Custom pedalboard builds · Houston, TX · Ships nationwide
Hand-wired. Road-tested.
Built for how you play.
Custom pedalboards for players who need a rig that works every single night. 300+ builds, 17 years at the bench, every connection soldered by hand.
300+
rigs built
17
years at the bench
4-8 wk
typical turnaround
Mason has built rigs for
- Andy Timmons
- Oz Noy
- Michael Landau
- Kirk Fletcher
- Josh Smith
- Matt Schofield
Built around you
We build for how you actually play.
Touring rigs
Built to survive the road. Reinforced mounting, redundant power and cable management that holds up night after night. For players who can't afford a bad show.
Studio boards
Ultra-quiet signal chain, flexible routing for different sessions and instant recall. When the red light is on, your tone is ready.
Worship rigs
Clean ambient tones, smooth gain staging and silent preset switching. Pad swells to driven leads without touching a knob.
Home player boards
You don't tour, but your tone still matters. Clean layout, proper power, no noise, and a board that makes you want to play more.
Flip it over
The part nobody sees.
It's not a pedalboard with cables plugged in. It's an engineered system. Keep scrolling.
Look closer
Every cable cut to length.
No coiled slack stuffed under the board. Each run is measured, cut and routed for that one spot.
Closer
Every joint soldered by hand.
The same two sets of hands on every connection. Nothing crimped, nothing rushed.
All the way in
Power and signal never cross.
Isolated supplies and separated runs, so your drives stop picking up hum from your digital gear.
Every build, every time
No shortcuts. Down to the solder.
Fully isolated power
Clean, isolated power for every pedal. No shared grounds, no hum. Designed around your pedals' actual draw.
Hand-soldered connections
Every joint hand-soldered with premium components and inspected. No daisy chains, no weak points.
Engineered signal path
Pedal order, buffer placement, loop routing and cable lengths planned before we build.
Road-tested before it ships
Powered up, signal-tested and stress-tested at the shop, so problems never reach your stage.
Clean cable management
Custom-cut cables, proper strain relief and routing that stays put on the road.
Lifetime support
Swap a pedal, add MIDI later, something acting weird. Call us. We pick up.
How it works
Five steps from call to stage-ready.
You know exactly what's happening at every stage.
- 1
Free consultation
30-minute video call. Show us your rig and tell us what's driving you nuts. We map out a plan.
Day 1
- 2
Design and planning
Wiring diagram, power layout, signal chain order and parts list. Every detail documented before we pick up a soldering iron.
Week 1
- 3
Ship your pedals
We send a prepaid label. On arrival we photograph everything and confirm the build spec.
- 4
The build
Hand-soldered connections, custom-cut cables, isolated power, engineered signal path. Road-tested before it ships.
Weeks 2 to 7
- 5
Play and support
Your rig ships back fully insured and ready to plug in. Ongoing support included.
Weeks 4 to 8
Recent builds
300+ rigs. One at a time.
From the players
“200+ shows a year. Board hasn't let me down once.”
Three weeks on the road, not a single issue. I used to bring a backup board to every show. Don't anymore.
Kevin M.
Three tours. Two continents. Zero issues. That's the review.
Dustin A.
Jacob talked me OUT of buying 3 pedals I didn't need. Saved me like $600. Then built something way better with what I had. Rare to find someone who doesn't just try to upsell you.
Chris P.
the noise floor dropped so much I genuinely thought something was unplugged lol. nope just quiet now
Tyler R.
Was skeptical about the price honestly. After the first gig I got it. Worth every penny.
Brian K.
My tech looked at the wiring and said "whoever did this actually gives a damn." Yep.
Will E.
200+ shows a year. Board hasn't let me down once.
Danny L.
My band thought I got a new amp. Nope. Same amp, just a proper signal chain now haha
Ethan G.
Recording engineer. The noise floor improvement was measurable. We're talking 6dB quieter. That's significant.
