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Challenge: Build me a rig based off my idols.

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 10:05 pm
by Radiohead625
Ok are you up to the challenge. I've been rethinking my rig and I wanted to get some help. I want to create a rig based off my top 5 idols. Here's the rules: 1 guitar, 1 amp, and the least amount of pedals to get me set for a while. I don't wanna get into my current setup(it's pretty barebones) and I won't give you a price point. Cheap, midrange, and expensive will be accepted. Let's get creative.
Here's the list:
1.) Thom, Jonny, and Ed from Radiohead
2.) Jamie Hince from the Kills
3.) Peter Hayes from Black Rebel Motorcycle Club
4.) Russell Marsden from Band of Skulls
5.) Dan Auerbach from the Black Keys
:joy: :omg: :!!!: :thumb:

Re: Challenge: Build me a rig based off my idols.

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 10:13 pm
by Chankgeez
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1LLL9ci1_4[/youtube]

Re: Challenge: Build me a rig based off my idols.

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 10:19 pm
by Radiohead625
Chankgeez wrote:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1LLL9ci1_4[/youtube]

That was very helpful... not sure how you found such an entertaining vid. :erm:

Re: Challenge: Build me a rig based off my idols.

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 10:24 pm
by Chankgeez
Radiohead625 wrote:
Chankgeez wrote:[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q1LLL9ci1_4[/youtube]

That was very helpful... not sure how you found such an entertaining vid. :erm:


I knew what I was lookin' for. :D

Re: Challenge: Build me a rig based off my idols.

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 10:33 pm
by Chankgeez
Höfner 176/175/173 (your choice)
DOD 440
EH POG
Superfuzz
Rat
Big Muff
AC30

Re: Challenge: Build me a rig based off my idols.

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 11:00 pm
by Radiohead625
Chankgeez wrote:Höfner 176/175/173 (your choice)
DOD 440
EH POG
Superfuzz
Rat
Big Muff
AC30

Thank you sir... Basically a lot of fuzz lol. Interesting on the 440 though :thumb: Those Hofners are a bitch to find... Might just go Jazzmaster.

Re: Challenge: Build me a rig based off my idols.

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 11:09 pm
by Radiohead625
I'd probably need a few delays and reverb pedals as well right? :idea:

Re: Challenge: Build me a rig based off my idols.

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 11:35 pm
by Chankgeez
Yeah, the Höfners're a bitch to find, but they're way more awesome than any Jazzmaster.

Couldn't decide on which delays for you and I generally dislike reverb. So, the only one I'd recommend'd be a Fender tank.

Re: Challenge: Build me a rig based off my idols.

Posted: Sat Nov 24, 2012 11:41 pm
by jrmy
Delay: DMB Lunar Echo - my default answer to all non-tap tempo digital delay questions. Lots o' options for degrees of fidelity (or lack thereof) and a sweet momentary oscillation switch, and an fx loop to boot. And it just sounds soooooooooo right.

'verb: Red Panda Context - really cool digital verb made by ILFers Curt & Eti. There's a nice demo of it by JustNick up on YouTube. I'll have to search for that.

Also: Earthquaker Devices Rainbow Machine for bringin' the awesome cascading weirdness. Plenty of good fun to be had there.

Re: Challenge: Build me a rig based off my idols.

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 12:16 am
by Radiohead625
Ooo.. Haven't heard of the DMB or red panda. I'll check them out. I was thinking of grabbing the TC electronics alter ego because of the DMM and echorec setting. Or maybe El Capistan because I love the sound of tape.

Re: Challenge: Build me a rig based off my idols.

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 12:49 am
by MannequinRaces
The El Cap is definitely worth a look. It covers a lot of ground. I'm not very well versed on all the bands you posted so I won't make any more recommendations, lol.

Re: Challenge: Build me a rig based off my idols.

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 1:20 am
by Muse FTW
I can do a good job with the Radiohead part, at least.

Guitar:

Fender Telecaster Plus (Jonny) / Fender Jazzmaster (Thom)

Dirt:

Marshall Shredmaster / Dr. Scientist The Elements (an alternative)
ProCo RAT (dat solo tone)

Modulation:

Whammy 1 / Whammy 5 (alternative)
EHX Small Stone / Blackout Effectors Whetstone (alternative)
DOD440 / Mojo Hand Fx 443
EHX Freeze / EHX Superego (alternative)

Delay/Looping:
Boss RE-20 (Jonny) / Line 6 DL4 (Thom) / Strymon Timeline or Memory Lane 2 (Ed)
Akai Headrush

Vox AC30 / Vox Handwired AC30

FYI this is a great resource to do digging: http://thekingofgear.com/

Re: Challenge: Build me a rig based off my idols.

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 2:31 am
by Josh Pelican
P-bass or J-bass of some sort. I don't care what brand.
Ampeg SVT rig.
Rat or Rat clone.

The rest is up to you.

Re: Challenge: Build me a rig based off my idols.

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 2:40 am
by Radiohead625
Muse FTW wrote:I can do a good job with the Radiohead part, at least.

Guitar:

Fender Telecaster Plus (Jonny) / Fender Jazzmaster (Thom)

Dirt:

Marshall Shredmaster / Dr. Scientist The Elements (an alternative)
ProCo RAT (dat solo tone)

Modulation:

Whammy 1 / Whammy 5 (alternative)
EHX Small Stone / Blackout Effectors Whetstone (alternative)
DOD440 / Mojo Hand Fx 443
EHX Freeze / EHX Superego (alternative)

Delay/Looping:
Boss RE-20 (Jonny) / Line 6 DL4 (Thom) / Strymon Timeline or Memory Lane 2 (Ed)
Akai Headrush

Vox AC30 / Vox Handwired AC30

FYI this is a great resource to do digging: http://thekingofgear.com/

Awesome, I love the fact that you included the alternatives! :thumb:

Re: Challenge: Build me a rig based off my idols.

Posted: Sun Nov 25, 2012 4:15 am
by D.o.S.
All the bands you like suck.

Even the ones that don't.