My Pedalboard Mounting Solution - HX Effects

[TRENDKILLCFH333]

So I have a couple pedal boards - 1 which I use exclusively at my drummers house for rehearsal/gigging and 1 that is used at my house that is an all analog pedal board for studio use.    

I wanted my gigging/rehearsal pedal board to be as convenient as my Helix Floor unit for switching - hence, the HX Effects comes into play perfectly here.   

(Side note: snapshots are a game changer!!!!)

The HX Effects is exactly what I needed for this pedal board and I wanted to keep some of my analog overdrive pedals. 

But I wanted a mounting method that would:

- Be easily removed for using the HX Effects only or for updating software without needing the entire pedal board

- Did not damage the unit with scratches or adhesive from velcro

- Not using a bunch of velcro for mounting

 

So I found 2 metal dryer hose clamps that I didn't use, loop velcro with adhesive back and x4 (Metric 3#) bolts (about .75in long), washer, lock washers and nuts.  

I then aligned the metal hose clamps and cut them at the correct place leaving enough material in the front and back of the unit to securely tighten the HX Effects onto the pedalboard.  

Next, I placed the hose clamps next to the HX Effects and with a sharpie, marked where I would bend them for a tight fit.  

I bent the first piece and then double checked it with the unit and then bent the 2nd piece to match.  

Then I cut black loop velcro with an adhesive back and applied that to the back of the hose clamps.  This provides a soft cushion between the metal hose clamps and the body of the HX Effects ensuring no scratching whatsoever.  

Next, I placed the completed unit on my pedal board to mark drill holes through the board and on the metal hose clamp.  I drilled and mounted the bottom bolts and then the top. 

Lastly, I loosened up the clamps for maximum clearance to avoid any scratches and then inserted and clamped the unit down securely.  

 

This method enables me to remove the HX Effects with minimal efforts for updating the software, using the unit exclusively, while not using a ton of Velcro to the unit, does not damage the unit and was relatively cheap and easy to complete.  

 

Some of you may have some questions on my pedal board pedal choices as the HX Effects could be used as a substitute.  Here's my explanation:

- I put the MXR EQ in the FX Loop 2 so that I have immediate access to adjust the EQ rather than going through the HX menu.

- The HX does have a looper, but the Wiretap catches longer phrases.  It's more of an idea catcher, rather than a looper.

- The additional Sentry Noise Gate provides an additional layer of gating - I'm anticipating this need for tight stage arrangements.

- I love the TS Mini, Xotic SL Drive and Mesa Flux OD tones!   Helix gets close, but I prefer these pedals.  

- The Mesa High Wire buffers the OD and Wiretap pedals before putting into the HX Effects input.  This may be the only redundant pedal on this board.

- The Vocalist is there because I need all the help I can get when singing.  :)  

 

Let me know if you guys have any questions on this mounting method or my set up.  Suggestions are always welcome as well.  

 

 

[Roberttheprole]

HaHaHa, yeah pretty sure it's not going anywhere!

[TRENDKILLCFH333]

Yeah, it’s on there!  Think I’ll paint them black soon - it’ll blend in better.