Welcome to TheGigRig.com Hi Everyone, Dan here, and welcome to our site where we are absolutely dedicated to finding ways to squeeze every last drop of tone out of pedals and amps. Learn how the stars get their tone, how you can do it too, and how to get the most out of the gear you're using right now. We love vintage and boutique effects, valve amps and hard to find tone toys that help us to achieve 'Tone Nirvana'. Great tone is not a mystery but it is a journey and we're here to help, Daniel Steinhardt P.S. Don't forget to sign up to our 'Tone Review' for the latest in gear, interviews and tone.
We manufacture the most powerful effects pedal power supply system in the world. We can power everything from your vintage fuzz to your new high current delay.
Our award winning effects switching systems take all the hard work out of selecting your pedal combinations, and you won't believe how much tone you get back.
If you need to mix your effects in parallel with your amps pre-amp, or you need to remote switch effects in your amps' effects loop, we have you covered. Click for more...
New adapters on their way!
Coming soon are our range of high powered isolated adapters for use with TheGigRig Effects Power Supply System. Yeah baby, these things ROCK!
New Nova Delay and TimeFactor adapters
It's been a long time coming, but finally we are proud to announce the launch of our new Nova Delay and Time Factor adapters. These very clever little boxes allow you to run these devices from TheGigRig Generator. The Nova Delay adapter is a special 9-12V DC adapter designed to power the Nova and T-Rex range of pedals. The Time Factor adapter is an ultra high current 9V dc isolation device designed specifically for the Eventide Time Factor.
We are taking Pre-Orders now, 100 only at a special price, so if you need one of these, then click here now...
We're BIG in Japan We would like to welcome our newest dealer Yoshi Mizui from 'Tone Blue' in Japan. Yoshi sells the BEST gear in Kobe so if you happen to find yourself in his neck of the woods make sure you pop in and check it out! click here to see the 'Tone Blue' website
Another day, another award In the latest issue of 'Guitarist' magazine, TheGigRig Effect Pedal Power Supply System won the coveted 'Guitaist Choice' award. "I'd like to thank God, my mother for bringing me into this world, and of course, my monkey, Michael Buble"
Lucky Soul gets Radio2 Love The song "Woah Billy!, the first new Lucky Soul record in over a year is getting some great BBC Radio airtime love at the moment Guitairst from "Lucky Soul" Ivor Sims had this to say about his MIDI-8 set up.
"The Midi-8 really has changed my gigging life. Before when trying to go from a "rhythm sound" to an full blow solo with overdrive, boost, delay etc it was an epic tap-dance to try and fit it all into 2 beats!
The GigRig has simplified this into a one touch setup when all of my sounds are just one tap away and the best bit is that when I don't need the effects they are taken completely out of the signal chain; its just guitar-cable-amp. Daniel is also the most knowledgeable and helpful guy that there is. I came to him with an impossible setup; space constraints, complex stereo routing of effects and the desire to maintain the ultimate guitar to amp tone when I needed it. He went above and beyond the call of duty in getting me up and running and then the customer service afterwards has been truly first class. Daniel really looks after you and your tone."
TheGigRig goes NO.1... Again!!!! Yep, Lilly Allen's no.1 hit "The Fear" was performed on 'Ellen' featuring the amazing Martin Waugh on guitar. At his feet his pedal board uses The Gig Rig MIDI-8 to control his pedals and amps, and he sounds FANTASIC! Check out the clip below
New demo on YouTube - can you say 'Awesome!' Brendan Mowat-Smith shows us how he achieves his Eric Johnson inspired tone using his Pro-14 and some seriously tasty amps and effects. Check out this vid!
Wet Boxes and Remote Loopy-2's on the way!
Finally they're here!! Our amazing Wet Box and Remote Loopy-2's are finally finished. All the Pre-Orders for the Wet Boxes and Remote Loopy-2's are on the way and should be with the lucky one's who got in early very soon.
To order your own 'Wet Box' or 'Remote Loopy-2' click here...
New Review from Guitar Buyer ! The words is out on TheGigRig Effect Power Solution System
New features on TheGigRig Pro-14 All of our new Pro-14's are being shipped with 2 new super cool features.
The bypass footswitch on the Pro-14 now has 2 DIP switches. The first will mute Output2 so when you hit bypass you can choose to go to only one amp which is perfect for anyone using a clean/dirty amp combination. The 2nd DIP switch activates our newly desingned Pre Boost/Buffer circuit so when you hit bypass you can choose to buffer those long leads that go from your Pro-14 to your amplifier.
We've worked so very hard making sure TheGigRig Pro-14 is the very best. We've redesinged the Pre Boost circuit to our new Pre Boost/Buffer. Basically it works much better as a pre boost for your effects giving you loads of gain but staying very queit. It also works as an amazing unity buffer so you can choose to buffer the signal before the effects loops. It's also accessable on the Bypass function so you can drive any unwanted cable capacitance making sure your tone stays crisp and pure. Of course it's own its own True-Bypass circuit so you can choose to select it or not, and if not, electronically it doesn't exist. Yep... we're good!
Jo Webb and the Dirty Hands Guitar Rig Demo Jo of 'Jo Webb and the Dirty Hands' has put together a demo of his rig so you can see how he achieved all his great guitar sounds from their latest album. Central to Jo's set-up is TheGigRig Pro-14 Nice one Jo!
TheGigRig Amp Shootout is HERE Here's the footage of the 6 amps we put head to head a few weeks ago. CLICK BELOW TO CHECK IT OUT Dave Gregory clips are now UPLOADED. Check it out!!!
FUZZ ME! - DIY Classic Fuzz In this months issue of Guitar Buyer Magazine I show you how to buid your very own classic germanium fuzz with a very cool input gain feature. Checkout the cool YouTube clip.
