footswitch placement - a brief rant

**nostatic** · #1 03-05-2010, 10:20 AM

So they are called stompboxes, meaning you're going to step on them. And they have a footswitch to accomplish said stomping. So why is it that some pedal makers put the switch so close to the knobs that you can't step on the switch without hitting a knob (or toggle switch or other control). I've got size 12 shoes. If you're designing for supermodels or are expecting me to start a footbinding ritual you're sorely mistaken.

One reason I like my Mail Bomb is the switch is all the way at the bottom of the box, away from the knobs.

OK, I feel better now.

Well, not really. I need coffee, then I'll feel better.

Yerf Dog · #2 03-05-2010, 10:42 AM

XXL · #3 03-05-2010, 11:21 AM

Sometimes it seems pedal makers forget that the pedals main use is for foot stomping and.. other times I think its about trying to make or find the smallest possible encloser to fit on the smallest pedal board and forget some people have Shaqtus size feet.

**nostatic** · #4 03-05-2010, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Yerf Dog

At least you got my good side

RickenBoogie · #5 03-05-2010, 12:43 PM

I've actually passed on buying some pedals because of the switch layout. I like a small box as much as the next guy, but some builders just don't get it.

rratajski · #6 03-05-2010, 12:56 PM

As long as there's no battery inside doing what you saw on Mail Bomb is SUPER easy to do...
I started doing it on FUZZROCIOUS builds once I canned battery jawns. I even placed them in the bottom left corner as well when I was doing expression jacks.
It can be tricky for keeping the pedal upright if pedals aren't on a pedalboard, but IMHO it makes the most sense!