If you're new to guitar pedals and want to build your first pedalboard, this video breaks down 5 essential pedals every beginner should check out! I’ll show you exactly how I use them, how to chain them, and how they shape your tone.
Big thanks to @daddarioandco for helping make this video happen.
Their expandable pedalboard + power setup is super clean, portable, and easy to use.
Check it out if you're building a board of your own!
Gear Used in this Video:
XPND Pedalboard - https://amzn.to/42shevW
XPND Pedal Power Battery Kit - https://amzn.to/4nEcLia
XPND Mic Stand - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/bOBGB6
XPND Pedal Noise Isolator - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/3JKjNA
D'Addario American Stage Cable - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/Bn3xM4
Flat Patch Cables - https://amzn.to/4mZBGN0
D'Addario Pedal Tuner - https://amzn.to/4nDbk3q
Boss RC-1 Looper - https://amzn.to/47NTMgo
Mini Wah - https://amzn.to/46HhLN6
Marty Schwartz I'll Be Back Delay Pedal - Sold Out
Marty Schwartzinator Overdrive Pedal - Sold Out
More Guitar Resources:
? Get my FREE Guitar Guide PDF—packed with chords, scales, triads, arpeggios, and more: https://www.martymusic.com/the-ultimate-guitar-guide-ebook
? More Guitar Lessons & FREE Courses: https://www.martymusic.com/free-courses
Follow me everywhere: https://linktr.ee/martyschwartz
Check out the Epiphone Marty Schwartz ES-335 Guitar - https://sweetwater.sjv.io/xkQ6Zy
Free Boss Katana Patches - https://bosstoneexchange.com/creator/125b3da8-184c-48b5-83d8-cbcbe9a15807/?utm_source=share
My Favorite Guitar + Filming Gear at Sweetwater https://imp.i114863.net/e4A326
My Favorite Guitar + Filming Gear at Amazon https://www.amazon.com/shop/martymusic
Disclosure: I only recommend products I would use myself and all opinions expressed here are my own. The link above is an affiliate link, that at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission on.
0:00 – Intro Jam
0:45 – Gear Rundown (XPND, Power, Cables, Isolator)
2:12 – Pedal #1: Tuner
4:01 – Pedal #2: Overdrive
6:07 – Pedal #3: Wah
8:19 – Pedal #4: Delay
13:04 – Pedal #5: Looper
18:32 – Final Thoughts + Pedalboard Advice