For years I was going to build my own pedalboard, then I
stumbled across
exactly what I was looking to build at NGM pedalboards:
http://www.austintx.net/dexter/ngm/In
this design, the bottom of the case is shallow (about 1-1/2") and holds
the
effects in place, so you just pop off the lid and are ready to go. The
top
lid is lined with foam and you really don't need velcro to hold all of
the
effects in place. Plus, the second level shelf fits my Line 6
pedals
exactly.
It was simply the best investment I ever made for my
rig. They have standard
sizes and can also make some custom sizes as well ...
the case is put
together really nice with good fit and finish.
----- Original Message -----
Sent: Thursday, June 05, 2003 9:21
AM
Subject: pedalboard dharma
hey folks--
Seems like it's time for me to hardwire
a pedalboard. I thought I'd ask what clever things some of you have done in
this realm. I'm sure everyone has discovered cool solutions to organizing
their messes of gear, and I'd love to put all the best ideas into this
project.
(I don't really have much money to spend right now, so
getting one professionally made is out of the question.)
I did
start to make a pedalboard once upon a time, and in fact bought a roll of
velcro and carpeted two boards, but stopped short of tying anything down
because:
1. I need to set my floor stuff up in different ways sometimes
depending on the physical layout of the stage/ playing
space.
2. with a volume pedal on each signal chain between the looper
and the amplifier, and my EDP sitting on top of my amplifier rack, there's
still a fair amount of cable that runs between the amps and the floor
setup.
3. It seemed vulnerable to transport pedalboards with exposed
equipment on them
4. this'll sound stupid, but the velcro didn't clear the rubber
bumpers on the bottoms of the pedals.
In appreciation
for your help, I'll share one of the most useful things I know (non-looping,
though):
if you're banging a nail into some wood, use your hammer to dull
the tip of the nail first. Then the nail won't split the
wood.
thanks all,
dan
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