Luminlay Pedal Toppers on the way

[Securb]

I have some Luminlay Pedal Toppers on the way. They should get here today. My Wampler Dracarys distortion has what I would call a design flaw. The bottom row of knobs is too close to the foot switch and due to their shape, my toe can nudge them out of position if I am not ultra careful engaging the pedal. This has resulted in a drop in gain or volume when I engage the pedal. I am hoping the toppers will make it easier to hit the switch without hitting the knobs. My talkbox switch is also hard to find the button because I have the tube in my mouth, which makes it hard to look down when engaging the pedal. I am hoping topper plus illumination will make engaging these pedals easier.

 

[GuitarStv]

That's a great idea.

 

[Mincer]

There should just be some good stickers for the normal switch tops.

 

[Securb]

There should just be some good stickers for the normal switch tops.

I don't know how long a sticker would last being hit with your foot constantly.

 

[Mincer]

Every pedal topper that uses a set screw comes loose...mostly at the gig. The plastic ones that use friction stay one, but every single metal one I've ever tried worked itself loose at a show.

 

[Securb]

Every pedal topper that uses a set screw comes loose...mostly at the gig. The plastic ones that use friction stay one, but every single metal one I've ever tried worked itself loose at a show.

Good point. I am thinking about getting a hex wrench holder they use for headstocks and putting it on my pedalboard to remind me to give the screws a little crank before gigs.

 

[solspirit]

Every pedal topper that uses a set screw comes loose...mostly at the gig. The plastic ones that use friction stay one, but every single metal one I've ever tried worked itself loose at a show.

Use a small dab of blue loctite

 

[Artie]

Use a small dab of blue loctite

I was just about to ask if Loctite would help.

 

[Mincer]

Yes, I suppose you could. It is just a flaw in the design, though.

 

[GuitarStv]

Use a small dab of blue loctite

+1

Blue locktite goes on nearly all the bolts on a bike so they don't rattle loose and it works great.

 

[Securb]

I put them on a couple of pedals. I could not put one on the Wampler because the switch has a rounded top and the set screw will not grab the side.