Why don't we have this here already?
This is a temp board I put together to spend some more time on the "commercial" pedals I own. I dig this setup even though it only has one of my own personal projects on it. In a couple of months I plan on building a new PB from scratch (finger jointed, tolexed and everything) to put my DIY builds and FFX pedals on.
Good idea for a thread. Hopefully people can take a look at these and get some ideas for their own.
I posted these a couple weeks ago, but here are mine:
1590A board
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h155/dan_schumaker/4aeced7a-e90e-4076-ba7b-dc5361404304_zps7f985bbf.jpg)
Bass board
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h155/dan_schumaker/BassPedalboard_zpsa02adcda.jpg)
125B board
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h155/dan_schumaker/125BBoard_1_zps2d94d784.jpg)
Big Board (work in progress)
(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h155/dan_schumaker/Large_1_zps6ea795c3.jpg)
Okay, Dan already wins the thread, haha. Looks amazing, man!
Quote from: madbean on December 19, 2014, 03:16:25 PM
Why don't we have this here already?
This is a temp board I put together to spend some more time on the "commercial" pedals I own. I dig this setup even though it only has one of my own personal projects on it. In a couple of months I plan on building a new PB from scratch (finger jointed, tolexed and everything) to put my DIY builds and FFX pedals on.
I want to hear how the amp-building and chassis building is going!
Um...don't we have a really big thread like this? It's name is all in uppercase letters, I am not sure of the name, post your gear here? something like that
Quote from: Cortexturizer on December 19, 2014, 06:20:04 PM
Um...don't we have a really big thread like this? It's name is all in uppercase letters, I am not sure of the name, post your gear here? something like that
Do we? We have a post your best pedal one. Do we have another one for pedalboards?
I'm sure there was one, although it was not a sticky
Edit: Found it:
http://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=797.0
Damn. This forum has grown beyond my control. It can't be bargained with. It can't be reasoned with. It doesn't feel pity, or remorse, or fear. And it absolutely will not stop, ever, until I am de....
Maybe I will just make that thread sticky and nuke this one.
No! Dont, it's cool having yours as a start, and a bunch of people haven't really posted as they updated their boards so let's keep this one and just add "v2" to it or smt
I see how it is, I win the thread and people are trying to shut it down ;)
Quote from: dan.schumaker on December 19, 2014, 09:16:50 PM
I see how it is, I win the thread and people are trying to shut it down ;)
Well, you do have a seriously sick pedalboard setup! Its good. Its very, very good.
...Aaand here's my humble contribution.
Most are clones of commercial pedals, bar the Double Delay from MB.
Underneath the tuner there's a PSU I put together with TH's excellent board.
The rest of the chain is quite simple: a stock Klon out of a Sunking II board, a Harbinger vibe, a BB clone (board from FuzzDog), a vero Ram Muff, a Collosalus, a Porkbarrel and the aforementioned Double Delay. I'm waiting for a dirtbaby board, so maybe this is going soon ;) Apologies for the crappy pic!
(http://i61.tinypic.com/2ypjepd.jpg)
Well I've posted these before but seeing that this is called the 'megathread' of pedalboardness I'll stick them here too...:
my electric guitar board, all DIY pedals (except tuner, doh...)
(http://i.imgur.com/gqHDVLr.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/MOfrIkI.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/7brDeb4.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/gTt0jgE.jpg)
acoustic guitar (or small electric grab'n go board):
(http://i.imgur.com/7YSxFbB.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/9NPldqt.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/UAeUV7G.jpg)
(http://i.imgur.com/u9iPmgJ.jpg)
Good...lord. Grab & Go you say?
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Quote from: Jabulani Jonny on January 08, 2015, 07:20:17 PM
Good...lord. Grab & Go you say?
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Well the smaller one has the footprint of an A 3 size sheet of paper, so it's not too big. It's about 300 deep x 400mm wide, so rel. compact and light enough to grab with one hand while guitar case in other.
The bigger one is about 850mm wide and 300 mm deep, so that's something you need to grab with both hands...
Any chance of getting a breakdown of the pedals on the "mini" board? Several interesting ones on there.
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Sure.
Here it goes:
signal goes into tuner first, then into compressor and fat boost in rear, from there onto first pedal on top shelf right (the one with the 10 knobs, called the "hedgehog" ;)) which is two THC 5 band eqs in one box. Those are set up that I can engage the top 5 eq or bottom 5 eq for three different sounds; true bypass/top eq/bottom eq. This works great for me as I play normal acoustic through it, resonator and Weissenborn lapsteel, so I can have one preset for each (true bypass is for normal guitar).
After that the bigger box is Univibe, I dig the vibe setting for acoustic guitar.
Then another tooneshaper: the Rc boost, also good if used with electric for some light overdrive.
After that the very left on top shelf is SJ effects Tonemeister (on my own pcb) for yet more tone shaping boosting etc. It's great to have several levels/boosts at the foot rather than a volume pedal I find.
Bottom shelf from right to left:
the big box is yet more eq, two selectable 6 band eqs (1776 effects)
into Double Flush tremolo
into Deep Blue delay
into yet another Deep Blue delay (meaning I have two different delay settings at the feet or even combine them together; one of the Deep Blues will probabaly get replaced by a Hamlet delay for more variety and as I dig the sound of that too)
From there signal goes to left rear box which is RubaDub reverb /SHO/Bloviator and from there finally into Fishman loudbox, tonestack set pretty much at noon and no chorus or reverb on that as I find the pedals sound way better than the inbuilt chorus/reverb on amp.
Hope that enlightens it a bit.
Good to see the 1.4 Doppelganger still in use, although I see you gave in and labelled it :P :)
Quote from: alanp on January 09, 2015, 05:27:19 AM
Good to see the 1.4 Doppelganger still in use, although I see you gave in and labelled it :P :)
Yeah the Doppelgaenger is sweet!
Great work on the pcb there Alan (I don't have any ticking issues for whatever lucky reason on this 1.4 version yay....).And yes, on
some pedals label help... ;) the other pedal I have labelled is the Snowy White autowah on top right at start of electric board chain.
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absolutely intimidating Lace
Quote from: LaceSensor on January 09, 2015, 10:51:27 AM
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This is dream come true board! :D
Are you doing gigs with this? It sure is heavy..
Quote from: brejna on January 09, 2015, 11:18:22 AM
Quote from: LaceSensor on January 09, 2015, 10:51:27 AM
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This is dream come true board! :D
Are you doing gigs with this? It sure is heavy..
Hi
thanks. no gigs, no longer in a band. I have gigged with that same pedalboard just different pedals in it though previously...
Its about the same as a decent size combo amp (20kg?)
Quote from: LaceSensor on January 09, 2015, 11:21:18 AM
Quote from: brejna on January 09, 2015, 11:18:22 AM
Quote from: LaceSensor on January 09, 2015, 10:51:27 AM
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This is dream come true board! :D
Are you doing gigs with this? It sure is heavy..
Hi
thanks. no gigs, no longer in a band. I have gigged with that same pedalboard just different pedals in it though previously...
Its about the same as a decent size combo amp (20kg?)
I understand why you've carrying it, I have similar size board and cannot gig without it. Just I have to have all those sounds! :D
Not as awesome as some of the stuff on this board, but it covers everything I do. I rebuilt it a couple of days ago - adding the SeaPig and Terminus pedals and rerouting all the leads. I think I'll make a far simpler Terminus, just buffer, master volume, Balanced XLR out to go with this board as the cab emulation on the Blackstar is about as good as it gets and this rig sounds fantastic straight into a PA speaker. I actually just bypassed the EQ and Cabsim on the Terminus for a gig last week. I'm also going to put together a far simpler board for usage with a single 9v source (probably the joyo portable pedal power supply) using my Boneyard and a few other pedals.
Aw, Lace... no Lovetone?
he probably has two boards more, one of them contains all lovetone production pedals and the other one is all clones, right?
I don't have room in. In an apartment and it's difficult to have more an one board. Everything is boxed up in closets. When I get a house with a dedicated music room it will be a different matter altogether.
I actually prefer the dr scientist dirt to Lovetone and the paradox is better than the flanger.... Everything else covered by möbius for space concerns....
Last incarnation of my big pedal board
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r19/Muad_zin/20150114_230557.jpg)
Guitar in -> Korg tuner -> Custom patchbay/splitter -> 1 signal out (currently to nowhere), other to board -> Bloviator -> Snow White Auto Wah -> Boss DF-2 (for boosts and feedback) -> Custom looper
Loop 1 Pitchshift: with Bit Commander -> WH-1 Whammy
Loop 2, a dual A/B loop, dirt loop: with Fuzz Factory -> Mayonaise III -> Little Green Wonder -> Stone Grey Distortion -> Decimator. clean loop: ?Lady (usually off as its supposed to be for a clean sound, except for leads)
Loop 3 Modulation: Ring Thing, Space Harp phaser, Shoot the Moon tremelo
From the looper -> AMT F1 preamp -> Pitchfactor (from there on stereo) => M9 => Nova Delay => RV-5 => back to custom patchbay and stereo out. Used to be to two Fender amps, nowadays, since I have that AMT preamp in the chain to two EHX Magnum 44 poweramp pedals and then straight into two cabinets.
This board is however being dismantled as I'm moving things over to a Pedal Train Grande board.
(Slightly) Smaller pedal board that I used in a Radiohead tribute band.
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r19/Muad_zin/2014-03-14%2023.04.27.jpg)
Line 6 wireless -> Custom patchbay with selectable input (between guitar and Kaoss pad) and selectable Pete Cornish buffer (for added fairy sprinkle dust) -> Korg tuner -> Whammy DT -> AMT SS30 Bulava preamp, for cleans, dirt and separate straight into a mixing desk out with cab sims. In the SS30's FX sent/return loop a Micro Amp for boosted leads and the Line 6 M13 for modulation, delays and reverb. From the AMT back to the custom patch bay and into the poweramp section of an amp via the FX return. Or not at all, thanks to the cab sim out of the SS30. It was pretty sweet no longer having to haul an amp along to gigs.
