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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: Brow on June 18, 2007, 06:59:23 PM

Title: Pros/Cons of using Pedal Connectors?
Post by: Brow on June 18, 2007, 06:59:23 PM: Hey guys.

I'm in the process of building a new pedalboard and I was wondering what you opinions are on the use of pedal connectors on pedalboards? Are there any Pros or Cons of using these? I know it helps if the pedals are more or less the same height as each other, and have side mounted inputs/outputs, but what other things do I have to consider?

Here are examples of what I mean:

(http://images4.thomann.de/pics/prod/176150.jpg)

(http://images4.thomann.de/pics/prod/175947.jpg)

Thanks for any info :)
Title: Pros/Cons of using Pedal Connectors?
Post by: Woogie on June 18, 2007, 07:05:07 PM: I think its a signal thing but I would go with patch leads so you can move things round a bit. Most people on stage I have seen use normal patch leads too.
Title: Pros/Cons of using Pedal Connectors?
Post by: indysmith on June 18, 2007, 07:12:52 PM: the problem i have with mine is mainly that my pedals have different heights...
Also - my v-twin pedal has input and output on the back, and for that it's no good because all your other pedals are facing the wrong way, lol.
Title: Pros/Cons of using Pedal Connectors?
Post by: noodleplugerine on June 18, 2007, 07:34:22 PM: Would be great if you had a part of your pedalboard which was just a thousand boss pedals...
Title: Pros/Cons of using Pedal Connectors?
Post by: Elliot on June 18, 2007, 07:52:09 PM: Pro - You can get more Boss/Digitech pedals together in a smaller space
Pro - There is minimal signal loss (only for Eric Johnson ears on this one)
Con - They are too rigid together and can cause damage.
Con - You can only connect Boss/Digitech and then in a line and not have them all over the board.
Title: Pros/Cons of using Pedal Connectors?
Post by: PhilKing on June 18, 2007, 08:04:16 PM: Go with 6in/15cm right angle quality leads (if you have any where you are going from the front to a side jack you might need a 1foot/30cm lead. Get quality cable (personally I loathe the george-L jacks but I know a lot of people like them - if you want I think I have some you can have!). and I prefer heavy duty jacks (even though you won't be pulling them out a lot, I still think they are better). You will be able to position everything exactly where you want it.
Title: Pros/Cons of using Pedal Connectors?
Post by: Brow on June 18, 2007, 11:29:42 PM: Hey guys.

Thanks for the info :)

There will be several HBE pedals on my finished board, so I was considering using some of the straight connectors between those, as they're all in the same size boxes :)

Can these things really cause damage to pedals by being too rigid?

Phil, thanks for the offer of the George-L stuff, I appreciate it :)
Title: Pros/Cons of using Pedal Connectors?
Post by: JJretroTONEGOD on June 19, 2007, 04:16:29 AM: To use George L is a VERY good idea, they are incredible! I'm using these gold plated patch leads that cost me only $60 from the USA, which worked out more like £50 including postage and customs charges. They are completley noiselss, it's disturbing. I'm thinking of making my own board soon too, let me know how it goes!

Ben.
Title: Pros/Cons of using Pedal Connectors?
Post by: Vision pedalboards on July 01, 2007, 01:25:53 PM: George L's rule!!

If anyone here wants a good deal on them drop me a PM or email

Mark
Title: Pros/Cons of using Pedal Connectors?
Post by: Canadian Steve on July 01, 2007, 06:05:58 PM: I bought about 7 of the Neutrik straight connecters and they do the job perfectly, providing your using them with the same size of pedals. I don't need them all - how many do you need?
Title: Pros/Cons of using Pedal Connectors?
Post by: Brow on July 01, 2007, 10:47:02 PM: Quote from: Canadian Steve
I bought about 7 of the Neutrik straight connecters and they do the job perfectly, providing your using them with the same size of pedals. I don't need them all - how many do you need?

Hello :)

I recently bought a Warwick Rockcase Pedalboard from Thomann and also bought 7 of the straight connectors and 1 'offset' connector at the same time.

I won't know until I rig the whole thing together how many I'll actually need, but thanks alot for the offer :)
Title: Pros/Cons of using Pedal Connectors?
Post by: Mr Ed on July 02, 2007, 09:09:02 AM: I prefer using the Planet Waves Pedalboard Kit - custom sized cables made by you - no waste, high quality gear and very neat.