What kind of pedalboard you guys using?

[aeroic]

This is an older revision of my pedal board. I've removed the Line6 Mod pedal, and put a BYO Big Muff Fuzz pedal and Electro-harmonix Small stone phaser pedal.

Under the board there is a Shure ULX4 wireless, a Axess Electronics BS2, a Voodoo Pedal Power 2, and all the necessary cabling

Can't wait for Klark to finish wiring my new rack up. He's also changing the pedalboard a bit. We are putting plugs on the back for my wireless antennae, modding my Ground Control Pro to add 2-more instant access switches on the top left / right (basically wiring a switch to the pedal 1/2 jacks). Can't wait!

 

[EWSEthan]

Nick, if you picked up a Boss TU-2 tuner, you could ditch the Axess piece. The Boss pedals have a nice buffer.

There's no way in hell I'd ditch my Axess BS2 for a TU-2 tuner. The Axess unit is awesome, and no way I'd believe a TU-2 would be "as good" as Mario's gear.

Its not. Ive used them both. TU-2 is a fine tuner, but as a buffer there is no comparison.

 

[Kiteboarder]

BTW, you can buy some big rubber feet like the ones used under amp heads, stack 2 on each side on the back of a board using a long through bolt, put nothing in the front, and voila... Angled board.

 

[jlbaxe]

Hey Matt,
What are you using for a power supply? I couldn't tell if you had a PP2+ under the board...

Yep, there is a PP2+ under there. Thats one of the things I just love about pedal train. The PP2+ can take up some valuable board real estate (though I have an excess of space on this particular board but the regular pedaltrain was a TAD too small) so having it under is a big plus IMO. That and I have gotten used to needing an angled board now. My last home built one was flat and it really is a big difference.

I guess it is personal preference. I asked my friend who gigs twice a week and he said the angle board of the Pedaltrain was no big deal to him over my Furman. In fact, I think it is best to just use risers and save space. I don't like that the Voodoo PP2+ does not take standard plugs, only AC adapters!

Why would you want standard 3-prong plugs? That makes no sense. Then it would be HUGE. The pedal power was meant to get rid of all of the wall warts on a rig. I've been using the Voodoo Labs Pedal Power for over 5-6 years. I am powering all of my pedal board with it. If it's good enough for every pro rig, then it's good enough / small enough for me. Your comment makes no sense to me. I've not found very many pedals (minus the Whammy) that it won't power.

I've had flat boards and angled boards. I definitely prefer my angeled trailer trash pedal board. Having risers is cool too though, but I think the way Rooster @ Trailer Trash does his stuff is the best designs out there.

Eric

Wont power my Hartman Germanium fuzz either. He has to have his own thingy because of reverse polarity and grounding. Only way I can get it to work and sound right is with a 9volt battery. Tried one spot with the rev adapter also and a 9 volt plug to plug adapter.

 

[aeroic]

Hey Matt,
What are you using for a power supply? I couldn't tell if you had a PP2+ under the board...

Yep, there is a PP2+ under there. Thats one of the things I just love about pedal train. The PP2+ can take up some valuable board real estate (though I have an excess of space on this particular board but the regular pedaltrain was a TAD too small) so having it under is a big plus IMO. That and I have gotten used to needing an angled board now. My last home built one was flat and it really is a big difference.

I guess it is personal preference. I asked my friend who gigs twice a week and he said the angle board of the Pedaltrain was no big deal to him over my Furman. In fact, I think it is best to just use risers and save space. I don't like that the Voodoo PP2+ does not take standard plugs, only AC adapters!

Why would you want standard 3-prong plugs? That makes no sense. Then it would be HUGE. The pedal power was meant to get rid of all of the wall warts on a rig. I've been using the Voodoo Labs Pedal Power for over 5-6 years. I am powering all of my pedal board with it. If it's good enough for every pro rig, then it's good enough / small enough for me. Your comment makes no sense to me. I've not found very many pedals (minus the Whammy) that it won't power.

I've had flat boards and angled boards. I definitely prefer my angeled trailer trash pedal board. Having risers is cool too though, but I think the way Rooster @ Trailer Trash does his stuff is the best designs out there.

Eric

Wont power my Hartman Germanium fuzz either. He has to have his own thingy because of reverse polarity and grounding. Only way I can get it to work and sound right is with a 9volt battery. Tried one spot with the rev adapter also and a 9 volt plug to plug adapter.

Get an adaptor for the Voodoo that does reverse polarity. I have 2-3 sitting around. Also I have a couple that do 9V -> barrel conversion too.

