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Topic: Alternative volume control device |
James Winwood
From:
New York, New York
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Posted 25 Apr 2004 10:43 pm |
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| I am looking for a device to take the place of the volume pedal. I have been researching about matchboxes and hilton digital sustain and I don't think that is what I am looking for. They don't play the role as a master volume like the volume pedal does, they seem to be made to be used with a volume pedal for impedance buffering (correct me if wrong). I'm looking for a device that would clip on to the leg of my steel with an overall master volume knob. Basically a volume pedal in a box. Preferably a tone control on there as well. Like the onboard volume and tone controls on a lap steel. Where can I find something like this? |
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Lee Baucum
From:
McAllen, Texas (Extreme South) The Final Frontier
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Posted 26 Apr 2004 5:01 am
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If you are already using a Hilton Digital Sustain (or similar type of pre-amp/imp. match. device) you can simply place a second volume pedal to the right of your main volume pedal. Then go out of the main pedal in to the second pedal and then out to your f/x units or amp. You can then just reach over with your right foot and adjust the overall volume.
It's a good idea to carry a back-up volume pedal anyhow. You might as well get some use out of it.
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Lee, from South Texas
Down On The Rio Grande
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 26 Apr 2004 6:04 am
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I think what you're looking for is right there in a Goodrich Match Box. It has a volume control and a tone control. I use it all the time. It is the real deal for doing the final touches after you set up in a strange place. If you need more, or less, volume and a brighter, or more mellow, tone.
Erv |
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James Winwood
From:
New York, New York
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Posted 26 Apr 2004 10:18 am
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| Erv, can the matchbox give Significant volume adujustments, as in turning the volume from none to full, or is it just for tweaking the overall volume. I am looking for a complete volume control. Remember this will not be used with any volume pedal. Just guitar to matchbox to amp. |
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Erv Niehaus
From:
Litchfield, MN, USA
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Posted 26 Apr 2004 1:43 pm
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The volume control goes the whole way, from off to full blast.
Erv |
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James Winwood
From:
New York, New York
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Posted 26 Apr 2004 2:39 pm
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| Well then that does seem what I'm looking for. Thanks much for the help. |
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