How to Build a Guitar Pedalboard: Beginner Tutorial

[@jhspedals]

The giveaway has closed! Thanks so much for participating!

[@BX2ABT]

Used a couple of email addresses, but never received a pdf.

[@MrWalko]

But... but... but... Did I win? 😜🤣😂

[@audreyazwell]

nooo I should've aspired to make a pedalboard 3 months ago 😭

[@bsjeffrey]

you completely dumped on the most important aspect of pedal choice: the color of the pedals. if the pedals are not the correct colors everything will sound horrible.

[@AntKneeLeafEllipse]

Warm colors = warm tone. Obviously.

[@reed785M]

well obviously bc most of their pedals are white. But I will say I really like their compressor pedal for the money

[@Folkstone1957]

Bucket of black paint Dip Done

[@Nick-qf7vt]

Toan is in the colour

[@pauldsheppard126]

That's true.

[@louisvanwyk4157]

Finally a new JHS video! For the last month and a half I seriously started to believe the universe is out of wack

[@jhspedals]

it was, but no longer.

[@alexwoolridge94aw]

The world is batshit crazy out of wack but not getting into all of that lol.

[@Earthwormjimm]

I’m sure it had something to do with all those notaklon orders

[@lorenzo6mm]

This pedal board is NOT inexpensive. $$ 500 +/- is NOT cheap. Their are tons iof FANTASTIC CHINESE....mini pedals Around......$$ 50 +/- ......Not $ 100 per. Powe supplies aound $ 30+/- bucks. Two distortions ? Not cheap. Reverb ? Always in the effects loop. One good analog delay with modulation. One distortion. One compression. One of either Tremelo Flanger Auto wah Chorus (stereo) To split to TWO small amps. For REAL STEREO ROOM EFFECTS. An EQ and a Volume pedal Before everything... Two small boards can cover 90% of sll of this really cheap And insanely good sounding. Much less than $$ 500 bucks Or more for the same thing.

[@rasmusolesen5307]

​@@lorenzo6mmat what point do they claim that the example board is inexpensive? They use their own pedals (and heavy sarcasm) to represent generic pedals and how to use them. They specifically spend time on cheaper alternatives.

[@gringogreen4719]

Heads up on the power supply is when you get a brick (isolated brick) watch out for the milliamp draw. I have two pedals on my main board that exceed the 100 milliamp draw that the bricks do. So I have to use two small wall warts in addition to the 13 (8 spot brick and a 5 spot brick) for the board. So I still have 2 more (13 pedals, 11 pedals through the bricks) potential options. That said my main board is pretty full, so I might get two micro pedals however I have pretty much covers all the types of music I play. Also buy zip ties and anchors and use those under the board to manage the wires. Basically you gather the wires and zip ties and anchor all the wires so that they are REALLY out of the way.😉👍✨

[@UnitedStatesel]

I think you should do a 90s beginners pedal board next. I need to know what to pair with my DOD Grunge and Peavy Bandit.

[@juanjan__]

and OMG the boss pedal turn-the-back-plate-upside-down tip is the best thing ever thank you so much!

[@chrisdaviesguitar]

I have more Boss pedals than I can shake a stick at, and they are built like a Sherman tank. My 1980's Boss HM2 pedal is still working as good as it did the day I bought it.

[@Santaheckler]

Turning the Boss pedal plate backwards is the best tip ever! Never heard that before in probably 100 videos I’ve seen. 👊😎

[@MrWalko]

Awesome. This might be one of the most important videos of yours that I've watched. I got my first electric guitar last year, I got a Boss Katana amp shortly afterwards so I could muck around with sounds before I splash out on actual pedals. So far, the only pedal I've bought is the TU-3. I've been binging your videos for months because I want to get it right and not spend thousands on pedals I won't use. This is very helpful. Thank you!

[@MrWalko]

And yes I have absolutely registered to try and win the pedals... That would be a very cool way to start my pedal collection...

[@mightyhammerhead]

Perfect timing. I was just browsing online trying to figure out how to build my first pedal board. it's a bit overwhelming when you start thinking of platforms/ size, and power supplies and cables, how to attach the pedals 🤪...

