Author Topic: Pros/Cons of using Pedal Connectors? (Read 3310 times)

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:

Thanks for any info :)

Woogie · « **Reply #1 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.

indysmith · « **Reply #2 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.

noodleplugerine · « **Reply #3 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...

Elliot · « **Reply #4 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.

PhilKing · « **Reply #5 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.

Brow · « **Reply #6 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 :)

JJretroTONEGOD · « **Reply #7 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.

Vision pedalboards · « **Reply #8 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

Canadian Steve · « **Reply #9 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?

Brow · « **Reply #10 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 :)

Mr Ed · « **Reply #11 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.