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Topic: volume pedal, goodrich Model LDR-2 or Hilton |
Jeff Hogsten
From:
Flatwoods Ky USA
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Posted 12 Jun 2007 1:01 pm |
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| Im in the market for a volume pedal. I was actually going to buy a Hilton untill I saw this goodrich. I would like some input on which one you think is the best |
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Greg Cutshaw
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Corry, PA, USA
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Posted 13 Jun 2007 5:50 am
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Jeff,
There's a review of the LDR2 on my website that may help you decide:
LDR2 review
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Roger Crawford
From:
Griffin, GA USA
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Posted 13 Jun 2007 10:50 am
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| I have both, and each has their strong points. If I had to go with one over the other, I'd keep the Hilton. |
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Brint Hannay
From:
Maryland, USA
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Posted 13 Jun 2007 12:01 pm
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Unless they've changed it, it looks from Greg's pics like the LDR-2 has the same flaw as the LDR, which I have one of. Being light-controlled, and designed so the front of the pedal is open when the pedal is in the "back" position, if there's a strong light source in front of the pedal, its operation is thrown off. I discovered this on a late afternoon outdoor summertime gig where the stage faced west, so the sun, in addition to roasting the band (  ), rendered my volume pedal inoperative (couldn't lower volume) until I figured out what was happening and put something in front of the pedal to shade it. No such problem with the Hilton, which I also now have. I also think the Hilton sounds a little better. |
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Ernest Cawby
From:
Lake City, Florida, USA, R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Jun 2007 12:11 pm which pedal
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I have a Hilton light pedal on gigs, always worked great, I have a goodrich low profile pot pedal in practice room it also works well, no problem with either.
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Chris LeDrew
From:
Canada
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Posted 13 Jun 2007 12:14 pm
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I'm currently switching from the LDR back to a standard Goodrich 120 pot pedal for live shows now, because I've grown tired of trying to find AC outlets that are accessible to front of the steel, and I don't have outlets on my seat. I do think the LDR is a great unit, but plugging it in has become a real hassle for me in the midst of setup time constraints. (I haven't experienced the light problem that Brint has, but wouldn't want to chance it again through a full summer of outdoor shows.) If I was buying a new pedal now, I'd be looking at the Goodrich H10K with the impedence matcher driven by a 9-volt battery. No AC but lots of sparkle. I sold a similar one to get the LDR, and will probably end up back where I started........as is the case with every other aspect of steel playing for me so far.
Just my two cents.
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John Fabian
From:
Mesquite, Texas USA * R.I.P.
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Posted 13 Jun 2007 12:15 pm
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Goodrich added internal shielding to the later LDR2's which prevents external light from interfering with the operation of the circuitry. Unfortunately, production of the LDR series has been temporarily suspended since Phillip Goodrich's unfortunate demise. We are hoping to see production start again in the near future with a few exciting new features.
Goodrich continues to produce their premiere line of traditional pedals and accessories which are available from various steel guitar dealers. |
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Greg Cutshaw
From:
Corry, PA, USA
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Posted 13 Jun 2007 12:30 pm
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I use a Goodrich 120 pot pedal all the time now. Not having to plug it in is a big plus but the main reason I use it is that it sounds the best to my ears by a large margin. I don't care for the sound of any of the electronic pedals with built in amps but you may like them and many people do. The pot in my Goodrich 120 has been replaced by a Dunlop pot that uses conductive plastic technology that typically gives noise free performance for many many years of use. It has been flawless over the past year.
The existing Goodrich Model 120 product, shipping with the sub standard carbon resistance pot can hardly be called premiere. Basically they are junk as shipped and I have no idea how these things can still be sold with a junk pot in them. There's been enough posts in this forum to convince me of that.
Goodrich Model 120 Pot Replacement
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basilh
From:
United Kingdom
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Posted 13 Jun 2007 1:19 pm
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| The Hilton is by far the best, AND Keith is just a 'phone call away. That counts for a LOT !! |
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Paddy Long
From:
Christchurch, New Zealand
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Posted 13 Jun 2007 1:26 pm
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Personally I love the LDR2, I have been using them for about 5 years and have 2. As far as the issue of finding a power outlet to plug into, since I always use my rack I just plug the pedal into the power strip I have in the bottom of that - no problemo ! I find them to be far more consistent in tone than the pot pedals, and I have had a 120 and H10k over the years.
Lets hope they get them back into production soon as they are definitely a superior pedal. For us overseas guys they also have a universal power supply available which self-seeks 240v. Something the Hiltons don't have. |
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