[@thebuzzsaw27]

This is amazing! I have been watching videos from this channel for weeks as I carefully plan my first pedalboard for church. I actually just made my first JHS order this morning (morning glory, octave reverb, notaklön preorder). This channel has really blessed me and taken the edge off worrying about what to spend money on and this video came a great time. Thanks Josh and the JHS crew! We love you!

[@SquizbarDeAlienOfficial]

I’ve built hundreds of pedalboards over the years and I used this video to make my travel pedalboard 🤘

[@TheFreakazoid89]

Welcome back guys! 😊 I've been trying pedals (including some of yours) and different setups on my pedalboard. At the moment i have 13 pedals (including tuner and looper switch) and they are all powered by daisy chain with a TrueTone OneSpot. I totally agree with Josh that isolated power supply is the best choice, but for my experience the quality of the pedal has an important role as well. Everytime I tried poor quality pedals I had some issues (background noise, buzzing, etc.). When I finally bought only pedals designed in USA or Europe (and maybe made somewhere else) every problem disappeared. And the daisychain is still there 😉

[@Skinnyorangemusic]

Hey JHS, i love your videos and dry humor. You clearly know what youre talking about and help me have more confidence. For a rock/country/blues style im thinking: Conspiracy Theory Overdrive, Analog Delay, Vibrato, and phase (my amp has great chorus and reverb)

[@ljhealthfitness]

This! Finally... a video like the old school ones... I don't even care if I didn't learn anything new... it was great! Perfect for the newbies on the FB's groups😂😂😂

[@隠れた]

Small boards of all jhs 3 series look so amazing😍

[@mikestrowbridge]

Bought the JHS 3 Series Reverb pedal. Love it.

[@MK-1010]

Same here. 😎👍

[@aprilkeli]

Practical and helpful advice when I needed it the most. Thanks JHS

[@Trinin]

A MAS Effects and Pigtronix recommendation?! I am here for it!

[@chuckhurst4807]

My beginner board (in signal chain order): Joyo Power Tune (Tuner and Supply in one), Caline Pressure Tank Compressor, Morley 20/20 Power Wah/Volume (Used mainly as Volume hence location in chain), Caline Pure Sky OD, Boss DS-1, Donner Echo Square Delay. Judge it.

[@fistovuzi]

14 watermelons out of Tuesday.

[@pickingpower]

Thanks for the tips! I recently put together a board with all those Amazon Basics pedals that Amazon did a while back.

[@KenInVic]

Love this tutorial. Wish it had been available when I first started the two boards I currently have. I love the Strymon power supplies, both the Zuma and the Ojai. I have the Ojai on my my fly-rig and it can daisy chain with the Zuma on the bigger board for more flexibility in the studio. Your videos are great.

[@MatthewJBell]

No pressure Josh but this video could possibly save the world.

[@adamsadler2563]

I personally would recommend a fuzz over a second od or drive but thats to taste

[@PTam09]

Great video. I like to watch beginner videos because there is often insight that I missed along the way. Could you please do one on compression? (or is there a link to one you have done already?) Thanks so much.

[@checkyourhead]

Already excited!

[@neilfewster2835]

Thanks Josh and the JHS gang another useful tips offering..... BOSS forever (and after the apocalypse)

[@sassycat]

Great video, will share it. 😺👍

[@terryeaster1]

And i just put a new boss tu3 on my board and i love it

[@nunninkav]

I was a Pigtronix artist, I would have loved a Pigtronix tuner back then. I also would have loved the Echolution, but even with an artist discount it wasn't in my starving artist budget.

[@Earthwormjimm]

I just saw the only downside to the three series pedals, and I’m sure it’s part of why they’re affordable. But if I saw that board onstage every single pedal would look the same and I wouldn’t know what I’m turning on. I guess at that point I would buy stickers and put them on there or something

[@McMorgan1312]

Coming in hot with the strong and unsupported Velcro opinion. Gonna need some evidentiary support on that jazz.

[@adamkutchman]

I have a Caline power supply. It seems to be solid...quiet...my pedals all have their individual noise profiles and artifacts they're supposed to have...sounds a lot better than when I had a 1-spot.

