Monday, May 22, 2017

Locating A Custom Guitar Effects Pedal Board

By Carolyn Kennedy


A lot of guitarists will use different boxes to modify the sound that is produced by their guitar to suit their music and playing style. Multi effects units are available but many players will prefer to use a selection of individual units. When you are trying to locate a Custom Guitar Effects Pedal Board there are various options and builders to choose from.

Designing and building pedal boards is a specialized job and should be done by someone that has the necessary qualifications and experience. The units will have to be arranged in the correct order so that they perform properly. You will also need to think about how the units are to be powered and you can select battery or mains powered boxes.

There are some different options available to you when you need to get a board made for you. You may wish to use your existing units and have them mounted them on a board which may be a better option for you. The other option is to find an engineer that can make you some bespoke effects and a customized board which many players prefer to do.

You are able to find a qualified sound engineer to manufacture customized boards by searching various places. If you have a guitar store in your area they will usually be able to recommend a builder and you can also find contact numbers for builders in your local phone book. Many specialists will also advertise in guitar magazines and if you know other musicians it can be worth asking them if they have any recommendations.

The internet is another good place to locate a firm that can manufacture and sell you boards in Colorado. Many of the web based builders are able to manufacture bespoke products or you have the option to select one from items that they already have in stock. The web pages are informative and will feature color photographs of items that they have made and sold in the past.

After finding a builder you can get in touch with them and discuss what you need and to get a price for the equipment. The costs involved will depend on the components that are used and how long the build takes. It is worth getting in touch with a few different manufacturers for prices so that you can make some comparisons and get the best deal.

There are a couple of other things that you can do to make your boards easier to use and make them more versatile. Some players will add volume controllers and tuning units to their rig so that they can monitor things on stage. If you play in dark venues and on dimly lit stages it is useful to add a light unit so that you can see your boxes clearly.

It is extremely important to look after your units so that they perform properly and do not suffer any failures. Boards will have to be stripped down at regular intervals so that the units can be cleaned and inspected for any faults. Always keep purchase receipts for any items that you purchase in case you need to return them for repairs.




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