It is a good idea to add pedals on the fly. I wish the board would grow to the right hand side since drive pedals are more likely to join on that side.
The videos on the Xpand pedalboards have changed my view of them. Initially, they looked like a good concept that would be impractical or unrealistic but the videos have done a great job of showing 1) how well built they are, and 2) how practical they are. The price for the bags seems to be a bit much, though!
Hear me out: a version 2.0 where there are batteries built into the smaller rails and power cables for up to 7 or 8 pedals on the larger rails for the ultimate travel/flyrig/busker board.
If you flipped the upper rail, it may be easier to work the clip. There's Velcro on both sides I saw in other videos. But then you wouldn't be able to see the D'addario name? Anyhow, thank youfor sharing your exploration and assembly fumbles! By far the most entertaining video I've seen on this product! 😃👍
@@TheGuitarGeek i like that you discovered that there is adjustable feet. in another video, the person noted that a shallower power supply may be needed to fit under the board. I wonder if the adjustable feet might help with this? Oh, your video was the first to show how the wire management works. other have just clipped them in and that was it. I really appreciate your attention to detail.
I have a 10 and a 5 board. No expand board gimmicks. Switch out worst pedal of 5 or 10 and replace with new awesome. Then arrange in correct order. Because it matters.
Well that was fun... I too adore putting things together. Or equally repairing them after dismantling them and putting them (hopefully) back together. You obviously did a cracking job because they're out of stock already!
You need to be very careful about what power supply that you purchase OR already own. I have a walrus audio Aetos and it's not because of the size but the height and no way in hell it can go under this board. All I could do is mount it on top which kind of defeats the whole purpose and back the board went. Not a fault of the board per se but I think a lot of power supplies will not work because of the lack of depth. Just a small warning to consider before you purchase one.
The Addario’s engineers did an Amazing Job Indeed. ….I will go for the Expand 2! I know Is Pricey🤔… but It looks that it will last you for a live time! Especially Now days when everything is made to last 5 years!
@@TheGuitarGeek Wise words, indeed (for which you and your channel are rightfully known). Actually, I have indeed longed for such a solution in the past, having a severe case of Pedalitis that leads to occasional rounds of Pedal Detox, hence a growing and shrinking of my board. Curious to now check out this board and see if there are L or XL sizes available for bigger boards. That would be a godsend, particularly when alternately using my huge, vintage, 5-knob DMM for a while and then removing it from the board for a while.
I am getting really annoyed using this pedalboard while also being lead singer in a band, since all pedals are horizontal i have to step to the side to reach my pedals and move away from the mic, think i will get another one so i can have pedals going upwards.
Nice ... and - well - a tad on the dearer side ... This one could be nice for traveling: buy the bag & but some extra pedals in your suitcase ... or buy some during your journey. Thanks a lot for letting me having fun by watching you having fun 🤣
It's useless, here's why. 1) every gig you will need to take off and put on the pedals. 2) say that's 5-7 minutes per setting up, then you need time to unplug it all again. 3) more opportunities for you to plug something wrong and then have to deal with that at a gig. Let's say you do this 3-5 times a week. Well, you just lost a ton of time putting and taking off the same pedals. It's better to get ONE size. Setup Once. Then you can easily take it out and put it back in your bag without having to do all the stuff I mentioned above. Let's set up time and more efficiency.
Why would you remove the pedals each time? The bag has enough space for the board in either its smaller or biggest size, as it comes with a spacer/divider. You just disconnect the power, unplug your input and output and pack it into the bag.
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It is a good idea to add pedals on the fly. I wish the board would grow to the right hand side since drive pedals are more likely to join on that side.
The videos on the Xpand pedalboards have changed my view of them. Initially, they looked like a good concept that would be impractical or unrealistic but the videos have done a great job of showing 1) how well built they are, and 2) how practical they are. The price for the bags seems to be a bit much, though!
Noted! I was also surprised. It was a good thing to be wrong about.
This video has a really nostalgic Blue Peter feel to it. And I love it because of that.
Hear me out: a version 2.0 where there are batteries built into the smaller rails and power cables for up to 7 or 8 pedals on the larger rails for the ultimate travel/flyrig/busker board.
I love this idea. sounds like a good mod idea.
"I need to put more fuzzes on my board!" Hahaha, I feel it
Wonderful job reviewing this thing.
Thanks Chance
Good call on the recyclable packaging! Small intentional steps :)
If you flipped the upper rail, it may be easier to work the clip. There's Velcro on both sides I saw in other videos. But then you wouldn't be able to see the D'addario name? Anyhow, thank youfor sharing your exploration and assembly fumbles! By far the most entertaining video I've seen on this product! 😃👍
That’s a great idea! I’ll try it
@@TheGuitarGeek i like that you discovered that there is adjustable feet. in another video, the person noted that a shallower power supply may be needed to fit under the board. I wonder if the adjustable feet might help with this? Oh, your video was the first to show how the wire management works. other have just clipped them in and that was it. I really appreciate your attention to detail.
