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What would be the smallest pedal board that I could get - one with an integrated case - that would accommodate (4) full-size Boss pedals, a large Boss FV30L volume Pedal and a Wah Pedal. I want to stay super trim and compact.

Also, what do you recommend for on stage cable routing???

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Since I put my delay and volume pedal in the loop, I have a lot of cables....Thoughts???
 
This is the one I use. Got it used off eBay so didn't pay what Sweetwater is charging. Just swap off pedals depending if I'm doing electric or acoustic guitar. The power supply I use velcros quite nicely to the underside of the board. Wire route up thru a hole on the front.

Gator Pedal Board
 
Robert Herndon said:
Duct tape is a good idea, I'm just looking at options...I am wireless, but that doesn't hep my cords from stage front to amplifier...
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I've always just used those little velcro strip things to wrap the input, send/return and channel switching cables together in a bundle and then use spots of gaffer's tape to route it along the edge of the stage. I think my cable run is 20 feet and I've never needed anything longer.
 
gball said:
I've always just used those little velcro strip things to wrap the input, send/return and channel switching cables together in a bundle and then use spots of gaffer's tape to route it along the edge of the stage. I think my cable run is 20 feet and I've never needed anything longer.
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It kinda sucks how much cabling it takes to put my Korg Tuner/CS-3 and NS-2 in the guitar chain and then the FV30L and DD-3 in the loop!!!!

I'm just not used to running anything but a single cord...
 
Messed with this online....They didn't have an image for my Boss FV30L, so I used a Dunlop Mini Volume, but that's a close representation anyways..

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The smallest pedal board you can get is what ever size you cut it...
I make my pedal board out of a real board. *grins... I'll get a blank, set up
the pedals in the order I want, draw around them, and cut the board to fit.
Here's one I've used multiple times in different configurations:
pedal board used.jpg
That's a piece of paneling. Mine don't have to be pretty. I just need them to provide easy
access to the gear I'm using.

I had a seamstress make me a carry case for an earlier board I was using,
but have adopted a couple of smaller pedals, so my case can fit the newer board
and a few extras.
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I actually enjoy the process of making a new board... and I'm fickle, so I
keep changing it about. I know my basic tone needs only a few pedals.
So I don't have to do the Irish Jig trying to get my sound.

I like to use the shortest possible cable runs... just a personal prejudice.
Also, I like to have a Boss pedal early in the chain. Boss pedals are all buffered.
So that is a big help. And I like to have a D.I. box at the end of the chain,
so I can send my signal down an XLR cable. The Fishman pre-amp in the above
picture does that, in addition to its EQ function.

The board below, also made out of a piece of cedar siding... has a Radial D.I. at
the end of the chain. I can send that signal to the P.A. and also send to an
onstage amp. Or I can mike the amp with a Sennheiser 609.
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Col Mustard said:
The smallest pedal board you can get is what ever size you cut it...
I make my pedal board out of a real board. *grins... I'll get a blank, set up
the pedals in the order I want, draw around them, and cut the board to fit.
Here's one I've used multiple times in different configurations:
View attachment 22762
That's a piece of paneling. Mine don't have to be pretty. I just need them to provide easy
access to the gear I'm using.

I had a seamstress make me a carry case for an earlier board I was using,
but have adopted a couple of smaller pedals, so my case can fit the newer board
and a few extras.
View attachment 22763
I actually enjoy the process of making a new board... and I'm fickle, so I
keep changing it about. I know my basic tone needs only a few pedals.
So I don't have to do the Irish Jig trying to get my sound.

I like to use the shortest possible cable runs... just a personal prejudice.
Also, I like to have a Boss pedal early in the chain. Boss pedals are all buffered.
So that is a big help. And I like to have a D.I. box at the end of the chain,
so I can send my signal down an XLR cable. The Fishman pre-amp in the above
picture does that, in addition to its EQ function.

The board below, also made out of a piece of paneling... has a Radial D.I. at
the end of the chain. I can send that signal to the P.A. and also send to an
onstage amp. Or I can mike the amp with a Sennheiser 609.
View attachment 22764
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Looks good!! Very innovative!!!

I have no time or desire to make anything. I'm working full-time in the studio, so I was just hoping to see a pic of something I could order up. Nice work though!!!

I also prefer the capacitance effect of longer cables...FWIW
 
Robert Herndon said:
Also, what do you recommend for on stage cable routing???

81Aw9bQj1BL._SL1500_.jpg


Since I put my delay and volume pedal in the loop, I have a lot of cables....Thoughts???
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Spiral wire loom for pedalboard to amp. You can set up cables to exit/enter the loom at desired locations to feed the front and rear of the amp. Use your imagination, and you can have a single cable to tape down(or run through a channel like you have pictured) fast easy set up. I gigged with one that I made for 15 years...back when I dragged around 50-100 watt heads, with rack effects for the effects loops, midi controls up front(midi send and return cables). I used a generic guitar case to transport the foot controller board, a couple of effects pedals, and wire loom snake etc...it was pre-internet for me when I made it(early 90s)...I picked the wire loom up at an auto parts store...now amazon makes it easy.
https://www.amazon.com/ElectronicLink-Spiral-Manage-Computer-Sleeve/dp/B01EZPO3D0

Color code your cable ends, and set up gets easy.
 
Thatbastarddon said:
Spiral wire loom for pedalboard to amp. You can set up cables to exit/enter the loom at desired locations to feed the front and rear of the amp. Use your imagination, and you can have a single cable to tape down(or run through a channel like you have pictured) fast easy set up. I gigged with one that I made for 15 years...back when I dragged around 50-100 watt heads, with rack effects for the effects loops, midi controls up front(midi send and return cables). I used a generic guitar case to transport the foot controller board, a couple of effects pedals, and wire loom snake etc...it was pre-internet for me when I made it(early 90s)...I picked the wire loom up at an auto parts store...now amazon makes it easy.
https://www.amazon.com/ElectronicLink-Spiral-Manage-Computer-Sleeve/dp/B01EZPO3D0

Color code your cable ends, and set up gets easy.
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Smart! Thanks!
 
Col Mustard said:
The smallest pedal board you can get is what ever size you cut it...
I make my pedal board out of a real board. *grins...
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+1. Definitely agree!

I build my own to whatever size or configuration I need or want.

Why limit yourself to whatever Boss or Furman or whoever thinks you need?
 
flatrockmobile said:
In case you haven't checked here yet
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I have had one of those since I ditched the rack gear, and midi control pedal board(around 2006-7)for live use, and went all pedals. It held all my pedals, cabling, power supply and cables for that, and set lists etc. The lid can be used as a tray/pedal board. The hinges detach easily. Once I got things laid out, it was a good and easy setup rig...mine was kinda sloppy looking, but functional.
I moved to a Pedaltrain setup when the ten year old hinges started to fail, and I wanted to hide the power supply in exchange for more pedal real estate.
 
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