Just curious, I can’t find them on reverb, eBay, or anywhere else. Thanks!

[@parker486]

I didn't know Theo was so great at slide playing. That was legit

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Super good

[@camielpovel6290]

Check out You could be president. Great slide piece in there

[@AidanMcLeodProductions]

11:34 ooooo I do love that Mayer tone

[@williamblaney2121]

Very niiice with the album along the video👌

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes, I thought it was a good touch!

[@villegas24]

Nice, first cory and then theo!

[@GrantWood.]

Glad to see that Jason Statham liked his new pedal board!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Hahaha

[@CrazyCalabrese78]

He needs a custom “Transporter” pedal now

[@Andyanddiana467]

Does he have a contingency plan if the wireless fails? Where can he plug in a cable?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Just plug into the boost input.

[@lukasschwengeler8094]

Hey people try the JAM Waterfall chorus! The best chorus I've ever heard. Three-dimensional just wonderful! Not at all kitschy or too tight 80s!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Those are cool!

[@antonh5300]

Just chatted to a friend about the Ultraphonic pedal, really looking to get one as soon as i have the dough! :D

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Amazing!! Thanks for watching

[@JMotone]

Nice work gents!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏🙏

[@fredcampbell4536]

What is the secret for all the in between silence while using a single coil Strat? Amazing....

[@VertexEffectsInc]

The board can only do so much. If you're using a quality power supply and decent quality shielded cables, that will mitigate a lot. Shielding your guitar will help a lot too.

[@lynch7]

Does anyone know what size/model PedalTrain was he using originally? Also do we have the dimensions for the new board? Looks clean/well put together!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

12” x 20” , don’t know the Pedaltrain model but it was 14” x 22”

[@yobhsiFehT]

Holy balls that second guitar sounds phenomenal! 😳

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yessir

[@scottkendall6255]

Dave from King Custom makes great guitars. I've played a handful of them and they feel and sound spectacular. The 312 pedal that Theo always has on is made in the same building, and Alex that does all of the King Custom pedals is always experimenting and making awesome stuff. Tons of great overdrives and classic pedal clones. Check 'em out!

[@yobhsiFehT]

Scott Kendall And only about two hours away from me... Hmmm 🤔 lol...

[@telecasper]

Killer player, supercool dude and tasty pedalboard!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥳🥳🥳

[@nicholassekulski3393]

Awsome, another vulpeck member

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Nick.sekulski287 yeah! Thanks for watching man!

[@nicholassekulski3393]

@@VertexEffectsInc yeah of course!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏🥳

[@Will-cu8vd]

@@VertexEffectsInc Gonna build Joe Dart a board for his tuner?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

😂😂😂😂

[@JMDERUMS]

Can't find that South Ashley 312 Overdrive Boost Pedal. Any other pedal that can sound like this?

[@AlexnKaren]

I only make them to order. We’re a small company and mostly make guitars. You can get in touch through Facebook or our (very out of date) website www.kingcustomguitars.com

[@realgoodmind]

Why did you guys decide to not use a switching system ala boss or gigrig etc?

[@jjhassy]

I want to know Theo Katzman so bad

[@Budabaii]

theo katzman is a different kind of animal, that's for sure. him and his whole crew are such a breath of fresh air... They ooze professionalism when it comes to doing their job exceedingly well, all while not taking themselves seriously. It's really easy to like them.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching

[@AlexaMorales]

This is so cool! Have you done a pedalboard for a vocals/keys player?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes, keys players before a few times for some of the late night crew for Letterman and Leno when they were still on the air.

[@SimFitz12]

Theo is the man

[@VertexEffectsInc]

The best!!!!

[@johnparishare6162]

Anyone know what pedalboard they're using here? The link to "pedalboard" in the info is broken ...

[@VertexEffectsInc]

GOMC pedalboard.

[@woemoejack]

I need that amp shelf. Might make one myself.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Very easy to make - conduit piping and some stained plywood.

