G2 Demo Using your Amps' Effects Loop with TheGigRig G2

In this demo I'm going to show you just how easy it is to connect G2 to your amps' FX loop. Choose which effects are before the pre amp and which effects are in the loop, do it all without sacrificing one of your 10 G2 effect loops. Its so easy and sounds HUGE!

[mojoboston]

I have a G3 & STILL love watching this!

[thomasbarrasso]

I recently got myself a Mark V and the G2 makes it sound great. None of my other amps have an effect loop and using the delays in the effects loop is a world of difference. I am using a Strymon DIG and a the Belle Epoch Deluxe. The slap back from the BED is amazing in the effect loop. I can get very cool reverb like sounds with that unit. The DIG produces even better ambient space tones through the effects loop. Thank you Daniel.

[TheGigRigDaniel]

Ah, thanks Todd, so glad you like it. Yeah, the G2 features are something we're extremely proud of.

[NHail]

in the G2 FAQ it says to use a HumDinger/isolated output into the amp. what is the purpose of this/is it necessary?

[TheGigRigDaniel]

Hi Simon, no probs. In the connections part you'll see the connections from G2's insert to the amp. There are two places the volume pedal can go. My favourite place is directly after the G2 insert send. G2 insert send>volume pedal>amp input. This will control the gain of the amplifier so when you turn the volume pedal down it will act like rolling the volume back on your guitar (sort of).
The other place is Amp FX send>Volume pedal>G2 insert return. This will now act like a master volume

[r.llynch]

I see a few post about cutting down the cable runs if using fx loops. I would recommend the G2 extension kit. Everything at the amp except maybe a volume/wah pedal using 1 midi cable from the foot switcher to your amp(s) BAM!!

[mr.yellowstrat]

I've wanted one for so long and now there's a G3?! 🤤

I might have to find a used G2, but I'm gonna own one one day

[Chord_The_Seeker]

I have two questions. First, if I use the effects send and return with the G2 (the volume insert send and return) is there any way to still use a volume pedal? Second, if the insert point sends everything after it to the effects loop of my amp does that mean that I have to group all of the pedals that I want to send to the effects loop at the end of the inputs/outputs? In other words, I have reverb, delay and chorus that I want to run through the effects loop of my amp. Do they have to be in loops 8, 9 and 10 on the G2 in order to do that? I assume they do since I didn’t see anything in this video about setting an end point for the volume insert loop.

[paraisodassancas]

Hi, I'd like to know if I need a nose suppressor pedal for The distortions or the girig comes with some kind of noise suppressor it self? If I need a noise suppressor how to connect it?

[stringswood]

Great demo of the simplicity and flexibility for maintaining the use of the FX Loop Daniel. Can you explain how to connect the volume pedal as well as using the FX Loop with G2
Kindest regards,

Simon in Melbourne.

[sbiegs]

You seem to understand the 4 cable method pretty well here. I am having trouble placing ANY FX in my Line 6 HD500X while using the 4 cable method. I followed your steps as to place the guitar>pre amp>delay. Still have that over modulated mess of a sound with most FX. Mostly while using the distortion from my head. EVEN after tweeking it a bit. Any clue why? Equipment: Line 6 POD HD50X with Marshall TSL 100 JCM 2000 head. 4 cable method. If you answer I greatly appreciate your time if not, I understand. It is a pretty well loaded question!!! Great video!!

[MichaelFloresbeginmarketing]

Thank you so much for everything you do for us clueless guitar players! I get this but I'm having trouble applying this to a stereo rig. How do I apply this to a stereo setup using stereo effects into my 2 mono amps? I want to run my eventide h9 and my other stereo effects but this video only solves the problem via a manorial setup. It's driving me CRAZY!

[kentlukie]

I still can’t get spill over to work properly.

[patriciocastillo]

Great video. Can I do the same configuration using my Boss ES-5 ???

[TheZenguitarguy]

So that means with the G2 you have to choose whether or not you will have a Volume pedal in the signal chain or have a delay in the Fx loop? BTW TYVM for all the videos and the incredible wealth of knowledge you share!

[matthewhonnor]

Hi Dan,
If I'm using a mix of amp crunch and pedal distortion will it effect the sound at all if I have my reverbs and delays in the FX Loop? I have had one amp where things in the fx loop sound really different depending on if I'm using amp distortion or pedal distortion. I'm hoping to get a Hughes and Kettner Grandmeister 36 so if that makes any difference to my question please do let me know

[highdb]

I just bought a Soldano SLO-30. I'm doing what is described in the video, but I'm only getting a flat guitar signal, bypassing the preamp. The amps volumes controls are bypassed. What am I doing wrong? Also, I have my delay in loop 8, but I'm using button 6. Do I assign it to 6 or 8? I have to admit, I've never used a loop.

[philjw]

Can it be set up to bypass an amp's pre-amp, for example if you want to connect a distortion pedal directly to the amp's return? I can put the distortion pedal in the loop, but the amp's preamp would still be in the chain.

[kentmartell]

I want to do this with my new G2 but with a stereo effects loop return, how could i best accomplish this? Would love and idea, ive tried a bunch of stuff and havent found the answer yet! Thanks in advance

[Ullish]

Are you able to assign the insert loop to different positions on each preset? Eg if I wanted chorus in the effects loop for some parts, then in front of the amp on another preset?