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Description

Struggling to manage your pedal setup between gigs? The Furman SPB-8C Stereo Pedal Board is here to streamline your performance preparation. This robust pedalboard is designed for musicians who need a reliable and efficient way to transport and power their effects. With its heavy-duty construction, the SPB-8C can withstand the demands of the road, ensuring your setup remains secure from the studio to the stage.

The ingenious design of the SPB-8C includes a toroidal transformer, which delivers ultra-low-noise performance, eliminating the hum often associated with power supplies. With eight individually isolated 9VDC outlets and four widely spaced AC outlets, this pedalboard accommodates a variety of effects and "wall wart" adapters, providing clean and consistent power to your entire rig. The integrated stereo patch bay makes complex setups a breeze, allowing you to route signals with ease and flexibility.

The included hardshell case protects your gear during transport and features a retractable handle and inline skate wheels for effortless mobility. This means you can keep your pedals connected and ready to play as soon as you arrive, saving valuable setup time.

Key Features:

  • Sturdy construction with a polycarbonate platform and extruded aluminum chassis
  • Eight individually isolated 9VDC outlets with short circuit protection
  • Four widely spaced 120 VAC outlets for bulky adapters
  • Integrated stereo patch bay for flexible routing
  • Ultra-low-noise toroidal transformer
  • Durable polyethylene hardshell case with retractable handle and wheels
  • Heavy-duty latches keep your gear secure during transport

Reviews

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Furman SPB-8C Stereo Pedal Board.

Features and functionality

  • The Furman SPB-8C includes a mono and stereo effects loop, allowing for a diverse range of connectivity options beyond typical amp setups.

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  • It functions as a patchbay, enabling all pedals to remain connected on the board while facilitating send/return connections from a centralized location.

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Use cases and applications

  • The board's effects loop can be utilized for running ampless setups or integrating with another pedalboard or effects rack.

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  • The effects loop on the board allows for splitting the pedalboard in half, placing time-based effects after the amp's overdrive for better tonal control.

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  • The SPB-8C's wheeled design is particularly suited for musicians needing to transport their pedalboard frequently via public transport, offering convenience without sacrificing board size.

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User experience

  • Users find the manual's diagram unclear, requiring additional effort to understand cross-patching between left and right sides for amplifier effects loops.

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  • Users highlight the convenience of pairing the SPB-8C with a luggage cart or a Rock n Roller cart to efficiently transport additional equipment like amps and guitars.

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  • Some users are considering disassembling the SPB-8C to explore internal components, indicating a curiosity about its construction and potential for customization.

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Build quality

  • Owners praise the Furman SPB-8C's hard shell case with built-in wheels, describing it as "bulletproof" and highly durable from extensive use over a decade.

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Mods and upgrades

  • The power supply from the Furman SPB-8C can be removed and repurposed for custom pedalboards, providing a cost-effective power solution for DIY projects.

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substation7

Good pedal board, but the power supply sucks

Good solidly built case and pedalboard, however, the power supply is nearly useless. The design is very simplistic and does not provide good RFI/EMF filtering and it is severely underpowered for use with modern pedals.

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See how Brian Cook uses Furman SPB-8C Stereo Pedal Board

Brian Cook

Bassist, Keyboardist

Botch

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Russian Circles 8/9/12.

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See how Kevin Skaff uses Furman SPB-8C Stereo Pedal Board

Kevin Skaff

Guitarist

A Day to Remember

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Kevin used a Furman pedal board during his band's 2010 tour, according to this diagram. Kevin was interviewed for this guitar rig layout.

See how Erin Burke-Moran uses Furman SPB-8C Stereo Pedal Board

Erin Burke-Moran

Guitarist

Caspian

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At 0:50, Erin's pedalboard can be seen. He used the Furman SPB-8 in September of 2015 before switching and reorganizing with a different pedalboard in late January of 2016.

See how Tim D'eon uses Furman SPB-8C Stereo Pedal Board

Tim D'eon

Singer, Guitarist

Wintersleep

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Pedalboard at 3:14

Album Usage

The Furman SPB-8C Stereo Pedal Board has been featured on the following albums:

Genre Usage

Based on how artists on Equipboard use this gear, it is most commonly found in the following genres.

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