Jessica
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Hey y'all, I didn't see any reviews for the Nano+ yet, so here's my contribution. 
I've had it for 3 weeks and I like it so far. The redesigned soft case is greatly improved, so naturally, its portability is greatly improved. I use it as my main board and bring it to my friends' house several times a week.
I already own a Pedaltrain Jr., Mini, and original Nano. The Nano+'s frame is just like its predecessors: nearly indestructible. It carries on the tradition of a matte black finish, but the white lettering on the frame is slightly raised, like a decal (for the sake of curiosity, I ran my nail against it to see if it'd come off like a sticker, and it didn't). There is now lettering on both sides (the audience's view, and from your view too).
TU-3 > Tubescreamer Mini > Archer > Aqua-Puss > blueSky.
Wired with a Lava Cable solder-less kit.
Powered by a standard 9V Boss power adapter, daisy-chained from the TU-3. I thought this wouldn't work, because of the blueSky's higher current draw, but it works beautifully with no noise and no problems.
Note: It's 5" wide, like the old Nano, so there is going to be over-hang on top, where the jacks and power plugs are. For reference, Boss pedals are almost exactly 5". So my TU-3 fits perfectly on the board, but the power plug protrudes "off" the board on top. It's minor, but OCD pedalboard'ers take note.
It has 2 rails on the back. One is broad and one is thin.
The soft case can be used as a "live in" case. There is enough room for right angle jacks to and from the board while it's in the case, but because I use a Boss power adapter that sticks straight out the top of my tuner, I prefer not to leave the board in the case when I play. Otherwise, still nice as a dust cover of sorts. Just fold down the lid of the case when you're not playing it.
The re-designed soft case is nice, functional, lightweight but sturdy.
The new metal zipper teeth are excellent, and a marked improvement over their plastic ones from before.
The zipper head itself looks roughly the same as before, still metal. When I bought my old Pedaltrian Mini, the zipper head broke off THE FIRST DAY I got it. Then the second zipper head broke off a few days later. I treat my belongings with care, so it was not from misuse. I don't know if I got a bum soft case with the Mini, but I've been using this Nano+ regularly for the past 2 weeks, and so far, it's held up with no problems. I actually do tote this board around several times a week to jam with my friends, and the unusable soft case on my old Mini was a deal breaker.
They added a fabric logo, stitched to the lid of the bag. It's minimalistic and looks nice.
The D-rings are attached like this. I wish they would further reinforce where the D-rings are attached, because the idea of my board hitting the concrete when I'm moving around town gives me heart palpitations. So far, it's held up, but there is definitely room for improvement here.
They moved the D-rings, so that they are staggered on opposite sides of the case. On my Mini's case, they were sewn onto the same side, and as a result, the bag always flopped forward while on its shoulder strap. This new configuration is an improvement, because it distributes the weight more evenly, and it feels basically like a messenger bag when you wear it.
Overall, I'm enjoying the Nano+. I really liked my old Nano (and its soft case was my favorite design, too) but the extra 4" makes all the difference. If I ever decide to remove my blueSky and use my amp's reverb, I'll probably go back to the original Nano because it's easier to tote around, and I prefer the vertical design of its soft case, with the big handle on top, like an insulated lunch pail. I'd recommend the Nano+ to friends.
I've had it for 3 weeks and I like it so far. The redesigned soft case is greatly improved, so naturally, its portability is greatly improved. I use it as my main board and bring it to my friends' house several times a week.
I already own a Pedaltrain Jr., Mini, and original Nano. The Nano+'s frame is just like its predecessors: nearly indestructible. It carries on the tradition of a matte black finish, but the white lettering on the frame is slightly raised, like a decal (for the sake of curiosity, I ran my nail against it to see if it'd come off like a sticker, and it didn't). There is now lettering on both sides (the audience's view, and from your view too).
TU-3 > Tubescreamer Mini > Archer > Aqua-Puss > blueSky.
Wired with a Lava Cable solder-less kit.
Powered by a standard 9V Boss power adapter, daisy-chained from the TU-3. I thought this wouldn't work, because of the blueSky's higher current draw, but it works beautifully with no noise and no problems.
Note: It's 5" wide, like the old Nano, so there is going to be over-hang on top, where the jacks and power plugs are. For reference, Boss pedals are almost exactly 5". So my TU-3 fits perfectly on the board, but the power plug protrudes "off" the board on top. It's minor, but OCD pedalboard'ers take note.
It has 2 rails on the back. One is broad and one is thin.
The soft case can be used as a "live in" case. There is enough room for right angle jacks to and from the board while it's in the case, but because I use a Boss power adapter that sticks straight out the top of my tuner, I prefer not to leave the board in the case when I play. Otherwise, still nice as a dust cover of sorts. Just fold down the lid of the case when you're not playing it.
The re-designed soft case is nice, functional, lightweight but sturdy.
The new metal zipper teeth are excellent, and a marked improvement over their plastic ones from before.
The zipper head itself looks roughly the same as before, still metal. When I bought my old Pedaltrian Mini, the zipper head broke off THE FIRST DAY I got it. Then the second zipper head broke off a few days later. I treat my belongings with care, so it was not from misuse. I don't know if I got a bum soft case with the Mini, but I've been using this Nano+ regularly for the past 2 weeks, and so far, it's held up with no problems. I actually do tote this board around several times a week to jam with my friends, and the unusable soft case on my old Mini was a deal breaker.
They added a fabric logo, stitched to the lid of the bag. It's minimalistic and looks nice.
The D-rings are attached like this. I wish they would further reinforce where the D-rings are attached, because the idea of my board hitting the concrete when I'm moving around town gives me heart palpitations. So far, it's held up, but there is definitely room for improvement here.
They moved the D-rings, so that they are staggered on opposite sides of the case. On my Mini's case, they were sewn onto the same side, and as a result, the bag always flopped forward while on its shoulder strap. This new configuration is an improvement, because it distributes the weight more evenly, and it feels basically like a messenger bag when you wear it.
Overall, I'm enjoying the Nano+. I really liked my old Nano (and its soft case was my favorite design, too) but the extra 4" makes all the difference. If I ever decide to remove my blueSky and use my amp's reverb, I'll probably go back to the original Nano because it's easier to tote around, and I prefer the vertical design of its soft case, with the big handle on top, like an insulated lunch pail. I'd recommend the Nano+ to friends.
