Dubs Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 (edited) Thinking of building my own pedalboard. Who on here has done the same? – Any hints/tips? I think I know what I want but I’m gonna draw up some plans and take it from there. Show me your DIY pedalboard pics Edited January 8, 2009 by benwhiteuk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 This is the kind of thing I'm looking to make - [url="http://guitarnuts2.proboards45.com/index.cgi?board=music&action=display&thread=3067"]http://guitarnuts2.proboards45.com/index.c...amp;thread=3067[/url] - maybe slightly smaller than this though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 [quote name='benwhiteuk' post='374065' date='Jan 8 2009, 02:11 PM']Thinking of building my own pedalboard. Who on here has done the same? – Any hints/tips? I think I know what I want but I’m gonna draw up some plans and take it from there. Show me your DIY pedalboard pics [/quote] I will be shortly also. Currently going through a bit of a pedal phase. As I've got a couple of spare old bass cases knocking around, considering this: [url="http://www.diyguitarist.com/DIYStompboxes/NewPedalBoard.htm"]Bass case DIY pedalboard[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 [quote name='nick' post='374399' date='Jan 8 2009, 08:21 PM']I will be shortly also. Currently going through a bit of a pedal phase. As I've got a couple of spare old bass cases knocking around, considering this: [url="http://www.diyguitarist.com/DIYStompboxes/NewPedalBoard.htm"]Bass case DIY pedalboard[/url][/quote] Looks good. I've not considered making a case actually - hmm, that's got me thinking... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted January 8, 2009 Author Share Posted January 8, 2009 This one's great - [url="http://picasaweb.google.com/mweidenbach/OutriderSPedalboard#5236114372687464530"]http://picasaweb.google.com/mweidenbach/Ou...114372687464530[/url] - flick through the pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nick Posted January 8, 2009 Share Posted January 8, 2009 [quote name='benwhiteuk' post='374422' date='Jan 8 2009, 08:51 PM']This one's great - [url="http://picasaweb.google.com/mweidenbach/OutriderSPedalboard#5236114372687464530"]http://picasaweb.google.com/mweidenbach/Ou...114372687464530[/url] - flick through the pictures[/quote] I quite like that too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xgsjx Posted January 9, 2009 Share Posted January 9, 2009 Now for £20 - £30 you can get a Stagg pedalboard, but I reacon they might be built to only take small peoples weight & just be used in the bedroom (could be wrong tho). Hardware store (B&Q, Homebase, etc) will have toolboxes of the sturdy flightcase variety for anout £20 - £30. Turn it upside down & that's the same as the Stagg but with better build quality. I do like the idea of that first board tho & might build something based on the idea but with a lid. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 I had a go at knocking something together – mixed results. I think I learnt quite a lot from the process but I’m not sure about how it’s turned out. It’s quite a simple design but my cackhandedness made it a bit complicated. I just used scrap wood that was knocking around so it’s not like I’ve actually forked out for anything. If it turns out alright after I try and resurrect it then I’ll post a build diary showing what I did, but I can’t promise anything… Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I'd be interested to see a build diary even if it doesn't turn out how you want. A hardwired pedalboard is something I fully intend to build at some point in the future to replace my Diago with. But I am absolutely hamfisted when it comes to woodworking/electronics, so I'll need all the help I can get! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I have to say, guys - not to knock any of your DIY in any way, but with the range of pedalboards available on the market today at all price points there really should be something pre-fab to suit you budget. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted January 13, 2009 Author Share Posted January 13, 2009 [quote name='Toasted' post='378825' date='Jan 13 2009, 11:50 AM']I have to say, guys - not to knock any of your DIY in any way, but with the range of pedalboards available on the market today at all price points there really should be something pre-fab to suit you budget.[/quote] I know what you’re saying man, but it’s not all about the practicality; sad as it may be, I enjoy the process and the achievement of building something with my own hands. As well as that, I’ve only spent £2.50 on parts – what pedalboard can you buy for £2.50? I’m not really making anything technical. It’s just a carpeted angled board with slots like a Pedaltrain – just a bit of fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 I guess there's no price that you can put on being chuffed with yourself for making something with your own fair, calloused hands Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finbar Posted January 13, 2009 Share Posted January 13, 2009 Yeah, likewise really. When I can afford, it a big fat PT will be mine ^_^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted January 15, 2009 Share Posted January 15, 2009 I bought one of the Warwick Rockcase pedalboards, and scored a chunk of foam from the sofa shop to hold the pedals in. They are a bit soft metal, but look tough, so it got battered very fast in a shared rehearsal space with other people moving your kit about. Got an old case that I was considering converting, but I just don't use enough pedals to be worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuticleThorns Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 I found these off-cuts in my garage so my only cost was the velcro. You can see on the velcro strip second from the bottom that it covers two pieces of wood and these have a gap between them which is perfect for wiring. I just used a stanley knife to make a small slit to feed the wire through which helps keep things nice and tidy. Heres a close-up: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 Ok – My pedalboard is finished. I’m fairly happy with the results but I think I could have done better. I’ll take some pics of the finished thing in the morning and then I’ll create a build diary showing what I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifeq Posted January 20, 2009 Share Posted January 20, 2009 Do it man! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dubs Posted January 20, 2009 Author Share Posted January 20, 2009 [quote name='fifeq' post='385953' date='Jan 20 2009, 12:44 PM']Do it man![/quote] [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=38784&pid=385975&st=0&#entry385975"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=...mp;#entry385975[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toasted Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 Good work Ben. It looks like a pro job Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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