The Steel Guitar Forum Store 

Post new topic Telonics volume pedal question
Reply to topic
Author Topic:  Telonics volume pedal question
Al Evans


From:
Austin, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 19 Jun 2021 5:52 am    
Reply with quote

I've noticed that when I'm using my Telonics volume pedal, there is a noticeable bobble in the volume if I take my foot off, for example to push a pedal when my left foot is already occupied.

Yesterday, I finally got around to exploring this, and found that the pedal responded to any impact with a wiggle in the volume, as if something was being knocked off-center.

Is this normal, or is there something wrong with my Telonics volume pedal?

--Al Evans
_________________
2018 MSA Legend, 2018 ZumSteel Encore, 2015 Mullen G2, G&L S-500, G&L ASAT, G&L LB-100, Godin A4 Fretless, Kinscherff High Noon
View user's profile Send private message

Jack Stoner


From:
Kansas City, MO
Post  Posted 19 Jun 2021 6:05 am    
Reply with quote

Mine doesn't do it. Maybe some unintentional movement when you take your foot off?

A slight tightening of pedal "drag" might do it too.

From the manual:


_________________
GFI Ultra Keyless S-10 with pad (Black of course) TB202 amp, Hilton VP, Steelers Choice sidekick seat, SIT Strings
Cakewalk by Bandlab and Studio One V4.6 pro DAWs, MOTU Ultralite MK5 recording interface unit
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Al Evans


From:
Austin, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 20 Jun 2021 1:33 pm    
Reply with quote

Jack Stoner wrote:
Mine doesn't do it. Maybe some unintentional movement when you take your foot off?

A slight tightening of pedal "drag" might do it too.


Thank you for the response!

That was a good suggestion, but it didn't make any difference. I increased the drag an eighth of a turn or so. With the pedal sitting on the floor (not touching the guitar) and the volume set about halfway up, I can tap on the side firmly after strumming the strings, being careful not to touch the treadle. The volume wavers momentarily.

Doing the same on a Hilton volume pedal I have on another guitar has no effect on the volume.

At least now I'm sure I wasn't doing anything odd with my foot to cause it..Smile

--Al Evans
_________________
2018 MSA Legend, 2018 ZumSteel Encore, 2015 Mullen G2, G&L S-500, G&L ASAT, G&L LB-100, Godin A4 Fretless, Kinscherff High Noon
View user's profile Send private message

Ian Rae


From:
Redditch, England
Post  Posted 20 Jun 2021 2:32 pm    
Reply with quote

What kind of surface is your pedal on?

Is it flat, hard and level?
_________________
Make sleeping dogs tell the truth!
Homebuilt keyless U12 7x5, Excel keyless U12 8x8, Williams keyless U12 7x8, Telonics rack and 15" cabs
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail Visit poster's website

Jack Stoner


From:
Kansas City, MO
Post  Posted 21 Jun 2021 2:22 am    
Reply with quote

Contact Dave Beaty at Telonics. He will get to the root of the problem.

A bad guitar cord or dirty jack can do this too.
_________________
GFI Ultra Keyless S-10 with pad (Black of course) TB202 amp, Hilton VP, Steelers Choice sidekick seat, SIT Strings
Cakewalk by Bandlab and Studio One V4.6 pro DAWs, MOTU Ultralite MK5 recording interface unit
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail

Al Evans


From:
Austin, Texas, USA
Post  Posted 23 Jun 2021 5:04 am    
Reply with quote

Jack Stoner wrote:
Contact Dave Beaty at Telonics. He will get to the root of the problem.


I did, and the pedal is on its way to Telonics.

From the serial number, Dick Beaty says it is one of the very first Telonics pedals ever made, in 2010, and may well have had a "Mullen" nameplate originally.

We'll see what happens!

--Al Evans
_________________
2018 MSA Legend, 2018 ZumSteel Encore, 2015 Mullen G2, G&L S-500, G&L ASAT, G&L LB-100, Godin A4 Fretless, Kinscherff High Noon
View user's profile Send private message

Peter Freiberger

 

From:
California, USA
Post  Posted 23 Jun 2021 5:58 am    
Reply with quote

Dave and staff will take care of you. Telonics' integrity is second to none.
View user's profile Send private message Send e-mail


All times are GMT - 8 Hours
Jump to:  

Our Online Catalog
Strings, CDs, instruction,
steel guitars & accessories

www.SteelGuitarShopper.com

Please review our Forum Rules and Policies

Steel Guitar Forum LLC
PO Box 237
Mount Horeb, WI 53572 USA


Click Here to Send a Donation

Email admin@steelguitarforum.com for technical support.


BIAB Styles
Ray Price Shuffles for
Band-in-a-Box

by Jim Baron
HTTP