The Bespeco VM12 is a mono volume pedal for guitar, made by the Italian accessories maker Bespeco. It sits on the floor between your guitar and the rest of the chain and lets you sweep your level with your foot, from full signal to silence. Bespeco describes it as an "ABS mono volume pedal for guitar with metal shielded base and non-slip feet"1.
What it does and how it connects
The VM12 is a passive volume pedal: it has no battery or power supply, and it works by varying the signal level as you rock the pedal. It is a mono unit, so it carries one signal path. The input is a 6.3 mm mono jack socket and the output is a 6.3 mm mono jack plug, so it connects with standard instrument cables1.
The 100 Kohm impedance figure matters for where you place it. A passive volume pedal works best where its impedance suits the source and the load around it, and players commonly place one directly after the guitar. If you plan to run it later in a chain of pedals or in an effects loop, it is worth comparing it with pedals designed for that position, such as the Lehle Mono Volume1.
Specifications
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Mono volume pedal for guitar1 |
| Impedance | 100 Kohm1 |
| Input | ø6.3 mm mono jack socket1 |
| Output | ø6.3 mm mono jack plug1 |
| Enclosure | ABS with metal shielded base and non-slip feet1 |
| Power | None, passive operation1 |
| Dimensions | 86 (L) x 198 (P) x 60 (H) mm1 |
Build and size
The body is ABS, a molded plastic, with a metal shielded base and non-slip feet1. Bespeco describes it as a mono volume pedal for guitar, and the metal shielded base is the part of the construction aimed at keeping noise out of the signal path1.
Where it sits in Bespeco's range
Bespeco lists the VM12 in its volume and expression pedal category2. Alongside the guitar version there is the VM12L, a mono ABS volume pedal for keyboard, which shares the same construction with a metal shielded base and non-slip feet3. Bespeco also lists the guitar volume pedal VM12ARTE and the VM14 as related products in the range4.
| Model | Intended for | Construction |
|---|---|---|
| VM12 | Guitar1 | ABS body, metal shielded base, non-slip feet1 |
| VM12L | Keyboard3 | ABS body, metal shielded base, non-slip feet1 |
The VM12L is the keyboard version of the same pedal. If you are shopping for a guitar volume pedal, the VM12 is the guitar-designated model13.
Mono or stereo?
It is mono. Both the maker's English and Italian product pages describe it as a mono volume pedal, and it has a single mono jack input and a single mono jack output12. Players needing two channels would look at a stereo volume pedal instead.
Impedance and placement
Bespeco gives the impedance as 100 Kohm1. That is the value of the potentiometer the pedal uses to vary the level, and it is the figure to compare against other passive volume pedals when matching one to your setup.
Enclosure and dimensions
The main body is ABS plastic, with a metal shielded base and non-slip feet underneath1. The metal base provides shielding for the signal path inside. Bespeco lists the dimensions as 86 (L) x 198 (P) x 60 (H) mm1, so it takes up roughly 86 by 198 mm of pedalboard or floor space.
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Sources (4)
- VM12 - ABS Mono Volume Pedal for Guitar - Bespeco, Bespeco, 2026
- Bespeco - VM12 - Pedale volume mono in ABS per chitarra, Bespeco, 2026
- VM12L - ABS Mono Volume Pedal for Keyboard - Bespeco, Bespeco, 2026
- VM12L - Pedale volume mono in ABS per tastiera, Bespeco (bespeco.it), 2026
