Show us your home made pedal board...

I need to assemble a pedal board and I'd like it to fit in a road case that I already have. Seems to me that the logical thing to would be to build one to fit. I'd like to see your board and anything you did to make it suit your particular needs.
Thanks for sharing.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Rojelio/BriefBoard.jpg
It's an old Anvil briefcase.

I built this about a year ago out of a thrift store brief case, a 1x3, and HomeDepot paint stirring sticks. I think I have about a total of $10 invested in it, and it works great!

Opened up:
https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-r4Lq-wpM1yA/T6jBG70geQI/AAAAAAAAAhM/fKSbbhUpbzI/s640/Pedal%2520Board%25201.jpg

With the top on:
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-csTDy4XZGxc/T6jBG_XSIUI/AAAAAAAAAhQ/Hh43DoaiJGs/s640/Pedal%2520Board%25202.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab81/jnepo1/897f21ba.jpg
My Main board.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab81/jnepo1/db8f5003.jpg
My Small board.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab81/jnepo1/Travis%20Lehman%20build/d9caf682.jpg
This board I just finished for someone on a forum.

I build the board, risers, patch cables, and power cables. The boards are .5" birch plywood w/ aluminum edging riveted and w/ a PVC laminate on the top surface.

1x4 and some industrial strength velcro. Works great, but a bit heavy.

1x4 and some industrial strength velcro. Works great, but a bit heavy.

Likey!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:mrgreen::mrgreen::mrgreen:

Give me a day or 2 to finish and I'll post back with one that will be severely outclassed by everything already posted here.

http://www.tdpri.com/telephoto/data/500/medium/DSCF1606.JPG

I have a bigger home made board but lately I have been on a Boss kick and playing through this.

It is my all "2" version Boss board. TU-2 --> PH-2 --> MIJ HM-2 --> MIJ DSD-2

I had no choice but homemade. The board I needed didn't exist. I had very special specs I had to have for function and that was to have two angled tiers, and the board be long from side to side and very short from front to back. It takes up more stage space, but I mainly play outdoor venues and places where real estate isn't an issue. I needed angled tiers and only two rows because I cannot be stepping over rows of pedals. I have a bad back and horrible balance issues and I just can't do it. Sometimes I'm sitting and playing and sometimes when I can, I stand. I need a pedalboard that works great for both, and this fits the bill.

My father is a woodworker and I drew up the board and printed it, and he built it. I stained it and finished it with velcro and of course assembly. But he definitely took my idea and made it into something I can't live without. This board gets used in my home studio, live, and gets moved around a lot. Yes it's wood so it will age quicker than metal but that's ok. It's already been on tons of gigs already and has chips and dings and such.

This setup works perfect for me. It gives me the ability to memorize it and be able to easily turn on and off effects without worrying about falling or hitting the wrong one. I tried using a "normal" pedalboard but I found I was really struggling to quickly move and turn stuff on/off. Hence the reason I designed this board. I also had two other boards made, a board half the length of this one as a fly board, and a small 6-8 pedal pedalboard that I can use for blues jams and open mics and what not or when I sit in with local bands.

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k590/gibsonguitar1988/Gear/board.jpg

Hope you don't mind a bit of humor! Being an older guy, my close vision (foot distance) isn't as sharp as it once was . . . :grin:

http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad5/Shieldbearer/Guitar-Amp%20Related/Pedalboard_on_a_Stick_7-31-2011.jpg

http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad5/Shieldbearer/Guitar-Amp%20Related/100_4624_20Percent.jpg

Actually, it's an amp, with the Boss FRV-1 providing reverb, the EQ pedal giving me bass-mid-treble control, and the 44 Magnum providing power. I threw it together after having a "what if I did THIS" moment.

7" x 16" piece of redwood scrap from Home Depot, covered with velcro and edges finished with black duct tape, rubber feet on bottom.

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I keep my wah pedal off the board so I can angle it better for comfortable playing. Everything, including the wah, fits easily into an old Fender briefcase.

Hope you don't mind a bit of humor! Being an older guy, my close vision (foot distance) isn't as sharp as it once was . . . :grin:

http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad5/Shieldbearer/Guitar-Amp%20Related/Pedalboard_on_a_Stick_7-31-2011.jpg

http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad5/Shieldbearer/Guitar-Amp%20Related/100_4624_20Percent.jpg

Actually, it's an amp, with the Boss FRV-1 providing reverb, the EQ pedal giving me bass-mid-treble control, and the 44 Magnum providing power. I threw it together after having a "what if I did THIS" moment.

