These are the rules:
Please post pictures of your rig ready to go, wired up, passing signal. Passing signal should be a clear link between instrument and amps for the amp categories (if your boards are in those rigs then signal should pass through those). For the pedal boards we are asking that we can see pedals on (not necessarily all) and cables going into and out of the board. If you have a wireless unit please ensure we can see something plugged into a guitar and the wireless receiver on. If your amp has a standby it can be in the standby position as volume may be an issue depending on where and when you’re taking said pics. As long as I see that the amp is on, we’re good (plus flipping off standby isn’t really a hard thing to do at a gig).
This is not a "gear collection" contest. It's all about the RIG.
Maximum of 2 guitars in the rig picture. For the same reason as above.
Pictures used on previous BOTRs will not be allowed. Please take a new picture for this contest. If you would like to do Rig Rundown videos for your categories those are also encouraged and accepted. Have some fun with this.
You can enter multiple categories if you have different rigs. But only one entry per category is allowed. For example if you have a combo and a 1/2 stack you can enter both categories. If you have 2 half-stacks, pick your best one and enter once in that category. The one exception to this the stereo/WDW/multi amp category.
Best Vintage Rig rules are the same as last year. To qualify, only the head or combo must be from the 1980s or earlier. If you have a vintage guitar to go along with said amp and cab for authenticity, even better.
Budget Rig category will be sub $1K fair market value.
The post threads will be open Tuesday May 30th until Friday July 7th 3PM EDT. After that point Billy or I will lock the post threads and create voting polls.
Voting starts on the 8th and goes until July 15th. 7 days should be enough for voting.
The winners of each category will then compete for "Best Overall Rig of 2023" From July 16th to July 23rd.
I reserve the right to amend these dates as necessary.
Individual prize winners will be put into a drawing to win one of two bundles of strings.
Grand Prize pool consists of a Caroline Crom pedal, a Focusrite 2i2 Gen 1, a MXR Timmy,a Kaisertronics DAMN treble booster and a MCP Blackbelt rewired by me (replaced the lead as it was cut short/spliced) so far. As prizes are donated, we will add more of them if we get them.
Contest is open to all GGF members with 10 posts or more.
Creating alts for voting purposes will automatically disqualify you, not to mention you will also get some days off.
Inviting new members to join and vote is not only allowed, it is encouraged! Help spread the word about GGF!
Finally, please keep the post threads for gear pictures only and take all the discussion to this thread. That will keep things easier.
