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01-08-2013, 12:48 PM
|  | Registered User | | | | | I'd say top jacks, no battery, no velcro, stickers are good because if I love your stuff I'll want to tell people about it, and as for paint... I guess the only thing I don't like is generic-looking. Bare-bones can be good, ala fairfield circuitry, fancy can be good too. I think the darkglass way of doing it with one big decal that is held on by the pot nuts (at least I think that's how they do it) is a good way to look high class that is (probably) economical and more convenient than painting each one.
Cool thread, I like your approach Mike. |
01-08-2013, 12:52 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: May 2002 Location: Virginia | | | Include some way to power the unit, whether it is by battery or power adapter. When you buy an amp or other electronic device, does it ever not come with some type of power supply? At least provide the option either way.
Don't use the die cast hammond boxes. I know they are easy and readily available, but these are overdone. I personally don't like the fooswitch on the same plane as the knobs. If you can, try to do something unique like what is done by Fulltone, Foxrox, Chunk Systems, etc. I don't know why more effects unit builders don't do this.
pedalenclosures.com has some good "off the shelf" options like the YY or the One.
Small Bear also has an interesting housing with recessed area for the knobs, the Bare Box #1. |
01-08-2013, 01:03 PM
|  | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portage, MI | | | Originally, I did want to find an alternative to the Hammond boxes that had multiple planes, and I hadn't ever seen pedalenclosures.com so thanks for that bit of info! Unfortunately, their enclosures are more than twice as expensive as the ones I currently buy. I'll definitely consider the ONE for the preamp I'm working on as I think that would be a great enclosure for it! But for effects I'm going to have to keep with the standard to keep cost at a reasonable level.
And I've found a supplier that has a battery door that would fit on the front side of an enclosure (125B or 1590BB) and still leave room for the foot switch. So that may be my solution to having the battery option. |
01-08-2013, 01:20 PM
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Stompbox designer/builder for 3Leaf Audio & Darkglass Electronics | | Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Seattle | | Quote:
Originally Posted by benevan  If you can, try to do something unique like what is done by Fulltone, Foxrox, Chunk Systems, etc. I don't know why more effects unit builders don't do this. | More builders don't do it because it's incredibly expensive and time consuming. It took me a year to get my custom enclosure right - I had to toss $1200 worth of enclosures because of a small error in the design. |
01-08-2013, 01:25 PM
|  | Always groove.... | | Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Columbia, Md | | Quote:
Originally Posted by Spencer! More builders don't do it because it's incredibly expensive and time consuming. It took me a year to get my custom enclosure right - I had to toss $1200 worth of enclosures because of a small error in the design. | Should have sold them as Christmas tree ornaments. Ah, but then you have to worry about fake stuff being built. Nevermind.
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01-08-2013, 02:19 PM
|  | When I come around, homeboy, watch yo nuggets | | Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: San Diego, CA | | | Top mounted jacks are better for my current board layout. Don't use batteries, would rather have that space dedicated towards improving the functions of the pedal. Schwag is cool, but not a necessity if the pedal is following a classic format. Deviation from basics would benefit from instructions for quick and easy plug and play. Velcro not necessary for my needs. |
01-08-2013, 02:34 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Colorado Springs, CO | | Quote:
Originally Posted by BassManMike73 The cost of bulk Velcro is something I can easily afford within my current packaging budget.
I'm thinking about including a one sided postcard with an intro "thanks for buying... Blah blah blah" a basic overview of the controls and the URL of where you can download a full manual. Anything else that should be included on this card?
And I use boss style power jacks. So that is already covered!  | A coupon code for 5% off next purchase could stimulate repeat business.
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01-08-2013, 02:36 PM
| | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portage, MI | | | Right now I give anyone 50% off for two referrals who make an order. I can consider the coupons in the boxes too. |
01-08-2013, 03:54 PM
|  | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ripperside Ca. | | | Ya power inputs on the side of pedals aren't my preference either..
I'd like them to be on the top side more often. |
01-08-2013, 05:03 PM
| | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portage, MI | | | To be clear, my power jacks are always on top. I'm asking top vs side for the 1/4" jacks. |
01-08-2013, 06:31 PM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Ripperside Ca. | | | Ya sorry I was just agreeing with someone in this thread who brought up power jacks on the sides.. good to know that you put them on top as well.. also I like the 1/4 jacks to be on top. |
01-09-2013, 05:42 AM
| | Registered User | | Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brisbane, Australia | | | Top mounted for sure.
No battery. Waste of space and unenvironmental.
Don't need Velcro, have rolls of the stuff.
Dont need printed material (although a stickers always nice). Happy to go online to read a manual.
And like a good looking pedal in some funky colours. |
01-12-2013, 04:55 PM
| | Supporting Member | | Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Portage, MI | | | Anybody else have anything they would like to add? | | Thread Tools | Search this Thread | | | | 
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