How to Fix Broken Keyboard Sustain Pedal with a Bobby Pin!

In this video, I show you how a broken keyboard sustain pedal is fixable with a bobby pin.
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[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

This fix didn't work? Buy a new sustain pedal here - amzn.to/2Wek88i *As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn commission on qualifying purchases. Subscribe to my channel: bit.ly/SubscribeToTheFixer Thanks for watching! 😃

[@karthussakamoto]

everyone knows that once you have a pedal, you cant live without it.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

100% true. Thanks for watching!

[@serin_rxses3128]

Yes, my pedal wont work rn I swear if it doesnt work imma just die

[@karthussakamoto]

@@serin_rxses3128 I just bought a $30 pedal with multiple sustain settings on it if you press at different pressures and it hasn't broken even a little, I can give you the Amazon link if you have the right type of input if you want

[@serin_rxses3128]

@@karthussakamoto yeah sure!

[@MattyPIsPrettierThanYou]

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[@RolandoEscobar1989]

It worked perfectly! I felt devastated when mine broke but now it is even more responsive than before. Thank you very much!

[@julianalatorre-pianosheets3993]

Just fixed mine and wow, it is even better than I thought. I kind of like the more stiff feel than just lightly pressing it. You got yourself a like and a sub from me

[@soniachoi9234]

I tired and it really works! It took me only 10 mins to fix my pedal. Thank you so much!!!

[@skipfires]

BRILLIANT! Worked perfectly. The challenge was apparent once I'd opened the unit, but I was really scratching my head over what material to use for the repair. BOBBY PIN... OF COURES!!! I won't embarras myself by listing the things I had in mind! Many Many thanks for sharing this fix!!!

[@ntstudio28]

Just bought a piano off Craigslist for $100 off because of broken sustain. This video was a huge help! Genius. Thanks!! Subscribed

[@dazzaondmic]

This is great, I was able to fix mine. I used the metal ring from a set of keys. It was quite malleable and I was able to mould it into a suitable shape. Works perfectly. Thanks for sharing!

[@Samuelarangoh]

Many thanks, very useful!!! Great video.

[@FrancezcoVai]

I was about to buy a new pedal,and thanks to you, just fix the one that i have, thank you!!!

[@StarKing127]

Thank you so much! Excellent and helpful tutorial! 🏆

[@robertYTB78g]

Thanks for posting, this was really helpful for me.

[@Ryanhand]

Great video. I used the off-cut from one of my old bass guitar strings instead. Same thing works for a switchable pedal but it's a bit more fiddly

[@gloriaprice8179]

This is awesome! Will try it on my pedal. Thank you!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Let me know if it works for you Gloria! Thanks for checking it out.

[@Aut0b0tAlex]

Worked like a charm. Great video. I see you're quite the science wiz. You know, I'm something of a scientist myself.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Fantastic! Thanks for watching!

[@jackcharlie5344]

I've read all your research on nanotechnology. Really brilliant.

[@joycepaultre]

It worked perfectly. Because of the Coronavirus pandemic, I couldn’t go out and purchase a new one right away. You solved my problem. Thank you sooo much!

[@Jnvkrm]

Korg ps1 foot switch is kinda different but I just tinkered it randomly and it worked. Thanks, man. I wouldn’t have had the courage to tinker with my pedal if not for your video! You found yourself a new subscriber! 😂

[@DeadlyDeadlyBeees]

HA innovative solution. I have a different type of sustain pedal so I wasn't able to follow this walkthrough, but it was still cool to see how the pedal works. Also it looks like this was recorded using a really high quality camera!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Sorry this couldn't help you but I am glad you enjoyed it anyway! The video was filmed with an iPhone 6! Thanks for watching!!

[@nkemokwuhor896]

Thank you. You are a blessing

[@adrianfidelmusic]

YOU ARE THE REALEST MVP!!!

[@TaiwoBamisile]

hey whats up!! I just want to say that I definitely did what you suggested and it worked. I am glad to confirm it.

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome! Very glad I could help you! Thanks for watching!!

[@thirdandfourth134]

Nice one.im looking for this.got to try.tnx.

[@arizonagalkir]

Genius. Thank you so much

[@lorenaway]

This video helped me fix pedal. Wire was bent as described.

[@shawnterry8947]

Thanks man your the goat ive wasted so much ,money on sustain pedals!!

[@dgndgndgn]

Amazing : ) thanks for this!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

No problem! Hope it helps out!

[@daddydanny5588]

thanx for sharing

[@TheBKTaco]

Thanks for this. Opened mine up after it stopped working and found the wire that makes the connection was almost broken (I barely touched it and it did break). Fixed it exactly the same way and it's working again! Saved me buying a new one.

[@NekoMoN1337]

I yanked the two wires out how did u re attach

[@TheBKTaco]

@@NekoMoN1337 My issue was just like that one in the video. I replaced it with a bobby pin.

[@screamingjimmy]

well done video

[@marceloneto1652]

Ótima dica amigo.

[@davidperry1285]

Thanks, even I could fix this!

[@creceelverde777]

thanks a lot I saved my pedal sustain thanks to you

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Glad the video helped and thanks for watching! 😃

[@estradacommusica2413]

Very good my friend. Hugs!

[@danstephensen9032]

Genius!! Thx I’m going to open up my

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Let me know how it goes, Dan!

[@myhumbleopinion1036]

Thanks. What brand of piano is that?

