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Any HFCers With Recent Pedalboard Re-dos?


RobB

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I'll start:

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Three separate, parallel loops through the Blender V3. The Talisman Plate Reverb (upper left) goes through the amps FX loop. Empty space on bottom left is for a Splawn SS channel-switch pedal. Everything powered by a Voodoo Lab Pedal Power Mondo. Will need a bit more tweaking this weekend at volume, but all three loops sound clean and clear so far.

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Loop 1:  Flanger

Loop 2: Phase/Belle Epoch Echo

Loop 3: Echophonic Jr/Boss chorus. 

Geoff, yes, the parallel function allows for some truly filthy combinations. I like using phase/flange/echo for warbley sounds. Another cool feature is the reverse phase switches on ch 2/3. Comes In handy when the modulation effects are sounding thin and not, well, in phase. 

It has a few more tricks up the old sleeve, but my thumbs are tired  

 

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It wasn't a complete re-do, but I did have to cut a new top shelf when I replaced my MXR-sized paisley Rat clone with my DIY triangle Muff.  I've squoze just about as many pedals into my 30-year-old 18" x 12" pedalboard as I possibly can. 

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Any more pedals and I'd need some sort of multi-bypass-looper (and a bigger board).  As it is, tap-dancing is minimized by keeping often-used pedals next to each other.  For example, I can switch from chorus to flanger (or chorus to tremolo) with  single stomp, hitting two pedals at once.

Everything is powered by a Voodoo Labs Pedal Power 2+ under the deck.  Pedal order is a bit compromised in order to physically fit the pedals in.  For example, the tuner's in kind of a weird position in the audio chain, but it fits tight up against the phaser.  In the case of the dirt boxes, pedal order isn't critical because I rarely use more than one at a time.  Signal flow is (starting at top right) Triangle Muff, Stratoblaster, BB Preamp, Mini Pitchblack, Phase 95, then down to the CE-2, BF-2, Grand Canyon and finally the TR-2.

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What is are the best top three pedal cable brands/options on a "normal" budget? I have Lava solderless, perhaps five six years old. They really suck as the randomly loses contact when ever they feel like it, so I have to unscrew - fix the problem - screw back. Hate these things.

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I've always used George L's. They've always been reliable and sturdy, though only if you're meticulous about assembling them properly. A SHARP razor knife is essential, as well as a hard cutting surface. The right-angle plugs can be a little tricky, but if you cut the cable cleanly and make the right bend-angle when screwing down the cap, there should be no problems. I use a small dab of the weakest Loctite glue on the last threads when assembling.

Additionally, a cable tester is a life-saver when building cables. I've got an old, 9v Whirlwind tester that also does XLR and RCA cables. After you build a George L, check it in the tester. Wiggle each side and yank on the cable. If both connectors stay green, you're gold. If it's intermittent, start over.

Warwick has a new line of Rockboard cables that are supposedly very high-quality, but I've got so many feet of George L's in different colors I'm loathe to invest in more patch cable. I AM intrigued by their pedal power cables, though. The ad copy says they are shielded more like audio cables and are quieter, so I may try them out on my travel board.

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11 hours ago, Ed Rechts said:

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The blue one, is it a Mooer compressor? Are you happy with it? I’m having the same and am not clear about my mind of it yet. Using it rarely.

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I’m kind of doing one at the moment, I’ve never had one before - I’ll stick some pics on presently.

 

I’ve amassed a selection of pedals over the years, and collared an Aclam board - which is Velcroless - which is probably a bit small for what I need to put my selection on there. I’m looking at maybe sticking a switcher on there and something to separate stuff that should go in the loop rather than in front. It’s all for fun really.

 

 

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I always used a few loose stomp boxes in the past, no board. But I want a board that includes a Boss TU-2 Tuner, Dunlop GCB-95 Wah, Dunlop Rotovibe, those I already have. I also want a Neo Ventilator II and a MXR Carbon Copy. I also have a Boss CH-3 and a Boss Compressor, but I have the feeling the Boss buffers alter the sound, so I want to stay away from using those pedals. The board, maybe a pedaltrain board, should include the amp's footswitch (either a Mesa Mark V:35 or Marshall 6100). The Marshall doesn't have reverb, I used a Boss RV in the past, but somehow I prefer the Marshall sound without reverb.

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Great pictures but way too busy for me. I'm in the midst of minimizing mine. Before pics:The top is the acoustic rig and the bottom is the electric rig. I'll update with the after pics. I definitely need a smaller power supply.IMG_20191230_100734357 (1024x376).jpgIMG_20191230_100833752 (1024x380).jpg

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I have a simple baby board in work...awaiting two Lovepedals to arrive.The dirt will change, I am sure. Using a simple bamboo cutting board for the board itself. Pics once complete.

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