KentuckyBoiledChiccan
69% lizard (gold level unlocked)
So it goes. After 18 pages in the previous thread on my pedalboard build, which ultimately led to scrapping the platform I was working on and eliminating half the pedals, I find myself with a new project.
I have about a month before my favorite Forum Scot visit, and if I want the board to be operational, I have no time to waste.
The Platform:
My previous pedalboard went through several versions and was built on a Schmidt Array SA450 platform. It was a beautiful board and a great concept by Martin, but for various reasons, I found it difficult to work for me. No matter how solid my pedalboard design seemed, there was always room for small improvements or a single adjustment that would ultimately lead to a week of tearing off all the dual lock and cable tie bases. This wasn't the fault of the makers; it was just how I built my boards—they need to be Tetris tight; the pain was self-inflicted. Another issue I encountered was that the board was often too small for my needs, forcing me to make compromises within my rig, or it was too large, leaving me with vast empty spaces that I had no idea how to fill.
Enter a new platform, Temple Duo 17. The overall footprint is largely the same, only single thier. There may be some space challenges present, and to be fair, they are already causing me some sleep deprivation, adjusting the size up or down will only cost me a fraction of what I would spend on Schmidt. The changes on the board will be quick and easy thanks to the screw-on plate system used by Temple Audio, so no more dual-lock, no more cable tie bases. Temple offers an impressive range of accessories, including D-Standard plates for input/output, which means I can reuse some of the solutions I developed for my previous board. The new board has already arrived with most of what I need, but a few items are still on the way. The board looks like this (accessories will be shown during the build updates):
The choice of pedals and routing:
The choice of pedals for my new board is much simpler than before, with a few exciting additions. One of the new additions is my old fuzz pedal, which was a Christmas gift from my wife in 2007. It’s the original big box version of the Fulltone Soul-Bender. Although I've modified it many times over the years, it’s largely back to its stock form, except for the vintage 70s Tone Bender MK3 top-hat transistors I installed. This pedal is very personal to me, and I felt I had to bring it back after it spent 15 years in storage. Another new addition I’m looking forward to is the Dinosaural Dan Solo booster. The Dan Solo is part of the Cogmaister, now as independent pedal, and is currently being made. I expect to have it by the end of the month. I might encounter some issues fitting it in with the side jacks, but I will deal with that later. I truly believe this pedal is special; it enhances the midrange and makes everything sound bigger, similar to how the Klon Centaur does, but with less overdrive. Aside from these additions, not many changes have been made. I’m still using the Octaland (clean octave side only) and one of my Chase Tone Secret Preamps. I still have the H90, but it’s currently set up for dual routing, pre and post-amp. I’ve let go of the Volante, Boss EQ, and Cali76. However, I still have the Boss looper and the MC6 Pro controller, which I use to switch pedals in and out via two One Control dual loop switchers. I’ve also added a switchable Disaster Area MIDI box, so choosing the right cable for different MIDI types is no longer an issue. With this setup, my board will contain everything I need and nothing I don’t. It’s simple in design, but thanks to the H90’s dual routing, I will never run out of creative space. Yet be honest, I find myself lacking creativity more as I get older.
Routing diagram
That’s it for today! I hope you find the build process interesting.
I have about a month before my favorite Forum Scot visit, and if I want the board to be operational, I have no time to waste.
The Platform:
My previous pedalboard went through several versions and was built on a Schmidt Array SA450 platform. It was a beautiful board and a great concept by Martin, but for various reasons, I found it difficult to work for me. No matter how solid my pedalboard design seemed, there was always room for small improvements or a single adjustment that would ultimately lead to a week of tearing off all the dual lock and cable tie bases. This wasn't the fault of the makers; it was just how I built my boards—they need to be Tetris tight; the pain was self-inflicted. Another issue I encountered was that the board was often too small for my needs, forcing me to make compromises within my rig, or it was too large, leaving me with vast empty spaces that I had no idea how to fill.
Enter a new platform, Temple Duo 17. The overall footprint is largely the same, only single thier. There may be some space challenges present, and to be fair, they are already causing me some sleep deprivation, adjusting the size up or down will only cost me a fraction of what I would spend on Schmidt. The changes on the board will be quick and easy thanks to the screw-on plate system used by Temple Audio, so no more dual-lock, no more cable tie bases. Temple offers an impressive range of accessories, including D-Standard plates for input/output, which means I can reuse some of the solutions I developed for my previous board. The new board has already arrived with most of what I need, but a few items are still on the way. The board looks like this (accessories will be shown during the build updates):
The choice of pedals and routing:
The choice of pedals for my new board is much simpler than before, with a few exciting additions. One of the new additions is my old fuzz pedal, which was a Christmas gift from my wife in 2007. It’s the original big box version of the Fulltone Soul-Bender. Although I've modified it many times over the years, it’s largely back to its stock form, except for the vintage 70s Tone Bender MK3 top-hat transistors I installed. This pedal is very personal to me, and I felt I had to bring it back after it spent 15 years in storage. Another new addition I’m looking forward to is the Dinosaural Dan Solo booster. The Dan Solo is part of the Cogmaister, now as independent pedal, and is currently being made. I expect to have it by the end of the month. I might encounter some issues fitting it in with the side jacks, but I will deal with that later. I truly believe this pedal is special; it enhances the midrange and makes everything sound bigger, similar to how the Klon Centaur does, but with less overdrive. Aside from these additions, not many changes have been made. I’m still using the Octaland (clean octave side only) and one of my Chase Tone Secret Preamps. I still have the H90, but it’s currently set up for dual routing, pre and post-amp. I’ve let go of the Volante, Boss EQ, and Cali76. However, I still have the Boss looper and the MC6 Pro controller, which I use to switch pedals in and out via two One Control dual loop switchers. I’ve also added a switchable Disaster Area MIDI box, so choosing the right cable for different MIDI types is no longer an issue. With this setup, my board will contain everything I need and nothing I don’t. It’s simple in design, but thanks to the H90’s dual routing, I will never run out of creative space. Yet be honest, I find myself lacking creativity more as I get older.
Routing diagram
That’s it for today! I hope you find the build process interesting.
….2 pages, that is.
