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martinnellessen Just Startin'
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Mar 10, 2010 8:29 AM

FBV shortboard MII

I have a spider III amp and recently purchased the fbv shortboard MKII . Now that I've gotten to know the board I really like it, but I'm having a problem with the volume pedal. The first 50% of the pedal positioning (from heal down to horizontal position) is volume off and the positioning from there to toe down drastically brings the volume  from zero to full volume. Therefore the volume required to play rhythm for example would have to be with the pedal at almost maximum position and leaves only the slightest of movement to bring it up to maximum volume for a lead break. This makes the pedal extremely sensitive and causes problems in performing. For instance-  I'll boost the volume for a lead and when I want to back it off a little for rhythm it turns the volume completely off, then I'll try and boost it up a bit and it goes back to full volume and I end up going back and forth with it trying to get the right setting when I need to be paying attention to what I'm playing. Is there some way I can adjust this? I'm used to my morely volume pedal which has a knob on it to control the amount of volume change I require. Is there some way to reset this on the short board? Is there maybe a mechanical adjustment which could be made, like loosening the bolt on the pedal and moving it up or down to give a wider range of control from heal down to toe down? I thought about attempting this but I don't want to take the chance of messing up the Wha. Another thought is that possibly this is a defective pedal. Are these pedals supposed to be set like this when they leave the factory? It doesn't make sence to me. Why have 50% of the pedal positioning do nothing? Anyway I would appreciate some help with this. Thanks, Marty

  • Line6Andy Line 6
    Line6Andy
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    Mar 11, 2010 4:15 PM (in response to martinnellessen)
    RE: FBV shortboard MII

    Hello,

        If you have the early version of the FBV Express Mk II you may need to update the firmware to calibrate the pedal.  See the following link for the upgrade info:

       

       

      FBV Mk II (Express and Shortboard) software update

      http://line6.com/community/docs/DOC-1652

       

      Then try the calibration:

       

      FBV/Shortboard/Express/FBV2 Controller: Calibration and F.A.Q.s

       http://line6.com/community/docs/DOC-4501

       

      Let us know if this fixes your situation. 

    • martinnellessen Just Startin'
      martinnellessen
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      Mar 12, 2010 7:53 AM (in response to Line6Andy)
      Re: RE: FBV shortboard MII

      Thanks for the reply on my volume problem with the shortboard mkII, but your suggestion assumed I have the earlier version of the board. I purchased this board new about three weeks ago. Would it still help to try and recalibrate it? And if so shouldn't this have been done at the factory? I need to resolve this fast because I have gigs to play. I just recently switched my gear from a fender amp with stomp boxes and volume pdeal in order to simplify things, but this creates a big problem. A prompt answer would be appreciated because I have a gig tomorrow. Thanks Marty

      • mimungr Gear Head
        mimungr
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        Mar 12, 2010 2:21 PM (in response to martinnellessen)
        Re: RE: FBV shortboard MII
        I purchased this board new about three weeks ago.

         

        Yes, but it's possible it was sitting on the shelf for a while, so I'd still check that you have the latest firmware. It only takes a minute.

         

        Would it still help to try and recalibrate it?

         

        Maybe not, but it's easy to do, so it's best to rule this out before taking it in for service.

         

        if so shouldn't this have been done at the factory?

         

        Yes, it's calibrated at the factory, but any number of things could knock it out of calibration. That's why Line 6 provides a means for users to recalibrate.

        • martinnellessen Just Startin'
          martinnellessen
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          Mar 13, 2010 10:13 AM (in response to mimungr)
          Re: RE: FBV shortboard MII

          Actually I did do the recalibration and it made a big difference. I now have the minimum volume begin when raising the heal and go to full volume  with toe down. Where as before it was zero volume until the pedal was practically in horizontal position. I am however disappointed that I could not control the amount of volume change from heal down to toe down. i.e: The current setting is zero at minimum and 127 at max. I would prefer 80 at minimum and 127 max.  I only like a moderate increase in volume to boost up the lead and have no need for it to go down to zero. This just causes fumbling around to get back to the right level after the lead and distracts me from the music. However, I did resolve this problem (If anyone's interested) by cutting a piece of wood 1/2 in. thick by 1 1/2 wide x 6in. long and putting it under the pedal. This keeps it at the minimum volume I want. I leave 2in.or more sticking out past the right edge. That way I can kick it out from under the pedal when I want to use the wha. So far it seems to work well. However, if your company is interested in creating satisfied customers by simplifying the use and control of your equipment I think it would be wise and very helpful if you could make the pedal so that each person could calibrate these settings to their individual preference. And what would be really great would be if this change would be accessible to download for us who already have the board. Anyway, I'm ok with the pedal as is, now that I have found a way to resolve the problem. My thanks to you and Andy for the help. Marty

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