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Hilton Volume Pedal: Pro Guitar Edition Demo and Features by Scott Sill

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Hilton Volume Pedal: Pro Guitar Edition Demo and Features by Scott Sill

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Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Hilton Electronics Pro Guitar Pedal.

Features and functionality

  • Owners note the side knob can be used to adjust pedal force, enhancing control over the volume dynamics.

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  • The 'tuner out' on some volume pedals is passive, which can halve input impedance when a tuner is connected, potentially affecting tone.

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  • The Hilton Pro is noted for its resistance adjustment screw, allowing users to tweak pedal stiffness to their preference.

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Use cases and applications

  • Placing the pedal at the start of the signal chain allows for precise volume adjustments into fuzz pedals, mimicking guitar volume roll-off.

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  • The Ernie Ball MVP, while excellent for master volume control, includes a boost circuit and overall volume knob, which may be unnecessary for simple setups.

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Build quality

  • The pedal is commended for its robust construction, with an adjustable force mechanism for the pedal action.

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Comparisons

  • Compared to the Morley Little Alligator placed at the end of the signal chain, the Hilton Pro is preferred for initial volume modulation.

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  • The Bloomery pedal has received mixed reviews regarding its taper, suggesting the Hilton Pro may be a better option for a smooth volume sweep.

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  • Owners familiar with the pedal steel community often favor the Hilton Electronics Pro for its sweep profile and buffer over alternatives like the Telonics FP-100.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Signal chain impedance issues can cause treble roll-off; an active circuit or buffer can help mitigate this effect.

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5.0 out of 5

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matthewfuqua

Best sounding volume pedal!

This is the best sounding volume pedal I've owned. Not that I've owned them all, but it rocks. Variable off point if a nice feature too.

Artist usage

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See how Al Di Meola uses Hilton Electronics Pro Guitar Pedal

Al Di Meola

Guitarist

Dream Theater

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Verified via Premierguitar

The pedalboard guitar tech Sean Haines assembled for Al Di Meola is pictured in this article of Premier Guitar.

See how Larry Carlton uses Hilton Electronics Pro Guitar Pedal

Larry Carlton

Guitarist

Steely Dan

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Verified via YouTube

Larry Carlton talks about his Hilton Volume pedals at 23:45 in this interview. "This volume pedal would be for the acoustic guitar, and then this one would be when I'm playing the electric guitar." Larry's pedals were custom built by Keith Hilton and include a tuner out modification.

See how Marc Ribot uses Hilton Electronics Pro Guitar Pedal

Marc Ribot

Guitarist

Asmodeus

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Marc Ribot mentions his use of the Hilton Electronics Pro Guitar Pedal, specifically a volume pedal, in his musical improvisations. This is highlighted in a video by FondationBeyeler on YouTube titled "Marc Ribot: Musical Improvisation in the Marlene Dumas Exhibition."

See how Efrim Menuck uses Hilton Electronics Pro Guitar Pedal

Efrim Menuck

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Godspeed You! Black Emperor

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seen all the way to the left, label clearly shown

See how David Hislop uses Hilton Electronics Pro Guitar Pedal

David Hislop

Guitarist

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This pedal can be seen throughout the video as he shows his pedalboard run down. He likes this pedal compared to Ernie Balls

See how Jeff Owen uses Hilton Electronics Pro Guitar Pedal

Jeff Owen

Singer, Guitarist

Tenth Avenue North

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Hilton Electronics Pro Guitar Pedal at 3:21

See how Renè van Barneveld uses Hilton Electronics Pro Guitar Pedal

Renè van Barneveld

Guitarist, Composer

Urban Dance Squad

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You can see the Hilton name on the volume pedal

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Jacob Petersen

Guitarist

Steve Miller Band

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Verified via Vertexeffects

In his 2011 pedalboard, which was custom-built for him by Vertex Effects, one of the pedals that can be seen is the Hilton Pro Pedal.

See how Andy Falco uses Hilton Electronics Pro Guitar Pedal

Andy Falco

Guitarist

Infamous Stringdusters

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Verified via andy falco

electric pedal board:

Looper switch (to bypass pedalboard when not in use)–>Pedal Board: Boosta Grande–>Cry Baby–>MicroQtron–>Analog Man Compressor–>Tube Screamer–>Hilton Electronics Volume Pedal –> Electro Harmonix Deluxe Memory Boy Delay

See how Justin Hodges uses Hilton Electronics Pro Guitar Pedal

Justin Hodges

Guitarist

Terre Grande

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Justin Hodges is shown using the Hilton Electronics Pro Guitar Pedal in a video post on his Instagram, highlighting its role in crafting his guitar tones.

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