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Topic: Perplexing problem. |
Marty Forrer
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Posted 14 Dec 2014 6:53 pm |
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Volume pedals.
I've tried two different models of Dunlop volume pedals, but they're about 3" high. My problem is, as a novice, my foot is bent back at a very uncomfortable angle and my thigh hits the body of the guitar. If I raise my seat and the legs of the guitar, I then have the same problem with my left foot on the pedals. I've looked in the internet and the options available and most all volume pedals seem to be 2 1/1" to 3" high.
Are there any volume pedals that sit very low, say 1 1/2"? |
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Justin Emmert
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Greensboro, NC
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Posted 14 Dec 2014 7:37 pm
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| Both Hilton and Goodrich make low profile pedals. You can google them for dimensions. |
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Dustin Rigsby
From:
Parts Unknown, Ohio
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Posted 14 Dec 2014 11:15 pm
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The Dunlop pedal has a different pivot point than a Goodrich pedal. I noticed that when I tried one. YMMV.
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Dom Franco
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Geoff Noble
From:
Scotland
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Posted 15 Dec 2014 4:29 am
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I used a Dunlop DVP 1 for a few years with a GFI student, great volume pedal, but a little too high. When I upgraded my PS to a Carter S12, the DV1 was just too high for the guitar with all the problems you mentioned.
So I bit the bullet and bought a LP Goodrich, which works well for the physical set up.
TBH I preferred the smoothness of the DVP 1 but the overall comfort and play-ability from using the LP pedal makes it more practical for pedal steel.
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Richard Sinkler
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aka: Rusty Strings -- Missoula, Montana
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Posted 15 Dec 2014 9:27 am
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| Dom Franco wrote: |
| I used to play in Cowboy boots... but had to switch to flat heeled shoes with pedal steel. |
Same here. I was using a Goodrich LDR2 (electric), and my leg was scraping the underside or the guitar. So, I put a 1" lift kit on the guitar. and I also bought a LP Hilton pedal. I have taken the lift kit off the guitar and use the Hilton with cowboy boots with no problem. I can still use the Goodrich, but it is now my backup pedal.
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James Wolf
From:
Georgia
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Posted 15 Dec 2014 9:54 am Re: Perplexing problem.
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| Marty Forrer wrote: |
Volume pedals.
I've tried two different models of Dunlop volume pedals, but they're about 3" high. My problem is, as a novice, my foot is bent back at a very uncomfortable angle and my thigh hits the body of the guitar. If I raise my seat and the legs of the guitar, I then have the same problem with my left foot on the pedals. I've looked in the internet and the options available and most all volume pedals seem to be 2 1/1" to 3" high.
Are there any volume pedals that sit very low, say 1 1/2"? |
I used a Dunlop pedal for quite some time. On my two S10's it was no trouble whatsoever. When I got my D10 it did not fit. My knee was hitting the guitar. Before you spend the extra cash on a low profile pedal I wanted to let you know that both a Goodrich 120 and the Hilton at standard height fit FOR ME under my D10 with no problem. I am 5'11. |
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Marty Forrer
From:
New Zealand
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Posted 15 Dec 2014 10:10 am
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| Thanks for the replies folks. Food for thought. |
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