Ultimate R&B Travel Rig // Isaiah Sharkey Pedalboard Build

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 24, 2020

In this episode, the Rig Doctor collaborates again with fellow rig builder, Brad of Best-Tronics to build a rig for R&B solo artist and sideman to the stars (John Mayer, D'Angelo), Isaiah Sharkey. Be sure to look at the table of contents below if you'd like to skip around to specific sections of the video, and be sure to see all the links below for all the pedals and materials used to build Sharkey's rig! SUBSCRIBE: https://youtube.com/vertexeffectsinc

For more information on having Best-Tronics build your next rig: rigs@best-tronics.com

Get on the wait list for the production Vertex Pedalboards and hinged risers: https://vertexeffects.com/subscribe

Check out Isaiah's music here: http://isaiahsharkey.com/

//bulk 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

//pre-made cable assemblies - sold by Best-Tronics//

Right Angle Patch Cables - www.btpa.com/P01MM-II.html

Straight Patch Cables - https://btpa.com/p04am-ii.html

Right Angle to Straight Patch Cables - https://btpa.com/P04CM-II.html

Right Angle DC Power Cables - https://btpa.com/POWER7-III.html

Right Angle to Straight DC Power Cables - https://btpa.com/POWER6-III.html

Short Straight TRS Cables - https://btpa.com/SI1S-II.html

Short Straight to Right Angle TRS Cables - https://btpa.com/SI2MF-II.html

//table of contents//

Intro - 00:01

Arrive at Best-Tronics - 01:00

Rig Layout - 01:40

What Does Sharkey Want Out of His Rig? - 03:30

Teaching Sharkey To Solder - 05:08

Power Supply Mounting/Bracket - 05:53

Power Completed - 06:30

Make-Shift Risers - 6:39

Pedalboard Complete - 06:53

Pedalboard Reveal - 07:40

Sound Check - 08:12

Sharkey's Thoughts on the New Rig - 11:36

Conclusion - 12:09

*Amazon affiliate links below *

//pedals on this rig (in this order) //

Xotic Wah

TC Polytune Mini

Vertex Tone Secret OD

J Rockett Archer

Nightshade OD

Bogner Harlow Comp

Vertex Steel String

Chase Bliss Warped Vinyl Chorus

Chase Bliss Tonal Recall Delay

Meris Mercury 7 Reverb

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

Label 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