July Post-Your-Rig thread!

[billm408]

Some of you guys need serious 12 step help!

Current A & B rigs (they change order regularly depending...) with Cherry burst or Black LP Standard.

 

['63-Strat]

Very nice simple rig! Which has everything you would ever need

Thanks, exactly how I feel

 

[sebby123]

Very nice simple rig! Which has everything you would ever need

Thanks, exactly how I feel

I thought about going that route but Mesa Mark Series amps dont work well with the G system so the RG-16 Route with a rack full of pedals is the way im going.

 

[nbarts]

 

[bds9487]

 

['63-Strat]

Very nice simple rig! Which has everything you would ever need

Thanks, exactly how I feel

I thought about going that route but Mesa Mark Series amps dont work well with the G system so the RG-16 Route with a rack full of pedals is the way im going.

Well, (keeping in mind I've played, but not owned a Mk IV) since the MK IV has 1/4 switching jacks (my xtc doesn't, so I had to get a custom cable made) you could switch 4 of the amp's switchable functions by getting a couple cables made with two 1/4 inch jacks going to one stereo 1/4 inch jack as the G system has 4 switching relays but only 2 stereo jacks. In the end the RG-16 is a solid piece of gear though and probably good to have around regardless of the route you go I can switch to any channel with or without boost on my xtc but I can't use the standby function and have to leave the loop on at all times (which I'd do anyways with this setup).

 

[sebby123]

Very nice simple rig! Which has everything you would ever need

Thanks, exactly how I feel

I thought about going that route but Mesa Mark Series amps dont work well with the G system so the RG-16 Route with a rack full of pedals is the way im going.

Well, (keeping in mind I've played, but not owned a Mk IV) since the MK IV has 1/4 switching jacks (my xtc doesn't, so I had to get a custom cable made) you could switch 4 of the amp's switchable functions by getting a couple cables made with two 1/4 inch jacks going to one stereo 1/4 inch jack as the G system has 4 switching relays but only 2 stereo jacks. In the end the RG-16 is a solid piece of gear though and probably good to have around regardless of the route you go I can switch to any channel with or without boost on my xtc but I can't use the standby function and have to leave the loop on at all times (which I'd do anyways with this setup).

Ive compared prices, setup, flexablity and tonality and the RG-16 is the bet way to go although i would have loved the idea of the G system if it wouldnt affect the sound.

 

[stephen sawall]

I tend to grab a different amp every time I go play some place depending on my mood and the music and where I am playing.

Yesterday My LP, THD Series One Plexi and the old Peavy 4x12 with celestion 85's. The cab is just down there and is not mine. I did not feel like bringing my cabs.

 

['63-Strat]

Very nice simple rig! Which has everything you would ever need

Thanks, exactly how I feel

I thought about going that route but Mesa Mark Series amps dont work well with the G system so the RG-16 Route with a rack full of pedals is the way im going.

Well, (keeping in mind I've played, but not owned a Mk IV) since the MK IV has 1/4 switching jacks (my xtc doesn't, so I had to get a custom cable made) you could switch 4 of the amp's switchable functions by getting a couple cables made with two 1/4 inch jacks going to one stereo 1/4 inch jack as the G system has 4 switching relays but only 2 stereo jacks. In the end the RG-16 is a solid piece of gear though and probably good to have around regardless of the route you go I can switch to any channel with or without boost on my xtc but I can't use the standby function and have to leave the loop on at all times (which I'd do anyways with this setup).

Ive compared prices, setup, flexablity and tonality and the RG-16 is the bet way to go although i would have loved the idea of the G system if it wouldnt affect the sound.

Frankly, it doesn't affect the sound, but unless you've owned one AND successfully set it up I can understand if you've read/feel otherwise. There are lots of guys who've complained -online-that it does affect their sound but its user error, bottom line. Ed DeGenaro, Andrew Wood, Peter Thorn, to some extent Vai... plenty of guys that know their stuff and do this for real had no problems. Its not the easiest to setup but that's because its doing a lot (fx pre and post preamp, amp swithing, pedal loops, midi, floorboard, etc.). If you're a plug 'n play kinda guy its not going to work, though I'd think you're not given your setup. I *would* agree that it can be frustrating get the g system setup properly. In the end, the RG-16 is definitely a lot more flexible as a switcher, no question. I wanted quality fx, amp switching and pedal loops and had already used a g-system extensively as my other guitarist in my band had one, so I already knew what was up with it. I have been very disappointed with many FX setups in the past and would not be using this unit if I thought it was affecting my tone though, bottom line.

