Pedalboard Makeover | Cory Wong

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Howdy Folks! The video you have all been waiting for is here: Cory Wong's Rig Doctor Appointment! Cory is one of the most influential guitarists of this decade. We were stoked to have him come in, hang, and melt our faces by means of funky rhythm guitar. Huge thanks to Cory for being so generous and kind throughout this whole process, and huge thanks to you (yeah, you) for watching!

[@darkpagemx]

congrats man great work!

[@uyuyuy_bajura]

Cory I know you hyped about the board BUT WHY DON'T YOU TAKE THE TOY THAT THE DOGGY BROUGHT YA, IT IS A GIFT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

hahahaha!

[@yurakolesnikov9725]

Because some people, like me, aren't secure with dogs. I don't want touch dogs, let them lick me, take toys/food/anything from them.

[@DIGITAL7Media]

Who hurt you?@@yurakolesnikov9725

[@stipeur]

Cory’s old pedalboard reminds me of his right hand - so lose and all over the place

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Hahah, the original one I presume!?

[@stipeur]

Vertex Effects yeah I meant the old pedalboard, your new one kicks some serious ass doctor

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Meastro Fuzz hahaha! Yea, the Home Depot Special!

[@andrewjensen4212]

#pureCartilage

[@FabrizioRodulfo]

Couldn't have said it better 😂

[@louisrios5546]

About 10 months ago I didn't know who Cory Wong was. Since then I've taken a deep dive, and now he might be my favorite guitar player. I love his technique, his tone, his personality, positivity, and basically everything else.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Louis Rios he’s a great player, performer, and all around cool guy!

[@Deathdefying2012]

Louis Rios seriously. Same here! He’s opened my mind to the importance and limitless possibilities that open up when you commit to becoming a human metronome, dude can play the weirdest, funkiest riff or lick, however syncopated and unorthodox it may seem, and when it ends, he’ll be right back, lock-step in time with everyone else, each member their own rhythm section and lead player.. they’re all truly remarkable musicians, and a rare treat for music and theory nerds, but still accessible enough for my 65 year old. mom to like them! But Cory is just that extra little cherry on top of the sexy sundae of sounds that is Vulfpeck.

[@Six3rdy]

Yep. He's frika-frika-frika-fresh!!!!! Or is it waka-waka? Or chugga-chugga? Or jigga-jigga (jigga who? 🤣)? 🤔 I don't know what particular brand of onomatopoeia would fit Cory's right hand.

[@RobertNolan]

Great board BUT I love that the dog is super excited to show him his T Rex and walks away like "this guy looks like he has good taste... Okay clearly you're busy, maybe another time. See me later though."

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Robert Nolan hahaha! Zeek loves to show off his dinosaur 🦖

[@RobertNolan]

@@VertexEffectsInc it's a very fine looking Dino! 🤙

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Robert Nolan hahahah

[@RobertMaxRees]

Vulfpeck font, Vulfpeck music, Vulfpeck rhythm guitarist... what's with this decidedly non-Vulfpeck hi-def widescreen video?

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Hahaha! Can’t get the Sony A7Sii to shoot that low fi!!! I didn’t go “all in” in that regard

[@cranidos242]

. M0p. Ji

[@Mcsteveberry]

if this guy goes near your pedalboard your set for life

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Mcsteveberry 🙏

[@kevingriffin9893]

Rig Doctor? Hell yeah ! ! ! Love Cory's playing and tone, so thanks for sharing this ~

[@VertexEffectsInc]

You bet!

[@terrymiller111]

Great build Great playing Great dog

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching

[@Roxanneredpanda]

even his ambience is funky

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Cory is the best!!

[@jammingood1]

They should sell Cory's pedal board ready to go at guitar center suite case and all.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

zach marcum hahahaha!

[@Denis-A1]

this is one of my best videos and best show to watch all the way from Uganda east Africa #rig Doctor

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Agaba Denis thank you so much!!!!

[@matiasalaniscaballero1946]

love the sound of the steel string and the ultraphonix stacked!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes! Tone of the Godz!!!

[@chrisarias8308]

Being a fellow Minnesotan (Cory Wong) and fan of the Vertex brand as well as our dear Uncle Mason, I legitimately can't wait to watch this video!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Chris Arias thanks for the support and thanks for watching!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

We’re live! Can’t wait for your take on this one!

[@mikemartin6554]

GREAT video.....very well done.Board looks like a ton of fun...Cory was way cool and he was playing music like I've never heard or seen . You're livin' that life Uncle Mason! I dig all your vids....

