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So, tons of sales happening today, and I wanted to join in! I want to announce a President’s Sale on PLS Pedal Label System for EffectsBay readers! For today, I’ll be selling these for $6.95 (plus shipping) – that is $3 off the regular price per pack. Sale will end at midnight tonight! To purchase, please click here to purchase at sale price.

For those of you not familiar with Pedal Labels, it’s a label where you can mark and verify your settings and apply directly to the pedal. Now, nothing new with that idea at all, people have been doing this for years, but the difference is the material. For years, people have been using various forms of adhesive tape (masking, gaffers, painters, etc) or using mailing labels and drawing the knob placements either with tick marks or drawing circles, etc). There are a few issues with this, and the people that have been doing this will know what I’m talking about.

The first problem is that those tapes leave adhesive residue when peeled (aka: gunk). Some tapes, like masking tape, when left on over time, will literally turn to cement and are a mess when it comes to removing. Mailing labels are paper with a strong adhesive and usually peeling these will result in tearing, which again leads to a mess. Our Pedal Labels use a low tack adhesive that allows for the label to stick firm on the pedal, but can be peeled off clean. When I say “clean”, I mean it peels without tearing and no residue is left behind. I wanted this feature since settings change and sometimes you want to update those setting. It’s a cinch to remove the old label and apply a new fresh one. I also wanted this in case you wanted to sell the pedal, etc and this will make it much easier to clean and sell.

The next problem is the look. When using mailing labels or tape and draw circles or checks it often doesn’t look very pro. Granted some people will pull out the slide rule and compass and dial it in, but most people will just whip out the Sharpie and draw circles. The Pedal Labels has a consistent ‘knob’ template with a center dot. Simply use a ruler or go free hand and draw a line from the center point to the edge.  A consistent look will help keep the labels looking ‘tight’ on the pedals.

The Pedal Label pack consists of the following labels:

3 Ibanez 4 knob labels
3 Ibanez 3 knob labels
3 MXR Wide 2 knob labels
3 MXR 1 knob labels
9 MXR 2 knob labels
12 MXR 3 knob labels
9 Boss 4 knob labels
9 Boss 3 knob labels
6 Toggle labels
54 single knob labels

The pedal pack will come with the above labels on 6 individual 9″x4″ sheets.

Now, it is important to note, that the ‘styles’ of labels do not require that type of pedal. For example a MXR 3 knob label will fit perfectly on any 3 knob single size enclosure that many boutique pedals use. The manufacturer listing is there only to identify the widths and styles of what those labels can fit. The single knob labels are great for complex pedals that require more knobs than any of the preset labels. For example, in the photo above – there is a Strymon Blue Sky Reverberator that uses a MXR 3 knob with 2 single knobs. The pedal to the far right is a Tim Overdrive. I only needed to mark 2 knobs, so I used 2 single knob labels on that pedal.

For a more information on the Pedal Label System – check out PedalLabels.com

For a great review – check out the following guest review – “Guest Review: Effects Bay Brand Pedal Setting Labels by A. Bovara“

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Looking over various Pedal Line Friday submissions and many pro pedal board breakdowns, I’ve seen multiple ways to mark and record the settings on pedals. Usually, you see good old masking tape or gaffers tape on the pedals themselves. Sometimes you see mailing labels like Avery labels, etc. Often the tape leaves gunk behind and or tears depending on the age of the tape on the pedal. Avery labels are really hard to remove and can damage your pedals, etc.

I wanted to create something that guitarist could use but address these problems. I went in search of a sticker that sticks… but removes easily. It was a challenge to find something that once applied won’t move or shift on the pedal, but as soon as you want to remove it or replace the label with new setting values, would come off very easily. I believe we found a great solution to this problem.

I also wanted something that looked good. Not just hand drawn circles or simple check marks next to the knobs, etc. like you often see, but something that complimented the pedal nicely.  I created pre-defined formats that could be applied to various pedals including boutique styles, etc.

The label system is super easy. Look at your pedal and note how many knobs and if there is an appropriate label for that manufacturer. For example there is a Boss 4 knob version. You would use a Sharpie (or other permanent marker) and draw a line from the center point out to the edge (ruler makes it tight!). After your settings have been marked on the label remove it from the sheet and apply it to the pedal. If it’s not straight, no worries, it peels off, then re-apply.

If you have an odd-ball pedal, no problem, you can use single knob labels and apply those, or use another style. For example, MXR 3 knob will work for many of the 3 knob boutique pedal enclosures out there.

Another great feature is the ability to set multiple settings. You might need to track multiple settings on a single knob. Color markers could be used to identify the different preset needed.

So you’re thinking of labeling some pedals – how do you get your hands on these? I’m offering a label pack that will get you the following labels:

3 Ibanez 4 knob labels
3 Ibanez 3 knob labels
3 MXR Wide 2 knob labels
3 MXR 1 knob labels
9 MXR 2 knob labels
12 MXR 3 knob labels
9 Boss 4 knob labels
9 Boss 3 knob labels
6 Toggles labels
54 single knob labels

This should cover many of the average boards out there, and still have extra labels in hand. Having extras is the whole point. Next month, you don’t like your previous settings.. peel off the label add a new one. Simple.

You get all 111 stickers for only $9.95 + shipping! You can order by clicking the ‘Buy Now’ below. Shipping will be calculated via PayPal.

Looking forward to seeing some of these labels on upcoming Pedal Line Fridays!

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