Members stratmaster48 Posted October 28, 2007 Members Share Posted October 28, 2007 I've been looking in to buying a pedalboard. How does the furman skb-9 rack up against the others? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members homestar_kevin Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 diy... sonnnn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The Villano Dude Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 definitely diy man, fun and customizable! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stratmaster48 Posted October 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 any instructions, I want it to be professional, and sturdy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members DanJep Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 Honestly man, I prefer buying my boards. I like the idea of having a custom fit case, sturdy construction and doesn't take a lot of my time to build. Buying boards has always been worth it to me. A guy I play with on a regular basis has a furman spb-8 from many moons ago and it has held up nicely under years of abuse. They are a bit pricey but if you consider the time it would take you to build, the cost of a case and a good power supply you've spent the same amount of money. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members BassPlayerJosh Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 Unless you plan on flying around with you pedal board DIY is the way to go. I built mine out of spare Lexan we had lying around, so it is pretty much indestructible and super nice looking. I love it and once I find some sorta flight case to fit it I will love it way more. Best part was it cost me all of $3 for some silicone glue. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members SG dan Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 DIY for sure. I wouldn't buy a board without at least trying a build first. Unless your fling around the world and even then you can get creative As far as cost, for mine Ive spent all of 3$ for a long block of wood at home depot. as long as you have a drill your set. After that you can add Velcro - less than 10$ m sure power strip - 10$ or less 1spot - 30$ so far youve spent less than 60$ and you have a decent board that is as big as you need it. For a little more you could fashion some kind of case for it as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members stratmaster48 Posted October 29, 2007 Author Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 Honestly man, I prefer buying my boards. I like the idea of having a custom fit case, sturdy construction and doesn't take a lot of my time to build. Buying boards has always been worth it to me. A guy I play with on a regular basis has a furman spb-8 from many moons ago and it has held up nicely under years of abuse. They are a bit pricey but if you consider the time it would take you to build, the cost of a case and a good power supply you've spent the same amount of money. I think this is the way im going to go. I work so much, so i dont have time to build a pedalboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tenoken Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 PEDALTRAIN. /life as you knew it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kismet78 Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 PEDALTRAIN. /life as you knew it. I know it's shallow, but I hate the look of those...Here was my solution to the pedalboard dilemma: old tweed suitcase ($19 bucks on teh ebay), 2 detachable hinges, reinforce bottom with plywood, add rubber feet and velcro. Add foam inside lid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tenoken Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 Creative work there! Cool stuff too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MathiasWilliam Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 There is nothing like DIY boards, making it yourself and customizing it, but i am gonna get a bought one sometime soon, it just seems to be better to pay for one than have to build one from scratch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rock_and_roll Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 mine cost me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kismet78 Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 Creative work there!Cool stuff too. The board's got an old blues man vibe, eh? I'm sure it confuses people. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kismet78 Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 ...it just seems to be better to pay for one than have to build one from scratch. I think you spelled it out right there. If your attitude is one of "have to build" instead of "get to build" then I say just buy one. Some of us get a lot of pleasure out of making stuff, but that's not everyone's cup of tea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MathiasWilliam Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 I think you spelled it out right there. If your attitude is one of "have to build" instead of "get to build" then I say just buy one. Some of us get a lot of pleasure out of making stuff, but that's not everyone's cup of tea. My current and last one were both made by me, but i just think bought ones would be so much better, cause i seriously have no skill in building, i may get my dad to help out, he's good with building:thu: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Free the Guilty Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 I'm building a really simple one at the moment. Just a piece of MDF, black spray paint, metal edging and a Powerall. Don't really need the bells and whistles since its just for home use. One day though I would like a pedaltrain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kismet78 Posted October 29, 2007 Members Share Posted October 29, 2007 Something about the pedaltrains make me think of a futon... Hmmm, what could it be? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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