[@benlange4484]

Love this!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Ben Lange 🙏🙏🙏

[@GuitarGodgt]

I just built myself a mini board with those squareplugs. I went with the SP400 ends with some Mogami W2314. Nice and tidy, although a bit expensive.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Probably cheaper than buying premade patch cables with Mogami cable by a mile.

[@zjokka]

Tea with Theo!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

zjokka yes!!!!

[@Yugal-Limbu]

Great make over. Just curious how much you charged theo for this set up?

[@austinmcbride2756]

What’s the first pedal in the chain? Can’t tell what’s after the tuner. 312?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Tuner is first, then Vertex Boost.

[@austinmcbride2756]

Thanks!!

[@MS-hj3ox]

Hey Mason, I need help with a power problem that I’ve run into. I have a Cioks DC 10 power supply and one of my pedals is a Electro Harmonix Q-Tron+ pedal with takes 24V. It sounds bad without 24V but I don’t know how to give it 24V from my power supply, what should I do?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Michael S 12V + 12V = 24V, you’ll need to wire two of your 12v outputs in series. Cioks might make a cable for this or you can make one yourself.

[@lavishguitar]

What's method for your recording Guitar sound and Talking. Please advise your tool. Thank you

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Blue Encore 101B Mic on the amp into Protools. For vox, Rode Lav Mic

[@cch312]

heard some John Mayer around 12:00, I just gotta bring that up.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Keep listening - continuum eta Filter tones ala “don’t trust myself...”

[@Arsenicsquirrel]

I see he's a man of taste

[@zacharyariasmusic]

Nice slide work bro!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yea Theo!!!

[@josephpickard3108]

KATZMAN / STRATTON 2020 Presidential nominees please

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥳🥳🥳

[@drantb2272]

Is that an ampeg rocket 2 in his bedroom?

[@ZachScruggs]

Anyone know what kind of mixer Theo had on his desk? Only a few glimpses of it.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Apollo?

[@ZachScruggs]

@@VertexEffectsInc @2:11 the giant mixing console. The thing with 7 VU meters.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Zachary Scruggs not sure

[@vintagelife6879]

This is great Mason!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏🙏

[@vintagelife6879]

Vertex Effects Its too bad im in Argentina i would love to have my pedalboard re done for you! have a great 2020

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Vintage Life you’ll always have better steak than us however

[@vintagelife6879]

Vertex Effects well ... if you ever come to Argentina you are welcome at my home and i will make the best "Asado "(Argentiniam Bbq) for you and your wife! let me know! im Martin Harispe on IG 😉

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Vintage Life 🙏🙏🙏

[@JaceCatonMusic]

WHat size is this pedalboard? I have pretty much the exact same number of pedals and that looks like the perfect size...

[@VertexEffectsInc]

20” x 12”

[@tubingforever]

13:37 Dear lord please what’s the name of that russian pedal?! It sounds glorious!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I think he says the name in the video...I don't remember.

[@jakeisonhere]

GUYS! What is the 312 S Ashley pedal!? Is it a BD-2 type circuit or a flat mids tube screamer? HELP! MUST HAVE!

[@AlexnKaren]

It’s a transparent overdrive with a lot of touch sensitivity. I make them to order and only sell them direct-to-customer. You can find us on Facebook or get in touch through our website www.kingcustomguitars.com

[@IvorThomas]

What is that 312 overdrive pedal?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

King custom pedal

[@Livelaughlimpbizkit]

I’ve always thought that I bet the musicians on this show and made to put a vertex pedal on their board and this episode basically confirmed that with the boost lol

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Huh?

[@bernifitzsimmons176]

How's the kitchen sink coming along? Heard there's been a few problems.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

😂😂😂

[@perudolux]

Quality content

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏🙏

[@jellyfon]

What’s the trick for keeping the chain so quiet?

[@pushin68Hz]

What's up with the 312 pedal

[@VertexEffectsInc]

King Custom is the maker

[@doobielespaul1677]

That guitar....ugh....fuck..looks so good to play.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🙏🙏🙏

[@yourotheralterego]

Love it! Did he opt out of using a buffer?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

He is using the Boost as his buffer!

