radiophonic Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 I have a Nano+ and it is just a bit too small. I've got pretty much everything I need and can only realistically see me getting maybe one more pedal (Octave) or at least not playing live with more than one additional pedal. I'd need to consider a PSU in that case anyway. I've looked at the larger PT boards and they seem to be way too big for my needs. The closest is a NOVA 18, I think, but even that looks like overkill. Does anyone else make a small lightweight board with a handy carry case? I don't need immediate pedal access to the phase, chorus or delay pedals since I tend to engage/disengage them at the start of a song and then use the LS2 as the controller to get the right combinations. I may have to resort to a piece of MDF! Here's the signal path IN -->TU3 (Optional, but the kill switch is handy) --> BXC1 ---> Pork Loin ---> LS2 (IN) ---> OUT Phase 90 ---> Flashback ---> LS2 (Loop A) Bass Chorus Deluxe ---> LS2 (LoopB) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stylon Pilson Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 The Nano+ is 45cm long, I believe. You could look at the Warwick Rockboard line - I've got the "Jam" model which is 51cm long - that extra few centimetres should be enough to fit in one more pedal. S.P. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrn1989 Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) Another option is the palmer boards, I've got one and they're great quality with a solid carry bag https://m.thomann.de/gb/palmer_mi_pedalbay_50s.htm?gclid=CLPyiNnjnNQCFUg6GwodyqwPWg Edited June 1, 2017 by mrn1989 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 (edited) Check out a Pedaltrain Metro 20 or 24. Should give you enough space for one more pedal and maybe more. Also, the T Rex Tonetrunk Minor might be a good shout - very similar in form to a Nano Plus but a few inches longer, slightly wider and tall enough to get a much better selection of power supplies under it than any of the PT Nano or Metro series! On a side note, what patch cables are you using? I use EBS flat cables and the difference between using them vs. Normal (larger) patch cables quickly adds up and can mean you gain space for the extra pedal you need. Will be a ton cheaper than buying a new board too. Edited June 1, 2017 by CameronJ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazWills Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 7 pedals and a PSU? sounds about spot on for a Pedaltrain classic Jr! 4 on the front row with your 3 pedals in the LS-2 on the back row. Room for 1 more pedal down the road, PSU can mount underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazWills Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 for a guide - this is a PT Metro 24: and this is a classic Jr: and this is an older PT mini: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DBerriff Posted June 1, 2017 Share Posted June 1, 2017 Bass Direct has the Metro 16 at what I believe is a good price. It does offer more options than the Nano, which I also have. Squeezing a Tonehammer pre and Fuel Tank Jnr on the board along with a couple of pedals is much easier. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted June 1, 2017 Author Share Posted June 1, 2017 If I keep the TU3 in the path, the minimum length wise would be the Metro 24, unless I mounted one of the pedals at 90 degrees along the top. That's using mostly warwick low profile patch cables - I need one fatter neutrik one for a long return cable for a loop. I do have a PolyTune clip, but the kill switch is useful for quickly changing basses (fretless/fretted) without annoying the sound guy. However I do it, it looks like either too little space or way too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CameronJ Posted June 2, 2017 Share Posted June 2, 2017 I use a polytune clip too, but like you found myself wanting a killswitch on my Nano+ board. So as a workaround I just bought a micro killswitch pedal and am loving it so far. It has latching and momentary switches in case I ever feel the need to do any stutter effects...unlikely but nice to have the option I guess. I suppose a polytune mini or similar sized tuner would kill two birds with one stone though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted June 6, 2017 Author Share Posted June 6, 2017 I think what I need is actually the discontinued PT Jr (as per GazWill pic, above). It's still available as a template option on their pedalboard builder page and it looks to be pretty much spot on - enough for one additional pedal on the back row if I stick the Tuner, LS2 and Pork Loin on the the front. I assume it's high enough to stick a PSU under it. One just went from the classifieds for £50 - alas, I've spent all this months discretionary on the Pork Loin (which is a monster pedal - low gain sure doesn't mean polite). I'm sure one will surface at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GazWills Posted June 7, 2017 Share Posted June 7, 2017 the PT Jr that I showed a picture of is the model that you can still buy. It's only an inch or so different from the old PT Jr... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted June 7, 2017 Author Share Posted June 7, 2017 [quote name='GazWills' timestamp='1496859921' post='3314365'] the PT Jr that I showed a picture of is the model that you can still buy. It's only an inch or so different from the old PT Jr... [/quote] Ah - It was the old style one that fits. The new one does look a bit big. I could always buy more pedals of course. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 If you're looking for an viable alternative, check out Temple Boards (https://templeboards.co.uk). They're great boards, loads of modules that can be added to the end boards to handle power and output. No Velcro! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1496905960' post='3314549'] If you're looking for an viable alternative, check out Temple Boards ([url="https://templeboards.co.uk"]https://templeboards.co.uk[/url]). They're great boards, loads of modules that can be added to the end boards to handle power and output. No Velcro! [/quote] Very tasty looking. But quite pricey too, esp once you factor in mounting plates and an extra 50 quid for a case. Duo 17 would be north of 150 quid! I think a secondhand PT Jr will answer my needs. Hopefully one will come up in the classifieds in the hear future/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NancyJohnson Posted June 8, 2017 Share Posted June 8, 2017 [quote name='radiophonic' timestamp='1496909703' post='3314574'] Very tasty looking. But quite pricey too, esp once you factor in mounting plates and an extra 50 quid for a case. Duo 17 would be north of 150 quid! I think a secondhand PT Jr will answer my needs. Hopefully one will come up in the classifieds in the hear future/ [/quote] I had two PedalTrains before the TempleBoard...I think everyone goes for PT because it's the easy option, a little like supporting Manchester Utd. Once in a while, I need to run a two-channel setup and trying to get everything in the right order on the PT board just didn't cut it for me...I was going to get a bigger PT a couple of years back until a guy in New York suggested I investigate the Temple Audio gear. Glad I did. It's well worth the investment. I might add a couple of XLR outputs at some stage, but for now all is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
radiophonic Posted June 8, 2017 Author Share Posted June 8, 2017 [quote name='NancyJohnson' timestamp='1496911177' post='3314592'] I had two PedalTrains before the TempleBoard...I think everyone goes for PT because it's the easy option, a little like supporting Manchester Utd. Once in a while, I need to run a two-channel setup and trying to get everything in the right order on the PT board just didn't cut it for me...I was going to get a bigger PT a couple of years back until a guy in New York suggested I investigate the Temple Audio gear. Glad I did. It's well worth the investment. I might add a couple of XLR outputs at some stage, but for now all is good. [/quote] I do like the I/O jacks being part of the board. Very neat. If I had the money, I'd definitely consider it. Unfortunately, children etc... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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