Thanks again. One last question, if I'm buying the pedalboard new off amazon/reverb, how many pedal mounts are included? I'm sure I will need to pick up extras, but I don't see any info.
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NPB: Temple Audio Design Duo 17
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Thanks again. One last question, if I'm buying the pedalboard new off amazon/reverb, how many pedal mounts are included? I'm sure I will need to pick up extras, but I don't see any info.
I do not know what Amazon/Reverb is offering, but zero pedal mounts are normally included with a board purchase directly from Temple.
Make sure to buy a few extra as well to keep on hand for the future.
Really liking the look and general design ethos of these boards. I have a beautiful Walnut Creation Music board right now, but I'm planning on setting up a Temple board before the next tour.
thanks for all the info. After consulting with my current board and a tape measure, I decided to go with a duo 24 in gunmetal, along with the usual suspects (power supply cable and the mounting for my jacks). Then I ordered a few plates from Temple, where I had my first experience with their customer support team. I forgot to order a plate for my power supply, I asked if they could add them, and they gave me a free shipping code to order the extra 2 plates, which they'll throw in the box. Simple and responsive customer service, which I like. Looking forward to putting this guy together in a week or so!
... and remember, we eventually need pictures else it did not happen!
Looks like my measurements were right on. Ran into the same issue as you with my CS7, so waiting on my right-angle connector. Mounting it between the cs2 and m5 so I have plenty of room for the cabling under the board.
First thoughts:
I wish the routing holes were large enough to accept MIDI/XLR cables. I would love to run an XLR from my sansamp DI out to the side and put the out there instead, and clean out the midi cable between the mouse and the m5. My only option would be to make my own cables.
Speaking of making cables, the smaller grid holes fit 20 AWG cables (George L, Lava Tightropes). This is a nice little detail which I might take advantage of when wiring up the loop switcher. Keep in mind these cables will need to be built into the board, as the connectors will not fit.
Construction feels solid. Some paint chipping where the side panels are screwed into the main board. Typical for a powder coat.
I moved the reinforcing bar to the left side to make room for the PSU/ that's where the weight is. I like how it is a tension bar (you have to squeeze the board together in order for the screws to align), means it has an immediate effect on the integrity of the board and not just for show. I'm not super concerned about rigidity since all of my stomping is on the bottom of the board and that is where it is the strongest.
Waiting on my pedal plates to arrive. I bought the board off reverb, and the plates direct from temple. They were scheduled to arrive today but it looks like they are caught up in Canada
Provided what you ordered is in stock, it should ship very soon and you will receive a tracking #.
Unfortunately, the cross-border package from Canada into the USA can take up to a week from what I recall.
Thanks for the good info in this thread! I'd been contemplating one of these boards, for quite awhile now... How does the AC micro module power cord mount to the side frame? (I didn't know if I also needed a micro module punched plate, so I included one in my order to be safe...)
I received a message through tracking when it cleared the border checks. It seemed like a week or so to clear, but then only a few days more after that.
Ok guys, here it is:
Couple notes:
Aguilar pedals do not play well with the plates. I had to attach several felt pads to the bottom of the pedal and then attach two small plates to the felt. Not super confident about the hold, but it seems to be fine for now.
The adhesive is very strong, I would say it's comparable to the adhesive on the back of good velcro, so I'm not worried about the other plates. I bought some alcohol wipes and made sure to wipe down and dry the backs of all the pedals beforehand.
The Onespot CS7 barely fits. I would recommend a thinner (less than 2" high) power supply if you're going with a Temple.
Also, I have the generic solderless jacks which I put in a micro-module base. The first one took the entire base out of the unit when I tried to unplug. I pulled the release and everything. The problem is they are very tiny screws holding the unit in, and only two of them. They do not have a lot of tensile strength. I had to move the unit to the other side of the board, and it seems fine for now, but I am concerned about that. The screw didn't strip, it actually broke the thread right out of the mounting point, so it's useless now.
Threading your cables through the holes is great for a clean look, but I would only recommend it in the case of a looper unit like mine. I used the normal cable management holes for the pedals and power. Which means swapping out a pedal won't be a major surgery.
I like it. I would recommend, but I would also encourage DIY first if it's possible. A basic Pedalboard isn't too difficult to build, and it's a great first project.
Couple notes:
Aguilar pedals do not play well with the plates. I had to attach several felt pads to the bottom of the pedal and then attach two small plates to the felt. Not super confident about the hold, but it seems to be fine for now.
The adhesive is very strong, I would say it's comparable to the adhesive on the back of good velcro, so I'm not worried about the other plates. I bought some alcohol wipes and made sure to wipe down and dry the backs of all the pedals beforehand.
