Who Is The Best Rig Builder?

In this episode, the Rig Doctor collaborates with fellow rig builder, Brad Bartosz of Best-Tronics to build Marbin guitarist, Dani Rabin's, new pedalboard rig. Best-Tronics has been in the business since 1973 when Brad's grandfather started the company. Not only does Best-Tronics build some of the best rigs in the business, but build/manufacture cables for many of the top boutique cable companies in the country.

For more information on having Best-Tronics build your next rig:
[email protected]
Get on the wait list for the production Vertex Pedalboards and hinged risers: https://vertexeffects.com/subscribe

//materials used on this rig - sold by Best-Tronics//
Patch Cable, BTPA CA-0678 – https://btpa.com/ca-0678.html
SquarePlugs SP400 1/4" Plugs – https://btpa.com/sp400.html
SquarePlugs SPS4 1/4" Plugs – https://btpa.com/sps4.html
TRS Cable BTPA CA-0363 – https://btpa.com/ca-0363.html
R/A TRS connectors – https://btpa.com/sp550-s.html
Short/Straight TRS 1/4" Plugs - https://btpa.com/mc-3641m.html
DC Power Cable, BTPA CA-0671 - https://btpa.com/ca-0671.html
Standard wah/pedalboard riser (lexan) - https://btpa.com/standard-wah-riser.html
Dunlop DVP3 riser - https://btpa.com/dunlop-volume-dvp3-riser.html

//table of contents//
Travel Sequence - 00:01
Arrive at Best-Tronics - 00:10
Best-Tronics Tour - 01:22
Vertex Proto Pedalboard - 02:12
Custom Power Brackets - 02:48
Mounting Hinged Riser - 03:29
Layout - 4:15
Lexan Plates for Wah/VP - 06:06
Electrical Tape on Battery Leads - 7:36
All Pedals Mounted - 08:03
Custom DC Power Cables - 08:39
FX Loop/Series Interface - 08:54
Power Supply Mod/Bracket - 10:17
Power Completed - 12:40
Labeling Power & Audio - 15:26
Audio Cables In Progress - 16:58
Pedalboard Complete - 18:09
Unveiling of Pedalboard - 18:33
Sound Check - 19:51

- - - - Amazon affiliate links below - - - -

//pedals on this rig//
SRW Wah - n/a
Dunlop Volume X - https://amzn.to/2vDMr2W
Vertex Nyle Compressor - https://www.vertexeffects.com/nyle
Xotic RC Booster - https://amzn.to/2P2cmYF
Vertex T Drive - https://bit.ly/323Uh1H
Vertex Dynamic Distortion - https://bit.ly/2wlmq8I
Vertex Steel String (SRV) - https://bit.ly/2uKQevj
Vertex Ultraphonix - https://bit.ly/2wqug0Y
Boss Keeley Modded TR-2 Tremolo - https://bit.ly/3bJzbu1
Boss FRV-1 Reverb - https://bit.ly/2UzcmmG
Vertex Boost - https://bit.ly/2OBd8ff
T.C. Nova Delay - https://bit.ly/2vKWova
Hardwire RV-7 Reverb - https://bit.ly/2SSp7Gn

RIG DR. APPROVED MATERIALS & ACCESSORIES:

//buffers//
Mesa Boogie High-Wire (dual buffer) - https://bit.ly/2lZwS0s
Suhr Buffer (output buffer only) - https://amzn.to/2NJpzUQ

//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
Label Maker Tape (black) - https://amzn.to/2Cd3CZe
Lable Maker Tape (clear) - https://amzn.to/34piDD4
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
Multimeter - https://amzn.to/2YW9BdE
Goo Gone - https://amzn.to/31rGJeS

//pedalboards, lifts, risers, bridges//
Pedalboard Surfaces - https://gomc.tv
Pedal Risers/Lifts/Bridges - https://fixpedalboards.com

//dc power cables//
2.1mm DC Power Plugs (right angle) - https://bit.ly/2pGqXzI
2.1mm DC Power Plugs (straight) - https://bit.ly/36wd1sA
Voodoo Lab Power Cable (bulk cable) - https://amzn.to/2HILpXY

//patch cables//
Mogami 2319 (bulk cable) - https://amzn.to/2HIZ7dm
SquarePlugs SP500 (pancake) - https://bit.ly/32m63mU
SquarePlugs SPS5 (straight) - https://bit.ly/34qiajW

//instrument cables//
Mogami 2524 (bulk cable) - https://bit.ly/2JP7dR4
Neutrik Straight 1/4" Plug (silent) - https://bit.ly/2WNFMwr (*use on output only)
Neutrik Straight 1/4" Plug (normal) - https://bit.ly/2pwPU0A
Neutrik R/A 1/4" Plug (silent) - https://bit.ly/2NewWVq (*use on output only)
Neutrik R/A 1/4" Plug (normal) - https://bit.ly/2NEM0ur

//midi//
MIDI Plugs (right angle)- https://bit.ly/2oKHDFG
MIDI Plugs (straight) - https://bit.ly/32fNNLF
MIDI Cable (bulk) - https://amzn.to/2tPAHWQ

//velcro//
3M Dual Lock SJ3550 (for pedal) - https://amzn.to/2TP1rlu
3M Dual Lock SJ3551 (for base) - https://amzn.to/2I8a7SG

//cable management//
Zip Ties - https://amzn.to/2HP1Ulv
Tie Down Mounts - https://amzn.to/2r5ZkAN

//power supplies//
Truetone CS12 - https://amzn.to/2FaKxZC
Truetone CS7 - https://amzn.to/2EZMCX7
Truetone CS6 - https://amzn.to/2Cj3TtUCIOKS
CIOKS DC10 - https://amzn.to/34bzRTU
CIOKS DC8 - https://amzn.to/345JFyH
CIOKS DC7 - https://amzn.to/2E7gZLs
CIOKS DC5 - https://amzn.to/2Pw4UVo

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