Can you build a functional pedal board for under $100?
- Thread starter Securb
- Start date
im sure it could do it. i might not love it, but it would work. all my pedal boards are actual boards with pedals velcro'd to them.
overdrive and delay are my first choices, then maybe an eq or boost, then maybe another overdrive. id go all used pedals. boss sd1 or something similar and whatever cheap delay i can find would be a good starting point
overdrive and delay are my first choices, then maybe an eq or boost, then maybe another overdrive. id go all used pedals. boss sd1 or something similar and whatever cheap delay i can find would be a good starting point
NegativeEase
New member
Used? no problem! new? Amazon pedals, One spot and a board! No Problem
Securb
One of Jerry's Kids
Just the pedals. Not worried about the cables or the board itself. If you want pedal power that is up to you if you can fit it in the budget.
Chistopher
malapterurus electricus tonewood instigator
As a guitar player, if you can't sound good with less than $100 worth of pedals, you probably don't sound that great with $100k worth of pedals. Nobody is going to your show thinking "Boy, that Klon really saved the set".
Now if you're a musician that uses a guitar as a vessel to make your fx pedals make cool noises, that's a different thing entirely. I myself have caught myself being guilty of using a bunch of effects to create a cool sound that's kind of independent of the instrument that goes into it.
Now if you're a musician that uses a guitar as a vessel to make your fx pedals make cool noises, that's a different thing entirely. I myself have caught myself being guilty of using a bunch of effects to create a cool sound that's kind of independent of the instrument that goes into it.
When I'm playing my Laney Ironheart, I just use a Boss SD-1 ($40) and a Behringer NS-2 clone ($30) in front. I'm sure that Behringer makes a cheap delay pedal for $30. So if I didn't have an FX processor, I would just get a cheap delay pedal and be all set.
That gives me a few levels of quiet gain, reverb in the amp, and delay for solos for $100.
Or, you might be able to find an old Boss GT-8 or GT-10 for $100 and run it in 4cm.
That gives me a few levels of quiet gain, reverb in the amp, and delay for solos for $100.
Or, you might be able to find an old Boss GT-8 or GT-10 for $100 and run it in 4cm.
NegativeEase
New member
Facts. Christopher giving facts.
Should we discuss the importance of the fingers too?
If I had to play a show with my 2 channel guitar rig, didn't have my pedals with me, and had $100 to get what I needed, I'd buy a used Boss NS-2 and TU-2. Unsexy utilities.
If I needed a "lead tone", then instead of the utility pedals I'd probably put some flavor of used MXR Distortion in front of the amp and a used Boss DD3 in the loop. Might replace the dirt with an EQ (Joyo graphic)? I'm sure there are good cheap knockoffs but I haven't used them.
If it was for a bass show I would probably take a leap of faith on a used EHX Bass Metaphors. Distortion, compression, and a dry out - I think I could make it happen with that.
If I needed a non-specific all-rounder I would get a Zoom multi.
If I needed a "lead tone", then instead of the utility pedals I'd probably put some flavor of used MXR Distortion in front of the amp and a used Boss DD3 in the loop. Might replace the dirt with an EQ (Joyo graphic)? I'm sure there are good cheap knockoffs but I haven't used them.
If it was for a bass show I would probably take a leap of faith on a used EHX Bass Metaphors. Distortion, compression, and a dry out - I think I could make it happen with that.
If I needed a non-specific all-rounder I would get a Zoom multi.
larryguitar
Active member
Gain pedal-Donner Morpher. Azus delay is workable. Couple of Joyo reverbs are ok. Not state-of-the-art, but an audience wouldn't be thinking "If only his delay sounded better..."
Larry
beaubrummels
Well-known member
Used Zoom MS-50G, $99, and done.
Chistopher
malapterurus electricus tonewood instigator
Facts. Christopher giving facts.
Should we discuss the importance of the fingers too?
I can get just about any sound I want with the gain on my amp, picking placement and intensity, choosing the right position, and muting. Delay and reverb come from the room, and just about any other effect, except fuzz, I use sparingly.
I could probably do just about any set with an HSS Strat and an SF300. It might not sound exactly like the record, but I've never particularly cared to sound like the record.
eclecticsynergy
Well-known member
Genre of choice matters a lot - or does it need to cover multiple styles?
How much gain is the amp set for - do you need good strong cleans?
If you need to cover various genres an EQ pedal would make for more versatility, both clean and driven.
There are plenty of cheap and good drive pedals, depending on the flavor you want.
Myself, I might choose two differently voiced ODs that would stack well.
Delay's pretty much a given but if they're sharing power, probably best to go with all analog.
That consideration pretty much rules out reverb.
Choice of modulation (or none) hinges very much on the styles of music.
Same for requiring a gate or not.
For my own tastes a minimalist board for fairly clean amp tone would have low gain drive, high gain drive and delay.
With a crunch core tone I'd do one drive, a chorus and a delay.
As a whole different approach, there are a few Chinese multipedals that contain distortion, reverb and delay.
Add a cheap mini OD of your choice and a multi-modulation pedal that'd cover and you'd be set.
Probably right around $100 not including power and cables.
I've used a Flamma FC-05 that does a good job on chorus, flange, tremolo, vibe, & autowah. Has ring mod and sample/hold filter too.
FWIW, these are not super-robust and longterm reliable - I had to replace mine after less than a year.
I got another when the first one died, though. For just under $40 it does a lot of different things rather well.
How much gain is the amp set for - do you need good strong cleans?
If you need to cover various genres an EQ pedal would make for more versatility, both clean and driven.
There are plenty of cheap and good drive pedals, depending on the flavor you want.
Myself, I might choose two differently voiced ODs that would stack well.
Delay's pretty much a given but if they're sharing power, probably best to go with all analog.
That consideration pretty much rules out reverb.
Choice of modulation (or none) hinges very much on the styles of music.
Same for requiring a gate or not.
For my own tastes a minimalist board for fairly clean amp tone would have low gain drive, high gain drive and delay.
With a crunch core tone I'd do one drive, a chorus and a delay.
As a whole different approach, there are a few Chinese multipedals that contain distortion, reverb and delay.
Add a cheap mini OD of your choice and a multi-modulation pedal that'd cover and you'd be set.
Probably right around $100 not including power and cables.
I've used a Flamma FC-05 that does a good job on chorus, flange, tremolo, vibe, & autowah. Has ring mod and sample/hold filter too.
FWIW, these are not super-robust and longterm reliable - I had to replace mine after less than a year.
I got another when the first one died, though. For just under $40 it does a lot of different things rather well.
larryguitar
Active member
I picked up one of these for about $35; in no way is it 'awesome', but it's not total crap either. Multiple models (clean and high gain) phaser, chorus, delay and reverb, plus you can load IR's to go straight to the FOH. A poor man's Tech 21 Fly Rig, essentially. https://www.amazon.com/SharkChili-Effects-Guitar-Chorus-Phaser/dp/B0936VDJQZ?th=1
I think this would be the cheapest way to get the 'must have' effects, with the bonus of amp models, three presets and the ability to do a cab sim and go direct.
Larry
I think this would be the cheapest way to get the 'must have' effects, with the bonus of amp models, three presets and the ability to do a cab sim and go direct.
Larry
