Off Topic NPD: New Pedalboard Day (well sort of...)

[petruccirocks02]

So I pulled the trigger on a G-System. Not really a pedalboard per se, but you get the idea. Haha. Got a killer deal on it, and after 2 days of trying to hook it up (the manual is written poorly, and TC's customer service with this type of thing isn't too good) I finally figured out how to run it with my IIC+ using the 4 cable method. The first thing I did when I got it was skimmed through the manual, and then hooked the unit up to my Macbook Pro and downloaded the latest software. So after that, I figured out how to hook it up and this thing sounds amazing. The chorus/reverbs/delays are especially killer and I can't really tell of too much (if any) tone coloring going on like people have described. Also, I've read on forums that the unit is noisy. Mine is dead quiet. I also downloaded the Mac Editor, and made some presets today. I've got my typical Clean with Chorus/Delay/Reverb, Crunch, Crunch with Chorus/Delay, and my Lead patches. This unit is killer, and I'll be doing a small demo of it over the weekend probably. Here are the pics:

-Phil

 

[browndog]

Nice, it looks pretty simple... I get confused wiring up 2 pedals.

 

[GWDavis28]

Wow Phil, pretty nice man!!

Glenn |B)

 

[Purple ASS]

G system is great, had mine a year now. Never had noise issues with it.

 

[mesaboogieman]

Very cool. I'm seriously considering one of those and am looking forward to hearing how your demo sounds with it.

 

[DaPatrooch]

IIC+, G System, Dargie BFR, what else could you need? haha very nice

 

[catdaddy]

That is nice! You are pretty much set up to rock now.

 

[buckethead777]

Nice one Phil! Welcome to the G-System club. Thy're great units, i got mine about 2 weeks ago. 4 cable method is the way to go with this puppy. They recommend using balanced TRS cables for best sound.
Also , download this book (and ditch the manual) http://www.guitaraffair.com/pdfs/g-system-configuration-and-troubleshooting-guide.pdf
It goes in depth on everything you need to know with the G.

 

[colinboy]

Congrats Phil on getting the G system.i too am looking at getting one to compliment my amp and control my channels and make some presets also.
Versatility is my ultimate aim with my rig so hopefully i will be able to get one soon.

Phil would love if you would post a video explaining how it works and give us a listen of its range tones.

 

[Jimmyb]

Nice!

Are these just time/modulation effects?

I don't keep up to speed with these new-fangled devices, I'm just a simpleton with electronic thingies!

 

[petruccirocks02]

Thanks for the comments guys. Its a killer unit.

Jimmyb: The G-System does phasers, flangers, choruses, delays, reverbs, pitch, whammy, detune, etc.

-Phil

 

[ScoobySteve]

Congrats on the score. I was a LONG time G-Major user and I went to the Nova System when that came out too. I was very impressed with it, but at the end of the day I needed to simplify so its no longer in my rig, but TC effects are wonderfully pristine.

Did you see the video of the tank running over the G System and it still function? (Yes, I did say tank. ) Youtube it!

 

[beej]

Nice score man - looks like a lot of fun.

 

[bkrumme]

Great choice, Phil! I used a G-System for a long time. The effects are some of the best out there. It just ended up being too much for me. There was a ton of stuff I didn't use and never would...so I sold mine.

Now I'm rocking a Nova Delay, a couple OD pedals, and an EB Wah.

 

[petruccirocks02]

Congrats on the score. I was a LONG time G-Major user and I went to the Nova System when that came out too. I was very impressed with it, but at the end of the day I needed to simplify so its no longer in my rig, but TC effects are wonderfully pristine.

Did you see the video of the tank running over the G System and it still function? (Yes, I did say tank. ) Youtube it!

Yeah, I saw the video with the tank a while back. Haha. Pretty impressive if you ask me.

-Phil

 

[petruccirocks02]

Nice score man - looks like a lot of fun.

Thanks, Jason. It definitely is. I'm amazed at the quality of the effects. I should've bought one sooner! Haha.

-Phil

 

[petruccirocks02]

Great choice, Phil! I used a G-System for a long time. The effects are some of the best out there. It just ended up being too much for me. There was a ton of stuff I didn't use and never would...so I sold mine.

Now I'm rocking a Nova Delay, a couple OD pedals, and an EB Wah.

Thats cool, Brad. I had a ND a little while back and they sound killer. The only thing I didn't like about the Nova was the process to switch presets. For me, it wasn't quick enough. Especially if I was doing a gig. The thing I love about the G-System is being able to switch however many functions/presets/etc. on and off by pressing only one button.

-Phil

 

[Heeboja]

I'm thinking about getting a G-major 2 and a nice pedalboard to go with it. Basically the same. I love the sound of TC effects. I know Steve Vai uses G-system and Petrucci uses some TC gear as well.

Congrats on a fabulous piece of gear. Now we need some videos demoing your gear. Dargie, IIC+, TC . Now that's an almighty combination.

 

[petruccirocks02]

I'm thinking about getting a G-major 2 and a nice pedalboard to go with it. Basically the same. I love the sound of TC effects. I know Steve Vai uses G-system and Petrucci uses some TC gear as well.

Congrats on a fabulous piece of gear. Now we need some videos demoing your gear. Dargie, IIC+, TC . Now that's an almighty combination.

I do have some videos up demoing my Dargie II with my IIC+, as well as my main clean patch that I use from my G-System. I'll be posting more G-System videos this weekend. Check em' out here: YouTube - petruccirocks02's Channel

-Phil

 

[colinboy]

Sounds amazing phil,the tc chorus and delay are definitley one of the best sounding on the market.cant wait to get mine!