Pedalboards

krykos · #1 (**permalink**) 17th July 2008 , 04:42 PM

I'm getting to the point where I have so many pedals that I need somewhere to house them all where they won't get damaged and so they're easy to transport, so I'm looking for a pedalboard. The problem is that I've looked online (Google Products), and the price is unbelievably expensive (typically £60-100). The only ones I can really afford will also be unable to contain my Banshee Rocktron (which is a brick really).

I can understand that the materials needed to build it have to be strong, and that there's a need for AC wires, but this is like a 200% mark-up on the price paid to make it. I got my Korg Mini-KP for less than this.

So can anyone suggest a good, relatively inexpensive pedalboard that won't blow a hole in my funds?

belezabaub · #2 (**permalink**) 17th July 2008 , 10:57 PM

You could make one. I have heard of guys making them, have a search on google, some people take it to the extreme but others just want to keep their pedals all together so they are easy to carry around. The good thing about making it yourself is you'll be able to put all your pedals exactly where you want them. With a little bit of thought and a little bit of planning it'll be better in the long run, you could even make it out of some sort of a case so you can close it up make it easy to transport pedals.

krykos · #3 (**permalink**) 17th July 2008 , 11:21 PM

The main problem I can think with DIYing it is that the better pedalboards come with AC adaptors, which is useful as it decreases reliance on 9V batteries. I wouldn't trust myself in trying to deal with mains electronics. Plus, laziness is another battle.

DanniBlue · #4 (**permalink**) 18th July 2008 , 10:22 AM

Your mains supply issue could easily be resolved using the "Visual Sound 1 Spot Power Supply":
Visual Sound 1 Spot Power Supply at DV247.COM

Go on - get your tools out....

bluebearddub · #5 (**permalink**) 29th September 2008 , 08:32 PM

get a dc brick, some carpet tyles , a sheet of marine ply for about a tenner or in a skip, some patch bay leads and gaffa tape, make a box witht the ply, drill some cable holes in it, cover it with the carpet tile and either staple it down or glue it with a strong carpet adhesive, drill out an exit hole for your cables so they are nice and neat and he presto bobs your auntie, shouldnt cost you more than 30quid and a bit of elbow grease.

Hides-His-Eyes · #6 (**permalink**) 15th January 2009 , 04:28 PM

I'm in a similar situation. DIY is not viable because it's not the BOARD, that's the problem, it's transporting it safely and setting it up on stage quickly. This summer i might just have to bite the bullet and buy a boss one.

Power supply: 1-spot and godlyke make exceptional power supplies and my godlyke came with a 5* daisy chain and a whole bunch of adapters. I'd almost be uncomfortable using an included power supply because i know what my pedals need in terms of current and i like to know what i'm using... I've blown power supplies before by overloading them (and not cheap shitty ones)

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#1 (permalink) 17th July 2008 , 04:42 PM
krykos Spectrum Idoliser Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 275	Pedalboards I'm getting to the point where I have so many pedals that I need somewhere to house them all where they won't get damaged and so they're easy to transport, so I'm looking for a pedalboard. The problem is that I've looked online (Google Products), and the price is unbelievably expensive (typically £60-100). The only ones I can really afford will also be unable to contain my Banshee Rocktron (which is a brick really). I can understand that the materials needed to build it have to be strong, and that there's a need for AC wires, but this is like a 200% mark-up on the price paid to make it. I got my Korg Mini-KP for less than this. So can anyone suggest a good, relatively inexpensive pedalboard that won't blow a hole in my funds? ______________________________ "The day we start thinking about what the audience wants we're going to make bad choices" - Andrew Stanton
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#3 (permalink) 17th July 2008 , 11:21 PM
krykos Spectrum Idoliser Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: London Posts: 275	The main problem I can think with DIYing it is that the better pedalboards come with AC adaptors, which is useful as it decreases reliance on 9V batteries. I wouldn't trust myself in trying to deal with mains electronics. Plus, laziness is another battle. ______________________________ "The day we start thinking about what the audience wants we're going to make bad choices" - Andrew Stanton
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#4 (permalink) 18th July 2008 , 10:22 AM
DanniBlue DV Staff Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1	power supply for pedals Your mains supply issue could easily be resolved using the "Visual Sound 1 Spot Power Supply": Visual Sound 1 Spot Power Supply at DV247.COM Go on - get your tools out....
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#2 (permalink) 17th July 2008 , 10:57 PM
belezabaub Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 5	You could make one. I have heard of guys making them, have a search on google, some people take it to the extreme but others just want to keep their pedals all together so they are easy to carry around. The good thing about making it yourself is you'll be able to put all your pedals exactly where you want them. With a little bit of thought and a little bit of planning it'll be better in the long run, you could even make it out of some sort of a case so you can close it up make it easy to transport pedals.
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#5 (permalink) 29th September 2008 , 08:32 PM
bluebearddub Super Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 241	get a dc brick, some carpet tyles , a sheet of marine ply for about a tenner or in a skip, some patch bay leads and gaffa tape, make a box witht the ply, drill some cable holes in it, cover it with the carpet tile and either staple it down or glue it with a strong carpet adhesive, drill out an exit hole for your cables so they are nice and neat and he presto bobs your auntie, shouldnt cost you more than 30quid and a bit of elbow grease.
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#6 (permalink) 15th January 2009 , 04:28 PM
Hides-His-Eyes Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 44	I'm in a similar situation. DIY is not viable because it's not the BOARD, that's the problem, it's transporting it safely and setting it up on stage quickly. This summer i might just have to bite the bullet and buy a boss one. Power supply: 1-spot and godlyke make exceptional power supplies and my godlyke came with a 5* daisy chain and a whole bunch of adapters. I'd almost be uncomfortable using an included power supply because i know what my pedals need in terms of current and i like to know what i'm using... I've blown power supplies before by overloading them (and not cheap shitty ones)
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