Bigsby Vol. / Tone Pedal

Bob Dell · Post by **Bob Dell** » 17 Sep 2000 2:31 pm

Do any of you know the "Going Price" for a Bigsby volume / tone pedal? I have one that has 2 sets of 1/4" jacks on each side. I was told that it had been converted to a double volume pedal, but that it could be put back to V / T with out too-o-o much of a hassel. It looks like it will polish up to look quite good.
I'm curious as to what something like this is worth? Any ideas?
Thanks,
Bob Dell
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db · Post by db » 18 Sep 2000 7:40 pm

I have seen Fender v/t pedals go for as much as $160. In my opinion a Bigsby v/t pedal is worth more that a Fender v/t pedal, in that it is better constructed, cast of solid aluminum and is not subject to rusting and having the chrome plating pealing off.
I think a new one (but they are no longer being made) or one in very good condition could be worth around $200.
The bigsby v/t pedal sold for $65 in the early 70's... with a 4%/year inflation rate it would be priced at over $200 today!.<FONT SIZE=1 COLOR="#8e236b"><p align=CENTER>[This message was edited by db on 18 September 2000 at 08:45 PM.]</p></FONT>

Bob Dell · Post by **Bob Dell** » 18 Sep 2000 8:48 pm

DB
Do you have any insight on one of the older brown DeArmond Vol. / Tone pedals., it's a model 610? I remember buying a new gray one like it in 1967, but haven't seen the brown one before. A friend told me the brown was mfg. prior to the gray. I would like to determine the value on it as well, before puttin both the DeArmond and the Bigsby up for sale.
Thanks,
Bob

db · Post by db » 19 Sep 2000 7:46 pm

I have not ever tried a DeArmond Vol. / Tone pedal.
But, I have seen them go for between $65-$95 (on e-bay).
I don't think that an older one would go for more or less.