The Furman SPB-8 is the first pedalboard designed with the working professional in mind. The power cable is NOT detachable.
16 People rated this product : 6 out of 10
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8 out of 10
Feature:
The only accessories with this pedal board is a few power cables for your pedals and the soft case - which won't last a busy schedule over a year. My handles vinyl/leather wraps have ripped off and the zipper is about to die. I need to find a new case.
Quality:
This pedal board is built like a tank. It's kind of heavy, but it is very solid. I particularly like the amount of space and the built in power supply. The onw thing I do not like about the board is how the power cable exits the power supply case vertically up through the case, rather than out the side. The cable is rather thick and can easily get in the way of your pedals. I tuck the cable under the pedal board's corner... It doesn't wobble when I do that.
Value:
On sale - absolutely worth it. If I was going to buy it new, I would buy the SPB-8C - its got a hard shell case!
Desirability:
Furman is well respected name brand. I do appreciate owning a "Furman".
Sound:
With the pedals correctly cabled in the appropriate order based on where each pedal is in the chain, this board is very quiet - it doesn't get in the way of the signal or sound whatsoever.
Ease of Use:
The patch bay DOES work! Be sure to read the instructions. There are different options based on your particular needs. Looking at it without reading about it might not get you the satisfaction you hope for. It's not a perfectly intuitive patch bay - it's pretty good, but it's easy to get confused.
Support:
I have not dealt with Furman yet... although at the moment I'm waiting to hear from them regarding getting a new soft case.
Overall:
I'll probably end-up using this until I know I've beaten on it long enough... perhaps a few years, maybe longer - or until a better pedal board comes around.
Submitted: 3/6/2007
Style of Music: Rock, Blues-Jump Blues, Rockabilly, Classic R&B, all types of Country









9 out of 10
Feature:
The materials it included were multiple power cables. Unfortunately, it didn't come with any velcro or patch cables (but then again, I haven't seen one that has offered those).
Quality:
This product seems like it's made very well. The only thing I question is the reliability of the gig bag. I've heard horror stories of the handles ripping off over extended gigging. The pedalboard is built like a rock and, like Boss pedals, should survive a nuclear explosion.
I've noticed no problems from the jacks; they seem sturdy and reliable enough for me. I'm a set it and forget it kind of guy... I'll hook it up and once I'm done, I won't mess with it.
Value:
It's pricey, but I feel you get what you pay for. If you want quality power conditioning, a powerful mono/stereo pedal routing system... it delivers in spades.
It deducts points for the gig bag, but it looks like for the most part Furman nailed it.
I paid $220 for it a while back and don't regret it.
Desirability:
It looks professional and for a very good reason... it "is" professional. It looks sleek and powerful and it does exactly what it sets out to do.
Sound:
It's a pedalboard. I notice no added noise, hiss or humb associated with it. Many professionals rely on Furman power conditioners in their rack setups and as a big pedal user, I rely on this board to give me the purest power conditioning possible.
Overall:
This product works great. One thing I noticed is that with big pedals like the Hughes & Kettner stuff, some of the Line 6 stuff, wah pedals etc. there isn't lots of room to fit other pedals in. A bit more space might not be a bad idea. A more well built gig bag might be a thing to consider as well.
If this product were lost or stolen, I would consider a SKB PS-45 (it looks like it has virtually everything one could possibly ask for).
I love the power conditioning, looks, and durability.
I dislike the gig bag and wish there was a bit more space (although it does hold my 7 pedals fine right now).
Submitted: 9/6/2005
Style of Music: Rock, Blues, Fusion
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