PedalPCB forums appreciation thread

[Guilherme Collateral]

The other day I was thinking about how much I appreciate this community, this is by far my favorite forum on anything. There is always something funny, interesting and new to read about and learn - and I'm not talking about just the build reports, which are very inspiring. Thanks everybody!

 

[Nostradoomus]

Besides a few things on reddit, and an IG just for pedal building stuff, this is my real outside world connection. Best spot on the net for sure.

 

[pingpongcomputer]

Agreed, I love this place, I'm pretty new and still learning and it's been a great help in addition to fun/funny, and interesting. I've been frantically working on a design to try to release as a commercial pedal and haven't posted much lately but I'm starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

 

[PunchySunshine]

This forum has been an absolute gem for me! The best bit I've learned here is to calm down and approach troubleshooting more methodically rather than emotionally. I love the various facets and rabbit holes of top end knowledge and high quality opinions that are just a quick post away. TBH this forum really just let's me know that I'm not alone with all these obsessions.
On a side note, I hope Will and Fig are doing OK, I haven't seen those two around lately.

 

[CheapSuitG]

As a new builder, I have progressed MUCH faster than I would have on my own thanks to this forum.

If I have a questions, I search here first, if there is no answer I post here before googling it simply because I know the replies I get will be correct and without the bad attitude.

Thanks everyone for making this a great place!

 

[jcpst]

 

[Nostradoomus]

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[Vicious C]

I don’t do ANY Socail media, haven’t for 9 years. (I’m 39) and this is my favorite place on the web, thanks all

 

[zgrav]

I think a lot of more or less stumbled through the pandemic together. Solid group of folks that share interesting thoughts and keep my interest in new niches in this hobby.

 

[Gordo]

+1 on all the above. I've pulled back the reins on building in general but I always spend time sniffing around here to see what everyone has to say. I love this place and love all you folks.

 

[joeyd]

One of the things I really appreciate about this forum is how it stands in contrast to a lot of other spaces dedicated to equipment. Reading posts about pedals on the Gear Page is like reading a treatise by an 11th century monk on sorcery and magic. Reddit's guitarpedal sub is slightly better but still not great - still lots of praise of the mysterious and far too many fans of the JHS show. Discussion leans really heavily on using description borrowed from pedal marketing. PedalPCB seems to have a culture of skepticism that I gravitate toward.

I also really like when commercial builders come on to this forum trying to sling their bullshit magic diodes or over-engineered power filtering and the responses are ruthless. 10/10

 

[DailyDovetails]

I have really come to appreciate this forum over the last year. Everyone I have interacted with on here has been understanding, kind and supportive. It’s nice to be able to interact with other people who are deeply interested in things.

I spend most of my time working or with my family and I’m often the most knowledgeable person in both of those contexts at many things. Many people at work refer to me as either a wizard or guru lol. It’s nice to come on here and have people who can school me on guitar pedals. I have come much farther with my understanding of pedals and guitars in general since joining. Had it not been for this forum I may have lost interest.

 

[giovanni]

I don’t do ANY Socail media, haven’t for 9 years. (I’m 39) and this is my favorite place on the web, thanks all

I have been cutting down more and more as well. I shut down FB in 2016, IG a couple years ago and now I occasionally go on YT. But I keep coming back to this awesome forum. You guys are the best!

 

[HamishR]

I can't stand social media like FB, Insta, etc. They all become incredibly tedious (I don't GAF what you just had for dinner!) competitive and aggressive. Is this place social media?? If it is then I'm breaking all my rules!

 

[drgonzo1969]

Never been much for forums or social media. But I have been on this forum pretty much daily since I joined. I joined because I needed to troubleshoot a Proposition overdrive. I stayed because of the jokes and endless discovery of further rabbit holes. Also, I love when a good thread pops up and everyone jumps in. Or discovering old threads that are funnier than most Netflix standup comedy specials. Love this place. Love you dudes and dudettes. Stay excellent my friends. Thanks @Robert

 

[Nostradoomus]

One of the things I really appreciate about this forum is how it stands in contrast to a lot of other spaces dedicated to equipment. Reading posts about pedals on the Gear Page is like reading a treatise by an 11th century monk on sorcery and magic. Reddit's guitarpedal sub is slightly better but still not great - still lots of praise of the mysterious and far too many fans of the JHS show. Discussion leans really heavily on using description borrowed from pedal marketing. PedalPCB seems to have a culture of skepticism that I gravitate toward.

I also really like when commercial builders come on to this forum trying to sling their bullshit magic diodes or over-engineered power filtering and the responses are ruthless. 10/10

A distaste for charlatans is definitely part of what keeps me here

 

[Feral Feline]

A distaste for charlatans is definitely part of what keeps me here

Which Charlatans?
Why do you detest nee have distaste for them?



I kind of like all the Charlatans, new/old UK/US...

 

[Nostradoomus]

Which Charlatans?
Why do you detest nee have distaste for them?



I kind of like all the Charlatans, new/old UK/US...

Did I say The Charlatans?

 

[Feral Feline]

No, admittedly you didn't say The Charlatans, just lower-case charlatans. Indeed, they are lower-case the charlatans of which you speak.









Anyway... this community is awesome. I especially appreciate the RESPECT shown between members even though they may have differing musical tastes, varying tastes in effects, diverse tastes in humour, or uncommon culinary tastes, etc ...


Thank you all, for keeping the forum TASTY!

 

[darwin999]

I 100% concur with @Guilherme Collateral and all the above comments! @Robert definitely deserves kudos for setting the high quality with his PCBs, plus he sets the forum's tone/karma/spirit - yet somehow he does so with a light but deft touch. And of course, so do the numerous major contributors. Keep it up!