I finally got around to buying a couple of EHX pedalbags; so I’m challenging myself to come up with variations on possible portable rigs.

Here were the limitations I set for myself:

1. I don’t count my BOSS TU-2 Tuner or any graphic EQ I use. Both can be stored in my guitar case for travel purposes.
2. I can only use as many EHX pedals as will fit in the EHX pedalbag when zipped and closed.
3. The front pocket is for the surge protector only.
4. The M-Audio EXP expression pedal, or one of the EHX treadle pedals are the only pedals that are allowed to sit outside of the pedal-board during setup, but they still have to fit inside of the pedalbag when zipped and closed.
5. I can only choose 1 guitar.
6. I can only choose 1 amp, and I have to be able to carry the amp in one hand.

So here’s variation number 1 –

The Synth Rig

1. Fender CIJ 1992 Reissue Mustang
2. Electro-Harmonix Mike Matthews Dirt Road Special solid state amp w/ built in Small Stone phase shifter
3. Electro-Harmonix pedalbag with surge protector
4. Little Muff Pi (vintage)
5. H.O.G. with expression pedal
6. Micro Synthesizer Reissue
7. Soul Preacher (vintage)
8. 16 Second Digital Delay Reissue
9. Holy Grail (original)
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More rigs to come…