Media Contact: Peter Dykstra 707-515-7199 press@grid1.com

NAMM 2011, Visit Grid 1 on the Bartolini Booth #5872 in Hall B

The Grid1 “Pedal Jeanie™” - First Battery-Powered Pedalboard At NAMM 2011

-- Amazing new ultra-quiet battery-powered pedalboard will power 10 pedals for 50

hours on a single charge --

VALLEJO, CA, 1/11/2011 –Grid 1 is a premier battery-powered audio manufacturer in

the USA. Last year at winter NAMM it launched the world’s first 60 watt battery-

powered tube guitar amplifier. This year at NAMM 2011 it is launching the first

battery-powered pedalboard called the “Pedal Jeanie™”.

Scheduled for delivery in February 2011, the

“Pedal Jeanie™” is a turnkey battery-powered

pedalboard that supports 9v, 12v, and 18v pedals

(24v and 40v via optional cable). Its unique

“patent-pending” matrix design offers a multitude

of layout and configuration options. Under the

chassis there are 10 built-in DC barrel connections

making it easy to add pedals and keep the top of the pedalboard clutter-free. Next to

every pedal connection there is an LED fault indicator light to make it a snap to find a

shorted pedal or trace a potential hook-up problem. All DC power cables, tie wraps,

pedal tape, batteries and charger are included in the box! Suggested retail price is

$349.

The Pedal Jeanie™ pedalboard measures 23” x 19” x 4”, and is constructed of heavy

duty 16 gauge steel.

The wedge shaped design has an open bottom to

keep the weight to a minimum and offers many

set-up possibilities under the chassis. A stainless

steel handle is provided for easy transport.

Grid 1’s president Kevin Frazier said “we interviewed guitar players and bass players

to find out what they wanted in a pedalboard. Most players buy a blank pedalboard,

purchase a DC Brick (9v multi-power adapter), DC power cables, tie wraps, and

Velcro™ to install their pedals. At the gig they still have to run a long AC extension

cable to power their pedalboard, and that can create a myriad of AC line noise

problems. The Pedal Jeanie™ is ready to go out of the box. After a one-time pedal

installation, just plug in your guitar and step on the start button!”

The Pedal Jeanie™ is not susceptible to AC line

noise and thus offers ultra quiet operation. The

Pedal Jeanie™ also comes equipped with a

battery level LED located on top of the chassis.

The LED glows green to show full battery status,

then glows orange to show low battery, and finally

it will glow red to alert the users to charge the

pedalboard. With over 50 hours of operation players should only have to charge the

Pedal Jeanie™ once a week. It can be charged while it is in use, and offers universal

power so the Pedal Jeanie™ can be charged anywhere in the world!

“Our goal is to ‘unplug’ the band with an assortment of professional battery-powered

audio products,” added Frazier. “If it’s plugged in, there will be a Grid 1 battery-

powered solution.”

All press & media are invited to come to Hall B, main floor, and visit the Bartolini Booth

#5872 to see our products. If you are attending Winter NAMM 2011 in Anaheim,

please come to our press conference in the NAMM press room on Saturday, January

15th, 2011 at 2pm. For more info email press@grid1.com or visit www.grid1.com.

Pedal Jeanie™™ Battery-Powered Pedalboard

Highlights:

10 built-in DC connections

8 dedicated 9v circuit protected connections

1 dedicated 12v circuit protected connection

1 dedicated 18v circuit protected connection

Ultra quiet operation (no AC line noise)

All cables, pedal tape (power grip), and tie wraps included

16 gauge steel chassis for maximum support and durability

Master stomp switch for easy on/off operation

LED indicator light for each pedal connection (easy to identify shorted pedal)

Battery level indicator LED (Green, Orange, Red)

Dual rechargeable batteries with universal charger (charges anywhere in the world)

Play music while charging (for those who forget to charge before the gig)

Powers 10 pedals over 50 hours on a single charge

Matrix pedalboard design for endless configuration options (patent pending)

Open access under chassis for all cable storage (keep your board neat and tidy)

Stainless steel carrying handle for easy load in/out

Optional:

12v/18v/24v in-line modules (connect to any of the 9v connections)

Tip adapters (All barrel sizes, reverse polarity, mini, 9v battery clip adapter)

Custom designed flight/road case

Padded carrying bag

Specifications:

Product Description Rechargeable DC Pedalboard

Product Name Pedal Jeanie™

Charging Time Approx. 6 hours (after red LED shuts off)

Input AC 100V to 240V (using universal AC charger)

DC Output Ten 9V ports, One 12v port, One 18v port

Dimensions 23” (w) x 19.5” (d) x 3.5” (h)

Built-in Batteries (Voltage/capacity) Two 6v Lead Acid Batteries (Total 12v, 4.5 Ah)

Remaining Power indicator

Power LED Indicator Green: Over 60% remaining Orange: 40% to 60% remaining Red: 30% to 40% remaining Auto shut-off less than 30% remaining (Battery Save Mode)

Package Contents

One Pedalboard with 9 built in DC outputs Two Rechargeable DC Batteries One Universal Battery Charger Nine 3ft Right Angle Barrel Cables 5.5mm O.D 2.1mm I.D One 12” Roll of Power Grip Pedal Tape One bag of 10 cable ties

Options 12v/18v/24v switchable in-line module Flight Case Padded gig bag