 

[Les Zombie]

OMG - WANT SO BAD . . .

thanks guys, i bought it from kurt and i love it.........definately one of my favorite les pauls.

 

[Les Zombie]

Whoah. Where did you get that from? Info!! please

The guitar is a kenneth lawrence custom built explorer, he builds some of the nicest guitars i have ever seen and played. i had this one custom built to my specs, i called a month ago to order another one but the wait time is over 2 years and i cant wait that long, im hoping to find another one used.

its a mahogany body with trans black quilted maple, hetfield shaped neck, red L.E.D sidemarkers, macassar ebony fretboard stained black, and its one of 4 he has done without a inlay, normally he wont do no inlays but as a favor he did it for me since i owned another one without the inlay, ken has only built 2 other in trans black and one of them had a satin finish and the other had gloss and a inlay, theres also a hint of purple in the clearcoat on mine. so far i think only 2 that hes did have the gloss finish, most of them are natural wood looking like hetfields.
he uses some really beautiful woods , its definately my favorite guitar i own.
I call it Darth Vader. theres a bunch more pics in my link.

 

[mrp5150]

My simple rig for now: ESP Eclipse-II FM, Blackstar HT-5, Avatar G112W (Celestion Greenback), Chaos Modded Maxon OD808, Boss RV-3. Probably going to sell the HT-5 and get another 5150 though...and I'll probably need a new cab as well.

 

[scottywompas]

Here are my humble tools of the trade

Boogie MKIV with a C90,LopoLine large 1x12 with an EV sro

Scott

 

[sebby123]

Very nice simple rig! Which has everything you would ever need

Thanks, exactly how I feel

I thought about going that route but Mesa Mark Series amps dont work well with the G system so the RG-16 Route with a rack full of pedals is the way im going.

Well, (keeping in mind I've played, but not owned a Mk IV) since the MK IV has 1/4 switching jacks (my xtc doesn't, so I had to get a custom cable made) you could switch 4 of the amp's switchable functions by getting a couple cables made with two 1/4 inch jacks going to one stereo 1/4 inch jack as the G system has 4 switching relays but only 2 stereo jacks. In the end the RG-16 is a solid piece of gear though and probably good to have around regardless of the route you go I can switch to any channel with or without boost on my xtc but I can't use the standby function and have to leave the loop on at all times (which I'd do anyways with this setup).

Ive compared prices, setup, flexablity and tonality and the RG-16 is the bet way to go although i would have loved the idea of the G system if it wouldnt affect the sound.

Frankly, it doesn't affect the sound, but unless you've owned one AND successfully set it up I can understand if you've read/feel otherwise. There are lots of guys who've complained -online-that it does affect their sound but its user error, bottom line. Ed DeGenaro, Andrew Wood, Peter Thorn, to some extent Vai... plenty of guys that know their stuff and do this for real had no problems. Its not the easiest to setup but that's because its doing a lot (fx pre and post preamp, amp swithing, pedal loops, midi, floorboard, etc.). If you're a plug 'n play kinda guy its not going to work, though I'd think you're not given your setup. I *would* agree that it can be frustrating get the g system setup properly. In the end, the RG-16 is definitely a lot more flexible as a switcher, no question. I wanted quality fx, amp switching and pedal loops and had already used a g-system extensively as my other guitarist in my band had one, so I already knew what was up with it. I have been very disappointed with many FX setups in the past and would not be using this unit if I thought it was affecting my tone though, bottom line.

Ah, Well thank you and i hate you, Because im still not 100% on the RG way, Still debating about the G system as flexiability wise it is one of the best ways to go.

 

['63-Strat]

Very nice simple rig! Which has everything you would ever need

Thanks, exactly how I feel

I thought about going that route but Mesa Mark Series amps dont work well with the G system so the RG-16 Route with a rack full of pedals is the way im going.

Well, (keeping in mind I've played, but not owned a Mk IV) since the MK IV has 1/4 switching jacks (my xtc doesn't, so I had to get a custom cable made) you could switch 4 of the amp's switchable functions by getting a couple cables made with two 1/4 inch jacks going to one stereo 1/4 inch jack as the G system has 4 switching relays but only 2 stereo jacks. In the end the RG-16 is a solid piece of gear though and probably good to have around regardless of the route you go I can switch to any channel with or without boost on my xtc but I can't use the standby function and have to leave the loop on at all times (which I'd do anyways with this setup).

Ive compared prices, setup, flexablity and tonality and the RG-16 is the bet way to go although i would have loved the idea of the G system if it wouldnt affect the sound.

