Stupid Volume Pedal....

[griff3]

So, I've used an Ernie Ball JR volume pedal (high impedance) forever... only because I'm too lazy to find something better.

I've never liked the sweep. It seems as if as soon as I back it off of wide open it's basically off.

Any suggestions on something with a more gradual taper? Thanks.:banana

[El Gallo Negro]

Have you flipped the little taper switch?

[griff3]

duh... what little taper switch? Seriously? I had no idea.

[El Gallo Negro]

Put it heel down. Feel inside the front near the pot. There's a tiny little switch that flips up or down for 2 different tapers. It's easy to miss and they don't come with instructions.

[griff3]

Thanks! I never would have noticed. I'll try it out as soon as I can.

[B_of_H]

lol

yeah, there is a taper switch.

I've used one for years and it works fine for me.

[El Gallo Negro]

:drink

[walterw]

is the pedal after a buffered effect (like it should be to prevent signal loss from loading down the pickups)? if so, what you want is the low impedance version, which will sweep correctly when given an active, low impedance signal.

[El Gallo Negro]

is the pedal after a buffered effect (like it should be to prevent signal loss from loading down the pickups)? if so, what you want is the low impedance version, which will sweep correctly when given an active, low impedance signal.

Yes, this also.

[d-b]

If you don't resolve the issue take a look at goodrich volume pedals. Love mine and I don't miss the ernie ball!

[jamison162]

is the pedal after a buffered effect (like it should be to prevent signal loss from loading down the pickups)? if so, what you want is the low impedance version, which will sweep correctly when given an active, low impedance signal.

Actually it doesn't matter. I had both versions at the same time and used an RC Booster in front. Both sounded prety much the same and the tapers were not affected. I actually preferred the 250k version, it sounded a tad clearer to me. Another reason is that the 25k model DOES NOT have the taper switch. So you have no option there, either like it or you don't. Stick with the high impedance, 250k model and just buffer it.