Does anybody like using these for their boards?

mrkreuzschlitz · #1 08-24-2008, 06:19 PM

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

Simply said, are they good quality, do you own them, etc.

I'm not expecting them to outperform a $200 road case by the way.

almix12 · #2 08-24-2008, 06:25 PM

wow i'd like to hear what ppl have to say too... if it's good i'm gettin one

JanusZarate · #3 08-24-2008, 06:51 PM

They've been discussed before here...

I actually used to own one. IMO, it does the job, but I couldn't recommend it. The edges make it difficult to use the available space, since you'll have trouble plugging in your instrument cables if you have pedals along that edge. Also, it uses poor-quality carpeting that peels easily. The case is tough, at least...

I'd suggest saving up for something else, unless you don't mind the annoyances...

250GBsOfAwesome · #4 08-24-2008, 07:04 PM

They're not flight rated I don't think so they're not great.

g00eY · #5 08-24-2008, 07:05 PM

It's good for the price. I know a lot of people have a problem with the lip, and I can definitely see that with single pedals close to the edge, but I haven't had any problems with my GT-6B as far as input/output jacks. I built a riser for my board, though, because I was having trouble tapping the actual switches on it because of the lip. You need about 1" of clearance in order to avoid interference from the lip. It's decently sturdy, but like you said it's not anywhere near a flight case.

mrkreuzschlitz · #6 08-24-2008, 07:25 PM

One thing I'd do is use the lid, the shallow part, as the surface my pedals go on, as unorthodox as it is. Also, for the price, I'll put my own velcro on, you know?

mrkreuzschlitz · #7 08-24-2008, 08:09 PM

Oh, my solution to the cable clearance problem.

http://www.loop-master.com/product_i...products_id=90

Something like that.

SpankyPants · #8 08-24-2008, 08:13 PM

+1 to Boo.

bassman1185 · #9 08-25-2008, 07:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MysticBoo

They've been discussed before here...

I actually used to own one. IMO, it does the job, but I couldn't recommend it. The edges make it difficult to use the available space, since you'll have trouble plugging in your instrument cables if you have pedals along that edge. Also, it uses poor-quality carpeting that peels easily. The case is tough, at least...

I'd suggest saving up for something else, unless you don't mind the annoyances...

I would agree with all of this. If you need a cheap board, the Gator Pedal Totes are WORLDS better than the rondo boards.

coreyfyfe · #10 08-25-2008, 08:52 AM

I used something like those that I found on ebay for my first pedal board, but it was like 3 pedals and a DC brick so I didn't need much room. The carpet on mine was fine and actually held the velcro pretty well. The cable clearance was an issue, I used an angled out from the end of the chain, but the cable I had going into the pedals wasn't angled and I had to lift the side of the pedal to get it into the jack.