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks Mike! I’m very fortunate to do what I’m doing! Thank you so much for watching 🙏

[@Deathdefying2012]

Thank you for doing what you do, and being so humble in the midst of what is obviously you living your dream.. you’re a genuinely interesting dude with great tips and a seemingly limitless wealth of Knowledge, plus access to the best players in the world to help you make your videos just that much better.. Please never stop doing what you do. It’s become a very very big part of my curriculum in Sound School 😂 Keep tearin’ it up, man. Always look forward to your next one!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thank you so much Oliver! This made my day!!!

[@CurtisThorpe]

Cory's got such a signature sound. Love it. Great video! A+ production.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Curtis Thorpe thanks for watching!!

[@modicles]

Awesome video. Cory is a legend with many more stories to tell. It's great to see him excited about the pro kit you built and hear him play with it. I'm thrilled to see him and the kit in NYC a few weeks from now. (Welcome to MSG Rig Doctor.)

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Mark K have fun!!!!

[@brockmulhearn3490]

friends at sea is awesome background music. love that song

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Brock Mulhearn lucky enough Cory gave us free reign over any of his catalog

[@kennygore1395]

wow that was amazing

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching 🙏🙏🙏

[@samlee2562]

did he just wear that t-shirt 4 days in a row? my maaaaan....!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

See Cory’s instagram from today and you’ll see!

[@gagslovedotcom]

Dats just how u build up da stank dat makes da funk!

[@IETass]

He got a timmy turner closet

[@Six3rdy]

Yes, but no. Lol. The best time to wear a striped shirt is all the time. But you gotta come equipped with more than one to be on the safe side.

[@garrettbabcock9024]

What a nice and succinct rhythm guitar pedal board!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Wow! Thanks Garrett! Thanks for watching!!!

[@patrickcarroll1754]

Mason, it looks pristine. I applaud your engineering artistry. Thanks for the inspiration.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching! I hope we earned your subsription!

[@michaelfillon3831]

I know the pedalboard is the star here, but let me just say this was a really well made video. From narrative to clarity on the step by step process, and even the gig footage. Nice one, guys.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

❤️❤️❤️

[@alanredversangel]

I got the Ego comp mini because of Cory Wong and not only does it do what I hoped it would do it does things I didn't expect it to do too. Well recommended.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes indeed!

[@sarahvee6211]

Great video! Came here from a Cory marathon, but stayed because of your enthusiasm and great teaching! Nice editing too. Cheers

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching!!!

[@tankgrrl]

I love Cory. And this pedalboard looks great. I saw it in a later video where he'd swapped in some different pedals, and it was still super clean. My only complaint... Cory, dude. When a doggo comes up to you with their favorite toy, you stop messing with the pedalboard and show the doggo some love. 😆

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad you like it!

[@nckhed]

They probably edited out all of that nonsense as it's not necessarily relevant to the subject of the video. 🤷

[@wayne-4617]

I gotta admit I was skeptical of "pedalboard for the pros" (professional velcro?) but this was a great video showing all of the care and attention to detail that goes into a setup like this. The footage of Cory being a rockstar at the end was awesome!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching it all the way through! It was a blast working with Cory!

[@IETass]

Man this is such a good episode

[@VertexEffectsInc]

So glad you dig it 🙏

[@Izzy1782]

After seeing his board at the start (shudder) I feel confident in saying I'm an unprofessional guitarist with a professional rig Lol

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Hahahaha

[@dylanchen5738]

If only my parents cared for me as much as Mason takes care of Cory and his gear

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Dylan Chen ahhh man! Say it ain’t so!

[@LucasPenido]

You are an artist dude! I hope you branch your work, create your own line of “screws & cables” and boards and etc! I feel it’s a very untouched market (when it comes to great professionals) and you are at the forefront of it!

[@mjs2016]

The way he used the wah to accent the 2 and 4 was incredible. Nice job Doc

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad you liked it! Hope we earned your subscription!

[@DannyWoodMusic]

This is awesome!!! Job well done! Love Cory Wong!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Danny Wood thanks for watching man!

[@corporalpunishment924]

When he demoed the Vintage Wah it totally reminded me of the Sims Bustin' Out soundtrack. Love It!!!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

amazing!

[@louisg3598]

Mason great work! I'm researching building a pedalboard for my daughter's first electric rig and your videos inspire and educate. I think we may need some Zeek with dino merch. Count me in for a t-shirt!

[@ClearTheDeck]

Your work is so slick and Cory is clearly thrilled with the result. After watching this video, I've decided that a flat board is right for me and I am scrapping previous plans to build a 2-tier board. I'm also definitely making an interface box. Thank you for the inspiration!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Go for it!

[@JDdotST]

So so nice. Tone for daaaayyyys.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes sir!!!

[@Mysticfob]

It was so awesome to be jamming along to Cory's songs while watching this.