Small board for ad hoc configurations. In this case a Big Muff shootout.
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r19/Muad_zin/2014-03-18212121.jpg)
Seven Big Muffs all at once. Awesome Muffage!!!
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r19/Muad_zin/2014-03-18214816.jpg)
The cream of my rigs, my 19" rack unit of sonic doom!
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r19/Muad_zin/20120829_001251.jpg)
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r19/Muad_zin/20120829_001251.jpg)
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r19/Muad_zin/20120829_001334.jpg)
With pedal board and MIDI controller.
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r19/Muad_zin/20120829_001220-1.jpg)
(http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r19/Muad_zin/20120829_001206.jpg)
This rig predates my current pedal building imagery trend for WH40K goodness henceforth the pedal pr0n. Its an awesome rig that took me years to build. Unfortunately, without roadies and a small truck there's no way I'm going to take it on the road with me. Which is too bad, because it works.
For those who want to know the signal chain
Line 6 wireless -> custom patch bay (I do love to make these things) -> TC tuner -> BYOC digital delay set to almost no delay at all (because I like how it colors my sound) -> Dunlop Wah -> custom looper
Loop 1: Boss DF-2, for boost and feedback
Loop 2: RC-2
Loop 3: WH-1 whammy
After the looper the signal goes back to the patchbay and to the 19" rack which has 3 GCX loopers with 8 loops each.
GCX-1: loop 1: Microsynth
Loop 2: Korg A3 multiFX, set only to the funkwah preset (think U2's Mysterious Ways)
Loop 3: POG2
Loop 4: Naga Viper
Loop 5: BYOC Screamer
Loop 6: Fuzz Factory
Loop 7: SFT
Loop 8: Dirty Little Secret
Between GCX 1 and 2 the Sansamp PSA1 is inserted as a preamp. The signal chain goes on from the PSA FX sent loop
GCX-2: Loop 1: Rocktron Hush
Loop 2: Rocktron Hush
Loop 3: Boss GE-7 (set for a clean sound with a little more highs and less lows)
Loop 4: Micro Amp (for leads)
Between loops 4 and 5 I inserted a custom signal splitter so from now on the signal goes stereo
Loop 5: Digitech DHP33 harmonizer L
Loop 6: Digitech DHP33 harmonizer R
Loop 7: Boss GX-700 multi FX L
Loop 8: Boss GX-700 multi FX R
GCX-3: Loop 1: Korg Kaosspad 3 L
Loop 2: Korg Kaosspad 3 R
Loop 3: Line 6 M5 L
Loop 4: Line 6 M5 R
Loop 5: Line 6 Echo Pro L
Loop 6: Line 6 Echo Pro R
Loop 7: TC G-Major L
Loop 8: TC G-Major R
From there on the signal returns to the PSA FX return loops. The output either goes stereo to a Marshall 8008 poweramp into a stereo cabinet, or it goes from the PSA cab sim output straight into a mixing desk. Which was how I planned to use this thing, and only use the Marshall and cabinet for stage sound.
lol
Muadzin wins. Shut it down.
My latest:
Starting from Bottom Right to VP Jr: Bearhug->Kraken->Cerulean (BBOD) ->Klone -> BYOC OD2 ->Cosmo -> VP Jr -> EHX Pulsar -> Ibanez CS9 -> Multiplex Jr ->Tenebrion -> TC Electronics Nova Delay
Tuner is from tuner out of VP Jr. I try to keep a little extra room on the board for when I have pedals I want to try out. The Pulsar is soon to be replaced by Drolo's Twin Peaks Tremolo. Can't wait for that one.
I'm also looking at a 2-in-1 with Jon's Clipper Ship into a Kingslayer. Kind of thinking that would be a sweet 2 in 1.
(http://s5.postimg.org/jt5z6fazb/IMG_1605.jpg)
What it is so far.. as stuff have started to move less around... well.. trying to...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11021099_10153090685971944_89155888525492862_n.jpg?oh=8ad02251c05dad79096fbf5d8386b0d5&oe=555246C9&__gda__=1430834595_a46bb066a50efafa55b3a4d951c1848f)
And it goes....
Guitar Input(Multi) - TunerOut/Mute (in parrallel with audio path) - RottenKomp(Modded LoveSqueeze/Multi) - Send to EHX Pitchfork - Modded Mutron MicroV Filter(Blue) - Return to Klone(Multi) - TubeScreamer(Multi) - Send to Function FX ClusterFuzz - TSM680 MKII (BMP that kills them all) - Return to Decimator(Multi) - Multi Output to Machette (UglyFace/LFO - 5knobber/2Footswitch Grinded) - Maestro PSA1 Phaser(3Footswitch/knobless) - Ibanez FL9 Flanger MIJ - Ibanez AD9 Delay MIJ - RubADubDeluxe Reverb - Ditto Looper - Amp Input!
Quote from: GrindCustoms on February 21, 2015, 03:48:15 PM
What it is so far.. as stuff have started to move less around... well.. trying to...
(https://fbcdn-sphotos-b-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/11021099_10153090685971944_89155888525492862_n.jpg?oh=8ad02251c05dad79096fbf5d8386b0d5&oe=555246C9&__gda__=1430834595_a46bb066a50efafa55b3a4d951c1848f)
And it goes....
Guitar Input(Multi) - TunerOut/Mute (in parrallel with audio path) - RottenKomp(Modded LoveSqueeze/Multi) - Send to EHX Pitchfork - Modded Mutron MicroV Filter(Blue) - Return to Klone(Multi) - TubeScreamer(Multi) - Send to Function FX ClusterFuzz - TSM680 MKII (BMP that kills them all) - Return to Decimator(Multi) - Multi Output to Machette (UglyFace/LFO - 5knobber/2Footswitch Grinded) - Maestro PSA1 Phaser(3Footswitch/knobless) - Ibanez FL9 Flanger MIJ - Ibanez AD9 Delay MIJ - RubADubDeluxe Reverb - Ditto Looper - Amp Input!
I said it on facebook and will repeat it here: demo!! This thing has to sound epic
Thanks Adan! If changing the Gain - Push/Pull potentiometer in my MarkIV does'nt turn out being a nightmare... i'd probably be able to wrap a crap clip together... As i need a high gain amp to demonstrate entirely how i'm using that setup.
Rej
Quote from: GrindCustoms on February 22, 2015, 01:10:29 PM
Thanks Adan! If changing the Gain - Push/Pull potentiometer in my MarkIV does'nt turn out being a nightmare... i'd probably be able to wrap a crap clip together... As i need a high gain amp to demonstrate entirely how i'm using that setup.
Rej
I have a similar problem with a push/pull potentiometer in my old Mark III. It changes from channel1 to channel2 whenever it feels to (like right in the middle of a recording or so)
Quote from: micromegas on February 22, 2015, 01:18:38 PM
Quote from: GrindCustoms on February 22, 2015, 01:10:29 PM
Thanks Adan! If changing the Gain - Push/Pull potentiometer in my MarkIV does'nt turn out being a nightmare... i'd probably be able to wrap a crap clip together... As i need a high gain amp to demonstrate entirely how i'm using that setup.
Rej
I have a similar problem with a push/pull potentiometer in my old Mark III. It changes from channel1 to channel2 whenever it feels to (like right in the middle of a recording or so)
Send Mesa an email with your amp serial number and they'll get you the right pot, mine is a first draft production unit and they sent me the pot used back in those days because i wanted to keep the integrity of the amp as much as possible. Very comprehensive people, though... they'll try to sell you a MarkV or Mark25... word! hehe
Nowhere near as fancy as any of your pedalboards but here is my humble little board I just threw together in just under an hour out of an old plank of wood I found in the basement.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/14/439c57ebb250c6d87a7f04aa53b27ac8.jpg)
It goes from right to left:
Tuner, demo tape fuzz, GCFX Catch 22, Stomptown Pennyroyal Chorus, Line 6 Echo Park
The demo tape fuzz is my own layout with optical bypass on the PCB, I'll do a build a report at some point.
The board is for a gig tonight, I've been engineering for my friends band and he needs a guitarist for tonight. Its going to be my first gig in a year, I best get learning the songs. Wish me luck!
Cheers,
Marcus
nice to see even more guys rocking their own layouts and little diy wonders, great board
(Board has changed a lot, so removed pictures here)
Here's the current incarnation of my board.
(https://igcdn-photos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-xaf1/t51.2885-15/11098317_1624399431126504_1516331696_n.jpg)
Ernie Ball Volume Jr. > Boss TU-2 (tuner out)
> Voodoo Labs Sparkle Drive > MXR '78 Custom Badass Distortion > Tonebender Mk. II Professional clone > Danelectro Cool Cat Tremolo > Vox Repeat Percussion clone > MXR Carbon Copy > Boss PS-5 Super Shifter
My humble gigging board.
(http://i1184.photobucket.com/albums/z322/connor_online/FullSizeRender.jpg)
It sounds like this (my band): https://ocelotalot.bandcamp.com
Top left (white/black) is a Devi Ever Hyperion I built with a switchable Green Ringer octave and Voltage Sag knob.
Top right (ghost) is a Rat with switchable Gain knobs I built using Madbean's Runt board
Middle (bare with red sharpie) is a combination Delay/Reverb I built with Grindcustom's Tenebrion Reverb and Madbean's Zero Point Micro II boards.
Thanks to all you guys that helped make it happen. All pedals were built in collaboration with madbean members :) (aside from the volume pedal).
