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Forum Ringside => Tech => Topic started by: MrBump on January 22, 2009, 03:01:47 PM

Title: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: MrBump on January 22, 2009, 03:01:47 PM
So, I'm some way into my self-build pedalboard, but I need some stuff.


Is there a really cool online place I can get all this from?

Mark.
Title: Re: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: martinw on January 22, 2009, 04:22:52 PM
Try here:
http://www.bluearan.co.uk/index.php (http://www.bluearan.co.uk/index.php)
Title: Re: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: MrBump on January 22, 2009, 04:36:46 PM
Cheers, Martin - that's perfect.

Mark.
Title: Re: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: richardjmorgan on January 22, 2009, 04:47:29 PM
On a related note, is there somewhere I can buy 'handles' similar to the ones on the front of that Orange amp in MrBump's avatar? I've been trying to find some for ages for something pedalboardy I['m putting together, but was never sure of what the proper name for them would be.
Title: Re: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: MrBump on January 22, 2009, 04:56:11 PM
I've seen similar on the site that Martin just posted.

What about something to line the pedalboard with?  What does velcro stick to?
Title: Re: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: richardjmorgan on January 22, 2009, 05:12:18 PM
Quote from: MrBump on January 22, 2009, 04:56:11 PM
I've seen similar on the site that Martin just posted.

What about something to line the pedalboard with?  What does velcro stick to?
I just used the furry part of heavy-duty velcro and stuck it to the base.

I can't seem to find that sort (the smallish, metal pull-handles) on that site, although it's possible I'm being a complete berk. 
Title: Re: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: Will on January 22, 2009, 05:36:36 PM
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38.l1313&_nkw=d+handles&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Different varieties in home / DIY / kitchen categories there
Title: Re: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: martinw on January 22, 2009, 07:03:14 PM
Use B and Q carpet tiles (£1.99 ish) to line the board. Works great, and much tougher than the felt-y stuff most suppliers use.
Title: Re: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: MrBump on January 22, 2009, 10:01:28 PM
Quote from: martinw on January 22, 2009, 07:03:14 PM
Use B and Q carpet tiles (£1.99 ish) to line the board. Works great, and much tougher than the felt-y stuff most suppliers use.


Cracking.  Cheers.

Mark.
Title: Re: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: Spitfire on January 22, 2009, 10:20:31 PM
http://www.johnnyshredfreak.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=7&zenid=d1b585781ace93ff7261f0b3f83e4e14 (http://www.johnnyshredfreak.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=7&zenid=d1b585781ace93ff7261f0b3f83e4e14)

this site may be of help
Title: Re: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: Catalyst77 on January 23, 2009, 09:50:32 AM
BTW

Depending on the size of your board you may want to get some strong contact adhesive.

When i built my board i got some heavy duty velcro off ebay.  But once i had attached the pedals, as soon as i picked it up the velcro peeled right off cause of the weight of the pedals.

(i had left it a few days too!)

Might be worth doing, just as a precautioun regardless.
Title: Re: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: MrBump on January 23, 2009, 03:03:42 PM
Quote from: Catalyst77 on January 23, 2009, 09:50:32 AM
BTW

Depending on the size of your board you may want to get some strong contact adhesive.

When i built my board i got some heavy duty velcro off ebay.  But once i had attached the pedals, as soon as i picked it up the velcro peeled right off cause of the weight of the pedals.

(i had left it a few days too!)

Might be worth doing, just as a precautioun regardless.

Yep, point taken.
Title: Re: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: richardjmorgan on January 27, 2009, 04:07:40 PM
Quote from: Will on January 22, 2009, 05:36:36 PM
http://shop.ebay.co.uk/?_from=R40&_trksid=m38.l1313&_nkw=d+handles&_sacat=See-All-Categories

Different varieties in home / DIY / kitchen categories there
Ah, nice one, cheers!
Title: Re: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: MrBump on January 31, 2009, 06:39:55 PM
Tis done!

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o82/markdemanbey/Pedalboard%20Build/DSCF1892.jpg)

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o82/markdemanbey/Pedalboard%20Build/DSCF1895.jpg)

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o82/markdemanbey/Pedalboard%20Build/DSCF1898.jpg)

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o82/markdemanbey/Pedalboard%20Build/DSCF1902.jpg)

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o82/markdemanbey/Pedalboard%20Build/DSCF1905.jpg)

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o82/markdemanbey/Pedalboard%20Build/DSCF1906.jpg)

(http://i118.photobucket.com/albums/o82/markdemanbey/Pedalboard%20Build/DSCF1907.jpg)

Not all velcro'd in yet, but you get the idea.  Not a bad effort, actually.  Cost about £50 all in.