[@sd_design]

The Rig Doctor has mad technical skills. Totally cool video! 👍

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks so much for watching

[@sd_design]

@@VertexEffectsInc Thanks for reminding me to never give up on my craft. 100% inspiring.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

SD Design thank you!!!

[@sd_design]

@@VertexEffectsInc 😎

[@trottheblackdog]

The dog is a Corey Wong fan. Good dog!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes sir! Zeek loves Cory

[@RJRonquillo]

Very nice Dr.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thank you Tito RJ!

[@TheAnonymous61]

Watching you do that is soooooo satisfying! Keep it up bro!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Rengel Cane Sia So glad you dig it

[@phil.7064]

Love Cory's energy

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Best in the biz!

[@jerrylee087]

I was always watching all of your vids rig doctor and it was really cool keep it up man!✨🎉✌🎶

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Glad you like them!

[@deckardzhao1495]

One of the best funk guitarist I’ve seen.

[@dplumpp]

first vid of these I’ve seen. who would’ve thought Bevers from Broad City made pedalboards? 😅 killer build!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Don’t know her - thanks for watching!

[@paolousero7831]

I saw the MSG Vulfpeck video before this, and lo and behold this exact setup is still being used :)

[@theacan565]

Thank you so much for all the FREE INSANE GUITAR LOOPS 15:49......all right man!!! SAMPLE!!!

[@JETallacksen]

I was all in, focused on the pedalboard until about 15:14 and now I just want to play with the pup and his/her T-Rex.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Jeremy Tallacksen zeek loves his dinosaur 🦖 and loves to show guests

[@rafamcm]

Great Video, as always! Cory is an awesome guitarist. Thank you. ;)

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thank you so much for watching!!!

[@RoeyHaviv]

Great job!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching!

[@PotentStudios]

15:28 Someone please play with that dog!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Hahahah!!!

[@SacredKaw]

Clean work Doctor.

[@fivefingerfullprice3403]

Love that intro, lmao! Nice nice

[@SacredKaw]

Of course he has a Strymon Big Sky! It’s one of my top 3 pedals of all time.

[@charlieruffell4635]

You are AMAZING 🤩

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching! Hope we earned your subscription!

[@garrettnewman7438]

Cory is great human

[@VertexEffectsInc]

The best!!!

[@ryanspencerlauderdale687]

FOURTH POSITION.

[@anderskhl5435]

THIS IS ALL I KNOW

[@guitarsword1]

Nice video, this guy is a great player.

[@Wesleyguitarrista]

Beautiful job Man!

[@hyperactivistsincorporated4073]

Great video very good pedalboard strategies and man he can play

[@nikolaki]

Great video plus we got ourselves a short Cory Wong sound dictionary.

[@rmiraflor]

I got to see that at the Greek in Berkeley. Such a great show.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes it was!

[@prodevus]

Cory always lookin like a young Adrian Belew

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Good genetics!

[@thebassrogue]

love your videos, man! If it's possible for you, you should get an overhead camera, on your counter where you work so we can see better your masterful work! cheers, thank you for the videos!

[@artysanmobile]

Double stop master!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes!

[@stavborochov1673]

Damn the gritty comp is really good

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes indeed! The Cory Comp!

[@simongosimon]

That sound is why i'm moving heaven and earth to get me a steel string mk1, needs to be like cory's dammit!

[@noahbenson585]

I didn’t know this was the video that my life needed until I saw his post and was like “bRUH lemme get those COMP SETTINGS tho” until I saw that they were just at noon :( but that blend knob tho

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Noah Bensons didn’t record the settings , maybe look at the still shots at the end where Cory demos the pedals.

[@nickg2431]

Me-piece of wood painted black double locking velcro good patch cables and spares ,always looking to make board simple and easy to change which of course guitarists NEVER do!!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

It’s one way to go

[@nickg2431]

@@VertexEffectsInc That board is beautifully built and a real asset to any pro touring musician!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

@@nickg2431 Thanks for watching Nick!

[@BillRayDrums]

Paul Gilbert swears by color coordination. :D "I need a green pedal to offset the red one, and the orange looks nice too..." True story.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Didn't know that

[@LieutenantTickles]

With every new Cory video his Strat looks more and more like someone drug it behind a car. I love it.

[@tommusik5863]

Strymon is great, but you should go through and add a little lock-tite to all the threads. Every strymon thing I've owned is prone to screws and jack inserts falling out.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

We do that for sure on the power supply.

