Anyone ever use a bass/guitar case as a pedalboard?

[demon666]

Well I've got a couple of cases that I don't use and I need a board so I'm thinking of turning one of them into a pedal board. I have no problem making my own board but the problem I keep running into is a case or bag for it. I'm thinking a bass case would be pretty good. Mount the pedals on the top of the case so it would be upside down. I'm thinking maybe change out the hinges for a couple of latches so you could lift off the cover. Anybody got any opinions about this?

[FenderPunk]

i think you shoult strip the bottom inside and put the pedals in there, then pack up close the case lift and ur good to go

[jmercer91]

how many freaking pedals do you have!!!????

[demon666]

Originally Posted by jmercer91

how many freaking pedals do you have!!!????

Right now on the ghetto board I've got 11

(not in any order)

1. Boss TU-3
2. Boss DS-1
3. Boss PS-5
4. Boss DD-6
5. Boss DD-7
6. MXR Carbon copy
7. EHX BMS (old big box)
8. Frantone Bassweet
9. DOD FX96 Echo
10. Bootzilla wah
11. Roland EV-5 (expression for DD-7)

I'm planning on adding

1.Earthbound Beast (should be here this week)
2.Mountainking Megalith (should be done next month)
3.Cobrahawk B12 (Next month also)

Also I'm planning on picking up

1. Pigtronix Mothership
2. Boss PS-3
3. Keeley modded AD-9 w/ expression
4. Moog Ring Mod

I've also got a Mold Spore I might throw in there.



So yeah I guess I have alot.

[jrmy]

Nice! My board is big enough for a guitar... it's a ginormous aluminum Rondo case. Your idea sounds more structurally sound, though. And the detachable latches are key - I couldn't imagine having a giant, unremovable top on the case when onstage...

If you do it, be sure to post pics!

[G0rilla]

I had same idea, but thought it will be too heavy. I think you just need to lay out your pedals and measure it all, then you will know, which case will be best for you. But always leave some spot for new pedals you might buy in future

[ksandvik]

Might be cumbersome for smaller stages, unless you plan on always performing on 1000+ people venues.