Volume Pedals Anyone?

bobthecanadian · November 26th, 2007, 10:47 PM

So, who here uses a volume pedal? I am thinking of getting one and would like to know what you all have used and found useful.

Bob

Blackhole_son · January 11th, 2008, 02:38 PM

I use a vox volume pedal. It was originally bought out of necessity because the volume pot in my Gibson was shot, but I still use it even though my problem was fixed. It's completely passive, so you never have to replace a battery, and fully adjustable. I'll usually adjust mine to where if I rock it back, I still get a low gain sound (so I don't always have to switch channels to get a clean-ish sound). I would definitely recommend it. Makes it a ton easier to do volume swells and the like.

bobthecanadian · January 22nd, 2008, 11:57 AM

I have played a few of them since I first posted but have not yet found one that I like. I am sure that I could get along with any decent volume pedal, but, I guess I have become a bit of a snob. Oh, well.

Any suggestions for good ones?

Bob

Blackhole_son · January 24th, 2008, 12:20 AM

Do you mean that you've played a few Vox volume pedals, or just a few in general? Granted, there are dozens of brands available to you, but finding a volume pedal isn't exactly rocket science. They all do basically the same thing.

It really boils down to what YOU want out of a volume pedal. I've found that most of the major brands of volume pedals are very similar in design and function. Personally, I prefer the Vox pedal, namely because it fits in with my other pedals well (Practically identical to my CryBaby), and it's very easy to use and customize. Perhaps a Morley pedal would be to your liking? Again, it has all the same features as the Vox, just in a different outer design. Let's not forget that if you don't like the action of a particular pedal, you can always modify it to your particular preference. Hell, you can even change the pot that comes with it to something more your style.

For less than $100, I choose the Vox.

JKjr · June 11th, 2008, 07:29 PM

Has anyone tried a VISUAL VOLUME pedal? I hear good things, but nobody stocks one.

StratDen · June 12th, 2008, 11:19 PM

I was thinking of giving the Fender Volume/Tone pedal a try when one shows up at my local dealer....

Strat God · June 13th, 2008, 01:04 AM

I can't live without a VP. Currently I'm using an Ernie Ball and it works fine.

Morley makes the nicest volume pedal I've ever had. Need to get another come to think of it.....

bobthecanadian · June 13th, 2008, 07:45 AM

I have not seen a Vox or Morely volume pedal here where I live. Is it possible to get some sort of active volume pedal that sort of functions as a line booster as well? Maybe something more like a preamp?

Just thinking out loud.

StratDen · June 13th, 2008, 06:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Strat God

I can't live without a VP. Currently I'm using an Ernie Ball and it works fine.

Morley makes the nicest volume pedal I've ever had. Need to get another come to think of it.....

S.G., Which Morley model is it that you liked the best?

StratDen · June 13th, 2008, 06:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JKjr

Has anyone tried a VISUAL VOLUME pedal? I hear good things, but nobody stocks one.

Did you mean this one?

StratDen · June 13th, 2008, 06:55 PM

I like the idea of the side-to-side tone control integrated into the volume pedal... Anyone like multi-use volume pedals like this?

PeteG45 · July 28th, 2008, 11:09 PM

When I roll off the volume on my Tele I loose some of the treble (and I installed a treble bleed). Do volume pedals have the same impact on the higher frequencies?

Dixie Duncan · July 29th, 2008, 03:26 AM

I'm also curious about the Visual. I am using a EB VP JR for now.