Thursday, May 18, 2017

Locating A Custom Guitar Effects Pedal Board

By Carolyn Kennedy


A large number of guitar players will use various effects to change the sounds that are produced by their instrument to suit the type of music that they play. You can purchase and use units that have many different pedal sounds but some players prefer to use individual units. If you are looking for a Custom Guitar Effects Pedal Board there are various specialists that can make one for you.

Designing and manufacturing bespoke boards is a skilled job and it needs to be done by a fully qualified electrical engineer. The units will have to be connected in a very specific way to make sure they work to their full potential. You will also need to work out how to power the units and you will have the option of mans or battery powered boxes.

When you are getting boards made for you there will be a a couple of choices to be made. You can mount the stomp boxes that you already own on a suitable surface and this is a cost effective way to get the job done. The alternative is to locate a specialist builder that can manufacture you a customized product which many musicians now do.

You will find a firm that manufactures customized boards by searching locally. Instrument stores in your neighborhood may be able to help you and there are contact numbers for businesses in the phone book. Many builders will place adverts in the music press and other guitarists that you know in the area may also put you in touch with a reputable builder.

The net is also a useful place to find someone to make your customized musical equipment in Colorado. Many online companies are able to make items from scratch or you can browse their web sites and choose one from their available stock. The web sites contain detailed information on the various products and there will be pictures of boards that have been manufactured and sold to clients.

When you have located a builder to make your equipment you can discuss your requirements and obtains a price. The fees you pay are going to be dictated by the equipment that is needed and how long the construction takes. Before you commit to anything it is advisable to get in touch with various manufacturers to obtain a quote which allows you to compare prices.

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.

Proper maintenance of effects units is essential to keep them in good condition and fault free. Always strip your boards down every so often to clean and inspect everything. When you buy any boxes you should keep your purchase receipts in case you have to exchange or return an item for any reason.




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