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curefan
Copper Member

Germany
16 Posts

Posted - 02/27/2010 :  00:22:01  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi,

I own a BCB-3 pedalboard and I�d like to connect the three pedals with a 1/4" to 1/4" straight adapter. The problem is that the space between the pedals is limited (about 3cm). I thought about this Planet Waves adapter: http://store.daddario.com/category/146562/14%26quot%3B_to_14%26quot%3B_Straight.

Do you think this adapter will fit? If not, what kind of other adapter can you recommend?

Thanks

Marco

Pepe
Silver Member

Germany
230 Posts

Posted - 02/27/2010 :  00:55:06  Show Profile  Visit Pepe's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Warum m�chtest du Adapter benutzen? Ich nehme immer Kabel. Nimm von der Firma Schulz die Patchkabel PC-3 und werde damit gl�cklich! Oder wird das auch zu eng?

Translation by Google Translate - Moderator.
Why do you want to use adapters? I always take cable.
Take from the company, the Schulz Patchkabel PC-3 and was therefore happy!
Or is that also too narrow?


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Why do you want to use straight adaptors? I always use cables. Use Schulz PC-3's and you'll be happy! Or is there also not enough space for these?


Edited by - Dr. Bob on 02/27/2010 03:13:32
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zerksies
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USA
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Posted - 02/27/2010 :  03:47:56  Show Profile  Send zerksies an AOL message  Click to see zerksies's MSN Messenger address  Send zerksies a Yahoo! Message  Reply with Quote
if they have it in a store, i would ask to see if it would work i tried to do something like the for my bcb-60
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PaulH
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535 Posts

Posted - 02/27/2010 :  10:31:55  Show Profile  Visit PaulH's Homepage  Reply with Quote
Just use short-flexible patch cables with angled jacks.

Pedals will move about, and so need a flexible connection between them.
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Dirk
Platinum Member

Netherlands
1309 Posts

Posted - 02/27/2010 :  11:26:13  Show Profile  Visit Dirk's Homepage  Reply with Quote
I'm not a fan of those straight adapters either, I kicked one in two once.
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curefan
Copper Member

Germany
16 Posts

Posted - 02/27/2010 :  11:44:36  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi Folks,

I�m convinced now, I�ll grab the flexible patch cable, there�s enough space for it (altough I still think that the straight ones look better...).

Thanks

Marco
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curefan
Copper Member

Germany
16 Posts

Posted - 02/27/2010 :  12:11:43  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi again,

PepeMusic uses the Schulz PC-3 cables. What other 15cm patch cables are recommended? The jacks of the Planet Waves cable seems to be a little bit to big for my BCB-3 pedalbaord. So need a patch cable that will fit, it should be flexible enough (ofter a problem of patch cables) and the cable should be high qualitiy (the price is not the problem).

Marco
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ChristoMephisto
Platinum Member

Canada
1288 Posts

Posted - 02/27/2010 :  14:39:22  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
These are the type your looking for,
http://cgi.ebay.ca/6-1-4-To-1-4-Male-TS-Mono-Adapter-Connector-Plug-4M_W0QQitemZ300335376157QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item45ed62271d
Wouldn't suggest them tho, they put stress on your jacks due to Boss pedals through out the years have slightly varying positions of the jacks.
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silvertone6120
Gold Member

USA
609 Posts

Posted - 03/01/2010 :  14:56:14  Show Profile  Visit silvertone6120's Homepage  Reply with Quote
What Christo said. I tried some straight adapters in my BCB-3 and instantly noticed by BD-2's output jack was slightly lower than the input on my CE-5. As a result my BD-2 never seemed to be firmly seated in the pedalboard. I'm sure over time that may have put stress on either of the pedal's jacks or even broke an adapter. I use good quality patch cables between the pedals. May not look quite as neat as adapters but I don't worry about jacks or adapters breaking on me.
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ronster
Gold Member

Australia
645 Posts

Posted - 03/02/2010 :  03:31:11  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
I thought the BCB-3 came with a couple of short cables?
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verivorax
Platinum Member

Canada
1185 Posts

Posted - 03/02/2010 :  04:38:06  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
pricey but nicey..

George L's right angle plugs and the .155 cable.

Butted together, they give about 2cm clearance between pedals (iirc).
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Pedal Dan
Silver Member

USA
419 Posts

Posted - 03/02/2010 :  04:55:40  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by verivorax

pricey but nicey..

George L's right angle plugs and the .155 cable.

Butted together, they give about 2cm clearance between pedals (iirc).

Wow, they look thin, but I've heard they are gig worthy. I use Radio Shack 1 ft. Jumpers. They used to come in a 5 pack for about $12. Now they're singles at $3.99. They're sturdy and inexpensive.
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Right Foot Boss
Gold Member

USA
881 Posts

Posted - 03/02/2010 :  07:22:28  Show Profile  Visit Right Foot Boss's Homepage  Send Right Foot Boss an AOL message  Reply with Quote
Hey Marco!

Awesome screen name. I also love The Cure. My favorite band.
The back cover of Bloodflowers was my avatar around here for a while.

I have dedicated my left shoulder (tattoos) to my admiration for the band.


So...
What pedals a do you have in your BCB-3?

Edited by - Right Foot Boss on 03/02/2010 07:24:27
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silvertone6120
Gold Member

USA
609 Posts

Posted - 03/02/2010 :  14:53:25  Show Profile  Visit silvertone6120's Homepage  Reply with Quote
quote:
Originally posted by ronster

I thought the BCB-3 came with a couple of short cables?



They do...when you buy new. Sometimes if you buy used the patch cables may not be included.

Anyway, these patch cables are okay, but an upgrade is definitely recommended.
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curefan
Copper Member

Germany
16 Posts

Posted - 03/02/2010 :  21:14:22  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
Hi,

quote:
Originally posted by ronster

I thought the BCB-3 came with a couple of short cables?



the BCB-3 is the old version of the BCB-30 and the cables are/were not included.

Marco
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curefan
Copper Member

Germany
16 Posts

Posted - 03/02/2010 :  21:17:39  Show Profile  Reply with Quote
quote:


pricey but nicey.. George L's right angle plugs and the .155 cable


Hi,

these cables are really worth looking. Very interesting

Thanks

Marco
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