Volume pedal opinions

[Joshuadriller]

I'm looking for for a volume pedal that I can use swells and such. I play with a passive precision, and a passive jazz. What would you guys suggest?

[dlenaghan]

Well, Mission Engineering makes one that's bombproof, but a bit more expensive.. passive, no 9v required. If you've got a long signal chain of true-bypass pedals (ie, lots of cable between the bass and amp without any buffering to support the signal) you might want an active volume pedal.. I think Ernie Ball makes both an active and passive which seem to be well-reputed.

[Joshuadriller]

Originally Posted by dlenaghan

Well, Mission Engineering makes one that's bombproof, but a bit more expensive.. passive, no 9v required. If you've got a long signal chain of true-bypass pedals (ie, lots of cable between the bass and amp without any buffering to support the signal) you might want an active volume pedal.. I think Ernie Ball makes both an active and passive which seem to be well-reputed.

Active huh? I don't have a ton of pedals (actually I have 5). I thought since I have passive basses I would have to get a passive pedal