[@noahmichael6996]

I slapped like after the intro

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Hahahah! Thanks for watching

[@williammilburn7091]

I don't know why, im watching this a 4th time 😂

[@VertexEffectsInc]

😂😂😂

[@BenWGray]

8:32 - Mind Flayer has Joined the Game

[@nicholassekulski3393]

20:36 probably one of the best parts of the video

[@frankiedrain9226]

Damn do I need one of your boards soon

[@VertexEffectsInc]

🥰🥰🥰

[@MoXyiD]

Bahaha! Corey at the end speakin truths about them affiliate links ^.^. but honestly, id rather do it for you than nobody at all. Good shit my man!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching!

[@WhiskerWhippers]

17:05 team sports is sounding great!

[@potsai1136]

2:05 Background music sound like “Fightman” XD

[@mcbill7352]

By Casiopea?

[@grizelda4526]

Awesome.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks so much for watching!

[@thesphericalguy9018]

That's a rock solid board! Only thing I might have done differently is utilized the pre/post functionality in the H9 in case I want it for delays and other time based stuff after drives. Great work Mason!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

TheSphericalGuy that’s a good point. Cory uses that H9 only for wah sounds, so it’s not a real problem. But the pre/post would be good for most players

[@EshockT]

@@VertexEffectsInc Cool, I wondered why you chose to set it up this way. What a player to show off the ultraphonix steel string stack. I would have thought to reverse those, but Cory can't be wong!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

kangham Steel String after Ultraphonix is the move!

[@Toastrodamus]

I just came here for the background music

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Toastrodamus hahahah- we’re lucky we got the OK from Cory otherwise this would have been banned by KZbin for copyright weeks ago! Love the music!

[@lanimask4314]

Aweee the dogs tail wagging

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Yes!!! Big Cory Wong fan!

[@hanaogra]

鈴木茂、ナイル・ロジャースに続くストラトの名手だと個人的に思ってる カッティングが抜群の気持ちよさ！

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching!

[@christianboddum8783]

Nice work1

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thank you so much!!!

[@artysanmobile]

You do know about Dual Lock, right? The little mushroom caps grab on like screws. Expensive but way worth it.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

We use our signature Power Grip which I prefer, but used Dual Lock for many decades before that.

[@guigaceni]

just fucking awesome dude! keep it up

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Guilherme 🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@standodge5536]

Pimp My Rig....This is the first episode! Look at the (Before) board!!! OMG. Theres ony 1 way to fix that. Doctor it up!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Thanks for watching! Hope we earned your subscription!

[@SteadyFlowFunk]

I need a makeover bad !

[@markussukram9290]

Great guitar player...I'm amazed at how so many great guitar sounds and riffs you can find in the disco-funk style...gino soccio...cerrone...donna summer...voyage..chic...earth wind and fire...brothers johnsons..kool and the gang...kc and sunshine band...jamiroquai...level 42...chaka khan...change...bbqandband...insane!!!

[@dominiquecerdan8255]

cory can kick his pedaltrain!!!!!!!!!! Mason the best of course.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Dominique Cerdan hahaha! Thanks Domi!!!

[@cheezyridr]

the tidy-ness of the board is so attractive, to me. i wonder what made you choose that type of board vs a metal frame one like a pedal train or similar? i also wonder how you come up with the placement? it doesn't seem to be entirely related to the order the signal goes thru them. also, i don't know that player, but he was bringin the funk that would have made wendy melvoin take notice. very cool

[@geoffbeyer1873]

Where's the Amazon affiliate links so Cory can make his 10 percent? This was a class set up my man.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

I think he was kidding…

[@geoffbeyer1873]

@@VertexEffectsInc It was a late night and I didn't imply sarcasm very well. Your work is amazing though.

[@marc_leblanc]

I've had the same problem with velcro. It just wouldn't stick. I even tried the dual lock stuff and it wouldn't work regardless. Now I play a digital amp and use FX in there mostly but might be building another board with just dirt pedals.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Check out our power velcro! www.therigdr.com/products/powergrip-6-20-ft

[@mr501mc]

I only watched this vid. to hear the walrus warhorn!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

That's commitment!

[@mr501mc]

@@VertexEffectsInc yea, I always try to caution people to watch what they commit themselves to... 🤔 Guess I need to practice what I preach huh!?

[@simongosimon]

That Vertex pedal snuck in and stole the warhorns place! D: Damn dumble clones for sounding so dang good...

[@frankies.4500]

I like how Cory whatevers with his whatevers.

[@VertexEffectsInc]

hahahaha

[@hamsandwichson]

He's finally a professional! Haha! 😃

[@VertexEffectsInc]

hamsandwichson he’s always been a pro! Now his board is pro too 😂👌🏼

[@hamsandwichson]

@@VertexEffectsInc Love it! Board turned out sick! What a great player/dude Cory is!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

hamsandwichson thanks for watching

[@tomaszmusic]

Hi Guys, Why is Steel String powered with 18V? Many thanks for the video!

[@VertexEffectsInc]

Only if you need more headroom.