So close to finishing. Almost wired up but ran out of patch cables...
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/DanMinner/photo%201%2026_zpsfukvw2lq.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/DanMinner/media/photo%201%2026_zpsfukvw2lq.jpg.html)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/DanMinner/photo%203%2016_zpsst1ni9ub.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/DanMinner/media/photo%203%2016_zpsst1ni9ub.jpg.html)
(http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll190/DanMinner/photo%202%2025_zpsryy2cum1.jpg) (http://s288.photobucket.com/user/DanMinner/media/photo%202%2025_zpsryy2cum1.jpg.html)
Quote from: Dminner on May 05, 2015, 12:23:13 AM
Thanks to all you guys that helped make it happen. All pedals were built in collaboration with madbean members :) (aside from the volume pedal).
So close to finishing. Almost wired up but ran out of patch cables for the volume pedal.
My goodness, that's amazing!
Dminner wins, we can all go home. Shut 'er down. Your designs are great! So cool that so many of us could contribute to your pedalboard!
Quote from: lrgaraujo on May 05, 2015, 12:51:50 AM
Quote from: Dminner on May 05, 2015, 12:23:13 AM
Thanks to all you guys that helped make it happen. All pedals were built in collaboration with madbean members :) (aside from the volume pedal).
So close to finishing. Almost wired up but ran out of patch cables for the volume pedal.
My goodness, that's amazing!
Massive, and impressive looking. Do you play with a band or out anywhere? Love to hear some.
I'm so proud to be a part of that pedalboard!
And, uh, sorry again for breaking the streak of top-mounted jacks. ;D
Quote from: jimilee on May 05, 2015, 02:43:08 AM
Massive, and impressive looking. Do you play with a band or out anywhere? Love to hear some.
I wish...we had a full band for awhile and then had a singer move to Seattle out of no where, as well as a drummer move to Chicago. We were basically just a group of buddies that played and with those two gone it is down to me, a rythmn player, and a bass player. We still jam and write most weekends, but just at the house, and just for fun. We have lots of stuff written and have tried to find another drummer, but we cant find one we like...The last guy was just a friend, and actually a guitar player (not a drummer), he just wanted to come hang out so he started playing drums with us. He was perfect because we actually loved how simple and different the drumming was (a guitar player playing drums). Now everytime we have someone come play drums they try to hard (for lack of a better work, it is just different I guess) and over-complicate the sound that we liked so much from the other guy...needless to say, we are still kind looking for the right guy again, but the whole thing is just for fun now.
Actually, when I first came one here I just had the idea to build a few (4-5) key pedals that I really needed. BUT, then I started having fun (I don't get to do any graphic design stuff at my job), it was a new art outlet for me, and I got to build my board at the same time. You all got me addicited, and that is where I am at now.
So yeah, that was an incredibly long winded answer for "no." we have been talking about recording some stuff on the onle 8-track again though haha. And if we do, I make sure to post some of it.
Quote from: lincolnic on May 05, 2015, 03:19:30 AM
I'm so proud to be a part of that pedalboard!
And, uh, sorry again for breaking the streak of top-mounted jacks. ;D
Actually, it is OK man. The arcadiator belongs at the front of the chain, IMO. It is just residing there temporarily (until I get another pedal back). Then I will probably run it in the every front, off of the board, where side-mounted jacks don't matter ;)
Quote from: Dminner on May 05, 2015, 03:43:55 AM
Actually, it is OK man. The arcadiator belongs at the front of the chain, IMO. It is just residing there temporarily (until I get another pedal back). Then I will probably run it in the every front, off of the board, where side-mounted jacks don't matter ;)
Sure, you need it at the front of the chain because it's always on, right? 8)
Quote from: lincolnic on May 05, 2015, 03:47:35 AM
Quote from: Dminner on May 05, 2015, 03:43:55 AM
Actually, it is OK man. The arcadiator belongs at the front of the chain, IMO. It is just residing there temporarily (until I get another pedal back). Then I will probably run it in the every front, off of the board, where side-mounted jacks don't matter ;)
Sure, you need it at the front of the chain because it's always on, right? 8)
Haha. The only one that likely stays on all the time is the supro part of the dirt controller. I love that sound :)
I like the arcardian in the front because I can play with running the signal generated on is own through the different effects. Plus, it is loud, and I can harness the volume with the other effects lol.
I am still experimenting with order though. The one thing that I dig right now is actually the hogweed into the superuex deluxe of the dirt controller. The order of those two will definitely stay :)
That is one neat board.
Please post that over at tgp at the "DIY pedals not from kits" just to get some snob love
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You've somehow managed to not only put together the greatest looking collection of pedals but also possibly the coolest collection of circuits 8)
A few tweaks on my board. Unfortunately I can't show my new favorite yet :(
Pretty soon I'm going to design and construct a new board that's mostly DIY builds. This one is for my most bestest commercial pedals.
Quote from: madbean on May 06, 2015, 03:34:52 PM
A few tweaks on my board. Unfortunately I can't show my new favorite yet :(
Pretty soon I'm going to design and construct a new board that's mostly DIY builds. This one is for my most bestest commercial pedals.
how do you like the b9?
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I like it very much! Very useful tones, IMO. However, it doesn't seem to play with the 100mA output on the PP+ supply. So, I guess I may have to upgrade that eventually.
I run a Voodoo Labs 4x4 to power my Timeline/BigSky combo Brian. It works great, and has lots of outputs for other big high power effects. it's also about the same size as a PP2+ and fits under the Pedaltrain boards easily.
Jacob
This is the pedalboard I recently finished. I wanted to build something with a switcher to make it easier to demo pedals with friends. The Boss ES-8 allows you to change effects order, has midi control, and allows you to customize the buttons on the panel. I built all of the drives and the compressor. I also soldered every single cable on the board, which is a Trailer Trash 28x16:
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u521/jasong2000/20160115_132659_zpsvnxnrroc.jpg) (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/jasong2000/media/20160115_132659_zpsvnxnrroc.jpg.html)
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u521/jasong2000/20160115_133017_zpsigsnc9sd.jpg) (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/jasong2000/media/20160115_133017_zpsigsnc9sd.jpg.html)
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u521/jasong2000/20160115_104848_zpslrxduqwf.jpg) (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/jasong2000/media/20160115_104848_zpslrxduqwf.jpg.html)
The outputs, midi connection, and a courtesy 9V to demo off-board pedals.
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So, it turns out I can fit more on my pedalboard. Sorry about the crappy phone photo. I'll clean up the routing later.
The Sea Pig and power supply gave me a good laugh. I like a little humor in my pedals too.
Quote from: Willybomb on January 28, 2016, 03:08:06 PM
So, it turns out I can fit more on my pedalboard. Sorry about the crappy phone photo. I'll clean up the routing later.
How do you like the Tri-verb? It's so cheap, I've thought about picking one up because it would cost less than actually building a reverb or fixing the one on my amp.
I'm going to say the triverb is ok. But I think I prefer to use the sea urchin with short delay, low mix, and a fairly long feedback for that sort of sound. The triverb is a touch dirty on some settings.. It's not that I don't like it, I just don't use it *that* much, just for epic solos, lol. It's cheap enough, give it a go.
Apparently my post got lost from the crash today so I'll repost.
Here's my board after finishing up the Harbinger One. I'm pretty much done with my board at this point. I may swap out a drive here and there for interim periods, say a Rat for the Klone, maybe a Timmy for the Morning Glory. Will probably try a different fuzz here and there, but overall I love the pedal line up I have and what I can get from them.
The only commercial pedal, other than the VP Jr and the tuner is the TC Electronics Nova Delay. This is such an underrated delay pedal IMHO. It has tap tempo, 9 presets, several delay types and subdivisions, 3 different modulations, analog "color" and on and on. Fantastic unit. I picked it up mint for $120 on ebay. You can't beat that with a stick.
The Multiplex Jr is always on, set as more of a doubling effect and the Nova handles anything beyond that. I run into tuner, then left to right along the bottom to VP Jr. Then jumps over to Harbinger One and out through Nova.
(http://s5.postimg.org/9iqsxn3yv/IMG_2410.jpg)
Nice board. We share some builds.
I finally uploaded my pedal board!
(http://i.imgur.com/OKuRoHI.jpg)
Top Row (L/R): Forever Royal Harmonic Tremolo (Cardinal Tremolo), Rub a Dub Deluxe Reverb, Muliplex Tape Echo Machine, Solaris Fuzz Face, Bear Hug Compressor, Sonic Research Tuner.
Bottom Row (L/R): Bloodstone Phaser (Bastone), Moog Minifooger Delay, Andromeda Overdrive (Novels OD), Myths & Legends Overdrive (Klon/Maxon OD), Dual Voice Filter.
Nice builds/board.
Quote from: Timko on February 04, 2016, 07:26:05 PM
I finally uploaded my pedal board!
(http://i.imgur.com/OKuRoHI.jpg)
Top Row (L/R): Forever Royal Harmonic Tremolo (Cardinal Tremolo), Rub a Dub Deluxe Reverb, Muliplex Tape Echo Machine, Solaris Fuzz Face, Bear Hug Compressor, Sonic Research Tuner.
Bottom Row (L/R): Bloodstone Phaser (Bastone), Moog Minifooger Delay, Andromeda Overdrive (Novels OD), Myths & Legends Overdrive (Klon/Maxon OD), Dual Voice Filter.
Looks great. What do you think of the moog delay?
Quote from: Matmosphere on February 04, 2016, 08:54:13 PM
Quote from: Timko on February 04, 2016, 07:26:05 PM
I finally uploaded my pedal board!
(http://i.imgur.com/OKuRoHI.jpg)
Top Row (L/R): Forever Royal Harmonic Tremolo (Cardinal Tremolo), Rub a Dub Deluxe Reverb, Muliplex Tape Echo Machine, Solaris Fuzz Face, Bear Hug Compressor, Sonic Research Tuner.