[@chuckhurst4807]

Which Caline supply? I have 2 of their pedals and like them. I'm considering a power supply from them because they are inexpensive. Currently use the Joyo Powertune, tuner/power supply combo.

[@wadesummers4102]

@@chuckhurst4807 I put together a mini-board with the CP-02. Its tiny. Smaller than a credit card (thicker obviously) 6 outputs. Has been working fine. No issues. Check out the videos by Bassguitarist1985. He explains how the Calines are isolated - How they differ from other more expensive units, what they have in common, etc.

[@bw5260]

I'd really like some help with pedal loop switcher/midi things. How do they work... how do you set them up... what kind of cables/power/software you need? etc.

[@JoseCarbia]

Cioks power supplies... unbeatable

[@georgeszweden9497]

I literally have just finished building my first pedalboard

[@KenInVic]

Can't get registered to enter the draw. :(

[@jhspedals]

you should be able to now! forms.gle/mK6nqrJcsxPG77cS6

[@philipsilva4586]

Awesome, funny and informative. As always.

[@nedim_guitar]

I like phaser into distortion.

[@peanutismint]

I wish there was a tip about how to get your Velcro’s adhesive to remain stronger than the actual Velcro itself… I usually find when I go to remove a pedal from the board the soft Velcro ‘loop’ side pulls off along with the firm ‘hook’ side because the adhesive wasn’t good enough 🤬

[@sk8chkn]

Wipe down the pedalboard and backplates with isopropyl alcohol before applying the adhesive. Also don’t skimp on cheap Velcro lol

[@williamduvall2800]

Awesome show, great job!

[@nedim_guitar]

4:59 the sound effects😂😂

[@SteveMc-u4t]

I laugh with every video these crazies put out. And, I've learned so much. THANKS, you crazy kids.

[@casperclaville]

Did you ever try the Cioks DC7 power supply? It’s the absolute best power supply I’ve ever used.

[@wiscodavid]

Fuzzy side on the pedal 4life!!!

[@ForSquirel]

Fuzzy side should go on the pedal.. This way when you put it on your carpet it doesn't stick..

[@jlrespicio]

"I feel good knowing that's the middle of the board." 😂

[@PorkPioneer]

I think power supplies are dollar-for-value the most expensive thing and honestly I think everyone should start with a one spot and only upgrade if they have issues. It’s so cheap there’s no reason not to at least try it. Plus not having the whole brick on your board is a legitimate plus

[@themaninthesuitcase]

Spending out on a decent power supply is still for some reason the one thing I’ve not done.

[@Chaotic_Enigma]

Josh I got a curious question. The first 2 on my board will be a volume/wah > boss sy-1 synth and the dirt pedals will be in the sy-1 fx loop. That basically puts the dirt and synth side by side in the signal chain yes? I wont be using the synth whenever the dirt is being used

[@andrewalderman]

I have a Caline "isolated" power unit. An Amazon reviewer says it isn't truly isolated, but there's no noise. And the same pedal setup is noisy as hell with a 1-spot. So, maybe it is? Time will tell. I gig with it, and there's no noise.

[@BrooklynGMT]

Awesome!

[@chadwickhurlburt6529]

That link you gave is dead. You should check your hosting provider.

[@superspecky4eyes]

What's the benefit of using a distortion pedal instead of the gain dial on your amp?

[@jhspedals]

probably just preference!

[@DoobTube71]

CIOKS DC7 w/ DC8 Expander power!!! You’re welcome.

[@leftundersun]

In my opinion, LEDs are better than silicon and germanium, but it may depend on the circuit, that's my experience

[@crookmaxlevel9]

hi, last year i was dreaming and i thought i was TWEAKING! I go upstairs and opened my door, and HELL! i saw white PEDALS that just looks like 5 of them! All of them were on my desk, i tried to play with it, and boom! I woke up.

[@Ken-yg4um]

I'm working on this new idea for fastening pedals to boards I call it" Pedal gunk" 😂 you can spray it anywhere on your pedal board and pedals and even use it for fastening rock posters to your walls..

