The Ernie Ball MVP Most Valuable Pedal is a volume pedal with two extras that set it apart from a plain volume pedal: a minimum volume knob and a gain boost that lets players increase the audio signal by up to +20 decibels. Ernie Ball describes the foot sweep as super smooth, suited to precise volume control with no high-frequency loss1. It sits in the wider field of volume pedals, alongside models like the Ernie Ball 250k Mono Volume Pedal and the Ernie Ball VPJR.
What it does
The MVP covers the usual job of a volume pedal, a smooth foot sweep for swells and level changes, and adds a boost stage for pushing an amp or lifting a solo. The minimum volume knob lets you set how quiet the pedal gets at the heel position, so it can act as a rhythm-to-solo level control rather than a full mute1.
Design and power
Ernie Ball says the pedal has a compact, rugged design, with what the company calls "aircraft grade aluminum housing that is virtually indestructible"1. Unlike passive volume pedals, it needs power: Ernie Ball specifies a DC 9V/100mA minimum power supply1.
The MVP requires a 9V DC power supply rated at 100mA minimum, so plan your pedalboard power accordingly1.
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Sources (1)
- Volume Pedals, Ernie Ball Inc.
