Pedal Help

Tsfender · #1 06-06-2011, 10:15 AM

Hey guys. I am in the market for a pedal board of some sort. I want something that is decently versatile and reasonably priced. As you can probably tell, I am pretty new to this whole effects deal, so any help is appreciated. Just to let you know, I have a Mark Hoppus sig and an 100w Ampeg.

Thanks guys

Von Felgenhauer · #2 06-06-2011, 10:25 AM

Do you want a pedal board, pedals, multi-effects? If you are just starting out a good multi would be good to get a feel for everything.

blastjv · #3 06-06-2011, 10:34 AM

The most cost-effective solution is to build your own. Buy adhesive velcro on ebay in larger quantities and the rest at Home Depot. My board probably cost me about $25 total and looks very professional (IMHO).

-JV

blastjv · #4 06-06-2011, 11:03 AM

I used 1/2" MDF and 1/2" J-channel as edging. I bought the "Velcro" from a place in South Korea for cheap and it's good stuff. I'd advise as a guideline that you figure out how big you want it, then double that...

Also, you might want to look into a good case for the board (harder to make than the board, so probably worth buying), and maybe build the board to fit the appropriate size case.

-JV

caeman · #5 06-06-2011, 11:35 AM

How portable must the effects board be?

My name is Mudd · #6 06-06-2011, 11:50 AM

There are a few thread here on home-built boards...

- My IKEA Gorm Pedalboard Build Thread

- home made boards....lets see them...

- My personal very custom pedalboard build....here we go.

...and the Pedaltrain boards get a lot of love also, and most of them have a hard-case option.

Tsfender · #7 06-06-2011, 03:17 PM

Well I want something more like a pod I guess? Something that can do a good amount without the hassle of having alot of smaller pedals with cords connecting them

Tsfender · #8 06-06-2011, 03:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by My name is Mudd

There are a few thread here on home-built boards...

- My IKEA Gorm Pedalboard Build Thread

- home made boards....lets see them...

- My personal very custom pedalboard build....here we go.

...and the Pedaltrain boards get a lot of love also, and most of them have a hard-case option.

That's awesome stuff bro! Nice work!

My name is Mudd · #9 06-06-2011, 06:49 PM

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Von Felgenhauer · #10 06-06-2011, 07:09 PM

Check out line 6's M5 M9 and M13 then. Some of the best of the best in some peoples eyes