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Topic: Issues with Hilton Volume Pedal |
Ian S. Cameron
From:
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Posted 12 Sep 2013 2:09 pm |
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| I'm running my Hilton ME262-B through my fender twin into my MSA with a George L pickup. When I use the Hilton, my tone becomes noticeably more gritty, and the high end is difficult to control. I am aware of the tone screw on the pedal, but I can't seem to use that to correct the problem of the grit. Any insight would be helpful! |
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Larry Bressington
From:
Nebraska
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Posted 12 Sep 2013 4:11 pm
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Whats the chain Pattern? Should be Steel to pedal 'in'...Pedal 'out' to Amp...
Your posts sounds like your using the volume pedal in an effects chain when you say; to your amp and into the MSA
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Ian S. Cameron
From:
Saskatchewan, Canada
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Posted 12 Sep 2013 4:22 pm
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| No effects involved, everything is plugged in to the correct outputs/inputs. Just trying to give a full idea of my setup is all. |
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Larry Bressington
From:
Nebraska
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Posted 12 Sep 2013 4:34 pm
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Have you tried backing the volume down on the pedal,[ the one underneath] i run mine at about 60 per cent because it overdrives my pre-amps...As far as the screechy highs, i'm lost...It sounds like the pre-amp isent happy either in the amp or the pedal?...Just a thought!
When i set mine up, i turn the pedal all the way up with the volume pedal wide open...Then i hit the low strings hard and then back off the adjustable volume pot underneath the pedal, until my pre-amp no longer distorts.
Also when using a Tube amp, those valves don't like too much signal, unlike a solid state where you can hit em hard with a belt of signal to get that thump.
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Eugene Cole
From:
near Washington Grove, MD, USA
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Posted 12 Sep 2013 4:49 pm
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Have you checked the voltage coming from the power supply? If the voltage is not in the recommended range that can wreak havoc on the signal which comes out.
The other thing I am wondering if if you get the same results with all of your amps, or all of the amps which you have a chance to the pedal with if your frinds or bandmates can let you try ine of their amps.
I am not that familiar with Hilton Pedels but I work with audio gear all of the time so I do have experience with chaing down problems.
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Storm Rosson
From:
Silver City, NM. USA
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Posted 12 Sep 2013 5:16 pm
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 Just contact Keith Hilton, he is a forumite and an A number 1 guy.  |
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Malcolm McMaster
From:
Beith Ayrshire Scotland
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Posted 13 Sep 2013 5:54 am
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What Storm said, always found Keith to be extremely helpful , solved a few things I asked him. 
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MSA Millenium SD10, GK MB200, Sica 12inch cab, Joyo American Sound Pedal/ Jay Ganz Straight Ahead amp, Telonics 15inch in Peavey cab, Digitech RP150, Peterson tuner.Hilton volume pedal.Scott Dixon seat and guitar flight case. |
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Jan Viljoen
From:
Pretoria, South Africa
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Posted 14 Sep 2013 8:54 am
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I had some issues with my used Hilton and eventually found the small volume pot was stripped.
Easily fixed with a locally found pot for about $0,60.
It works well now, but I am thinking of changing the heavy transformer with something lighter.
We use 220 volt in South Africa.
There are only three wires going into the pedal.
Which one is earth?
Any suggestions please.
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Sierra S10, Stage One, Gibson BR4, Framus, Guya 6&8, Hofner lap, Custom mandolins, Keilwerth sax.
Roland Cube 80XL, Peavey112-Valve King and Special, Marshall 100VS. |
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Kevin Hatton
From:
Buffalo, N.Y.
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Posted 15 Sep 2013 8:50 pm
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| You need to call Keith Hilton. He will help you. |
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Jan Viljoen
From:
Pretoria, South Africa
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Posted 15 Sep 2013 9:25 pm
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Thanks Kevin, will do so.
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Sierra S10, Stage One, Gibson BR4, Framus, Guya 6&8, Hofner lap, Custom mandolins, Keilwerth sax.
Roland Cube 80XL, Peavey112-Valve King and Special, Marshall 100VS. |
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