Simon Says
54% lizard
Makes sense
New Pedalboard aka Nebulon B progress build
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We Gotta Stay True To Who We Are Right? I Am Far More Comfortable With Less To Mess With And Don't See That Ever Changing.
I can't handle having more than a handful of guitars; I get paralysis by analysis about which one to use on a project, and limiting my choices works best.
Example: I had a 594 with humbuckers and my McCarty Singlecut at the same time. They sounded enough alike that deciding which one to use became an exercise in hair-splitting. I wound up selling the 594 (I still have a 594 Soapbar because it has a different vibe). Having both became a distraction.
Amps and pedals are easier because the ones I have sound very different from each other, so I can make those choices quickly.
Simon Says
54% lizard
I only have two guitars, the Custom 24 35th Anniversary and the modified Standard 24. They are close to each other, but I use them for different tunings. I have very little urge to gain more guitars, the same reason you have @László. I still have one spot on my guitar stand; it gives me a sore eye, so I know it's just a question of time.
I need to rant a bit. I drove the town looking for 19mm cable tie bases without the adhesive foam. This is the hardest part to source so far. I tried a few online sources, and they always come with this low-quality, melting crap. I have some stock of bases with no adhesive from a previous build, but I don't know if it will be enough. If I only remember where I got them from...
I need to rant a bit. I drove the town looking for 19mm cable tie bases without the adhesive foam. This is the hardest part to source so far. I tried a few online sources, and they always come with this low-quality, melting crap. I have some stock of bases with no adhesive from a previous build, but I don't know if it will be enough. If I only remember where I got them from...
I can so completely relate.
When I went from tons of rack gear to working "in the box" I had a lot of empty rack spaces that drove me bonkers. I gave three large 20 space racks away, but I still have two smaller ones that have empty space. I bought blank panels so I wouldn't have to look at all the emptiness.
Show me an empty space for gear, and I want to fill it. Must be some kind of OCD thing in my case.
I don't know if these suit your purpose, but I found cable tie bases without adhesive.
www.advancedcableties.com
Mounting Bases, 3/4", Black, No Adhesive
Saves cable tie cinching time Easy insertion of cable ties Saves positioning time
www.advancedcableties.com
Simon Says
54% lizard
I'm really trying not to think about it too much
When I get the third guitar, it won't be rushed I don't know if these suit your purpose, but I found cable tie bases without adhesive.
Mounting Bases, 3/4", Black, No Adhesive
Saves cable tie cinching time Easy insertion of cable ties Saves positioning time
That would be perfect, but it's for quotation only. I believe it's for dealers only, not for the general public. But thank you for having a look around
Lewguitar
Old Know It All
Quality cables are so important.
You always want to use the right tool for the job!
You always want to use the right tool for the job!
Well, maybe if they're selling them, you can find out who stocks them somehow?
Simon Says
54% lizard
I'm already five weeks on the Array list; I would expect to have my pedalboard shipped soon. I can't wait to get that built started
Simon Says
54% lizard
So finally, some form of picture update. I had an email from Martyn at Schmidt, and my order is ready to ship. It will take a couple of weeks to receive it as I'm away and requested to delay the shipping. But it's ready and I can't wait to start the build
DISTORT6
NJ Devil
Fancy!
Simon Says
54% lizard
Alright, I have the UPS notification; Array will be here tomorrow. I hope they will deliver before I leave to work at 1300. There was a little problem delaying my build; some elements of my order had not been addressed initially, but Martyn took good care of me, and eventually, the board was done precisely how I wanted.
In the past few days, I was panic-buying lots of little bits and pieces and did last-minute pedal changes, but as far as I'm concerned, I'm ready to start wiring things out. Things may stretch out as some bits I could not buy in the UK will be leaving the States next week. But the next update will likely be the building update.
In the past few days, I was panic-buying lots of little bits and pieces and did last-minute pedal changes, but as far as I'm concerned, I'm ready to start wiring things out. Things may stretch out as some bits I could not buy in the UK will be leaving the States next week. But the next update will likely be the building update.
Alnus Rubra
Loving nature’s wonders
Strokes chin in anticipation.
I can't wait to see this build! I figure I'll learn how to do this board thing correctly.
Simon Says
54% lizard
The board arrived just minutes before I left to work. I only had a quick look, but I'm blown away by the quality. I was surprised by how light it is too. I will be playing the pedal tetris for the next couple of days, and I may start doing some work over the weekend. Most of the stuff will have to wait until the rest of my parts arrive. All should be done in about two weeks, depending on how busy with my actual job I will be. I won't be rushing, though. It will be quite a complex board for the size, and I would rather not blow it.I can't wait to see this build! I figure I'll learn how to do this board thing correctly.
