The first volume pedal

Mike Ihde · Post by **Mike Ihde** » 8 Jun 2009 4:58 pm

Thought you all might find this article from the latest issue of Guitar Player magazine interesting.

William Hoff · Post by **William Hoff** » 9 Jun 2009 2:22 am

Thanks for posting that, very cool.

Richard Sevigny · Post by **Richard Sevigny** » 9 Jun 2009 6:08 am

George Keoki Lake · Post by **George Keoki Lake** » 9 Jun 2009 7:27 am

Back in 1946, a friend who was very handy at electronics fashioned me a volume pedal using sewing machine parts. The metal pedal itself was in the shape of a foot, he attached a strong wire from the 'foot' to the vol pot which was mounted towards the front and above the 'toe' area. I wish I had a photo of this crazy contraption! It worked darned good for about 4 or 5 years. I eventually bought a new, (now long since discarded), snazzy DeArmond pedal which were all the rage during that era.

Max Laine · Post by **Max Laine** » 30 Jun 2009 8:14 am

Bill Creller · Post by **Bill Creller** » 30 Jun 2009 10:04 am

I still have my DeArmond (1950). It's built rugged. It eats pots, but I rarely use it. I think it could be run over with a truck and not hurt it.