I Built a Pedalboard Using ONLY My Idols' Go-To Pedals
41K views · Feb 3, 2026 · Music
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@VertexEffectsInc · 7 months ago · pinned
⬇ <b>GEAR & MATERIALS USED IN THIS BUILD</b> ⬇<br>⬇ <b>SIGNAL CHAIN</b> ⬇<br>Vertex Buffer Interface — <a href="https://amzn.to/45MAAOd">https://amzn.to/45MAAOd</a><br>TheGigRig QMX10 Switching System — <a href="https://shop.thegigrig.com/products/quartermaster-qmx-10">https://shop.thegigrig.com/products/quartermaster-qmx-10</a><br>Sabbadius '68 Funky Vibe — <a href="https://reverb.com/p/sabbadius-original-funky-vibe">https://reverb.com/p/sabbadius-original-funky-vibe</a><br>Dunlop Octavio (Jimi Hendrix) — <a href="https://reverb.com/p/dunlop-jh-oc1-jimi-hendrix-signature-octavio">https://reverb.com/p/dunlop-jh-oc1-jimi-hendrix-signature-octavio</a><br>MXR Super Badass Variac Fuzz — <a href="https://amzn.to/3ZaexNL">https://amzn.to/3ZaexNL</a><br>Roger Mayer Voodoo 1 — <a href="https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=roger%20mayer%20voodoo%201">https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=roger%20mayer%20voodoo%201</a><br>Kleinulator Mini (Dumblator Clone) — <a href="https://ceriatone.com/klein-ulator/">https://ceriatone.com/klein-ulator/</a><br>Ibanez TS10 — <a href="https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=ibanez%20ts10">https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=ibanez%20ts10</a><br>Klon Centaur — <a href="https://reverb.com/p/klon-centaur-horsie">https://reverb.com/p/klon-centaur-horsie</a><br>Ibanez TS9 — <a href="https://amzn.to/3LObBDv">https://amzn.to/3LObBDv</a><br>Providence SOV1 — <a href="https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=providence%20sov%201">https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=providence%20sov%201</a><br>Vertex Ultraphonix MKII — <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UltraPhonmkII--vertex-effects-ultraphonix-mk-ii-overdrive-pedal">https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/UltraPhonmkII--vertex-effects-ultraphonix-mk-ii-overdrive-pedal</a><br>Vertex Steel String (Slight Return) — <a href="https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=vertex%20slight%20return">https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=vertex%20slight%20return</a><br>Landau Chorus (Arion SCH-Z Mod) — <a href="https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=landau%20chorus">https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=landau%20chorus</a><br>Keeley TR2 Tremolo — <a href="https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=keeley%20tr2">https://reverb.com/marketplace?query=keeley%20tr2</a><br>Boss DM2 (Analog Delay) — <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DM2W--boss-dm-2w-waza-craft-delay-pedal">https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/DM2W--boss-dm-2w-waza-craft-delay-pedal</a><br>Providence Chrono Delay — <a href="https://reverb.com/p/providence-chrono-delay">https://reverb.com/p/providence-chrono-delay</a><br><br>⬇ <b>BOARD & POWER</b> ⬇<br>Vertex x Gator Tour Elite Board (31"x13") — <a href="https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GVTE3113R2GB--gator-vertex-tour-elite-pedalboard-with-gig-bag-and-riser">https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/GVTE3113R2GB--gator-vertex-tour-elite-pedalboard-with-gig-bag-and-riser</a><br>CIOKS DC7 Power Supply — <a href="https://amzn.to/3LKwAH6">https://amzn.to/3LKwAH6</a><br>CIOKS 8 Expander — <a href="https://amzn.to/3Zb4ZSH">https://amzn.to/3Zb4ZSH</a><br>CIOKS 4 Expander — <a href="https://amzn.to/3Oj5QhD">https://amzn.to/3Oj5QhD</a><br><br>⬇ <b>RIG BUILD MATERIALS</b> ⬇<br>Pedalboard Essentials Kit (Dual Lock/Zip Ties) — <a href="https://amzn.to/3NTFDX1">https://amzn.to/3NTFDX1</a><br>Mogami 2314 Bulk Cable — <a href="https://btpa.com/w2314.html">https://btpa.com/w2314.html</a><br>SquarePlugs SP400 (Pancake) — <a href="https://btpa.com/sp400.html">https://btpa.com/sp400.html</a><br>SquarePlugs SPS4 (Straight) — <a href="https://btpa.com/Bulk-Product/Connectors/Phone-Plugs/sps4.html">https://btpa.com/Bulk-Product/Connectors/Phone-Plugs/sps4.html</a><br>Switchcraft RCA Plugs — <a href="https://btpa.com/3502">https://btpa.com/3502</a><br>Brother Label Maker — <a href="https://amzn.to/4qW6Yqc">https://amzn.to/4qW6Yqc</a>
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@ae3898 · 7 months ago
One Board to Rule Them All. Damn! Nice work.
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@martinshelton4725 · 7 months ago
I really enjoted this episode, great work, this is an awesome idea
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@TheDryes · 7 months ago
Mason, so great man. I can feel and hear the immense care of this board through the screen 🫡🙌🏼
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@time4space2 · 7 months ago
Man! At the 12min mark in this video - that’s a great guitar sound.
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@Barnstorm757 · 2 months ago
That’s a great soundin/lookin Strat Mason. Thank you for the vid and inspiration. See ya
@timbennett6644 · 7 months ago
When you activate both tubescreamers together, awesome tone. I don’t normally like tubescreamers. Cool board.
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@michael_caz_nyc · 7 months ago
That Univibe = soooo Hypnotic. That deep, underwater, Psychedelic liquid, Throb !!! I love it. I am a huge Robin Trower & Gilmour fan. Nice tones brother.
@tensu4831 · 7 months ago
Vertex and GigRig rule the world!
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@nickm.9474 · 7 months ago
Love these videos. Looking forward to more of the EVH style whee you build the replica boards. Using both new and vintage equipment.
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@HomerunDad · 7 months ago
Man, I love these types of video. Amazing board
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@strativari2412 · 7 months ago
Great Video, this Man knows how it Works 🙂<br>Greetz Ralf (from Germany)
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