Pedalboard builds

DrGonzo · 2013-12-05T15:57:22+00:00

Hey guys So another build related topic soz! Im getting this strange itch to just make some shit. (and also save cash i guess) Which of you have built your own pedalboards. I want to do a simple board that can house about 8 regular size pedals and 2 expression type pedals (wah and volume) Either want to have it angled... or flat with raised back layer (about 2cm off the flat board) I want to go tomorrow am to builders warehouse and buy the supplies. how is this link? http://www.premierguitar.com/articles/19635-diy-pedalboard-build I reckon i should just follow that.... If you guys have any advice on materials that worked for you. or perhaps other links /vids that you followed to build, please share! (P.S> I understand this topic probably posted before but its quite a mish to search thru all the time to find previous posts of this nature. (yes, i am lazy.) Maybe you guys should investigate some kind of script or functionality like Gearslutz has where it searched for related pre-exisiting posts as soon as you enter a topic title? just food for thought. )

AlanRatcliffe

The Neutriks need a 24mm circular hole (full set of technical drawings, cutouts and 3D files on their site).

IEC (kettle) sockets will depend on the make, but usually about 25 x 20mm (guestimate - check it before you go drilling). The type with built in surge protection are bigger - once again, check the specific manufacturer's site (or somewhere like RS Electronics).

Stoffeltoo

I am too shy and ashamed to post my plank. It is serviceable though and I do look like someone dodging a puff adder in De Aar when stepping on the pedals.

Sounds are cool though

PJH

Adrian Rogowski wrote
PJH wrote
DrGonzo wrote Very Nice guys!
PJH im also thinking of doing a 2 layer one, rather than an angled one.

Although that makes it more difficult to hide cables and stash a power supply. How did you get around that?

Dave
I built the board so that the step is hollow inside. That gives you a massive space to mount a nice big power supply in it.

I find that the "stepped" board is a lot easier to use than the angled type.

I also put an led lighting strip on the front of the step so that you can still see whats going on when it's dark on stage. This board is a design that has taken time to "evolve" over time and has worked for many years for me.

The "switcher" on the bottom left of the board is used to switch between the amp or my talkbox. I have three outputs on it. One goes to my amp, the next one to the talkbox and then there is the balanced out (XLR) from the Redbox (which is inside the board) and that goes to the desk.

The input jack is designed to switch off the transmitter (when I can't or decide not to use that radio. As soon as the cable is unplugged the board is setup for the radio.

I had a flightcase built for the board as well. It's seen many, many flights and buses, trailers etc and is still going strong.

Cheers,

Peter.
Wow.. That is a nice board. You'd be the perfect person to ask then, seeing as you've had the same board for +10 years, if you had the opportunity to remake a new board, what would you do different, or what would you add etc

Thank, Adrian,

I'm pretty happy with this board. I have built quite a few over the years and this one is the result of a lot of trial and error. The one thing that I would certainly change though is to allow a bit more space so that I could fit a bigger decent volume pedal on it.

Because of the limited space that I allocated I'm stuck with the plastic Boss volume pedal and I'm on my third one already as they eventually break. I'd love to find a small one similar to the Boss but made out of metal instead of the crappy plastic ones.

I have also built a much smaller compact board which I used mainly for travelling (when flying) but I don't use it much anymore.

If you go to my site, www.peterhanmer.co.za and go to the "Gear" page you'll see the smaller board there. It has similar pedals on it but you'll notice that everything has been crammed into a smaller space.

Cheers,

Peter.

Kush

Here are some pics of my recently-built pedalboard and case. I built it in my spare time and it took me about two and a half weeks to complete. I am a novice as far as using pedals so I expect I will be selling some of these and buying new ones. It is on the heavy side but I don't mind, it works perfectly for me. I have had it for about 4 months now and I'm really happy with it. I am saving up for a T-Rex or Voodoo Labs Power Supply unit but for now this jumbled mess does the job. Hope it gives you some ideas.

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