MoonTone FX / Pedalboard builder
Custom pedalboard builder in Jacksonville Beach, Florida
I build effects pedalboards for guitarists who care how their pedals work together, whether that is a stompbox board, a Quad Cortex setup or both. Every board is wired, labeled and documented.
What I build
Custom boards
A board built around your application. I wire it with your pedals, or source the pedals for you.
Builds on an existing board
A build on an off-the-shelf board that you supply or that I buy for you.
Quad Cortex and compact builds
Boards built around a Quad Cortex or Quad Cortex mini, plus small boards for players who want less to carry.
Documented, so you can maintain it
Every build is labeled: signal chain, MIDI channels and power outputs. When you change a pedal later, you know exactly what connects to what.
Boards from the bench
A few boards built and wired at MoonTone, from compact rigs to full chains.
The Stryfecta
Three Strymon pedals (BigSky, Timeline and Mobius) on an upper deck, over a lower tier of drive pedals and a Morningstar MC6 controller. The whole board is MIDI-controlled, and a hinged panel opens to show the power and wiring underneath.
The signal chain is engraved on the board: In, Fuzz, Comp, Mobius (pre), DDB, Boost, 123, Mustang, Iridium, Mobius (post), Deco, Timeline, Big Sky, Out (ST).
The Patriot
A red, white and blue board with a Morningstar controller up front and a full row of compact pedals behind it, all on a Cioks power platform. Everything has a place, a label and a short cable run.
Why MoonTone
I started building pedalboards in 2009, first for myself and then for musician friends who wanted their rigs set up for shows and studio sessions. MoonTone became an official company in 2024. My background is in engineering and product development, and I bring the same rigor to every build.
The same bench makes the Quad Cortex capture packs, so every pedal gets dialed in, wired and tested before it goes on a board. If your board needs a plan before a build, see signal chain consulting.
Questions about pedalboard builds
Can you build a board around a Quad Cortex?
Yes. I build boards around the Quad Cortex and Quad Cortex mini, and small compact boards for players who want less to carry. I also build stompbox boards and hybrids that mix modelers with analog pedals.
Can you use the pedals I already own?
Yes. I can wire a board with your pedals, or source the pedals for you. I can also build on an off-the-shelf board that you supply or that I buy for you.
Will I know what connects to what?
Yes. Every build is labeled with the signal chain, MIDI channels and power outputs, so when you change a pedal later you know exactly what connects to what.
How do I get a price?
Message MoonTone with the pedals you have and what you want from them, and you will get a quote. Ask about local pickup or delivery in the same message.
Where are you based?
On the bench in Jacksonville Beach, Florida.
Ask about a board
Message MoonTone with the pedals you have and what you want from them. You will get a quote.