Frankly, it doesn't affect the sound, but unless you've owned one AND successfully set it up I can understand if you've read/feel otherwise. There are lots of guys who've complained -online-that it does affect their sound but its user error, bottom line. Ed DeGenaro, Andrew Wood, Peter Thorn, to some extent Vai... plenty of guys that know their stuff and do this for real had no problems. Its not the easiest to setup but that's because its doing a lot (fx pre and post preamp, amp swithing, pedal loops, midi, floorboard, etc.). If you're a plug 'n play kinda guy its not going to work, though I'd think you're not given your setup. I *would* agree that it can be frustrating get the g system setup properly. In the end, the RG-16 is definitely a lot more flexible as a switcher, no question. I wanted quality fx, amp switching and pedal loops and had already used a g-system extensively as my other guitarist in my band had one, so I already knew what was up with it. I have been very disappointed with many FX setups in the past and would not be using this unit if I thought it was affecting my tone though, bottom line.

Ah, Well thank you and i hate you, Because im still not 100% on the RG way, Still debating about the G system as flexiability wise it is one of the best ways to go.

The RG-16 can do much more switching wise than the g-system. Since you've already got that you may as well go all out, multiple preamps, fx... you know

...off to see Incubus at the hollywood bowl

 

[sebby123]

Very nice simple rig! Which has everything you would ever need

Thanks, exactly how I feel

I thought about going that route but Mesa Mark Series amps dont work well with the G system so the RG-16 Route with a rack full of pedals is the way im going.

Well, (keeping in mind I've played, but not owned a Mk IV) since the MK IV has 1/4 switching jacks (my xtc doesn't, so I had to get a custom cable made) you could switch 4 of the amp's switchable functions by getting a couple cables made with two 1/4 inch jacks going to one stereo 1/4 inch jack as the G system has 4 switching relays but only 2 stereo jacks. In the end the RG-16 is a solid piece of gear though and probably good to have around regardless of the route you go I can switch to any channel with or without boost on my xtc but I can't use the standby function and have to leave the loop on at all times (which I'd do anyways with this setup).

Ive compared prices, setup, flexablity and tonality and the RG-16 is the bet way to go although i would have loved the idea of the G system if it wouldnt affect the sound.

Frankly, it doesn't affect the sound, but unless you've owned one AND successfully set it up I can understand if you've read/feel otherwise. There are lots of guys who've complained -online-that it does affect their sound but its user error, bottom line. Ed DeGenaro, Andrew Wood, Peter Thorn, to some extent Vai... plenty of guys that know their stuff and do this for real had no problems. Its not the easiest to setup but that's because its doing a lot (fx pre and post preamp, amp swithing, pedal loops, midi, floorboard, etc.). If you're a plug 'n play kinda guy its not going to work, though I'd think you're not given your setup. I *would* agree that it can be frustrating get the g system setup properly. In the end, the RG-16 is definitely a lot more flexible as a switcher, no question. I wanted quality fx, amp switching and pedal loops and had already used a g-system extensively as my other guitarist in my band had one, so I already knew what was up with it. I have been very disappointed with many FX setups in the past and would not be using this unit if I thought it was affecting my tone though, bottom line.

Ah, Well thank you and i hate you, Because im still not 100% on the RG way, Still debating about the G system as flexiability wise it is one of the best ways to go.

The RG-16 can do much more switching wise than the g-system. Since you've already got that you may as well go all out, multiple preamps, fx... you know

...off to see Incubus at the hollywood bowl

Enjoy im seeing them in SD

 

[006]

The guitar is a kenneth lawrence custom built explorer, he builds some of the nicest guitars i have ever seen and played.

I KNEW IT!!!! Glad my hunch was correct. And after looking at your pics page I have one question:

Can you adopt me?

I've actually sent Rob (RRR) an e-mail asking for a quote on a Lawrence copy with my own twists because the KL list is extremely long of a wait. And more $ I might add... last I heard was around 5-6k for an Explorer but that was a wee bit back. Hoping RRR's quote comes back lower at least, I know he can do some great work as well and he has a knack for the Explorers like KL does haha.

 

[Les Zombie]

Jedmonds on the ESP board just sold a kl replica rob made and it looked cool, he sold it cheap. Rob does pretty nice work and I like him, guitarslignrans has a real KL and a exp that rob made. As nice as robs work is the KL is on another level but cost much much more.
Expect to pay 6400 to 7k depending on the woods and inlay for a real KL.
Rob won't make them with the KL headstock either, I think he made one or 2 but stopped out of respect for Ken.

 

[lordriffenstein]

Coverband rig:

Annoy the neighbours rig:

 

[duesentrieb]

You forgot to show us your expensive doorstop, the Engl, Yoeri