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Topic: DeArmond Volume Pedal
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Bob Eldridge
Member From: Arlington, Texas, USA
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posted 19 April 2005 06:41 PM
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I'm currently using a DeArmond volume pedal which I'm SURE came with the pilgrims on the mayflower. Works perfectly, but I was wondering ... Do the newer pedals make enough of a difference to warrant the high price tags?? Thx ... Bob------------------
Bob's Place bobeldridge@bobeldridge.com GFI S-10D - ProFX2 + 2 Nashville 1000's
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Jim Bates
Member From: Alvin, Texas, USA
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posted 19 April 2005 07:12 PM
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The newer pot. pedals only give you a different height and feel when moving the pedal up or down. Otherwise, it is JUST a pot being controlled by your foot. If you are comfortable using it, then keep it.I still have and use my 1953 DeArmond pedal when I stand up and play my T-8 Fender at oprys. Probably on its 10th pot or so by now. Thanx,
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Donny Hinson
Member From: Balto., Md. U.S.A.
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posted 19 April 2005 07:18 PM
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I tried many DeArmond pedals, and they all used a rack and pinion gear. They worked okay, but weren't smooth-feeling, like a good string pedal. Better than no pedal, but just kinda "clunky" feeling, and clunky looking, too. |
Dave Grafe
Member From: Portland, Oregon, USA
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posted 19 April 2005 09:10 PM
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What Donny said, plus the fact that the DeArmond only uses about 65% of the pot's travel, so it either doesn't turn all the way on or it doesn't turn all the way off.On the up side, they are much flatter in profile than the Ernie Ball, Bigsby, etc. pedals which many players find uncomfortable to use when seated. Bottom line is does it work for you and if so, well then, you already have what you need. |
Bob Eldridge
Member From: Arlington, Texas, USA
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posted 20 April 2005 08:47 AM
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Thx for the responses... the DeArmond works great for my purposes ... Just wondering if there were something I was missing...------------------
Bob's Place bobeldridge@bobeldridge.com GFI S-10D - ProFX2 + 2 Nashville 1000's
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