Pro Rig Builders Break Down Doyle Bramhall II's Pedalboard

Episode 225: Pro Rig Builders Break Down Doyle Bramhall II's Pedalboard

Welcome to the Chairmen of the Boards Podcast! The ultimate pedalboard podcast with the foremost rig builders in the world: Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio), Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio), and Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects/The Rig Doctor). We've teamed up to democratize great tone and provide you with our best tricks, tips, resources and hacks so you can build the pedalboard of your dreams!

SPONSORS

• Gator Cases - https://gatorco.com/shop-by-category/pedal-boards-power/vertex-pedalboards
• Neural DSP - https://neuraldsp.com (use code "chairmen" for 30% off)
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MASTERCLASS

• Understanding Mono Signal Paths - https://vertex-effects.teachable.com/p/effects-pedal-order-explained-mono-amp

HOSTS

Grant Klassen (Goodwood Audio)

• YouTube - https://youtube.com/goodwoodaudio
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/goodwoodaudio

Brian Omilion (Omilion Audio)

• YouTube - https://youtube.com/omilionaudio
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/omilionaudio

Mason Marangella (Vertex Effects)

• YouTube - https://youtube.com/vertexeffectsinc
• Instagram - https://instagram.com/vertexeffects

TIMESTAMPS

• 00:00 – Intro & Channel Updates
• 01:45 – Doyle Bramhall II Background & Playing Style
• 05:35 – Current Pedalboard Overview (LA Sound Design)
• 06:34 – Full Signal Chain Breakdown
• 07:40 – Hallmarks of an LA Sound Design Build
• 09:52 – Power Supply Stack & Routing Analysis
• 17:40 – Flatboard Construction, Handles & Materials
• 22:50 – Stereo vs. Split Mono Routing & Amps
• 26:12 – Doyle's Left-Handed Playing Style & Guitars
• 27:10 – Vintage Early 2000s Doyle Bramhall II Rig Breakdown
• 36:02 – Mid-Show Sponsor Break
• 40:08 – Builder Critiques & Considerations for the Current Rig
• 42:44 – Fuzz Placement & Signal Chain Analysis
• 47:30 – Dual Uni-Vibe Setup Explained
• 51:25 – Linear vs. Switching Power Supplies
• 55:40 – Amps Discussion & Outro