Eric

 

[jlbaxe]

Luv that pedal board Eric. I need one for my GCP,2 Boss Vol/exp pedals, Dunlop Q535, Morley bad horsie II and X2 wireless when I get it. I like the light also.

"Get an adaptor for the Voodoo that does reverse polarity. I have 2-3 sitting around. Also I have a couple that do 9V -> barrel conversion too."
Eric

I just through a 9 volt in it. I have those adapters also. The Hartman might go on the board also but i need to finish sending Jeff some money (and I guess my amp head sent) for that Mod I sent him the $450 for the mod itself. Also picked up the TC spacial chorus that was on here.

 

[rsm]

I was thinking of making my own out of something like this: http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/product.php?pid=385&

I don't have many pedals, and I would add a power strip to the side for the wallwarts, not worth getting a pedal power at this point. I could do with an 24" x 12" board. Still more of a rack guy. If I can get my Vox ToneLab LE to do what I need it would be perfect, I plan to spend more time with it eventually.

Here is what I would have on the pedal board:

A --> Zoom G2 ---> Bose T1 channel 1
AB
B --> JangleBox --> Liverpool --> British ---> Glass Nexus ---> Bose T1 channel 2

I could run a line to the GN near the Bose so it wouldn't be on the floor. I'm considering a Boost RVB in place of the GN for a grab and go solution. Keeping the GN, just too big for a board IMO. MIDI Mouse is used to change presets in the GN. I run this into my Bose as FRFR set-up, so no preamp / amp / cab needed.

Here is what I have, still looking at placement before getting all the patch cables and sizing a board:

 

[jlbaxe]

Won't dull knives so u can use it to prepare dinner before the gig.

 

[Doubleneck]

Here's mine.

 

[rsm]

Won't dull knives so u can use it to prepare dinner before the gig.

And sanitary too! "...is considered the strongest and lightest of all cutting board materials." What's not to like?


They have other materials too, different colors and thickness, and will cut / edge it to your specifications at no additional cost.
http://www.tapplastics.com/shop/category.php?bid=24&PHPSESSID=200906022028521338603520

I can't remember where I saw an example board that someone made, that's how I got the link. Probably at TGP?

 

[richedie]

Nick, if you picked up a Boss TU-2 tuner, you could ditch the Axess piece. The Boss pedals have a nice buffer.

There's no way in hell I'd ditch my Axess BS2 for a TU-2 tuner. The Axess unit is awesome, and no way I'd believe a TU-2 would be "as good" as Mario's gear. For me, there's no way I'd give up my peterson tuner. By far and away the most accurate tuner I've ever owned.

Eric

Hi Eric! I have just never found those buffer pedals to do much. I found them to be a bit of hype. In the end, we couldn't hear much difference one way or the other especially in the context of the band. I am more about bang for the buck these days. I never had one issue with my Boss TU-2 or Boss TU-12 so I stick with those for now. I had two Peterson Strobes die on me in three years so I stay away! LOL. My tech had one die this year.

 

[richedie]

[Why would you want standard 3-prong plugs? That makes no sense. Then it would be HUGE. The pedal power was meant to get rid of all of the wall warts on a rig. I've been using the Voodoo Labs Pedal Power for over 5-6 years. I am powering all of my pedal board with it. If it's good enough for every pro rig, then it's good enough / small enough for me. Your comment makes no sense to me. I've not found very many pedals (minus the Whammy) that it won't power.

I've had flat boards and angled boards. I definitely prefer my angeled trailer trash pedal board. Having risers is cool too though, but I think the way Rooster @ Trailer Trash does his stuff is the best designs out there.

Eric

Eric, I see your thoughts now man. I didn't realize with the Pedalpower you could run pedals that typically use wallwarts! Ahah! Gotcha, that is nice!
So, I guess they have special power adapters that eliminate wallwarts and three prong adapters, etc? Some pedals have huge power supplies.

Well, I tried a friend's Pedaltrain Pro and it was huge...way larger than my Furman and not sure I need that set up. The angled board didn't thrill me as much as I thought, but I do understand the benefits. Like I said, if we gigged a lot, maybe but we are small time. LOL
I am going to try the pedal risers first, then go from there!

 

[aeroic]

[Why would you want standard 3-prong plugs? That makes no sense. Then it would be HUGE. The pedal power was meant to get rid of all of the wall warts on a rig. I've been using the Voodoo Labs Pedal Power for over 5-6 years. I am powering all of my pedal board with it. If it's good enough for every pro rig, then it's good enough / small enough for me. Your comment makes no sense to me. I've not found very many pedals (minus the Whammy) that it won't power.

