Footswitch Question

[Andrew Lamprecht]

I could just use this to switch channels or turn the reverb on my amp right? They both have footswitch inputs in the back of the amp.

[Grenade]

Re: Footswitch Question

What kind of amp do you have? You might get the one made by the amp manufacturer cheaper.

[Andrew Lamprecht]

Re: Footswitch Question

It's an old Yamaha from 1979. Probably wouldn't be able to get an original.

[Grenade]

Re: Footswitch Question

Let me check with a buddy of mine, he may have one. I'll let you know tomorrow.

[IM4Tone]

Re: Footswitch Question

All footswitches are not innerchangeable. For one example is the Fender which uses diodes to create different voltages for switching. The Boss you've shown is a simple latching pedal. To test, put a cable into the jack then jumper the other end barrel to tip w/ a wire and alligator clip. I'm assuming you don't have access to a schematic???

[Andrew Lamprecht]

Re: Footswitch Question

No I don't...

Can I damage an amp by using the wrong footswitch or will it simply not work?

I bought a FS-5L to use with something else on my board (another boss pedal). It should be here soon, could I just try it out?

[IM4Tone]

Re: Footswitch Question

No I don't...

Can I damage an amp by using the wrong footswitch or will it simply not work?

I bought a FS-5L to use with something else on my board (another boss pedal). It should be here soon, could I just try it out?

If it were mine, I'd try it out.

[mwalluk]

Re: Footswitch Question

You could use a vox single switch which may work. I used one for different amps.

[Surgeon]

Re: Footswitch Question

As stated, the important thing is to get the right type. Some amps will require a latching footswitch (most of 'em) while other need momentary footswitches.

chances are your boss will work. Can't harm anything by trying it out.

[richard parker]

Re: Footswitch Question

I had that amp and as far as I remember it was a standard latching footswitch. A cheap 2 button switch from Peavey or similar should do the job. How are you getting on with the amp ?

[Andrew Lamprecht]

Re: Footswitch Question

I had that amp and as far as I remember it was a standard latching footswitch. A cheap 2 button switch from Peavey or similar should do the job. How are you getting on with the amp ?

Ok, I'll try it out, I have the footswitch coming in a few days so we will see.

I actually really like the amp. The overdrive on it sounds like a thinner TS9 and I don't like it. The reverb is good for subtle stuff, sounds really nice for that actually but once you get any bigger verb going it sounds too wet I guess.

I like the amp a lot though. Basically I use it just as a loud warm sounding clean amp. It sounds really good with pedals in front and even just plugging in, the cleans are really really nice. I thought about getting another. I paid $145 for this one and I saw another come up in better condition for $150. There was also one that someone beat to hell that was at $130 but yeah. They come up more often than I would expect anyway. I should buy another soon.

[Andrew Lamprecht]

Re: Footswitch Question

There is actually a few from the same series on Guitar Centers website now.

A mint 50 watt 1x12 for $200. meh
A good cond 50 watt 1x12 for $130.
A 50 watt 410 for $160. Not bad.

[Surgeon]

Re: Footswitch Question

All footswitches are not innerchangeable. For one example is the Fender which uses diodes to create different voltages for switching. The Boss you've shown is a simple latching pedal. To test, put a cable into the jack then jumper the other end barrel to tip w/ a wire and alligator clip. I'm assuming you don't have access to a schematic???

Try that before you receive your footswitch andrew, that'll tell you ahead of time if you need to start looking for another FS.

A latching footswitch achieves channel switching by either connecting or disconnecting the sleeve and tip of a standard mono-patch cable. That test described by IM4tone will tell you right away if the latching FS you're waiting for will work or not.

[Grenade]

Re: Footswitch Question

My buddy is looking for his old Yamaha footswitch. Someone stole his amp long ago but didn't take the switch, hopefully he can find it.

[Andrew Lamprecht]

Re: Footswitch Question

Yup, the footswitch works, changing channels and turning the reverb on off.