NostalgiTone Panel Contest

I’m kicking off a NostalgiTone Panel Contest and looking forward to seeing what everyone’s been working on.

This one is focused on completed builds using the new aluminum control panels.

🛠️ How to Enter

• Post your build in this thread

• Include at least one clear photo of the completed pedal

• The panel should be clearly visible

Additional photos (including gut shots) are welcome, but not required.

If you’d like, feel free to include a quick note about what you like about the panel or how it improves the overall look of your build — but no write-up or essay is needed.

🏆 Prizes

• 1st Place: $30

• 2nd Place: $20

• 3rd Place: $15

• 2 Honorable Mentions: $8 each

Prizes will be issued as one-time use discount codes for the stated amounts.

🎯 Judging Criteria

Entries will be judged based on:

• Overall presentation (how the pedal looks as a finished build, including overall visual balance and component choices such as knob style and color)

• Build execution (fit, finish, attention to detail)

• Panel integration (how well the panel complements the build)

Creative touches and additional photos may be taken into consideration.

📌 Entry Guidelines

• Up to 2 entries per person

• One prize per person

• Entries should be complete, functional builds and clearly presented

Winning entries may be featured on the site or in future emails.

⏱️ Contest Period

Entries must be submitted in this thread by [April 17th 2026].

Looking forward to seeing what everyone comes up with.

– Barry

To keep the thread clean and easy to review, please post contest entries only.

If you wish to post in the Show Off section so people can leave comments I will put all applicable posts here.