Volume Pedal of Choice

Eddie Thomas · Post by **Eddie Thomas** » 13 Dec 2003 9:31 am

I've been using a couple of Franklin pedals for years and they have worked great, but I think its time to move on. I was wondering what is the volume pedal of choice today? Thank's guys!

Bobbe Seymour · Post by **Bobbe Seymour** » 13 Dec 2003 10:03 am

The Franklins were wonderful, quality and beauty. The problem today with all pedals that use a "Potentiometer" is that the quality of these "Pots" are declining rapidly with the future looking bad for them even being produced at all, soon.
Most players that work steel for a living are now using "pot-less" pedals. Goodrich or Hilton. I feel that this is where the future is going, and fast.
The "pot-less" pedals have no strings to give trouble or adjust, no "pots" to wear out, they have adjustible taper and tone controls and are wonderfully priced so as to be a great value compared to the pot pedals, (if you figure in maintanence).

bobbeseymour

Gene Jones · Post by **Gene Jones** » 13 Dec 2003 10:06 am

Not to detract from anything that worked in the past....but isn't technology wonderful?

www.genejones.com

Eddie Thomas · Post by **Eddie Thomas** » 13 Dec 2003 11:34 am

Thanks Bobbe, for the info. Does Goodrich have a website? Now its research time. Thanks!

Roger Crawford · Post by **Roger Crawford** » 13 Dec 2003 3:56 pm

Eddie,
I got my Hilton from Bobbe, sure glad I did. It's one more item to plug in, but worth the minimal hassle. Smooth operation, no change in tone at any volume, easily adjusted for point of zero volume, and no pot to ever replace. Consider it!
Roger
[This message was edited by Roger Crawford on 13 December 2003 at 03:57 PM.]

Bill Simmons · Post by **Bill Simmons** » 13 Dec 2003 4:02 pm

Just bought a Hilton last week from Jerry Roller who sells the Hilton volume pedals among other items. Great pedal...should have retired the 'pot' pedal before now!
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'79 Zum D-10 8+5 birdseye maple; '79 Emmons D-10 8+6 black mica; Webb Amp; Hilton pedal

Pat Burns · Post by **Pat Burns** » 13 Dec 2003 6:05 pm

..I use a Hilton...could have bought 2 or 3 of them with the money I spent messing aroung with pot pedals..

..great product, great service from Keith Hilton (not that it needs much), but he's also easily reachable to answer any questions..

b0b · Post by **b0b** » 13 Dec 2003 6:21 pm

Moved to "Electronics" section.

Larry Bell · Post by **Larry Bell** » 14 Dec 2003 8:01 am

Hilton, hands down
I'm sure the Goodrich 'potless' pedal is good too, but Keith got his out sooner so that's what I went with. The Hilton is one of those SG products I would recommend without reservation. I have two of them.

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2003 Fessenden S/D-12 8x8, 1969 Emmons S-12 6x6, 1971 Dobro, Standel and Peavey Amps

Brad Sarno · Post by **Brad Sarno** » 14 Dec 2003 8:34 am

That Hilton pedal is really amazing. The feel is completely smooth. The guts are very high end in their design. You'll rarely see musical electronics use such high end components. It's truly an audiophile quality piece. Sometimes I really like to use my old Sho-Bud pedal because of it's smooth feel and action, and there are some setups where it's nice to hear the purity of just a pickup, (and maybe a Black Box), a volume pot, and an amp . The electronics of the Hilton serve not only as a perfectly smooth volume control circuit, but as a preamp/impedance matcher, it's about the best sounding piece on the market. It really does a great job. It's also very tweakable, the travel length/feel, theoff point, and even the tone.

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Brad Sarno
Blue Jade Audio Mastering
St. Louis
http://home.earthlink.net/~bradsarno/

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 14 Dec 2003 9:02 am

Ditto the Hilton. I wouldn't record without out it... Unless I used no pedal at all.

Jerry Roller · Post by **Jerry Roller** » 14 Dec 2003 9:46 am

Hilton! I use it, sell it and believe in it.
Jerry

CrowBear Schmitt · Post by **CrowBear Schmitt** » 14 Dec 2003 1:28 pm

Hey i got a Hilton too

Eddie Thomas · Post by **Eddie Thomas** » 14 Dec 2003 5:06 pm

Well, with this many endorsements for Hilton pedals, I believe I see one in my future. Thanks guys for all the comments and suggestions.

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Eddie Thomas 82' Push-Pull 98' Legrande II 99' Legrande II, and Evans Amps.

Bill Llewellyn · Post by **Bill Llewellyn** » 14 Dec 2003 5:42 pm

Um.... anybody got a Goodrich potless? How is it?

Paddy Long · Post by **Paddy Long** » 14 Dec 2003 5:56 pm

I have the Goodrich LDR which is superb, has great tone across the whole volume spectrum and seems to have more grunt than my old 10k model.
Didn't that bloke Hilton used to have a hotel somewhere ?? (and a couple of loose daughters!!)

Ron Scott · Post by **Ron Scott** » 14 Dec 2003 7:40 pm

I also use the Hilton Pedal and love it.Keith really knows his stuff..RS

Steve Allison · Post by **Steve Allison** » 15 Dec 2003 11:14 am

Anyone out there know a phone no. or address for Goodrich?

Ray Minich · Post by **Ray Minich** » 15 Dec 2003 12:21 pm

OK, OK, you guys have got my interest, time to replace the old "mechanical" pedal with a new fangled electronic one. Anybody have web pages, addresses, or phone numbers for Hilton or Goodrich or their distributors? How can I get me one of these in time for Santa to deliver it?

Thanks a bunch for any info & help.

David L. Donald · Post by **David L. Donald** » 15 Dec 2003 3:56 pm

I may be fairly close to Paris, and I have a Hilton. I've even stayed at The Hilton.

But I really wish I had NO SPAM about that girl.

Heck she don't even play steel!

[This message was edited by David L. Donald on 15 December 2003 at 03:58 PM.]

Ron Whitworth · Post by **Ron Whitworth** » 15 Dec 2003 4:24 pm

Ray;
Here is a link to Keith's website..
Cruise around & check it out...Ron
http://www.hiltonelectronics.net/

Jim Bob Sedgwick · Post by **Jim Bob Sedgwick** » 20 Dec 2003 6:01 pm

Ray: Check the Carter Website if you might be interested in the Goodrich pedal. They carry and sell them.

Mark van Allen · Post by **Mark van Allen** » 20 Dec 2003 10:06 pm

The new issue of Pedal Steel.US mag should have my Hilton Pedal review. Can't beat 'em! Keith really cares about advancing the tech side of steel life.

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Stop by the Steel Store at: www.markvanallen.com

Ann Fabian · Post by **Ann Fabian** » 21 Dec 2003 8:28 am

Eddie Thomas: There's a review of the Goodrich LDR potless volume pedal in the www.pedalsteel.us (July/July issue - still for sale I believe)

Steve Allison: Goodrich's phone and address are listed on our Accessories page here:
SteelGuitar.com/resource/accessor.htm

And, as JBS mentioned, we do sell the Goodrich LDR here:
<UL>[*]OnLine Accessories Orders

[*]or, if you prefer, you may use our Printable Order Form[/list]

Many other Goodrich dealers sell the Goodrich LDR, as well.

Hope that helps

Ann Fabian
Carter Steel Guitars
www.SteelGuitar.com
www.SteelGuitarINFO.com
www.CarterStarter.com
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Steve Allison · Post by **Steve Allison** » 30 Dec 2003 5:01 am

Thanks Ann !
You are always helpfull and appreciated!