First Pedalboard Essentials! - What Do You Really Need?

PSA: You should always use cables to connect pedals instead of the single rigid connectors that Pete reminisced about (but wasn't recommending). Us older guitarists used to have those rigid ones, and they cause problems. When you step on a pedal, it moves. When it moves, the rigid connectors can put strain and wear on the pedals' jack connections and cause them to develop connection issues over time. This is especially the case with digital pedals where the sockets can be soldered directly to a circuit board. Cables (instead of the rigid connector) allow the pedal to move without putting strain on the jack connection. To keep your pedals working without issues, connect them with cables. EDIT: for clarity.

I like it when gear channels do affordable builds. It's important to show people they don't need to spend a buttload of money to have a fun time playing guitar. Good job as always guys. 👍

I would probably not be able to ever travel and come over the store, but after all this years watching your videos, I feel you guys became part of my family and life, wouldn't ask for more than shake your hands, a big hug, and a big grateful feeling! Love you guys!

Need an overdrive but then you’ll want a distortion. After you’ll want a fuzz. And you’ll want a chorus and probably a flanger. And you’ll want a reverb but then you’ll want a delay. You’ll probably want a wah next. Then you’ll want a buffer. And after that a booster. You’ll be wanting EQ next. Then you’ll need a…….

That was excellent. Please more ‘beginner setup/rig’ videos. What a great walk through of setting up a peddle board.

I love Pete's playing, every every time there's a new clip I view. You are fabulous both of you and thanks for sharing your knowledge and expertise.

I just needed the Tone City Durple. Love it. Thanks Pete!

These types of videos are fantastic. You’re going to earn so many viewers with the “intro to X” and “X for beginners” educational content. Like, what are the differences between types of pick-ups, bridges, etc. - there are some other options out there for that content but none with the Anderton’s flair!!!

As always, another awesome video! I own 7 of the TC Electronics "Smorgasbord" pedals. A few of them I bought new, but most I bought on the used market. They're all extremely good for the price. I highly recommend them to anyone who's just starting out and don't want to spend too much. Keep up the good work.

I'm glad you guys did this video - You really don't need a lot to Do a Lot ... and it'll serve ALL levels of Guitarists to REMEMBER THIS!

Man you guys are GREAT! Funny ,informational , & good players! Really enjoy your vids ,keep em' coming. 😄

Thank you. That was exactly what I needed to know. Love you guys!

I really like these Andertons videos since the time when Pete has joined with Lee doing these product demos. Pete is such a nice and positive spirit guy! So keep on rocking and sending these marvellous videos! Petes brillant playing is often demonstrating what the product will show case in most of us guitar nerds.

This was just the video i was looking for thank you!

Love the tone demos at the end! Like the sound-like series in short-form.

I love this kind of video, they are amazing for a beginner like me.

A really capable, budget friendly pedal and amp setup. I think it sounds great! I really enjoy this channel. One day you're showing high $$ custom shop guitars, and the next video is like this one. Great job, Anderton's!

Excellent and inspiring episode! Shows that we actually need much less (and less expensive) gear to get a full range of great tones.

Great informative video! The ending was brilliant!

Great video. Great playing. Great laughs! Thank you!