My Seussian rig

[metropolis_4]

Putting together a rig for Seussical and the Bad Cat seemed too perfect for a show with The Cat in The Hat!

So I’m playing my Strat through a Fat Rat into a Bad Cat. How about that!

 

[Jarick]

Honestly that just looks like a perfect rig for what you do.

 

[Mongillo19]

You aren't kidding that you like to play the role!

That's fantastic

 

[metropolis_4]

Honestly that just looks like a perfect rig for what you do.

Is that a hint?


It really is the most perfect rig I can imagine for this work.

I love when I show up with 4 instruments and the sound guy asks “how many channels do you need?” And I can answer “how many do you want?”

 

[metropolis_4]

You aren't kidding that you like to play the role!

That's fantastic

I complain a lot about my digital gear, but I really do think it’s fun having all the options to build whatever rig is matching the feel or theme of the show.

Somehow it makes it more enjoyable for me to play the shows

 

[JiveTurkey]

I sure do like black Strat and Axe.
No bs; that's the facts.

 

[Jarick]

Is that a hint?


It really is the most perfect rig I can imagine for this work.

I love when I show up with 4 instruments and the sound guy asks “how many channels do you need?” And I can answer “how many do you want?”

Honestly I think someone with your gig should have a good digital rig at least as an option, and the Axe FX 3 + FC-12 is probably the best/most versatile digital rig on the market. Especially as you have non-electric instruments in the mix, and you don't have to worry about trying to run monitors on top of guitar amps, etc.

 

[yeky83]

So I’m playing my Strat through a Fat Rat into a Bad Cat. How about that!

I sure do like black Strat and Axe.
No bs; that's the facts.

Love it.

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White=Acoustic, how do you see white?

 

[metropolis_4]

Honestly I think someone with your gig should have a good digital rig at least as an option, and the Axe FX 3 + FC-12 is probably the best/most versatile digital rig on the market. Especially as you have non-electric instruments in the mix, and you don't have to worry about trying to run monitors on top of guitar amps, etc.

Yeah, the acoustic instruments is the big one that always keeps me in digital because I start thinking even if I had an analog electric rig I’d still need a way to process all the acoustic instruments and switch between instruments. The best way to handle that is with something digital, and then I start thinking if I’ve already got something digital for the acoustics I might as well just use that for electric too instead of hauling a whole second rig.

I’ve though about building out something like a board with multiple analog preamps and some effects with a MIDI switcher to handle the acoustic stuff, but the problem is it starts taking up too much space and I often don’t have much room in the pit. Especially floor space.

 

[metropolis_4]

Love it.

White=Acoustic, how do you see white?

Those are actually references for my color coded 1/4” cords to plug in the instruments

I use cords with a color wrap on the end so I can keep them straight

 

[DrewJD82]

You know what I think would be fun? Any one of us sitting in on one of Metrop’s gigs, completely unprepared, knowing zero of the music, no guidesheets or preset rundowns…..just sit down and go for it.

 

[TubeStack]

Putting together a rig for Seussical and the Bad Cat seemed too perfect for a show with The Cat in The Hat!

So I’m playing my Strat through a Fat Rat into a Bad Cat. How about that!

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Hey, I played guitar for a high school production of that musical, using mostly the regular score. It was hectic but fun.

Are you playing any of the banjo parts?

 

[KHAAAAAAANNNNNNN!!!!!!!!]

I'd like this rig in a house.
I'd like this rig with a mouse.
I'd like this rig here or there.
I'd like this rig anywhere.
I'd like this rig because hot damn.
I'd like this rig SAM I AM!!!!!!!!

 

[Frodebro]

You know what I think would be fun? Any one of us sitting in on one of Metrop’s gigs, completely unprepared, knowing zero of the music, no guidesheets or preset rundowns…..just sit down and go for it.

“Hey man, I blow a little harp. Can I sit in with your band?”

 

[la szum]

You know what I think would be fun? Any one of us sitting in on one of Metrop’s gigs, completely unprepared, knowing zero of the music, no guidesheets or preset rundowns…..just sit down and go for it.

 

[Mongillo19]

“Hey man, I blow a little harp. Can I sit in with your band?”

 

[paisleywookiee]

I'd like this rig in a house.
I'd like this rig with a mouse.
I'd like this rig here or there.
I'd like this rig anywhere.
I'd like this rig because hot damn.
I'd like this rig SAM I AM!!!!!!!!

Would you play it in a bar?
Could you play it in a car?
Would you play it for a czar?

 

[Frodebro]

Would you play it in a bar?
Could you play it in a car?
Would you play it for a czar?

Will it get me paid?
Will it get me laid?

 

[KHAAAAAAANNNNNNN!!!!!!!!]

Would you play it in a bar?
Could you play it in a car?
Would you play it for a czar?

I'd like this rig in a bar.
I'd like this rig in a car.
I'd play this rig for any czar.
I yearn to have this stellar rig.
This oafish sod might get the gig.

 

[paisleywookiee]

I'd like this rig in a bar.
I'd like this rig in a car.
I'd play this rig for any czar.
I yearn to have this stellar rig.
This oafish sod might get the gig.

But do not go wrestle a pig
And do not go smoke a cig
But feel free to pick up a girl that’s big
Just as long as she’s not wearing a wig