The Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal is an Ernie Ball volume pedal, currently around $89.99. Close alternatives include the Pigtronix Gloamer Volume Swell and the Analog Man Comprossor. It pairs well with the Fender Deluxe Reverb and the Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head.
Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal
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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.
What stands out
“It is a workhorse for any player who needs reliable on-the-fly volume management or expression control”
— from the listing
“sturdy volume and expression pedal built from aircraft-grade aluminum with adjustable smooth foot action and a wide platform for easy sweet-spot dialing”
— from the listing
“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”
— from the listing
“Smooth, adjustable action is appreciated, and switching the Micro Taper curve covers most foot response preferences”
— from the community notes
“Smooth action from start to finish with , and the switchable Micro Taper puts control in the player hands”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“Robust, reliable volume and expression pedal that the community trusts for everyday use and durability, built like a tank from aluminum”
— from the community notes
“most praised for solid build and years of -free use”
— from the community notes
“and some players report subtle tone suck from the passive circuit”
— from the community notes
- smooth
- response
- expression pedal
- swell
- platform
- sturdy
- expression control
- dual functionality
Good for
- Live
- Worship
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Amps that pair well with the Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal
Fender Deluxe Reverb
Fender
13% matchFender Deluxe Reverb leans toward bright, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head
amplifier
12% matchMarshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head leans toward transparent, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal
ZVEX Fuzz Factory
Zvex
9% matchWhat ZVEX Fuzz Factory brings here leans toward fuzzy — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Tech 21 SansAmp
Tech 21
9% matchTech 21 SansAmp leans toward bright, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Alexander Pedals Radical Delay
Alexander Pedals
6% matchKeep Alexander Pedals Radical Delay after Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Meteore
Caroline Guitar Company
6% matchPut Caroline Guitar Company Meteore after Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar character
Pigtronix Gloamer Volume Swell
Pigtronix
47% similarityShared character: subtle, smooth, response
Analog Man Comprossor
Analog Man
44% similarityShared character: smooth, response
MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp
pedal
42% similaritySimilar voicing: smooth
Pigtronix Asdr Attack Sustain
Pigtronix
89% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal?+
The closest matches in character are the Pigtronix Gloamer Volume Swell, the Analog Man Comprossor, the MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp. Boutique upgrades: Morley 20/20 Volume Plus, Pigtronix Gloamer, Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor.
What pairs well with the Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Deluxe Reverb, Marshall JTM45 45W Tube Guitar Amp Head, ZVEX Fuzz Factory — Fender Deluxe Reverb leans toward bright, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the Ernie Ball VP Jr Volume Pedal cost?+
Around $89.99 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).