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I LOVE Pedals Day #18: Pedal Pad

I LOVE Pedals Day #18: Pedal Pad

You could WIN a AXSmini20 DEADPOOL Pedalboard from Pedal Pad in today's I Love Pedals giveaway! Ends Feb. 19, 2022.


AXSmini20 DEADPOOL Pedalboard

7" X 19" useable pedal deck space. Hinged pedal deck allows you to neatly store power supply/pedal underneath and route cables through the provided slots. Accessories include IEC inlet with lighted switch and 3 prong pigtail and 2 TS/TRS double female jacks.

Pedal Pad
$485

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