Volume pedal wanted

[saddletramp]

I'm after a good volume pedal, but not entirely sure of what type to get. It seems either a Goodrich or a Hilton would be good, so if anyone has either one of those for sale, please let me know.

Chris

[STEDDIE EDDIE]

Hi Chris, re; not sure what type to get? well for one, it depends on your budget, and secondly, if thats not an issue, we recently had this very discussion, on different pedals, a few swear by the electronic pedals, hilton and telonics, and certain Goodrich pedals i think, but at least half still swear by the much cheaper pot pedals, Goodrich being the most popular pot pedals, but my own preference, the Ernie ball 'pot' pedal has a good fanbase, not sure where that recent thread is, but it would be worth your while finding it, to hear the many different viewpoints, and good luck with your search

[JohnDavisStringsHere]

Chris, if price is an issue I can come up with an Emmons skeleton type pedal that I have converted to "stand" alone" for 50 quid that will do the job, not as pretty as a Goodrich but it all comes down to a pot and a peice of string.

[saddletramp]

Thanks for the advice, Eddie and John. I think I'll go for a Goodrich as soon as I can afford it. I have a standard Jim Dunlop pedal at the moment, but it sits too high for comfort.

I went to the local music shop on Friday and they tried to sell/order me an Ernie Ball (not in stock), but it seems it has jack sockets on the front of the pedal, which would be no good.

If I decide to go for a Goodrich, I assume I have to order it from the US?

Chris

[Ken Byng]

Chris

There are a number of steel guitar accessory retailers in the USA. Just do a google and you will be able to do a price comparison.

Ken

[Malcolm]

Chris, contact Gerry Hogan (Hogan Music Newbury) , he stocks Hilton and Goodrich and quite often has used pedals, you will get first class service from Gerry and Barbara.

[saddletramp]

Many thanks for the suggestions. As luck would have it, a forum member had a Goodrich for sale and I have bought that.

Thanks again. Great forum.

Chris