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Ernie Ball

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The Ernie Ball VP Jr. Passive Volume Pedal puts power over your volume and expression at your feet. This pedal is perfectly voiced for passive signals and delivers smooth, consistent volume control. Whether you want to create dramatic swell effects, balance your volume with other musicians, or simply adjust your volume on the fly, the VP Jr. Passive Volume Pedal provides precision and nuance.

Micro Taper Switch Offers Two Volume Rates

The VP Jr. Passive Volume Pedal includes an internal Micro Taper switch that provides two distinct volume swell rates for maximum control and expressiveness. Select between a faster swell rate for dramatic, pedal steel-like effects or a slower swell rate for subtle volume shifts. The Micro Taper switch is easily accessible behind the input jack under the footplate.

Road-Ready Design Built to Last

Ernie Ball is known for gear that's built to perform night after night and the VP Jr. Passive Volume Pedal is no exception. Featuring an aircraft-grade aluminum housing and a stainless steel pivot shaft, this pedal is virtually indestructible. The tuner output provides silent tuning, and the heel-down pedal position completely mutes your signal for quiet onstage adjustments. Overall dimensions of 3.5" W x 10" L and 2 3/8" H allow this pedal to fit comfortably on even the most packed pedalboards.

High-Quality Components for Superior Tone

At the heart of the VP Jr. Passive Volume Pedal is a 250k potentiometer ideally suited for passive pickup signals. This ensures your natural tone comes through clear and unchanged. The pot is connected to the rocker pedal via a durable Kevlar cable and stainless steel springs for a rugged yet responsive design. No matter how aggressively you work the pedal, your tone will remain consistent thanks to the VP Jr. Passive Volume Pedal's quality components and solid construction.

Ernie Ball VP JR. Passive Volume Pedal
Ernie Ball VP JR. Passive Volume Pedal
Ernie Ball VP JR. Passive Volume Pedal

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  • Compact design
  • Potentiometer is optimized for passive instruments
  • Micro taper switch provides 2 distinct swell rates
  • Tuner output

collapse expand iconWarranty

Will replace defective strings.

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3.78

36 Reviews

47%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

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Most Liked Positive Review

4

Swells of Fun

I have been playing guitar for about 7 years now and have been playing live for about a year(which is why I needed this pedal). The Ernie Ball VP JR is a great choice for anyone who needs greater control over their volume in order to produce a more dynamic sound. When creating swells, it just doesn't get much better. You can put your full weight onto the pedal and it will still pivot smoothly, overall a good purchase for any serious musicians.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Meh

I have had three of these now and each one has been a hassle. The first ones string broke after about being passed down from my old lead guitarist at the church I play at. (He broke his first one) I had the one he passed down then it broke, got a new one with the warranty and that one only lasted a few months then it broke. And now the one i have pops and crackles like an old record. Other than the fact that they break regularly they suck a tiny bit of tone but you can work around that. They rock for volume swells, dont take as much space as a morley or the normal Ernie Ball VP, and its passive so it runs without power but as I said before they break really easy.

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  1. Performances7
  2. Amateur Recording5
  3. Home Studio5
  4. Outdoor Events / Games5
  5. Professional Recording3
Cons
  1. Not Durable4
  2. Poor Sound Quality3
  3. Difficult To Use2
  4. Not Responsive2
  5. Useful pedal range only in upper 1/31
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced12
  2. Professional Musician3
Pros
  1. Excellent Sound Quality8
  2. Responsive8
  3. Compact4
  4. Versatile3
  5. Good Selection Of Effects1

Reviewed by 36 customers

  • Nope!!

    2

    submitteda year ago

    byWill

    fromSilver Spring,Maryland

    Picked this unit up yesterday,will be returning it today.Poor sweep.All the volume is in the last 25 % of the sweep,making it more of an on-off switch.Tone sucked,too.

  • Good value and performance would recommend

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted3 years ago

    byStan

    fromOak Hills, Ca

    Good response from pedal board to amp or pc

  • The Perfect Volume Pedal - not small though

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted5 years ago

    byEbener

    fromOrange, CT

    It's a beast volume pedal! It's not small, so if you don't have that much space go with Dunlop DVP4 mini or something.

  • I would not buy this again.

    1

    submitted5 years ago

    byMike

    fromSouth Carolina

    I have 4 on the shelf with broken strings just not worth buying another one Get a Dunlop or better than that a Hilton like I did and just be done with it.

  • Great for its purpose

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byHandyc7

    fromDenver

    I actually had to send it back because I am running every effect through software now. But it's great for a performance based application.

  • Would buy again

    5

    submitted5 years ago

    byfriendofleon

    fromChattanooga, TN

    Works as it should and has a good feel.

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  • submitted4 months ago

    asked byCC

    fromGreene NY

    Does it affect the tone of the instrument oe the amp?

    Does it affect the tone of the instrument oe the amp?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it doesn't.

  • submitted10 months ago

    asked byDanimal

    fromHobart, IN

    Will this pedal work well with "V-Drums"?

    Will this pedal work well with "V-Drums"?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    No, it won't.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byNunnya

    fromLa Mesa, CA

    I am playing a Fender Telecaster, do I need the Passive volume pedal or the Active volume pedal?

    I am playing a Fender Telecaster, do I need the Passive volume pedal or the Active volume pedal?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    You want a passive for the Tele.

  • submitted2 years ago

    asked byRick

    fromLos Altos, CA

    Does the pedal come with a AC power adapter

    Does the pedal come with a AC power adapter

    Open Reply - Thomas
    It doesn't need it.

  • submitted4 years ago

    asked byJoseph

    fromSan Pedro, California

    Where can I purchase a repair kit. Because the string broke inside the Ernie Ball VP volume pedal.

    Where can I purchase a repair kit. Because the string broke inside the Ernie Ball VP volume pedal.

    Open Reply - Thomas
    I’m sorry, we don’t have that information available. Perhaps an inquiry to Ernie Ball

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byMark

    fromBaton Rouge,La

    Does it have a minimum volume adjustment?

    Does it have a minimum volume adjustment?

    Open Reply - Ronald
    No.

  • submitted6 years ago

    asked byYuro

    fromSeattle

    Since the Seattle store is closing in a few days, does is this product's price marked down?

    Since the Seattle store is closing in a few days, does is this product's price marked down?

    Open Reply - Beau
    This volume pedal is still available for $99.99

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