Bare Knuckle Pickups Forum
Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: MrBump on October 25, 2010, 10:24:35 PM
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... I know, I know - we've been here so many times before...
I've been using a 1Spot to power my Pedaltrain Junior, but I'm minded to switch to a more standard power supply. However, I've never owned one and I'm astounded by the cost of some of them...
And recommendations for decent, reasonably proced power supplies that will fit in a PT Junior?
Ta.
Mark.
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I have no idea, but is there anything actually wrong with the 1 Spot? Is it causing problems?
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Check out the Rothwell Stompjuice - it's a fantastic little unit!
http://www.rothwellaudioproducts.co.uk/html/stompjuice.html
In fact, I have one around I don't use anymore since I've stopped using pedals, let me know if you'd be interested in it :)
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I've said it before, but the Johnny Shredfreak one is the bargain of the century at £11...
http://www.johnnyshredfreak.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=12
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That Rothwell unit looks cool, but quite big - I think that I need something more along the lines of the Fuel Tank so that it fits under my Pedal Train, although I'd need to measure just to be sure...
PQ - no, nothing particularly wrong with the 1Spot. It's just that I've found that the 1Spot can get damaged quire easily - the middle pin on the plug is hanging on with superglue at the moment!!!
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^ is that the same as the Diago unit, Dave? Looks like it's the same design...
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The stompjuice will not fit under the pedaltrain so you'll have to have it separate to the board which kind of defeats the point. I eventually bit the bullet and bought a voodolabs psu just because it fits under the board. Plus it allows me to run a trex 12v pedal as well as the bog standard 9v pedals. The stompjuice is now living in its box
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The Johnny Shredfreak is the same as the Diago - except cheaper! Very nice it is too.
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After long years of trying and having issues with all kinds of power supplies, I finally got a Voodoolab PP2+. It hurts to spend 200 bucks on something that makes no sound, but since my tone has improved, my issues have disappeared. There was noise before that didn't really bug me, but I realised how much it was disturbing before, once it was gone with the PP2+
Reason I got it in the first place was that I had ground loops from non-isolated power supplies that powered pedals in front and in the loop of some amps, and those issues are gone. Also fits great under the pedal train2 with the supplied mounting thingies.
As said, 200 bucks is a pain, but there is a reason these boxes are on so many boards.
I heard that the BBE Supa Charger is isolated, too and supposed to be good quality.
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I've said it before, but the Johnny Shredfreak one is the bargain of the century at £11...
http://www.johnnyshredfreak.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=12
I concur. I have two of the buggers and they're smashing.
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I've got the Gator G bus 8. Works great and has 8 x 9v and 3 x18v outputs.
http://www.thomann.de/gb/gator_g_bus_8_multi_power_supply.htm
£55 or £65 with the pedal board. Does not come with a UK plug though!
http://www.thomann.de/gb/gator_gptblpwr_pedalboard_with_bag.htm
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I've said it before, but the Johnny Shredfreak one is the bargain of the century at £11...
http://www.johnnyshredfreak.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=8&products_id=12
I concur. I have two of the buggers and they're smashing.
+2
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With twinfan on this been using my johnny shred fan or whatever called for ages, is quiet, not to big, cheap but not cheaply made and think can run about 10pedals of it (see daisy chain on same site)
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I run a full daisy chain off mine and have had no issues whatsoever.
They're identical to the Diago, so you can see how much they're making can't you!
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I recently bought a Diago supply; it fits under my Pedaltrain mini no problem.
It works great powering an OCD, Xotic EP Boost, Planet Waves Tuner and an MXR Carbon Copy. Only issue is when I put a DD3 and my new Zombietramp (Good pedal Juan, will post some clips of this soon) pedal in the daisy chain, you can hear a ground loop that gets too loud with gain.
Anyway, I've just ordered the Johnny Shredfreak one. I'll experiment with the two and compare them
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I run a full daisy chain off mine and have had no issues whatsoever.
They're identical to the Diago, so you can see how much they're making can't you!
