The company was founded by Daniel Steinhardt, who is also known to many players as co-presenter of That Pedal Show on YouTube, the show he runs with former Guitarist editor Mick Taylor, in which the pair play through stompboxes23.
Pedalboards for leading musicians
The GigRig's reputation rests on professional pedalboard work. The company describes itself as having "a deserved reputation for pro pedalboard solutions"4, and its artist page says it has been lucky enough to work with some of the biggest names in music over more than two decades1. MusicRadar reported that the G2 switching system is used on the pedalboards and racks of artists including Radiohead, Noel Gallagher, Guthrie Govan, Graham Coxon and Devin Townsend2.
Guitar World has described Steinhardt as "the man behind GigRig, building pedalboards for the stars and supplying top-tier pro kit for pedal obsessives"8. Beyond the switching systems themselves, the company offers custom pedalboard building services and a custom Power Path Diagram power planning service, so a player's board can be designed and powered around their own setup9.
The GigRig's gear also shows up constantly on That Pedal Show, where it is used in the demos themselves: the Humdinger, G3S, G3, QMX2, QMX4, ABY Baby and Three2One have all appeared among the pedals and equipment used in episodes of the show101112.
Founded by Daniel Steinhardt
The GigRig was founded by Daniel Steinhardt. Premier Guitar noted that "GigRig's Daniel Steinhardt has been building them for a decade" in its review of the G2, adding that "the experience shows"13. Steinhardt designs the products in-house: the Latchmo, for example, was "developed in-house by Daniel Steinhardt"14.
Steinhardt is also a public face of the pedal world. MusicRadar describes That Pedal Show as "the YouTube show in which former Guitarist editor Mick Taylor and TheGigRig's Daniel Steinhardt play through stompboxes"3. As the show's founders put it themselves:
"Dan and Mick started That Pedal Show because they're nuts about great guitar sounds."
His reach extends into other makers' products too. MusicRadar's review of the Keeley D&M Drive notes that Steinhardt, "of TheGigRig", specified the Drive section of that pedal3, and Guitar World reported that Steinhardt and The GigRig team contribute 15 percent of the cost of every Hamstead Soundworks Ascent footswitch to charity16.
What The GigRig makes
The GigRig's catalog centers on switching pedals and pedalboard control, with a range of utility pedals around them567.
| Product | What it is |
|---|---|
| G2 | Effects pedalboard switching system, launched 2013, described by the maker as "the industry standard"52 |
| G3 | Effects pedal switching system, "the new standard in professional effects pedalboard control"6 |
| G3 Atom | MIDI control for pedalboard effects switching, built on the legacy of the G217 |
| G3S Atom | Effects pedal switching system18 |
| More or Less | Expression control that can be used on a pedalboard, in a rack, or off-stage behind an amplifier19 |
| Latchmo | Latching footswitch with two independent channels in one small enclosure20 |
| PLUS2 | Adds 2 extra mono remote switches to expand any pedalboard21 |
Other products in the range include the QMX2 and QMX4 switchers, the ABY Baby and the Three2One, all of which have appeared in use on That Pedal Show1112.
The More or Less illustrates the company's attention to detail: it has internal dip switches that let a player choose the curve for their expression pedal19. The G3 Extension Kit, reported by MusicRadar, is designed for players who want their pedalboard behind the amp or in a rack off-stage while being controlled by a floor controller on stage2.
How long has The GigRig been building pedalboards?
The company states it has over two decades of experience working on pedalboards for leading musicians1. Its G2 switching system, launched in 2013, was described by MusicRadar in 2020 as "an industry leader for effects pedal switching systems since its launch in 2013"2, and Premier Guitar's review of the G2 noted Steinhardt had already been building looper/switchers for a decade at that point13.
The range (9)
| Type | Pedals |
|---|---|
| MIDI | TheGigRig AutoPot |
| Multi-effects | TheGigRig Wetter Box |
| Switching | The GigRig G3, The GigRig G3 Atom, The GigRig G3S Atom, The GigRig Latchmo, TheGigRig G2, TheGigRig QuarterMaster QMX |
| Volume | The GigRig More or Less |
Questions
Who founded The GigRig?
The GigRig was founded by Daniel Steinhardt. He has been building pedalboard switching systems for over a decade and is also known as co-presenter of That Pedal Show on YouTube alongside former Guitarist editor Mick Taylor.
What does The GigRig make?
The GigRig makes effects pedal switching systems, including the G2, G3, G3S and G3 Atom, plus utility pedals such as the Latchmo, More or Less, QMX switchers, ABY Baby and Three2One. It also offers custom pedalboard building and Power Path Diagram power planning services.
Does The GigRig build custom pedalboards?
Yes. The GigRig offers various custom pedalboard services along with a custom Power Path Diagram power planning service, so a player can have a board designed and wired around their own pedals and power needs.
How long has The GigRig been building pedalboards?
The company says it has over two decades of experience working on all manner of pedalboards for leading musicians. Its G2 switching system, launched in 2013, was described by MusicRadar as an industry leader for effects pedal switching systems.
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