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Forum Ringside => Guitars, Amps and Effects => Topic started by: 38thBeatle on April 28, 2010, 11:13:57 PM

Title: A/B switch
Post by: 38thBeatle on April 28, 2010, 11:13:57 PM: Ok you knowledgeable gents, I am toying with the idea of getting an A/B switch to enable me to change guitars during a set with the minimum of messing around. I know nothing of these devices- the Boss AB2 looks like a candidate but are there any others you'd suggest. I don't want to get too anal about it but I need something reliable and not too dear. Thanks a plenty.
Title: Re: A/B switch
Post by: Dmoney on April 29, 2010, 01:09:56 AM: http://www.redonionsolutions.co.uk/AB.htm

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Title: Re: A/B switch
Post by: Fikealox on April 29, 2010, 02:45:17 AM: A guy I know, Dan, makes some great stuff at very reasonable prices: http://this1smyne.com/pedals.html
Title: Re: A/B switch
Post by: 38thBeatle on April 29, 2010, 06:17:52 AM: Thanks chaps- shall investigate.
Title: Re: A/B switch
Post by: Antag on April 29, 2010, 10:08:24 AM: Strictly speaking it's an ABC switch, but I love my Lehle 3@1 - so much so that I've got two of 'em :lol:

It's a fantastic useful tool that enables quick quiet guitar changes. Yes, it's expensive, but it's whisper quiet, works with just about any power supply (for the LEDs) & is very well built.
Title: Re: A/B switch
Post by: AndyR on April 29, 2010, 12:39:18 PM: Have you ever tried "Silent" jacks? Eg: http://www.theleadsfactory.co.uk/connectors/neutrik_tips_silent.html (http://www.theleadsfactory.co.uk/connectors/neutrik_tips_silent.html)

I've tried ones designed like that, or ones with a push-push switch on the side.

They both conk out sooner or later, but I prefer the ones with a push-push switch (couldn't find an example in the limited time avail at the mo).

Might be a different solution?
Title: Re: A/B switch
Post by: 38thBeatle on April 29, 2010, 07:10:51 PM: Thanks for further contributions: Red Onion seemingly no longer trade.The silent Jack idea crossed my mind Andy but for me the emphasis is on taking one guitar off and putting on another without unplugging and plugging.The Lehle look quality but is a bit too pricey. I might check out This1ismine though he is US based and by the time I factor in shipping etc...well I'll have a think. I guess I could make one but I am so tied up with stuff at the moment I can't see me getting to it anytime soon.
Title: Re: A/B switch
Post by: Fikealox on April 30, 2010, 03:07:18 AM: IIRC, Th1sismyne's international shipping is only $7us for the smaller pedals like the switcher 8)
Title: Re: A/B switch
Post by: blue on April 30, 2010, 11:34:07 AM: another one is Monkeyfx. he will make you pretty much anything you need as regards switchers, and his prices are very good. he did take a break for a while there, but i think he's back up and running. certainly worth having a look, and he always seems to answer e-mails very quickly.
Title: Re: A/B switch
Post by: bucketbot on April 30, 2010, 11:48:27 AM: Try this:

http://www.tonebone.com/re-bigshot-io.htm

The Radial gear is top quality! I use the Switchbone to ABY switch between 2 heads...best pedal I own!
Title: Re: A/B switch
Post by: Doctor X on April 30, 2010, 01:04:01 PM: Hi 38th. I've got a AB pedal that I never. It's been sitting on a shelf for the past 2 years gathering dust, someone might as well use it. I think it is a Red Onions one. If you reimburse me the postage then you can have it for nowt. :)

Edit: Sorry, I've re-read your post and it's not much use to you. The one I've got is 1 input to 2 outputs, more of an amp-switcher than guitar switcher.
Title: Re: A/B switch
Post by: Dmoney on April 30, 2010, 01:40:03 PM: will it not work in the other direction as well?
I built a loop switcher from less than £10 from bits at maplin.
that worked as a loop switch and bi-directionally as a 1in 2out or 2in 1out switch.
Title: Re: A/B switch
Post by: 38thBeatle on April 30, 2010, 07:10:15 PM: Once again thanks for the suggestions= I will look into all of them.Thanks also Dr X- that was a great gesture.