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Pedal boards - Which brand do you guys like?

SanDiegoHarry

SanDiegoHarry

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#1
I've been considering a Pedaltrain mini for my small suite of effects; Then it occurred to me that some wisdom on the subject might be found here on TB -

So what board do folks like? DIY, Pedaltrain, Behringer, Boss, etc etc?

thx
 
#2
I'm a big Pedaltrain fan. The mini looks very cool. If you are powering your pedals with a 1spot or Godlyke I think it would work well. The larger pedaltrains now have hardware for mounting a power supply like the Voodoo Lab PPII+, which is the only thing that keeps me from getting a mini for a gig board for one of my gigs that only requires 3 or 4 pedals.

Depending on how many pedals you have, an NYC Pedalboards Lunch Box could be a good choice too.
 
#5
I *really* like the ModTone boards, they're powered for up to 8 effects, are inexpensive (under $90), include everything you need including a padded case, power cables, even velcro -- and the quality is very good. I recently bought one for my pedalboard project and I'm loving it:

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Just search on ebay for "ModTone pedalboard". Here's a search link:
http://shop.ebay.com/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38.l1313&_nkw=modtone+pedalboard&_sacat=See-All-Categories
 
#11
i really like the concept behind pedaltrains and the look of NYC pedalboards.

but honestly a DIY will give you EXACTLY what you want if your handy with a whelder, hammer or in some cases a soldering iron.

i personally like alluminium for its sturdiness but lightness but honestly just coating some wood in laminate and carpet is awesome.
 
#14
My board for the last 4 years has been the largest Pedalpad and I really like it. I've done some customizing to it, but then again I have always had to customize every board I've owned that was store bought.

I just bought a board from fellow T'Basser NickyBass, no name brand but really nice with a stepped tier in the back. We'll see how that turns out.
 
#15
Also keep in mind that building one yourself will usually result in a heavier board than one made of plastic or metal, and you also have the hassle of trying to find a case to fit the board you made. After adding the cost of a case to a DIY board, a premade board that comes with a case is often about the same price, sometimes less.

I've owned boards from Pedaltrain, PedalPad, SKB, and Lyt. I'd advise you to avoid any board that comes with its own power supply unless you plan on running all standard 9v DC pedals, and the lighter the better. Pedaltrain and Lyt are my favorites so far.
 
#18
Mine is a piece of lumber from Home Depot, painted black, transported inside a hardshell suitcase. (Pine is very light and cheap).

If I'm going to spend money, I'd rather spend it on actual effects, and not a classy-looking carrying case. But I also like the DIY aesthetic though - and not everybody does.
 

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