FX Pedal Planet Online Store is thrilled to announce that we are now official UK dealers for Volta Custom, a distinguished name in the world of boutique effects pedals. This partnership brings an exceptional range of handcrafted, high quality pedals to our discerning musicians, and we couldn't be more excited.

Introducing Volta Custom

Founded in 2012 by Salvatore Di Pietro, Volta Custom emerged from a relentless quest for superior tone. Growing up in the 90s, Salvatore was an electric guitar enthusiast who's passion for electronics and a penchant for tinkering led him to design and build his own circuits. This journey of scientific exploration and refinement culminated in the creation of Volta Custom, a company dedicated to offering unique, high performance pedals.

Volta Custom is a family run business based in Orta Nova, Italy. Salvatore, the circuit designer and pedal builder, works alongside his wife Lorena, who handles marketing and social media. Together, they have built a brand that stands out for its innovative designs and meticulous craftsmanship.

Why We Love Volta Custom

At FX Pedal Planet Online Store, we are committed to providing our customers with the best boutique effects pedals available. Volta Custom aligns perfectly with our values and vision. Each pedal is crafted with an emphasis on ease of use, powerful performance, and rich features designed to inspire musicians.

Volta Custom pedals have gained the admiration of many renowned artists, including Chicco Gussoni, Mike Zito, Blake Hall, Giacomo Turra, Lennart Delissen, Diego Arrigoni, and Enrico Santacatterina. Their endorsements speak volumes about the quality and versatility of these pedals.

The Volta Custom Pedal Lineup

We are excited to offer the following Volta Custom pedals:

• 1987: A dual channel pedal that replicates the iconic tones of the JTM45, Plexi, and JCM800/Soldano amplifiers
• 1987 PRO and 1987 PRO MIDI: Enhanced versions of the 1987 pedal, featuring presets, expression pedal, and full MIDI control
• The Blue: A versatile overdrive pedal with extensive controls for saturation, dynamics, compression, EQ, and pre post boost
• ExpressoR: A studio grade compressor pedal with ultra-low noise and comprehensive compression controls
• Black Tweed Plus: An amp in a box pedal that delivers Blackface and Tweed tones with mod options
• FireDirt: A fuzz pedal designed for those who typically avoid fuzz, offering a range of tones from tight distortion to vintage fuzz

Craftsmanship and Attention to Detail

Salvatore's meticulous approach extends beyond sound. Each Volta Custom pedal is visually stunning, featuring special texture paints, translucent colours, and thoughtful graphic design. The placement of knobs and controls is carefully considered to ensure both aesthetic appeal and intuitive use.

Salvatore's dedication to perfecting his designs is evident in the numerous prototypes he creates, often going through over 20 iterations before finalising a pedal. This commitment ensures that every Volta Custom pedal delivers exceptional performance and inspires musicians to play more.

What Salvatore Says About His Pedal Designs

I think that pedals, much like guitars, need not only to sound great, they need to look great too. Paraphrasing a classic movie quote, "if you're hand building guitar pedals, why not do it with some style?" That's why I use special texture paints, translucent colours, and give so much care to all visual aspects, from the graphics and text down to the choice of nut tightening angle. Just like I do with sound and circuit research and development, I spend a lot of time thinking about knobs and controls location, because everything must be a pleasure to see and intuitive and fun to use.

My approach to sound is painstaking: whether it comes from a classic tone you may have heard in many records, or a desire coming from many customers that can be made into a new pedal, or merely something that spikes my curiosity, I start designing the core circuit and build many prototypes, modifying and tweaking day after day, or well... month after month I'd say. It's not uncommon to have more than 20's of reiterations. I just want to give birth to the best pedals I can, pedals that I would want to play.

Going to trade shows and meeting musicians and customers is something I love to do, because that's a great way to listen to their ideas and opinions, and looking at a satisfied face when someone plays through a Volta Custom pedal, is something invaluable.

Stay Tuned

Keep an eye on our social media pages and website for updates on the arrival of these outstanding pedals in the UK. We are confident that Volta Custom will bring a new level of excitement and inspiration to your music.

Welcome to the FX Pedal Planet family, Volta Custom!

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