Hilton Volume Pedal Cable Input Repair?

Eric West · From: Portland, Oregon, USA, R.I.P.

It was bound to happen, and the cable on my HVP where it goes into the pedal is cracked through the main insulation, with the wires next I'm sure.. and is going to get a coat of epoxy and wrapped until I can get to it.

I don't have any weekends off to send it out.

Is it pretty easy to shorten and reattach the line in the pedal? I'm pretty handy with a solder gun.

TIA.

EJL

Jerry Erickson · From: Atlanta,IL 61723

It's very doable Eric. I think you'll need to unscrew the main pc board to get to the solder joints. It happened to mine too.

Tucker Jackson · From: Portland, Oregon, USA

Eric, my Hilton had the exact same problem.

Larry Behm suggested I unscrew the nut that holds the cable in place (where it enters the side of the pedal)and push the cable in a little. The split was pretty short, so I didn't need to push it in very far. So... no need to solder it again. No problems so far.

Eric West · From: Portland, Oregon, USA, R.I.P.

TJ.

Fixed!

Thanks.

Jubitz this weekend if you get a chance. I'll buy you one for the tip.

EJL

[This message was edited by Eric West on 14 May 2006 at 03:36 PM.]

Chip Fossa · From: Monson, MA, USA (deceased)

Hi fellas,

I just recently bought a brand new HVP right from the man himself.

I'm a bit aside here. Are you telling me that sooner or later the AC cord is to wear out?

Do you guys have older pedals, or really put them thru the mill when gigging?

The AC cord on my pedal seems pretty stout and has that buffer-type bushing when going into the body.

Has anyone alerted Keith about this?

Geez, I don't really want to be hearing this.

Keith Hilton · From: 248 Laurel Road Ozark, Missouri 65721

Thanks guys for using my volume pedal. I can't build something that can't be torn up, or eventually worn out. The cord I use is strong enought to hold up the weight of a 200 pound man. This doesn't mean drummers can't damage it tripping over it. Constant bending at sharp angles will break anything, including steel. Usually just losening the nut at the pedal and pushing the power cord back in will solve the problem of a drummer tripping over the cord and pulling it out. It will also solve the problem of fraying, as you can probably push up to 3 inches inside the pedal. Be careful about replacing the cord as there is a black wire, green wire, red wire, white wire, bare wire, and foil wire. You really need to know what each of these wires does. If you use common sense the power cord will last for many years, maybe more than you will live. If you want REAL problems, convert your pedal where the cord can be un-plugged. Years ago I made pedals like this. I could write a book on problems with stuff that plugs in. But what do I know. I am always here to help anyone who does have a problem.

[This message was edited by Keith Hilton on 14 May 2006 at 08:22 PM.]

Eric West · From: Portland, Oregon, USA, R.I.P.

No complaints at all here. Not to worry Chip or Keith. I did as suggested and it's good for another tortuous couple years.

Mine has had the most abusive couple years and what happened is that I put it in the corner of my anvil case where the chord pinched it right next to the side. It got dropped a few times, and slammed the pedal around inside mor than once besides just being crammed in that way. God knows I've yanked the chord enough times.

Now I'm reversing it in the case so the connection is not up against the side of the case.

Keith, if possible could you identify the type chord that it is and where to get some for emergencies?

Thanks.

I'll be using this baby from here on out I'm sure.

EJL

Chip Fossa · From: Monson, MA, USA (deceased)

PHEW...

Thanks Keith and Eric.

I'll be able to sleep well tonite.

Oh yeah, The HVP is without a doubt in my little mind, the best VP I've ever played.

I used to have the Goodrich lightbeam pedal from many years back. It had 2 small flashlight-style bulbs and operated like on a grocery store door auto opening. This was a good idea, but the tone was changed dramatically - more harsh, edgier, and soulless. Pot pedals for all their problems, too, at least allowed some truer representation of your amp settings.

But we all know the BIG problems with pots.

Keith's laser pedal allows your settings and signal to come thru loud, clear, and true as can be.

Thanks Keith. The pedal makes me want to get up and go play that steel. I can't believe the sound. As any kid would say - JUST AWESOME!!!!!!!

Keith Hilton · From: 248 Laurel Road Ozark, Missouri 65721

Eric, don't worry about replacing the cord. If you ever need to I will help you. Just keep picking, and do less worrying.

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