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tangyanho
Copper Member
Hong Kong
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 Posted - 01/20/2006 : 17:14:13
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I have bought a foot volume pedal (FV-50H), as it said that it is used for connecting before the guitar effects in chain. however, if i follow this, it just use as a distortion intensity control pedal which is not my aim. If i plug it after the effect units, it still work for controlling volume, However, is the FV-50H suitable for doing this ?..or i have bought a wrong one?...i should buy another one , the FV-50L?....
my guitar use passive picksup. someone told me i should use the FV-50H, because it is the high-independenct one which is suitable for passive picksup...is it true?
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thedarxide
Bronze Member
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Posted - 01/20/2006 : 17:23:43
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The high impedance one is designed to go first in the signal chain, neither pedal minds what pickups you have.
It's not a problem to put it at the end, do whatever works for you. The difference between the pedals relates to how it treats the high end roll-off, like the capacitor on a tone knob.
Are you wanting to use it to turn your signal completely off? How low are you setting the minimum volume knob? |
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tangyanho
Copper Member
Hong Kong
15 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2006 : 18:25:08
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Well, i want it be a volume control, which can completely cut off the output signal and without changing the colour and the tone of the sound. If i need to do that with my FV-50H, i need to connect it after the effect units in the signal chain. However, it is contradict to the original purpose of the FV-50H which is designed for connect before other effect units.
I just want to clarify that is it neccessary for me to replace a FV-50L instead of FV-50H if i want to have a volume pedal that control the volume of the sound but not the "Gain" of the sound.
Thx~~ |
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tangyanho
Copper Member
Hong Kong
15 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2006 : 18:30:44
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| And i set the minimum level knob at 0 when i use it. Because i want it completely cut off the output volume. |
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tangyanho
Copper Member
Hong Kong
15 Posts |
Posted - 01/20/2006 : 19:09:42
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In fact, i don't understand what you've said: "The difference between the pedals relates to how it treats the high end roll-off, like the capacitor on a tone knob." ....^^"....
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stinkfoot
Silver Member
Sweden
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Posted - 01/21/2006 : 09:02:21
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The difference is in the pot value - the "H" version has a higher value pot, similar to the one in the guitar, and is designed to work with high impedance signals (such as straight from the guitar).
The "L" version has a rather low value pot, and is designed to work with low impedance signals (output from active guitar pickups, active pedal or effects loop).
The "H" pedal will work just fine when fed a low impedance signal (in your case placed after an fx pedal), although in that position the "L" version will feel slightly smoother. The other way around is much worse - the "L" pedal will not work properly with a high impedance signal (straight from a guitar with passive pu:s). Or rather, it's tthe pickups that won't work properly - you'll lose quite a bit of treble and punch if you plug the guitar straight into a "L" pedal.
So... to make a long story short: Buy the "L" version if you are 100% sure you will only ever use it with low impedance signals (after a Boss pedal, for instance). If you're undecided about where in the chain you want the volume pedal, or if you want to be able to use it both ways (first in line as a guitar volume, as well as post-fx as a master volume), get the "H" version.
/Andreas |
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tangyanho
Copper Member
Hong Kong
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Posted - 01/21/2006 : 18:31:35
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| Thanks very much ~ ^^" |
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Foot Volume Pedal
