The Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal is an Ernie Ball volume pedal, currently around $89.99. Close alternatives include the Origin Effects Cali76 Compact and the Knight Audio Technologies Kat-STB. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-Mini Head and the Hughes & Kettner Warp 7.
Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal
Ernie Ball · pedal
The Ernie Ball VP Jr is a compact, sturdy volume and expression pedal built from aircraft-grade aluminum with adjustable smooth foot action and a wide platform for easy sweet-spot dialing. A passive potentiometer with switchable Micro Taper response lets players customize curve, and the dual functionality as volume and expression pedal increases versatility across guitar chains. It is a workhorse for any player who needs reliable on-the-fly volume management or expression control without tone coloration.
- reliable
- sweet
- swell
- response
- platform
- tank
- sturdy
- solid
Good for
- Live
- Worship
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal is commonly used in
- Christian Rock
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman BE-Mini Head into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchRun Synergy SL2 Module into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchHiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Hughes & Kettner Coreblade brings the high gain it's missing
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Friedman Phil X Signature gives it high gain to fill it with
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, EVH 000 brings the high gain it's missing
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal
Fjord Fuzz Odin
Fjord Fuzz
24% matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Fjord Fuzz Odin gives it fuzzy to fill it with
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
23% matchRun EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter into that low gain platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
8% matchKeep Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal's low gain voice out front: Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander goes after Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal in the signal chain so its spring voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Red Witch Titan
Red Witch
7% matchRun Red Witch Titan after Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal in the signal chain, clear of Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchRun Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2's fuzzy fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Crowther Prunes brings the fuzzy it's missing
Blackstar ID:X Floor One
Blackstar
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Blackstar ID:X Floor One gives it high gain to fill it with
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
Origin Effects Cali76 Compact
Origin Effects
65% similarityShared character: players, sweet
Knight Audio Technologies Kat-STB
pedal
65% similarityShared character: volume
MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp
pedal
64% similaritySimilar voicing: low gain
Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
Boss
63% similaritySimilar voicing: low gain
MXR Dyna Comp
MXR
63% similarityShared character: subtle
MXR M102 Dyna Comp
MXR
63% similaritySimilar voicing: low gain
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal?+
The closest matches in character are the Origin Effects Cali76 Compact, the Knight Audio Technologies Kat-STB, the MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp. Boutique upgrades: Origin Effects SlideRIG Compact Deluxe, Morley 20/20 Volume Plus, Xotic SP Compressor.
What pairs well with the Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7, Synergy SL2 Module — Run Friedman BE-Mini Head into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain.
How much does the Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal cost?+
Around $89.99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).