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Post by Die Bullen on Feb 4, 2021 0:42:57 GMT
As mentioned in another thread, I'm thinking about finally buying a volume pedal. Any recommendations?
Requirements:
No batteries
Minimal online noise
No signal degradation
dB
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Post by zontar on Feb 4, 2021 2:57:06 GMT
Well I answered there before as well
But will mention stuff here too
In your case you’re looking for a passive volume pedal
I have two Dunlop High Gain Volume Pedals (odd name as they don’t add gain-but I’ve never checked on the reason for the name)
One is for my bass pedalboard & the other for my guitar board
I like them-got both used
They give me a smooth volume swell and work to cut the volume too
They are in the middle range price wise from what I have seeN
Most use a volume pot with different ways of turning it
Some with a string or wire or strap
Some use gears or gear like mechanisms
Some use light or something similar
That is part of the reason for price differences
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Post by Deleted on Feb 4, 2021 6:08:13 GMT
I've owned two volume pedals. Both were Dunlop pedals, although I don't remember the model name if there was one. The primary reason for choosing the brand was they're very substantial in weight and tended to be very solid feeling and stayed in place well. I had owned an inexpensive wah-wah pedal that was plastic bodied, and although it was sturdy, it tended to move around on the floor just from the weight of the curly cord plugged into it. The Dunlops were both metal (maybe cast?) and stayed put well. I also found that the Dunlops didn't clip any top end off the signal, which makes me think they used 1 Mg pots, so there was no signal degradation. They're built like a brick blockhouse, so I suspect they'd last forever.
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Post by zontar on Feb 4, 2021 6:56:26 GMT
I've owned two volume pedals. Both were Dunlop pedals, although I don't remember the model name if there was one. The primary reason for choosing the brand was they're very substantial in weight and tended to be very solid feeling and stayed in place well. I had owned an inexpensive wah-wah pedal that was plastic bodied, and although it was sturdy, it tended to move around on the floor just from the weight of the curly cord plugged into it. The Dunlops were both metal (maybe cast?) and stayed put well. I also found that the Dunlops didn't clip any top end off the signal, which makes me think they used 1 Mg pots, so there was no signal degradation. They're built like a brick blockhouse, so I suspect they'd last forever. Sounds like the same ones I have They are sturdy for sure and I don’t hear any difference in sound when I plug it in |
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Post by Die Bullen on Feb 4, 2021 13:34:38 GMT
Thanks for the info.
I'll have to run over to the store to test but the Dunlop High Gain does look like a good solid option.
I don't need a lot of crazy functionality, but I am finding that with all our concerts being virtual with no drummer I have to scratch through drum solo breaks on guitar which requires a volume boost
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Post by Bill h on Feb 5, 2021 20:21:20 GMT
I’ve been using this ernie ball volume pedal for years, it’s robust and I’ve never had a problem with it. I’ve never used anything else so I have nothing to compare it to. Attachments:
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Post by Die Bullen on Feb 6, 2021 0:57:08 GMT
I’ve been using this ernie ball volume pedal for years, it’s robust and I’ve never had a problem with it. I’ve never used anything else so I have nothing to compare it to. I wonder if Sam Ash would have an Ernie ball and a Dunlop to compare the two |
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Post by zontar on Feb 6, 2021 2:21:58 GMT
I’ve been using this ernie ball volume pedal for years, it’s robust and I’ve never had a problem with it. I’ve never used anything else so I have nothing to compare it to. I know someone who has one of those--and it works well--nice & smooth. It has a different feel than the Dunlop--so that could affect someone's choice--as well as cost However I am not a fan of the cheaper Ernie Ball volume pedals --they seem to change suddenly--and feel cheap. But you have two good choices now--and which one you get may depend on what works better for your purposes & possibly bank account. But either one is a good choice. |
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