Bottom Row (L/R): Bloodstone Phaser (Bastone), Moog Minifooger Delay, Andromeda Overdrive (Novels OD), Myths & Legends Overdrive (Klon/Maxon OD), Dual Voice Filter.
Looks great. What do you think of the moog delay?
I use it for Slapback at the moment, but it sounds great for longer oscellating delays as well. I haven't taken the (financial) plunge into dyi analog delays yet, so this is staying on the board until something that can replace it surfaces. But I really like it, and paid $120 for it. The drive functionality is really cool if I'm using a really simple pedal board, and the totally wet to totally dry control really makes it versitile. I also have an expression pedal for it to control the delay time, so I can quickly switch the pedal without screwing up my settings.
I've got the moog Ring Modulator, which I think has a similar drive setting, I agree that it's a pretty cool feature. I've been thinking about one of those or a Memory Boy/Toy. I haven't wanted to drive into the analog diy delays yet either. $120 is a good deal for that thing.
Going back to the small board.
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Quote from: Timko on February 04, 2016, 07:26:05 PM
Top Row (L/R): Forever Royal Harmonic Tremolo (Cardinal Tremolo), Rub a Dub Deluxe Reverb, Muliplex Tape Echo Machine, Solaris Fuzz Face, Bear Hug Compressor, Sonic Research Tuner.
Bottom Row (L/R): Bloodstone Phaser (Bastone), Moog Minifooger Delay, Andromeda Overdrive (Novels OD), Myths & Legends Overdrive (Klon/Maxon OD), Dual Voice Filter.
Is this like a DBA kill kill filter?
Quote from: Dminner on March 07, 2016, 05:14:54 PM
Quote from: Timko on February 04, 2016, 07:26:05 PM
Top Row (L/R): Forever Royal Harmonic Tremolo (Cardinal Tremolo), Rub a Dub Deluxe Reverb, Muliplex Tape Echo Machine, Solaris Fuzz Face, Bear Hug Compressor, Sonic Research Tuner.
Bottom Row (L/R): Bloodstone Phaser (Bastone), Moog Minifooger Delay, Andromeda Overdrive (Novels OD), Myths & Legends Overdrive (Klon/Maxon OD), Dual Voice Filter.
Is this like a DBA kill kill filter?
The board is from GuitarPCB, and is based of a dual filter from Craig Anderton's book. It's got a filter for high and low signal as well as controls for how much effect to bring into the final mix. Couple that with an overdrive (that's sort of meh) and clipping loads of clipping options and you can get a really cool cocked wah sound that sounds nothing like a cocked wah :).
Here's the pcb that's in it:
http://www.guitarpcb.com/apps/webstore/products/show/3961608 (http://www.guitarpcb.com/apps/webstore/products/show/3961608)
And here's a ton more about the circuit in general on GGG:
http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/effects-projects/filters-envelope/anderton-bi-filter/ (http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/effects-projects/filters-envelope/anderton-bi-filter/)
Ok, so now you know I am a person and not a bot ;)
Here is my contribution to the pedalboard pics megathread.
I built the pedalboard from leftover pieces of plywood. All FX boxes receive 9 volt daisy chained from a 1Spot 9V Power supply.
On the panel board top row from left to right:
(Spare buffer) , Ghost Echo, Echo Base, Little Angel Chorus, Korg Tuner, Buffer
Bottom row left to right:
Modified EA Tremolo, Big Muff Pi Russian Civil War, Triple Wreck, Zen Drive, Engineer's Thumb and a Dimavery volume pedal.
Regards
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with the addition of ct5 I got this one completed. this is my board that I use when playing alone. I am not using the freeze as much as I used to so that will probably go, as well as the boss volume. I will probably add a high sustaining fuzz that would be good for slide guitar, any recommendations?
EDIT:
Here's an excerpt from today's looping session
With my Pedaltrain now permanently occupied with 1590G pedals, I decided to put my old Gorm board back together. Still a work in progress. I think I will add a volume pedal and I'm going to build that little three switch controller for one of the Strymons. Also thinking of a little box to plug that controller and the expression pedal into with a couple of switches so I can easily re-route which Strymon pedal they control. Not much DIY on this board but man it has teh soundz. It's pretty ridiculous.
Signal chain: noise gate - tuner - pitch fork (may move this to after dirt) - a mini Clusterfuzz I made - Third Rail - Ditto - Mojovibe (just found out this one has a bad switch) - B9 (not playing well with the PP2 for some reason) - Mobius - Timeline plus the expression pedal.
Surprised at the Mojo Vibe as there could be a Harbinger in that spot.
Quote from: Tremster on April 05, 2016, 02:03:08 PM
Surprised at the Mojo Vibe as there could be a Harbinger in that spot.
Well, I've built quite a few Univibes but I had the MV first :) Plus, I won't pretend like it isn't the best sounding Vibe I've played! Still, I have more than enough gear to fill a couple more pedalboards so a Harbinger One or Two is likely to be on them.
Quote from: gorditas on January 22, 2016, 06:33:45 PM
This is the pedalboard I recently finished. I wanted to build something with a switcher to make it easier to demo pedals with friends. The Boss ES-8 allows you to change effects order, has midi control, and allows you to customize the buttons on the panel. I built all of the drives and the compressor. I also soldered every single cable on the board, which is a Trailer Trash 28x16:
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u521/jasong2000/20160115_132659_zpsvnxnrroc.jpg) (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/jasong2000/media/20160115_132659_zpsvnxnrroc.jpg.html)
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u521/jasong2000/20160115_133017_zpsigsnc9sd.jpg) (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/jasong2000/media/20160115_133017_zpsigsnc9sd.jpg.html)
(http://i1320.photobucket.com/albums/u521/jasong2000/20160115_104848_zpslrxduqwf.jpg) (http://s1320.photobucket.com/user/jasong2000/media/20160115_104848_zpslrxduqwf.jpg.html)
The outputs, midi connection, and a courtesy 9V to demo off-board pedals.
How do you like the two h9's and es8?? I'm considering either the strymon trinity or a couple of h9's, and an Es-8 to control
Quote from: Cortexturizer on April 02, 2016, 02:16:37 PM
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with the addition of ct5 I got this one completed. this is my board that I use when playing alone. I am not using the freeze as much as I used to so that will probably go, as well as the boss volume. I will probably add a high sustaining fuzz that would be good for slide guitar, any recommendations?
EDIT:
Here's an excerpt from today's looping session
You finally got the Count to Five! I remember you being non-plused about the wait. Was it worth it?
How do you like the two h9's and es8?? I'm considering either the strymon trinity or a couple of h9's, and an Es-8 to control
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So sorry, I just now saw that you asked this. I love the two H9's paired with the ES8. The carry over function of the looper makes it possible to make seamless transitions of complex patches. I show a little of how I integrate the H9's with the ES8 here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDRNIPvjsAQ
Here is my board, ready to switch for a pedaltrain junior :
(https://2.bp.blogspot.com/-zD5lfHEpqLY/Vy8ScHSztJI/AAAAAAAACgM/-xiLfEQyEfIXInC4y9EJU7KhfowVQUZZACLcB/s1000/pedalboard1.jpg)
THe pedaltrain 2 is way too heavy to go to gigs without pain in the back (especially with my Les Paul that weights already a lot), so I plan on switching to a smaller version.
I also want to sowly replace all my commercial pedals by DIY pedals. The next one to go is the Caline CP20 (green BB enclosure, fulltone fulldrive clone), I need to find a TS9 design that could fit instead (I do not use the clipping switches that much, the boost is nice though). Maybe I'll replace it by a Big Muff + an overdrive
Anyway, it is a nice board, I just miss a small looper, so maybe my beloved DD2 will go and be replaced by a EHX 720.
Just wired her back up after completing some builds.
(https://c4.staticflickr.com/9/8750/28235397875_558da1a461_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/K24N5K)
Korg Pitch Black Tuner
Catawampus Double Fuzz (modified Red Llama & Maestro MFZ-1)
Bogner Escstacy Blue
Morely Mini Volume
BYOC Tremolo
Metron's Flanger (BYOC Analog Flanger)
T.C Electronic Nova Repeater
Golden Scarab (Grind Customs FX Tenebrion)
I'm slowly working toward an all-DIY board, but the Bogner has proven invaluable...also I haven't seen any DIY tuner projects yet.
Hi,
Here's my new homemade pedalboard with some integrated routing tricks (tried to explain this on the picture... :P).
I built it in a suitcase style to be easily moved and well protected.
I like the fact that I can plug the input, outputs and power cable and still let the top on it.
The Lunar Crash autowah (modded Meatsphere from Musicpcb) can be controlled by the Maze LFO section or with the expression pedal.
that's perfect twin! cool setup and functional too
I really like the expression knobs set up. Really cool.
Cody
I also like the expression setup a lot
Pretty nice pedalboard
I see you applied some goop to protect your secret compressor settings :D
My board is currently a mess and disassembled waiting on one final element (building a looper). I finally sold my Timeline and got the Alter Ego (and still came out $200+ ahead). I really like the Alter Ego so far...it's warm and musical and is so much more straight forward to use even though it is a larger footprint. But, who knows my Timelapse might trump it once it's finally done.
Current DIY pedals on this board are noise gate, Clusterfuzz JR, Bear Hug, mini Klon, Bloviator and Mysterioso Sr. I'd like to add in maybe the Freekout because it is fun to play. (I have another board that is all DIY)
Quote from: Cortexturizer on April 02, 2016, 02:16:37 PM
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with the addition of ct5 I got this one completed. this is my board that I use when playing alone. I am not using the freeze as much as I used to so that will probably go, as well as the boss volume. I will probably add a high sustaining fuzz that would be good for slide guitar, any recommendations?
