Well...the monster rack rig is almost done!

[vaijem777]

The only thing that hasn't arrived is the Dunlop rack-mounted Crybaby-it should be here in a week or so! So far, I've got:

http://members.aol.com/vaijem777/Fullsetup.jpg

http://members.aol.com/vaijem777/Riverarig.jpg

http://members.aol.com/vaijem777/Riveraback.jpg

http://members.aol.com/vaijem777/Pedalboard.jpg

RACK:
-Furman PL-8
-Korg DTR1 Tuner
-DMC GCX Switcher
-G-Major
-BBE 442 Sonic Maximizer
-Rivera TBR-1SL (I've got a TBR-2SL as a backup)
-Mesa/Boogie 10-space shockmounted rack
-Ibanez TS9 Tube Screamer
-MXR Phase 90
-Dunlop Brick power supply

-Arriving soon: Dunlop Rack-mounted Crybaby

Pedalboard:

-DMC Ground Control Pro
-Dunlop Brick
-Fulltone FatBoost
-Boss TU2 Tuner
-Dunlop Copper Crybaby
-(2) Ernie Ball Volume pedals

I've got the TS-9 so that I basically have a "third channel" on the Rivera for a smoother, milder overdrive. And the Phase 90 is just so smooth and nice sounding, that I wanted it in there as well. Both are controlled by the Ground Control Pro via the GCX. I've also re-wired the Rivera's footswitch so that I can switch channels with the Ground Control Pro via the G-Major's relays. I built the pedal board this last weekend, and found a great hardshell keyboard case that fits it perfectly! I also plan on putting some aluminim edging around the edges of the pedalboard to finish it off.

[Mikael Jurman]

You just had to post those pictures it again, didn't you?!

Good luck with the gear!

Mikael

[MidnightFlamed]

How are you digging the Ground Control Pro in your setup? Has it been difficult to operate everything with it?

[EKG]

All of this for your bedroom? ;-)

REALLY cool setup!

[vaijem777]

Actually, the GC Pro has been a blessing! It's ridiculously easy to use. I've got it set up for 4 presets, and 8 direct acces buttons, and have them set as follows:

1- Filter/Modulation on G-Major
2- Pitch on G-Major
3- Chorus/Flanger on G-Major
4- Delay on G-Major
5- System Mute (Tuner mute)
6- Rivera channel switching
7- TS-9
8- Phase 90

This way, I can control the individual FX within the G-Major presets. I've got real-time control of the parameters via the volume pedals too (usually either delay time, phaser speed, or "Leslie"-type speed). The outside volume pedal also bypasses the G-Major completely, just in case something goes wrong. Then, I just have the Rivera's direct signal, with the BBE added to it so there's not too a volume drop off at all. Also, since the TS-9 and Phase 90 aren't in the FX loop, I can use them with the G-major bypassed as well.

The bottom (4) buttons on the GC pro are G-Major presets. I re-program the preset order for every gig, according to the set list.

It's turned out to be a MUCH more versatile rig than I'd hoped for!

[Chud]

just out off interset, where did you get the Dunlop copper Crybaby from?

[vaijem777]

I've actually got a couple of copper Dunlops: the standard Crybaby, which is in that picture, and a very rare Crybaby 535Q. They're both solid copper, not plated. Believe it or not, the standard one came Guitar Center. They had them a couple of years back for their 30th Anniversary or something. They were $299, then $199, and I finally got that one for $199. I've got an extra one laying around somewhere. The 535Q is quite rare- there are only a couple of dozen or so of them out here. I got it from a friend of mine who is a rep for Kaman Music. He was given it as a sales award for being one of the top sellers of Dunlop products in the US. I think Dave Weiner has one as well.

[Rockstar]

Impressive setup!!! Best of all......the DEVO HAT!!!!
WHIP IT GOOD!!!!

[vaijem777]

LOL Yeah...that's my official DEVO Energy Dome, signed by all of the original members. My band went as DEVO to our Halloween gig a last month, and I picked up a bunch of the hats from ClubDevo.com. I couldn't resist getting a signed one!

[30yroldpig]

That's a pretty nice set-up !!

Thanx for sharing

[Gresh]

Note to self: Never volunteer to be Chris's roadie, I've owned import cars that weigh less than that rig.

[vaijem777]

Originally Posted by Gresh

Note to self: Never volunteer to be Chris's roadie, I've owned import cars that weigh less than that rig.

LOL I told my wife it's a good thing she's been working out. The two of us can get it up into her Explorer with no problem, but it's definitely NOT a one-man job. Thank goodness for my "roadie!"

[microdmitry]

That Crate combo needs to be gone from the picture, IMHO.

[vaijem777]

LOL Yeah...the little cream tube-combo was a gift from my late boss. It only exists for sentimental reasons, and as a handy little traveling tube-combo. Actually has half-decent tone...well, for a Crate.

The bass on the bottom amp is my wife's though. I tried to talk her into a nice Ampeg or something, but...right price, right time, and it's relatively light.

[Kremlin]

Damn. I found a TBR-2SL on EBay, no TBR-1s yet.... grrrr.....