The GPT-PRO pedalboard from Gator is an affordable solution that lets you fix your effect pedals in any arrangement you desire, so they will always be ready for that next gig. This wooden pedalboard is angled slightly towards the player and is large enough to accommodate around 12 effect pedals. What is more, a fixture for mounting a multi-pedal power supply is provided on the underside of the GPT-PRO, and the board comes complete with a black 600-denier nylon carrying case that features soft padding to protect your pedals during transport. The two spacious pockets on the front of the case are also perfect for storing all manner of other accessories.
The GPT-PRO features a sturdy plywood construction and black Tolex covering. It provides a 760x405mm surface for your pedals, which is completely covered with female hook-and-loop material and angled towards the player. Three long strips of male hook-and-loop tape are included to allow pedals to be fixed in place. Four holes for fixing screws are also provided on the underside of the board, allowing multi-pedal power supplies like the Gator G-Bus-8 and others of similar size to be permanently mounted. The power supply's output cables can be routed to the pedals via the two small slots at the upper edge of the board. The design of this pedalboard not only gives you more space for your pedals, it also lets you keep everything tidy and makes tangled cables a thing of the past.
Pedalboards in hardshell cases offer a high level of protection, but they are also heavier and more unwieldy. For this reason, a pedalboard like the Gator GPT-PRO with its padded nylon case is the ideal solution when you frequently have to carry your own pedals from A to B. The carrying case does not significantly incease the weight of the pedalboard, and it also offers space for all manner of extra accessories, like instrument cables, power cords, and even an additional effect pedal that might not fit into a hardshell case. All of this makes the Gator GPT-PRO the perfect choice for those who are willing to sacrifice a certain amount of protection in exchange for increased practicability - and want to save money at the same time.
Gator, or Gator Cases, is an American firm founded in 2000 by father-daughter team Jerry Freed and Crystal Morris in Tampa, Florida. Initially, Gator began with a modest range of moulded plastic guitar cases. From there, they expanded the product line to include case and bag solutions for the whole field of instruments and equipment. A wide variety is covered: Instruments, microphones, and all aspects of live performance, including lighting equipment. At the same time, products for other media areas such as photo and video are also available. All products are made of high-quality plastics, wood, textiles, and EVA materials. The Gator companies also include flight case manufacturer Viking Cases and guitar strap manufacturer Levy's Leathers Ltd., as well as Gator Rackworks and Gator Frameworks.
The GPT-PRO provides enough space for effect pedals of all sizes. 12 standard-size pedals (e.g. Boss compact effects) can easily be accommodated, with careful placement perhaps even 14. This of course depends on how much care you want to take when stepping on your pedals. One thing that is certain, however, is that most single effect pedals will have no problem fitting onto this board, all the more so because the hook-and-loop system makes configuration easy. Another advantage is that, if one of your pedals breaks down during a gig, you can easily remove it from the signal chain during a break in the set.