+1 I have both and they are identical. I have run 12 or 13 pedals off it with no problem at all.
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my new Zombietramp (Good pedal Juan, will post some clips of this soon) pedal
Liked it so much that she'll soon have a couple of sisters.
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I run a full daisy chain off mine and have had no issues whatsoever.
They're identical to the Diago, so you can see how much they're making can't you!
+1 I have both and they are identical. I have run 12 or 13 pedals off it with no problem at all.
All depends on how much current they draw. Hence I have a couple of them. At £11 a pop, it's a bargain.
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The Voodoolab is consistent and reliable, as is the Burkey Flatliner. I experienced the more expensive powersupplies do the job better.
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That one Dave (Twinfan) posted is the boy and for £11.00 you can't go wrong. I use a similar 1.5A regulated DC PS that I've had for years and daisychain the pedals on my board - zero issues. I paid £10.00 about 15 or more years ago.
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I thank you, I thank you!
*bows to his adoring crowd*
;) :lol:
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i've got the johnny shredfreak one too. I think mine is a bit noisy, though I imagine you're not going to get rid of that noise without getting isolated outputs (?)...
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my new Zombietramp (Good pedal Juan, will post some clips of this soon) pedal
Liked it so much that she'll soon have a couple of sisters.
zombie sisters. cool
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I saw CAE launched a powersytem. Ok, nearly 300 euro.
The Dunlop CAE Power System MC-403 is the ultimate solution to powering multiple pedals. Designed through a collaboration between Bob Bradshaw and MXR’s design team, the MC-403 can power many different types of pedals in the cleanest and most reliable manner possible. The MC-403 can provide multiple sources of clean power for all of your power needs, making this high performance and high quality power system perfect for studio or stage. Quiet operation is ensured with toroidal transformers that provide exceptional performance, no matter how many pedals you are powering. The MC-403 was designed for real flexibility – use it on a pedal board or rack mount it in a single rack space with an included front mount bracket. All of the multi-tap outlets are linear regulated, isolated, and protected against short circuiting. And the MC-403 is housed in a heavy-duty and rugged housing for years or studio or road use. All of this adds up to professional standards of reliability and quality power for your rig.unlop CAE MC-403 Power System You’ve invested a lot in your pedal board in order to fine tune your tone. The last part of the equation? How you power the pedal board. The Dunlop CAE MC-403 is the ultimate solution for powering pedals of all different varieties and power needs. A significant aspect of using pedals is powering them in the cleanest and most reliable manner possible. The Dunlop CAE MC-403 is the final piece of the tonal puzzle, providing ultra-quiet operation and maximum flexibility. Dunlop CAE MC-403 Power Supply Specifications: Input: 115V/230V~50-60Hz 100W, fuse 250V/1A E56092 or E221465 Pedal Output: AC Thru-200W Max, hardwired to Input Voltage Transformer isolated 2 (two) 9VAC’s 8 (eight) 9VDC’s 4 (four) 18VDC’s 2 (two) 6.5-10.5VDC’s (out), 10.5-15.0VDC (in) Dimensions: 43 (W) x 102 (D) x 44 (H) mm; 13.5 (W) x 4(D) x 1.75 (H) inches Weight: 2.63 kg/ 5.8 lbs (with front) panel installed
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^ nice one! Might be a little overkill for me though.
Hmmm...
Only way to feel the noise is when it's good and loud
So good I can't believe it screaming with the crowd
Don't sweat it, get it back to you
Don't sweat it, get it back to you
Overkill, Overkill, Overkill
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I've got the Gator G bus 8. Works great and has 8 x 9v and 3 x18v outputs.
http://www.thomann.de/gb/gator_g_bus_8_multi_power_supply.htm
£55 or £65 with the pedal board. Does not come with a UK plug though!
http://www.thomann.de/gb/gator_gptblpwr_pedalboard_with_bag.htm
I second that got the gator power supply with the pedal tote board, worked beautifully. Just need a travel plug euro-> uk, u can buy all of it including the plug from thomann