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VPM-1 Volume Pedal Mod for Ernie Ball Volume Pedals (Ready to Install)

$12.99 - $219.95

Choose from these build options:

  • DIY KIT Build your own mod from scratch. Soldering required — not recommended for beginners!
  • READY TO INSTALL: Mod is fully assembled and ready for you to install in your Ernie Ball volume pedal with just a few basic tools. No soldering required.
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VPM-1 Mono

Ready-to-install mono volume pedal upgrade. NOW SHIPPING!

$149.95 each

4 in stock

VPM-1 Stereo

Ready-to-install vpm-1 stereo version. Pre-order today, shipping by end of January!

$199.95 each

Available on backorder

VPM-1 Expression

Ready-to-install vpm-1 with expression pedal upgrade. Pre-order today, shipping by end of January!

$169.95 each

Available on backorder

VPM-1 Stereo Expression

ready-to-install vpm-1 stereo with expression upgrade

$219.95 each

Out of stock

VPM-1 Large Format Adapter for Full-Size Ernie Ball Volume Pedals

Adapt your VPM-1 mod to fit most full-size Ernie Ball pedals.

$29.00 each

7 in stock

9V DC Power Supply

Plug-in power supply to convert 110-120V AC to 9V DC (center-negative, 1 Amp). Used to power the Macchiato Mini Synth, or any effects pedal.

$12.99 each

22 in stock (can be backordered)

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Features

Features
  • No strings or pots; instead a magnet and Hall effect sensor detect pedal movement
  • Pure analog signal path
  • Five response curves (volume tapers)  to choose from: Linear, two Reverse Logarithmic, and two Logarithmic curves
  • Use the calibration procedure to set the maximum and minimum volume points to any position along the treadle movement
  • Reversible treadle action
  • Internal voltage doubled to 18V for plenty of headroom
  • Add up to 14dB gain
  • Buffered tuner out jack can be used as a signal splitter capable of driving a different effects chain.
Upgrades
  • Stereo Upgrade can be configured for either traditional stereo  (the volume of both channels rises and falls together) or pan action (as the volume of one channel rises, the other falls).
  • Expression Upgrade can be configured to control a huge variety of expression controllable pedals
Build Options
  • DIY Kit: Everything you need to mod your own Ernie Ball volume pedal. Soldering required. Small circuit board soldering experience highly recommend. NOT RECOMMENDED FOR BEGINNERS. See “What You Will Need” tab.
  • Ready-to-Install: We send you the fully assembled boards and chassis, ready for you to install in your Ernie Ball volume pedal with little more than a screw driver and a drop of super glue. No soldering required.
  • Full Service: Send us your pedal and we will install the mod, test and calibrate it, and ship it back to you ready to play.
Large Format AdapterThe VPM-1 fits all VP Jr pedals and the MVP (6180, 6181, 6182). The Large Format Adapter will allow the VPM-1 to fit it into most full-size EB pedals. See “Documentation” tab for more information.

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If you order your VPM-1 Ready-to-Install, you will need little more than a #2 Philips screw driver and a drop of super glue — and an Ernie Ball volume pedal, of course.


The DIY KIT requires the following tools and supplies. Tools marked (*) are available from Zeppelin Design Labs; follow the links! See also the online VPM-1 Assembly Manual, available on the Documentation tab.


TOOLS

  • *Digital multimeter
  • #2 Philips screw driver
  • Small flat-head screwdriver
  • Needle nose pliers
  • *Wire strippers
  • *Small diagonal-cutting or flush-cutting pliers
  • X-acto knife or hobby knife
  • 1/2″ (12mm) and 9/16″ (15mm) sockets and driver; in a pinch, pliers may work as well.
  • *Soldering iron (not a soldering gun, or a “cold heat” iron), good quality, 15-50 watt. An iron with a temperature control and a stand is best. Use a small size tip, with conical or chisel shape.
  • Solder sucker or solder braid (optional, but very handy if you have to remove or repair any components!)
  • Damp sponge for cleaning the soldering iron tip
  • Clamp or vise to hold the printed circuit board while soldering (optional, but handy)

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