The perfect pedal board? Need 50+ opinions!!

[JonnyAngle]

Also, be sure that there's area underneath to store your coiled, unused, cable while you're gigging.

[dreads311]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

I build my own out of scrap wood and black spray paint. So under $10 is what I like in a pedalboard

Yup! Love home made projects.

[HolmeBass]

Pedaltrain seems like a very good system to me- light, durable, with an angled surface and slats with openings to make wiring easy.

[Montanamike]

Thanks guys. My notes list is getting pretty long. More thoughts would be great.

[Matt Dean]

Pedaltrain 2... meets my needs most excellently.

[Montanamike]

OK, I gathered all of the feedback and I've come up with a board that is pretty cool. IMHO Thanks to the group and keep the ideas coming.

I posted some pictures on my facebook page if anyone is interested in taking a look. HERE

They are also on my web page on my signature.

Here's what I'm thinking.

[HolmeBass]

That's definitely an interesting approach, with modules that are only 10" wide and 17" deep, but you can combine as many as you need. Have you thought about 1/2 width modules, only 5" or 6" wide? Going from 20" wide to 30" wide is pretty big jump, hitting 25" in-between could be key.

[Montanamike]

This is a good idea. I may start with a 1/2 upper riser, I've given that some thought, it can utilize the current mounting system too.

Now the 1/2 lower presents a different issue, the issue is more parts. We will see how this goes and maybe down the road. the 20x17 seems to be the one most people gravitate toward right now but that may change too.

Great ideas.

Originally Posted by HolmeBass

That's definitely an interesting approach, with modules that are only 10" wide and 17" deep, but you can combine as many as you need. Have you thought about 1/2 width modules, only 5" or 6" wide? Going from 20" wide to 30" wide is pretty big jump, hitting 25" in-between could be key.

[Montanamike]

Are custom colors exciting to anyone?

[gregmon79]

Here is a board I just built with the help of a friend. It's made of alum extrusion and plywood carpeted with Velcro on top. Painted back and cleared on the bottom. We drilled out holes for an aesthetically pleasing top. I still have to get the power supply ( pedal power 2) and mount it to the bottom but just the board and materials ran about $40.

[gregmon79]

More pics:




I used rubber fuel line for the grip in the bottom of the legs. I still have to run a rubber runner around the sides and corners but its almost there. When all is said and done ill be able to fit 10 to 12 pedals on er nice n clean. She's gonna be a beaut!

[HaVIC5]

Originally Posted by Montanamike

OK, I gathered all of the feedback and I've come up with a board that is pretty cool. IMHO Thanks to the group and keep the ideas coming.

I posted some pictures on my facebook page if anyone is interested in taking a look. HERE

They are also on my web page on my signature.

Here's what I'm thinking.

Very cool, I dig the modular concept, which is something I feel like there could be a demand for. Sometimes people want to just bring the essentials to a jam/gig, and sometimes they need to bring in the big guns. Having the option to snap on different ones depending on whats needed would be really sweet.

[Montanamike]

Originally Posted by HaVIC5

Very cool, I dig the modular concept, which is something I feel like there could be a demand for. Sometimes people want to just bring the essentials to a jam/gig, and sometimes they need to bring in the big guns. Having the option to snap on different ones depending on whats needed would be really sweet.

This was my initial thought on how to set it up. It is basically the same now with the addition of the jumper interconnects. Tomorrow I will test drive her at practice. I found that all the room underneath for cables is super handy too.

I built 18 boards in my initial run and I'm looking for someone to pickup a unit and review it. Hopefully interest will pickup once they are paired with nice bags. Lots to do.

Mike

[pbass6811]

Dude! I'd say you're on the right track! I like the look and the flexibility. Very cool...

[TRyan5289]

Cable in and out with locking inputs. Also, a separate in and out for effects loop.

This way you can have your out front pedals, and your in the loop pedals. (Also locking)

Colors: Chrome.

[Montanamike]

Originally Posted by TRyan5289

Cable in and out with locking inputs. Also, a separate in and out for effects loop.

This way you can have your out front pedals, and your in the loop pedals. (Also locking)

Colors: Chrome.

I like the way you think. I've got the effects loop and the in/out jacks done. There is a closeup on my Facebook page. Just search atkinson music inc.

Now chrome......hadn't thought of that......how about polished aluminum?

Mike

[Montanamike]

Originally Posted by pbass6811

Dude! I'd say you're on the right track! I like the look and the flexibility. Very cool...

Thanks for the encouragment!

Mike

[Downunderwonder]

Originally Posted by JimmyM

I build my own out of scrap wood and black spray paint. So under $10 is what I like in a pedalboard

I'm with this guy, except I must buy some spraypaint, I just haven't finalised my board as yet. Why waste good paint on a temporary board?

[Downunderwonder]

Pedalboard kit, preassembled and stripped down for postage, prepainted of course.

Runners and tiered risers screwed down. I made my tiers at offsest angles to make it rigid as all getout.

[TRyan5289]

Polished aluminum is just as good as chrome!