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ChrisDuncan · Full Member Joined: 17 May 2018 Posts: 159

I bought the Korg sustain pedal for the K2 and didn't have it for very long before it began squeaking noticeably.

I thought perhaps I just had a defective pedal but then happened to see a video of Jordan Rudess showing his Dream Theater stage setup. He went to his K2 and I could hear the pedal squeak in exactly the same way, so perhaps not an uncommon problem.

Of course, when you're on stage playing to thousands of people, it doesn't matter. Sitting in the living room playing piano, it's rather annoying.

Has anyone else encountered this with the Korg pedal, and if so is there any lubricant / treatment that you've successfully applied?
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DeltaJockey · Posted: Fri May 03, 2019 9:13 pm Post subject:

I have 2 of these pedals, and have never had a problem. Do you live in a generally dry climate? From my experience in the past though, it's likely to be the return spring which is causing the squeak. Normally a bit of light grease or vaseline applied to the spring is enough to shut it up.
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ChrisDuncan · Full Member Joined: 17 May 2018 Posts: 159

Thanks, man.

I'm in Atlanta, but my house humidity is typically pretty low so your observation is spot on.

I'll give it a little grease and then go back to enjoying what a great instrument the Kronos is. Smile

19naia · Platinum Member Joined: 29 Nov 2012 Posts: 1185

I have Korg’s DS-1H sustain pedal, and no squeaks that i notice.
Maybe there is if i get under the kronos and listen closely, but even at home, i turn the volume up while playing.
So, not worth it to me, to go down to the ground to listen for any minor squeaks.

dfahrner · Posted: Sat May 04, 2019 2:26 am Post subject:

...here in the high desert of Central Oregon, every pedal needs a lube job now and then...

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Zippydog · Joined: 06 Nov 2017 Posts: 44 Location: Chicago

A shot of WD-40 on any pedal is all it takes.
Works every time.

Badplaya · Joined: 28 Dec 2017 Posts: 17

Good to know I'm not the only one! Mine started squeaking after about only one month. And I'm in Florida so humidity is a waxy of life. Thanks for the fix recommendations guys..

BobTheDog · Platinum Member Joined: 21 May 2007 Posts: 1513

WD do a white lithium grease which is great for this sort of thing: https://www.screwfix.com/p/wd-40-specialist-white-lithium-grease-400ml/46103?kpid=46103&ds_kid=92700023753053085&gclsrc=aw.ds&ds_rl=1241687&ds_rl=1245250&ds_rl=1243318&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5v_GieXM4gIVmKztCh1tFg9iEAQYAiABEgJ18vD_BwE

qqquartzzz · Posted: Mon Jun 03, 2019 2:39 pm Post subject:

I have a Roland pedal that does the same thing. Every now and then I give it a little "unsqueek" stuff. Ya..that's my tech term Laughing