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Pedal Line Friday :: Neal E.

Neal E.

My pedal collection started many years ago when I visited the late Pro Guitar Store in Portland, OR. As my collection grew and evolved, stringing it together proved increasingly challenging as I was chasing down noise in the signal chain, so my friend Pete D. with Customer District Pedalboards helped me build out a board using a Truetone CS12 1 Spot Pro Power Supply that went under the riser deck, which cleaned up many of my noise issues. My signal chain starts with an outboard Ernie Ball volume pedal I bought in the 70s. On the board, it flows into TC Electronic Polytune 2, then into a Catalinbread Epoch Boost that is always on. From there it flows into an MRX Duke of Tone that I use with single coils and to drive a Drunk Beaver Cold War Bat from Poland, the most flexible distortion pedal I have tried. That feeds a MRX Phase 95 Mini for that 80s sound into a Drunk Beaver Jellyfish Chorus, another amazingly flexible pedal that finally gives me that chorus sound I have been chasing. The signal then flows into a Drunk Beaver Lighthouse delay that is on most of the time. I was recently gifted a vintage Fulltone Supa-Trem tremolo that doesn’t fit on my board so I run it outboard. I have not been a trem fan, but at subtle settings it adds some nice, warm tones. From the trem, signal flows to a Catalinbread Topanga that my friend Pete had tried out at NAMM some years ago and recommended. It is always on providing both reverb, and boost and tone control for the Vox MV50 AC amp head that I run clean. Two years ago, I built a 1x12 cabinet using StewMac plans with a Eminence Cannabis Rex speaker that gets the sound I have been chasing.

One of the biggest challenges building this board has been efficient cabling. My friend Pete had met Hank from Rattlesnake Cables at NAMM and put me in touch with him. He built a set of custom patch cables that allowed for efficient use of board space. I also noticed immediately an improvement in sound quality. Over the years as the board evolved, Hank and the team hooked me up with cables from my guitar through to the speaker cables. They have been great to work with and provide a great product.

Wishing you, your family and the team a wonderful holiday season, and great new year,

Neal

Submit Your Pedal Line!

About a million years ago, I used to run a blog called EffectsBay. On that blog, the most popular feature I would run was Pedal Line Friday. This is where readers of the site would send pics of their pedalboard and a short (sometimes long) write-up of routing and thoughts about specific pedals and the reasoning why they liked it, etc. Readers. loved this. It was a great way to learn about new applications or techniques regarding pedals. It also brought a little inspiration and knowledge about pedals you were not familiar with. It also brought a great sense of community - people like sharing and absorbing cool things, right? It was a super popular feature, and I loved putting them together.

All you have to do is send a pic of your pedalboard (or pedal line - it doesn't have to be on a board) along with a short (or long) write-up of the board. We want a list of pedals (manufacturer/model), routing would be great, and, most importantly, why you use those particular pedals. Also, this is a great way to promote your band or musical project - include that information as well!

You can send the pic and the write-up to pedalline@rattlesnakecables.com.



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Drake Barker
Drake Barker
8/11/2024
Actually the best. The Rattlesnake cables have changed the game for me. The tonal clarity that these cables bring are unparalleled. These cables are also so reliable that you can always trust that they will work. The products are amazing and the customer service is remarkable too. Hank and the team... Read
Jarrod Taylor
Jarrod Taylor
8/1/2024
I am not someone who often rates anything 5 stars (my own projects included). Rattlesnake Cable Company is a rare exception that earns my 5-star review. High quality cables, this isn't my first order, and it won't be my last. I've never had an issue with any of the cables I've purchased. Amazing... Read
Hector Badilla
Hector Badilla
8/20/2022
Customer service is hands down the best I’ve ever dealt with. The cables themselves actually might be the most durable/hearty duty ones I’ve ever had in my 22+ year music “career”. Hank and team have my total support.
Drake Barker
Drake Barker
8/11/2024
Actually the best. The Rattlesnake cables have changed the game for me. The tonal clarity that these cables bring are unparalleled. These cables are also so reliable that you can always trust that they will work. The products are amazing and the customer service is remarkable too. Hank and the team have really created something special. If you are on the fence about buying anything from them, you definitely should and you won’t regret it!
Jarrod Taylor
Jarrod Taylor
8/1/2024
I am not someone who often rates anything 5 stars (my own projects included). Rattlesnake Cable Company is a rare exception that earns my 5-star review. High quality cables, this isn't my first order, and it won't be my last. I've never had an issue with any of the cables I've purchased. Amazing shipping speed and great presentation. I don't know how I could feel more valued as a customer.
Hector Badilla
Hector Badilla
8/20/2022
Customer service is hands down the best I’ve ever dealt with. The cables themselves actually might be the most durable/hearty duty ones I’ve ever had in my 22+ year music “career”. Hank and team have my total support.

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