Cornish Boxes poll

[macmax77]

Which one do you prefer and why?

 

[Dashface]

I got the big boxes because they just plain look right. And by right I mean righteous.

 

[GASaholic]

Big boxes w/ chicken knobs look solid. I don't know why but to me, while being more real-estate economical, the smaller ones seem to look like their wide base knobs are too close together and could possibly come undone by an errant foot. I don't really think they are flimsy of course - just purely going by aesthetic impressions.

 

[coolhand78]

Aesthetically I prefer the large grey boxes...
But practicality seems to rule ATM as I've just ordered 3 of the small batt-free pedals...

 

[teleclem]

Aesthetics.. Big gray ones.

 

[robcollins]

the larger gray ones.

I prefer chickenhead controls to the fendery ones on the battery free enclosures.

 

[jnepo1]

Smaller boxes. I don't use batteries=space savings. Consistent dimensions=better pedalboard management. Sound/tone is the same as the larger box.

 

[Abandoned]

I think all those boxes/enclosures are so ugly.

 

[robcollins]

I think all those boxes/enclosures are so ugly.

Then I guess you won't be voting then

 

[NeilYoungFan]

I've always associated Cornish pedals with the "regular" look, which gets my vote. Not really like the black box design, nor the Fender-type knobs. That said, size is a factor to consider and being that most folks use power supplies, a battery-free smaller grey box would be ideal!

 

[durbanpoison]

I prefer the big box look and the option of using batteries, but I would prefer to have the numbered "Fender" knobs, rather than the standard chicken head knobs.

 

[Abandoned]

Then I guess you won't be voting then

Lol, Nope!

 

[KennyM]

Like the looks of the old greys, but can't beat the small box ergonomics. If I could find some smaller chicken heads to fit I'd be 100% happy. Much harder to see your settings with the Fender knobs.

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[lv]

small boxes. thankfully both sizes sound great.

 

[cajone5]

Small box

 

[stratguy23]

I prefer the small because they are smaller (duh) and have top mounted jacks for my pedalboard, but I do think the bigger ones have the classic look. But still, I prefer the old because pedalboard utility is more important for me than overall looks.

 

[cpricecpa]

I like the smaller boxes better but those Fender knobs are very dominating (could be a positive thing for some).

 

[mam8dg]

small boxes b/c of the pedalboard real estate.

 

[Stratm69]

Cornish boxes are safe.

But anything else that's barely bigger than a Boss pedal, I get the cliche "I don't have a square to spare" type response when trying to do various trades and etc...

I don't get this place sometimes...

Then again, if you're dishing out $800+ for a single effect then you better damn well make room for it!

 

[jb4674]

They're both fugly IMO.