Ernie Ball 6166 Volume Pedal

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Introducing the Ernie Ball 6166 Mono Volume Pedal! This musical essential has been designed with the modern guitarist in mind, providing a seamless way to control your guitar's volume, all from the tap of your foot.

This volume pedal has been crafted to deliver excellent performance, even with passive instruments, thanks to its 250k ohm resistance. It makes an excellent hands-free alternative for those who love to play with their volume knob, allowing you to create unique tonal textures in combination with other effects.

The Ernie Ball 6166 Mono Volume Pedal also boasts an added microswitch, evening out the taper of the pot throughout the pedal's travel. This clever enhancement is sure to be appreciated by guitarists of all styles. All the jacks have been conveniently located at the front, making for quick and easy plug-in.

This pedal also comes with a handy independent tuner output, allowing for silent tuning when the pedal is in the 'heel down' position. The internal taper switch also enables you to choose between two volume swell rates, providing even more control over your sound.

Key Features:

250k ohm resistance suitable for passive instruments
Microswitch for even taper of the pot throughout pedal travel
Front-facing jacks for easy plug-in
Independent tuner output for silent tuning
Internal taper switch for selectable volume swell rate
Durable construction for long-lasting performance

Product specs

Height	2.75"
Width	4"
Depth	11"
Weight	3 lbs.

FAQs

Does the Ernie Ball Volume Pedal require a power supply?: The Ernie Ball 250K Mono Volume Pedal for passive signals does not require an external power supply, as it operates passively without needing electricity.
Can the Ernie Ball Volume Pedal be used as an expression pedal?: Yes, the Ernie Ball 250K Mono Volume Pedal can be used as an expression pedal, providing versatility for controlling various effects parameters.
Is the Ernie Ball Volume Pedal suitable for active pickups?: The Ernie Ball 250K Mono Volume Pedal is specifically designed for passive signals, so it may not perform optimally with active pickups.
How durable is the Ernie Ball Volume Pedal?: The Ernie Ball Volume Pedal features a rugged design with aircraft-grade aluminum housing, making it highly durable and suitable for extensive use.
What are the dimensions of the Ernie Ball Volume Pedal?: The Ernie Ball Volume Pedal measures 2.75 inches in height, 4 inches in width, and 11 inches in depth, with a weight of 3 pounds, making it compact yet sturdy.

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PROS

Quality construction ensures durability
Quiet operation without signal loss
Can be calibrated for optimal expression control
Versatile for both volume and expression pedal uses
Smooth action allows for precise volume control
Built like a brick, very strong and reliable
Enables seamless mute between songs for cleaner sound
Responsive and balanced, even under intense use
Features dual outputs for versatile rig setups
Includes a tuner output for convenient onstage tuning

CONS

Potentiometer hard to clean and replace
String mechanism prone to wear and can be difficult to replace
Taper could be more linear for volume control
Some users find it expensive for a volume pedal
Passive design may lead to 'tone sucking' without proper buffering

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Owners find placing the Ernie Ball VP Jr at the end of the chain enhances swells, especially when paired with reverb or delay pedals for ambient effects.
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Placing the VP Jr between drive and modulation pedals allows users to mute output and eliminate buzz without an effects loop.
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The ZepplinDesigns kit is recommended to eliminate string issues and enable a boost function, offering a hassle-free upgrade.
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The Kevlar string upgrade from Shnobletone is a popular modification, praised for its durability and ease of installation.
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The pedal can be used as a splitter using the tuner out, though it affects only one side, offering experimental routing options.
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4.5 out of 5

Based on 10 Reviews and 77 Ratings

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tylerrosier

322

about 2 years ago

It’s a Volume Pedals

No much to say… it’s a well built volume pedal. If you have to change the string I wish you the best of luck and patience.

Roles:

Guitarist

Genres:

Electronic Doom metal Chillwave

barrau

145

over 4 years ago

chunky volume pedal

just a potentiometer in an expression pedal case.

the construction is fine but the action is done by a string, it seems easy to be degradated and broke with use.

big, comfy and with two outputs (one not affected by the potentiometer). u can use it for tuner (why would u do that lol) or for controlling dry/wet rigs.

Preferred Settings + Usage:

in fx loop for not affecting the gain but just the volume after the stereo side of my pedalboard.

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Composer

Genres:

Emo Post-rock Shoegazing

h535

606

about 6 years ago

The most functional brick.

This pedal is built like a brick. It has a excellent smooth sweep allowing for amazing smooth volume control, and is also solid enough to accomplish most DIY jobs. What more could you want.

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Rock Pop Blues

othiym23

205

about 6 years ago

you can stand on it

This thing is totally bombproof and deeply satisfying to use. I saw Pitchblende use two of these in series and while that was, in retrospect, sort of gratuitous, when they needed to stomp on that second pedal and really take it over the top, it was extremely gratifying.

Roles:

Guitarist Composer Music Producer

Genres:

Electronic Techno Dubstep

cloudtapes

225

almost 9 years ago

Get those swells.

I use this along with my EHX Small Clone to get some cello-esque sounds. I used to spin the volume knobs to make it happen, but this just makes life a lot easier. Plus I can rock back, mute my bass, and have dead silence between songs. This pedal allows for a lot of control, especially with the dipper switch.

Roles:

Bassist

Genres:

Rock Alternative rock Indie rock

dane_constant

135

almost 10 years ago

Best volume pedal

There are many techy snobs out there that will critique this pedal for being passive and 'tone sucking' but if you properly buffer your board (and don't use the tuner out) this is the most responsive and balanced volume pedal under $250 plain and simple.

zach_epps

249

over 9 years ago

Average

I had the string break on it but it was after I had bought it used and was using it pretty roughly trying to get an intense tremolo effect haha... thankfully a replacement string is only $5.

skylinerr

5339

over 7 years ago

Good Volume

recently my roland vol pedal broke and I cant find one as good as it was

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Rock Metal

emilio_alfieri

103

about 11 years ago

Amazing Volume pedal

"Easy" is the keyword. I really appreciate this Ernie ball, the price is very high for a volume pedal But is quality is extremely high! It has an input and output (like all the pedal) plus a tuner input. Cool!

Roles:

Guitarist

Genres:

Rock Blues Metal

donnyj

327

over 11 years ago

Ernie Ball Volume Pedal

Great to use if your not into using your hand to control volume. I use it mainly for when I want to tune real quick on stage. Nice addition to the pedal board.

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Guitarist

Genres:

Rock Metal Hard rock