Ebay question

a_magg · #1 10-23-2008, 08:56 AM

I'm looking to snag a pedaltrain so I can get my pedals off the ground and powered by something other than batteries. I looked on ebay, and theres a JRSC model that comes with a Voodoo Labs attached underneath. Its a buy only, and free shipping at $269. Is this a good deal?

Link:
http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-PEDALTRAIN-P...QQcmdZViewItem

bongomania · #2 10-23-2008, 09:03 AM

New Pedaltrain JRSC: $99
New Voodoo PPII+: $169
Cost of parts and materials and time to DIY: who knows

RCCollins · #3 10-23-2008, 09:04 AM

not that great a deal really, you could do better buying them seperately if you poke around a little. And they come up in the TB classifieds fairly often, at least the boards - the pedal power 2+? less.

rustynuts · #4 10-23-2008, 09:17 AM

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Originally Posted by RCCollins

the pedal power 2+? less.

Even so, if he's not powering the new Boss doubles or Line 6 pedals he could easily do with a PP2 (no plus). You can find those used on eBay all the time for around $90-100.

bongomania · #5 10-23-2008, 09:22 AM

Right, but even if he buys a regular PT JR and a regular PPII for cheaper, he'll still have to modify the PT JR significantly to make the PPII fit and have power cable access.

IOW if you have a Dremel tool or other metal cutting, grinding, drilling tools, and are comfortable using them, then you can save some money by buying the parts used and doing some DIY work. If you don't already have the tools and inclination to do metalwork, then the Ebay deal is IMO a good deal.

rustynuts · #6 10-23-2008, 09:29 AM

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Originally Posted by bongomania

Right, but even if he buys a regular PT JR and a regular PPII for cheaper, he'll still have to modify the PT JR significantly to make the PPII fit and have power cable access.

IOW if you have a Dremel tool or other metal cutting, grinding, drilling tools, and are comfortable using them, then you can save some money by buying the parts used and doing some DIY work. If you don't already have the tools and inclination to do metalwork, then the Ebay deal is IMO a good deal.

bongo, the newer PT Jrs come pre-drilled with the power cable holes.

a_magg · #7 10-23-2008, 10:23 AM

I didn't know the new PTs come with the predrilled holes.. I have the tools, I'm just stuck out at school with a performance coming up in Nov and I wanted something quick.

...There are other ones from the same guy without the PP2 but come with the mounting kit for putting one underneath, would it be a wise idea to just get the PT for 100 free ship and get a Voodoo on here?

does anyone have one lying around?

Valerus · #8 10-23-2008, 10:33 AM

I drilled the holes in my PT-JR to fit the PP2+ and really, it's not hard. I'm a dunce with power equipment but this was a piece of cake.