Good pedalboard?
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Re: Good pedalboard?
The Voodoo Lab Pedal Power absolutely OWNS the brick in every way. I think the two biggest pluses is that you can power large digital pedals with it (i.e. Line 6 stuff) and for REAL tweak-heads theres a power sag option that simulates dying batteries, which can produce some cool tones with distortion pedals... :32:
Usurper666 said:
The Voodoo Lab Pedal Power absolutely OWNS the brick in every way. I think the two biggest pluses is that you can power large digital pedals with it (i.e. Line 6 stuff) and for REAL tweak-heads theres a power sag option that simulates dying batteries, which can produce some cool tones with distortion pedals... :32:
gordon_39422
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Re: Good pedalboard?
Another vote for the Furman SPB-8. It was pricey, but it's like buying insurance for the investment you made in pedals. The power conditioner has helped eliminate noise I previously experienced from some of the stages at the local dives. All I have to do is plug the guitar in one jack, the amp in another, and run the power cord to an outlet and all my effects are ready to go. When I am done, roll the cables, set the board inside the padded case, attach the strap, sip the cover and roll!! I haven't once though about the money I invested in this. Wish I could say the same about some other more expensive gear!!!
Another vote for the Furman SPB-8. It was pricey, but it's like buying insurance for the investment you made in pedals. The power conditioner has helped eliminate noise I previously experienced from some of the stages at the local dives. All I have to do is plug the guitar in one jack, the amp in another, and run the power cord to an outlet and all my effects are ready to go. When I am done, roll the cables, set the board inside the padded case, attach the strap, sip the cover and roll!! I haven't once though about the money I invested in this. Wish I could say the same about some other more expensive gear!!!
FretFire
SingedFingerologist
Re: Good pedalboard?
The more I look up info on the Furman board, the more negative reviews I find. People apparently have had problems with the patchbay not working in particular, but others have complained of the power cord jacks failing, case falling apart, etc. Looking at the cost of a Voodoo power brick + materials to build vs. buying a powered board, I think I'm just going to save a bit and get a nice board later on and be done with it. Perhaps an MKS board, if I can find a used one for half price
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The more I look up info on the Furman board, the more negative reviews I find. People apparently have had problems with the patchbay not working in particular, but others have complained of the power cord jacks failing, case falling apart, etc. Looking at the cost of a Voodoo power brick + materials to build vs. buying a powered board, I think I'm just going to save a bit and get a nice board later on and be done with it. Perhaps an MKS board, if I can find a used one for half price
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Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
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No matter what you end up spending on the board, whether it's homemade or custom made, spend the money to get a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power II. It's an expense you'll only have to make once, and it'll make all of your future pedalboards work without headaches. The reason is that each output is isolated, and I think each has it's own transformer, if I'm not mistaken. My board is silent, and it's one less thing I need to think about. Another tip...try to get a board that has a second tier, so you can hide the power supply and cabling. It makes the board look much neater. Also, if you use a wah pedal, you may need a wah platform, so it rises the input jack above the lip of the board.
Here's a picture of mine, but it's an outdated picture.
Now, the Bogner switch is off of it, and in it's place is a Budda Wah and T.Rex Mudhoney. I also swapped out the Dejavibe and put an ADA Flange in it's place. I need to take a new picture, cause the board is even better now.
No matter what you end up spending on the board, whether it's homemade or custom made, spend the money to get a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power II. It's an expense you'll only have to make once, and it'll make all of your future pedalboards work without headaches. The reason is that each output is isolated, and I think each has it's own transformer, if I'm not mistaken. My board is silent, and it's one less thing I need to think about. Another tip...try to get a board that has a second tier, so you can hide the power supply and cabling. It makes the board look much neater. Also, if you use a wah pedal, you may need a wah platform, so it rises the input jack above the lip of the board.
Here's a picture of mine, but it's an outdated picture.
Now, the Bogner switch is off of it, and in it's place is a Budda Wah and T.Rex Mudhoney. I also swapped out the Dejavibe and put an ADA Flange in it's place. I need to take a new picture, cause the board is even better now.
FretFire
SingedFingerologist
Re: Good pedalboard?
That's one attractive thing about the MKS boards, they are double tiered and each tier has an adjustable tilt angle (and ample storage room underneath the second tier). Also, most of them come with a power supply that has several 9v outlets as well as a couple AC plugs, and I believe each outlet is isolated as well. One bad thing about them is that they're probably somewhat heavy, as the pedal platforms are aluminum.
http://www.pedalpad.com
That's one attractive thing about the MKS boards, they are double tiered and each tier has an adjustable tilt angle (and ample storage room underneath the second tier). Also, most of them come with a power supply that has several 9v outlets as well as a couple AC plugs, and I believe each outlet is isolated as well. One bad thing about them is that they're probably somewhat heavy, as the pedal platforms are aluminum.
http://www.pedalpad.com
Gearjoneser
Gear Ho
Re: Good pedalboard?
I built my own pedalboard once, by getting a piece of plywood cut to 32 X 15, then went to a metal retailer and had them cut 4 pieces of aluminum moulding with 45 degree ends. I measured it all perfectly and assembled it, then used two chrome cupboard handles for each side of the pedalboard. It looked like a Custom made by Fulltone board. It probably cost $40 If you use ozite felt on top, so you only have to use male velcro on your pedals, make sure to attach the felt with the same glue that you use to install a linoleum floor. That's the ONLY glue that works.
The spray glue doesn't hold, and all others soak the felt.
I built my own pedalboard once, by getting a piece of plywood cut to 32 X 15, then went to a metal retailer and had them cut 4 pieces of aluminum moulding with 45 degree ends. I measured it all perfectly and assembled it, then used two chrome cupboard handles for each side of the pedalboard. It looked like a Custom made by Fulltone board. It probably cost $40 If you use ozite felt on top, so you only have to use male velcro on your pedals, make sure to attach the felt with the same glue that you use to install a linoleum floor. That's the ONLY glue that works.
The spray glue doesn't hold, and all others soak the felt.
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