Yamaha FC4 Piano Style Sustain Pedal

I have used various pedals in gigs/shows and sessions over the years. This is by far the very best.Quality: First off, it's a sturdy make. I used to use M-Audio SP-2 pedals primarily, and the SP2s would just start acting weird after a couple months. And they squeak. Well, not the Yamaha FC4! I now use these pedals all over for gigs/shows/bus tours/sessions etc., I throw them around, pack them up in my gig bags and just go. It's been as solid as ever, I never have to worry about it acting up. And it never squeaks. I have now swapped all my sustain pedals for this model.Touch: It has a great touch. It's designed heavy enough to not be flimsy, yet very responsive.Polarity Switch: This pedal does not have a polarity switch. However that has not been a problem. I have used those pedals with various Yamaha keyboards - Motif XF8, Motif XF6, Motif XS8, MOXF8, MOX - they work with Yamahas of course. But I also use it with a Nord 73-key Electro 3, Roland Juno GI, Roland RD-800, M-audio Keystation 61, Axiom 49... It works with all of them. Just plug and play. And they work great. And if you ever have the reverse polarity issue upon starting up (where the sustain is off when you press the pedal down, and on when you don't press it), just 1. leave the pedal plugged into the board, turn the board off and on again and it'll fix itself (ala my keystation 61), or 2. go to your keyboard internal settings and switch the polarity from there (ala Nord keyboards).Length: The pedal's design is a little longer than some other similar designs. To me it's a good thing - it makes it easier to find your pedal with your right foot when you are on stage with little/no light, playing furious on your fingers and trying to navigate your army of sustain/expression/effect pedals without looking on the floor. It has a good grip on the floor too so you don't worry about it slipping off. Only problem might be storage - if your gig bag's glove compartment is too small for it. It has however not been a problem with me - I slide them into the front pockets of my Nord 73-key soft case and/or Roland Juno GI bags with ease.Do yourself a favor and get it. And have fun making music.

I loved the style of this quality made pedal and how similar it feels to using an actual pedal on an acoustic piano.NOTE TO ALL BUYERS: I had one issue with this item that has a simple fix. When I first got this pedal, I plugged it into the sustain jack of my Yamaha portable grand. And it worked exactly opposite of what I expected. The sustain effect was constant and would only stop once the pedal was pressed. I had the pedal repackaged and was ready to ship it back for a refund when I decided to do some research.After reading a few more product reviews, I found that others had experienced the same thing. The solution? Plug the pedal into the sustain jack before you switch the instrument on. I tried it and the pedal works perfectly. I think the manufacturer ought to include a bold statement addressing this with each pedal they ship.Great feel to the pedal and I'm very happy with it, now that I've worked out that one detail.

The FC4 works great so far with my Yamaha keyboard. The sound in the sustain mode is absolutely fantastic. Physically, the whole pedal seems to be strong and stable enough, and it does not slide on the carpet. It's really a great experience to use this pedal because it enables us to play the songs in the correct way. I really enjoy it.Please note that I have only used it for a few days. We will see how it is after 6 months.Thanks to many reviews by other customers who used this product before me, I realize that I need to plug this pedal to the keyboard first, and then turn on the keyboard to get the sustain mode working correctly. On the other hand, if we turn on the keyboard first, and then plug the pedal to the keyboard, the sustain mode will always be on and will be off only when we press the pedal, which is the opposite of how the sustain mode is supposed to work. The Yamaha keyboard manual also emphasizes this point.

I bought this Yamaha sustain pedal for a keyboard that was gifted to me. I love this pedal! It has a heavyweight cord that won't be easily frayed or damaged, a jack that works well, and a design that is perfect for playing. I like the housing on this pedal, with the elevated pedal height and sturdy base. It doesn't move when I'm playing, and like I said, I love it! I've had it for a few months now. Would highly recommend, great quality and good price.

Excelente producto, me llegó en dos días, en excelente estado y los materiales son muy buenos. Además trae unas gomas para que no patine. Me parece que no es el mismo producto que el que se ve en la foto, pero honestamente me gusta más el que me llegó. (Debe ser un modelo más nuevo el que envían)

Ele atendeu as minhas expectativas.

Decent

Franchement, bravo ! Jamais eu un produit aussi top, facile à brancher avec mon piano, j'ai ce produit depuis maintenant 6 ans. Il fonctionne toujours. La pédale est un peu rayée mais franchement, après toutes ces années d'utilisation, Yamaha reste le meilleur niveau qualité.

Great product. It does what it is made to do and the design is nice and sturdy.