Members Durwood75 Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 I don't chain pedals one after another - in fact, usually the most I'd have at any one time is 2 (one for dirt and one for some modulation). I get by pretty well with batteries. I don't play live shows in a band so maybe that's why I don't feel the need for a lot of options on tap at once. I usually just need a pedal or 2 to achieve a specific tone/effect. When I do see pics of huge pedal boards I think that there's got to be some "loss of tone" going on even when pedals are bypassed but maybe it's not that bad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members HMKRich Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 I played for 12 years before I started using a pedalboard. Made for a messy livingroom. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members The_Spice Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 I just have mine spread out on the floor. Whenever I get together with people to jam I just grab a couple of favorites (usually Hot Silicon, Polychorus and DM3) and go. I would probably put a board together if I were in a band and had to move them regularly... but as it stands right now the slew of pedals on the floor works fine for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 me!!! but i am considering it...not because I want to but because it's becoming a neccessary evil because of the time it takes me to set up/pack away. problem is i'm still experimenting with the chain, what effects I need etc, and I'm just about to buy a new amp, which might change my opinion on certain pedals, so i'm holding out as long as I can..when I'm pretty sure about my set up I'll make one to fit my needs and cable tie them down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members masabasic Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 I don't use one. If I could afford one, I would get one though. Next step is finishing my tri-boost, getting Tim in the mail, and then cables. Then maybe a pedalboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members only_shallow Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 i dont. i cant be arsed to spend 150 bucks on a thing that wont even contribute anything to mah lives. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 i dont. i cant be arsed to spend 150 bucks on a thing that wont even contribute anything to mah lives. nah, I'm gonna be making mine out of an old MDF kitchen cabinet. Probably cost me about a fiver at the end! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members only_shallow Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 ^Yeah im gonna do that if i ever need one. I've had pieces of wood under my pedals to look like a board but i didnt like it so i just thought id put it in one line. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members melx Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 ^Yeah im gonna do that if i ever need one. I've had pieces of wood under my pedals to look like a board but i didnt like it so i just thought id put it in one line. that's my big problem with pedal boards, I can't handle that stepping over one row to get to the ones at the back..I'm gonna do mine a special shape just for my pedals to hopefully avoid that....I'll post it when it's done and everyone will go "wtf, that's so stupid" just you wait and see!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members duderanimous Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 no pedal board for me... when I play out I just grab a Monsterpiece, a wah, and maybe a delay or an OD pedal and go. I don't use too many pedals when playing in a band situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Liberty Belle Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 i've never used one and with 20+ effects its really giving me the {censored}s lately.... so i found these old leather phone company cases (like brief cases / suit cases ) that are screaming to be made in to a case for my pedals. i also found an aluminum case (flight case style) at the same place.i'm goin there today to get one or the other.......or both,whatever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MathiasWilliam Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 I do but i made it myself, its a piece of wood with a few bits of velcro on it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Keith SIO Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 Haven't had a board in about a month since I was getting new pedals. I might finally be able to do a board again. Got a lot of cool things I want to use. For the time without the board though, I have jsut been using 1 or 2 pedals at a time. Really helped me focus on my playing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Dr.Picklebottom Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 i made one out of wood to the pedaltrain jr specs and painted it black...then bought a pedaltrain jr. i dont know, i thought it turned out decent- better than a lot of the homemade bookshelf boards i see around here. ill sell it for $25 if anyones interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Goominim Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 Me. I use 1 pedal at a time, but mostly I don't use any pedals. I live pure tones. No pedalboard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Urinate Forever Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 aye Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Companda Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 At the moment, I don't have a pedal board. But, then again, I only have two pedals after all of my pedals (including my Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members gappa Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 I only use one pedal, my floor processor. I still put it on a board and here's why- If I keep it secure on a board with the built in power strip, I know that I won't accidentally kick it around which could damage the power cord. I've seen several shows where guys have unplugged their power or guitar cables, knocked over pedals and such. I don't want to rip out the power source and be stuck with nothing ya know? Plus, I keep the board ready in my gear case. Pull it out, put it on stage and play. When the set's over I unplug it and stash it back in the case and get the heck off stage Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jgyn Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 Mois. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Kap'n Posted September 13, 2007 Members Share Posted September 13, 2007 I've got one, but I've ditched my power supply for batteries. Does that count? I cut a piece of scrap plywood to laptop computer-size, sprayed it black, glued/stapled a piece of black fuzzy doormat to it, and got a computer bag from goodwill. Total outlay: The computer bag is great, too. You can use the file folders to store cables, and the little organizer pouches for strings and tools. There's even a spot for business cards. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seifukusha Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 well, not yet Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Zachman Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 I don't chain pedals one after another - in fact, usually the most I'd have at any one time is 2 (one for dirt and one for some modulation). I get by pretty well with batteries. I don't play live shows in a band so maybe that's why I don't feel the need for a lot of options on tap at once. I usually just need a pedal or 2 to achieve a specific tone/effect. When I do see pics of huge pedal boards I think that there's got to be some "loss of tone" going on even when pedals are bypassed but maybe it's not that bad. I do AND I don't. Depends on the situation. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members indigoguy Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 i don't at the moment but am gonna be making one soon as not having one makes setting up at shows hella stressful. I use 5 pedals and a tuner with a power supply as well as a synth/sampler that i need to set up and i'm always worried i'm gonna leave sth behind/break sth. Haven't got one yet as they seem crazy expensive for what they are so diy is for me!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jconway Posted September 14, 2007 Members Share Posted September 14, 2007 I currently don't use a pedalboard but that is only because I only have one pedal. Once I get the rest of the pedals I need, I'll probably just take some wood and get to work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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