Pedalboards

[Here Lies The Fire]

So the concept of paying a bunch for a pedalboard seemed just a little outrageous but I think it's about time I got one.

I have been looking at Trailer Trash Pedalboards and the look pretty good other than that the pricing is confusing and not very straightforward.
What do you think is good to have on a pedalboard (1/4 in/out jacks, power built in, slats other than a solid surface for wiring, etc.) and do you guys know of any good boards out there?

[mauerkraut]

I personally didn't like the powered pedalboard, others may. Routing it was tough as the jacks were in weird place and my signal flow wasn't the same. I would recommend LYT pedalboards or NYC pedalboards. Both great, affordable, travel friendly boards.

For power use either the Visual Sound One spot with daisy chains. They have power adapters to fit all sorts of conversions. Be it polarity, L6, headphone type jack (EHX) and CBAT battery clips.

OR get a power brick. Dunlop, Voodoo Labs, T Rex, Gator, etc.

I use the LYT and a One Spot... though I'm interested in the Dunlop.

[Here Lies The Fire]

http://www.bedroom-boards.com/ ???

Thanks but it looks a little speney... but also awesome. I am thinking something for awesome function with a place to put a power supply or something. (Though my Godlyke Power-All seems to work rather well)

I personally didn't like the powered pedalboard, others may. Routing it was tough as the jacks were in weird place and my signal flow wasn't the same. I would recommend LYT pedalboards or NYC pedalboards. Both great, affordable, travel friendly boards.

How exactly do you rout one of those solid top boards, do you just drill holes for your cables and such, what if you change your mind on pedal placement, etc.
Those NYC boards look awesome and not very expensive... though those LYT boards come with MOTHAFUCKIN FLYTCASES! (those wouldn't get destroyed any time soon.)

[Bassus Sanguinis]

Rockcase by Warwick Flightcases. Sturdy, heavy aluminum cases with lots of room to occupy with fuzz. Works for me.

[theavondon]

DIY! Wal-Mart sells 2" Velcro, and wood is nearly everywhere.

[Bassus Sanguinis]

DIY! Wal-Mart sells 2" Velcro, and wood is nearly everywhere.

that's a great approach to the subject I'd suggest however to check a few boards and cases out, and take notes. It's easier that way to know what You want and what You don't want.

[Bellyheart]

If you're not trying to get power then do it yourself. Save a bundle and enjoy something that you made personally. If you do or don't need more poer, you're in control. If you ask around I'm sure you can borrow some tools if you buy the materials.

...don't go to Wal-mart though...they evil as fuck...like any other place!

[jrmy]

http://www.rondomusic.com/pedalcases.html

ORRRRRRR

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50058512 + http://www.amazon.com/Velcro-Industrial ... B00006RSP1 = PROFIT!!!

[mathias]

Building pedalboards is fun

I'm a fan of these style of pedalboards, made out of IKEA shelves:



Build thread: http://www.tdpri.com/forum/stomp-box/15 ... hread.html

I've been building stuff like this though:

Flat 1/2" MDF with angle iron border.

1/2" MDF in the same size as a Pedaltrain JR so it will fit their gig bags.

[Holy Schnikes]

Building pedalboards is fun

Those look nice mathias! Building a pedalboard would be an awesome project, I may take a crack at it for a smaller board, one to transport easily. That would probably be the most gratifying thing I've ever built.

[mathias]

Building pedalboards is fun

Those look nice mathias! Building a pedalboard would be an awesome project, I may take a crack at it for a smaller board, one to transport easily. That would probably be the most gratifying thing I've ever built.

Still working on learning woodworking and improving. These are ugly but functional. Eventually I'd like to create something that looks good with a $1K instrument and $1K+ amp next to it, loaded with boutique pedals

[mauerkraut]

I personally didn't like the powered pedalboard, others may. Routing it was tough as the jacks were in weird place and my signal flow wasn't the same. I would recommend LYT pedalboards or NYC pedalboards. Both great, affordable, travel friendly boards.

How exactly do you rout one of those solid top boards, do you just drill holes for your cables and such, what if you change your mind on pedal placement, etc.
Those NYC boards look awesome and not very expensive... though those LYT boards come with MOTHAFUCKIN FLYTCASES! (those wouldn't get destroyed any time soon.)

What I do it just wrap the cabling around my 1/4 cables or tuck them around. I'll try to take a shot of it tonight, pretty typical really. I'm moving things around often so I don't velcro or put cables through the board. It's a constant work in progress.

Also that orange IKEA board looks awesome!
And I've read some horror stories about Rondo boards. Reviews say they are very flimsy, but I've never actually encountered one.

[Here Lies The Fire]

http://www.rondomusic.com/pedalcases.html

ORRRRRRR

http://www.ikea.com/us/en/catalog/products/50058512 + http://www.amazon.com/Velcro-Industrial ... B00006RSP1 = PROFIT!!!

Okay I freaking love Rondo Music.. That place is awesome and those cases are so inexpensive! As for the Gorm it seems a little small and not very safe for on the road. (Thinking of building one just for at home though.)

STILL the NYC pedalboards look so appealing...(they even seem to have a Orange Amps style basket weave covering under options.)
LYT boards are nice and priced well but something about them seems a little rickety.
RONDOBOARDS IS ARE THE CHEAP! seriously they look very tempting.

So basically those three have appeared to be the best.

[jrmy]

And I've read some horror stories about Rondo boards. Reviews say they are very flimsy, but I've never actually encountered one.

I've been using the giant Rondo board for several years now, and have not had any significant complaints. After a year and change, I did have to pull up the velcro from the inside and replace it, but that was no big deal - I ended up using indoor/outdoor carpeting, and am very pleased by the results. Are they the strongest, safest, toughest options out there? Not at all. Are they a very good value for the money? In my experience, absolutely.

[modernage]

Those Rondo boards do seem nice for the money. You probably wouldn't have trouble with those. They're flat, so it's not like you'll put your foot through it if you step on a pedal too hard.

My personal preference is to go with an angled board. Makes the pedals in the back are a little bit easier to get to. I'm a bit partial to Pedaltrain. They're local, my wife gets artist pricing, extremely light and sturdy, flight cases are solid, soft bags are convenient, able to route all your wires and power supply underneath. I just like how clean they look when everything is wired up. We have a PT2 and PTjr right now, and I had a PTpro at one time. It's also pretty easy to switch things around on those boards.

That is a big downside to the Trailer Trash boards. They are probably some of the coolest looking boards out there, but they would be a horrible idea for most of us here who tend to switch around our setup every other time we plug in our guitars. TT boards are generally meant for guitarists who have a setup they stick to, and don't experiment or switch pedals out... unless the pedal they are switching is the same size as the pedal that was there before. The other downsize is the price. It wouldn't be unusual to spend $500 on a TT.

Another option is Puma boards, if you like the "high-end" look of the TT boards, but want something a little more affordable and a lot more flexible. You can have your 1/4" jacks and power outlets installed on the side of the board. Makes setting up your rig before a show a snap. You'll be back at the bar while all your bandmates are still plugging things in.