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Finding the Right Pedal Board Power Supply

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  Being a guitarist, you will always feel the impact of pedals across your guitar pedalboard cables . However, you may now reconsider staying away from the conventional battery-backed power supply and want to upgrade to a more robust form of electric power supply. We can explain options to get the right source of power supply. Why Do People Need the Power Supply for Pedals? Once you use a reliable power source for your guitar pedals, the sound quality of the instrument gets improved, and you can then use the pedals to their full capacity. The use of 9V battery support does not hold well when it comes to powering a host of pedals on the pedalboard. If you are a musician by profession, we advise you not to opt for battery power. An electrical power supply always allows you to maintain the right amount of voltage through the pedalboard, provided there is no interruption. Unlike 9v batteries, you can leave your instrument plugged in because it will not consume any power.   Wh...

Complete Guide to Guitar Patch Cables

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If you want to extend your sound horizons and the amplifier tones make you feel limited, then  pedalboard patch cables  are right for you. When you are a beginner, you are unaware of a lot of things, for example- matching ohms, or cables, or the right kind of  pedalboard wiring .   There are many options in the market, but choosing the suitable patch cable depends upon a number of factors, and this article aims to make that process easier for you with the help of a thorough guide. What Kind of a Pedalboard Should I Begin With?   There are many types of pedalboards used by seasoned players and even beginners. “Distortion pedals” are more flexible than the others as they will let you create your own tones and come with volume controls. “Overdrive pedals” are known for delivering a moderate-gain crunch. Next comes the “Wah Pedal”, which is known for providing a kind of crying sound that seems like it is animated. The use of the Wah pedal becomes more accented with ...

Things to Consider Before Buying Pedalboard Patch Cables

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  It is necessary to get good quality pedalboard patch cables for your guitar. They are a significant part of noise-free and trouble-free pedalboards. These are very simple yet innovative solutions for the guitar pedals. It can be very stressful as well as annoying if there are a lot of mismatched guitar cables and if suddenly something goes wrong.  Cables with lower mechanical failure rates are recommended. It should be of the right size and a patch cable is generally a short cable that is used to link effect pedals to one another. Using too many cables can eventually affect the tone which may not be desired. Before buying  Pedalboard Patch Cables  for your guitar, the following things should be kept in mind: Durability – cables go through a lot of wear and tear so it is important to focus on its durability.. Although durable cables are a bit expensive, they are profitable in the long run as they last longer.  Lower Capacitance – when it comes to guitar ca...

Importance Of A Guitarist In A Live Concert

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Summary: Putting up a successful music show is not as simple as it seems. There are a number of factors that make a concert successful. Every great music show is a perfect blend of great musicians, a captivating ambience and a series of unique music presentations. Along with ambience, equipment and proper instruments for ensuring good quality music, a guitarist is one of the key members on the team of musicians that makes for a perfect and enjoyable live concert.  Most of us have attended a live concert in our lifetimes. For some of us who did not, you must have surely watched some music shows and live concerts on TV or on YouTube. The young generation, especially teenagers and people in their early twenties have a dream of attending a live concert of their favourite bands. Live concerts are surely a unique and extremely enjoyable experience. But without focusing on small details, a live concert cannot become a huge success. From little details like  Guitar Pedalboard Cables ...

How Many Types of Guitar Cable Sizes are there?

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  If you are a professional guitar player or playing guitar is your hobby, you will have to choose between the types of guitar cables needed. Coming across several different types of cables is very common for electric guitar players. Unless you are using wireless equipment,  you have to acquaint yourself with the proper type of cables.   Guitar pedalboard cables  play an essential part when using an electric guitar. You can choose from different types including:    XLR Plugs –  If you want durable plugs, then this is the one that yields the best results. From home studios to professional studios, most of them may be equipped with this plug. You can avoid the separation of the patch cord with the catch mechanism of this plug. It’s divided into two phases – one phase transmits mass and the other two transfer audio cables. To pull out the XLR plug you have to press on the release mechanism. Jack Plugs –  These plugs are mainly used to connect other a...

6 Best Methods To Wire A Pedalboard

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Wondering how to set up the first pedalboard you just bought? Well, we understand your excitement and it is time that you know about the methods of wiring your pedalboard. Pedalboards come in numerous shapes and sizes and there is a vast range of methods to wire it. It is quite normal to feel limited with those tones coming out from your amp and now you are up for a unique experience. TourGearDesigns has accumulated the best methods to wire your first ever pedalboard and rest assured this process is quite an easy one once you understand the processes. Top 6 DIY methods to wire your pedalboard Here a list that includes the best six pedalboard wiring practices which will let you set up your pedalboard in no time. Cleaning and vacuuming The primary step involves cleaning the entire board and getting rid of dust. Take a wiper or cloth and gently remove the dust particles from the surface. Now take out the pedalboard patch cables and clean them carefully. The aim is to make sure that there ...

How to Choose the Best Acoustic Guitar Amplifier: 5 Ways

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The first few things that come to our minds on hearing about acoustic guitar amplifiers are the big speakers and cabinets behind the singers at the concerts. If you are looking for something that can amplify the sound of your guitar effectively, then you have to understand a whole lot of stuff. You need to know about the functions of the amplifiers along with the pedals and cables attached to them. Because everything counts for the best quality sound production. However, the market has ample options to offer you with. A good acoustic guitar amplifier should be able to accurately reproduce the clear and natural tone of the instrument. The amplifier with flat frequency response and pure sound would be an ideal choice. At the same time, a good amplifier comes with good quality guitar pedalboard cables . One cable connects the guitar to the pedalboard, and another is connected between the pedalboard and the amplifiers. These cables in-between the guitar, pedalboard, and amplifiers are c...