Awesome:mrgreen:

http://i1245.photobucket.com/albums/gg596/schenkadere1/DSCN1617.jpg

A piece of wood, black spray paint, industrial strength velcro and rubber feet...fits neatly into a nice plastic case I have.

An old mechanic's creeper. It works fine for the pedals, but when I change the oil in the car, the pedal switches poke me in the back...:lol:

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/6408/pedalscreeper.jpg

Awesome:mrgreen:

Thanks, man!:grin:

Hope you don't mind a bit of humor! Being an older guy, my close vision (foot distance) isn't as sharp as it once was . . . :grin:

http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad5/Shieldbearer/Guitar-Amp%20Related/Pedalboard_on_a_Stick_7-31-2011.jpg

http://i916.photobucket.com/albums/ad5/Shieldbearer/Guitar-Amp%20Related/100_4624_20Percent.jpg

Actually, it's an amp, with the Boss FRV-1 providing reverb, the EQ pedal giving me bass-mid-treble control, and the 44 Magnum providing power. I threw it together after having a "what if I did THIS" moment.

How do you like your 44 Magum?

I built this out of some square aluminum stock and some hardwood 3/8" thick wood strips, heavy duty velcro , a couple of handles, it fits into the case I bought on Ebay.

I don't have pics of it with pedals on it at the moment, but I can fit a LOT of pedals , and with some risers for the second row it is easy to access them all too.

yes,I'm digging up a 7 month old thread. while looking for ideas for a pedal-board,I came across this thread and decided to steal Gold Rush's idea of using an old "Creeper". found one on my local CL for $10.
pulled the wheels off and put some rubber stoppers on the "feet" that the wheels were in. re-spaced the boards,painted them and put it back together. need to let the paint cure for a couple of days before I put the Velcro down,which is going to be the biggest expense for the whole project. used the power supply and input/output from my Boss-BCB 60 board (top left and right). need to get a couple of plastic project boxes from Radio Shack to encase them in and attach to the board. tuck the wires underneath so it looks nice and clean.
just not sure of the order the pedals should be in though. right to left:
Buddy Guy wah---BB535 wah---Boss Noise Suppressor---Boss Compressor Sustainer---Boss Blues Driver---Marshall Guv'Nor---Boss DS1---EH Big Muff---Boss Tremelo

http://pages.uoregon.edu/jlund/pedal%20board.jpg

What everyone is missing is the vertical board at the front of your board that hides your pedals from easy view. It's fun to watch the guitarers in the audience go crazy trying to get a peek.

These are some old shots of my home brew pedal board. I do not have the same pedals, but you get the idea. Thanks for asking!
http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz149/sjturbo/IMG_2367.jpg
http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz149/sjturbo/IMG_2368.jpg
http://i822.photobucket.com/albums/zz149/sjturbo/IMG_2370.jpg

What everyone is missing is the vertical board at the front of your board that hides your pedals from easy view. It's fun to watch the guitarers in the audience go crazy trying to get a peek.

oh thats just evil :twisted:. Guess they will only be able to critique the guitars, amps, mics, cables, picks, technique, tone, and color of cargo shorts...

oh thats just evil :twisted:. Guess they will only be able to critique the guitars, amps, mics, cables, picks, technique, tone, and color of cargo shorts...

Well I didn't build it that way for that reason but I did enjoy it once I saw what was going on.

old kitchen drawer, piece of 3/8 panel and velcro....it just stays in 1 place

https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-rY_tPMRS4eU/UMd2VzvD1VI/AAAAAAAABds/w6imqKgLffM/s800/IMG_1431.JPG
https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-TKnyR8VlX6I/UMd2V_BWneI/AAAAAAAABd0/mFaWhl1Py1A/s800/IMG_1429.JPG

"old kitchen drawer, piece of 3/8 panel and velcro....it just stays in 1 place"
Nice!!
I like it, clean and simple and looks good too! I like your EQ also.

:twisted:Here is one I made from the top of an old amplifier head

http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k100/keir_smith/6F31BFC0-AABD-40CE-B2B1-EEEC2600A3CE-2929-000002830005C335.jpg

Hard to see in this photo - Ikea Gorm board painted black with velcro, fits perfectly into my flight case, even with my additional blocks along the backline to raise the M5, DE-7 and SHO

I've made all of mine...

