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BOSSMAN1
Copper Member
USA
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 Posted - 03/28/2006 : 03:04:44
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| I came up with a killer way to mount pedals that have screws in the bottom when I built my last pedalboard. This involves no modifications to the pedal, no gooey mess, and no scratches from the plastic ties. I take the bottom plate off of the pedal (Boss and MXR work best for this) and I mark where the holes are. I then drill the holes out on my wood board and go get screws that are long enough to go through the board, the bottom plate, and into the pedal. So I don't lose the original screws, I wrap them in a piece of tape and put them in the pedal when I mount it to the board. The pedals are securely mounted and kept from being modified. |
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starr36
Platinum Member
Canada
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Posted - 03/28/2006 : 04:40:48
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Originally posted by BOSSMAN1
I came up with a killer way to mount pedals that have screws in the bottom when I built my last pedalboard. This involves no modifications to the pedal, no gooey mess, and no scratches from the plastic ties. I take the bottom plate off of the pedal (Boss and MXR work best for this) and I mark where the holes are. I then drill the holes out on my wood board and go get screws that are long enough to go through the board, the bottom plate, and into the pedal. So I don't lose the original screws, I wrap them in a piece of tape and put them in the pedal when I mount it to the board. The pedals are securely mounted and kept from being modified.
Careful, with boss pedas, make sure you get longer screws (not too long) and with the correct thread! the aluminum cases are EASY to strip!!!!
While that works great, that's probably why a lot of used pedals come with bottome screws missing. |
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GuitarStv
Copper Member
Canada
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Posted - 03/28/2006 : 16:23:02
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| If you have a wood pedal board, or lots of access around your pedals you can drill holes on either side of the pedal, take some twine/string/thin rope/whatever and tie your pedal to the board. just loop the twine in that spot under the knobs and above the square pedal part. Then you won't get any damage to the pedal, they're still removable, and no velcro stickiness . . . |
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svengali
Bronze Member
Australia
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Posted - 03/29/2006 : 16:44:09
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i use an old antique wooden board, and i drill two holes either side of the pedal and just use zip tie downs.
the wah gets two two tie downs so it doesnt moves around.
i went further with my pedalboard and actually routed out the shape of the bottom of the pedal into the wood. (3 or four mill). this means you get zero movement.
Underneath the board, i just used six rubber feet.
I carry a few spare zip ties if i want to change a pedal for whatever reason.
this way of mounting pedals is quick and reliable.
to me, velcro is terrible stuff.
A friend has advised me to cut out a hole for lifting the device and carrying it around..like a handgrip.
i have also bought some copper sheeting and intend to make a power section in one corner. the copper will shield the psa and asa adapters from hum. If you put those adaptors close to some of the effects whilst its all on, youll hear why this is needed.
i will simply go to show and plug the entire pedalboard in with one generic power cable..here we call them 'jug plugs'. Same power plug as your computer.
The individual wires that power each pedal, which i have already soldered up, will be tacked to the board so they dont move at all.
Using those wall warts and extender cabling is so messy and this board will be as neat as a pin when its finished.And Quiet. |
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Peadalboard anchoring??
