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DSM Humboldt's Chilean Floorboard Pedal
DSM/Humboldt's absurd Chilean Floorboard pedal mocks pedalboard space with 12 footswitches and 40 dials.
In brief
DSM/Humboldt's absurd Chilean Floorboard pedal mocks pedalboard space with 12 footswitches and 40 dials. DSM/Humboldt created a fictional digital pedal called the Chilean Floorboard with 12 footswitches and 40 dials to humorously address pedalboard space. Originally reported by Guitar World.
Chilean Floorboard Announcement
DSM/Humboldt announced a fictional digital pedal called the Chilean Floorboard, described as the longest and narrowest digital pedal ever created.
“the longest and narrowest digital pedal ever created”
12 Footswitches and 40 Dials
The Chilean Floorboard features 12 footswitches and nearly 40 dials to control effects like overdrive delay, compression, modulation, and a looper.
“12 footswitches and nearly 40 dials”
Chilean Geography Homage
The pedal is a homage to Chile's geography, with a disclaimer that it must be operated sideways following Chile's longitudinal orientation.
“When in Chile, The Chilean Floorboard must always be operated sideways, following the longitudinal orientation of Chile”
Fictional Product
The Chilean Floorboard does not exist and is a joke, confirmed by its absence from DSM/Humboldt's website and the absurd design.
“the chilean floorboard doesn't actually exist”
Absurd Design Details
The pedal includes an endless signal chain, an unreasonable amount of controls, and enough footswitches to cover every possible situation.
“an endless signal chain, an unreasonable amount of controls, and enough footswitches to cover basically every possible situation”
Why It Matters
The Chilean Floorboard is a humorous take on pedalboard space, offering internet-breaking moments in a world of lawsuits and stolen gear.
“in a world of lawsuits and stolen gear, internet-breaking moments like this are very welcome”
What to remember
DSM/Humboldt created a fictional digital pedal called the Chilean Floorboard with 12 footswitches and 40 dials to humorously address pedalboard space.