This is my latest incarnation - all wired up for true bypass and internal power



Tolexed to match my Mesa:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m255/lookslikemeband/Custom%20Pedalboards/Pedalboard-New-Labels1.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m255/lookslikemeband/Custom%20Pedalboards/Pedalboard-New-Back-1.jpg


Extension cord input - and locking Neutrik output:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m255/lookslikemeband/Custom%20Pedalboards/Pedalboard-New-Power.jpg

Locking input:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m255/lookslikemeband/Custom%20Pedalboards/Pedalboard-New-Insert.jpg

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab81/jnepo1/897f21ba.jpg
My Main board.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab81/jnepo1/db8f5003.jpg
My Small board.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab81/jnepo1/Travis%20Lehman%20build/d9caf682.jpg
This board I just finished for someone on a forum.

I build the board, risers, patch cables, and power cables. The boards are .5" birch plywood w/ aluminum edging riveted and w/ a PVC laminate on the top surface.

I like the way you think. Nice pedalboard and so neat...

Here is my home built board. The only thing not shown here is my Aqua Puss.

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/attachments/stomp-box/160645d1357863676-pedal-order-suggestions-forumrunner_20130110_192112-jpg

Cut up from an IKEA Gorm shelf.

Ugly but effective!

http://thegreatvoid.net/Web/Avocations/Recording/Gear/Full_Size/Pedalboard.jpg

It's winter. Anybody built one out of a sled yet?

Here's mine:

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b34/tele_pathic/studio3.jpg

I've made all of mine...

This is my latest incarnation - all wired up for true bypass and internal power



Tolexed to match my Mesa:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m255/lookslikemeband/Custom%20Pedalboards/Pedalboard-New-Labels1.jpg

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m255/lookslikemeband/Custom%20Pedalboards/Pedalboard-New-Back-1.jpg


Extension cord input - and locking Neutrik output:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m255/lookslikemeband/Custom%20Pedalboards/Pedalboard-New-Power.jpg

Locking input:

http://i106.photobucket.com/albums/m255/lookslikemeband/Custom%20Pedalboards/Pedalboard-New-Insert.jpg

I would love to build something like that. You got details/instructions or a website you got instructions and parts from?

^^^^^.... Not really. I modeled after Trailer Trash boards.

I don't mind helping you out if you need to find parts and what not. I even have some extra locking jacks....

That's why I love this place. I'll be in touch via pm. I've been looking for a project since I've completed my additions to the ol' pedal board.....for now.

Folded it out of scrap sheet metal, screwed it together and spray painted it. It's my poor mans pedal train and it only cost about $20!

7" x 16" piece of redwood scrap from Home Depot, covered with velcro and edges finished with black duct tape, rubber feet on bottom.

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I keep my wah pedal off the board so I can angle it better for comfortable playing. Everything, including the wah, fits easily into an old Fender briefcase.

I love the simplicity!

Made a quick design one evening and made it at my boss' shop. I really didn't have a good grasp on what I needed in order to make a good pedal board but I tried anyway. I had four pedals at the time and was getting tired of setting them all up at every rehearsal. I used 5/8" birch ply for the body and 1" pine for the slats inside. This thing is REALLY heavy! Like 35-40 pounds. The thick ply was a rookie mistake but for now this is it. I routered the edges of the top and bottom so they would fit nicely. I can remove the slats where the pedals sit so that I can get to the electronics below. I'm using a one spot daisy chain to power most pedals but a few. I was later able to add a power bar inside also. Believe it or not I didn't save much money making this. I spent $120 on materials and it took me about 1 1/2 days labour. But it's built like a tank and it works and it's my first so I like it.

I like the way you think. Nice pedalboard and so neat...

Thanks, very appreciative. PM me if interested in a build.

An old mechanic's creeper. It works fine for the pedals, but when I change the oil in the car, the pedal switches poke me in the back...:lol:

http://img259.imageshack.us/img259/6408/pedalscreeper.jpg

Functionally that's not such a bad idea with a few modifications thrown in...:razz:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Rojelio/CuttingBoard_zps6c4132f9.jpg
.99 store cutting board
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Rojelio/001-1.jpg
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v209/Rojelio/002.jpg
Brother-in-law made for me

Scrap plywood, some duct tape, and a $3 welcome mat from Home Depot. The local bike shop gave me an 18" length of chain that I took apart and used to screw my pedals into the board. Not only is the board homemade, but I built 3 of the 5 pedals on the board...



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Scrap plywood, some duct tape, and a $3 welcome mat from Home Depot. The local bike shop gave me an 18" length of chain that I took apart and used to screw my pedals into the board. Not only is the board homemade, but I built 3 of the 5 pedals on the board...



