I experimented with LED light strips for the music light on my console. For even light distribution with the LEDs so close to the music, one needs a good diffuser, and that wouldn't fit in the space available. So I used "daylight" fluorescent tubes instead; they get warm but not hot and are similar in color to white LEDs. If you use fluorescent lights, get an electronic ballast so there isn't any flicker or audible hum.
I used the LED strips as pedal lights; they're great in that application. There's a picture of the pedal lights on my project blog. The point sources of the LEDs make the chrome toestuds appear to sparkle.