@@driverbass1554 thanks for the feedback!
I have a 10 and a 5 board. No expand board gimmicks. Switch out worst pedal of 5 or 10 and replace with new awesome. Then arrange in correct order. Because it matters.
Well that was fun... I too adore putting things together. Or equally repairing them after dismantling them and putting them (hopefully) back together. You obviously did a cracking job because they're out of stock already!
Thanks Matt. I might take it apart every now and then just to have fun building again
@@TheGuitarGeek Perhaps you need to build your own board from Lego 🤣
You need to be very careful about what power supply that you purchase OR already own. I have a walrus audio Aetos and it's not because of the size but the height and no way in hell it can go under this board. All I could do is mount it on top which kind of defeats the whole purpose and back the board went. Not a fault of the board per se but I think a lot of power supplies will not work because of the lack of depth. Just a small warning to consider before you purchase one.
I think he likes putting stuff together.
"Push those downs and make it easier".🤣🤣🤣
Seriously, thank you for taking the time to assemble it.....sausage fingers and all. 😉
The Addario’s engineers did an Amazing Job Indeed.
….I will go for the Expand 2!
I know Is Pricey🤔… but It looks that it will last you for a live time!
Especially Now days when everything is made to last 5 years!
Like this a lot. Not the fiddly assembly or the price, though. Still might buy it.
If you have the problem this solves, the price will be forgotten after a while
@@TheGuitarGeek Wise words, indeed (for which you and your channel are rightfully known). Actually, I have indeed longed for such a solution in the past, having a severe case of Pedalitis that leads to occasional rounds of Pedal Detox, hence a growing and shrinking of my board. Curious to now check out this board and see if there are L or XL sizes available for bigger boards. That would be a godsend, particularly when alternately using my huge, vintage, 5-knob DMM for a while and then removing it from the board for a while.
7:00 Trick question. What pedal is missing from behind him?
Is there space underneath for a power supply?
Yes there is... Sorry for missing that part out.
@@TheGuitarGeek Not much space....doubtful
@@TheGuitarGeek hello, can I fit a Truetone one spot CS7 under it?
I have the large one and it kills it for me. I change pedals a lot.
Great news! I will try the new one at some point.
The thing is.. i have dual lock on all of my pedals already
Good job on the video, but not a fan of the expando. Like you said to expensive, where do you put the power supply?
On the underside on other vids
some power supplies will fit underneath
Looks well-built but seems a bit expensive
Do you think he enjoys putting things together?
I couldn't tell by watching this video 🤣
I am getting really annoyed using this pedalboard while also being lead singer in a band, since all pedals are horizontal i have to step to the side to reach my pedals and move away from the mic, think i will get another one so i can have pedals going upwards.
The part where he struggles to get the internal screws in until he realizes that it...expands...lol
Now where is the fun in that? I like cutting wood and spray painting stuff :)
Nice, however me and my boss me-80 are a different coffee shop.
you mean... you don't need pedals?
Nice ... and - well - a tad on the dearer side ... This one could be nice for traveling: buy the bag & but some extra pedals in your suitcase ... or buy some during your journey.
Thanks a lot for letting me having fun by watching you having fun 🤣
You are welcome. It is certainly an investment rather than a tiny purchase.
waited for a year after the announcement and gave up. Got a board that was too big to fill the gaps later
They definitely announced this too soon.
X🐼 your tonal options
That took me too long to figure out...
TWSS
Gotta love Lego
I really do
@@TheGuitarGeek I would love the space for a Lego Millennium falcon the big one
use sond String lube
great idea.
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Wtf, they can't even assemble it. That a joke
It's useless, here's why.
1) every gig you will need to take off and put on the pedals.
2) say that's 5-7 minutes per setting up, then you need time to unplug it all again.
3) more opportunities for you to plug something wrong and then have to deal with that at a gig.
Let's say you do this 3-5 times a week. Well, you just lost a ton of time putting and taking off the same pedals.
It's better to get ONE size. Setup Once. Then you can easily take it out and put it back in your bag without having to do all the stuff I mentioned above. Let's set up time and more efficiency.
Why would you remove the pedals each time? The bag has enough space for the board in either its smaller or biggest size, as it comes with a spacer/divider. You just disconnect the power, unplug your input and output and pack it into the bag.
British people know what legos are?
Lego comes from Denmark, it’s not that far from the UK mate