Morley Little Alligator Volume Pedal

It was quite easy to get a good half distortion/half volume sound out of it. I just twisted the knob to around 4 o clock position. There is a manual that tells you how to use the min volume knob (the only knob), and it's pretty detailed.

Sadly, I'm merely using a fender mex made fat strat w/my bridge position factory humbucker. I am also using a cheapass marshall 50 watt solid state combo amp. This pedal is not noisy at all, as far as i can tell. I can definitely get that half-distortion/half-volume sound like the beginning of "Hit or Miss" by New found glory, and the similar sound in "Today" by smashing pumpkins during the verse without adjusting the distortion level. I use this before going into my amp, cause it sux if u put it in the FX loop (i tried), and it's not too useful for clean drive, except the volume swelling in "Pardon Me" sounds not too horrible. Problem is, either I'm not too good w/the min volume knob or something, but it doesn't swell as smoothly as me twisting the volume knob on my guitar, but that's not too much of a problem for me.

Well, one of the reasons i bought it is because it looked big and sturdy (better than that vox or dunlop crap) and i think i woudl not only depend on it, but use it in any gig.

No probs, so no need.

I play any punk, a lot of alternative, and some metal. It works really well for those as far as i know.
I have been playing for around 10 months now, but I'm a fast learner, and I know quite a bit about music (I'm not a dumass, so take my advice on this pedal). If this pedal were stolen, I woudl hunt down and kick whosever's ass who stole my precious alligator. I am starting to set up my rig now for my band (132, please download our songs off Napster), and everything I buy, i buy for keeps, not for temporary use. The only thing that annoys me is the volume swells aren't too perfect, but like I said, it's probably the way i have it configured (min volume knob). I love how it's easy to transition between half and full volume (try it in your music you write, it's a great musical tool). Compared with the Ernie Ball, it is cheaper, has that nifty min volume knob, but I bet it doesn't transition as smoothly as the Ernie ball between 0 volume and full. Oh well. I chose this one because it was a good price, and because Morley's higher priced pedals (such as this one), meaning Steve Vai pedals, are generally good, like the Bad Horsie, which i'm also planning to get. I would definitely go w/this one as opposed to the other volume one w/min volume, cause I tried that one, and it SUCKED ASS. It helps me make music by not limiting me to having to be at full volume, or actually stop playing to twist that damn volume knob! Once again visit http://www.the132band.com/ once it's up in a month or 2, and download 132's songs off Napster. Have fun.....

The whole concept of a volume pedal is pretty easy, so that sums it up. Just set the minimum volume to the desired level and plug n play. I only had trouble with it because I'm not used to pedals at all.

I bought this pedal to use to switch from rythm (dirty) to lead (crunch) on on my Peavey VTM 120 because this is a one channel amp. Even when the pedal was set on full volume, it really seemed to cut into my tone. The sound lost its edge. I returned it for this reason. Otherwise, it was pretty quiet.

It seemed dependable, for the short time I had it. The electro-optical thing is supposed to be good. I would use it on a gig without backup. I would just use the volume control on my guitar as backup.

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I play mostly classic rock, punk, and metal. I've been playing about ten years. I play a Gibson straight into a Peavey VTM 120 with a Boss GE-7 Equalizer running all the time through the effects loop. I liked how quiet it was, but when it took away from my tone, it had to go. I'm used to playing straight into the amp you know. I also didn't like that it required a 9V battery. Most other volumes don't. I compared this to the Boss and the Ernie Ball. I didn't like the Boss because it was plasticky (a disappointment for a Boss product). I didn't like the Ernie Ball because it doesn't have a minimum volume knob. I picked the Morley because it was the least expensive.

No switches... just a minimum volume knob to help with your personal settings.

Very quiet which is most important to me.
The audio tapper is a little tricky at first.
The Alligator is not as smooth at an Ernie Ball.

Pretty reliable, very well made. All steel construction. You may lose the volume knob... it comes off easy. It has only been out for a month so long term I don't know...

Great... very helpful, great bunch of people. Called them once about a Bad Horsie Wah.

I play funk/blues in one band, rock in another. I some one stole it, I would rap their mom and pour sugar in their gas tank. I like it cuz it is differnet and green. Everyone and their dog has an Ernie Ball, this is the only good alternative. I wish it worked a little smoother. Great little toy, don't buy it cuz Vai uses it, buy it cuz it is cheaper than otheres and Morley is a darn good company to work with.