[@007bennett]

Just curious what amp was he demoing the pedal board through?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Princeton Reverb

[@andreas5606]

Does he usually play a Princeton live?

[@thomasstankiewicz9730]

What amp was he playing through?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Princeton Reverb

[@yobhsiFehT]

@@VertexEffectsInc WOW! 'Cause that second guitar still sounds huge! Original 10" speaker??

[@VertexEffectsInc]

yobhsiFehT eminence legend

[@yobhsiFehT]

@@VertexEffectsInc 1058, I'm guessing.?. That's the one I've looked at multiple times particularly for its bass response! 😄

[@jas_bataille]

Why some of you expected Theo to be like what, rich and massively organized? Someone made a comment about Joe Bonamassa. He own an entire *catalog* of merch and he's a millionaire selling it. People work for him. That's why he looks more "prepared". Theo is MORE than prepared. He is SO prepared he got the money to hire a pro who can put together a pedalboard from his pedals, rather than wasting time attempting to do it himself. The moment you achieve this level, critique his mess, alright? Some great songwriter show up at my venue with no pedalboard for their pedals. I have an anti-slip mat when it's the case.

[@TeiscoCurlee]

Great to see some one else use the AF-9!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes!!! Great pedal

[@roymontero4066]

Any Vertex dealers in Toronto, Canada? Cheers

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yep! vertexeffects.com/dealers

[@jasonslik]

Guys i would like to know which pedalboard is this one? I mean it's not a pedaltrain...so can you tell me which brand is this?

[@CentaurusRelax314]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnKaiIWGlN-snMk

[@VertexEffectsInc]

It’s a pedalboard from Get Off My Case!

[@andreasaristides8225]

Two clone klons yes. 2 better than 1

[@VertexEffectsInc]

A must

[@jkadude2010]

Wish you lived near me. I desperately need a rebuild of my board!

[@BradyKacon]

why cant i have tea with theo

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Perhaps it's just a matter of time???

[@BradyKacon]

@@VertexEffectsInc good lord I hope so

[@thesaj1110]

Anyone have any info on that Russian chorus pedal?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Leo Katz is all I know.

[@jacoballen2374]

Wait so he ditched the talk box? :(

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Jacob Allen it’s off the board

[@bobdeluxeandtheideals1356]

🔥🔥🔥

[@jas_bataille]

Also did somebody just said that auto-wah wasn't part of John Mayer's tone?? ... No comment.

[@MrrrJD]

Jas Bataille its an envelope if I know right!

[@EpicStuffMan1000]

it's an envelope filter, ever so slightly different

[@AlexGroen]

4:06 Can you say Julia again?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

What did I say ?

[@AlexGroen]

@@VertexEffectsInc The word Julia. But as a Dutchie I love the way you pronounce it

[@VertexEffectsInc]

How should it be said?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

KappaSmurf huh...

[@saint-cetacean]

@@VertexEffectsInc Well- either way. The way KSmurf suggests is English standard, the way you pronounced it is how it's pronounced in Spanish, whereas as a Russian, I'd be just as inclined to pronounce it "Yulia" 🤷‍♂️

[@Whiskel]

And he's pro-BDS, which is nice.

[@grimby9995]

11:46

[@StratOnFire]

8:45 plain jane heroin sounds beautiful

[@VertexEffectsInc]

heck yea!

[@thestuffmikedoes2309]

This guy looks like if Bradley Cooper played a drug-smuggling lawyer in a Martin Scorsese movie set in 1977

[@VertexEffectsInc]

he is Bradley Cooper.

[@jaybirdgoody]

So many gainz

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Lots of tones in that little board ;)

[@jaybirdgoody]

@@VertexEffectsInc for sure. Theo's album is on heavy repeat over here so its cool to see his board... And oatmeal regimen

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥳🥳🥳

[@roandtheundefinedworld]

i don't know why am i watching this if i don't know anything about pedals and i can't concentrate with the background music :D

[@VertexEffectsInc]

First complaint I’ve got

[@roandtheundefinedworld]

Vertex Effects it’s just a fan thing, it’s not a complaint at all!