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Free The Tone | Product Code:
709409
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Free The Tone DVL-1H / DIRECT VOLUME (high impedance)
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Product Condition
| Brand New | Unused, as sold. |
|---|---|
| Mint | Like new, no flaws. |
| Excellent | Barely used, very minor wear. |
| Very Good | Light wear, fully functional. |
| Good | Visible wear, plays fine. |
| Fair | Heavy wear, still playable. |
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Free The Tone DVL-1H / DIRECT VOLUME (high impedance)
Regular price
$277.00
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Description
Description
Equipped with a newly developed full rotation belt drive system!
"DIRECT VOLUME" delivers high sound quality, high durability, and smooth volume changes!
The ideal volume pedal requires high sound quality, high durability, and smooth, musical volume changes. The Direct Volume has been designed to address the problems of conventional volume pedals and incorporates a newly developed full-rotation belt drive system to create this ideal volume pedal.
The direct volume pedal uses FREE THE TONE's unique full-rotation belt-drive system, which rotates the variable resistor with a gear and belt. Unlike conventional designs that use a string to rotate the variable resistor, this system eliminates mechanical play when rotating the variable resistor, resulting in smooth, linear volume changes in response to pedal operation. Passive volume pedals can also have a problem: even if the impedance of the two devices is matched, the variable resistor does not turn fully clockwise when the pedal is depressed, leaving an unusable rotation range, resulting in a drop in level when connected. The full-rotation belt-drive system is precisely designed to allow the variable resistor to rotate fully from minimum to maximum, solving this problem.
To minimize changes in sound quality and achieve a musical sound, the Direct Volume uses the best parts through which the signal passes, and the volume curve is optimized. The housing that houses these internal mechanisms is designed to be sturdy, preventing problems such as housing distortion.
After more than two years of development, we have created the ideal volume pedal without compromise.
The DVL-1H is a high-impedance volume pedal.
It is used by connecting it after devices with high output impedance, such as guitars/basses with passive pickups, fuzz pedals, and vintage effects.
* Equipped with FREE THE TONE's unique full rotation belt drive system.
(Instead of the conventional mechanism of turning a variable resistor with a string, this one turns the variable resistor with a combination of belt and gears.)
*Direct Volume eliminates the unused range of the variable resistor found in conventional volume pedals.
By making full use of the variable resistor, the drop in volume that occurs when connecting is prevented.
*By turning the variable resistor with the belt and gear, the variable resistor can be turned linearly, and the volume changes directly in response to pedal operation. *The belt used has a built-in wire to prevent problems such as the belt stretching or breaking over time.
* Carefully selected parts are used to minimize changes in sound quality and produce a musical sound.
*The pedal section of the housing is made of 5mm thick aluminum, and the body is made of a composite chassis made of aluminum and steel. This sturdy housing can withstand long-term use and prevents problems such as distortion of the housing.
Variable resistor: 500KΩ
Connectors: 1/4-inch standard phone jack x 3 (input, output, tuner out)
Size: 90(W) x 246(D) x 60(H) mm (excluding rubber feet)
Weight: approx. 1.15kg
Accessories: Rubber feet warranty, instruction manual
"DIRECT VOLUME" delivers high sound quality, high durability, and smooth volume changes!
The ideal volume pedal requires high sound quality, high durability, and smooth, musical volume changes. The Direct Volume has been designed to address the problems of conventional volume pedals and incorporates a newly developed full-rotation belt drive system to create this ideal volume pedal.
The direct volume pedal uses FREE THE TONE's unique full-rotation belt-drive system, which rotates the variable resistor with a gear and belt. Unlike conventional designs that use a string to rotate the variable resistor, this system eliminates mechanical play when rotating the variable resistor, resulting in smooth, linear volume changes in response to pedal operation. Passive volume pedals can also have a problem: even if the impedance of the two devices is matched, the variable resistor does not turn fully clockwise when the pedal is depressed, leaving an unusable rotation range, resulting in a drop in level when connected. The full-rotation belt-drive system is precisely designed to allow the variable resistor to rotate fully from minimum to maximum, solving this problem.
To minimize changes in sound quality and achieve a musical sound, the Direct Volume uses the best parts through which the signal passes, and the volume curve is optimized. The housing that houses these internal mechanisms is designed to be sturdy, preventing problems such as housing distortion.
After more than two years of development, we have created the ideal volume pedal without compromise.
The DVL-1H is a high-impedance volume pedal.
It is used by connecting it after devices with high output impedance, such as guitars/basses with passive pickups, fuzz pedals, and vintage effects.
* Equipped with FREE THE TONE's unique full rotation belt drive system.
(Instead of the conventional mechanism of turning a variable resistor with a string, this one turns the variable resistor with a combination of belt and gears.)
*Direct Volume eliminates the unused range of the variable resistor found in conventional volume pedals.
By making full use of the variable resistor, the drop in volume that occurs when connecting is prevented.
*By turning the variable resistor with the belt and gear, the variable resistor can be turned linearly, and the volume changes directly in response to pedal operation. *The belt used has a built-in wire to prevent problems such as the belt stretching or breaking over time.
* Carefully selected parts are used to minimize changes in sound quality and produce a musical sound.
*The pedal section of the housing is made of 5mm thick aluminum, and the body is made of a composite chassis made of aluminum and steel. This sturdy housing can withstand long-term use and prevents problems such as distortion of the housing.
Variable resistor: 500KΩ
Connectors: 1/4-inch standard phone jack x 3 (input, output, tuner out)
Size: 90(W) x 246(D) x 60(H) mm (excluding rubber feet)
Weight: approx. 1.15kg
Accessories: Rubber feet warranty, instruction manual
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The following information applies to international orders.
■ Condition
Items with “USED” in the product name are pre-owned and will be delivered as shown in the photos. Signs of wear may be present. All items are function-tested by our staff and rechecked before dispatch.
■ Stock
Many products are stocked across Ikebe stores in Japan. As a result, shipment may take several days. In-store sales may also cause items to sell out. If an item is unavailable, we will contact you promptly; in that case, the order will be canceled and any payment will be refunded.
■ Shipping
We ship via FedEx. Shipments are fully insured against damage or loss during transit.
- Asia: 10–20 days (estimated)
- North America & Oceania: 20–30 days (estimated)
Shipping costs are calculated based on the delivery address and confirmed at the time of dispatch.
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■ Other
We cannot declare a reduced item value or mark purchases as gifts.
* Warranty
Our product warranty is valid only within Japan.
* Voltage
All electrical products are intended for the Japanese market and are designed for 100 V operation.
About us
Founded in 1975, Ikebe Music is one of Japan's largest general music stores.Thanks to its long history and proven track record, it has earned the trust of musicians and music fans not only in Japan but around the world.
Ikebe Music ships not only within Japan, but also overseas.As a well-known retailer of used musical instruments in Japan, we have a wide selection of used and vintage instruments.
We have a wide variety of unusual and rare instruments, so please take a look.Please note that we do not list new products, as our contracts with our suppliers prohibit international shipping.
About our stores
In Japan, we have about 30 stores in Tokyo (Ikebukuro, Shibuya, Akihabara) and Osaka.
We have just opened our flagship store, IKESHIBU (IKEBE SHIBUYA), in Shibuya, Tokyo, which brings together numerous musical instrument specialty stores and serves as a hub for entertainment culture.
Please be sure to stop by if you are visiting Japan.
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Osaka area
About Shipping
We carefully pack every item with protective materials to ensure it arrives safely.
The photos above show an example of how we securely pack a bass guitar for shipping.
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