Before we start looking at individual effects, it’s important to find a compact pedalboard that you can mount them all onto. Of course, you’ll want something small and light, but also make sure to consider the real-estate you’ll require to fit your favourite pedals — just check the board’s dimensions and so forth.
In fact, now that I think about it, it might be best to choose your pedals first and then find a board that can accommodate them. Or, consider this a challenge by getting yourself a petite pedalboard first — as it will restrict you from buying too much! Remember, this is an “all-essentials” board after all…
Top guitar pedalboard brands Pedaltrain and Ordo make some fantastic mini pedalboards, with the former’s Nano and Metro Series’ consistent best-sellers. Don’t forget to also check out our selection of pedalboard power supplies and patch cables too. Your stompboxes will need some juice and to be connected together in order to work! And if you’re a complete stompbox novice, you might even want to read our ‘How To Set Up Your First Pedalboard’ blog first too.