5 Ways to Improve Your Pedalboard

Our pedalboards require certain things to do their jobs efficiently. Today, I'm taking you through five easy ways you can get your pedalboard in tip top shape, both sonically and structurally. If you think have questions or think we missed a crucial tip, let us know in the comments below!

PRODUCTS MENTIONED IN THIS VIDEO

//power supplies//

//patch cables//

//buffers//

//velcro//

//contact cleaner//

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🔻 //rig consulting//🔻

🔈 //podcast// 🔈

⬇️ //recommended materials// ⬇️
//buffers//

//pedalboard patch cables//

//instrument cables//

//dc power cables//

//midi//

//pedalboards, lifts, risers, bridges//

//velcro//

//cable management//

//pedalboard tools//

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CONTRIBUTORS:
Hunter Harrison - Mixing, Audio Editing
Mason Mejia - Co-Producing, Video Editing, Videographer
Nico Sotomayor - Videographer, Video Editing
Victor San Pedro - Video Editing
Mason Marangella - Co-Producing

#DIYPedalboard #RigDoctor #PedalboardUpgrades

[VertexEffectsInc]

Our pedalboards require certain things to do their jobs efficiently. Today, I'm taking you through five easy ways you can get your pedalboard in tip top shape, both sonically and structurally. See all my product recommendations below:

//power supplies//

//patch cables//

//buffers//

//velcro//

//contact cleaner//

[patrickkelly]

I started playing guitar at 10 years old. Played a LOT until age 27. Then lost enthusiasm when all my guitars were stolen.
Occasionally strummed a bit over the years after that, Wife had a guitar but never played.
I'm now 64 years old. Bought a guitar a couple of weeks ago. I still know the chords, but don't remember how to play any songs. No calluses, arthritic fingers. Picking up a few songs, I now remember a progression of chords I used as exercise.
Also have built my first pedal board.
These videos help.

[antls_]

I usually don’t comment videos on YT but your channel is such a useful source of information. I’ve been upgrading my rig for almost 15 years and still learning new things so thank you very much and keep up the good work !

[nickrouse]

If you're using velcro, use painter's tape on the bottom of your pedal before applying a blow dryer to the velcro and then applying it to the tape and not the metal/plastic directly. Will save your pedals' value and appearance over time.

[nigeldaddyo]

It blows my mind that the majority of people are still using traditional Velcro. Switched to dual lock 15 years ago and never looked back. It’s super strong so you don’t need much, just a small tab in each corner of the pedal. I can actually grab a given pedal on my board and lift the board with it. It’s that strong. Pedals can still be easily lifted off the board by sliding a small screwdriver under the pedal and prying upward.

[Eddyspeeder]

This is by far the BEST video on pedalboards out there. I've watched several videos before I started building my own wooden board covered in musou black, and I came back specifically to write this comment. Of all videos, the five tips of this one were golden.

For each tip, I'd like to share my experiences and choices based on what is available in Europe. I am NOT advertising for any of these products.

1. After considering the selection criteria, I went for the Palmer PWT 12 Mk 2.
2. I'm a sucker for braided patch cables, so I always have been using HQ ones. But I'm grateful to have learnt of Mogami.
3. I got convinced I need a buffer and opted for a Car Martin Buff DeLuxe.
4. I got a roll of 3M Dual Lock SJ 3550 (4 m x 5 cm / 15' x 2" / 2 sq. m / 310 sq. in.). If you find the right supplier, it's only slightly more expensive than when you buy 3 rolls of Velcro to get the same surface area.
5. I bought a can of DeoxIT D5; a reseller on Amazon offers it in Europe.

Additional tips for DIY:
6. If you build your own board, you'll want to use adjustable levelling feet.
7. To make sure cables don't touch the ground, affix them to the bottom of the board using cable clips or cable holders.

[ekdguitar]

Thanks for taking the time to answer so many questions. I found them very useful along with the great video.

[MinivanMegafun]

I recently discovered your channel and I have to say I'm really enjoying some of your videos! I love how unpretentious you are in your recommendations. Like, "here's a good option, but here's a cheaper option that's just as good." Or just straight up saying we don't need A, B, or C. Nice work!

[skylermann]

Truly democratizing great tone. Thanks for this Mason

[riffnastyhubanks]

New subscriber. Not sure how in the hell I haven't seen this channel yet but I'm more than grateful to be here thank you for all of the useful information and be good champ

[RulgertGhostalker]

i like your patch combo for the serviceability.
and it just makes sense to me to be able to make custom lengths, and have left over cable i can swap in, on reusable plugs, if i have a problem.

[fodaseodinheiro]

Hey Manson! I learned so much from your channel. I am upgrading my pedalboard and using a lot of your recommendations... Thanks!

[dr_tomK]

Thanks for this Dr. Mason. Really useful video.

[MTBThrumyeyez]

Wow just stumbled on your channel and have learned so much. Great stuff.

[thirstresponder]

Thank you, sir. I'm building my first pedalboard for bass and this helped immensely.

[jameswilkinsmotion]

This guy and channel are both excellent. Thank you for the content

[mephisto-pheles]

Gonna need me some of those mogami patch cables. Glad I clicked this video!

[joshscus]

Well it's a good feeling when you already have and use everything that's mentioned in this video!!

[richardpenhardt]

essential information that covers, as you say, a necessary foundation for a clean signal one can depend upon. thank you.

[shawnmann]

I just ordered some Deoxit through your link. I’m stoked! I think this is what my bass input needs