STOMPBOXES: where AND how do you keep them in the studio

[jcooke]

I've begun to amass a decent collection of pedals (15 or so). I was thinking of building a case to display them and keep them safe. I was also thinking about portability and how I could solve that issue.

How do you guys keep your pedals, and how do you transport them?

Thanks,
Jcooke

[Rodgre]

At Tremolo Lounge, we keep a bunch of them in a wall shelf that was made out of pine boards.


I have a hundred or so more that are currently in shallow Rubbermaid-style plastic bins (like the kind you put under your bed) where I can fit a dozen or more in each bin.

Roger

[jcooke]

I like the wall unit. I may try and do something like that. Anyone else do anything different?

Jcooke

[cgarges]

Mitch Eatser has his in a glass counter display case. Like something you'd see at the front counter of a record store or a jewelry store or something. It's very cool.

Chris Garges
Charlotte, NC

[Rodgre]

Mitch Eatser has his in a glass counter display case. Like something you'd see at the front counter of a record store or a jewelry store or something. It's very cool.

Chris Garges
Charlotte, NC

Or maybe like you'd see at a music store?

And what about Mitch Easter ISN'T cool?

Roger

[kayagum]

If you have an IKEA near by, they have more options than you would know what to do... I keep mine in a closed door cabinet.

For transport, I like how ZVex pedals were wrapped (I don't know if they still do this)- wrap the pedal with a clean oil rag, and use a hair tie to bundle the rag.

[cgarges]

Or maybe like you'd see at a music store?

Yep. Or a comic book store or maybe an adult toy store.

And what about Mitch Easter ISN'T cool?

No kidding.

Chris Garges
Charlotte, NC

[JGriffin]

I don't have quite so many pedals, so I just use the Rubbermaid bins.

[linus]

I use Ikea CD shelving. It is comprised of 4 inch square cubicles, two collums wide and 8 rows high. Works great.

It seems like part of your question is how to keep them from walking away. Correct?

Don't know what to tell you there other than taking inventory before the band leaves.

[asmara]

I wish more studios would have a wood burning stove/fireplace/
really I would love to visit sometime
cheers,

[jcooke]

I'm not concerned about theft since I just record in my room and at friends' houses. I do however want a way to transport them without them getting all scratched. (I bought a bunch of EH pedals new and I like the way they look, and sound!)

I do live near an ikea so I can check that out. I like the idea of the glass case, unfortunately my room is too small right now. Maybe some day in the future though.


Thanks for the ideas, keep them coming.


Jcooke

[KFT]

As for transporting them, how about something like this?

http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=p ... lpage=none

It's like the aluminum storage cases that a lot of the mic companies are using. The foam inside can be customized to fit what you're carrying. I've used these to store and transport mics and other things with great success.

Sometimes you can find these on sale for less than $20.

Just a thought. Hope this helps!

[jcooke]

That case looks cool. I think I will definitely try it for my mics when I have to transport them. Did you use a razor to cut the foam or is there a more precise way to do it?

Thanks,
Jcooke

[sparky]

I got one of those cases. What they do is they put a sheet of foam that takes up the whole space, but it's like die-cut with perforations into a like half-inch square grid. You just tear the bits out in the rough shape you want the opening to be. Sounds janky but it works fine.

[KFT]

What they do is they put a sheet of foam that takes up the whole space, but it's like die-cut with perforations into a like half-inch square grid. You just tear the bits out in the rough shape you want the opening to be. Sounds janky but it works fine.

Yup. What he said!

I've also used other types of foam (i.e. seat cushion foam, etc.) to make my own custom "inserts."