Aceman's Acoustic Board - Now Complete!

[Aceman]

I started with my pedals, some would, and a desired configuration:

Planet Waves Tuner, Monte Allums Compressor, Zoom Acoustic Pedal, Digitech Chorus Factory, Boss Digital Delay, and Aphex Acoustic Exciter




The Exciter and Compressor stay on all the time, so I put them up top. The stuff that gets used is on the front grow.

 

[Aceman]

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Then, I cut some spacers to stack the tiers, and cut a hole for the power cord. I glued the spacers together with wood glue.





Then, I drilled some holes for some cord ties. I wrapped those around the power strip, which was turned on its side.

 

[Aceman]

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I screwed the top on, so I could unscrew to access the bottom if I want to for any reason. Then I put a couple of Velcro strips down on the board and the pedal backs. I know - I'm short a strip on the top. I'll fix that tomorrow. The Chorus factory doesn't hold the velcro well either...





And here is the finished board! I decided that since this was an Acoustic board, I'd leave it natural.




So I've got all my pedals where I want them, I've got space for an A/B switch or a small Looper or whatever, and I've got power. I like it!!!!

Now for my next acoustic gig...
I'll try to get a sound check/sample up tomorrow so you can see what all of those pedals really do to my Ovation.

 

[trevorus]

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I like it! Might have to "steal" this idea.

 

[Dr. Vegetable]

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Awesome... nice work!

But have you fully considered the tonal implications of leaving the wood natural?

 

[Aceman]

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If I spill some beer, I can always paint it later.

 

[LReese]

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If I spill some beer, I can always paint it later.

No man - Don't cover up the patina! You can call it a "pickled" finish.

 

[Grenade]

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Very cool. About the only difference in mine is I sloped the tiers for a little easier access. What mods were done to your compressor? I have one for sale, we don't get along very well.

 

[Aceman]

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Very cool. About the only difference in mine is I sloped the tiers for a little easier access. What mods were done to your compressor? I have one for sale, we don't get along very well.

Monte Allums Ultra Mod Plus

Acoustic exciter and Compressor really make this guitar 'pop.'

 

[Grenade]

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Thanks Aceman. I looked into his stuff and I think I'll try it. Nobody has hit on the sale yet.

 

[TheLivingDead]

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Nice job.

 

[dr.barlo]

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Nice indeed!

B

 

[Aceman]

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You know - I realize I could have done a better job - but I really just needed functional, and this does it. I could have cut cleanrt, glued more aligned, etc...and painted/finished. But hey, I'm very happy with it out of the gate.

I'll be getting some clips of of the tones in a bit. Gotta change strings first.

 

[LReese]

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It is fine as it is.

 

[Aceman]

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Added the second velcro strip to the top today. I'm much happier...

STill changing strings and showing just what those pedals all can do here soon.