Dual Lock Vs Velcro Pedalboard

Attaching structured surfaces using only black dual lock is a good way to attach equipment to the underside of a pedalboard frame.

Dual lock vs velcro pedalboard.

No more messing around with velcro that won t hold o. Dual lock is also available in 3 or 4 different strengths which most people don t know. The black dual lock s adhesive is designed for coarse or structured surfaces making it a real lifesaver when dealing with cioks power supplies and their structured finishes. In this video i explain how you can use 3m dual lock to securely attach your pedals to your pedal board.

I use 3m dual lock for a variety of purposes but my primary use is as pedalboard tape when making guitar pedalboards. I unscrew the base plate on mooer pedals and flip it over. I use this heavy duty version of the dual lock product for attaching power supplies and other support devices to the underside of the pedal board. I doubt the adhesive is radically different between dual lock and velcro but the bond to the receiving surface is certainly stronger with dual lock.

The heavy duty velcro works fine for most applications and is much easier to work with if you change pedals frequently. Dual lock is stronger but not readily available local home improvement or hardware stores anymore.