Pedal Line Friday :: Ron M.

Here's my none more black pedalboard. I've got a one spot cs-12 underneath powering everything. Top row is in the effects loop. Everything on this board is made by the excellent Blackhawk Amplifiers out of Portland Oregon, with the exception of the tuner and the two Walrus Audio.

From left to right they are, Blackhawk Amplifiers Black Gate of Mordor, using the four cable method to silence the loop and the front end. Next is the Azoth baxandall boost and EQ. Then the Walrus Audio Lore and Fable, which are new additions that I'm still getting used to. Finally, top right is the Blackhawk Mirkwood MKII delay.

Front row is, Boss TU-3w tuner, then the massive dirt section. All Blackhawk. Balrog distortion, then Sauron MKII distortion that is a fire breathing chainsaw menace. PI Fuzz Deluxe MKII is next for all my fuzzy needs. Finally, the Valkyrie drive, that I probably rely on most to really kick my sound in the teeth.

I run this monster through my Blackstar HT Club 50 and B-52 4x12. BEAST RIG!

Of course, Rattlesnake cables all around. This is my happy place.

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.