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Has anyone tried or actually used the Moyo volume pedal and what is your review? Thanks!

Very sturdy build. The throw and feel is great. I like lowboy type pedals and the MOYO is very comfortable. Easy to pack too! I have two.

First reaction was 'whoa, this is going to take some getting used to'. Quick reality was no, not really. I quickly found it quite comfortable. But it resides in my gig bag as a backup. Once I was satisfied that it is totally viable, I stashed it as an emergency go-to, second to my Omni.

Very responsive and fits completely under my foot which I like. Easy to use, like tapping my toes.
I've been using mine about 1-1/2 yrs without problem.

Love mine.

What are the size dimensions, I know they are fairly small but never have know how small

It’s 6” long, 2" wide and 1 5/8" tall.

I like it. I just need to remember to place my foot far enough forward so my knee doesn’t move up and down.

Fred

Been using mine for a few years now , just bought another one as a spare . I am into compact ! Took no time to adjust to the smaller size .

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And to repeat, forget about whatever your mind says. I had absolutely no difficulty getting used to it.
It is a conventional pot & string passive pedal.
Mine is from before Glenn added the tuner-out feature and I regret that but no big deal.

Here is his shop:
https://reverb.com/item/4390294-moyo-mini-volume-pedal

I've had mine for just over a year and love it. The compact size is great.

I love mine, took no time to adjust from large Sho-Bud pedal, and I just bought another one for "backup"

Al Meyers wrote:Has anyone tried or actually used the Moyo volume pedal and what is your review? Thanks!

Thank you to everyone who responded to my request with your thoughts about the Moyo volume pedal. They were all very helpful!

Is Moyo a string or gear driven pedal?

String. Very well designed.

Thanks, I just seen a front picture on Reverb. Slick pedal design.

These are interesting, and appear to be made to survive a drop from the Empire State Building. I about bought one, but went for a Stage One volume pedal from Doug Ernest instead - gear drive, bigger, and very light.

Thank you for all the positive comments.
I would add that there are more pictures and info at:
https://glenntaylormusic.us/

I changed my mind after looking at Glenn’s web site and looking further. I ordered a Moyo pedal Sunday evening, and it shipped Monday morning. It should be here Thursday.

These pedals are a great example of “thinking outside the box.” When we get down to the basics, a volume pedal is just a device that turns the shaft of a pot. It doesn’t have to be huge, heavy, or as thick as a red brick. The old huge Sho-Bud volume pedal is an example. Many of us have to raise up our guitars because of the limited leg room, and thick or high volume pedals add to the problem. Pedals like the old Dekley Low Boy, or the Goodrich L120 (higher than a Dekley) are helpful for taller folks. The Dekley isn’t made anymore, and the L120 cost a lot of money. The Moyo has a very reasonable price, and is about 1/4” lower than a Dekley Low Boy. Those are good things.

I got one and threw it in my seat as a backup
My Goodrich had the pot come out of the bracket and I had to switch to Moyo on a gig without having even tried it. Was easy to adjust to, had to move the foot forward so the pivot was in the usual place. No problem at all, great pedal.

I have one and I love it. I got it as a backup but I often record and play live with it.

I love mine and was using it as my main for a while. My only advice is to get a small piece of anti-slip material, like for a cutting board, in case you ever have to set up on a concrete floor. However, those of you with more advanced technique may not have the problem of it slipping around on you.
Also, Mr. Glenn Taylor was very helpful and quick to answer when I wrote with questions about mine.

Jameson (and others)- A lot of us found the trick to be not using your toe on it, which comes naturally if you think of it as an effect pedal - instead, put your whole foot on it, with your ankle over the pivot. That both prevents it from sliding - there is no forward force on it - and makes the taper feel much more gradual,.

Best damn volume pedal I have used. Just the right size. Always felt like I was driving a bulldozer with all the others.

I just received my Moyo today. I'm really liking this pedal.

Here are a couple of pics of it next to my old antique Dekley Low Boy pedal (I put friction tape on the old Dekley).