foot control problem

Richard Paul · Post by **Richard Paul** » 26 Apr 2010 3:32 pm

I have diabetes lost the feeling in my feet and is going to my ankles, I don't have the control I onces had and get a volume serge now and then. I've got a Ernie Ball vol. pedal. and I'm thinking of trying a pot with less taper to it. Not nowing much about pots is there one that would not be as sensitive? Thanks

Jack Stoner · Post by **Jack Stoner** » 27 Apr 2010 2:10 am

I have similar neuropathy in my feet caused by Chemo. I don't have as much problem as you do and actually have more problems with pedals than I do the volume pedal. I use a Hilton Volume Pedal.

If memory serves me correctly the Ernie Ball's have a 250K pot in them where the "standard" for a steel guitar volume pedal is 500K.

Richard Paul · Post by **Richard Paul** » 27 Apr 2010 12:03 pm

Thanks Jack. I had a time keeping my feet on the peddle, once in a while I'll get off know. But it's better. I set back and keep looking down. Thanks again I'll give a 500 a try.

Richard Damron · Post by **Richard Damron** » 27 Apr 2010 3:11 pm

Richard -

Like Jack Stoner, I use a Hilton low-profile pedal. It's smooth as silk and effortless. Just might be an answer to your problem.

Hope this helps.

Richard

Dave Beaty · Post by **Dave Beaty** » 28 Apr 2010 2:26 pm

Hi Richard,
Please check this section of the Forum. Perhaps we can be of assistance.

http://bb.steelguitarforum.com/viewtopic.php?t=182967

All the best!
Dave

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