Jack Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Hey guys. I'm trying to find a pedalboard to hold all my pedals (well, duh :-) ). I don't need much space, just a volume, a few drive pedals and a compressor. What I'd like, ideally is: Some neat cable tidying or routing methods. A bag or case of some sort. (Otherwise I'd just go with the planks of wood approach) Ideally, but this is pushing it, internal connectors. I don't know exactly what they're called but I'd like to plug the instrument and amp cables into the board itself rather than the first and last pedals. I haven't explained that well have I? Oh, and fairly cheap. Like not more than £100 for the board and the power supply. I was looking at those mixer cases from esr that Charic mentions in his thread. I think they're winning so far assuming the lid comes off completely. What's everyone using? Are those Gator case/pedalboard combos any good? The GTP-Pro? Thanks in advance. Pedals I'm pretty cool with, never owned the board before though! Jack Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I got mine from Flightcase Warehouse online. You get a case with a detachable lid & a bit of black painted wood (which I was going to bin, but is very useable) with some cheap velcro. You can then get some heavy duty velcro & put a couple of stoppers on the board to slope it, replace it with your own or do away with the board idea & just glue loop fabric directly in the case. Here's some pics... [url=http://www.flickr.com/photos/xgsjx/6711372259/][/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 11, 2012 Share Posted October 11, 2012 I'm hoping to finish mine on saturday weather allowing (there's no light in the garage ) It's very satisfying making these things yourselves (although I am being helped by someone who is more competent with tools than myself) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumps Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 I'm gonna start making a design after my big project is finished (Should be pretty much done this weekend) I'm gonna wire clip mine so the power cables are hidden & will be part of the board. I have wored out how to do it just need the time to make it now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 Looking forward to seeing it. Make a change from my loop & tangle wires. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulpirie8 Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 (edited) This is what I used for about 3 years. Would suits your needs perfectly. Has a cable tray to run the power cables along, you plug directly into the board from your bass/amp and it even comes with patch cables. [url="http://www.amazon.co.uk/BOSS-Boss-BCB-60-Pedal-Board/dp/B000SLTV42/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1350045116&sr=8-1"]http://www.amazon.co...50045116&sr=8-1[/url] Can be a bit of a PITA if you don't have boss pedals as you have to cut the foam to suit your needs but once you've spent the 10 mins doing it you'll save yourself a lot of time in setting up for gigs. The case is a sturdy b*tch too. Paul Edited October 12, 2012 by paulpirie8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 12, 2012 Share Posted October 12, 2012 There's one of those for sale here IIRC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 13, 2012 Author Share Posted October 13, 2012 I really don't fancy those Boss ones, appreciate the advice though. Thanks for all of the advice actually, even though I'm pretty much decided on a mixer case the same as Charic's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 13, 2012 Share Posted October 13, 2012 Here's a few pics of the work done today Coming together : [attachment=120915:IMAG0194.jpg] The piece on the left is for the footswitch to my TC RH450 Here's a pic with a couple of pedals "onboard" [attachment=120914:IMAG0198.jpg] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack Posted October 14, 2012 Author Share Posted October 14, 2012 Oh that looks really good, I thought you were just going to mount the pedals straight in it though. Liking the raised idea. Do you reckon you could mount the pedals directly on the floor or would the raised lip on the front be too high? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 It's just a little bit too high to mount directly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrismuzz Posted October 14, 2012 Share Posted October 14, 2012 (edited) The Diago pedalboard are good, a bit pricey but good! It comes with a long strip of sticky backed velcro, and the base of the board has the 'furry bit' on it to stick it to. Solid as a rock, and you can jump up and down on the case when its closed without a worry. This is my one when it had more pedals in it to give you an idea. It's the 'Gigman' which is the smallest and cost me £70 new. Edited October 14, 2012 by chrismuzz Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Si600 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 [quote name='charic' timestamp='1350161225' post='1835407'] Here's a few pics of the work done today Coming together : [attachment=120915:IMAG0194.jpg] The piece on the left is for the footswitch to my TC RH450 Here's a pic with a couple of pedals "onboard" [attachment=120914:IMAG0198.jpg] [/quote] Build Diary Apologies if you've already started one... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fumps Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 I have a few idea but want to make mine so the cables go through & under the board, it looks more simple, I simply dont have time to do a mock up but when i do I will post it up. I'm just up to my eye balls at the moment with bloody diy project.......I am so close to finishing this off the excitement is beginning to take hold now lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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