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30 Pedals in 30 Days!!

If you want to check the latest / greatest prices on any of the pedals used in my videos … here are some useful links : American Musical Supply, GuitarCenter.com, Music123.com, Musicians Friend, Sweetwater, zZounds

DAY #3: November 3nd, 2009 :

Focus is on : Power & Switching for any custom pedalboard!

Units used in the video are :

1) The Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus

2) The Voodoo Lab Pedal Switcher

Dear Diary, I own lots of pedals and have these issues …  1) I am spending a fortune on batteries.  That sux!  2) I have blown out a few pedals, by using wall-warts that weren’t made for the pedal – for 3 primary reasons : Too low of a Ma rating, incorrect Voltage, and wrong polarity.  That sux too!  3) On top of power – I feel like my tone is being sucked dry.  WHAT DO I DO???

So, here is the deal.  The answer is simple.  A GOOD pedal power solution will get you going in the right direction.  A GOOD pedal switcher will give you endless amount of options, all while preserving your tone!  Here’s the run-down.

PEDAL POWER :

There are many Pedal Power Solutions out there.  The one used in my video is the Voodoo Lab Pedal Power 2 Plus, which gives you 8 ports, and will allow for AC / DC voltages, ranging from 100Ma to 250Ma, for the most demanding pedals.  There are options for SAG control (which simulates the characteristics of a drained 9V battery), and allows you to run many voltages.  A must for any home brew / custom pedal board, that doesn’t already have a built-in power solution.

Here is a rough chart (Shopper’s Guide), which is a bit incomplete, simply b/c I couldn’t find all of the relevant information.  BUT, as I learn more about each product, I’ll fill in the blanks.  At the very least – it should put you in the right direction!

AS FOR SWITCHING … I am not aware of any product quite like the Voodoo Lab Pedal Switcher.  It gives you quite a number of set-up options.

Options such as :

1) Allowing for 4 true bypass loops.

2) Allowing you to patch in a tuner, in a true bypass loop.

3) Allowing you to A/B to different amps.

4) Allowing for buffered or non-buffered inputs. 

These are all great considerations in any pedalboard set-up. 

IF YOU KNOW IF ANOTHER PRODUCT THAT COMES CLOSE -  email me, and I’ll but together a buyer’s guide on Pedal Switching products. 

Below are some useful links …

If you want to check the latest / greatest prices on any of the pedals used in my videos … here are some useful links : American Musical Supply, GuitarCenter.com, Music123.com, Musicians Friend, Sweetwater, zZounds

• A killer article from Peter Cornish ‘against’ True Bypass : http://www.petecornish.co.uk/case_against_true_bypass.html
• Here is a tutorial on ‘How to Order my FX Pedals’: http://thetoneking.com/wp/?p=681
• The Tone King’s UPDATED Tube Amp Buyer’s Guide (Fall / Winter 2009): http://thetoneking.com/wp/?p=861

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