Pedal enclosures

[jimmybjj]

Well, in case anyone still cares, I received the 100 boxes today, and they look to be pretty nice.  As Tiges predicted, they seem to be 4site boxes (the only marking inside is a "4S").  I'd say they're comparable to Hammond boxes for all intents and purposes.  The lots are all gone, but keep on the lookout for that seller. 

Now I just have to figure out what to do with all these things.

Awesome, I'm glad to heard they are of good quality. Which ones did you get the bb or the 125?

[tiges_ tendres]

See, I prefer the nsc boxes. The 4 site boxes ppp had for a bit were poorly casted. One was ejected so hard off the die that i had bumps on the face of the pedal!! The nsc boxes iIve never had an issue with.

I've never had that problem that you express, but will definitely look at my current stock.

[trjones1]

I really like the screws on these boxes.  They're shorter and fatter than Hammond screws.  They're similar to the screws in old MXR boxes. 

I'm going to have to get building if I'm going to make this worthwhile.  Here's 1 of 100.

[Bad Chizzle]

Nice!

[edvard]

I dig the 4site boxes color choices!
http://www.4siteelectronics.com/4Site_enclosures_catalog_6.11.10.pdf
Can you order smaller quantities directly from 4site or do they have an outlet through a major supplier like Mouser or Allied?

Anybody tried the Bud boxes?
http://www.budind.com/view.php?part=ec-box
Budd CU-124 is similar to 1590B and CU-473 to the 1590BB, they come with 6 screws and are ~2-4 dollars cheaper than the Hammonds, depending on where you get them.

I'm always looking for creative and alternative box sources, though Hammonds are the 'gold standard' in my book.

[jimmybjj]

they sell on eBay and directly. I just purchased 10 1590b's

[zombiwoof]

I dig the 4site boxes color choices!
http://www.4siteelectronics.com/4Site_enclosures_catalog_6.11.10.pdf
Can you order smaller quantities directly from 4site or do they have an outlet through a major supplier like Mouser or Allied?

Anybody tried the Bud boxes?
http://www.budind.com/view.php?part=ec-box
Budd CU-124 is similar to 1590B and CU-473 to the 1590BB, they come with 6 screws and are ~2-4 dollars cheaper than the Hammonds, depending on where you get them.

I'm always looking for creative and alternative box sources, though Hammonds are the 'gold standard' in my book.

The original MXR pedals initially came in Bud boxes.  I don't know if they are the same quality today, but back then they were good.

Al

[edvard]

I might have to pick up a couple for experimentation.
I'd also like to check out the new Hammond 1550 line.
Similar sizes, but the walls are a little thinner (.059" vs .079").
If they're not too thin, they might be a more economical choice.

[amptramp]

The 1550 series uses M3.5 x 0.6 stainless steel screws whereas the 1590 series uses 6-32 x 0.5" nickel-plated screws.  The available sizes are not all the same although some sizes like 1590B and 1550B are the same (in this case, 114.5 mm x 64 mm).