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Leigh Ivin
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New South Wales, Australia
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Posted 7 Feb 2006 5:22 am |
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Im looking at getting a new volume pedal. I use one of those Boss pedals with the minimum volume pot at the top and I've gotten really used to it (I set it so the volume is low with the pedal at full off postion). I like the idea of using a new Ernie Ball aluminium unit cause they are passive and you can service them easy, but none of the models have the min volume pot on them. Has anybody modified one to have this feature or can anybody provide me with a circuit to mod the pedal? Be great if you could. The Boss unit with it's el cheapo slide pot is driving me crazy. I've worn out three of those suckers!
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John Daugherty
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Rolla, Missouri, USA
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Posted 7 Feb 2006 8:56 am
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"I like the idea of using a new Ernie Ball aluminium unit cause they are passive and you can service them easy".
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The Ernie Ball pedals I have tried to service, have pots that are completely sealed. I couldn't clean them. I also could not take the pot apart and get it back together. It required replacing with a new pot, sometimes quite often.
I know the Hilton Pedal is more expensive, but over time, it can actually save you money because there is no pot to cause trouble.
I am glad I use a Hilton pedal.
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www.phelpscountychoppers.com/steelguitar
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Bill Myrick
From:
Pea Ridge, Ar. (deceased)
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Leigh Ivin
From:
New South Wales, Australia
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Posted 8 Feb 2006 5:37 am
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What sort of outboard power supply does it use? In Australia we are 240 V at 50HZ. What does the pedal use - 12V ac or DC? Getting wall warts aint a problem but geez do I hate 'em. That is one of the reasons why i try to use passive everything - they work regardless of batteries or power sources. Much like the steel itself - and us! I use my set up for guitar aswell. I play 3 instruments through the stage gear and they all have to work well for at least 120 shows a year. Are these hilton pedals reliable?
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Peavey Artist and Special 130, JEM S-10, Maton Silvertone D-6, 1976 Emmons P/P, 1956 Fender Studio Deluxe 6 |
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John Daugherty
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Rolla, Missouri, USA
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Posted 8 Feb 2006 6:47 am
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Leigh, The "wall Wart" is permanently attached to the Hilton Pedal and comes with every pedal sold. Keith can supply one with a 240v supply.
The power supply would not be easy to find. It has a common wire, a (+)12vdc wire and a (-)12vdc wire.
YES INDEED, the Hilton pedal,imho,is the most reliable pedal you can buy.
Bill posted the Hilton website in his reply. You can check it out there. Good luck ........JD
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www.phelpscountychoppers.com/steelguitar
[This message was edited by John Daugherty on 08 February 2006 at 06:50 AM.] |
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David Wren
From:
Placerville, California, USA
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Posted 8 Feb 2006 12:11 pm
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I'm Hilton pedal all the way! However if you want a pasive pedal, check out Goodrich. BTW, the Hilton does let you set the "stop" volume level.... and give great tone through all levels of volume.
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Dave Wren
'95Carter S12-E9/B6,7X7; Twin Session 500s; Hilton Pedal; Black Box
www.ameechapman.com
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Steve Hinson
From:
Hendersonville Tn USA
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Posted 8 Feb 2006 10:04 pm
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I bought a Hilton pedal several weeks ago,but today is the first time I used it in the studio...I'm sold on it!
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 9 Feb 2006 6:24 am
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| I'm sold on the Hilton as well. As for the wall wart being permanantely attached, at a show this past weekend I noticed a player that had cut the supply cord close (6" +/-)to the pedal and added a three pin computer power supply receptacle to one end and matching plug to the other. Made it detachable! |
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