[@noctilux7799]

Do you have the boxes?

[@krsp420]

Bass rig next plz.

[@EredarLordJaraxxus]

What was the total for this board Velcro cable ties n all?

[@TrentOwen]

Does anyone have a copy of Chumbawamba’s cover of “Working Man’s Geometry” by Waylon Jennings? I can’t seem to find it anywhere.

[@potul]

I always put the fuzzy side on the pedal. It's way better if you want to use your pedals outside of the pedalboard as well. I will go to Pedal Hell.

[@John3rhoads]

But WHY is fuzzy side on the pedal bad? I don't like the fuzzy side on my board because it gets crud worked into it. The hook side of Velcro stays a little cleaner.

[@DavidJones-kv2bj]

Who’s the winner 🏆

[@sagittated]

If you're a beginner, ignore Josh's advice about avoiding a large pedal board. People who need small, compact pedal boards are traveling and playing gigs with them. You're not. You're setting up in your house and trying stuff out. Get a big one if you want. You can replace it with a small one later when you're a rock star. Next: use command strips instead of Velcro. That goes for all of you. For real. They're the same Velcro-ey like material on both sides, and don't cost much when you need new ones or reconfigure.

[@umrmech84]

All of those nice, white pedals are just screaming out for a set of paint markers!!!

[@Ebh760]

No Record time?

[@DD_Vandal]

I am chaotic evil and I put the fuzzy side of velcro on the pedal.

[@casperclaville]

Just a tip for the new people out there. If you ever buy a Wah pedal make sure it’s placed as far away from the power supply as possible.

[@leftundersun]

To me a vibrato is more important than a delay or echo

[@TheRealcdawg22]

The giveaway that tells you if you are looking at an isolated power supply or not is if it has an included external transformer (wall wart) or not. If it does include a wall wart, it IS NOT an isolated power supply. These are usually very inexpensive and very cheap. An isolated power supply takes an AC power cord and it transforms that AC electricity into DC electricity internally then it splits the power into different 9VDC outlets. So if you are going for Isolated Power, stay away frrom wall warts.

[@Zissou42]

3 Metalzones into a Korg Miku. Simple as.

[@Grung20]

Your using tone that the world is not yet prepared for

[@candle_eatist]

this tone will have catastrophic consequences for the future of mankind

[@pastordnepr]

Power supply in-depth review will be much appreciated. It can become a real headache when a board is growing

[@rasm0225]

Mxr mini iso brick is awesome

[@OzziePete1]

I'd suggest you include Cioks power units in a full on review. They have considerable mA power and flexible Voltage switches.

[@pCeLobster]

Power supply should be looked at as nothing more than having enough mA to power the pedals. A 1Spot supplies 1700 mA. A tube screamer draws 8mA. So a simple 1Spot daisy chain can power 212 tube screamers. Most analog effects, and even simple digital ones like a DD-3T for example, have low enough mA draw that, if that's all you have on your board, you do no need a dedicated power supply like a Zuma or a Cioks. You just don't, and the notion that you need a unit like that for a board consisting of a few overdrives, a fuzz, a chorus and a delay is a triumph of marketing over reality. And power supplies will rarely help with noise issues so don't go into it expecting that either. Where you need a serious power supply is when you have several high draw digital pedals like Strymons on the board. Those types of pedals draw hundreds of mA and you end up maxing out a 1Spot quickly when you get into that stuff. People are led to believe that high quality dedicated power supplies are an essential part of any board and it simply isn't the case. I agree with Josh on future proofing. That's never a bad thing, but again it's just a matter of making sure you have enough power long term.

[@zachary963]

I would agree with this. I’ve been using wall wart supplies with daisy chains because those are the only ones I understand…

[@OzziePete1]

@@pCeLobster The issue that Josh spoke about with 1Spots is that the daisy chain introduces noise that may be prevalent in one power connection, to the others. Yes, a Cioks may be OTT for many beginner pedal boards, BUT, as Josh alluded to, it can be used again on other pedal boards when you upgrade. A clean isolated power supply is the foundation of a happy, noise free, pedal board. VoodooLabs ISO 5 is good for this level of pedalboard too.

