Best volume pedal for lap steel?
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Best volume pedal for lap steel?
Hope this hasn't been rehashed too much. I am looking for a good volume pedal to use w/ my lap steel guitar that won't break the bank. Thank you!
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I have a bunch, Goodrich, Hiltons, Ernie Ball, etc. The Ernie Ball is adequate, not pedal steel friendly because of jacks on front. I have a feeling best bang for buck is used Goodrich or (new) Stage one VP from Doug Earnest. I haven't played the VP but have had 2 of stage 1 steels, great instruments, great service.
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I have a like new. Moyo pedal. It seems I lack the coordination to master it. I have enough going on learning how to play. If anyone would like to buy it
I will sell it for $100 + shipping. PM me if interested. I have used it 2 times.
I will sell it for $100 + shipping. PM me if interested. I have used it 2 times.
Currently own, 6 Groner-tone lap steels, one 1953 Alamo Lap steel, Roland Cube, Fender Champion 40
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Like most people on this Forum, I have tried quite a few and my preference is a Goodrich 120. I used to be a fan of an active Morley but when I changed my amp to a hotter tube model, I found it incompatible and reverted to the Goodrich.
The Goodrich is mechanical and uses a tight string to turn the pot. This can squeak a little during home practice but I never notice it in a gig.
The Goodrich is mechanical and uses a tight string to turn the pot. This can squeak a little during home practice but I never notice it in a gig.
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I have used a Moyo for about 3 years now. Love it. All the others make me feel like I'm driving a bulldozer. It takes a minute to get accustomed to it but worth the effort. Very well made and portable which is important to me.
They are available new for 135.00 on Reverb including shipping.
They are available new for 135.00 on Reverb including shipping.
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