C4ptainCh4os Posted April 15, 2017 Share Posted April 15, 2017 Hi guys, After a poor experience with a Line 6 Spider II amp I moved away from Line 6 products for quite a while. Then the Helix came out and I was really impressed but for now it is way out of my price range, and so is the Helix LT. I have a TC Nova System which I have always struggled to setup as it seemed overly complicated. So when I found out about the about the Firehawk it was not only affordable it looked so much easier to tweak. Getting to the point I bought a Firehawk and I love it, but after a few weeks I have found that the Expression Pedal has an intermittent mechanical clicking sound when rocking back and forth on it. I can 100% say that I have never put full weight on it as I am a guy of medium build so I always make sure that I keep the weight on my left leg and light pressure on the pedal. I just wondered if anyone else has experience this as it just doesn't sound right, so I am wondering if this can be adjusted out using the supply allen key or should I just return the unit for a replacement. Thanks in advance. C4ptainCh4os Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stmclee Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 http://line6.com/support/topic/21885-expression-pedal-squeak/ You are not alone. I have found that the noise can be eliminated with +-zero pressure (just barely move from heel to toe without pressing). I am also using two Ernie Ball Jr. as a 2nd expression pedal for FH and M13 respectively, consisting of a simple string mechanism, and they have not made any noise for the past couple of years. I guess it is how it is designed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JamieCrain Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Allen key. Then, a drop of oil. Should do the trick, and if that doesn't work you can then return it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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