When was the first volume pedal introduced?

Fred Kinbom · From: Berlin, Germany, via Stockholm, Sweden.

Hi,

I was wondering if anyone knows when volume pedals first came into use?

Thanks in advance for any replies!

Cheers,

Fred
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Rick Batey · Posted 25 May 2010 3:53 am

I believe the usual contender is the Rocco Tonexpressor volume/tone pedal, designed by Anthony Rocco and produced by Epiphone in 1937.

Link to article by Deke Dickerson

Fred Kinbom · From: Berlin, Germany, via Stockholm, Sweden.

Thanks Rick! Smile

Fred
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Erv Niehaus · From: Litchfield, MN, USA

I'm sure it wasn't close to being the first but I started out with an old DeArmond, still have it. Very Happy

Bob Kagy · From: Lafayette, CO USA

I used the DeArmond too in the late '40's.

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