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Setting up a clean Pedaltrain board: tips & tricks thread

#81
I deleted old photos because I've switched from a PT-2 to a PT-JR.

This board is a clean setup. Note the white box on the underside. This is an in-line AC switch. The switch turns the whole board on or off. A cool feature, since the Dunlop Brick does not have a power switch.

Enjoy!
 

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#84
zippydog said:
I deleted old photos last night by accident.
Here's a re-post of my current board.
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Wow, it just hit me that I still own and use both my DT-10 as well as it's predesessor, the BT-2 (plastic housing, but other than that great form design and features - "flat tuning" for EbAbDbGb, tuning with or without backlight for saving power and still my backup tuner on my music stand) and that I've using Korg tuners since 9th Grade/19 years/almost two decades!! The PitchBlack looks to be a continuation of that trend: tiny when put into perspective against other "full-sized" pedals and able to squeeze onto my board when I can't get the DT-10 on.

Edit: Also glad to see that I'm not the only person rocking an Xotic RC/BB combo, Killer choices!
 
#85
Ian Perge said:
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Wow, it just hit me that I still own and use both my DT-10 as well as it's predesessor, the BT-2 (plastic housing, but other than that great form design and features - "flat tuning" for EbAbDbGb, tuning with or without backlight for saving power and still my backup tuner on my music stand) and that I've using Korg tuners since 9th Grade/19 years/almost two decades!! The PitchBlack looks to be a continuation of that trend: tiny when put into perspective against other "full-sized" pedals and able to squeeze onto my board when I can't get the DT-10 on.
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Yes! I like the Pitchblack a lot - my first Korg tuner. It replaced a Boss TU-2. The Boss was an ok tuner, but this one's faster and FAR easier to see/read. Recommended! :)
 
#88
johans said:
LOL :bassist:

:) actually no batteries was on .. and i don't have any VP or Wah pedal on-board (pheww...)

i thought the orignal 20lbs was ... a breeze .. adding a few mini pedals won't hurt .. but it did as i tried to lug it to my car .. well yeah. . i think i need some cloth or thick padded foam for the handle :) the stock hurts

thanks guys!
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I bought my PT-2 used off of Craigslist. It didn't come with a case. So, I bought a Kaces 4KB-BP.

It's a case made for small keyboards (midi controllers?). It has a rubber grip handle. It's also a backpack, and has straps so you can carry it on your back. The PT-2 just barely fits... If you want to take the PT-2 out of the case for every gig, this bag isn't for you. But, I just leave mine in and flip the top of the bag over and tuck it under when using it.

Might want to look into it, if the PT case causes you problems when carrying your board:

Go to http://www.kaces.com

Click on "Products" then "Keyboard" then click on "Small Backpack" for a picture/description from the Kaces site.
 
#89
is there any reason to use one side of the velcro for the board vs the other?

ie i was thinking of sticking the male side down on the rails and the fuzzy side on my pedals so they might not slide as much if i pull them off to use standalone (might slide worse, haven't really checked it, but seems the softer side would 'sit' better than the male side
 
#90
()smoke() said:
is there any reason to use one side of the velcro for the board vs the other?

ie i was thinking of sticking the male side down on the rails and the fuzzy side on my pedals so they might not slide as much if i pull them off to use standalone (might slide worse, haven't really checked it, but seems the softer side would 'sit' better than the male side
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I wondered the same thing when building mine.

I came to the conclusion that the "male" side is more durable and it's easier to replace the smaller patch of "female" side on the pedal than to replace the entire slat's worth.

So far no complaints.
 
#93
true - however more room means I'd wanna put more pedals on it, which my wife won't be happy with either. Also the Fuel Tank is too small for the mounting bracket, and I like the idea of it being on top in case a plug gets knocked out mid gig, easier to fix during a song than having to get in under it. Good suggestions though!
 
#94
Regarding velcro, most people use hook on the pedals and loop on the board. Don't know why though. But it's a good idea to stick to the most popular way if you are into buying second hand pedals from forums like this, lots of pedals come with velcro on and chances are it'd be the hook type.

Also, to anyone in the UK, Homebase is a good place for industrial velcro and the white cable clips. Wilkinsons is much cheaper though, but not sure if they do the velcro.

Personally I'm using the stuff that came with the pedaltrain; the glue seems ok and the hook/loop is weaker than the industrial velcro which I used that on my last board and found to be too strong. I had to use a knife to seperate the stuff when re-arranging the pedals!

I've also velcro'd a Johnnyshredfreak power supply underneath, a single output high mA brick with a daisy chain. It's like the Diago one but cheaper.
 

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