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Show me your compact pedalboard setup

Finished up the board.



I'll likely clean up the wiring a bit, but I used it last night at band rehearsal and everything works.

As I said earlier, not sure if this board still qualifies as "compact".
 
I like the mod you did of the 4 input jacks and power plug in to the board itself, and the clock is a great idea too. Are you using their pedal plates?

Thanks! No pedal plates, just velcro. I bought the board from Sam Ash because this particular set came with the input jacks, the switched A/C power plug, and the soft case. I wanted the gun metal color but all they had in stock was the red trim.
 
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I keep trying to bump the Boss MS-3 for individual pedals, but while they may sound a little better at home, live I just can't tell a difference and it's convenient to have a lot covered in one unit.

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Man the ABS is fun times, I've had it before. The compressor is very musical, the fuzz is actually fairly unique, and the amp gen is not-quite-sansampy but is a nice flavor. The fuzz is even better IMHO when the Amp Gen is on at the same time. For the money (they're like $400) it should have a DI on it though.
 
Please, tell me more about the ABS.
There are quite a few demos on YouTube that show off the sounds really well.
I always have the Comp on and the Amp Generator on where I want an old school vibe.
I add the Fuzz and Bass Blaster for more gain as required.
The ABS seems to really like dirt and the octave in front of it.
 
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I'm a recent convert to the joys of top-mounted jacks. The TCE Thunderstorm suits me much better than the Vortex it replaced. The Diamond BCP-Jr will be going in the last slot sometime before the end of the year (hopefully). Sold the BCP-1 a while ago and been pining for it ever since.

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Where’d you get the LED strip underneath/how is it powered? I’m thinking about doing that for one of my boards, but may just pick up a solo 18 and the light kit from Temple
 
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