Will you be my friend? - Facebook We've just put together a face book page so all TheGigRig users can show off their boards. Just send me a friend request to 'Daniel Thegigrig' so you can check out these pics. We've already got some tasty shots up there. Whether you're using a Virtual Battery or a full Pro-14 set-up, get your pic in your Facebook page and TAG it with 'Daniel Thegigrig' so we can all share our GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome) and start a support group. ...get to Facebook here
Jon Bishop ROCKIN OUT! Jon sent me this pic of him playing at a festival recently. Notice the MIDI-8 framed by the rock stride.
The Remote Loopy-2 allows you to turn on and off effects 'remotely' which is perfect for controlling effects in your amps effects loop. Keep the cable runs from your amps fx send and return really short to minimize tone loss from long cable runs and control the effects from anywhere on the stage. The trigger in the 'Remote Loopy-2' actviates the 2 TRUE BYPASS relay effects loops and can be controlled with the Remote Loopy footswitch (FS), with the remote switches in TheGigRig Pro-14 (so you can program your amps loop effects as part of a preset) or any latching footswitch. Click here for more info on this fantastic new product...
The DISTRIBUTOR is now shipping
Wouldn't it be great if you could get rid of all the messy daisy chains and big bulky supplies off your pedal board? And wouldn't it be great if you could actually decide exactly how long each d.c. power cable was for each pedal and just cut it to length without having to worry about soldering each connection? What about options for powering tricky pedals such as 12V, 18V, and battery only pedals? Well we've been very busy indeed! Interested to see what we've been up to?Click here to check out the amazing DISTRIBUTOR
Oh Man, what a show!!!!! From the moment we were set up at the London Guitar Show last weekend (late thanks to some exceptional bumper van driving by yours truly) this was pretty much the view from outside our stand
We had some incredible effects set up and did some 'EXTREME' switching using TheGigRig Pro-14 and 5 amps with all manner of great analog effects.
So a big thank you to everyone who came down and said 'hi'. It was immense to meet so many of our customers and hear how well you've all been getting on with our gear. You make us so proud.
I also want to say a huge thank you to
Charlie Chandlers Guitar Experience Vintage and Rare Guitars Analog Man Sounds Great Music Hot Rox UK Keeley UK
It's an honour to have you contribute to the cause.
Can you see a theme developing? Well now we've got black Pro-14's and MIDI-8's it just seemed natural to give the HumDinger a make over too. It's exactly the same in every way to the HumDingers that are used on Robben Ford and Matt Schofields boards, (and countless other artists), but in a new enclosure. The HumDingers' Class 'A' buffer designed specificaly by us for your guitar will drive any length of cable without losing tone. Isolated output means no more earth/ground loops AND is phase reversable. click here for more info...
Virtual Battery orders being taken now After intensive research and development we are very pleased to announce the arrival of The Virtual Battery. Some effects need an isolated power source, some just sound better on a battery. The Virtual Battery means you can run any pedal that requires a 9V battery from a non isolated source such as a daisy chain. Even run 18V pedals from a 9V supply. Click on the Virtual Battery to find out more.
TheGigRig Two-Rock Jet Demo I've put together a demo of the amazing Two-Rock Jet showing how well it works with TheGigRig. I'm using The Gig Rig Pro-14 to switch between channels, control reverb and throw in a few tasty pedals. Click on the play button to check it out!
TheGigRig in BLACK has arrived !
When Paul Stacey (Black Crowes, Finn Brothers, Oasis) first used TheGigRig, he loved it. "It's exactly what I need....except for one thing....I need a black one." So after months of graphics design and late nights with our screen printers we are finally going to trial TheGigRig in BLACK. The Black units are identical in every way to the 'Retro White' units, except they're black. This is a TRIAL period so if TheGigRig in BLACK is what takes your fancy, than don't hang about, order one today.
100 days, No Questions Asked, Money Back Guarantee! That's right. We now offer a unique money back guarantee on ALL of TheGigRig products. If you're not completely 100% over the moon just return it within 100 days for a full refund. No questions asked, No risk, so all you've got to lose is BAD TONE.
TheGigRig Launches the 'Loopy - 2' Dual looper
We've put all of our switching expertise into what we believe is the best dual loop switcher available today. Of course we use our ultra high quality gold contact relays to give you instant, quiet, true bypass switching. You can link units together for more options and even use these in conjunction with your Pro-14 or MIDI-8 to give you even more switching options. In store NOW! Find out more HERE...
Phil Hilborne's rig in the 'Tone Zone'
In the latest issue of Guitar Buyer you'll see Phil Hilborne's superb sounding rig featured in the 'Tone Zone'. Phil uses TheGigRig Pro-14 with MIDI Mod to control his host of great pedals and rack gear and his two Marshalls all with the touch of one footswitch. Phil is one of the great session guitarists in the UK today and we'll be interviewing him in the next issue of the 'Tone Review'. Make sure you're subscribed with the link above!
Chris Isaak with guitarist 'Hershel Yatovitz' at the Super Bowl
Chris Isaak with lead guitarist 'Hershel Yatovitz' played the pre game show at the US Super Bowl this year. Here's what Hershel had to say about TheGigRig MIDI 8. "The Gig Rig has lifted up my live sound and performances. The clearer tone has taken me to a new height of satisfaction from my touring rig. Easy to program and adjust on the fly, and no need for a mess of stomp boxes on shelves in a rack. Less tap-dancing and more music! "
-Hershel Yatovitz, lead guitarist for Chris Isaak
We Have A Winner! Of the sexiest pedal board EVER!!
Creator Hungarian guitarist 'Andras Varga' said "I just wanted to make a pedal board worthy of TheGigRig" Click the pic to see the full view
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