Uploaded July 2024 | Updated September 2026, 17 minutes ago
This is a rundown of the guitar pedalboard I built for myself about 3 years ago. I wanted to be able to do some specific things with this setup: Use real amps or go direct in with amp simulation, easily switch between stereo or mono, be able to make presets using analog pedals, be able to turn hard to access pedals on and off easily, wire in more FX pedals into my signal chain, be able to change the order of my pedals without rewiring the board, have MIDI controllability, and keep it clean and easy to plug everything in. I also wanted it to fit in a nice SKB or Pelican case. It does all of this well.
I hope this video gives you ideas on what you could do if you are going to build a new pedalboard or helps you figure a direction as it can be daunting to think through! Thanks for checking this out! Please subscribe to my channel or follow me on social media if this stuff interests you!
00:00 Introduction
0:38 What I needed in a pedalboard
1:46 A little thought about tone (PSA for the folks with GAS and pedal obsessions)
2:24 Signal flow and routing
3:12 Details on pedals and switcher
4:15 What the RJM Mastermind PBC/6X can do
7:28 Setting it up for amp sim or to use with real amps
7:59 Easy way to add more pedals when using the HX Stomp without tearing up your board
8:25 Power supplies and powering pedals that need more milliamps
9:12 Vertex Effects pedalboard and riser details
9:55 Expression pedal using MIDI in the RJM
11:19 Another way to insert more pedals
11:59 Using RJM to turn on/off reverb and tremolo on an Fender style amp
12:22 More on the RJM Mastermind PBC 6/X
14:58 Final thoughts
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This is a rundown of the guitar pedalboard I built for myself about 3 years ago. I wanted to be able to do some specific things with this setup: Use real amps or go direct in with amp simulation, easily switch between stereo or mono, be able to make presets using analog pedals, be able to turn hard to access pedals on and off easily, wire in more FX pedals into my signal chain, be able to change the order of my pedals without rewiring the board, have MIDI controllability, and keep it clean and easy to plug everything in. I also wanted it to fit in a nice SKB or Pelican case. It does all of this well.
I hope this video gives you ideas on what you could do if you are going to build a new pedalboard or helps you figure a direction as it can be daunting to think through! Thanks for checking this out! Please subscribe to my channel or follow me on social media if this stuff interests you!
00:00 Introduction
0:38 What I needed in a pedalboard
1:46 A little thought about tone (PSA for the folks with GAS and pedal obsessions)
2:24 Signal flow and routing
3:12 Details on pedals and switcher
4:15 What the RJM Mastermind PBC/6X can do
7:28 Setting it up for amp sim or to use with real amps
7:59 Easy way to add more pedals when using the HX Stomp without tearing up your board
8:25 Power supplies and powering pedals that need more milliamps
9:12 Vertex Effects pedalboard and riser details
9:55 Expression pedal using MIDI in the RJM
11:19 Another way to insert more pedals
11:59 Using RJM to turn on/off reverb and tremolo on an Fender style amp
12:22 More on the RJM Mastermind PBC 6/X
14:58 Final thoughts
Instagram: instagram.com/joebeier
Facebook: facebook.com/joebeiermusic
Website: joebeier.com