I just wish I'd  made it a little bigger...

Mark.
Title: Re: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: m0jo on February 01, 2009, 08:57:47 PM
A bit bigger like   ... this?
(http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/3092/flightcase2ro4.th.jpg) (http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/3092/flightcase2ro4.jpg)
Yes .. it's a keyboard flightcase haha. And this is al old picture, diamond plate has been moved left, Boss SD-1 added, and I've got proper patchcables now ;)

I see we've got the same tuner! Good choice 8) :D

What's that wah though? And why are half the pedals upside down? (don't you stomp all your settings to blithereens?)
Title: Re: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: MrBump on February 01, 2009, 09:11:56 PM
Quote from: m0jo on February 01, 2009, 08:57:47 PM
A bit bigger like   ... this?
(http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/3092/flightcase2ro4.th.jpg) (http://img160.imageshack.us/img160/3092/flightcase2ro4.jpg)
Yes .. it's a keyboard flightcase haha. And this is al old picture, diamond plate has been moved left, Boss SD-1 added, and I've got proper patchcables now ;)

I see we've got the same tuner! Good choice 8) :D

What's that wah though? And why are half the pedals upside down? (don't you stomp all your settings to blithereens?)

Top row is upside down because I haven't got the right size cable to have the second row the right way up, if you see what I mean...  It's on order.

The wah is an old Coloursound from the '80s.  It's great.  Although I quite fancy a Weeping Demon, which I see you have in your massive box...
Title: Re: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: m0jo on February 01, 2009, 10:39:48 PM
Quote from: MrBump on February 01, 2009, 09:11:56 PM
Top row is upside down because I haven't got the right size cable to have the second row the right way up, if you see what I mean...  It's on order.

The wah is an old Coloursound from the '80s.  It's great.  Although I quite fancy a Weeping Demon, which I see you have in your massive box...

Ah right.

The Weeping Demon is great, although it does definitly not work with some amps/sounds, in some combinations it gives a very tinny plastic sound. I really want a Dunlop Wylde wah now, but I rely too heavily on the auto-switch of the WD (which is great, the delay knob makes it perfect) so I'll have to search on or have one modded :(

Edit: holy mother :O I've just found the Morley Dragon 2 (George Lynch), it seems like the perfect thing :D I love the sound of the Morley Tremonti, but it has no extra switches and stuff (and i'm a gearhead.. love knobs! (ahem))
Wait for some of that clips then, and price :|
Title: Re: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: MrBump on February 02, 2009, 06:56:35 AM
Quote from: m0jo on February 01, 2009, 10:39:48 PM
Quote from: MrBump on February 01, 2009, 09:11:56 PM
Top row is upside down because I haven't got the right size cable to have the second row the right way up, if you see what I mean...  It's on order.

The wah is an old Coloursound from the '80s.  It's great.  Although I quite fancy a Weeping Demon, which I see you have in your massive box...

Ah right.

The Weeping Demon is great, although it does definitly not work with some amps/sounds, in some combinations it gives a very tinny plastic sound. I really want a Dunlop Wylde wah now, but I rely too heavily on the auto-switch of the WD (which is great, the delay knob makes it perfect) so I'll have to search on or have one modded :(

Edit: holy mother :O I've just found the Morley Dragon 2 (George Lynch), it seems like the perfect thing :D I love the sound of the Morley Tremonti, but it has no extra switches and stuff (and i'm a gearhead.. love knobs! (ahem))
Wait for some of that clips then, and price :|

... personally I think that the Morely pedals are an acquired taste...  I bought a Bad Horsie just before Christmas, ans sold it almost straight away.  TERRIBLE for my style of playing...

Mark.
Title: Re: Pedalboard Stuff
Post by: scottlynn73 on February 02, 2009, 11:21:38 PM
attaching pedals with bike chain links is the future! no more velcro or glue!

this guys sells just about every pedal board accessory you could ever want

http://www.johnnyshredfreak.com/store/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=7&zenid=85cb12455dc966cfb63dbb86ca833585