[@jhspedals]

Register to win the JHS 3 Series Beginner's Pedalboard here. When you register, you will also receive an email from us containing a simple guide to building a beginner's pedal board! The giveaway has closed!

[@carlBigSpoonjohnson]

New guy, old guy that’s been around since Patton was a private. 😂really enjoy your videos.

[@3PLMAG]

Yeah, too long!

[@geraldpeck7602]

😊Awesome dude😊!!

[@The-11]

Josh, Does the pedal Rig ( because it's a Rig now) go into the front of the amp or effects loop ??

[@ericdrew3627]

21:12 Rush time. Great video as always. Just starting to build my second, larger board. Need room for the NOTAKLON and shortly thereafter the Third Man Fuzz-A-Tron kit just because. Keep the vids coming!

[@poesybeat]

I literally smacked my forehead when I saw your Boss backplate tip! Had no idea you could do that.

[@nowheretocollapsethelung]

as a person with a boss-only pedalboard (i'm a fan boy i'm a fan boy wee) i literally did just that, too. i might be stupid. gotta do that to my pedals.

[@simonmarcotte2432]

Yeah that's a revelation, I've been covering the back labels of my boss pedals with a little piece of cardboard from cereal boxes for some time now. Funny that this little trick didn't show up earlier with Josh's fandom for boss pedals 😄 thanks jhs👍

[@lakesidebanshees969]

I’m not sure about that tip cuz when I did that with my ds2 years ago it doesn’t really fit well and for that my ds2’s broken. Pedal works when the plate flipped and it doesn’t work when I flipped back(stock). I don’t know I might did something wrong cuz I’m not a professional or maybe that tip is not for every boss pedals.

[@GrandCaravel]

I recommend against doing this with some boss pedals as it puts unnecessary pressure on soldering points when the rubber presses hard against the circuit board.

[@nowheretocollapsethelung]

@@GrandCaravel i think one needs to exercise caution when doing that. the majority of boss pedals have a lot of space between the cover and the circuit board. if you start tightening the screws and the rubber starts pressing against the board too much, just stop.

[@scootinand]

Flipping the BOSS plates upside down just blew my mind

[@MrStorm029029]

Same I just spent 1/2 an hour removing a rubber stole with 90% rubbing alcohol.

[@nocturnal101ravenous6]

Josh also something people overlook, I personally use one, a Computer UPS, basically its a power buffer meant for computers that acts similar to a surge protector but also has batteries that also act like capacitors, the cool thing is, they clean up and filter power, which not only would clean the pedal sound up a bit from dirty electricity, but its also protects those valuable pedals from damage from surges and such. Once you try this you will never go back.

[@andriealinsangao613]

Shit, that's genius!

[@LB-qf3ef]

Thanks, man. Great solution! Bravo 👏

[@davideriksen9086]

Since the day I started following the JHS channel, I've always appreciated Josh's candor about his vs other designers' pedals. It's as if he's letting you know that you already have the pedal(s) you need before you run out and buy his. No. No "as if." He does point out that you probably already have the OG pedal that we all need. And you did! All the while, he makes you rupture you spleen laughing at his comedy. The Universe loves you, Josh.

[@olivernunn1656]

If you're in the UK/Europe, the Harley Benton modular power supplies from Thomann are amazing value, properly isolated, and built like tanks. Highly recommended.

[@Timconnorsis]

Ok so flipping the rubber part of the boss pedal is something I wish I knew 20 years ago. Dang it!! That is so good

[@mas_effects]

Thanks for the shoutout @getoffset. Love how the two of you make the project and lesson more fun and entertaining. Nicely done, both of you! p.s. (to anyone who tries one) stick the Tiny Fuzz at the start of the chain for max growl. It really likes to load your pickups directly.

[@bimscutney1242]

I bought a shelf from IKEA that was almost a ready made pedalboard. It has three slats with spaces in between to run your power cables through. Painted it black, put Velcro tape on it, and mounted two Voodoo Power plus 2 power supplies underneath. I reinforced it some with angle braces and put some rubber feet on the bottom. It’s not the sturdiest thing but for a bedroom set up it’s held up well.

