DUO 17 Templeboard - Gunmetal

This is an awesome pedal-board! There are much cheaper options out there- but IMO very few that have the flexibility of this brand. There are many 'modules' that you can purchase that make wiring easier. I am not strong at soldering so this is nice. The modules make setup at the gig so much easier - that is the goal! I use this for my keyboard setup. I am going to purchase another for my guitar rig!

Ive used several boards and board sizes, but this is my favorite of the brands I’ve tried. Being able to use some modules is awesome. I do use the temple plates and like that system.

I was looking for a fairly small portal board that would hold my Boss volume pedal and this worked perfectly.

It’s pricey but worth it. Love it. No cons on this pedalboard.

It's just a piece of stamped metal. Pretty expensive, really. Should probably at least come with a starter pack of things to actually use it.

For the most part, I am OK with this product (Duo 17 model with carry case). The build quality is pretty solid, and the idea of the attachment plates to avoid sticky Velcro is a good idea...in theory. While they do work as expected, you are forced to work within the available holes on the main board. This doesn't seem like a limitation, but I found the hold pattern actually limited my placement options a lot. They mounts are kind of expensive, and I think they should include some for their price of the package. The mounts are a big selling feature, and if you swap pedals often (don't we all?) they can be convenient if your board can accommodate them. Initially, I wanted a small pedal board for small stage foot print and storage. I measured my pedals arrangement and thought the Duo 17 would be wide enough, but in retrospect I wish I went larger. The Temple Boards website has a configuration app, but it is NOT accurate. Some pedals are not to scale when trying different board sizes. You also have to anticipate your cable needs, and the holes to route them. The main panel of the board has holes to accommodate patch cables, but they are too small to route an AC power cable, as I did for one of my multi-effect units. The solution was to run the AC cable and wire a plug onto it. The bottom feet are small, and mounted with tiny screws. These are bound to get stripped off over time. I think much larger feet and larger screws are mandatory for a pedalboard. Some power supplies may be too tall underneath the board with stock feet, so taller feet may provide the clearance you need. The side panels have to be removed to access the smaller side ports for adding some accessories. I added the optional $50 AC receptacle, which is also held in by tiny screws. Some reviewers have stated these screws fail quickly and recommend drilling through the side panel and mounting with bolts. I don't understand why they chose such tiny screws, as they are a potential point of failure. To their credit, Temple Boards offers a range of modules that expand the capability of the board. They are not cheap, but could be worth while depending on your needs and board configuration. The carry bag that I received is adequate, but NOT heavy duty. The main zipper looks solid, but the compartment zipper is very light weight, so treat it carefully to avoid it failing. I wish there was more protective rubber on the bottom and corners, as I predict this bag will show signs of wear quickly. The main advantages of this bag is that it is lighter and less expensive than a road case. Obviously, it won't offer the same level of protection, and I wish there was thick padding on the area that covers the pedals. Again, use with caution and it should be OK for a while. In conclusion, its an OK board, and I'd probably like it more if I had bought a larger one. However, all the other design issues would still remain, so I doubt my star rating would change.