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DIY Pedal Board

A pedal board is a great way to keep effects pedals organized and easily transportable. Commercial pedal boards vary in price, but it is common for musicians operating on a budget to build their own fully functional pedal boards out of common materials found at most department stores. Not all commercial pedal boards include a power source, but this feature can be added by attaching a cheap store-bought power strip.

Things You'll Need

  • One (1) sheet of plywood
  • Velcro tape
  • Power strip
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Instructions

    • 1

      Place the plywood on a flat surface.

    • 2

      Cover the entire surface of the plywood with the soft or "looped" side of the velcro tape.

    • 3

      Turn the power strip so the bottom is facing up. Cover the bottom of the power strip with the coarse or "hooked" side of the velcro tape.

    • 4

      Select the pedals that will be used with the pedal board. Cover the bottom of each pedal with the coarse or "hooked" side of the velcro tape.

    • 5

      Plug each pedal into the power strip via its respective AC adapter. Plug the power strip into a power supply to power the pedal board.

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