How many pedals is TOO many . . .

Paul_C

I found myself looking at pedals on Reverb earlier, despite having decided I don't need anything else right now, so to help me avoid unnecessary purchases (even cheap EHX ones) I have filled up the remaining spaces on my fourth stand with all the remaining pedals I have.

So the chain is currently :

Vox - Tonelab ST
Boss - RC-1 Loop Station
Parasit Studios - Into The Unknown
EQD - Data Corrupter
Parasit Studios - Arcadiator
Line 6 - Liqua Flange
Danelectro - Cool Cat Transparent OD V2
Ampeg - Scrambler (Fuzzdog kit)
EHX - Pocket Metal Muff
Behringer - FX600 multiFX (modded by Simon The Magpie)
Barge Concepts - VFB-X Feedback Looper
Korg - Miku
SubDecay - Vitruvian Mod
EHX - PitchFork
Digitech - Obscura
Line 6 - DM4
EQD - Spatial Delivery
EQD - Arpanoid
smallsound/bigsound - Team Awesome Fuzz Machine
Recovery Pedals - Cutting Room Floor
Dwarfcraft - Grazer
Montreal Assembly - Count To 5 (#1)
Dr Scientist - BitQuest (only one now)
EQD - Afterneath
Montreal Assembly - Count To 5 (#2)
Digitech - The Weapon (usually on sitar mode)
Alexander Pedals - Syntax Error
EQD - Rainbow Machine
Red Panda - Particle
Mr Black - Gilamondo
Catalinbread - CSIDMAN
Pigtronix - Quantum Time Modulator
Drolo - Stamme[n]
Line 6 - Otto Filter
Old Blood Noise Endeavours - Procession

plus a Boss RC-50 waiting to be plugged in either at the beginning (instead of the RC-1) or at the end, and an EHX 8 Step Program. Guitar can be replaced with a Korg Microkorg or an Electro Faustus - Drone Thing (with Magpie mod)

All the above are running on a multitude of power supplies but somehow there is virtually no noise to be heard with everything off but with a guitar plugged in and the volume on full. Which is nice.

So, for all those playing straight into a hot valve amp, is 35 too many ?

meltedbuzzbox

Yes 35 is too many. 
But I imagine it is much fun

Jez6345789

Do people actually appreciate your playing or just marvel at your intricate footwork?  LOL
Its a different world these days, If I had a pedal board could think about 4 I would want on it.

In all honesty,  currently I own three pedals and never use them, I get all the tones and effects I need out of the Kemper but my needs are very modest.  That said would love to hear all the tones you get out of this. 

RaymondLin

Surely You need a forklift to pick that up

Paul_C

RaymondLin said:

Surely You need a forklift to pick that up

I guess you'd need something to move it all at once, but it's not going anywhere.

Jez6345789 said:

Do people actually appreciate your playing or just marvel at your intricate footwork?
That said would love to hear all the tones you get out of this. 

No need for intricate footwork as I mostly use my hands. I'm not sure many appreciate the noises but I have lots of fun.
The results can be found on YouTube as Sonic Koalas.

Paul_C

I'll post a proper picture tomorrow, but imagine that the stand on the right is now full.
 

Jonathanthomas83

Paul_C said:

Jez6345789 said:

Do people actually appreciate your playing or just marvel at your intricate footwork?
That said would love to hear all the tones you get out of this. 

No need for intricate footwork as I mostly use my hands. I'm not sure many appreciate the noises but I have lots of fun.
The results can be found on YouTube as Sonic Koalas.

Love that setup, man. Some incredible pieces of gear. Enjoy - I'll keep an eye on your videos!

VJIves

Still can't believe you don't have a Judder, Paul.

Paul_C

One day. . . it's been on the list, then off, and I feel right now I'd be better off exploring some of the extremes of what I have and tinkering with others that have remained un-tinkered-with for ages.

Gadget

@VJIves @Paul_C

MWFX has some slight-seconds Judders at 20% off at the mo.

Gadget

Paul_C said: ... So, for all those playing straight into a hot valve amp, is 35 too many ?

I wouldn't worry about it... I think there'll be plenty of people around here with more than that. Of course, they're all sick too, but...

Fez

Have you ever switched them all on? Usually sounds pants but could be good for a laugh.

fandango

(N+1)/([guitar]*[amp_type])=too many

where n=great tone.

does that help?

Paul_C

Fez said:

Have you ever switched them all on? Usually sounds pants but could be good for a laugh.

Not for a while - I'll see what I can do next week.