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Let’s face it — if you’re gigging in Ireland, your board needs to do three things:

a) survive rain,

b) fit on a tiny pub stage,

c) work every single time you hit the switch.

So whether you're just adding your first overdrive or building a monster rig to terrify your sound engineer, here’s everything your 2025 pedalboard needs — power, order, and good vibes — with gear we actually stock here at Musicmaker Dublin.



The best of them all - the EBS Runsten Power Brick

Power Is Everything (No, Seriously)

If your power is sketchy, your entire rig is a ticking time bomb. Don’t wait for that moment when your delay pedal starts growling like it’s possessed.

  • EBS Runsten Power Brick - The king. Clean, isolated power for up to 10 pedals, all whisper quiet, with a bonus USB port for charging your phone (or lighting a synth pad if you’re that guy). Stick it under the board and forget it exists — in the best way.
  • EBS Daisy Chains - Running a small board? Daisy it up! EBS chains are tidy, reliable, and way less janky than the crusty ones floating in the bottom of your gig bag.
  • Stagg Power Bricks + Supplies - Budget-friendly and handy for backups or small setups. Just don’t try to power a fuzz army with it. Good for the basics, not for pedal war.



Practically indestructible, the Pig Hog Lil Pigs Patch Cables

Cables & Patches: Never Overlook the Basics

If your signal path looks like spaghetti, sort it out. This is the unsung hero category — the cables that don’t go wrong.

  • EBS Patch Cables - Flat-head, different lengths, neat as you like. Ideal if you’re trying to squeeze ten pedals onto a board the size of a cereal box. Zero drama, solid tone.
  • Pig Hog Patch Cables - Chunky build, flat ends, and tougher than your uncle’s old Levis. Dependable AF.



Tiny but perfectly formed, the Mooer Micro Tuner

Tuners: Don’t Be That Guitarist

Yes, your ears are great. No, that doesn’t mean you can skip the tuner. Every board must start with one.

  • Mooer Micro Tuners — Perfect for when pedalboard space is tighter than a soundcheck at Fibber’s.

Pro tip: Micro tuners are a godsend on crowded boards. You can literally fit another pedal thanks to that little space saver.



Perfection. StageTrix Pedalboard Accessories

Pedalboard Accessories: The Secret Weapons

This is where pros and punters part ways.

  • Illuminous Gaff Tape - Mark your pedals before the house lights drop and you’re fumbling like a maniac during your ambient shoegaze set.
  • Pig Hog Cable Wraps - Want to look like you have your life together on stage? These wraps are magic.
  • Stagg Note Lights - Clip-on lights that actually work. Useful when tuning up backstage in the dark or trying to fix your rig mid-set. Keep one in your gig bag forever.



Everyone's favourite - Pedaltrain pedal boards at Musicmaker

The Pedalboard Itself

The unsung hero of your rig. Buy once, cry never.

  • Pedaltrain - Classic, rugged, road-tested. All sizes, all shapes. Plus room underneath for tidy power mounting. Gig life sorted.
  • RockBoard - Sleek, modular, German-built genius. Your pedals will sit on this like kings.
  • D’Addario - Great starter boards for first builds. Lightweight, tough, and often bundled with Velcro.




The Smart Irish Pedalboard in 2025

Let’s build the ideal board for the average gigging guitarist:

  • Whatever pedals you'll be having yourself


Why This Guide Matters (And Why We Wrote It)

Because Irish gigs are no joke. You’ve got bad stage lighting, uneven floors, frantic changeovers, and a sound tech who just said "you've got 90 seconds, mate."

That’s why we keep all this stuff in stock at Musicmaker — not just for the sake of it, but because we use it ourselves. On our boards. At our gigs. At open mics, support slots, pub residencies and late-night jams.

This isn’t gear for influencers. It’s gear for real musicians.




Come Build Your Board With Us

Pop into Musicmaker Dublin, throw your pedals on the counter, and we’ll help you build the most reliable, stage-ready board possible. From beginner setups to full touring rigs, we’ll get you sorted.


Stop tap dancing. Start tone crafting.

Let’s build your 2025 board the right way.


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