Is there a pedal board the doesn't use velcro?

[schenkadere]

I hate applying velcro to pedals...I'm a flipper and it diminishes re-sale value. Wondering if there is an alternative.

[barkley]

Ive seen them with holes in the board and then zip ties are thread thru these holes to fasten the pedals down. Looked a bit ugly to me, and the pedals move a bit in their positions, but no velcro!
I guess you'd need to cut the ties to free the pedals for single use too.
I couldnt find a good google pic in my 2 minute search, sorry!

[LeroyBlues]

This is a bit crude to some I suspect, but I unscrew the screws that hold the bottom on, cut some short strips of plastic, about 1/4" wide by 3/4" long from a mike jug. It's low density poly and has nice flex. I poked holes, one on each end on the strip, and put the screws through one hole and put the pedal back together. This gives you four little flexible tabs sticking out from the bottom of the pedal. Then put it on your board and screw it down, using the four holes you have sticking out, with small screws. I used #6, 3/8" long sheet metal screws. It works well for me.

[KnopflerStyle]

i use 3M (outdoors) to stick my pedals on my board... strong enough.

(if you want to see it, go to the topic show me your pedal board)

[flatout9]

Boss has several that don't use velcro. It mas pre-cuts for boss style pedals but you can easily customize it to any pedal. The power source alone is worth the money of the board. Very durable as mine as fallen off a back of a truck several times. Urghhh..

[octatonic]

I use this stuff.

PEDALBAORD BONDING TAPE

You can use a lot less than you would of velcro.

[mrmorrison]

I'm saving up for a Trailer Trash pedalboard.

http://www.trailertrashpedalboards.com/

[KevMcD]

I've seen little metal brackets that screw down to the board. Just remove the bottom mounting screws, place bracket, re-install screw then screw down to board. Essentially the same thing as LeroyBlues described. You could easily make them up from a bit of 'all-round' or something similar.

[Rich_S]

People do the same thing with plates from disassembled bike-chain links. I fact, folks sell cleaned-up re-purposed bike chain links on eBay as pedalboard fasteners.

[Charlie Bernstein]

Originally Posted by KevMcD

I've seen little metal brackets that screw down to the board. Just remove the bottom mounting screws, place bracket, re-install screw then screw down to board. Essentially the same thing as LeroyBlues described. You could easily make them up from a bit of 'all-round' or something similar.

Yep, another TDPRIer, Telehawg, has that. Velcro-free and much more stable. (My Velcroed pedals wiggle. The board sure was cheap to make, though.)

[Kestrel]

Originally Posted by schenkadere

I hate applying velcro to pedals...I'm a flipper and it diminishes re-sale value. Wondering if there is an alternative.

There was a discussion not too long ago on this.

You could take a look at the Behringer PB1000 pedalboard. It comes with an integrated power supply and has foam inserts that have cut-outs so you can fit Boss-type pedals in them without the need for Velcro. You can also trim the foam to accomodate larger pedals. These go for about $100 USD.



A cheaper and more creative option would be to make your own pedalboard out of an old suitcase. You could get one at Goodwill or The Salvation Army for cheap. Strip out the lining and get some foam boards from your local arts/crafts store to line it with. You could use strips of velcro to keep the foam boards attached to the case and just cut the boards so you can press fit your pedals into them. Then get a 1Spot Combo pack and daisy chain your pedals.

[schenkadere]

I'm giving in and going with velcro. The Hardwire pedals have that custom cut velcro that fits neatly on the back of the pedal. These are mass produced pedals, so they're nothing special...I don't really care about re-sale now and don't plan on pedal flipping anymore anyway.

[schenkadere]

Well, I did it...tore the rubber bottoms off my Hardwires and neatly applied the supplied velcro. I feel like I defiled the pedals...man those skid pads were on there...one took the paint off with it.

I picked up a Roadrunner pedalboard/gig bag on the cheap at GC. Not bad for 30 bucks. I slapped the pedals on along with my amp footswitch and voila. I'm powering it with my Godlyke Power All. It all folds up into a neat little package. Man, that's some pretty strong velcro!!! Just adjusting the pedal positions takes some real pull!

I gave in and it is done. I'm happy with it.

[flatout9]

Originally Posted by mrmorrison

I'm saving up for a Trailer Trash pedalboard.

http://www.trailertrashpedalboards.com/

These things are bad ass. I'm sure they are indestructible too. I really like how they can do the wiring for you to ensure everybody is playing nicely and your getting the most bang from the pedal chain.

[goldtopper]

I use a Boss and love it.

[schenkadere]

I figured most people do use velcro and the Hardwire pedals aren't vintage or anything special, so, why not? Besides, the supplied velcro fits so nice and neat. I'm glad I manned up and did it.

[Home Grown Tele]

Like several people said above...........................



I've got them on my board and love em'. And added bonus, you NEVER have to worry about a pedal disappearing from you board during a break at a gig!!

[Tele-phone man]

Originally Posted by LeroyBlues

This is a bit crude to some I suspect, but I unscrew the screws that hold the bottom on, cut some short strips of plastic, about 1/4" wide by 3/4" long from a mike jug. It's low density poly and has nice flex. I poked holes, one on each end on the strip, and put the screws through one hole and put the pedal back together. This gives you four little flexible tabs sticking out from the bottom of the pedal. Then put it on your board and screw it down, using the four holes you have sticking out, with small screws. I used #6, 3/8" long sheet metal screws. It works well for me.

I use a similar approach with metal picture frame tabs from Lowe's (found in the specialty hardware drawers). With these metal ones, you only need to use two screws, but you have to orient them 90 degrees with respect to each other, and they need to be attached at opposite corners of the pedal.
I, too, hate to apply velcro to the bottom of a pedal. It usually damages it to some degree; if not immediately, then over time.

The only downside to the screws is that it takes a bit longer to change out a pedal on the board than if you were using velcro. However, since I rarely change things out, this isn't a big issue for me.

[kokoshmusun]

There is one pedalboard maker who makes the board with holes, and you secure the pedals with zipties. It's called holeyboard, google and it comes up.

Anyone know where to get those mesh pedalboards that you can screw then bike chains on to? I got a couple of marshall pedals and I really don't want to rip the back off to be able to velcro. But if I can't find another solution soon, I'm going to probably have to get a pedaltrain and do that.

[PeterUK]

For all my Boss pedals I order spare baseplates from Boss. I unscrew the original one, keep it in the box and add Velcro to the replacement.

They are quite cheap. I paid something like 35-pence for the older style and 40-pence for the newer model with the thick rubber pad.

Here's a previous thread:

Originally Posted by PeterUK

Not sure what you're asking, but, yes, I have seen Boss base plates like that. I'm assuming that the circles are velcro tape.

For the old type, for pedals like the CE2 with the ACA input, the part number is: 2202711601



For modern/current pedals, the part number is: 22027851R0.



The UK cost for the older type is 23-pence and the cost for the newer type is a whopping 42-pence. Plus tax of course!

They need to be ordered from Japan and the part numbers are global part numbers. The description is a "cover" and the base refers to the rubber pad. The minimum order for the UK is £3.00 so I ordered a spare one of each!

I hope this helps.

Peter

http://www.tdpri.com/forum/stomp-box...ml#post3611412


Peter