Hunter W.
Spent thousands on gear over the years. This is hands down the single best investment I've made in my tone.
Omar K.
Built my first board with Jacob in 2019. Just sent him my third. Nobody else touches my rigs at this point.
Jared T.
Had a question 6 months after the build. Response in 20 minutes on a Saturday. That kind of support doesn't exist anymore.
Sean O.
Three weeks on the road, not a single issue. I used to bring a backup board to every show. Don't anymore.
Kevin M.
Three tours. Two continents. Zero issues. That's the review.
Dustin A.
Jacob talked me OUT of buying 3 pedals I didn't need. Saved me like $600. Then built something way better with what I had. Rare to find someone who doesn't just try to upsell you.
Chris P.
the noise floor dropped so much I genuinely thought something was unplugged lol. nope just quiet now
Tyler R.
Was skeptical about the price honestly. After the first gig I got it. Worth every penny.
Brian K.
My tech looked at the wiring and said "whoever did this actually gives a damn." Yep.
Will E.
200+ shows a year. Board hasn't let me down once.
Danny L.
My band thought I got a new amp. Nope. Same amp, just a proper signal chain now haha
Ethan G.
Recording engineer. The noise floor improvement was measurable. We're talking 6dB quieter. That's significant.
Hunter W.
Spent thousands on gear over the years. This is hands down the single best investment I've made in my tone.
Omar K.
Built my first board with Jacob in 2019. Just sent him my third. Nobody else touches my rigs at this point.
Jared T.
Had a question 6 months after the build. Response in 20 minutes on a Saturday. That kind of support doesn't exist anymore.
Sean O.
Pricing
Builds start from $1,999 USD
Every rig is different, so every quote is different. Price depends on:
The consultation is free. You get a straight quote. No surprises, no hidden fees.
Free build consultation
Pick a time with Vince.
Vince is one of our builders. 30 minutes on Google Meet: show him your board, tell him what you want it to do, and you get a plan and a straight quote. No sales pitch.
This call is for custom builds and rebuilds. Need help with your tone or a problem on your current board? That's Tone Tutoring.
Rather send us your rig details first? Use the form. No time that works? Email info@therigdr.com.
Common questions about custom builds
How much does a custom pedalboard build cost?
Builds start from $1,999 USD and scale with complexity. Price depends on board size, number of pedals, power requirements, MIDI integration, and cable routing. Every build is quoted individually after your free consultation.
How long does a custom pedalboard build take?
Most builds ship in 4 to 8 weeks depending on complexity and parts sourcing. If you have a tour date or deadline, let us know. We do rush builds.
Do I need to ship my pedals to you?
Yes. We need your actual pedals to ensure proper fitment, cable routing, and power draw. We send a prepaid shipping label and ship your completed rig back fully insured.
What makes a Rig Doctor build different from DIY?
Every connection is hand-soldered with premium components. We use fully isolated power supplies, engineer the signal path for minimum noise, custom-cut every cable to length, and road-test every board before it ships. Plus lifetime support.
Can you build MIDI-controlled pedalboard systems?
Absolutely. MIDI integration is one of our specialties. We work with RJM, Boss ES-8, Morningstar, and other switching systems to give you preset-based control over your entire rig.
Do you offer ongoing support after the build?
Yes. Every build includes ongoing support. If something breaks, if you want to swap a pedal, or if you need advice down the road, we are a phone call away.
Where is The Rig Doctor located?
We are based in Houston, TX and ship nationwide across the United States. The consultation is remote via Google Meet, and your pedals ship to and from our shop.
What happens during the free consultation?
We talk through your rig, your playing style, what is bugging you, and what you want the board to do. Then we put together a build plan with a timeline and a straight quote. 30 minutes, no pressure, no obligation.
2 build spots left in 2026
Your tone is worth getting right.
Stop fighting your rig. Let's build something that actually works.
Pick a time with Vince