[@chadromney]

Amazing, do you have a link to the shelf?

[@bimscutney1242]

The shelf name is GORM. If you Google IKEA shelf pedalboard you can find some info.

[@AnotherSnoopy]

proof? lol

[@bimscutney1242]

@@AnotherSnoopy How about you use the phone you used to make this comment and Google it?

[@pietroborgesparri]

Hi, I am a beginner guitarist from Brazil, been playing guitar for almost 2 years by now, and I wanted to say that I enjoy this type of content. I have a $60 strat, no pedals or amps so I have to play with pc plugins (pirated) and I always have to use presets made by other people because I have no idea how to build a pedal chain, a pedalboard, how to achieve certain sound, anything like that I don't have an amp to test it out easily nor pedals, and they would be expensive as hell here (if you are american, imagine a boss katana 50 costing 4000 dollars, yeah, it's unacessible as hell) That's why I enjoy this type of content, I want to be able to build a good pedalboard on plugins and stuff, to know how a good tone it's made I play with this preset but I don't know how it's built, I know there's basically an amp, distortion, reverb and noise gate, but the tone is so powerful and good, I tried to recreate but I couldn't even get close to it

[@calebfleming2570]

Remember that its fun to use gear but the better you sound clean the better you sound while under the effects

[@-jank-willson]

there are a ton of cheap 30$ pedals out there that are decent! Just buy a few of them, patch cables, daisy chains (yes i know they are not as good as a power supply but they will get the job done). I recommend a heavy distortion, reverb, and vibrato, since that combo will give you the signature 'lofi-gaze' sound that is all the rage with bands like Julie and Arches. put them in which ever order sounds the best!

[@pietroborgesparri]

@@-jank-willson yeah I'm working for it! A simple boss ds-2 it's literally half my salary, but it is a work in progress

[@-jank-willson]

@@pietroborgesparri don't spend money on boss, buy behringer, donner, azor, movall, etc. they are all usually less than 50$. Joyo pedals are around 75-95$, but they usually have more features. Behringer are exact clones of boss pedals, but they have plastic cases instead of metal ones. Azor pedals are some of the cheapest at 25$, but they are basic and only have two or three knobs, so not as many options to tweak the sound of the pedal, but they are good if you just need the basic sounds of a type of pedal (and they have metal casing!). Right now I have a pedal that can do modulated shimmer reverb (so i get a reverb effect, pitch shift effect, and modulated effect, all in one pedal!), vibrato, and a DOD gonkulator modulator clone. Those 3 pedals are all i need, and they are all less than 50$!

[@pietroborgesparri]

@@-jank-willson yeah I think the only brand we have here that you quoted is Behringer, I will look into it, I think my friend got a few of those But as I said, I'm working for it, if you are an american, to put it on your perspective, just imagine a behringer distortion costing $500, it's a shame

[@ricklavigne4466]

You left out the compressor and noise gate. The most important pedals on the board.

[@cstocker77]

I just think it’s should be said- if you do a clip tuner, remember to turn the volume down on your guitar when you tune, the clip tuner will still work, and you won’t annoy your bandmates.

[@drewmatthews1119]

If you’re a kid or have a limited budget the 100 dollar tuner is optional, I think it was implied but for newbies it needs to be clearly stated. love JHS BUT, telling newbies to buy a 100 dollar guitar tuner is insane. Yes they are better than the cheap neck crap you get at guitar center but it should have been clearly stated this is optional! If your gigging or have the extra cash sure do it cause they are better. Don’t take my comment as hate JHS, I still think you’re a great pedal company.

[@Varianne_Grey]

what is the reasoning behind placement of the hooked velcro on the board?

[@JohnnyOskam]

I put the fuzzy side on the pedal 😅 I didn’t want my pedals sticking to the carpeted floor when rearranging my boards.

[@glennhunter7676]

Yo, the hate for Chumbawumba was uncalled for.

