Entry Level Volume Pedal?

Jason Weaver · Post by **Jason Weaver** » 9 Mar 2005 9:02 am

Hello everyone,

I am getting my first PSG, and I need a volume pedal. My PSG is costing me more than I planned on spending, so I need to find an affordable volume pedal to start on.

Any ideas?

Thanks,

Jason

John Daugherty · Post by **John Daugherty** » 9 Mar 2005 9:17 am

Hi Jason, It's good to hear that you found a guitar. Your life will never be the same. Hopefully in a good way...haha .
Volume pedals are frequently for sale on the forum. I suggest you buy one built for steel guitar use, such as Goodrich, Shobud,etc. I highly recommend the Hilton pedal, but you said you wanted to start cheap.
A lot of steel players have suggested you stay away from the Ernie Ball pedal because of the foot angle. Most of the used Earnie Ball pedals you will see for sale have the jacks on the front. You can't use these on steel guitar.
A good used pedal will be priced around $70-$100. Good hunting ......JD

Garth Highsmith · Post by **Garth Highsmith** » 9 Mar 2005 10:14 am

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John Fabian · Post by **John Fabian** » 9 Mar 2005 12:00 pm

or:

http://www.steelguitar.com/accessor/accedesc.htm#VolPed

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Bill Holly · Post by **Bill Holly** » 9 Mar 2005 12:13 pm

Jason, my wife & I have just ordered a Hilton VP for our son in Texas, however, they are on back order right now. As soon as he gets it, we'll be glad to donate his "no name" pedal to you if you still need one then. I'm hoping that will be within a month.
Bill

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The toter of my wife's Zum SD10 3/5, Nashville 1000 amp, Hilton VP, Sarnos SGBB & Kay Double Bass

Bennie Hensley · Post by **Bennie Hensley** » 10 Mar 2005 3:54 am

Jason, I just read your post. I have a pedal around here some where I am not using. I will look for it today and when I find it you can have it. I will send you and email for your address when I locate it. I hope it is still around here some where. Bennie

Bennie Hensley · Post by **Bennie Hensley** » 10 Mar 2005 6:42 am

Jason, I found the volume pedal. I sent you an email..it is a Goodrich steelman dual photocell pedal...this comes with a limited warranty of course! Bennie

Dave Grafe · Post by **Dave Grafe** » 10 Mar 2005 10:20 am

Jason, you get that Goodrich SM pedal from Bennie and you won't be needing anything else, it's for sure a keeper!

Bennie Hensley · Post by **Bennie Hensley** » 10 Mar 2005 12:15 pm

I mailed the volume pedal to Jason this morning.. Bennie

Carl Williams · Post by **Carl Williams** » 11 Mar 2005 3:27 am

Way to Go Bennie!

John Daugherty · Post by **John Daugherty** » 11 Mar 2005 4:54 am

Bennie,what a great thing to do. God Bless.

Charlie Shifflett · Post by **Charlie Shifflett** » 15 Mar 2005 8:35 am

cant say to much about all volume pedals but have a que. can some one out there give me a wireing diagrum for emmons volume pedal
Thanks Charlie

Dave Grafe · Post by **Dave Grafe** » 15 Mar 2005 1:46 pm

Charlie,

Virtually all passive (potentiometer) pedals are wired the same:

Instrument line to one outside pot terminal (the one next to the internal sliding contact when the pedal is at full on), Amp line to the center terminal and the other outside terminal wired directly to ground - so that when the pedal is at full off the amp input is grounded. Often this ground terminal is simply bent back and soldered to the case of the pot itself (assuming that there is contiuous metal contact between the jack and the pot mounting).

When wired thusly the pickup sees the same load (more or less, anyway) at all volume settings.

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Charlie Shifflett · Post by **Charlie Shifflett** » 15 Mar 2005 3:08 pm

Thanks Dave
AS long AS I had this pedal I didn't no how It was wired I just had to change pots it didn't work right so I guess Its wired wrong.
Thanks again Charlie