This design is the result of hours of R&D, a bit of trial and error, and a lot of brainstorming with serious players who wanted simply to create the best functioning pedal board we could make. The raised back row with slight forward angle provides for the best possible access to your efx pedals with virtually no bumping or accidental engaging of the pedals in the front row. The hinged platform provides for perfect “under the hood” location for AC power outlet, I.O. jack access, and DC power supply as well as other static gear such as buffers, eqs, etc. The rocker pedal slot provides the critical flat spot for your Wah or Volume pedals and the cord openings in the partition wall and hinged platform allow for easy routing of cables. All of this makes for a very user friendly rig that just works and happens to look pretty cool as well.