Let's see those FM9 rigs!

[Sixstring]

Thanks but it's too heavy and not big enough ,even the P31

Ha! How much does your pedal board weigh now?

 

[rushfan]

Yup! that is really hard for me to justify, I thought about doing a small one but they are pretty proud of that one two @ $485+ I'm just not interested in spending that kind of money on a pedalboard. I might try and make one though... Hum.

I guess 926 Canadian dollars is only $688 in US dollars (a Canadian dollar is only 74 cents today). Still pricy for me, but I like the idea. I’m sure it’s a very nice product

 

[Sully0556]

Very cool idea, Wouldn't work perfectly for me with 2 EV's but I love the concept!

 

[Deadpool_25]

Those things look super close to the Schmidt Array stuff, but with the sliding upper tier.

 

[Deadpool_25]

So. Wanting to lighten the board and downsize a bit, and inspired by the board @rcm78 posted, I decided to rebuild. The old setup was 34lbs. This one is 25. Some details:

• Creation Music Aero 24x16
• Fix pedalboards bridge 23x6x3
• Custom back panel I designed and had built by Front Panel Express
• Side panel has a headphone jack and an input for if I want to use another expression pedal
• Most cables are Mogami 2319 or 2552 with Squareplugs straight plugs on one end and various XLR or TRS/TS connectors from Amazon
• Power connector is a Temple Audio IEC Power Mod customized into a Y-cable
• Cables for the bridge are Lava Cable tightrope solderless
• FM9 attached with screws
• Moog Expression pedal attached with 3M Dual Lock

 

[Sixstring]

So. Wanting to lighten the board and downsize a bit, and inspired by the board @rcm78 posted, I decided to rebuild. The old setup was 34lbs. This one is 25. Some details:

• Creation Music Aero 26x16
• Fix pedalboards bridge 23x6x3
• Custom back panel I designed and had built by Front Panel Express
• Side panel has a headphone jack and an input for if I want to use another expression pedal
• Most cables are Mogami 2319 or 2552 with Squareplugs straight plugs on one end and various XLR or TRS/TS connectors from Amazon
• Power connector is a Temple Audio IEC Power Mod
• Cables for the bridge are Lava Cable tightrope solderless
• FM9 attached with screws
• Moog Expression pedal attached with 3M Dual Lock

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Nice! It's amazing how much a few Lbs can make when you have to schlep it around! I still like the Temple Audio board I have and the soft case makes it pretty nice to carry around.

 

[rcm78]

So. Wanting to lighten the board and downsize a bit, and inspired by the board @rcm78 posted, I decided to rebuild. The old setup was 34lbs. This one is 25. Some details:

• Creation Music Aero 26x16
• Fix pedalboards bridge 23x6x3
• Custom back panel I designed and had built by Front Panel Express
• Side panel has a headphone jack and an input for if I want to use another expression pedal
• Most cables are Mogami 2319 or 2552 with Squareplugs straight plugs on one end and various XLR or TRS/TS connectors from Amazon
• Power connector is a Temple Audio IEC Power Mod
• Cables for the bridge are Lava Cable tightrope solderless
• FM9 attached with screws
• Moog Expression pedal attached with 3M Dual Lock

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That came out fantastic!

 

[Deadpool_25]

Nice! It's amazing how much a few Lbs can make when you have to schlep it around! I still like the Temple Audio board I have and the soft case makes it pretty nice to carry around.

Yeah the Temple boards are a solid platform for the FM's. In terms of a case, I'm still considering my options.

 

[Deadpool_25]

That came out fantastic!

Thanks! The most shocking part was that everything worked first try. Whew!! I'm not sure just how much I trust my soldering skills lol

 

[Tremonti]

but it makes it less bad if it's out of whack....

Best statement I have read in awhile.

 

[blaggers]

Highlighted in blue in my post!

Exactly! Some people want the moon on a stick

 

[Vhalen50]

Now this is podracing

So. Wanting to lighten the board and downsize a bit, and inspired by the board @rcm78 posted, I decided to rebuild. The old setup was 34lbs. This one is 25. Some details:

• Creation Music Aero 26x16
• Fix pedalboards bridge 23x6x3
• Custom back panel I designed and had built by Front Panel Express
• Side panel has a headphone jack and an input for if I want to use another expression pedal
• Most cables are Mogami 2319 or 2552 with Squareplugs straight plugs on one end and various XLR or TRS/TS connectors from Amazon
• Power connector is a Temple Audio IEC Power Mod customized into a Y-cable
• Cables for the bridge are Lava Cable tightrope solderless
• FM9 attached with screws
• Moog Expression pedal attached with 3M Dual Lock

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[Deadpool_25]

Now this is podracing

This is the way.

 

[Kfletch]

So. Wanting to lighten the board and downsize a bit, and inspired by the board @rcm78 posted, I decided to rebuild. The old setup was 34lbs. This one is 25. Some details:

• Creation Music Aero 26x16
• Fix pedalboards bridge 23x6x3
• Custom back panel I designed and had built by Front Panel Express
• Side panel has a headphone jack and an input for if I want to use another expression pedal
• Most cables are Mogami 2319 or 2552 with Squareplugs straight plugs on one end and various XLR or TRS/TS connectors from Amazon
• Power connector is a Temple Audio IEC Power Mod customized into a Y-cable
• Cables for the bridge are Lava Cable tightrope solderless
• FM9 attached with screws
• Moog Expression pedal attached with 3M Dual Lock

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Wow. That cabling is so clean and tidy! Looks awesome!!

 

[marsonic]

Creation Music Aero 26x16

Is this a current product? I only see a 24x16...

 

[Deadpool_25]

Is this a current product? I only see a 24x16...

Oops. Yeah it's the 24x16. Edited, thanks!

 

[rushfan]

So. Wanting to lighten the board and downsize a bit, and inspired by the board @rcm78 posted, I decided to rebuild. The old setup was 34lbs. This one is 25. Some details:

• Creation Music Aero 24x16
• Fix pedalboards bridge 23x6x3
• Custom back panel I designed and had built by Front Panel Express
• Side panel has a headphone jack and an input for if I want to use another expression pedal
• Most cables are Mogami 2319 or 2552 with Squareplugs straight plugs on one end and various XLR or TRS/TS connectors from Amazon
• Power connector is a Temple Audio IEC Power Mod customized into a Y-cable
• Cables for the bridge are Lava Cable tightrope solderless
• FM9 attached with screws
• Moog Expression pedal attached with 3M Dual Lock

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How much do you think you have invested in this work or art? I love it!

 

[Deadpool_25]

How much do you think you have invested in this work or art? I love it!

Thanks man. I'm estimating probably 800ish. The board (210), bridge (225), and back panel (180) were most of that and were pretty much the only things I didn't have on hand. Of the stuff I already had, the temple mod was about 50 but everything else was just random parts, plugs, and hardware and those were pretty inexpensive.

 

[rcm78]

Thanks! The most shocking part was that everything worked first try. Whew!! I'm not sure just how much I trust my soldering skills lol

Technology is wonderful! When it works...

 

[rcm78]

Yeah the Temple boards are a solid platform for the FM's. In terms of a case, I'm still considering my options.

So, I had a custom road case made for mine due to the height of the FC6 on top of the bridge. You shouldn't need that, your board should fit in a pelican style case.
After a few gigs, the road case was just too cumbersome. I have an old Mono 32X16 pedalboard case. I think it's the Tour model. My board fits in it and that took quite a bit of bulk and weight off the whole package.
At least I have the road case for travel gigs...