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Topic: good idea? maybe ,maybe not |
Jim Dempsey
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Belmar, New Jersey, USA
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Posted 10 Nov 2006 5:46 pm |
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| I was wondering if there could be a way to use one of your floor pedals to act as a volume pedal? I was thinking of mounting a 500K pot under the steel where your last cross-shaft would be and have it operated by adding another floor pedal in that position.You could use either your standard string or springs attached somewhere near.Your wiring would be near to the 1/4 jack for easy wiring.The only problem would be whenever you let go of the pedal it would shut off.I could live with that though.Let me know what you guys think?--Jim |
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Jim Palenscar
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Oceanside, Calif, USA
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Posted 10 Nov 2006 6:09 pm
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| It could certainly be done, Jim, but why would you want to? |
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Jim Dempsey
From:
Belmar, New Jersey, USA
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Posted 10 Nov 2006 6:13 pm
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| one less pedal to hook up/carry around maybe. |
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Greg Cutshaw
From:
Corry, PA, USA
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Posted 10 Nov 2006 7:26 pm
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Great idea! I saw this on an old MSA that a guy in Erie, PA played back in the 60's. His was spring loaded and linked to a potentiometer underneath the steel guitar. Better yet, keep all 8 floor pedals and add a 9th pedal, maybe a little more like a foot volume pedal, permanently attached to the guitar. Less setup, fixed placement, doesn't slide around, no extra cord since the pickup to foot volume connection is in the guitar body. The electronics part(s) could be a pluggable and replaceable module with options for pot style, or active style electronics.
Greg |
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Jim Dempsey
From:
Belmar, New Jersey, USA
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Posted 10 Nov 2006 7:29 pm
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Mark Eaton
From:
Sonoma County in The Great State Of Northern California
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Posted 10 Nov 2006 8:04 pm
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Could be the next big thing...
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Mark
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Jon Light (deceased)
From:
Saugerties, NY
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Posted 11 Nov 2006 12:28 am
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My first major electric instrument was a Farfisa Mini-Compact I got when I was 13. I didn't have the optional volume pedal. It had a built-in spring loaded knee lever volume control. I never thought about it before but it felt perfectly natural. I've got no interest in any change from the standard VP set up but I just remembered this.
I have always thought that an elbow lever would be an effective volume control for someone needing an alternative (due to disability, eg.)
Just thinkng out loud. |
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Donny Hinson
From:
Glen Burnie, Md. U.S.A.
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Posted 11 Nov 2006 6:44 am
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IMHO, the idea of using an extra guitar pedal is ruined by the spring-loaded requirement. Your foot is far more comfortable when it's not fighting a spring or other tension device, and that idea also negates using both feet on the pedals...a very valuable technique occasionally. The old "Red Baron" guitar had a relatively standard-design volume pedal hooked to the pot in the guitar through a standard pull-rod, but the idea was a flop.
You see, Jim, having a separate volume pedal has many advantages...
You can place it exactly where you want it.
It's easier to replace and service.
It's easily shielded (to reduce noise).
It can be used on more than one guitar
It's simpler (has fewer moving parts).
Yeah, the regular pot pedal weighs a couple of pounds, and it's klunky. So what?  If I can carry a steel and an amp, a volume pedal ain't no big deal.
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T. C. Furlong
From:
Lake County, Illinois, USA
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Posted 11 Nov 2006 7:01 am
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Everything that Donny said plus... at times I play with both feet on the pedals so that would be a problem. If you want the convienence of not having to lug a clunky volume pedal, why not make a volume pedal that was narrow and have it fold up onto the pedal bar for easy transport and storage. It might save 10 or 15 seconds every time you set up or tear down.
TC |
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