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Topic: Volume Pedal for Lap Steel
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Ian
Member From: San Francisco, CA
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posted 11 June 2005 12:15 PM
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Hey Gang,I'm in need of a volume pedal for my Gibson lap steel. I'm leaning toward a Goodrich but I'm wondering whether a low boy or a standard height would be in my best interest. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Thanks a lot. Ian |
Jon Light
Member From: Brooklyn, NY
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posted 11 June 2005 12:29 PM
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Seems to me the low boy vs. standard height is of more significance to a pedal steeler with regards to leg postion, knee height etc. as it pertains to the fit of the body to the frame and levers of the guitar. I can't see how it much matters with a lap steel except for comfort. I'm not sure of the difference between the two Goodrich pedals--my standard 120 is around 2 1/2" tall. Find out how much shorter the low boy is, set your foot on books of appropriate height and see what feels good.
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Ian
Member From: San Francisco, CA
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posted 11 June 2005 12:51 PM
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Thanks,I've only used the Ernie Ball volume pedal in the past, and I've been with out one for some years. Ian |
Jack Mansfield
Member From: Reno, NV
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posted 11 June 2005 02:05 PM
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I have a dunlop volume pedal that I use once in a great while. I have been playing without one for sometime. It seems to make no difference to me whether I use it or not. I still get great music on the lap. |
JOZEF SMITH
Member From: WESTMINSTER - CA - USA
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posted 11 June 2005 05:47 PM
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I have a standard Goodrich volume pedal that I am not using. It is in good working condition and hardly use. Using a Hilton now.
$75 plus S&H. E-mail me if you need to see pictures of it. |
John Bechtel
Member From: Nashville, Tennessee,U.S.A.
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posted 11 June 2005 10:24 PM
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The heigth of your seat is probably a little more critical than the heigth of the pedal! Try to find a pedal that does not have too much of an angle from the floor when in the VOL–OFF position! (/= too high!) ------------------
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Tim Whitlock
Member From: Arvada, CO, USA
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posted 12 June 2005 07:12 AM
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I find when playing lap steel with a volume pedal, that I need something under my left foot to equalize the height of my knees. This way the steel can sit flat across them. The briefcase I use to carry my pedal and accessories works quite nicely. |
Ian
Member From: San Francisco, CA
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posted 12 June 2005 12:42 PM
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OK,Could someone please discuss the differences between the Goodrich (L)120 and the (H)L 10K. The latter features an active electronic buffer. Thanks again. Ian |
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