Sidecar for effects and tuner wanted

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 29 Mar 2023 9:02 pm

I need a platform for tuner and stompboxes to hang off the changer-side legs of my Mullen steel. Rather than reinventing the wheel, I bet someone here has already built that and hopefully has one they can sell me. Anyone have leads on that? TIA

Tommy Auldridge · Post by **Tommy Auldridge** » 30 Mar 2023 5:45 am

John: You're right. Someone already makes what you're looking for. I've bought two from him. One for my S-10 and one for my D-10. His name is Dale Hanson. Search for Best Dang Gizzmos. I think I found it through the Forum. Tommy.....

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 30 Mar 2023 6:49 am

I don't think he's doing that anymore.

Erv

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 30 Mar 2023 10:11 am

Thanks, Tommy and Erv, I'll track the info down.

Larry Allen · Post by **Larry Allen** » 30 Mar 2023 1:48 pm

Aloha John…not a sidecar but rebent/

modified Peterson leg holders..

Larry Allen · Post by **Larry Allen** » 30 Mar 2023 1:57 pm

Aloha John…not a sidecar but rebent/

modified Peterson leg holders..

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 30 Mar 2023 4:53 pm

Interesting setup, Larry! I need a flat platform, ideally hanging onto steel legs by gravity, I've seen that somewhere. I want an effect pedal and tuner on top, and a power strip underneath. My hunt continues...

Brian Lenherr · Post by **Brian Lenherr** » 31 Mar 2023 5:47 pm

Would something like this work for ya?

https://www.sweetwater.com/c399--Miscel ... WSHELF1115

Jim Pitman · Post by **Jim Pitman** » 18 Apr 2023 5:49 am

At one time GeorgeL made a plastic leg clip that I like. I made a holder for my Strobostomp tuner using it. Check out my post:
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I would hesitate using anything with metal leg clamps - likely will damage over time.

Jon Light (deceased) · Post by **Jon Light (deceased)** » 18 Apr 2023 6:17 am

The leg clips are available in the Forum store, now branded 'Show Pro'.

https://www.steelguitarshopper.com/accessories/?page=5

Jim Pitman · Post by **Jim Pitman** » 18 Apr 2023 10:16 am

Tx Jon. For anything bigger than a single effects pedal, I'd use two of those Sho-pro leg clamps, on for each leg. Some rivets, angle and sheet aluminum - Not to complicated really.

Mark McCornack · Post by **Mark McCornack** » 18 Apr 2023 8:08 pm

Hi John,
Here are a couple pictures of a little outboard I lashed up that I use all the time. Quite simple and I think the pictures are pretty self explanatory. The nice thing is it just slips over the legs and wedges securely in place without needing to tighten any fasteners. Gravity does the job quite well. Pops right out when your done. Maybe you could try making something like this?

Jim Pollard · Post by **Jim Pollard** » 19 Apr 2023 4:40 am

I love this idea Mark. Are the parts that touch the legs angled to match the leg angles or just straight? I can't tell from the perspective of the picture.

Ken Metcalf · Post by **Ken Metcalf** » 19 Apr 2023 7:33 am

Pedal Train Effects case and pedalboard.

https://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail ... -tour-case

Mark McCornack · Post by **Mark McCornack** » 19 Apr 2023 8:09 am

@ Jim Pollard

Hi Jim. Yes, the brackets that fit against the legs of the steel are angled. This makes it so the whole unit hooks itself inward against the legs with the downward gravitational forse. If you get the angle of the brackets the same as legs on the guitar, you will get a very snug fit in place yet easily removable if you lift it straight up. Simple but very effective.

Mark McCornack · Post by **Mark McCornack** » 19 Apr 2023 8:40 am

This may sound odd, but is anybody else seeing auto-scroll disabled, Just on this topic?

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 19 Apr 2023 10:55 am

It may just be this thread, Mark, but comments aren't auto line-breaking like normal, you have to scroll horizontally to read a longer comment. I blame you!

I like your design, I've been planning to craft the angled bracket that lodges itself to guitar legs with a metal bracket, same way Bessdang Gizmos did it, but maybe wood is a little easier to craft?

John McClung · Post by **John McClung** » 19 Apr 2023 11:01 am

Photos of Bessdang Gizmos Slyde Car:

David Farrell · Post by **David Farrell** » 28 Apr 2023 8:51 pm

I have my pedals (MXR & MXR mini) in the sidecar of my steelers choice seat.
They live there & don't ever move.
The regular MXR size pedal fits perfectly & stays in place. The other pedals (mini sizes) are plugged in on either side of the regular size MXR & stay put.
Message me if you want pics. I love my set up. Its' super easy to use & gig with.

Barry Coker · Post by **Barry Coker** » 29 Apr 2023 3:28 am

I made this up to use with a 12" speaker cab as a lightweight rig.

Barry

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