2 amps /1 cabinet

[shred-dog]

does anyone make a switch so i can connect 2 amps to one cabinet and switch between both any ideas :14:

 

[KoreanGuitarMan]

This topic has been discussed on the old forum a few times.

Running two amps into a stereo cab (or 2 2x12's) is the easiest way to do it. You would plug your guitar into an a/b/y switch, running cable to both amps.

But, to run both amps into a single mono cab is just a wee bit more difficult. You'd need a switch that can put a load on the silenced amplifier while running signal from the other amplifier to the cab.

I don't know who makes a pedal like that...

It would most likely be a custom job. An expensive one at that.

 

[shred-dog]

that is what i thought

 

[Jonny C]

The only way I can think of would be to have both amps connected to the cab at once, then use a AB switch between guitar and amp to change the signal path. Of course, you'd have to have a mixer betwen the amp and cab which could tolerate the power of two amps' output... fat chance! :haha:

You'll just have to get yourself a speaker simulator.

 

[y2stevo]

There is a rackmount type setup you can get that switches between i think up to like 6 amps, its a tad expensive but it looks cool , i cant remember the name brand or site it is though but someone makes em thats for sure..

 

[shred-dog]

thanks guys i guess i will have to get another cabinet and just a/b between them that way!!!!!!

 

[Bludave]

What amps? What Cabinet? It might just be easier (or better) to add another cabinet, and then ad an A/B box to switch between them

 

[y2stevo]

U guys didnt read my post....Their is a rackmount tyep switch that can do this, it takes the load of a speaker so its completly safe for the amp...but unfortynatly i cant remember any info on it nor the site.....but wait a while and im sure someone will know....

 

[BluesNRock87]

still. having 2 heads stacked on top of 2 - 2X12 would look cool, even cooler with 4X12's, but some short ppl wouldnt be able to plug in and adjust if need be the top head possibly...

 

[shred-dog]

i'm just going to use 2 amps and 2 cabinets and an A/B box and be done with it !!!!!!!!

 

[KoreanGuitarMan]

U guys didnt read my post....Their is a rackmount tyep switch that can do this, it takes the load of a speaker so its completly safe for the amp...but unfortynatly i cant remember any info on it nor the site.....but wait a while and im sure someone will know....

I'm sure your post wasn't missed. Your solution just isn't practical in this case.

 

[skyydogg01]

Re: 2 amps /1 cabinet

http://www.musiciansfriend.com/srs7/g=guitar/search/detail/base_pid/153911/

this is what you are looking for

 

[Thames]

Re: 2 amps /1 cabinet

Hey WeberVST makes a nice amp selector called the FOURHEAD amp switch. https://weberspeakerscom.secure.powweb.com/store/four1.htm

 

[Burkwieser]

Re: 2 amps /1 cabinet

I believe this is what you are looking for.

http://www.tonebone.com/tbone-headbone-vt.htm#headbonedev

 

[Benjy_26]

Re: 2 amps /1 cabinet

Radial Engineering

 

[pureoldsound]

Re: 2 amps /1 cabinet

It seems like the Weber is the best for the money. You can plug up to 4 heads to just 1 cab...

 

[some_dude]

Re: 2 amps /1 cabinet

Axess-Electroincs HS2 Head Switcher w/Footswitch - $220

http://www.axess-electronics.com/_hs2.htm

 

[pureoldsound]

Re: 2 amps /1 cabinet

You know I take back what I said about the Weber. I'll go for either the Radial head switcher or the Axess. The good thing about the Radial is that it has a buffered input so no sigal loss there the Axess seems to be very well constructed....I am in the same situation. I called Radial 2 weeks ago and asked them about the product, because I have only 1 attenuator to be used with 2 different heads......It seems like the Radial is the best choice.......I might get one this week.....