Why are pedalboards right to left?
Pedalboard Order: Do it This Way First Pedals all need power too – whether by batteries or power supplies – but that’s a subject for another blog. Importantly, pedal boards tend to work in a right-to-left direction, due to the nature of most pedals having their input jacks on the right and outputs on the left. The left pedal will screw in anti-clockwise and unscrew clockwise, while the right will thread in and unthread normally. It’s confusing, but it makes sense when you think about the direction you pedal.
What is the point of a pedalboard?
A pedal board helps store and organize your pedals with a good pedalboard, you never have to worry about forgetting what order you like to set up your pedals in because unless you want to switch things up, they will stay exactly where you put them. Storing your pedals on a pedalboard also makes them much easier to use. Some pedalboards will have small holes to hide your cables discreetly underneath the board like the templeboards duo series, or several horizontal strips like the pedaltrain classic.
Should I buy a pedalboard?
Pedalboards are extremely convenient, regardless of your chosen instrument and whether you play at home, at shows or in a studio environment. By keeping all your pedals in one smaller footprint, you can pack them away and set them up more efficiently than if they were all separated. If you use lots of pedals and have specific sounds to aim for, it’s likely that you should buy more expensive pedals. If you gig lots, and rely on your pedals for sounds, go for the best quality you can afford.