SKB PS55 Professional Pedal Management System

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* * * * * * * * * * 1 out of 10

"If you play live this is NOT for you."

Feature:
The features are more gimmicky than useful. Having 2 FX loops could be useful if they didnt add noise to the signal. Cable tester is nice. Headphone out is pointless. It's called the STAGE FIVE - thus it's meant to be ON STAGE. When would I be wearing headphones on stage...

Quality:
1 tour and one of the latches came loose. SKB is sending me a new latch, but im going to have to find a way to install it because it requires a pop rivet gun. Its next to impossible to install yet not sturdy enough to last 1 tour...go figure

Value:
Expensive for breaking on its first tour. Would work well at home, but then why would you need a pedal board at home?

Desirability:
the appeal fooled me into buying it.

Sound:
If you are going to play live and loud then do not use any of the inputs. They create extra noise that's very noticeable at loud volumes. The power itself is ok, it too adds a little noise. Not the cleanest power stage, but the main input and the effects loops add extra noise. I just use this for power.

Ease of Use:
Forget the power, forget the wiring, forget it all. If you are going to be playing live in clubs, bars, etc then its going to be a little dark. You're also going to want to pack up your expensive pedals after playing. THERE IS A HUGE PROBLEM. IT IS EXTREMELY DIFFICULT TO CLOSE. There are 2 tiny "hooks" in the back and you have to align the lid properly to connect it to the board. Its a difficult process and several times it's taken me MINUTES to do. Sometimes you are fortunate enough to open for a large band and play to lots of people. They will want you to remove yourself from the stage as quickly as possible. You will struggle with packing up your pedals with this product. If you play live, be warned!

Support:
No questions asked - they will send me the new part. A 10 for support would be if they paid for shipping out to their facility to fix it themselves. If that were the case then they'd be a lot more confident about the quality of their cases.

Overall:
It has a 5 year warranty and i lasted me less than a month. Sometimes I feel like music gear companies don't actually play music. If SKB did a real field test with this pedal board then it never would have made it past testing. The latches and hooks in the back are a design flaw.

Submitted: 12/1/2008

Style of Music: Rock Metal

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* * * * * * * * * * 10 out of 10

"Everything you need and lot of stuff you thought you didn't but will find yourself grateful you found it here!"

Feature:
No other pedal board out there gives you so many options. I have several different pedals from different manufacturers and some require different voltage; this thing took care of the problem. The power bay on this board offers different options to power anything up to 18 VDC! Not to mention it has two variable power outlets that go from 4VDC - 12VDC. Really cool thing about this is that it lets you simulate a "half dead" battery; great for distortion pedals!

Quality:
SKB is well known for their cases and this pedal board / case (ain't that cool?) is no exception. Quality is the highest and this thing will stand any road trip, tour, etc...

Value:
I know that at first sight 300 dls might seem like a lot, but it is definitely worth it. All the features on this board you will not find it anywhere else for this price. It really is a professional board without the "custom made" price tag.

Desirability:
I wasn't sure at first if I wanted the board for one reason; the price tag, but I decided to go ahead and try it out. Now that I have it all set up and have actually played on a gig with it I find myself grateful that the guys at SKB put so much effort while designing this board, all the features put together make this board a very desirable item. Not to mention that the cable concealing system is an amazing extra touch!

Sound:
I bought this pedal board a about a week ago, and I love it!!! For sound really I'm rating the board's patch bay. No signal loss (or at least nothing noticeable, and I have a VERY picky ear).

Ease of Use:
When I took it out of the box it looked overwhelming!! so many inputs/outputs and power outlets, but in the end it turned out to be a piece of cake to set up.

Support:
Haven't really needed it for this product, but I did needed it for another case and customer service is great!

Overall:
Oh this will definitely stay with me and will be until it breaks (kinda hard to believe it could) and even then, I'd buy a new one.

Submitted: 6/29/2008

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Description
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The SKB PS55 Professional Pedal Management System pedalboard that has been designed to accommodate any possible configuration of pedals.

(2) 1.3 amp VAC jacks for powering pedals from Digitech and Line 6, etc; (2) variable DC jacks to allow any voltage from 4-12 volts, simulate and "almost" dead battery, (4) standard 9 VDC jacks for Boss, Electro-Harmonix, etc, (1) 18 VDC jack for MXR EVH Flanger, etc. (1) 24 VDC jack for boutique and vintage pedals and (2) 9/12 VDC jacks to accommodate additional boutique and vintage pedals. All DC jacks have polarity switches so center negative or center positive is not a problem with the SKB-PS-55 Stagefive Professional Pedalboard.

The power is filtered, regulated and short circuit protected with a detachable main power cord with a 115/230 VAC power supply so you can travel internationally.

The stagefive Professional Pedalboard is covered by the SKB Million Mile Guaranty on the case and a five year warranty on the electronics.

Features

Rotomolded for durability

Hardtop cover

Comfortable rubber over-molded cushioned handle

Two 1.3 amp VAC jacks for pedals from Digitech and Line 6

Two variable DC jacks for any voltage from 4 V to 12 V

Four standard 9VDC jacks for Boss, Electro-Harmonix, etc.

One 18 VDC jack for MXR EVH Flanger, etc.

One 24 VDC jack for boutique and vintage pedals

Two 9/12 VDC jacks for more boutique and vintage pedals

All DC jacks have polarity switches

All power outputs are completely isolated, filtered, regulated

All power outputs include short circuit protected

Built-in cable tester

Includes headphone amp and buffered preamp

Includes cable management system for easy cable routing

Includes angled mounting surface for easier reach

Capable of "true stereo" setup (route pedals to the front AND effect loops of two different amps)

Detachable main power cord with international power supply

Power cables included

Technical Info

Exterior Length: 29.0000 in, 73.6600 cm

Exterior Width: 20.5 in, 52.07 cm

Exterior Depth: 6.0 in, 15.24 cm

Pedal Mount Length: 26.0 in, 66.04 cm

Pedal Mount Width: 13.5 in, 34.29 cm

Lid Depth: 5.5 in, 13.97 cm

Shipping Weight: 24.0 lb, 10.8862 kg

Product Weight: 22.5 lb, 10.2058 kg


Pedalboard with jacks for 4/12/9/18/24 VDC power. Onboard cable tester, headphone amp, and DC polarity switches. Includes power cables.

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