Line 6 M13 + Volume Pedal

birry · 07-20-2011, 09:34 AM

Hey everyone,

Just looking for some advice about the M13. I purchased this along with a Fender HRD and play on a Epiphone LP. I've been using just this simple setup for a few months now (as our only electric guitar player) and I'm looking for some additional pieces to help out my versatility.

One of the things I feel like I can't do without any longer is a volume pedal. I DO NOT want to use an expression pedal with the volume "effect" in the M13 because it would eliminate an effect slot just for volume.

I think I'd like to get a volume pedal (which one?) followed by a wah or expression pedal.

The volume is important (I think), so now I'm trying to figure out which one and how to set it up in my chain. Just fyi, I also use the channel select switch with the HRD when I'm doing certain songs so I can go between slightly dirty to slightly clean without changing tones. I play through the clean side of the amp anytime I'm using the M13 effects.

What's the best way to get a volume pedal in that setup, and which one(s) should I consider using?

Thanks for the help!

**Rainer.** · 07-20-2011, 09:58 AM

I'd put it between the M13 and the amp. I use an Ernie Ball VP Jr., works just fine for me.

birry · 07-20-2011, 10:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Rainer.

I'd put it between the M13 and the amp. I use an Ernie Ball VP Jr., works just fine for me.

Which one do you use? I've seen that there are several out there. I was thinking I needed the passive mono pedal, but I really have no idea how to determine which one...

**Rainer.** · 07-20-2011, 10:47 AM

I use the passive mono pedal.

Almost Enough · 07-20-2011, 03:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Rainer.

I use the passive mono pedal.

This one should work fine, and you can utilize it as an expression pedal down the road when you figure out how to do effective volume swells with your volume knob.

**Rainer.** · 07-21-2011, 12:24 AM

Nah, not the same. There is good use for a volume pedal.

Bassman1185 · 07-21-2011, 06:52 AM

I would set the volume pedal in the effects loop. That way you can send a sustained, compressed sound into the volume pedal for swells, and then add delay and reverb to that for spacy string-like sounds. I use a setup like that on my bass for string swells at church with long delay and the Octoverb setting.

Almost Enough · 07-21-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by Rainer.

Nah, not the same. There is good use for a volume pedal.

I know...it's much easier and you can get much smoother swells. There are other reasons for volume pedals, too. HOWEVER, it is very possible to get some great swells just using a volume knob.

**Rainer.** · 07-21-2011, 11:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Almost Enough

I know...it's much easier and you can get much smoother swells. There are other reasons for volume pedals, too. HOWEVER, it is very possible to get some great swells just using a volume knob.

Oh, you can definitely get great volume swells from a volume knob, they're just not the same. Different swells for different situations

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LWatford · 07-21-2011, 04:09 PM

The new Dunlop pedal has been getting great reviews. I'd probably opt for it over an Ernie Ball pedal at the moment.

birry · 07-27-2011, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by LWatford

The new Dunlop pedal has been getting great reviews. I'd probably opt for it over an Ernie Ball pedal at the moment.

Have you researched them both? What are the differences (pros/cons)?

LWatford · 07-27-2011, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by birry

Have you researched them both? What are the differences (pros/cons)?

The biggest to me is no string. I've never thought it was a big deal, and sort of put off those who said it was an issue when it broke, but after doing it a few times, I really don't want to do it again.

The dunlop has a metal strap, which shouldn't break. It feels great, but it's much bigger than a EB Jr., maybe even the regular EB.

Tonally it's still a passive volume pedal, they all suck a little tone.

**thesteve** · 07-27-2011, 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by LWatford

The dunlop has a metal strap, which shouldn't break. It feels great, but it's much bigger than a EB Jr., maybe even the regular EB.

Tonally it's still a passive volume pedal, they all suck a little tone.

Wow...in the pictures I just figured the DVP-1 was in a Crybaby sized case.

Stereotap · 03-08-2012, 07:57 AM

Go with dunlops, never regret it