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Now THAT'S HOMEMADE!!!!!:mrgreen:

Just made another one. I just got a soundhole pickup for my acoustic. It needed a little help. I wasn't happy with the 'talent boost' pedal that I had on my electric board, so I recycled and renamed it...

This is my acoustic pedal board....the tuner is an old eBay gamble... Works okay I guess...


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Here is a little 3 pedal board I made for the GRETA, its a lot of fun. It was a 3 pack of cutting boards, its not shown on the picture but the small pedal board is the exact same size as the GRETA so I stuck a big ole handle on the bottom of it and then sat the GRETA on it so its tilted up to me. Then the middle pedalboard is what is shown and I stuck a handle on the bottom of it for easy carrying and so its tilted. The Y cable for the power supply cost more then the pedal board.

It's simple, functional and it is exactly what I need.

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This is mine I don't use it any more,but it is still a great board the flight Case was made by SafeCases in Houston and they make awesome cases!! It is for sale case and all if anybody is interested. The pedals are not included (just thought I'd make sure everyone knew that) LOL

quick little weekend project. forgot to build in handles though :(

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u429/doofbanman/2013-04-30202050.jpg

http://i1067.photobucket.com/albums/u429/doofbanman/2013-04-30201844.jpg

Home made pedal boards is what I do... when I really should be practicing guitar.

Some of my creations over the past few years. The smaller black one is made from salvage 1x2 firring strips, the double decker is from scrap plywood, the long skinny one is made from 1/2" pine, etc.

Here's another one from leftover wood used to repair the siding on my house:

how do you dig the joyo's.. i got a bunch myself and love em

Here's mine, another variation on the theme. I used left overs from an IKEA Gorm shelving unit.

Pedals have changed a bit since this board was built , 178949

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http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab81/jnepo1/897f21ba.jpg
My Main board.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab81/jnepo1/db8f5003.jpg
My Small board.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab81/jnepo1/Travis%20Lehman%20build/d9caf682.jpg
This board I just finished for someone on a forum.

I build the board, risers, patch cables, and power cables. The boards are .5" birch plywood w/ aluminum edging riveted and w/ a PVC laminate on the top surface.

What is the tiny reverb pedal?? Haven't seen one of those before.

*Double post*

I've just posted this in the main board thread, but I guess it belongs here too.

I've been carrying my pedals around in a small-ish tool case since downsizing from my huge board. I got fed up of the plugging and did some spontaneous DIY yesterday afternoon.

Measured the case, had the hardware store cut up a piece of 9mm ply for the main board and another smaller piece for a riser which I propped up on 2x1. That gave me a neat gap underneath for my wireless receiver and power supply. Picked up a couple of small door handles while I was there to go at either edge. Whole trip cost me £5 exactly and the board took less than 30 mins to assemble.

Screwed the whole thing together and finished with some rubber feet I'd removed from a piece of rack gear years ago. No velcro yet but I've put a chunky piece of foam in the lid of the case that pretty much holds everything in place when in transit. Forgot to take pics before I loaded it up with pedals but here it is so far:

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I'm waiting on a little 9v to 12v step up board so I can ditch the wall wart from my wireless and power it off the same supply as the pedals, between that and some other small changes I reckon I can make space for two or three more pedals in there!

https://fbcdn-sphotos-g-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/543126_10152741893460245_1302783148_n.jpg

About 10 bucks worth of wood from the hardware shop. Rattlecanned.

http://i852.photobucket.com/albums/ab81/jnepo1/db8f5003.jpg

man this thing REEKS of class. A+ setup.

New Smaller Board

man this thing REEKS of class. A+ setup.

I totally agree. Very nice job as are a lot of these.

My first attempt at a pedal board, using leftovers from around the house.

http://i81.photobucket.com/albums/j223/MadJack_2006/PedalboardV1_zps66422fbb.jpg

A few minor adjustments have been made, including a few lower profile battery cover door screws, a couple of risers for the Flashback and Digitech PDS1700 Chorus/Flanger.

whipped it up quick

Pegboard, Velcro, and zip ties, sized to fit into my cord case.

http://i197.photobucket.com/albums/aa316/teleblooz_photos/001.jpg (http://s197.photobucket.com/user/teleblooz_photos/media/001.jpg.html)

Signal chain: Line 6 Relay G30 wireless > Boss TU-3 tuner > Cry Baby > Visual Sound Jekyll & Hyde > Visual Sound H2O > Danelectro Cool Cats tremolo > BBE Sonic Stomp > amp