Foam in old MXR pedals.

[JCM1959]

I scored a nice blue boxed MXR 10 band graphic EQ today.  I cracked open the cse when I got home and seems I might be the first one to open it up.  The foam in the inside of the back plate is really nasty and starting to crumble.  Anyone know of a source where I can get similar foam?  I have a couple more old MXR boxes that need the same.  Would also like to get some of the foam/rubber for the backs of the pedals also.

Thanks.

[smccusker]

I have three old mxr pedals and the foam in all of them has completely disintegrated.
It makes such an awful mess. I cleaned as much of that shit out as i could, but i still havent replaced it with anything yet.

[bwanasonic]

I've been known to use 3M Scotchbrite scouring pads to hold stuff in place in lieu of foam, but I don't think it's a very good long term solution (it disintegrates as well). At least it's readily available, and holds well. If you ever plan on having a velcro based pedalboard, don't put that (damn) foam on the back of your pedals! Once aged, that stuff is a bear to get off.

Kerry M

[dosmun]

I buy this stuff from a local craft store that is about an 1/8" thick and comes in many colors it is a spongy foam type stuff.  It works great for putting on the back of circuit boards etc.  I used it to replace the foam on my Script P90.

[BILLYL]

I use old mouse pads.  Cut them up to the size you need and they work real well.......

[Mark Hammer]

If you go to a place that sells carpeting, the cheapest kind of foam underlay they sell is a dead ringer for what MXR used to stick in their boxes.  I also find some computer components like mobos come with nonconductive greyish foam sheets to keep sharp component leads and headers from poking the fingers of consumers.

[Ben N]

When I first opened my block Phase 90, I looked around for anything handy--and spotted a pair of Hanes briefs that had outlived its undergarment usefulness.  I just cut out a big enough piece to wrap the circuit board, and I haven't had a problem since.  I don't think that I want to put any more foam in there, considering what a mess the original made.

Ben

[JCM1959]

Hey Thanks guys!!!!  I think I will either go the mouse pad or anti static foam route.

[Mark Hammer]

Whether it goes on the component or the copper side, just make absolutely sure it isn't conductive.

[Khas Evets]

If you can, try to find vintage foam. I find the new foam muffles the sound too much.

[troubledtom]

double face tape.
-tr

[ninoman123]

Underwear MOJO. Thats a new one...guess I could chime in...I used mousepads and then I also bought some placemats from a garage sale that I cut up. Placemats are nice and thin if you need it.  :wink: