Shopping for a volume pedal

Hamilton Barnard · Post by **Hamilton Barnard** » 22 Jun 2014 2:56 pm

Does anyone make a high quality volume pedal that lays flatter than a Goodrich L120?

I must have the most inflexible ankles on the planet, and need something that doesn't require so much heel drop as the Goodrich. (I already tried a block of wood on the back)

Thanks.

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 23 Jun 2014 10:42 am

if it's the angle of the pedal that's a problem, you might be able to fabricate some longer feet for the heel end of the pedal. old emmons pedals have an adjustable foot that can raise or lower to set the pedal angle.

Hamilton Barnard · Post by **Hamilton Barnard** » 23 Jun 2014 3:39 pm

Chris, you gave me an idea on extending the back feet with longer screws. This might work better than the goofy wood thing I made. I appreciate it.

Tom Wolverton · Post by **Tom Wolverton** » 23 Jun 2014 4:10 pm

I have this same problem. Telonics made a custom VP at no extra charge. Works great.

Donny Hinson · Post by **Donny Hinson** » 23 Jun 2014 4:23 pm

You might find the old Fender volume pedal more comfortable. The pivot is in the middle, rather than near the rear, with the advantage being the front of your foot doesn't move as much, and the starting angle isn't as severe. It'a also about the lowest profile pedal you can buy, and requires no springs or tension adjustments to stay where you put it.

Whatever type you decide on, try one before you buy one!

Bob Hickish · Post by **Bob Hickish** » 23 Jun 2014 6:21 pm

Goodrich made a low profile modal L10K

donâ€™t know if you can still get them or not -- grate unit

Robert Rhea · Post by **Robert Rhea** » 23 Jun 2014 7:07 pm

Pull both screws out on the heal side, if that's what you want higher, and get longer screws. Place 2 or 3 flat washers between the pedal and the rubber feet on each side. That should raise it and keep it stable.

Daniel Policarpo · Post by **Daniel Policarpo** » 23 Jun 2014 7:22 pm

Donny Hinson wrote:You might find the old Fender volume pedal more comfortable. The pivot is in the middle, rather than near the rear, with the advantage being the front of your foot doesn't move as much, and the starting angle isn't as severe....
Whatever type you decide on, try one before you buy one!

I have an old soccer injury that can make VP work a little uncomfortable with the wrong pedal. The old Fender doesn't bother it at all. Plus, all that chrome is pretty sweet and it stays put.

Robert Deemy · Post by **Robert Deemy** » 24 Jun 2014 5:20 pm

Hamilton,
Everyone previous to me has given you good advice based on their experience.
I have not tried a Fender pedal, that may work well.

I Broke my ankle many years ago leaving me with me with the same problem you describe.

I have used a rubber wedge (door stop) to determine angles.
and longer screws/feet etc. to find a workable solution.

A fellow forumite with a very similar situation I know uses a Telonics Pedal - I have no personal experience.

Although the pivot point is not optimum, I use a goodrich L style pedal turned 180 degs with the pot wired backwards. At natural rest the volume is off, I have to "decide" to let the notes out. Works for me, but I'm a hack.
Good luck in your quest!
RJ

Hamilton Barnard · Post by **Hamilton Barnard** » 24 Jun 2014 6:22 pm

I just won an old Fender volume pedal (in the box) on Fleebay. We'll see how that works out.

I appreciate everyone taking the time giving great advice to a hack like me. Especially learning about wearing, or not wearing cowboy boots; that was an eye opener.

chris ivey · Post by **chris ivey** » 25 Jun 2014 8:24 am

it's not really winning if you have to pay for it.