BOXXCASE Journal
Articles & Guides
Tips on choosing cases, building pedalboards, caring for your gear, and stories from our Jakarta workshop.
LatestHow to Care for Guitar Effects Pedals, New or Used
Routine pedal care for humid climates — cleaning jacks and knobs, storing pedals properly — plus a complete checklist before you buy a used pedal.13 October 2026 · 7 min read
Custom ShopCustom Flightcase Guide: Sizing, Materials, and Foam
Before you order a custom flightcase: how to measure gear properly, choose materials and hardware, pick interior foam, and what details to prepare.
8 October 2026 · 6 min read
Power SupplyGuitar Pedal Power Supply: Isolated vs Daisy Chain
Why is your pedalboard humming? Voltage, polarity, and current explained, plus the real difference between isolated and daisy-chain power supplies.
2 October 2026 · 7 min read
TourHow to Travel With Musical Instruments on Tour and Flights
A practical pre-tour checklist: airline baggage rules, packing gear in a flightcase, labels and documentation, and what to do if gear is damaged on the way.
26 September 2026 · 7 min read
PedalboardHow to Build a Guitar Pedalboard: A Beginner's Guide
From pedal order and board size to power supplies and patch cables — a step-by-step guide to a first pedalboard that is tidy, durable, and hum-free.
19 September 2026 · 7 min read
FlightcaseFlightcase vs Hardcase vs Gig Bag: Choosing a Guitar Case
Gig bag, hardcase, or flightcase? A practical guide to choosing a guitar case based on how you play, how you travel, and how valuable the guitar is.
12 September 2026 · 7 min read