DUO 34 Templeboard - Gunmetal Review

Love/hate relationship

Pros: this is huge. More than enough space for all my pedals. I like the handles on it and it feels really nice overall. The modular patch pay and power options are a really nice idea, as I switch amps constantly and want to quickly adjust my board for 4-cable, wet-dry, stereo operation and the patch points make it amazing. Neutral: the mounting system is conceptually cool, but… read more misses the mark in practice. The problem is that while there are plenty of holes in the board, getting pedals to line up and fit closely is actually hard to manage. Also, the little attachment pieces are pricy and add up fast, without much more security. The thread portion is prone to easy damage. Takes a while to set up the board, but it's nice to not have gross velcro that attracts all the dirt and grime. Cons: The set up was an immense hassle, and though it claims to have space for 2" power supplies, in practice you'll likely be forced to buy a right angle IEC cable adapter to get a large power supply to fit. Why on earth didn't they just add a half inch of rise to the larger boards, should have known users will use larger power supplies on it. This mounting system means anything mounted on the bottom eliminates ability to mount above it, so I was forced to use velcro/double sided tape, eliminating which was the whole reason I wanted this board to begin with. Removing the attachments to the pedals will likely damage coatings on your pedals (already damaged two of my favorites, Walrus audio uses some thin paint too...). Overall, they really need a redesign. Keep the large size, modules on the sides to expand functions (should be included in the price honestly), raise the entire thing to fit larger power supplies + make it possible to mount on the bottom bracket for larger supplies so you don't lose mounting space on the pedal side. Simple design changes would have made this a 5 star pedalboard.

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A very good value

The Duo 34 board that I purchased has been perfect for my needs. The design is very well thought out and executed. The holes are well spaced such that I could mount most of my pedals directly to the board using their existing screws. These holes also provide ample options for cable management and tie off points. The handles on either side of the board make it easy to lift. it is… read more slightly angled to put the pedals in a more ergonomically friendly position. The board itself is quite lightweight which is a big plus when you have to lug your gear around. I haven't added any of the accessories yet, but the fact that they are modular is very cool. Overall, a great product and I recommend it.

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Great Board, Great Customer Service

Product came on time, as described, and in perfect condition. Received a call from the company and was pleased with the phone call. I will be doing more business with the company in the future.

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Temple Audio Duo 34

I purchased this pedalboard after looking around at some others. The Holeyboard had my attention but then I discovered this. I liked the way the power supply and various connectors can be hidden underneath in the TA board, leaving more room on the board for pedals. It's really well built, taking advantage of some clever layout ideas (holes that allow for cable routing and nylon… read more ties), assembly ideas (rigid one piece locking end panels available a few colors, also including a front to back spanning bracket if needed - the Duo 34 came with one installed). It's aluminum throughout and therefore lightweight, but also strong. I have a variety of pedals on mine including a RMC wah, a Lehle volume pedal, some Strymon things, a DL4, a couple of ODs, Fuzz (X2), a tuner and a comp - and this board handles it all, no problem. Funny, too, I read at least one review where some (perhaps?) hammer-wielding person was complaining about the strength of the product. He said it was 'too flexible' and he seems to have taken things apart? Hm. Whatever this reviewer was complaining about, this is not the case with this board. (I wonder if the manufacturer has maybe increased the thickness of the material over time? Maybe he bought the biggest board Temple makes? I really don't get it.) As to power supply stashing, I loaded the MXR ISO-Brick 238 in this board with a bit of some custom wiring, an IEC male connector attached to one of the end panels with no problem, nylon quick-ties and double adhesive tape. It fits beautifully, so don't feel that you need to buy a VooDoo Labs or TruTone power supply if you get this board. Last comments, I love this board. It's big, but it really looks great (I bought it with the Temple Red end caps). FWIW, I also purchased the Duo 34 gig bag to transport it in and this is a nice bag, although IMO overpriced considering it is made in Asia. But so it goes, and it does fit the TA Duo 34 pedalboard quite well. Sweetwater was very helpful here throughout, thank you! Fast shipping, too!!

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