First pedalboard

[ccroft]

Hi Tom. J Rockett Mr Moto is a pedal that does reverb and tremolo very nicely. It's around $200. Most demo's you'll find online will probably be showing off how well it does Dick Dale surf stuff, but it can be turned down to much more subtle jazz-like levels. I think it sounds great. It has fully separate controls for both. I got mine from Amazon.

I'd expect there's about 30 other things out there are various prices. This is the one I know and can recommend. There'll be more suggestions I'm sure.

[pauln]

I was responding to the OP but also anyone similarly situated.

A Fly Rig used to be the reduced condensed version of a pedal board used by musicians that often travel to perform, where they may be provided with a back-line stage amp of undetermined make and model. That term is now also used for the small self contained single units that may do all the things you might need from a pedal board. As far as I can tell, the main difference these days between Fly Rigs and multi-effects units is how much preparation it takes to make a change or adjustment. The Fly Rigs tend to be faster (simpler) to adjust and change sound; the Quattro is at the extreme end of simplicity.

[LimehouseBlues]

Hi folks, at age 56 the first time in my life and music "career" I think I need a pedalboard for an upcoming tour with a pop band (AOR – adult oriented rock). I don't have much and by now I could get away with just putting the few battery powered pedals on floor. For now I have / use:
- Fuzz
- Wah
- Tuner

I'm also using the channel switcher from my blackface amp for some very slight overdrive and boost – I'm thinking about adding an overdrive pedal so I can use any "clean" backline amp if I have too and still get some crunch.

The other guitarist in the band has a pedal board (a lot more and high quality) so I could just ask him. But as this is gear forum why not asking here?

1. Should I rather get a flightcase board or one of these "frames" like Pedaltrain, Fender and other manufacturers offer? I'll probably never carry it on the train so maybe a case is a more solid investment?
2. For the power supply I often see these boxes which still uses a wall-wart supply – are they just spreading power among the pedals? Only a few (like Fender) have a plug for a power cable – is this preferable?

Thanks folks.

• I second the recommendation to check out That Pedal Show "TPS' for more info, comparisons, etc.
• 1-3 pedals: ok, I'll just use batteries and chain them together on the floor
  3-8 pedals: This is a mess, I'm getting a board
  8+ pedals: no, Limehouse, you don't need a bigger pedal board. Figure out what matters and put the others in a drawer for later, or sell them.
• I've tried a lot of approaches and my preference is to get a board with individual pedals: I hated to "menu dive" on a modeler/digital multi FX, and the flyrig style didn't give me the options/flexibility I wanted. That said, I believe any of these are totally viable and can produce great sounds. It's a matter of preference.
  Most significantly, for me: I think pedals are FUN.
• I also second the recommendation for Cioks DC7 power supply. It's the best on the market. Stymon's is great but the Cioks is smaller, more flexible, and the same price. I wouldn't gig seriously w/ a one spot daisy chain, too risky. Buy once cry once.
• You mentioned wanting to add an overdrive for a little crunch. I suggest taking a look at the following in the "light gain" department:
  Budget <$100: Boss OD-3
  Mid price $100-$200: Barber Gain Changer (there are a million great options at this price point)
  Expensive: Kingsley Page (this thing is absolutely gorgeous. Actual tube running at high voltage in a pedal. Requires it's own wall wart or quality power supply like Cioks)

Good luck, and have fun!