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Pedalboard Formats
Do you have enough room for your pedals?
Why call it a "stress board"?
Admittedly, the topic can be a little despair-inducing: the choice of effects is almost endless and the agony of choice correspondingly large. But if you think carefully about the sounds you like and actually need on a regular basis, it gets a lot easier. Once you've got your effects together — whether it's two or twenty pedals — everything should be wired and mounted so it's ready to go the moment inspiration strikes.
To make it a bit easier for you to find the right board for your pedals, we've illustrated them all to scale and sorted by brand with the most common pedal formats shown. That way you can get a good idea of which board will cause the least hassle for your pedals.
Think beforehand about the order you want to place the effects in, and bear in mind that patch cables also need about 2 cm of space.
D’Addario
For many years this brand has been popular with musicians worldwide and much talked about – not just for their high-quality strings.
XPND
The XPND Pedalboard adapts to any configuration thanks to its practical telescopic system. It grows with your pedal collection and is a reliable companion in your everyday musical life. It is available with two or four rails and optional pedal risers.
Kong
Available exclusively at session and our partners and offering excellent value for money.
Kong Jungle Boards
Available in three sizes and fitted with a mounting bracket for a power supply, the Kong Jungle Boards already cover most pedal situations. They also come in a handy bag!
Kong Power Boards
Also available in three sizes and, conveniently, already equipped with a power supply, one of the Jungle Boards will in most cases be a perfect fit. They also come in a handy bag and additionally with a selection of cables to power your effects!
Mono
Mono has made a name for itself by producing robust and aesthetically pleasing bags and cases for instruments like guitars, basses and keyboards. In this tradition, the pedalboards from this premium brand are also an excellent choice.
Pedalboard Rail
The Mono Pedalboard Rail is a lightweight and roomy pedalboard, optimised for live use. It is available in three sizes and its open design allows for easy cable routing and uncomplicated arrangement of pedals.
Palmer
Originally known as a maker of full-valve guitar amplifiers, Palmer has developed into a key provider of professional audio tools that are indispensable in live performances, studios and fixed installations.
Pedalbay
The Palmer Pedalbays are versatile pedalboards that your effects will feel at home on. Practically built with the ability to adjust height and tilt individually, they also come in a handy softcase.
Pedaltrain
Pedaltrain has earned its reputation with robust and practical pedalboards, which is the brand's speciality. Pedaltrain boards are made from lightweight yet durable aluminium and offer musicians a reliable solution for organising and transporting their effect pedals.
Classic
The Pedaltrain Classic series offers a sturdy, rail-based design for flexible pedal arrangement and easy cable management. This series is made from lightweight aluminium and is available in various sizes. With raised feet for better access underneath the board, the Classic series is ideal for live and studio use.
Metro
The Metro series from Pedaltrain offers a compact, portable solution for effect pedals. With a flat, three-row design this series maximises available space while using lightweight and durable aluminium.
Novo
The Novo series is Pedaltrain's first pedalboard range in a 5-rail design with modified rail spacing and an open-front layout. The 5-rail design is perfect for anyone using a loop switcher to route their effects. The additional rail is also handy for a wide variety of configurations with effects of very different sizes.
RockBoard
Rockboard specialises in robust pedalboards and accessories, known for their thoughtful design and user-friendliness. The brand offers a wide range of sizes and configurations, ideal for anyone who wants to organise their effect pedals efficiently and neatly. Special features like a modular design and integrated cable channels set RockBoard apart from other brands.
DUO
The Duo series from RockBoard offers compact and easy-to-handle pedalboards, ideal for musicians who need a simple and effective solution. This series is specifically designed for pragmatic setups where standard-format effects are arranged in a row.
TRES
The Tres series from RockBoard is designed for those who need a bit more space for their effect pedals while still preferring a compact form factor. The boards, built in the brand's typically robust construction, are particularly suitable for arranging effects of widely varying sizes.
QUAD
The Quad series from RockBoard is aimed at anyone who needs a spacious and versatile pedalboard. This series offers plenty of room for an extensive collection of effect pedals, ideal for demanding setups.
CINQUE
The Cinque series from RockBoard offers roomy pedalboards specifically designed for those who want to store a large selection of effect pedals in a clear and easily accessible format. The series features a flat, open design and provides plenty of space for pedals of all sizes.
