Goodrich Sound Co LLC
8733 Silver Creek Rd
Whitehall MI 49461
231-893-5702 FAX: 231-893-7004

Here's a description for the NEW Goodrich LDR Volume Pedal:

It has SELECTIVE INPUTS:
Plug into NORMAL mode or BRIGHT mode.
It has 2 outputs for driving 2 amps, or you can use 1 output to go directly to a mixing board with no losses or noise pickup.

This pedal has NO pot, NO battery, NO racks or pinions, and NO moving internal parts. It is a product of modern technology.

It is extemely quiet and free of distortion.

This noiseless, no-loss, distortion-free operation requires more power than a battery can provide. This is why, when we designed this pedal, we chose a plug-in power supply. And we've kept most of the power supply components inside our pedal so that we've been able to keep the cost of the extrenal unit so low that you might want to carry a spare (this is the only part that might be damaged in use). The price of this power supply is very nominal.

Everything can be left plugged in at all times if desired.

The Goodrich LDR Pedal has more headroom than any other. No "clipping" regardless of how hard a string is picked.

And we guarantee there is NO TONAL CHANGE from FULL-ON to FULL-OFF, regardless of which input is used.

We've included R.F. filtering so you won't hear cell phones or intercoms.

This LDR Pedal carries a full 1-year WARRANTY against manufacturing defects on parts and labor. If the unit becomes defective at any time during the warranty period, we will correct the problem and send it through our Quality Assurance Department to ensure that it meets factory specs.

As the leading builder of volume pedals, our rigid quality and handcrafted workmanship guarantee a product you'll be proud to own -- made in the USA.

We urge you to try this pedal and compare it with any other one on the market.

Please see your Dealer for price and availability.

Suggested List Price: $239

Are there any plans for a low-boy?

Thanks,

Jeff: Goodrich tells me that they do plan to look at building a low-boy version, but that would not be for awhile.

We are currently taking orders for these Goodrich LDR pedals (standard height).

Ann Fabian
Carter Steel Guitars
www.SteelGuitar.com

[This message was edited by Ann Fabian on 15 April 2003 at 05:00 AM.]

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Playing For JESUS,LC. WILLIAMS U12, SHO-BUD PRO1,CARVIN TL60

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1985 Emmons push-pull,Evans SS200, Nashville400, 65 re-issue Fender Twin, Fender Tele

Actually it's one of those 'ungodly' as you say power supplies that is easy to find at Radio Shack, according to the Goodrich folks.

Philip Goodrich says you can go to Radio Shack and get Radio Shack's 12V Power Adapter #273-1773 for around $13-$14. That includes a choice of one (1) Adapter Plug. Choose Adapter Plug "M".

Or, you can buy the power supply from any Goodrich Dealer. We sell spare ones for $15. Goodrich says these power supplies are purposely low-priced so that folks can afford to carry a spare one or even two.

Also, Goodrich says this above and on our linked page above, which is relevant to your question (note that Goodrich says the wall wart/power supply is the only part that might be damaged in use):

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This noiseless, no-loss, distortion-free operation requires more power than a battery can provide, which is why we designed this pedal to use a plug-in power supply.

And, we've kept most of the power supply components inside our pedal so the cost of the external unit is low enough that you may wish to carry a spare (this is the only part that might be damaged in use).

Everything can be left plugged in at all times if desired.

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Steelin' Greetings
Marco Schouten
Sho-Bud Pro III Custom; Sho-Bud LLG; John Pearse bar; Emmons bar; Panther amp

Thanks,

Len Amaral

"The LDR pedal has the same characteristics as the former CD2A.

"The LDR pedal is superior in that it has no interior moving parts.

"This LDR pedal does replace the CD2A for the above reason.

The power supplies are interchangeable."

Ann Fabian
Carter Steel Guitars www.SteelGuitar.com

[This message was edited by Ann Fabian on 17 April 2003 at 10:28 AM.]

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Steelin' Greetings
Marco Schouten
Sho-Bud Pro III Custom; Sho-Bud LLG; John Pearse bar; Emmons bar; Panther amp

Timmy: The Goodrich LDR can be ordered from Goodrich dealers at this time. (We expect our first shipment next week).

We encourage anyone who wishes to compare these to actually compare them with your rig for yourself.

Here are a few of the comments about the Goodrich LDR from Junior Knight after field testing it for us (we plan to have other comments later):

• "Dramatically improved my clarity and volume"
  
• "Made the playing experience very enjoyable, allowing greater control over my overall stage volume and tone"
  
• "Volume was easier to control ~ able to hear notes better at high volume"
  

You may purchase the Goodrich LDR from us if you wish online or if you prefer you may print out this order form or you may call our retail sales line 800-969-7332 (or 972-475-2324 for international sales).

Ann Fabian
Carter Steel Guitars
www.SteelGuitar.com
www.SteelGuitarINFO.com
www.CarterStarter.com
www.OnLineSteelers.com

[This message was edited by Ann Fabian on 25 April 2003 at 08:41 AM.]

I had the same problem ordering from Carter. Ann Fabian called me and said they get so much "spam" email that it is difficult to weed out the legitimate people contacting them.

Ann suggested that you type in "Carter" in the subject on the email message or use the Carter "order form" on their website.

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Steel what?

• Input Impedances (Zin)
  
  • Normal Input: 20K Ohms to 290K Ohms at 160 Hz variable.
    
  • Full Frequency Input: Zin 410K Ohms at all frequences.
    
  
  
• Output Impedance (Zout)
  
  • Zout 100 Ohms for either amplier output.
    
  
  

Link to all the specs we now have listed for this pedal is here

We at Carter Steel Guitars also thank all of you who have ordered their Goodrich LDR's from us in the last few weeks, especially in the last week!

The Goodrich LDR also was very well received at the Tulsa show over Memorial Day Weekend, as well, when it was demo'ed all weekend in our demo room.