Why I Don't Build PEDALBOARDS Anymore!

In this video I'll talk about why I don't build my own pedalboards anymore. The video will focus on the Nashville based rig builders Xact Tone Solutions or XTS! We'll do a deep dive on the board they built for me and why XTS is the best custom pedalboard builders on the planet!

Check out the gear used in the video!
Pedaltrain Novo 24
Lehle Mono S Volume
MXR Poly Blue Octave
Peterson Mini Strobe Tuner
Strymon Zuma and Ojai
MXR Reverb
Benson Delay
Boss TR-2
Line 6 HX One
Dunlop Mini Volume
Schaffer Replica Storm
Mythos Herculean Deluxe
Mythos Argo
Vemuram Budi G
GigRig QMX6
Universal Audio OX Box

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Timecodes
0:00 - Intro
3:29 - Pedaltrain and GigRig Switcher
4:23 - XTS Explains Modification and Switcher
7:27 - Schaffer Replica Story
8:22 - Schaffer Replica Demo
10:46 - Lehle Mono Volume S and Tuner
11:27 - XTS Talk Volume Pedals
13:08 - Volume Pedal Order
13:51 - MXR Poly Blue Octave
16:36 - Mythos Argo
18:54 - Vemuram Budi-G and Mythos Herc Dlx
23:41 - Keeley Rotosonic and Boss TR-2
26:37 - Line6 HX One
30:08 - Benson Delay
32:43 - MXR Reverb
35:05 - Interface/XTS FlexiFace
36:18 - Power Supply
37:15 - Time Lapse Build
41:31 - Why XTS is the BEST!
47:47 - Interview with Owner Greg Walton
52:52 - Interview with Barry O'Neal
1:00:53 - Interview with Eric Newcomer
1:02:34 - Outro

[coreycongilio]

Check out the gear!

Pedaltrain Novo 24
Lehle Mono S Volume
MXR Poly Blue Octave
Peterson Mini Strobe Tuner
Strymon Zuma and Ojai
MXR Reverb
Benson Delay
Boss TR-2
Line 6 HX One
Dunlop Mini Volume
Schaffer Replica Storm
Mythos Herculean Deluxe
Mythos Argo
Vemuram Budi G
GigRig QMX6
Universal Audio OX Box

[xacttone]

Corey, thank you so much for letting us serve you all these years!

[RhettShull]

I got to play with Corey last week and can confirm...this board build looks and sounds incredible.

[onenotesolo]

Great video, Corey. Your new board is great and you did an amazing job of showcasing the XTS gang. Ref. the timing, that’s pretty much the same length as a normal TPS video, so I was very happy!

[martyk]

Interesting video. I appreciate the insight as to ‘why & how’ you chose the pedals being used on your board and the behind the scenes build by XTS.

[cjyoung]

I live in Houston and have a Boss Tremolo pedal that Greg modded for me in his house, I want to say this was in the late 90's! It still sounds killer.

[dannyprasetya]

“Don’t let anybody tell you how to spend money on your happiness” I’m showing this to my wife Corey 🤣🤣

[JJukstratfan]

Hello @coreycongilio. Thank you for another awesome video. You have inspired me to have another look at my small gigging board and redo it for next year. I have gone for the smaller pedaltrain Novo 18 and I already have a Gigrig QMX 6. But I will bet trying out the Benson delay and the MXR reverb. Thanks again.

[MayorMcCheese]

The risers are something I haven't seen before, super cool idea that seems so obvious once you see it!

[NJSonye]

I tried a piece of laminate/plywood on my old Pedaltrain. It was just too heavy. I went to a local metal fabrication company and got a piece aircraft aluminum cut to fit for $20. I put a couple holes with a step bit. I would love to have XTS clean up my work.

[BV_Beve]

Corey Barry Eric finally got time to watch the video!
Great work Corey & Xact !!!

[mruk_exe]

Watching this while building my messy DIY board XD Cool work!

[geo]

Wow, Co-evolution of thought, unbeknownst to me i did the same laminate top surface because hated being dictated to by the Pedaltrain’s slots/rails. I like the minimalist switcher(!) but I’m an RJM boy all the way. That Lele volume pedal is on my Xmas list! Great video so much fabulous information, and I’m totally so glad you didn’t edit this down! Can you add to it? 😊

[DamonBates]

Thanks for the BTS Corey. Been following them thanks to Uncle Larry so XTS has been on my list for a while. Will have to hit them up in the not too distant future

[marcelcomello]

I dont build pedalboards either. Switched to Headrush few years ago and never looked back. Not for everyone, but works a charm for me. Cheers

[RobertSaxy]

Honestly I didn’t think I would watch (ok mostly hear cause I’m cooking dinner) the whole thing and usually don’t even videos at this long when when distracted by chores but this one flowed beautifully. Great long form video, I really enjoyed it

[HALWASRIGHT]

Excellent video Corey. Thanks for all you do!

[joshuatavares]

Another great atmospheric delay pedal is the Tera Echo 2 by Boss. I heard it on the JHS YouTube channel and it does the almost reverb spaces subtle really well

[jeremyversusjazz]

awesome vid corey!
imo, best underrated unappreciated wildcard all in one pedal with a small footprint and iOS app that works great: the Hotone Xtomp.
beautiful industrial design as well and built like a tank.

[rodrigochavs]

Yeah, it’s a long video, but it’s solid in every way. Loved it!