I was thinking of doing some sort of YT progress report, but I suck at these things. I'll see if I can find my go pro, so I may at least do a time-lapse
Pics would work just fine, too.
Simon Says
54% lizard
I'm on a run of shifts at work, so I won't have much time to play with it, but I did the first fit and instantly understood; I have a problem.
No matter how much planning I will do ahead, without having things in front of me, I will never be too sure I will pull things the way I want.
The first issue I have, so far the most annoying, is that I won't be able to fit both the DC7 power supply and the extender. I was hoping to be able to place the 8 Expander under the EXP pedal deck. Infortunetally, the space between the deck and the bottom of the pedalboard is less than the total thickness of the Expander. There is no way I can place it in a different location; it's always in the way. The good news is; I have a plan B, bad news; is I need to spend money, which I was hoping not to. The alternative solution is also unavailable currently as the maker has a backlog. It may delay the build a month, even two. Plan C is to share power, which I just refuse to do.
Since the deck is lower than I thought, I won't be able to use the GigRig looper jacks I wanted to use. They are in the way. I will be using angled jacks, bot sure I have enough of them, so again, more money for a burner...
A further issue was insufficient space for the pedals in the internal part of the Array. This s no longer an issue. I have removed the upper deck support bar, which gives me enough space for all I need. I have left one block to support the upper deck to the right side; it says on, but I may need to find a way to add further support to keep it in place.
So far, the pedal Tetris works to my advantage. The MIDI controller and last pedal (Q-zone replacing Polyphonic MXR) will arrive in a week or two.
That is all for now
No matter how much planning I will do ahead, without having things in front of me, I will never be too sure I will pull things the way I want.
The first issue I have, so far the most annoying, is that I won't be able to fit both the DC7 power supply and the extender. I was hoping to be able to place the 8 Expander under the EXP pedal deck. Infortunetally, the space between the deck and the bottom of the pedalboard is less than the total thickness of the Expander. There is no way I can place it in a different location; it's always in the way. The good news is; I have a plan B, bad news; is I need to spend money, which I was hoping not to. The alternative solution is also unavailable currently as the maker has a backlog. It may delay the build a month, even two. Plan C is to share power, which I just refuse to do.
Since the deck is lower than I thought, I won't be able to use the GigRig looper jacks I wanted to use. They are in the way. I will be using angled jacks, bot sure I have enough of them, so again, more money for a burner...
A further issue was insufficient space for the pedals in the internal part of the Array. This s no longer an issue. I have removed the upper deck support bar, which gives me enough space for all I need. I have left one block to support the upper deck to the right side; it says on, but I may need to find a way to add further support to keep it in place.
So far, the pedal Tetris works to my advantage. The MIDI controller and last pedal (Q-zone replacing Polyphonic MXR) will arrive in a week or two.
That is all for now
Alnus Rubra
Loving nature’s wonders
Fun times ahead my brother. Looking forward to progress reports.
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I had a feeling that the power supply might pose a bit of a challenge, given how close the lower shelf is to the bottom.I'm on a run of shifts at work, so I won't have much time to play with it, but I did the first fit and instantly understood; I have a problem.
No matter how much planning I will do ahead, without having things in front of me, I will never be too sure I will pull things the way I want.
The first issue I have, so far the most annoying, is that I won't be able to fit both the DC7 power supply and the extender. I was hoping to be able to place the 8 Expander under the EXP pedal deck. Infortunetally, the space between the deck and the bottom of the pedalboard is less than the total thickness of the Expander. There is no way I can place it in a different location; it's always in the way. The good news is; I have a plan B, bad news; is I need to spend money, which I was hoping not to. The alternative solution is also unavailable currently as the maker has a backlog. It may delay the build a month, even two. Plan C is to share power, which I just refuse to do.
Since the deck is lower than I thought, I won't be able to use the GigRig looper jacks I wanted to use. They are in the way. I will be using angled jacks, bot sure I have enough of them, so again, more money for a burner...
A further issue was insufficient space for the pedals in the internal part of the Array. This s no longer an issue. I have removed the upper deck support bar, which gives me enough space for all I need. I have left one block to support the upper deck to the right side; it says on, but I may need to find a way to add further support to keep it in place.
So far, the pedal Tetris works to my advantage. The MIDI controller and last pedal (Q-zone replacing Polyphonic MXR) will arrive in a week or two.
That is all for now
Still, it seems that the board will work well once you explore other options for the things causing issues. It sure looks the business.