EDIT:
Here's an excerpt from today's looping session
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how are you using the keyboard and tablet?
Needs a bit of cleanup on the wiring but this is coming together. I think the drives will be swapped out frequently but everything else is solid. I put an LED strip across the middle bar and wired it to a DC jack to power off the PS.
Very nice, but someone stole your wah
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Quote from: jimilee on December 07, 2016, 12:36:35 AM
Very nice, but someone stole your wah
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Yeah I regret that there is not enough room for a wah or expression pedal on there. At least with the Mobius I can get some wah type sounds. Was thinking of getting one of the real tiny expression pedals like the AMT. I also kinda gave up on building a looper since I am going for a stereo setup now.
Quote from: madbean on December 07, 2016, 12:39:44 AM
Quote from: jimilee on December 07, 2016, 12:36:35 AM
Very nice, but someone stole your wah
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Yeah I regret that there is not enough room for a wah or expression pedal on there. At least with the Mobius I can get some wah type sounds. Was thinking of getting one of the real tiny expression pedals like the AMT. I also kinda gave up on building a looper since I am going for a stereo setup now.
Very cool, did you build the board itself?
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Quote from: jimilee on December 07, 2016, 12:42:06 AM
Very cool, did you build the board itself?
No, it's a Pedaltrain. I really wanted to build my own but I kept putting it off for so long I just said 'screw it'.
You guys with all these looping set ups...I'd like to see some video of how you use it. Is it in a band setting? I pretty much only play in a band setting and I feel like I'm missing out, but I struggle to see how I could fit it in.
Quote from: madbean on December 07, 2016, 12:39:44 AM
I also kinda gave up on building a looper since I am going for a stereo setup now.
Are the stereo pedals you use MIDI compatible? I know the Mobius is but I'm not familiar with the other large format pedal on your board.
My plan is to have mono pedals in the looper and stereo pedals after. Use the program change commands on each looper preset to switch presets on the Mobius for example, some presets being bypassed.
Quote from: mmlee on March 14, 2015, 12:34:53 PM
Nowhere near as fancy as any of your pedalboards but here is my humble little board I just threw together in just under an hour out of an old plank of wood I found in the basement.
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/14/439c57ebb250c6d87a7f04aa53b27ac8.jpg)
It goes from right to left:
Tuner, demo tape fuzz, GCFX Catch 22, Stomptown Pennyroyal Chorus, Line 6 Echo Park
The demo tape fuzz is my own layout with optical bypass on the PCB, I'll do a build a report at some point.
The board is for a gig tonight, I've been engineering for my friends band and he needs a guitarist for tonight. Its going to be my first gig in a year, I best get learning the songs. Wish me luck!
Cheers,
Marcus
Isn't the Echo Park, and all the Tone Core stuff, great?
Trying to work out what's going to go on what board...
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And loaded:
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This is my current setup ... Took some time but got it just how I wanted... When I started building my own pedals I used single effects. As you can see I still use a couple of those .. But then I went for a sort of downsize.. My main two "pedals" are the bigger ones at the center: FDS1 and FDS2 ("F'ing Down Size" if your wondering). The signal goes as follows:
1-Red Eye: Acapulgo Gold with added gain and tone controls
2-FDS1: Prince of tone - Rat2 - Thunderpuss boost - ROG Tonemender - Send/Return Effects loop - Buffer/2 Way splitter - From here there's one direct output and the other signal goes to a ROG Condor Cab sim with it's own output.
In the effects loop:
3- Phase45 clone . One of my first builds
4-FDS2: Boss CE2 clone - EA tremolo - PT2399 based delay
After the main output of the FDS1 (no cab sim):
5-Another Tonemender.. I just love that thing
6-EHX 44 Magnum power amp
(http://i68.tinypic.com/2vruzb6.jpg)
Here's my current setup:
(https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/664/32926455825_6c492b2ca7_z.jpg)
All noncommercial pedals made by me. The effect order is
Polytune Mini --> MXR Phase 90 Script Build --> EQD Talons Build --> EHX Big Muff Build --> MXR Carbon Copy --> TC Flashback Mini --> TC Corona Chorus --> 4ms Tremulus Lune Build --> Moodring Build.
I use the talons clone for most of my OD. My amp (also built by me) is fairly clean. I don't need two delays but I set the carbon copy at a sweet spot and adjust the flashback as needed. Bought the corona on a lark, hardly use it. It's mostly the talons, phaser, flashback, and now reverb (just built it).
I just finished my DIY pedalboard, but before to post it here I would like to get some help, please.
The pedalboard size is like a laptop, I cover it completely with velcro. But now I have a problem with some pedals. With these pedals I used some rubber feet with a height of 3,5 or 4 mm and the two layers of velcro, the one under the pedal and the surface of the pedalboard, don't touch each other.
I would avoid to change the rubber feet of 15 pedals.
Suggestion need, please. :D
Thanks.
this?
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It will work with my Boss MT-2 (modded).
But I have just homemade pedals in 1590B, 125B and 1590BB enclusure. ::)
Quote from: JackSkellington on March 21, 2017, 11:48:30 AM
It will work with my Boss MT-2 (modded).
But I have just homemade pedals in 1590B, 125B and 1590BB enclusure. ::)
Oh I see
you could use some rectangular piece of wood 3,5 or 4 mm thick and stick the velcro to that.
Up to you to evaluate whether it's more efficient than simply removing the rubber feet ;-)
I guess it's more efficient removing the rubber feet and replace it, if this thing is really possible. I have some of them a bit less thick, and the next time I'll order thinner feet.
A layer under the pedal could be a possible solution. A piece of wood it is a bit difficult to me to find.
I was thinking about a plastic piece, cut from food recipient, maybe more layers. But how I can attach it to the pedal? Attach it with the screw of the pedal isn't so simple because the rubber feet in the middle. I can get a little smaller piece and I glue it strongly enough, but it will be permanent.
Another solution is to rub down the feet making them thinner. Probably I need a rasp, I don't have it, now.
Someone has ever been found in the situation where I am?
cut them down with this?
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:-\ Maybe. It could be ok. I'll have to be very precise.
Thank you, I'll let you know. I hope to post my pedalboard soon. ;)
Here's my pedalboard! 8)
(http://i.imgur.com/VnkgVtM.jpg)
IC Buffer -> BSAIB II -> Tycobrahe Octavia -> ProCo Multi Rat -> Zombie Chorus -> Rub-a-Dub Deluxe. But I change them many time. ;D
A simple cheap bag laptop is its case.
Bye!
Was asked to play classic rock, this will be enough :-)
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I believe I'm done (for now) with my pedalboard (and I write these with a half built Flintlock Flanger and Celeste Chorus over the table).
But I refuse to make the pedalboard bigger, it's huge as it is for playing in a band and recording so rule is if a new pedal gets in another pedal needs to get out, and to be honest I can't think of a pedal I would like to get rid off.
This last ten months I've been very active building pedals, trying to find a set of effects I would love. Phasers and delays have been the most complicated ones. Whenever I found one that loved how it sounds I wasn't so convinced when combining it with the rest of the pedalboard. So here is my current set:
Input: Tuner, Volume Pedal, Madbean's Weener Wah, Pedalparts Super Skwisher, EHX Silencer, Madbean's Stage Fright (EHX loop), Modded LPB-1 (EHX Loop, first thing I modded in my life), Pedalparts Stoned Cleric (EHX Loop), Rullywow King Tut (EHX Loop), Pedalparts Disorder Drive (EHX Loop), Pedalparts Mad Modulation (EHX Output), Madbean's Harbinger One (EHX Output)
Loop: Guitar PCB's Mini-ME, Madbean's Current Lover (this one I bought it from a builder), Madbean's Deathklaw, Musikding's Tremolo, Madbean's Moodring
(http://i.imgur.com/cpCd31b.jpg?2)
The little black box with a foot on it is a simple channel selector for the amp and under the board there are a couple of klone buffers to keep everything as it should.
I have enjoyed every project much more than I would think I would and learned a little bit of this and that along the way (very basic electronics concepts). I still cannot understand every part of the projects I've built, but as a result of my new DIY activity I have a couple of books about electronics on my library that I'm reading 8)
What's more important, even if effects don't make me a better player (I wish), I believe building and debugging them has made me more conscious about some aspects of the tonality of guitar sound that I'm using every now and again. As a quick example, this has been the push I needed to finally start using volume and tone controls on my guitar (and then thinking I should have started doing this a loooooong time ago).
Thanks to everyone that writes and shares their knowledge in this forum and on the internet.
Although I haven't written anything (not much to share, really) I have learned a lot and enjoyed reading you ;)
Here is a new board I finished up this weekend. I've had an idea for a board of all dual pedals kicking around for a while, figured it was time to make it a reality. Board is made up of leftover Mahogany from my AC-15 build, dovetailed together. There is a I/O panel on the back to keep things neat.
And I know what you are all thinking, I don't have issues hitting more than one switch at a time. Since I exclusively play in my basement and am barefoot, no worries on that :)
Signal chain is: Bi-Comp (Ross & Orange Squeezer) -> Sunlion Jr. (Rangemaster & Silicon Tonebender) -> Ruby Red (Superbolt & Boost) -> Ultimate Octave (Fuzz with Octave) ->Tap Tempo Cardinal Tremolo -> Bi-Chorus -> Triton Delay
(https://s6.postimg.org/bw9hbxjpd/Dual_Board_1.jpg)
(https://s6.postimg.org/66t8rmdj5/Dual_Board_2.jpg)
(https://s6.postimg.org/572xvwydd/Dual_Board_3.jpg)
Wow! That is unbelievably cool.
