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mooseherman
Published on 04/15/09 at 13:27
This is just your basic volume pedal. As far as those go, it's pretty good. It's analog, old-school and to the point. Nothing extra thrown in but that's how I like it. Nothing in the way of midi or audio/outs.
UTILIZATION
It's easy to set up and easy to use. It's a big pedal, and it's pretty awkward to carry around, but if that's not a problem for you then it won't matter. I personally don't like to drag big pedals around very much, so I have a hard time with that. There's not much need for a manual but If you must consult it, the manual lays everything out pretty well. It's easy to grasp. At one point I had an issue with the pedal where it wouldn't go to full volume, but I looked inside and noticed that the runner was loose and that I simply needed to tighten it. I tightened it a little too much, but then went back and fixed it and it worked fine.
SOUND QUALITY
I generally like the sound I get out of it. It doesn't really rob you of clarity when it's working at half-strength or lower, like some other volume pedals tend to do. I use it with my '67 Strat and my Fender Deluxe Reverb and it works great. Sometimes that amp really cooks and you need to ease it back, and this pedal is good for doing that without making it sound muddy and unclear.
OVERALL OPINION
There are certainly better-sounding pedals out there but they tend to be more expensive. In my honest opinion, unless you have a large budget or are a pro, there's no real need for anything that much better. I've never had a problem in the 4 years that I've had it. I think that I lucked out finding a used one for really cheap, but even then, new ones aren't too pricey. I tried some other models and I liked them, but not as much as this, and this being used, it ended up being cheaper. I ultimately believe I made the right choice. Now, I'd probably shop around a little bit more and see what else is out there. I'm sure there's something better, but I don't regret this purchase at all.
UTILIZATION
It's easy to set up and easy to use. It's a big pedal, and it's pretty awkward to carry around, but if that's not a problem for you then it won't matter. I personally don't like to drag big pedals around very much, so I have a hard time with that. There's not much need for a manual but If you must consult it, the manual lays everything out pretty well. It's easy to grasp. At one point I had an issue with the pedal where it wouldn't go to full volume, but I looked inside and noticed that the runner was loose and that I simply needed to tighten it. I tightened it a little too much, but then went back and fixed it and it worked fine.
SOUND QUALITY
I generally like the sound I get out of it. It doesn't really rob you of clarity when it's working at half-strength or lower, like some other volume pedals tend to do. I use it with my '67 Strat and my Fender Deluxe Reverb and it works great. Sometimes that amp really cooks and you need to ease it back, and this pedal is good for doing that without making it sound muddy and unclear.
OVERALL OPINION
There are certainly better-sounding pedals out there but they tend to be more expensive. In my honest opinion, unless you have a large budget or are a pro, there's no real need for anything that much better. I've never had a problem in the 4 years that I've had it. I think that I lucked out finding a used one for really cheap, but even then, new ones aren't too pricey. I tried some other models and I liked them, but not as much as this, and this being used, it ended up being cheaper. I ultimately believe I made the right choice. Now, I'd probably shop around a little bit more and see what else is out there. I'm sure there's something better, but I don't regret this purchase at all.