Pedaltrain

The flight case seems very sturdy and well-finished, and so does the aluminium pedalboard: that’s the main reason behind my choice. The hard case’s sides are made of plywood birch over 5mm-thick. The hardware seems reliable too. The price is far from low, hopefully it’ll last a lifetime – at least that’s what I hoped when I decided to spend that much, unlike my Rockcase which only lasted for approximately 3 years and had cost me €139. After these 3 years, my Rockcase was completely washed out, the aluminium rail under the handle was beginning to fail everytime while it was being carried due to the important weight (25kg more or less), leaving all the weight to rest on the sole wing nuts – which ended up failing too after I’d changed the rail. The Pedaltrain would “only” have to last 2.5 times as long to be a profitable purchase. I’ve fille dit with a TC Electronic G-System, 2 Boss FV500L expression pedals, 3 standard-sized MXR and Jam Pedals stompboxes, an ISP Decimator and a Boss AC3 as well as a Voodoo Lab pedal power 2+ supply and an RJM Miniamp Gizmo MIDI box. Cramming it all within the 80x40cm space was like playing Tetris (my previous pedalboard was 80x50), but I managed to do it thanks to the supply and MIDI RJM that fill under the pedalboard. I didn’t want to buy the upper model ,the Pedaltrain Terra 42 which is over 1m wide and costs an extra €120. The Classic Pro is a bit lighter than the old PT-pro-HC which it has replaced in the brand’s catalogue (the flightcase is 35% lighter according to Pedaltrain’s website). It’s more or less the same board, but the flight case features no wheels on the side or the small additional compartment. So, it can only contain the board, but it’s also lighter and less cumbersome than the old version. It’s not a lightweight though, as the 1.47kg advertised by the online seller I got it from (against 2.72kg on Pedaltrain’s website) don’t include the hard case. This weight (while diminished compared with the previous version) translate the absence of compromise in terms of sturdiness and reliability. Effect pedals can be velcroed, screwed or cable-tied – a wide array. In case you want to use screws, you’ll have to drill a small hole in the aluminium structure, so you could end up with a pedalboard full of holes if you often change your pedals – which makes the Velcro and cable tie options all the more preferable. 2 velcro rolls (1 hook and 1 loops) and a dozen cable ties are included. The Velcro works very well, just pay attention to the fact that the surface has to be clean and dry for it to adhere. Pedaltrain’s typical “spaced-rail” design board is very practical to make the various (jack and supply) cables go under the board and to keep things tidy between the pedals themselves. A bit of organization and time spent, and all is clean. It also makes setup changes less easy as you’ll have to cut the cable ties and put new ones for any change in your pedals. The board is held within the hardcase thanks to the thick foam which is stuck to the lid. I had to cut in it because of my G-System which was a bit too big for the hard case (and for the soft case too): this way, it just comes in. Fitting the supply underneath the board requires a separate kit which gets screwed into the board and is offered in two different options - BRKT-2 for Voodoo Lab supplies and a universal Mount Kit version for all others. I’ve used both kits – the Vodoo Lab and the universal one – for my MIDI box and they work well. The Velcro that came with the universal wouldn’t adhere, though, and the included screws are low quality (the metal is too fragile) and one of the screw heads broke when I screwed it into the pedalboard (the hole I had drilled in wasn’t wide enough). Saving small money on such a cheap thing as screws seems almost shabby to me… There are many videos, tutorials and so on on the web on how to set your Pedaltrain up, don’t hesitate to have a look, some are very instructive. To screw things into the board, all you’ll need is a drilling machine, a metal drill slightly (but not too much) smaller than the screw thread and as shown on videos you only drill into the beginning of the board, screw in and it works – no need for dowels or nuts. In the end, this is a very high quality pedalboard which is quite pricey – but quality induces a cost. I’ve only had it for a short period of time, so no long-term opinion yet as to its sturdiness. I’ll give it a 5-star rating for the flawless finish and quality, and that rating is to stand provided it lasts long enough.

