Tools for the Task: Pedalboards

Whether you rely on a couple pedals or a dozen, standard-sized or micros, laying them out in an efficient manner that works for you is key. This month, we’ve rounded up 10 pedalboard options that will help you get there.

FRIEDMAN

Tour Pro 1520
This ’board features a two-tier design along with a detachable/moveable riser to accommodate volume, expression, or wah pedals.
$249 street
friedmanamplification.com

MONO

Pedalboard Medium
Cut from a single piece of anodized aluminum, these tough, lightweight pedalboards have strategically placed cutouts to accommodate a wide spectrum of routing configurations.
$219 street
monocreators.com

VOODOO LAB

Dingbat PX
Designed to integrate seamlessly with the company’s power supplies, these pedalboards include Voodoo’s PX-8 PLUS pedal switcher with 36 programmable presets.
$449 street
voodoolab.com

TEMPLE AUDIO DESIGN

TRIO 28
These boards promote ditching Velcro via their unique pedal-plate system, while the pre-cut slots allow for customization through the company’s interchangeable connectivity modules.
$129 street
templeboards.com

ACLAM GUITARS

Smart Track S2
Utilizing a fastener system that allows for quick changes and prevents possible pedal damage, these pedalboards also feature adjustable rear feet for fine-tuning the slope.
$249 street
aclamguitars.cat

BLACKBIRD PEDALBOARDS

1224 Tolex Series
These pedalboards are available in a variety of Tolex options and can accommodate up to 12 standard pedals. They are equipped with 1/4" in/out jacks for setup/breakdown ease.
$189 street
blackbirdpedalboards.com

GATOR CASES

GPB-BAK-OR
Available in a variety of colors, these lightweight aluminum pedalboards feature non-slip feet, angled cutouts for easy cable routing, and a universal power-supply mounting bracket.
$149 street
gatorcases.com

HOTONE

Skyboard Junior
To keep it light and tight for minimalist guitarists on the go, this compact aluminum-alloy pedalboard was designed to accommodate a spread of micro pedals.
$59 street
hotoneaudio.com

SCHMIDT ARRAY

GO Board
Complete with a 9/12/18V power supply, this single-deck mini system features a latch-down lid and a hinged, locking pedal deck that provides ample storage inside.
$340 street
schmidtarray.com

PEDALTRAIN

Metro 24Thanks to its low profile, horizontal orientation, the company’s first three-rail pedalboard system is sized right for players who live or work in tight spaces and require portability.
$99 street
pedaltrain.com