Jacob
A new board setup for me:
(http://imagizer.imageshack.us/v2/800x600q90/923/HIR662.jpg)
Front end is an older Madbean Kingslayer with soft clipping, bottom right, used as a clean/treble boost
Loop 1 is three dirt boxes, middle row, right : VFE Pale Horse (gray hammertone), Function Fx Clusterfuzz on vero, VFE Alpha Dog (red sparkle)
Loop 2 is Aion's Lab Series L5 (top right) which is the main tone shaping and drive setting
Loop 3 is a Nyquist Aliaser, middle row (copper hammertone)
Loop 4 is mod pedals, top row, Cardinal Tremolo v2 (dark purple) and Lectric FX Celeste Chorus (copper). Missing: Fuzzdog Tri-Vibe
Loop 5 is open (thinking about another EQ pedal here)
Loop 6 is two Freppo boards, middle row, Theremin (green) and Synth (orange)
Loop 7 is a Lectric FX Zirconia, middle row left (lime green)
Loop 8 is the Timeline
The back end is the polytune and the BigSky (which is almost always on)
Planning on getting an actual Clusterfuzz Jr. when that's released.
And looking forward to the Choral Reef and Dimension C when those are available, either of which would save a little board space.
(http://i.imgur.com/IBiCCDF.jpg)
Rehearsing for a solo acoustic set!
My Martin 00015 (equipped with a Trance Amulet) goes into the tuner, then to the DI that splits the signal between the PA and the rest of the board that goes to the amp (either a modded Vox Pathfinder 15r or my Deluxe Reverb)
Tuner > Mictester Really Cheap Compressor (with bright switch and compression indicator led) > Deluxe Pitch Pirate (for modulated slapback) > Tap tempo Dirtbaby (2nd footswitch for oscillation, external tap) > Echoplex Preamp > Dual channel Mr Black Eterna Gold > amp
I guess I could build a DI, but I would not sell the JDI, so... :)
Love to see all your pedalboards, for some reason I had never really paid attention to this topic before!
Thought I'd put my board up here recently. Is there two pedalboard threads?
The loop has the Blackstar and Black Gate as sometimes the gate does (used to do) funny things with the clean signal. Might be dependant on buffers, as it doesn't seem to so it after the Blackstar anymore. I dunno. The Blackstar is too noisy for my tastes anyway, so a loop is the best option.
Quote from: Boba7 on July 22, 2017, 06:35:00 PM
I guess I could build a DI, but I would not sell the JDI, so... :)
I've looked into building a DI (or at least a balanced output) into an outboard pre-amp. It's really not worth it; once you've bought a nice transformer, it's cheaper (or just as expensive) to buy something commercially available.
Quote from: Aleph Null on July 24, 2017, 06:09:19 PM
I've looked into building a DI (or at least a balanced output) into an outboard pre-amp. It's really not worth it; once you've bought a nice transformer, it's cheaper (or just as expensive) to buy something commercially available.
Yeah, I thought about selling my JDI and building one with a Jensen or Cinemag but it wasn't very interesting, like I could maybe save €30 or 40, that's about it. And I don't need all the functions of the JDI, but it's good to have them.
Quote from: dan.schumaker on June 26, 2017, 12:59:44 PM
Here is a new board I finished up this weekend. I've had an idea for a board of all dual pedals kicking around for a while, figured it was time to make it a reality. Board is made up of leftover Mahogany from my AC-15 build, dovetailed together. There is a I/O panel on the back to keep things neat.
And I know what you are all thinking, I don't have issues hitting more than one switch at a time. Since I exclusively play in my basement and am barefoot, no worries on that :)
Signal chain is: Bi-Comp (Ross & Orange Squeezer) -> Sunlion Jr. (Rangemaster & Silicon Tonebender) -> Ruby Red (Superbolt & Boost) -> Ultimate Octave (Fuzz with Octave) ->Tap Tempo Cardinal Tremolo -> Bi-Chorus -> Triton Delay
(https://s6.postimg.org/bw9hbxjpd/Dual_Board_1.jpg)
(https://s6.postimg.org/66t8rmdj5/Dual_Board_2.jpg)
(https://s6.postimg.org/572xvwydd/Dual_Board_3.jpg)
I love this. Fantastic job.
In front of the amp
Dunlop 535q, Rotolux (Madbean Harbinger)1, Cut Throat (Rullywow Cockit), So-Kal (Oshed modified Kalamazoo), BYOC OD2, Boss TU2.
In the fx loop
Empress Nebulus, Boss DD500
Powered by a Voodoo lab 4x4 and a Dunlop D.C. Brick under the pedalboard
Trying to work out what drives are going on this board... This is without all the other dirts I have.... Either version is pretty versatile.
Pedal board,as of June 2017. subject to change,ha-ha!
Gearing up for the 2018 pedalboard. I am going to build two loopers with soft-touch switching. It won't be anything fancy with presets - just straight bypass. There will be 9 mono bypass loops and then three momentary switches that plug into the Mobius for preset/TT control. The bypass loops are actually based on the Coda bypass! The Mobius/Alter Ego and T2 are all run in stereo so they won't be included in the looper.
There's an empty spot where I hoped to add either the Freekout (Digitech) or Quintessence (TC) but I don't think I'll have the cash for that right now. I think I will replace the 2-knob Bloviator with the newer 3-knob 1590A version. And, maybe the 4:1 with the White Horse (haven't decided).
This is my commercial/ambient PB. I have another one that's all DIY/MBP stuff which I am constantly changing!
Finely done!
(http://www.tdpri.com/attachments/dsc_2508-01-jpeg.484292/)
(http://www.tdpri.com/attachments/img_20180122_095209_737-jpg.484284/)
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(http://www.tdpri.com/attachments/rock2-jpg.484303/)
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(http://www.tdpri.com/attachments/dsc_2489-jpg.484290/)
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That foldable board is really nice!
Not a beauty, but a beast: As I was in a hurry to put together a new rock board, I reused one of my older boards and have some space left (well...never thought I would say THAT about my boards).
Signal Chain:
I am singing backing vocals as well, so the Korg Tuner is used to split the signal and send one half to the TC Helicon (via a ground lift cable to prevent hum) to produce the correct harmonies. The TC is not used to further process the guitar signal (it's not really made for electric guitars).
The other half of the signal goes to the FreQout, Wah Wah (of course with a madbean board in it), Queen of Bones, Amp. The Alter Ego Delay is in the FX Loop of the amp.
The Amp is usually set up rather clean and the QoB does the boost/drive. I use the amp's dirty channel only for heavy stuff. The amp has a nice reverb as well.
Everything goes through the buffered gateway on the top left (I can switch on individual klon buffers on the input, send, return, output as required) in there and is connected to the amp with a multicore cable. Power is provided by a Palmer PWT08 which can feed the hungry pedals as well (TC Helicon: 12V, 400 mA, FreQout: 9V, 235 mA).
(https://s6.postimg.cc/whsxnvjdt/IMG_20180501_102017.jpg)
(https://s6.postimg.cc/hylsmgxyp/IMG_20180501_102200.jpg)
What did you use for the buffer box? Did you make the board or use prefab? I love the idea. I am going to build a couple of buffers but putting them all in one box is a stellar idea!
I made the pedal board, if that was your question :-). The buffers are 4 switchable Klon buffers on Vero. Send/return is bridged when not used, which allows for easy (delay in front of amp) and more complex (delay in fx loop) setups without having to rewire everything.
Quote from: blearyeyes on May 30, 2018, 04:31:38 AM
What did you use for the buffer box? Did you make the board or use prefab? I love the idea. I am going to build a couple of buffers but putting them all in one box is a stellar idea!
I built this board in 2014, but just the other day pulled it all apart and re wired it and added some pedals. Pretty happy with the outcome. 6 of 9 pedal made by me.
(https://i.imgur.com/9KsIzk4.jpg)
Tuner - Bearhug Compressor - 3 stage booster - JHS Superbolt - TS 808 (byoc kit) - Blackout effectors SST dual Fuzz - Fat Fuzz Factory - Cardinal Tremolo - Multiplex Echo machine - to my Vox. All Powered by a Pedal Power Plus underneath.
I want to built the Fatpants, GCfx Rotten comp, Spaceharp and a reverb (not sure which one yet) I have boards for the tenebrion and Rub-a-dub....
My 2019 pedalboard is build around my Eoo3 looper. Other than that, only one diy effect, the queen of bone. And of course a huge patch box to route audio for electric and acoustic guitar as well as vocals, amp switching and amp fx loop.
The boss switch is to switch vocal harmonies on and off. There is a little hole in the top deck over the status LED of the TC play acoustic (on the top right corner of the queen of bone).
The footswitch on the patch box determines, whether the vocal harmonies are derived from the acoustic or electric guitar. The acoustic guitar is muted, when the electric guitar is selected. The electric guitar is NOT muted, when the acoustic guitar is selected. I am in a band, where the second guitar player takes my acoustic from time to time, so we can both play ;D
Complicated stuff, I know, but once it's set up, it's surprisingly easy...
It all fits in an old hardcover suitcase...
I still need to do some aluminum edges and fix the patch box with something other than duct tape, but as I need the board next weekend, I am afraid it will stay like this for some time...
(https://i.postimg.cc/3wvT1yKP/IMG-20190623-130302.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/fRFsY7hc/IMG-20190623-130341.jpg)
(https://i.postimg.cc/HkjHJZFW/IMG-20190623-130402.jpg)
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I built a quick DIY pedal board yesterday and it has been really fun. I had an old board in the garage that was repurposed. Featuring: Nom nom, Honeydripper, Into the Unknown, Arcadiator, Purple Platypus, Wolfshirt, Distortion, and Deathklaw. Now I've got a handful of new pedals that I need to find space for. Or build another pedal board . . .