The Pedaltrain PT-Pro is a super sturdy and durable pedalboard. I haven't had any worries of it breaking on me and it can take a lot of abuse. I've had a few different production pedalboards. The SKB PS-45 and PS-25, a Gator pedal board or two. The powering on those just isn't good enough to justify needing it. If you want a rock solid platform to stomp on your pedals, pedaltrain is where it's at. The velcro that comes with it is pretty nice. I ended up putting loop velcro on the board and using smaller industrial velcro for my pedals. It's sized is really nice, I think the dimensions are really mapped out well. I have no problems fitting everything on my board. My tuner perfectly fits over my volume pedal and I never find myself looking for space. And with the power supply mounts it makes for a super convenient board. Pedaltrain just made universal ones which I use for my wireless unit. That's really cool. I like putting my cables and stuff under the board. It's super nice. Works really well. The soft case is super durable. I've had no problems with the zippers or anything. It protects everything nicely and it leaves plenty of space for all the cables you would need and everything. It's a great board. The price point isn't so bad. The quality is definitely worth it and it beats the hell out of the weight of a wooden board. If something were to happen to this pedalboard I would probably get another one. I was actually considering getting a PT-1 or PT-2 for a slightly smaller gigboard. I use the PT-Pro with all my pedals. But I don't always need everything to gig. If you're considering one of these, just do yourself a favour and go for it. You won't be disappointed. It's truly a fantastic pedalboard.

(Originally written by jacqn/translated from Audiofanzine FR) I thought about building my own pedalboard for a long time. It would look like... a home-made solution. Then I planned to buy a Rockcase, but the user reviews on this website made me choose a Pedaltrain model and I don't regret my choice. It was expensive but it's very sturdy and well-designed. It provides me enough space for all my effect pedals, the fixation system works great, the wiring is very clean (all cables run under the pedals), and the soft case allows me to transport everything I need. To warp it up: I recommend this product!

Pedaltrain have made a name for themselves in recent years as the go-to brand for basic, un-powered pedalboards that serve as the platform for guitarists building their own self-contained pedal arsenal. The Pedaltrain Pro is made of a durable, matte-black painted Aluminum alloy skeletal frame that fits into a custom, heavy-duty ATA case with an additional accessory compartment. The Pedaltrain Pro also includes mounting brackets and screws for mounting your Pedal Power or similar sized AC/DC multi-power source solution to the under side of the Pedaltrain. At 32in x 16in surface area, you may have to add a second power supply before you run out of room for pedals! Pedaltrain's slanted design also makes pedal access an easier and more comfortable endeavor than simple flat boards. The top surface is smooth and bare, allowing the builder to supply their own fastening medium when attaching their pedals to the board. Pedaltrain was generous enough to supply a couple of yards of velcro for those who would be satisfied with it, but I found 3M's Dual-Lock to be a much more viable solution. Velcro cowers in the presence of Dual-Lock the way a casual weightlifter cowers in the presences of a pro bodybuilder. A recent trend in pedalboards has been to hard-wire the board with mounted locking Neutrik Jacks and Male AC power receptacle so that all the guitar player has to do is connect up their pedal snake and they're ready to rock. Unfortunately, the Pedaltrain's skeletal design makes clean installation of these things rather difficult, so going with a different brand or design may be the best route if that's what you want. The hard case is indeed ATA quality, with ball corners, recessed butterfly latches, and foam rubber lining, although don't expect it to match up to the quality of, say, Anvil(what does? Anvil rocks!), but it's certainly freight-worthy. The entire thing gets heavy, especially with a fully-loaded pedalboard, so Pedaltrain thoughtfully put low-profile wheels on one end. The price of the Pedaltrain Pro is somewhat steep when you consider it is merely a board and a case (as opposed to other similarly priced boards which sport built-in power and patch paths) but what you are paying for is durability and versatility that, in most cases, surpasses those other boards and their wimpy soft cases by a wide margin.

The pedaltrain 2 pedalboard is a pretty simple, but effective way to transport and run your effects pedals. I currently have the following on my board: Line 6 G30 wireless, Rocktron Banshee Talk Box, Boss CE-2 Chorus, Boss NS-2, Boss SD-1, MXR/CAE Boost, Boss, DD-3 delay and a whirlwind ABY selector. They all fit perfectly and I'm able to route all cables under the board to keep it as neat as possible. The board is made out of metal...not steel but it's certainly sturdy enough to withstand some roughhousing. The hard case is just that...a hard case. It could be used for travel but I wouldn't send it off with your suitcase on a plane. An idea I had was to find a large suitcase, put the hard case in that and then surround it with clothes if you're going to fly. I've owened 2 of these boards...both used...and don't have a key that I assume locks it. There is a small keyhole when you clamp down the case closed. I may have to contact Pedaltrain to see if it's a universal key or a one of a kind type key for every board that they make. it would be good to have that peace of mind. The board is light...about 5 lbs while the case weighs in at 17 lbs. Even with all my pedals on it, the suitcase style case makes it very easy to carry with no effort. I've just recently added the Voodoo Labs Pedal Power 2+ and mounted it under the board...works perfectly and makes things so much nicer and neater than what I had. The brackets can be bought optionally and are very easy to install using a drill. I would definitely recommend a pedaltrain to any level guitar player from beginner to pros.