Poparad
Power User
I finally finished assembling my FM3 pedalboard so I figured I'd do a walkthrough video to share some ideas for anyone else building their own pedalboard. My goals were to make this as quick and easy to transport and set up at gigs (back when gigs existed) but also provide maximum flexibility in routing for my monitors, FOH, multiple guitars, and outboard gear.
One correction: It's a Gator mixer bag, not a Mackie brand.
Two things I forgot to mention in the video: I have the FM3 mounted to the Pedaltrain board with 3M Dual Lock. I took off the FM3's feet and rubber side bumpers to reduce space and the Dual Lock is thick enough that it provides enough clearance for the FM3's air intake on the underside to still get enough air to keep the unit cool.
Second, a little pedalboard hack tip: For smaller pedals that don't quite line up with the rails of the Pedaltrain for secure attachment or for mounting underneath, I bought some sheets of clear acrylic from the hardware store and cut them to size. I put velcro on both sides of the acrylic squares and mounted that first to the pedalboard and attached the pedals on top of that.
Hopefully this is useful to you guys!
One correction: It's a Gator mixer bag, not a Mackie brand.
Two things I forgot to mention in the video: I have the FM3 mounted to the Pedaltrain board with 3M Dual Lock. I took off the FM3's feet and rubber side bumpers to reduce space and the Dual Lock is thick enough that it provides enough clearance for the FM3's air intake on the underside to still get enough air to keep the unit cool.
Second, a little pedalboard hack tip: For smaller pedals that don't quite line up with the rails of the Pedaltrain for secure attachment or for mounting underneath, I bought some sheets of clear acrylic from the hardware store and cut them to size. I put velcro on both sides of the acrylic squares and mounted that first to the pedalboard and attached the pedals on top of that.
Hopefully this is useful to you guys!
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