This Pedal Is A Crazy Idea, But It Works

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[TechnoRiff]

It's a pioneering design, however IMO, it seems much harder and more effort to use than a standard volume pedal. It's like the foot version of using a pinky wrapped around a volume control.

[wbgookin]

That little toggle switch seems like it's going to get stepped on by accident and broken off. I'd also like to see the numbers off to the side so I could see them while my foot was on it. But a neat idea, especially since it doesn't use power!

[Simulera]

Put a potentiometer volume pedal/knob/wheel in the effects loop of a tube amp and you can crank the the power amp to get tubes to deliver the tone you want and yet turn the sound level down to almost any enjoyable volume level you want. For one example that I know about first hand, the approach in this video completely transforms the Fender Hot Rod Deluxe, which many people don’t enjoy the sound of at low levels but then it just gets too loud by the time its sounding nice. It becomes a great sounding amp at controllable volumes. And you don’t need to go into changing the tubes and pots. Put a volume knob in the effects loop and all of a sudden your HRD is a great-sounding amp at controlled volumes. I imagine there are a lot of other tube amps out there that such a volume potentiometer in the effects loop would also make much more tonally controllable. Great video! What you’re posting here is very good information! As usual… this is a solid channel.

[HayesTech]

I've used Black Mountain pics for several years now and have even made a couple videos my self on his guitar pics. I can't recommend them enough to anyone playing guitar.

I did contact him a couple times, to let him know how I feel about his product and to ask for a couple additions to his line up of products. He did start making thinner pics (not from my input or conversations) which helped a lot. But what I was hoping for was a pic that was longer.

My issue is, I've had 2 strokes, and can no longer hold a pic. His pics have got me back to playing guitar again. But what I really needed was an even longer pic (about 1/4" longer to it's tip). That's what I'm waiting for. For now I'm riveting another pic into his, to Gain that extra length and that's helping me immensely.

Again, I can't say enough praises to the pics he's made and their quality. This man is a genius.

[lanceholland]

Got been using it as an expression pedal for my Fractal's volume for the last month. It's very nice. A big thing for me is being able to look down at the numbers and see what level it's set at...there's no guessing. It works perfectly as an expression pedal. Just plug a TRS cable into the output and calibrate your device.

[jay]

Looks like a quality product and seems like it works extra nice for swells but it is massive overkill to use it as a master volume device in your effects loop when it costs $189 vs a basic volume knob box that costs like $20 or so.

[dwyn]

I hate it when I unexpectedly really want something that I never knew I really needed! You've done it again!!!

[tmartin]

I hate loose volume knobs on a guitar too. My solution is to put a rubber o-ring or felt ring under the knob to add some friction.

[cpk]

Hey @2:10 you mixed up the linear and audio tapers on the Black Mountain volume roller. The linear taper would be the straight line on the left and the audio taper would be the rotated smile on the right.

[adamcoe]

My only small critique would be the location of that taper switch. In a live situation it would be pretty easy to knock it by accident, or stomp on it and break it. Otherwise though, really cool idea and it looks very robust.

[therewasascene]

I like the alternate tuner out usage idea for balancing volumes. And that the numbers provide an easy way to get back to the right spot

[FirebirdMorningSky]

shoutout to that Firebird chilling in the back 👍🏽 great video

[AlexHand]

I see the value in this and it's something I'd consider buying. I was expecting it to be about $100, even considering a non-powered mini volume pedal can be had on Amazon right now for $40. It's about $200.

[MichaelDavis-zi]

I really liked your review. If I ever need a volume pedal THIS will be the one I get. Thanks Phil.

[clanofhousecats]

As soon as you said that, it can be used as another master volume on your amp, that brought some more interest to me

[xeeton]

I think guitar pots are still audio taper, I think a better use for the linear taper is that you can use this as an expression pedal (that doesn't carry an audio signal)

[RudolfKruse-ov]

Yeah, use it as a "Set&Forget" to control volume of my Beatbuddy. Love it and it looks cool AF on my pedalboard.

[caseylee]

I love these review vids on Phil's channel!

[captnb]

Oh i like this. I see at least two on my pedal. One to control how much boss sy1 synth is blended in without bending over live. Another to adjust how much is going to the subs durning songs. Maybey another to adjust other effects so the sonic wonder can evolve as the song mood makes changes.
Excited!

[stringedaz]

That's a really cool idea!!! Could be a major trip hazard for the drummer, though... lol.