Often imitated, the original Furman SPB-8 was the first stereo pedal board on the market. Now Furman is proud to offer its successor, the SPB-8C. Featuring a new hardshell case, more outlets, improved jacks, and a streamlined look, the SPB-8C improves on the innovative design that made the original pedal board so popular.
Pedal Board
The SPB-8C pedal board features a heavy duty metal construction that will handle the most forceful stomps you can offer, as well as stand up to the rigors of the road.
At the heart of the SPB-8C pedal board is a light yet rugged polycarbonate platform in combination with an extruded aluminum chassis and an ample 13.75 x 26.75 in. Velcro sheet. This durable construction ensures secure, non-slip performance of your effects boxes and pedals.
The SPB-C’s stereo patch bay contains eight 1/4 in. switching phone jacks featuring sturdy metal bushings, connected in two stereo loops. This allows a single guitar or instrument input to feed multiple mono and stereo effects boxes, send and return from remote effects, and feed up to two amplifiers simultaneously. From modest to highly complex patching demands, the SPB-8C allows nearly unlimited set-up flexibility.
Powering your pedals, amps and other gear, the SPB-8C offers two levels of surge and short circuit protection, as well as Furman’s standard level of RFI/EMI filtering. Furman’s SPB-8C is quiet, powering DC pedals without hum, due to the high quality toroid transformer employed. Each DC output is rated at 120 mA, as well as being individually protected against shorts, guaranteeing that if one pedal goes out, the rest will continue to function. Further, these DC outputs are individually isolated, eliminating noisy ground loops. The SPB-8C also includes four AC outlets, spaced widely enough to accommodate bulky ‘wall wart’ transformers.
Hardshell Case
The Furman SPB-8’s nylon gig bag has been replaced with a new, durable polyethylene hardshell case. Built to cater to the demands of the working professional, the case is large enough to accommodate the pedal board and all attached effects, allowing the musician to keep all pedals and stompboxes patched and connected from gig to gig. A retractable handle and inline skate wheels allow for easy transport, while heavy duty latches ensure the case will remain securely closed when not in use.
Includes:
SPB-8C stereo pedal board
Durable hardshell case
Removable AC cord
Ten (10) 9VDC power cords
Strip of Velcro (4 ft. x 24 ft., to attach pedals to board)
Owner’s manual
Pedal Board Features
Solid, non-slip base with room for many stompbox/effects pedals
Pedal effects attach securely to 13.75 in. x 26.75 in. Velcro pad
Stereo effects return, effects loop, and amplifier outputs
Eight individually isolated, regulated and protected 9VDC outlets, with power cords included
Four widely spaced 120 VAC, 15A outlets allow enough room for “wall wartsâ€, with master power switch
9VDC power jacks and all signal jacks are insulated and isolated, eliminating noisy ground loops
Furman’s standard level of spike/surge suppression and EMI/RFI filtering assures clean power
Toroidal transformer for ultra low-noise performance
Rugged construction to withstand years of on-stage use and abuse
Extra long (9 foot) removable AC cord
Case Features
Durable hardshell case built to withstand the rigors of road travel and gigging
Retractable, luggage style handle slides into lid of case
Inline skate wheels
Heavy-duty latches
Accommodates pedal board with effects attached, letting you leave everything patched together as you like it
Dimensions:
Pedal board (H x W x D): 3 x 28.5 x 20.125 in.
Case (H x W x D): 3 x 28.5 x 20.125 in.
Weight:
Pedal board: 8 lbs.
Case (w/ board): 18 lbs.
Warranty: Limited three year warranty covering defect in materials and workmanship.
Safety Agency Listing: ETL / CETL
15A Outlets
Voltage: 120 VAC
Current Rating: 15 Amps total AC outlets, 1800W
Spike Protection: Line to Neutral
Spike Clamping Voltage: Initial turn-on at 200 Volts; TVSS rating of 400 Volts peak at 500 Amps
Response Time: 1 nanosecond
Maximum Surge Current: 6,500 Amps
Maximum Spike Energy: 80 Joules
Noise Attenuation: Transverse Mode – greater than 20 dB 800 kHz to 10 MHz
9 VDC Power Supply
Current Rating: 120 mA per outlet, 1A maximum combined current for all outlets
Protection: Eight (8) discrete re-settable fuses
Trip Time: 1 amp fault, 0.2 second trip time
Patch Cords:
Eight (8) 3.5mm phone plug (tip hot) to P250L 2.mm x 5mm plug (tip hot)
One (1) 3.5mm phone plug (tip hot) to 3.5mm phone plug (tip hot)
One (1) 3.5mm phone plug (tip hot) to 9 Volt battery clip (non-perforated, tip hot)
Much better than the SPB-8.
My SPB-8 failed me within the first 20 hours. I exchanged it for this. This seems like much better quality, not just because of the hard case, handle and wheels. I use a Hot Spot power supply for effects going through the loop, so there's no noise. I'm not sure if I actually need to do that with the SPB-8C, but I did with the SPB-8. The velcro carpeting doesn't feel like it'll hold pedals as well as the SPB-8, but none have fallen off yet.
<p>I just got it today after exchanging my failed SPB-8. Hopefully this one fares better.
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Vince from New York (Oct 6, 2007)
Best thing I ever did!!
Being that I am older and can afford better toys I picked up The Furman. It was one of the best upgrades I have done in years. The only thing that I had problems with was the velcro would not stay on the bottom of my pedals. I was able to put to use some of the Guitar gear that I was not using because of the space on the board and it's features. Best thing I ever did!! Dusty
Dusty from North Dakota (Apr 17, 2008)
