Looking for info about this bar-mounted volume pedal

G. Robertson · Post by **G. Robertson** » 8 May 2018 8:49 pm

Can anyone tell me who made this pedal? Was it made for a specific brand or are there parts missing that allow it to be mounted and used with any guitar? I've got a Sho Bud Professional D10. Thanks!

Bobby Boggs · Post by **Bobby Boggs** » 8 May 2018 9:01 pm

That's an Emmons VP. For several years they, for whatever reason, didn't stamp their name on them.

G. Robertson · Post by **G. Robertson** » 8 May 2018 9:52 pm

Thanks, Bobby.
Was it made just for Emmons guitars or can you get parts to use it with others? I recall seeing a pedal rail mounted pin that the pedal dropped on to in my travels. I'll do some research but if you (or anyone) knows a parts source please let me know.

Skip Edwards · Post by **Skip Edwards** » 8 May 2018 11:26 pm

It was made for an Emmons gtr, but they can be attached to other steels with a little tinkering. I've used one on a Sho-Bud for many years.

Stu Schulman · Post by **Stu Schulman** » 9 May 2018 12:02 am

I bought one of those years ago in a thrift store for two bucks,I sent it to Josh Dubin in Nashville,Emmons?

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 9 May 2018 7:58 am

That pedal was made so when steel players on the Grand Ole Opry needed to move their guitar, the foot volume control would stay with the instrument.

Lee Warren · Post by **Lee Warren** » 9 May 2018 8:21 am

Is that a 'drop pin' model?

G. Robertson · Post by **G. Robertson** » 9 May 2018 8:45 am

It appears to be. I looked it up and saw an 'L' bracket with it which I believe attached to the guitar's pedal rail. That 'L' bracket had a pin that the volume pedal's swivel bearing would seem to drop onto.

Erv Niehaus · Post by **Erv Niehaus** » 9 May 2018 9:00 am

This type of pedal came in two different configurations: "fixed" pin and "drop" pin.
This one is a drop pin.

Bob Moore · Post by **Bob Moore** » 10 May 2018 2:32 pm

When I got my first MSA I got one at same time. Had drop pin setup like in picture. Bob M

G. Robertson · Post by **G. Robertson** » 28 May 2018 11:59 pm

Anyone know where to get the pin bracket for the volume pedal that attaches it to the pedal bar of the steel?

John Swain · Post by **John Swain** » 29 May 2018 6:07 am

The L bracket is not important, but you definitely need the 2 "feet" that support the adjustment screws. My Carters just had the hole for the pin and two 1"Ã—2 1/2" tabs screwed into bottom of the pedal bar.

G. Robertson · Post by **G. Robertson** » 29 May 2018 7:18 am

Thanks, John. But not sure what you mean. As seen in the pics earlier in the thread, my pedal has 2 height adjustment screws with feet. Is that what you mean by " but you definitely need the 2 "feet" that support the adjustment screws." ?

It appears what is needed is a bracket with a pin that attaches to the pedal bar that the pedal can drop on to.

Edward Rhea · Post by **Edward Rhea** » 29 May 2018 7:40 am

Jim Moran posted this picture on a thread...

Perhaps Jerry Roller, Billy Knowels, or somebody can get you one, if youâ€™re to ask them? Best to ya!

G. Robertson · Post by **G. Robertson** » 29 May 2018 8:05 am

Well, that makes more sense to me now out of what John mentioned. I see the 2 "tabs" the pedal feet would sit on. But no pin on the bracket....so I'm still not sure what I'm looking at in your pic. Maybe my pedal has missing parts.

I'd think the swivel bearing on the pedal that the pin fits into would be the only contact with a mounting bracket. So as to allow the pedal to swivel slightly left to align with your foot rather that be kept at a right angle by the "tabs."
I'll contact those folk for more info.

Much thanks, Jim and John.

Tom Sosbe · Post by **Tom Sosbe** » 29 May 2018 8:48 am

pm sent

Edward Rhea · Post by **Edward Rhea** » 29 May 2018 8:53 am

Well G, I must admit, after further examination, the pic I (re)posted is a â€œfixed pinâ€ bracket/pedal...my mistake!
Here you go:

Sorry for the misinformation there...

G. Robertson · Post by **G. Robertson** » 29 May 2018 9:13 am

No problem, Edward. I appreciate it. I'm getting an education here about it.

John Swain · Post by **John Swain** » 29 May 2018 11:31 am

Take a look a Emmons guutars. They all came from the factory setup for that pedal. You're missing the removable pin. Im not sure of the size, but a GeorgeL tuning wrench will workvas replacement.