I've had flat boards and angled boards. I definitely prefer my angeled trailer trash pedal board. Having risers is cool too though, but I think the way Rooster @ Trailer Trash does his stuff is the best designs out there.

Eric

Eric, I see your thoughts now man. I didn't realize with the Pedalpower you could run pedals that typically use wallwarts! Ahah! Gotcha, that is nice!
So, I guess they have special power adapters that eliminate wallwarts and three prong adapters, etc? Some pedals have huge power supplies.

Well, I tried a friend's Pedaltrain Pro and it was huge...way larger than my Furman and not sure I need that set up. The angled board didn't thrill me as much as I thought, but I do understand the benefits. Like I said, if we gigged a lot, maybe but we are small time. LOL
I am going to try the pedal risers first, then go from there!

There are different sized pedaltrain boards though man.

 

[aeroic]

Nick, if you picked up a Boss TU-2 tuner, you could ditch the Axess piece. The Boss pedals have a nice buffer.

There's no way in hell I'd ditch my Axess BS2 for a TU-2 tuner. The Axess unit is awesome, and no way I'd believe a TU-2 would be "as good" as Mario's gear. For me, there's no way I'd give up my peterson tuner. By far and away the most accurate tuner I've ever owned.

Eric

Hi Eric! I have just never found those buffer pedals to do much. I found them to be a bit of hype. In the end, we couldn't hear much difference one way or the other especially in the context of the band. I am more about bang for the buck these days. I never had one issue with my Boss TU-2 or Boss TU-12 so I stick with those for now. I had two Peterson Strobes die on me in three years so I stay away! LOL. My tech had one die this year.

I disagree with you on the hype. I've used Valvulators and the BS2's, and I notice a considerable difference with them if you use a fair amount of pedals, and also have longer cable runs. Maybe didn't do much for you, but for me it sure did. And Boss TU-2s for tuning is fine...but i've NEVER wanted them inline as they are a big tonesucker.

I've had my peterson for like 3 years now. No way in hell I would want anything different. Most accurate tuner I've ever owned. Much better than a TU-2 for sure. I run mine all the time, and I never stomp on it, as it's split out of the loop w/ the BS2. I'd buy a new one ever year even if it still messed up. I always have a backup tuner in my Lexicon MPXG2 if needed.

There's a reason why you always see a peterson strobe tuner in every luthier's shop I've been into...in a lot of orchestra rooms, etc.

 

[richedie]

Nah, I don't hear a big difference man. If I run straight into my Egnater and then go through my pedals which includes the Boss tuner, I don't hear much if any difference. I watched a test where they had 5 guitarists in a blind test. Back and forth through the amp straight and then with 5 Boss pedals and nobody could tell the difference. I know what my ears tell me and there is no difference, if there is, it is so small, who cares. Just my opinion bro.

I totally understand on the tuner thing, but I won't keep buying em. My Korg is just as accurate and I could mount that to my board, but the Boss is so easy and reliable plus is the industry standard so I just use it.

 

[warlok1965]

I recently picked up a Turbo Tuner and it kicks serious ass. It's a strobe so it is super accurate, and the note-tracking is faster than anything I've seen.

Here's a comparison between the TT and a Strobostomp:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bY9H7ec6_0

 

[Klark]

Ever tried to use a strobe tuner onstage while buzzed? I've done it, and almost puked every time. I'm now using a Korg DT10 which is nice & easy to read when drunk, and it's buffer sounds excellent.

 

[jlbaxe]

Ever tried to use a strobe tuner onstage while buzzed? I've done it, and almost puked every time. I'm now using a Korg DT10 which is nice & easy to read when drunk, and it's buffer sounds excellent.

alright!!!! Cool but I can't play buzzed. I sound crappier then I normally do.

 

[Kiteboarder]

I recently picked up a Turbo Tuner and it kicks serious ass. It's a strobe so it is super accurate, and the note-tracking is faster than anything I've seen.

Here's a comparison between the TT and a Strobostomp:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8bY9H7ec6_0

I picked up a Turbo Tuner as well recently. I really like it.

By the way, I need to release some photos of my board project soon. There is a thread with the beginning of my board story here...


viewtopic.php?f=26&t=41882

 

[MkIV]

I'm just about to start building my own pedalboard from scratch. Just got to pick up some more plywood and finish my custom made midicontroller (nothing fancy really - just going to upgrade an old ART X-11 with a new casing and heavy duty foot swiches)...