[@xBlackShadowsZz]

15$/hr REALLY 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@DoobTube71]

WHY NOT velcro fuzzy side on the pedal? Placing the fuzzy side on the board and hook side on the pedal means the fuzzy stuff is going to collect dust, dirt and debris - dog hair to bud shake! - on the board that is visible and disgusting! So, just put the hook side to the board and the fuzz on the pedal! IMHO. It feels better too when engaging the pedals.

[@lorenzo6mm]

This pedal board is NOT inexpensive. $$ 500 +/- is NOT cheap. Their are tons iof FANTASTIC CHINESE....mini pedals Around......$$ 50 +/- ......Not $ 100 per. Powe supplies aound $ 30+/- bucks. Two distortions ? Not cheap. Reverb ? Always in the effects loop. One good analog delay with modulation. One distortion. One compression. One of either Tremelo Flanger Auto wah Chorus (stereo) To split to TWO small amps. For REAL STEREO ROOM EFFECTS. An EQ and a Volume pedal Before everything... Two small boards can cover 90% of sll of this really cheap And insanely good sounding. Much less than $$ 500 bucks Or more for the same thing.

[@ronnibndergaardbuchard4592]

After thousands of years of human evolution. JHS: "Just flip the backplate" Me: "Confused Unga Bunga!". Smacked forehead guaranteed.

[@dylacious92]

WARNING: that caline p5 power supply is junk. I got one after seeing positive reviews claiming it's surprisingly isolated...it's unsurprisingly NOT! It cause so much noise that it was unusable. Replaced it with a truetone cs6.

[@Transmissionsfrom]

A tuner pedal can be completely unnecessary unless you need a signal mute or to tune quietly. My only tuner pedal of my entire 28 high rarity high value collection is a strobostomp i keep on a board after a Boss RE-20 serving as a mute. I also own the poly clip. Mostly I tune by ear. Realistically if you’re starting you should begin by putting 5 minutes each session into tuning by ear. You are only stifling yourself by becoming too dependent on tuners. By the end of a year you’ll have 100x the experience tuning by ear than someone dependent on a tuner. You’re more likely to play in tune if you train your ear to be the primary resource for your tuning. This can add musicality, stability, even nuance to your playing. It also makes you a musician while listening to music. Don’t sleep on giving people the middle finger when it comes to tuner pedals. I wrote a more comprehensive run down of each of the effects but the comment was excellent and long, so much so that I had to just say what was necessary. Get a tuner only to teach you how to tune by ear. Study your GOATs to understand their rigs and learn from their experiences. Fuzz is the king of these pedals after Christ Jesus, distortion is the consistent one, overdrive comes in sparkle crunch (klon) and punch crunch (tube screamer) flavors or in-between. Vibrato and flange are the best modulations for versatility, phaser and chorus both do what each other cannot but Vibrato/Flange can do all of what the others can. Picking a pitch shifter is a lot like choosing a videogame balancing tracking, signal processing, and capability for fun. Almost all sounds between modulation, pitch shifting, delay, and reverb are based on signal duplication/multiplication. Delay pedals all try to do what tape delays do and then some. Reverb pedals do the best they can to replicate a natural sound phenomena that occurs in space time, however the Boss RV-3 is perhaps the best example of reverb pedals and how they are used today. Good music comes from the soul.

[@bsmith4185]

curious what you think about cheaper non-name-brand setups? i use a board i got off amazon for $25 (including a nice little carry case and velcro!), a pack of a ton of patch cables for

[@toddkalbfeld]

Start with Boss Tuner. Now you've got a nice buffer for your board. Now pick your next...

[@vcsuwar6126]

Humbly disagree about power supplies. Most pedals don't need isolation. So buy a daisy chain power supply and a external battery connector or two if you need isolation and you are still way under $100 bucks. Add to that the prevalence of battery powered power supplies that are isolated from the mains and therefore isolated. That's new technology that is getting cheaper. Strymon has an expensive version, Joyo has an inexpensive on in their Joyo 5. I bought one of those for $65 and it works great and holds a charge. Those $300 power supplies are great for gigging musicians, not appropriate for couch players. #babyneedsnewshoes, #saveyomoney, #closeenoughiscloseenough

[@LiesThatBind]

Been using a Truetone 1Spot Pro CS7 for past three years now with great results. Great power supply.