Volume Swells: Pedal or Volume control
I have been hearing some great guitar tones, that have been attributed to volume swells. I was wondering if they were achieved in the most part by a volume pedal or just the volume knob on the guitar. I have not seen anyone using this technique live so I would like your take on this.
I did a search on volume pedals but it seems the subject is still a little vague in most peoples minds.
If it is a pedal, I would like to hear your advice on the best pedal to get.
If the higher end ones are worth the extra expense then so be it.
I don't like the idea of a string running the effect like the Roland pedal.
This is for my home use so it won't get beat up, but it will have to be good quality.
I have heard Jeff Beck and Walter Trout to be specific, but I am sure a lot of other guitarist use them.
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