Radiohead's New Pedalboards

TheGigRig are back with another pedal rig build - this time with Colin Greenwood and Ed O'Brien. Having worked with them since 2014, their longstanding relationship has resulted in many iterations, and here we have a deep dive into the G3 pedal board which has seperate gain and delay boards The setup enables Ed's iconic soundscapes with switching system - we also hear his personal reflections from the O2 show. More below... 

Join me as I take you behind the scenes of building Ed O'Brien's custom pedalboard for Radiohead and share the excitement of seeing it in action at the O2! From the first call with Ed in 2014 to the latest innovations in pedalboard design, this video covers the technical details, creative process, and the emotional thrill of witnessing one of my favorite bands live.

Timestamps 00:00 – Intro: Waiting for Radiohead at the O2 00:24 – The Call from Ed O'Brien & Early Collaborations 01:06 – Building Rigs for Ed & The Moon Shaped Pool Tour 01:48 – Ed's Creative Genius & Sonic Textures 02:43 – Launching the New Pedalboard Range 03:32 – Ed's New Rig: G3, Gain, and Delay Boards 05:12 – Why Three Boards? Flexibility & Programming 07:03 – Studio vs. Live Setup Explained 08:30 – Colin's Board Builds 09:10 – Seeing the Gear On Stage at the O2 10:00 – Emotional Reflections & The Live Experience 11:00 – Ed's Heroic Guitar Sounds & Amp Setup 12:00 – Final Thoughts, Q&A, and Outro

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