(https://i.imgur.com/YHCjvtI.jpg)
I've had a goal to build a completely DIY board for my bass. Most of the flangers and chorus pedals I have built have been auditioning for this.
Finally decided on a phaser for the last position, now it's all done!
I built it inside a toolbox because I use a vocal FX processor, and I wanted to have a place to keep everything together. I used a backpack for years, this is much better.
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img922/4675/Pku5LB.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/7062/KuOcPl.jpg)
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img923/4808/i74hrk.jpg)
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Pedals are: tuner -> JMK Big Bass Drive (with added blend control) -> Schu-tone Lone Wolf -> VFE Choral Reef -> VFE Tractor Beam -> Dead End FX Flange-A-Rama
(https://imagizer.imageshack.com/img924/181/dMaVLv.jpg)
I like the toolbox idea, great work! (and I like the Lone Wolf too ;) )
Quote from: dan.schumaker on June 20, 2019, 12:51:55 AM
I like the toolbox idea, great work! (and I like the Lone Wolf too ;) )
Thanks Dan! LW is a great circuit.
getting close to done. I need to mount the power supply underneath and run the cables there as well.
Current state of the big board. Powered by a CIOKS AC10 because I used to have a HT-dual on there (Has been powered by a 1spot hen the HT-Dual wasn't on it).
Tuner, wah, Lightspeed (comp/klon), Leviathan (TB, SHo, TB->SHO, Zendrive/Englishman, Plexi), Behringer multi, Spacestation (Porkbarrel, DBD w/tap, Rubadub), SHO, Endgame (klon buffer, splitter to 1/4out, Bloviator, Lart's cabsim, splitter to 1/4out and XLR out (THCustoms Linedriver)....
Quote from: Marshall Arts on May 12, 2019, 04:44:19 PM
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Update: With the release of the HX Stomp firmware version 2.8 earlier this year, Line 6 added the Zendrive (Dhyana Drive), the Prince of Tone (Heir Apparent) and the King of Tone (Tone Sovereign). I was able to compare my "Queen of Bone" with the Tone Sovereign, and while it is different, it's hard to tell which one is better. Hard stuff for an analog believer like me ;-)
Ultimately, I removed the Queen of Bone and replaced it in my patches with its digital brother. The HX is controlled with my Eoo3 Midi controller, that also switches my amp's channels. I also created some really convincing new patches that use the zendrive into the litigator (Dumble Clone) and go straight to the Engl Ironball's return jack.
With the space no longer needed, I could move the vocal processor to the top deck.
(https://i.postimg.cc/Gm5rV8T1/IMG-20191102-130501.jpg)
Current board. Chain is - tuner, Naughtyfish, wah, Lightspeed, Magnum opus, HT-dual, Stealth, Endgame. Powered by a CIOKS AC10.
Looking to replace the Endgame/Stealth combo with a Zoom G3x, possibly. Not sure which of the HT or Magnum will stay on the board. The Magnum Opus can get HT drive levels, and cop the sound too.
Quote from: Willybomb on February 05, 2020, 10:14:17 AM
Current board. Chain is - tuner, Naughtyfish, wah, Lightspeed, Magnum opus, HT-dual, Stealth, Endgame. Powered by a CIOKS AC10.
Looking to replace the Endgame/Stealth combo with a Zoom G3x, possibly. Not sure which of the HT or Magnum will stay on the board. The Magnum Opus can get HT drive levels, and cop the sound too.
^Hey Willy- cool 'Board! Is that a tap-tempo delay that's part of your "Stealth" effect? I don't use my massive DL-4 enough to justify bringing it with me on my pedalboard everywhere, but I really miss the tap-tempo function, so I'm looking for a smaller project I can build- any help would be..quite helpful!
QuoteIs that a tap-tempo delay that's part of your "Stealth" effect?
Yep. It's a Mimik, iirc, might be a DBD, using this tap pcb:
https://www.uk-electronic.de/onlineshop/product_info.php?products_id=1797
I've also used it in my Space Station multi.
Quote from: Willybomb on February 07, 2020, 12:05:24 AM
Yep. It's a Mimik, iirc, might be a DBD, using this tap pcb:
https://www.uk-electronic.de/onlineshop/product_info.php?products_id=1797
I've also used it in my Space Station multi.
^Thank you!
I'm a sax player. The Voco Loco takes the mic signal and converts it to low-z 1/4 in. Oh yeah, I made the pedal board out of aluminum stock.
Well.... that didn't last long. Decided the HT-dual was possibly flaking again, realised I never used phaser, and the Rubadub reverb doesn't play great with the tap tempo (it's not connected, but the reverb seems to take some clocking from it) and I never used the delay either, so that's set for a reverb type thing for solos....
"Smorgasbord" setup- I can thank "The Dude" for the name:
https://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=30604.0
^I really hope I haven't burgled any intellectual property here- I figured it's a good enough idea for the both of us!
(https://i.imgur.com/WGPNpcs.jpg)
Signal is split by a buffer with one output dead-ending into my Boss TU-2 tuner, and the other output goes:
1. Parasit Studio 0415, Guitar Synthesizer
2. MadBean Flunkee, FX-25 clone
3. PPCB Sea Horse, Sea Machine clone
4. PPCB Kliche Mini, Centaur clone
5. MadBean Green Bean, Tube Screamer clone
6. MadBean Fritter, Hot Cake clone
7. Ernie Ball VP. JR, volume pedal
8. MadBean Wavelord, tremolo
9. BYOC Li'l Reverb, FV-1 reverb (My first build ever)
10. MadBean Head Trip, FV-1 multi-effect
(https://i.imgur.com/qKNMi4w.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hAlvMSh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xgc52Iz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/d0nQFxF.jpg)
All powered by a Donner DP-1
Carbon-fiber-infused PLA 3d-printed brackets
Volume pedal is on a slight slope, which allows cables to pass underneath, plus it feels great
Pine plywood was rubbed with diluted black India ink, then boiled linseed oil
Pine 1x3" just rubbed with boiled linseed oil
(https://i.imgur.com/xwfoT4v.jpg)
Thanks for looking- and TheDude, if you see this, thanks for the great idea- I owe you one!
I'm digging that man, nice.
@dawson that is incredible work! Beyond impressed with the board, the pedals...everything! Can't wait to see what's next.
Quote from: dawson on February 28, 2020, 05:58:10 PM
"Smorgasbord" setup- I can thank "The Dude" for the name:
https://www.madbeanpedals.com/forum/index.php?topic=30604.0
^I really hope I haven't burgled any intellectual property here- I figured it's a good enough idea for the both of us!
(https://i.imgur.com/WGPNpcs.jpg)
Signal is split by a buffer with one output dead-ending into my Boss TU-2 tuner, and the other output goes:
1. Parasit Studio 0415, Guitar Synthesizer
2. MadBean Flunkee, FX-25 clone
3. PPCB Sea Horse, Sea Machine clone
4. PPCB Kliche Mini, Centaur clone
5. MadBean Green Bean, Tube Screamer clone
6. MadBean Fritter, Hot Cake clone
7. Ernie Ball VP. JR, volume pedal
8. MadBean Wavelord, tremolo
9. BYOC Li'l Reverb, FV-1 reverb (My first build ever)
10. MadBean Head Trip, FV-1 multi-effect
(https://i.imgur.com/qKNMi4w.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/hAlvMSh.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/xgc52Iz.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/d0nQFxF.jpg)
All powered by a Donner DP-1
Carbon-fiber-infused PLA 3d-printed brackets
Volume pedal is on a slight slope, which allows cables to pass underneath, plus it feels great
Pine plywood was rubbed with diluted black India ink, then boiled linseed oil
Pine 1x3" just rubbed with boiled linseed oil
(https://i.imgur.com/xwfoT4v.jpg)
Thanks for looking- and TheDude, if you see this, thanks for the great idea- I owe you one!
That's awesome man! Love seeing the woodwork as well, big woodworking guy myself, and having the name routed out on top is icing on the cake. The name is all yours, my dude!
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NIce wrk man! And a sneaky little original Tube Screamer in the background!
^^Thanks for the kind words, guys!
I'm really enjoying this pedalboard so far- it's the most light-weight and has the smallest footprint of any of the 8-10 'boards I've built in my years, all thanks to extensive planning, uniform-shaped enclosures, and top-mounted jacks..I'm slowly learning to live without my DL-4 and MoogerFooger ring modulator, but a worthy sacrifice for the size/weight difference.
Quote from: TheDude on February 29, 2020, 05:57:38 PM
That's awesome man! Love seeing the woodwork as well, big woodworking guy myself, and having the name routed out on top is icing on the cake. The name is all yours, my dude!
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^Thanks Dude! I hope to see some of your woodwork one day!
Quote from: pgodfrin on March 09, 2020, 12:31:43 AM
NIce wrk man! And a sneaky little original Tube Screamer in the background!
^Thanks pgodfrin! That Tube Screamer back there is the whole reason I got started assembling effects..by being broken and needing repair!
Here's the pedal board I made some time ago (things that happen when I'm home alone). I used some alluminium profiles and some scrap wood I had at home. The wood has been appropriately beaten up and stained to give it this old barn look, while the screws have been polished to a mirror finish. I like this contrast 8) 8)
The effects are all by me except the EQ and the looper. The power supply is a Harley Benton Powerplant Junior.
The input on the side is stereo and is split in two channels in the board, all because one of my guitars has a stereo output (E pick ups + Piezo).
The piezo channel goes to the EQ while the electric channel goes through the rest of the effects. The little box in the lower left close to the looper (the Switch) is used to switch the output between the two channels and goes directly to the looper.