[@henrygomes1448]

Salvou ,está de parabéns

[@torolavgauksas4744]

Nice

[@tatatatis6400]

thanks you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

You are very welcome! Happy to help out!

[@earlprinsloo2605]

Great video! does the Roland DP-10 pedal work with the same mechanism? I find that it randomly sustains notes / chords even though the pedals released.

[@DaveStygall]

Works with any keyboard pedal with the same internal design.

[@lionden4]

Date: 4.3.2024 Thank you! I went home and my daughter said the keyboard pedal was broken. I panicked and thought to get a new one. Then I said wait let me check on KZbin how to fix pedal then you popped out. The issue in mine was the wire was broken, I just soldered it. Then my daughter tried it and it works..

[@jaydenhpiano5600]

Lmao i just dropped mine on the floor out of rage from like knee height and it fixed it self

[@angel6018]

JH Anime Piano dude you just fixed my sustain pedal. Not even kidding lol

[@eddy9319]

@@angel6018 it fixed mine too omg thanks haha

[@joshuawoolliscroft4796]

JH Anime Piano legit worked for me too

[@danielliang9266]

HOLY, I was panicking as I couldn't practice for my band without the pedal and was feeling a bit lazy to follow this vid, you just saved me. Ty so much

[@maxpayne5257]

You are a wizard

[@gravypatron]

My williams pedal went out after 2 months.😡 Thanks for the video.❤

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

No problem, John. I hope it helped out!

[@tomasdahuabe]

It's funny how they actually went as far as giving it a dedicated PCB for such a simple switch mechanism

[@NekoMoN1337]

My pedal wired got pulled out of the pedal i opened it up. How do i get the wire reconnected? Sauter?

[@gregflorko8402]

I have a similar sustain pedal (ProLine brand). It works. But, it won't disengage. As soon as I turn the on/off switch on, it sustains all the time, even when the pedal is not pressed. Would this fix work for that?

[@nickly1032]

Greg Florko mine has the same problem

[@heinrich6207]

I've got the same problem, did you ever get a solution?

[@lloydmorris6545]

I have a vid on the proline, check mine out and please subscribe. Lloyd Morris

[@lloydmorris6545]

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[@Takkunanome]

Thanks just fixed mine and saved me from buying a new one

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Awesome to hear! So glad it helped out!

[@copelana6786]

lord mine break every three months at work and its killing meee! GOING TO TRY THIS! hahah ty!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

That is annoying. Let me know if it works for you!

[@ChargingActive]

You know it works when it has 0 dislike

[@thiscallsforatoast6041]

MINE DOESNT HAVE FLAT HEAD SCREW😭 it has the other thigys (not star shaped like) AND IDK WHAT TO DO IT WONT COME OFF😭

[@scottinvad2096]

Did you figure it out? Mine doesn't have a flat head or a phillips screw. It's just two knobs, one on other end. I guess maybe it would need a socket wrench to take it off ....

[@vickisaurusc4225]

@@scottinvad2096 you probably shouldn’t listen to me since I’m merely a 15 year old but mine is just two knob-like circles without anything to screw on, but I noticed there were ring-like kind of things behind the knobs so I used a pair of pliers to push the little ring off as it was acting like a seal or something like that, after that I could easily take the knobs off. Sorry I seriously suck at explaining hahahah

[@scottinvad2096]

@@vickisaurusc4225 Thanks a lot for your reply, Vickisaurus! Your explanation makes sense. I am going to try pliers to see if that works. I appreciate it!!

[@allanrenzgarces7189]

How to fix If my pedal brand is yamaha?

[@chadlord6965]

didn't work for me unfortunately. i think my pedal is broken beyond repair. i knew i shouldn't have bought a Williams lol

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

Sorry this couldn't help. If nothing else, you could get a replacement online for pretty cheap!

[@wolffreak3336]

I tried to open my pedal but the screws are glued shut! The stupid company forces their custormers to buy new ones instead of fix it themselves! Ugh!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

That is crazy! Sorry you couldn't fix it. I bought one online for like $10 but it took about a month to get to me. It came from China. Got it on eBay, so that is an option.

[@FrankieUtka]

I can't figure out WHAT is wrong with my pedal, but IT ISN'T THIS. I thought it might've been the spring, but they all pop off like that, so that CAN'T be it. I CANNOT FIGURE IT OUT i cried a lot right now I'm so angry. I literally am feeling keyboard withdrawal because I'd rather NOT play AT ALL then play without a pedal. Its an M-Audio.

[@libertyjustice2703]

I have a Lagoto III and the pedal stopped working properly, but, instead of a slotted screw which would have only required a screwdriver, they put a threaded bolt so you have to have two metric sockets just to unscrew the damn thing. Like everything made in China by 12 year old girls in sweat shops, it's a complete piece of junk. Interestingly, the origin of manufacture is listed as "made by an unknown source in China". Go figure.

[@nickly1032]

I’m not entertained by these anymore they are so unoriginal and the same thing every video it’s just filling this up with this and filling my backyard with this and filling house with this and last person to take hand of of this gets this and last one to exit circle gets this

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

That's extremely interesting Goldie. I just wish I knew what in the hell you were talking about. Anyway, thanks for the comment!

[@nickly1032]

The Fixer Woah what the heck I commented this on a completely different video I have no idea how it got here sorry about thay

[@nickly1032]

But I fixed my pedal so thanks for that haha!!

[@TheFixerHomeRepair]

That is funny and excellent all at the same time! I am happy to know this helped!! Thanks for watching!!