The Onespot CS7 barely fits. I would recommend a thinner (less than 2" high) power supply if you're going with a Temple.
Also, I have the generic solderless jacks which I put in a micro-module base. The first one took the entire base out of the unit when I tried to unplug. I pulled the release and everything. The problem is they are very tiny screws holding the unit in, and only two of them. They do not have a lot of tensile strength. I had to move the unit to the other side of the board, and it seems fine for now, but I am concerned about that. The screw didn't strip, it actually broke the thread right out of the mounting point, so it's useless now.
Threading your cables through the holes is great for a clean look, but I would only recommend it in the case of a looper unit like mine. I used the normal cable management holes for the pedals and power. Which means swapping out a pedal won't be a major surgery.
I like it. I would recommend, but I would also encourage DIY first if it's possible. A basic Pedalboard isn't too difficult to build, and it's a great first project.
Quick pic.....spaces will get filled by:
Brown Dog, Agent 00funk, and a Transboost (all Johnk builds)
And the second H9 will go before the DSM. The board will fill up soon and hopefully stay that way for a bit. Also got a repaired Lovetone Meatball coming back and she may get routed in....
Brown Dog, Agent 00funk, and a Transboost (all Johnk builds)
And the second H9 will go before the DSM. The board will fill up soon and hopefully stay that way for a bit. Also got a repaired Lovetone Meatball coming back and she may get routed in....
Currently have a Holey Board. Should be getting My duo 24 tomorrow. I plan on it living in a 28x14 flight case.
My board will be getting some TLC this week..... Tomorrow I will be getting in 36" zipties to use in place of the mounting plates.
Also gonna be fun trying to figure out what makes it!! My other boars was/is a huge TrailerTrash board that never really filled up, but I know I'm over compacity on this one.
Tgought: Huge tube comp might get placed before the board to give me spots for 2-3 pedals
Also gonna be fun trying to figure out what makes it!! My other boars was/is a huge TrailerTrash board that never really filled up, but I know I'm over compacity on this one.
Tgought: Huge tube comp might get placed before the board to give me spots for 2-3 pedals
Another update, I'll add pictures when I get home.
First of all, I've expanded my board, so here's a new pic!
I was looking for an easy way to transport my board, and realized that the flight cases Temple sells are just Pelican Rifle cases. So I started looking into a gun case to transport my board and cables.
I bought this:
Amazon.com : Plano All Weather Tactical Gun Case, 42-Inch : Hard Rifle Cases : Sports & Outdoors
After doing some careful measurements. However, the measurements are not exactly accurate.
A Duo board WILL fit horizontally. In fact, it fits so well it's almost like it's made for it. But only if you remove the extra foam and leave only the foam on the top side of the case. Which is fine, since the top is what you want to be padded anyway.
However, there is a height issue. despite the advertisement that the case is 5" high, it is closer to 4 1/2". This means my M5 and new Afterneath knobs are a bit too snug when the case is closed. However, the case does latch and you can't really notice on the outside so I think it's just the foam that's getting squeezed.
However, if you're looking for a cheaper hard shell case for gigging (but not necessarily touring), it WILL do the job, especially if you have shorter pedals or have your taller pedals on the front of the board. It also gives you the option of moving up to the Duo 34 in the future without needing a new case.
First of all, I've expanded my board, so here's a new pic!
I was looking for an easy way to transport my board, and realized that the flight cases Temple sells are just Pelican Rifle cases. So I started looking into a gun case to transport my board and cables.
I bought this:
Amazon.com : Plano All Weather Tactical Gun Case, 42-Inch : Hard Rifle Cases : Sports & Outdoors
After doing some careful measurements. However, the measurements are not exactly accurate.
A Duo board WILL fit horizontally. In fact, it fits so well it's almost like it's made for it. But only if you remove the extra foam and leave only the foam on the top side of the case. Which is fine, since the top is what you want to be padded anyway.
However, there is a height issue. despite the advertisement that the case is 5" high, it is closer to 4 1/2". This means my M5 and new Afterneath knobs are a bit too snug when the case is closed. However, the case does latch and you can't really notice on the outside so I think it's just the foam that's getting squeezed.
However, if you're looking for a cheaper hard shell case for gigging (but not necessarily touring), it WILL do the job, especially if you have shorter pedals or have your taller pedals on the front of the board. It also gives you the option of moving up to the Duo 34 in the future without needing a new case.
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Still waiting for the delivery to finish up -
Brown Dog
Agent 00 Funk
Trans-Boost
But the silly long zip ties came in!!
Brown Dog
Agent 00 Funk
Trans-Boost
But the silly long zip ties came in!!
