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Topic: Volume Pedal? |
Mark Helm
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Tennessee, USA
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Posted 10 Sep 2018 11:29 am |
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Hey, fellers!
Anyone have any suggestions for the best volume pedals for non-pedal steel? I haven't been using one, but I can see where they'd come in handy.
Thoughts?
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Brad Davis
From:
Texas, USA
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Posted 10 Sep 2018 11:51 am
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I think a lot of lap steelers just use simple passive pedals.
Ernie Ball VP Jr is inexpensive to start with. The string will eventually break. You can buy string kits for it.
I like the Goodrich pedal, I have the low profile version.
I have a vintage Fender pedal that has the boo-wah side-to-side action. It's large and built like a tank, but fun to use. Not sure I would use it everyday or recommend to start with. |
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Larry Carlson
From:
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Posted 10 Sep 2018 12:45 pm
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I just ordered a Lehle Mono Volume 90 pedal.
First......they are expensive but I've worked my way through enough cheap ones to finally want to get a good one.
The transition is very smooth, the pedal feels good and they are basically wear free so they last forever.
I have two friends who have them and they let me play with theirs. That's why I ordered one.
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George Kimery
From:
Limestone, TN, USA
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Posted 10 Sep 2018 2:22 pm Volume pedal?
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Larry, I have never heard of Lehle, but I did watch the NAMM video. The pedal is extremely well made and well thought out. Bottom line is how it sounds. Can you please follow up on your impression after you receive it either on the forum or via a PM.
Thenks |
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Larry Carlson
From:
My Computer
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Posted 10 Sep 2018 3:28 pm
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George......
I will do that sir.
I think it is a couple of weeks out.
It's coming from Germany.
I first saw them being used by Luke Cyrus Goetze.
Never saw one up close before my friends showed me theirs and I did some research.
I'm a bit curious and a bit excited.
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I have stuff.
I try to make music with it.
Sometimes it works.
Sometimes it doesn't.
But I keep on trying. |
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Mike Wheeler
From:
Delaware, Ohio, USA
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George Kimery
From:
Limestone, TN, USA
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Posted 10 Sep 2018 7:19 pm Volume pedal?
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| The video from the NAMM show is very impressive. You can't beat German engineering and metal work. I am not an active pedal and buffer guy. I still prefer a passive pedal with a vintage AB pot, but I am open to trying new things. I would love to take one for a test drive. I assume it has a wall wart that works on 120 current. |
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colin mcintosh
From:
Australia
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Posted 11 Sep 2018 12:30 am
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I too have a Lehle Mono 90. Brilliant pedal.No colouring of the sound that I'm aware of and no moving parts apart from the treadle.
Really built like a tank.
It has a min vol control on the front panel so you can adjust the minimum volume when the pedal is fully backed off.
And a gain control so you can boost the volume going to the amp by up to approx 15dB. |
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Scott Duckworth
From:
Etowah, TN Western Foothills of the Smokies
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Michael Maddex
From:
Northern New Mexico, USA
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Posted 11 Sep 2018 7:36 am
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To address the question: I like the Dunlop GCB-80 Volume Pedal myself. Why? Good price, solid construction.
I will also vouch for the Pedal Enclosure Parts that Scott recommends. I used that case for a Wah Pedal that I built and it is quite well-made and classy. They also have pots suitable for pedals starting around $8 and up.
HTH. Good Luck in The Search! 
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Jack Hanson
From:
San Luis Valley, USA
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Posted 11 Sep 2018 8:47 am
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| I favor vintage lap steels (mostly Gibsons, but I'll never give up my Bakelite). I like the looks, feel, sound, solid construction, and vintage vibe of the old Sho-Bud pedals. If I won the lottery, I'd shop for a Bigsby. |
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Todd Weger
From:
Safety Harbor, FLAUSA
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Posted 14 Sep 2018 8:18 am Dunlop DVP3
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Junior Brown uses a Dunlop DVP (or in any case, he does in some vids from a few years ago). These pedals use a band drive and are supposed to be very smooth. I haven't tried one, but $120 ain't too bad a price. I may order one myself for another steel, and as a replacement for my Ernie Ball...
https://www.zzounds.com/item--DNPDVP3 |
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Paul Honeycutt
From:
Colorado, USA
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Posted 19 Sep 2018 12:45 pm
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I use either an Ibanez VL-10, which is a stereo pedal with a tuner output and minimum volume control, Or a DeArmond with a Dunlop pot. The pedal steel player in my band is using it right now and loves it. (I play guitar in that band)
I've had the Ibanez for over 25 years and got it used. It's still as quiet as the day I got it.
I also have a '70's Morley and an older Ernie Ball that's been rebuilt, but I don't use them much. |
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John Hauck
From:
Long Beach, California, USA
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Posted 20 Sep 2018 1:58 pm
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FWIW,
I have the Lehle pedal Larry is talking about and just love it with my pedal steel but cannot use it. In my dumbness when I ordered it I forgot I'm using a Goodrich low profile. Being 6'4" tall I already have extenders on my pedal rods. When I try to use the Lehle my knees constantly bump the pedals and levers.
If anyone else is considering one, I'll part with it considering I cannot use it. In new mint like condition and with power supply. The Lehle does not come with a power supply when you purchase it.
If your interested, send me an email. |
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