Vertex Effects | 5 years ago

In 2014, I collaborated with Guitar Player Magazine on a video named “Mason Marangella’s 7 DIY Pedalboard Tips.” Nearly 5 years and over 160,000 views later, the Rig Doctor looks back on the video to find out if his 7 DIY tips hold true to this day. Have a recommendation for more DIY tips that should have made it in this video? Leave them in the comments!

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
01:42 - Buffers
05:30 - Cables Soldered vs. Solderless
09:25 - Dual Lock
11:53 - Power Supplies
16:18 - Cable Dressing
18:52 - Cable Management
21:52 - Cable Routing

SOCIAL:
IG - https://instagram.com/vertexeffects
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VERTEX WEB STORE: https://bit.ly/2ZNsCA6

RIG DR's APPROVED MATERIALS:

BUFFERS
Mesa Boogie High-Wire - https://bit.ly/2lZwS0s
Empress Buffer - https://amzn.to/2ZCFeyg
Empress Buffer with Boost - https://amzn.to/2PTQTEr
Empress Stereo Buffer - https://amzn.to/2ZUsDWB

PEDALBOARD TOOLS
Soldering Iron - https://amzn.to/2GFQ5Nc
Solder (60/40) - https://amzn.to/2U7XhsD
Solder Dispenser - https://amzn.to/2GpgMpR
Octopus Arms - https://amzn.to/2V3O8OD
Wire Strippers (30-20 AWG) - https://amzn.to/2BBMI6n
Wire Strippers (20-10 AWG) - https://amzn.to/2EbhBR3
Wire Snips - https://amzn.to/2EazwqU
Vise - https://amzn.to/2E9eTLO
Heat Gun (embossing gun) - https://amzn.to/2BwGdlm
Label Maker - https://amzn.to/2BCBcHU
Deoxit D5 Contact Cleaner - https://amzn.to/2GEm4gu
Truetone Milliamp (mA) Reader - https://amzn.to/2F9v3VN
Tone Brush - https://amzn.to/2HIfze3
Upholstery Crow Bar - https://amzn.to/2HIOU0K
Sperry Multimeter - https://amzn.to/2YW9BdE
Goo Gone - https://amzn.to/31rGJeS

PEDALBOARD MATERIALS
Pedalboard Surfaces - https://gomc.tv
2.1mm DC Power Plugs (KobiConn) - https://goo.gl/U33qfW
2.1mm DC Power Plugs (generic straight) - https://amzn.to/2Y8Qeij
2.1mm DC Power Plugs (generic right angle) - https://amzn.to/2SLeJ5v
Mogami 2319 - https://amzn.to/2IlfQ82
GLS Audio R/A - https://amzn.to/2EbhYLr
GLS Audio 1/4" Pancake Plugs - https://amzn.to/2E9hXaw
GLS Audio 1/4" Straight Plugs - https://amzn.to/2GqmJ63
Iconic Mini Straight 1/4" Plugs - https://amzn.to/2X2nJlV
Pedal Risers/Lifts - https://fixpedalboards.com
Heat Shrink - https://amzn.to/2E8GRr4
3M Dual Lock SJ3550 (for pedal) - https://amzn.to/2TP1rlu
3M Dual Lock SJ3551 (for base) - https://amzn.to/2I8a7SG
Zip Ties - https://amzn.to/2HP1Ulv
Tie Down Mounts - https://amzn.to/2r5ZkAN
MIDI Plugs - https://amzn.to/2VCMSlH
MIDI Cable - https://amzn.to/2tPAHWQ

PATCH CABLES
Mogami 2319 Patch Cables
BUY HERE - https://amzn.to/2YqBX0G (pre-made)
BUY HERE - https://amzn.to/2HIZ7dm (bulk)

INSTRUMENT CABLES
Mogami 2524 w/Silent Plug STRAIGHT
BUY HERE: https://amzn.to/31ptIm6
Mogami 2524 w/Silent PLUG RIGHT ANGLE
BUY HERE: https://amzn.to/31xvUIp
BULK: https://amzn.to/2HNQLS7

DC POWER CABLES
Voodoo Lab - https://amzn.to/2HILpXY

POWER SUPPLIES
Truetone CS12 - https://amzn.to/2FaKxZC
Truetone CS7 - https://amzn.to/2EZMCX7
Truetone CS6 - https://amzn.to/2Cj3TtU
Strymon Zuma - https://store.strymon.net/zuma
Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2+ - https://amzn.to/2EvyOVi

MUSIC:
Dann Huff "Untitled Demo Track"

LOCATION
Oakland, CA

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