Entries for October, 2011

Mastermind GT update

It’s been an unbelievably long time since our last installment of the Mastermind GT Chronicles. Since then, we’ve not only been busy with the Rack Gizmo product release, but also been implementing a huge amount of changes on the Mastermind GT itself. After all the trials and tribulations, I think we have a design that [...]

Mini Rack Rig Diagram

In an earlier post, we listed the goals for our Mini Rack project and had a preliminary list of gear. The rack is just starting to come together, and I’ve finally drawn up a rig diagram for it. We’re running six pedals and an effects processor using the 4 cable method. It’s pretty similar to [...]

The Next Generation of Pro Level Effect Switching Systems

RJM MUSIC TECHNOLOGY INTRODUCES THE RACK GIZMO   The Next Generation of Pro Level Effect Switching Systems SAN DIEGO, Calif. – The Rack Gizmo is the new flagship switching product of the RJM Music line. For years now, professional and amateur players alike have been relying on RJM Music Technology effect switching systems to be [...]

Unstrung Hero – Scott Appleton (Guitar Tech for Alex Lifeson and Phil Collen)

This month we chose Scott Appleton, as our Unstrung Hero. Scott is currently the guitar tech  for Phil Collen of Def Leppard. Last summer, he was teching for Alex Lifeson of Rush. We started the Unstrung Hero award because we think a lot of the guitar techs and rig builders don’t get the attention they deserve [...]