Simple pedalboard for Dad with dementia

ESBlonde

I'm thinking Boss or similar pedals because they say on them exactly what they are and are simple plain colours to help identification. Three pedals of delay, pitch wobble and drive would be enough I suspect.
Alternately set the multi FX unit to do just those simple things and BIG marker pen or labels although I'd still think independent units are the thing and mounted on plastic BOSS board with the power supply already there.

Using the KISS principle will be key to longer term success I think.

mrdv

ESBlonde exactly what I was thinking! I’m starting to order everything now.

Thanks again to everyone for your help and suggestions.

AlexC

Just read through this thread. What a great bunch of people here. Nothing to add other than I wish your Dad all the best.

mrdv

My thoughts exactly.

As a first time poster, I have been somewhat overwhelmed by the level of support and kindness that everyone has shown on here.

I am fully expecting that a large amount of a my free, and probably work time will be spent on The Fretboard from now on!

Gassage

Welcome to the Fretboard @charliegilmour

Roger

simonk said:

What about a Carl Martin Quattro? All essential bases covered and simple as you like to use.

Good shout - also the Mooer Red Truck or the T-Rex Soulmate?

Roger

mrdv said:

Thanks for all of the suggestions. 

My Dad is 69 this year. He mainly plays 60s stuff like the Beatles, Kinks and Animals but also likes Clapton and SRV.

I think separate pedals might be better as like guitarfishbay suggested the different colours avoids any confusion. 

His amp has reverb which I think he leaves on most of the time. 

Thanks everyone. 

For simple:

GUITAR - KORG PITCH BLACK - BOSS BD2 - BOSS TR2 - BOSS DM2 - AMP 

benmurray85

I have a behringer tube overdrive pedal. It's not the fanciest by any stretch but it works well and is easy to use. 
I never use it. It's yours if you want it. Please drop me a pm any time and I'll gladly send it on. 

crunchman

Others have said most of it. One thing I would add is that it probably makes sense to steer clear of Mooer size mini-pedals.  The knobs are small and fiddly.  Get some full sized pedals.

57Deluxe

TS overdrive (he has reverb on the amp) some modulation so either chorus or analogue style delay.

+A heavy weight pick!

Fez

Some great ideas, I can't really add anything except to say what a brilliant way to keep you dad active and stimulated.

glynes

Does your dad still have any of his original effects pedals from 30 odd years ago?

Rocker

@mrdv, PM (personal message) sent.

NeilYoungFan

Very touching thread indeed. I wish your father's love for guitar playing keeps him active and happy!

Voxman

Forget 'modern' MFX - too complicated. I think a simple pedal-board like this would be perfect using a rugged, practical Boss BCB60.  No setting-up, just open the lid, plug in the mains lead & your in/out leads and you're away - and to pack away, unplug & put the lid back on. 

Holds 6 compact pedals and room for an 'oblong' Boss tuner too - enough to have plenty of choice/fun but dead easy to use. Your dad can change pedals as he fancies. Easy 'old-school' tweakability, stomp on/off.

http://i24.photobucket.com/albums/c33/voxman5/ADVENT-PC/Pictures/Gear/Floor pedals/P1000034_zps162d3855.jpg

Years ago, I had one of these and even gigged with it. Really simple, real knobs, and sounded pretty decent too. Can still be picked up for around £75 or less:

handsomerik

Would a tech21 flyrig be a good option? All in one box but with proper knobs and no digital menus etc. 

Ro_S

crunchman said:

 it probably makes sense to steer clear of Mooer size mini-pedals.  The knobs are small and fiddly.  Get some full sized pedals.

i thought the same