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What kind of volume pedal do you use?
Hilton
35%
 35%  [ 53 ]
Goodrich
38%
 38%  [ 58 ]
Sho Bud
7%
 7%  [ 11 ]
Emmons
8%
 8%  [ 12 ]
Other
10%
 10%  [ 16 ]
Total Votes : 150

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Mike Shefrin

 

Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 10:42 am    
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I'm just curious to see what volume pedals everyone is using. If yours isn't on the list, let us know which brand yours is.

Jim Peters


From:
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Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 11:09 am    
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I have a Zum. JP
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Papa Joe Pollick


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Swanton, Ohio
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 11:11 am    
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I use a converted rack and pinion wha pedal.Works for me. Smile PJ
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Tim Greene

 

From:
Athens Tennessee USA
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 11:18 am    
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Hilton Pedal for me.
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Mike Wheeler


From:
Delaware, Ohio, USA
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 12:17 pm    
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I've always preferred a pot pedal because of the tonal changes from off to full on. But, I would like to try a Hilton someday.

I've been using a ZB Custom pedal for 25+ years, and just last year had to change it out for one of the Dunlop pots from Tom Bradshaw...and it's back to it's former glory. Smile
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Dave Mudgett


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Central Pennsylvania and Gallatin, Tennessee
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 12:33 pm    
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Goodrich 120 pot pedal, not one of the active ones.
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Mike Shefrin

 

Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 12:52 pm    
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I also use a Goodrich 120 pot pedal (low profile) but sometimes I use my old Sho Bud volume pedal.

Mike Winter


From:
Portland, OR
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 1:03 pm    
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A Goodrich 120 and an Emmons...both pots.
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Tony Prior


From:
Charlotte NC
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 3:14 pm    
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Goodrich 120 in the seat, Goodrich LDR at home for practice.

To me it's all about NOT plugging in more stuff on the gig.

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Greg Cutshaw


From:
Corry, PA, USA
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 4:23 pm    
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I own a Goodrich 120 pot pedal and a Hilton. Haven't tried the Hilton out yet. Had a Goodrich LDR2 for a while. I didn't care for the tone with it inline but it was the most awesomely constructed and featured pedal I've ever seen.

Greg
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Stu Schulman


From:
Ulster Park New Yawk (deceased)
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 4:34 pm    
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I go between a Goodrich 120,and a Goodrich light beam pedal that a friend gave me,At home I have a Dekley Low Boy that's pretty cool. Rolling Eyes
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Carl Williams


From:
Oklahoma
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 4:37 pm    
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I've been using the same "old" Sho-Bud volume pedal since early '74...It's solid and I guess I've been lucky with pots...I've been tempted to go to one of the newer/fancier models but I'm trying to resist...Go Sho-Bud! Wink
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Jack Stoner


From:
Kansas City, MO
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 4:53 pm    
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I've been using a Hilton exclusively for the last 4 yers. I carry a Goodrich 120 pot pedal around as a "backup" but have never had to use it.

With the Hilton, no more pot to go bad and no string to break.
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William Fraser

 

From:
New York, USA
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 5:26 pm     pedal
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I have used Sho-Bud with my Sho-Buds Cool & recently switched to a rack mount. I find the rack mt. stays put & makes finding the pedals for the C6 neck easier, I have a regular Sho- Bud for backup.
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Larry Strawn


From:
Golden Valley, Arizona, R.I.P.
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 6:07 pm    
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I've been using a Hilton for the past two years, but like Mr. Stoner I carry a goodrich 120 in my electronics bag for emergencies. So far I haven't needed it. Very Happy

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jay thompson

 

From:
east peoria, il USA
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 6:25 pm    
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Two Goodrich LDR's. Regards, Jay Thompson
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Dan Sliter

 

From:
Dardanelle,Arkansas
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 6:58 pm     Hilton
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Hilton and love it!!!
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Craig A Davidson


From:
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 7:48 pm    
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If it's a full night gig I use the Hilton. If it's a one hour show working with other acts that require getting on and off stage, I use the Goodrich so I don't have to mess with the power situation, and trying to get to an outlet.
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Tim Harr


From:
Dunlap, Illinois
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 7:56 pm    
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Craig,

Hey! How you been?

I use the Steeler's Choice seat with the power strip on the side.. perfect for the Hilton.
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Craig A Davidson


From:
Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin USA
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 8:00 pm    
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Tim, I am doing ok and getting ready for our steel show. I also have a seat with an outlet but you still have to mess around and find an outlet, unless you have one of those seats that the juice doesn't leak out of when you unplug it from home.
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Stephen Silver


From:
Asheville, NC
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 8:27 pm    
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2 Hilton Low Profile (damn these long legs)

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James Morehead


From:
Prague, Oklahoma, USA - R.I.P.
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 8:38 pm    
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I use an old shobud volume pedal with AB pot. I have a second shobud volume pedal with an AB pot for backup. I like the way this pedal looks and feels. Works for me.
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Ken Williams


From:
Arkansas
Post  Posted 16 Dec 2007 8:49 pm    
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Been using an Emmons pedal since 74. I wouldn't mind trying one of those new-fangled pedals but no more than I play, I'll probably just stick with the Emmons. I like the pedal, just hard to find quality replacement pots.

Ken
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Emmett Clough

 

From:
Arkansas, USA
Post  Posted 17 Dec 2007 3:16 am    
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Hilton, Happy camper, no problems at all.
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Dan Beller-McKenna


From:
Durham, New Hampshire, USA
Post  Posted 17 Dec 2007 3:34 am    
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I went from a Goodrich 120 to a Hilton about a year ago, but switched back after a few months. Although the Hilton did provide a more pure tone (no change in tone, that is) than the 120, it was not enough of a difference to warrant having to plug in one more gadget or to have $200 tied up in a volume pedal. I lucked out and bought another 120 off the forum for $60 with a nice smooth pot. I know someday it'll go (although I believe this is the original pot and it is a very old 120), but I can handle changing a pot every so often. Also, for whatever reason, I really prefer the feel of the 120; it just seems smoother than the Hilton for me.

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