Clear 3M Dual Lock SJ3560 (price for 1 meter)

3M Dual Lock tape is the hook-and-loop fastener of choice for professional pedalboards all over the world. It has a much better adhesion than velcro, and it is now considered the industry standard for firm and secure attachment that stands up to heavy use.

3M Dual Lock sticks very efficiently to both frame and pedal, but the heads on its reclosable side are spaced wide enough for you to be able to lift a pedal off the board, should the need arise. On the other hand, the intertwining heads will make sure your effects won’t detach from the board, even when the board is turned upside down. It is also thick enough to work its way around any battery compartment lid and the like, which will become extremely important when you attach you wah pedal to the pedalboard.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN 3M DUAL LOCK AND SIMILAR PRODUCTS SOLD AT THE HARDWARE STORE?
In short: The best possible ratio between its adhesive and the amount of hooks and loops. Scotch is 3M’s consumer brand, while Dual Lock is aimed mostly at industrial use.

The adhesive used for this tape is tightly quality controlled and thoroughly tested. The whole manufacturing process of the tape is also strictly controlled. There’s a detailed manual available for 3M’s Dual Lock product range that lists the tape’s adhesive’s grip on a whole range of different materials. 3M Dual Lock is widely used in industrial applications to attach things like parts of the interior of cars or wall panels in train compartments, which also makes it a good choice for pedalboards. What also puts 3M’s Dual Lock above any lesser competitors is the fact that its adhesive won’t leave any residue on the pedal or frame, should you decide to rearrange your setup.

CLEAR 3M DUAL LOCK SJ-3560 – PROPER ATTACHMENT
Clear 3M Dual Lock is a good choice for many pedalboards. The hooks and fasteners lock tightly and the pedals stay firmly put, if the tape has been installed correctly. Despite being held firmly in place, each pedal can be easily removed from the board without having to use any tools, such as a screwdriver. And should a pedal ever come loose the 3M tape will not have come off is baseplate.

Use this if you need a rock solid solution for fixing pedals or other equipment to your pedalboard or rack drawer. Note that the Dual Lock is a solution where it fastens to itself, there is no male or female. That means if you need 2 meters to fasten on your pedalboard and 1 meter for your pedals and 1 meter for power supply and extras, order 4 meter.