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My "TB Built My Pedalboard" thread!!

I like the idea of an aux. send and return built into the board (like Scotch has) for running outboard pedals if you want/need to, coming from a looper or LS-2 or BDd or VTd ect...Putting one on my next board for sure.

Yes, that Scotch is full of good ideas! ;)

Some of my boards' features:

patch bay (in/out and aux loop for off-board pedals)
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lid-mounted bag for cable/supply storage
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under-board power supply
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Marinco brand ac inlet (haven't used it yet, but certainly will on next build!
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another builds' patch bay
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Here's the design I worked up quite awhile ago. I have most of the parts, just haven't built the thing yet.

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Here's a quick list of the features I've included:

  • grid of holes in the deck for under-board cable routing
  • angled surface for easier access to second row without needing a platform
  • built-in effect loops (with LEDs) and and a tuner mute button on the front right surface of the board
  • the jacks on the underside will be mounted to a piece of angle aluminum
  • the loop switches will be mounted on a re-purposed metal plate I bought at Menards (aluminum push-plate intended for use on a door)
  • convenience outlet on the tallest edge of the board for plugging in my amp or whatever else
  • IEC power jack on the right edge
  • locking 1/4" jacks on the right edge for board in and out
  • handles on the edges
  • the surface will be carpet for standard velcro mounting
  • the rest of the board will be truck-bed liner paint for ease of finishing and a sweet look