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SKB PS-55 Pedalboard Review

SKB PS-55 Pedalboard – There are some people who think that the pedalboard is just a place to arrange effects that will be used for live performances or recordings to make it look neater and more attractive. But it turns out that there are also those who have a further perspective than that, that’s why many professional pedalboard makers don’t just make it look attractive.

SKB PS-55 is one of the high-end pedalboards in the market that tries to provide all the features players need for a pedalboard into one product; ranging from good design, and durable cases, to power systems and other electronic devices that make it easier for every player, especially guitarists, to utilize this object.

Review of SKB PS-55 Pedalboard

 

SKB PS-55 Pedalboard Features

  • Hardtop cover
  • Rotomolded for durability
  • Two 1.3 amp VAC jacks for pedals from Digitech and Line 6
  • Comfortable rubber over-molded cushioned handle
  • Two variable DC jacks for any voltage from 4 V to 12 V
  • One 18 VDC jack for MXR EVH Flanger, etc.
  • Four standard 9VDC jacks for Boss, Electro-Harmonix, etc.
  • One 24 VDC jack for boutique and vintage pedals
  • All DC jacks have polarity switches
  • Two 9/12 VDC jacks for more boutique and vintage pedals
  • All power outputs are completely isolated, filtered, regulated
  • Built-in cable tester
  • All power outputs include short circuit protected
  • Includes headphone amp and buffered preamp
  • Includes angled mounting surface for easier reach
  • Includes cable management system for easy cable routing
  • Detachable main power cord with international power supply
  • Power cables included
  • Capable of “true stereo” setup (route pedals to the front AND effect loops of two different amps)

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SKB PS-55 Pedalboard provides true stereo outs (with two loop effects), an easy-to-use cable management system with a built-in power system; 2 outputs 9vAC (1.3 A), 2 DC (4-12v), 4 outs 9vDC, 18vDC, 24vDC, and also 2 pieces of 9&12v DC. Also provided a socket for headphones and also a buffer line power to extend the life of the cable and also a cable tester. And don’t forget the warranty provided by this brand; which is 1 million miles for the case and 5 years for the electronic device that comes with it.

This object measures 29” x 20.5” and weighs 22 lbs (approximately 10 kg) including the hard case. The given design makes it easier for us to route all the cables that we will use; from the power cable to the connector jack for effects.

Overall, this thing works very well in protecting the effects that we use from collisions to the electricity supply that enters our effect circuit. Maybe a high-end class pedalboard like this is not for everyone. However, for guitarists who want a reliable pedalboard and are looking for a more cost-effective long-term pedalboard, this pedalboard is highly recommended to have.

 

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