I'll open a thread with some build reports of the effects in the pictures for the more curious of you ;), but there's a Skreddy Lunar Module, an MXR Distortion+ slightly modded, a ROG tri-vibe, a 3Verb from Musikding with an added tone control, and the 1590DD in the middle is a ROG Ginger with a modded Condor cab sim, basically an Ampeg Portaflex + cabinet in a box. I use it with a bass, but it sounds good with guitars as well.
(https://imgur.com/gallery/ktDLSGV)
Big mostly DIY board. Bear hug, some other drives, etc.
@Max, super cool build! The aluminum looks awesome, and I can tell it's quite versatile and lightweight (until it's loaded with effects..)
Thanks, yes, indeed it is quite light, but it's very solid, you can step on it. Well, at least I can, but I'm not exactly what you would call a big guy ;D And with the velcro I can move it around without worrying about stuff flying off the board.
@Playpunk: your link is broken!
This is the first change to my main board in a while. I've crammed as much as I possibly can on a Pedaltrain Jr. Everything is powered by a One Spot CS7. The volume pedal is actually connected to a TRS jack send/return that's mounted through the frame of the board. This allows me to keep the pedal flat on the floor where it's easier to operate, but still have it sit after drives and before modulation and delay in the signal chain.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/49706159097_e7e08d297b_c.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2iJn4n4)
This is my last version.
(https://i.postimg.cc/PpKWBpcC/20200329-101937.jpg) (https://postimg.cc/PpKWBpcC)
the first is an empty box to power my bass guitar, so I don't need battery.
tuner into zvex machine clone, into ditto (I use it to test my effect), into an fet overdrive, into a mountainking megalith, into a bigmuff, into a CE-2, into an electric mistress, into a delay.
A lot of effect are missing, but at this moment I use only these.
It started in 2008 and changed about once a month.
Now I'm planning a modular cornish style pedalboard with programmable looper.
so I won't need enclosure, jacks and footswitches.
(https://i.postimg.cc/7Yx3fP6P/IMG-20200528-203249-2.jpg)
Setting up a traditional blues / jazz board for a telecaster / matchless Spitfire Combination, that does not need a lot... Zendrive, King of Tone, Aion L5 (Clean Channel), Tap Tempo Tremolo, Alter Ego delay, Hall of Fame Reverb
This is where things stand at the moment. Nothing in the loops, just using the drives in the MS-3 currently. The only DIY pedals are Endgame, and the switcher on the bottom row... Still powered by a CIOKS AC10 mounted under the board.
Gotta admit, simple and clean. I suspect the MS-3 has a tuner but once you go Polytune it's hard to use anything else. I play a couple of different church campus' (well, at least back in the day when there were churches) and as much as I like my homemade stuff it's nice having a grab and go rig. I use a Line6 M13 from time to time and although the distortions blow they're serviceable enough (and my amp sounds really good) that I could use it as a full time rig. And that's super old school compared to the MS-3.
The MS-3's tuner is pretty good, but I like the single strum "lets have a look" of the polytune. The tech in the MS-3 is astounding compared to my old multis of the past (Korg A5, Vox Tonelab LE).
Christmas photo of the family.... Lol... not quite.
What my main gigging board looks like at present. All DIY except TC tuner.
(https://i.imgur.com/OuqIn98.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/yHiL0E0.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/Wda2CL8.jpg)
and underside of construction
(https://i.imgur.com/VQdvviW.jpg)
Looks sweet! I like the hidden reverb at the back. What is in your preamp on the top? It looks like a SDD-3000 and a Sonic Maximizer maybe?
Brian, you need to develop a tuner pedal! Poor Stephen has to settle for a non-DIY pedal on his board! :)
Quote from: alanp on December 22, 2020, 02:07:54 PM
Brian, you need to develop a tuner pedal! Poor Stephen has to settle for a non-DIY pedal on his board! :)
I've been quietly wishing the same thing for a long time!
Very impressive 'board, Cooder- the metal-work is great and I just noticed your LED's mounted on the bottom like one of those souped-up peacock drag racers- so cool!
Cheers guys, it's a happy family even though I change it around at times too...
Quote from: dan.schumaker on December 22, 2020, 01:07:40 PM
Looks sweet! I like the hidden reverb at the back. What is in your preamp on the top? It looks like a SDD-3000 and a Sonic Maximizer maybe?
Bingo on all counts, yes and all those are always on, reverb is off when I use amp with reverb.
Quote from: alanp on December 22, 2020, 02:07:54 PM
Brian, you need to develop a tuner pedal! Poor Stephen has to settle for a non-DIY pedal on his board! :)
Ha! There's a challenge.
I do have to say that the TC tuner is a very practical tiny piece of perfection though.
Quote from: dawson on December 22, 2020, 06:44:53 PM
Quote from: alanp on December 22, 2020, 02:07:54 PM
Brian, you need to develop a tuner pedal! Poor Stephen has to settle for a non-DIY pedal on his board! :)
I've been quietly wishing the same thing for a long time!
Very impressive 'board, Cooder- the metal-work is great and I just noticed your LED's mounted on the bottom like one of those souped-up peacock drag racers- so cool!
Yes a bit of goofy fun... this time of year you get away with it by calling them Xmas decoration... ;)
Beam me up Scotty...
Wow that looks awesome! I do like the position of the tuner...."you stand over here and don't talk to anyone" ;D
I haven't really posted build reports in a while because it's mostly the same stuff that I'm building for other people, but I did finally build myself some minis and put together a new pedalboard. A lot of these builds will look familiar, but I've been working with a a new sanding and laser marking process and I like it so much that I wanted a board of my own. At some point, I'm going to redo one of the power wires, but it generally came out pretty clean.
(https://i.imgur.com/eKDzXLf.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/VFn9Gxn.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/v8DkwlO.jpg)
(https://i.imgur.com/w7we1xx.jpg)
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Wow, that is super spotless and ultra tidy. Where can I get some of those invisible wires you used ;D
That is awesome. Where's the phaser?
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Quote from: jimilee on May 29, 2021, 02:29:49 PM
That is awesome. Where's the phaser?
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You've got them all.
Quote from: Aentons on May 29, 2021, 12:57:22 PM
Wow, that is super spotless and ultra tidy. Where can I get some of those invisible wires you used ;D
Thanks. The wires are there, just as short as possible. I cut the power cables down and reterminated. It cleaned things up quite a bit.
Quote from: pickdropper on May 29, 2021, 12:13:50 PM
I haven't really posted build reports in a while because it's mostly the same stuff that I'm building for other people, but I did finally build myself some minis and put together a new pedalboard. A lot of these builds will look familiar, but I've been working with a a new sanding and laser marking process and I like it so much that I wanted a board of my own. At some point, I'm going to redo one of the power wires, but it generally came out pretty clean.
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Super Elegant 8)
The Madbean Laureate,
An epitome of the philosophy of continuous improvement @MB.
Great board, great instructions, even now with great visual.
Congratulations Bean.
Cheers.
Zoot
Got asked to play a largish gig with some friends interstate in a couple of week, so I broke down the big pedalboard and put together a flyrig, making patches that just use the MS-3 onboard effects.... Fits into a semi-rigid laptop bag, and I'll be borrowing a guitar for the show.
After building close to 200 pedals the past 3-4 years I've finally decided to stop being indecisive and have pedals flopping around the floor and make my first legit pedalboard in years. I took what is my sound and the essentials and decided to lock it in to facilitate actual playing and creativity. Not pictured is my diy wah. I'm gonna be taking a break from building to try and get in the creative mindset and start recording again. I left room for additional things to drop in and out.
It is pretty gratifying to have an all diy board (except the tuner of course). Would love to see some more pictures in this thread!
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Quote from: Thewintersoldier on September 19, 2022, 01:06:51 PM
After building close to 200 pedals the past 3-4 years I've finally decided to stop being indecisive and have pedals flopping around the floor and make my first legit pedalboard in years. I took what is my sound and the essentials and decided to lock it in to facilitate actual playing and creativity. Not pictured is my diy wah. I'm gonna be taking a break from building to try and get in the creative mindset and start recording again. I left room for additional things to drop in and out.
It is pretty gratifying to have an all diy board (except the tuner of course). Would love to see some more pictures in this thread!
Hells yeah! I was fortunate enough to get to see a few of these builds from birth to finish. Seeing them laid out in a cohesive pedal board is some hot shit!
Guess I'll throw my hat into the ring. My pedalboard is usually a revolving door as I'm constantly swapping stuff in and out. I'm always using an analog delay and flanger though. It just depends on my mood and what flavor of those effects I'm feeling that day. Any who... Here's my latest pedalboard rendition and probably the one I'll continue to use for awhile. Klon style buffer, Digitech Drop, Korg Pitchblack, Weener wah, Man o' War delay, and the Fraudhacker flanger into a Ceriatone 2202.
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Quote from: blackhatboojum on September 20, 2022, 11:32:33 PM
Guess I'll throw my hat into the ring. My pedalboard is usually a revolving door as I'm constantly swapping stuff in and out. I'm always using an analog delay and flanger though. It just depends on my mood and what flavor of those effects I'm feeling that day. Any who... Here's my latest pedalboard rendition and probably the one I'll continue to use for awhile. Klon style buffer, Digitech Drop, Korg Pitchblack, Weener wah, Man o' War delay, and the Fraudhacker flanger into a Ceriatone 2202.
(https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/52371790612_6c8a8d4b2b_o.jpg)
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Simple but so many great sounds out of such a small setup. I love it. So colorful to. I'd love to run my tele thru that rig.
This is pretty much how my board sits at the moment. I captured my HT-dual and I'm using that in the Mooer with a few different gain settings. The only DIY stuff is the two expression switches and the CC to PC converter that converts CC# to the same value PC# so I can control the MPL without changing patches on the MS-3.
Don't need the polytune, but it's a convenient place to stick the Xvive wireless.