Adding jack inputs in a combo for connecting pedals, possible?

[Alonso Ortega]

I'm not much of an expert when it comes to amps, so I ask here.

I want to buy a reverb pedal and I have a marshall MGCF combo. The thing is I kinda like the distortion it has, and since I want the reverb pedal after the distortion I was thinking about adding 2 jack inputs, one that cuts the signal after the preamp section and other that takes it to the speaker for adding the pedals like "in between".

I'm just speculating since I don't have idea if this is even possible or if there is a better way to do it, etc. Any suggestions?

 

[stratguy23]

Re: Adding jack inputs in a combo for connecting pedals, possible?

You mean an effects loop?

That would add effects between the preamp and power section.

Your MGCF doesn't have an effects loop... but I suggest just running the reverb straight into the amp (since that's all you can do with it). You might do just fine with that.

 

[Alonso Ortega]

Re: Adding jack inputs in a combo for connecting pedals, possible?

That would add effects between the preamp and power section.

That's exactly what I want. I think I didn't mention that I am actually willing to dig into the electronics and mod them, drill the holes for the jacks and stuff.

 

[stratguy23]

Re: Adding jack inputs in a combo for connecting pedals, possible?

I don't think it's worth the effort since there are so many amps out there with effects loops.

For a practice amp, the Randall RD1 immediately comes to mind. My little Marshall DSL1 has an effects loop.

Start looking at the backs of amps (or photos of them) and/or just Google for amps with effects loops.

This thread is basically the conversation we're having, just in more detail: http://www.thegearpage.net/board/in...-an-fx-loop-into-a-small-marshall-mg.1298085/

 

[Alonso Ortega]

Re: Adding jack inputs in a combo for connecting pedals, possible?

Thanks, I'll definitely give that amp a look, if I can find one. The thread is exactly what I was looking for, but didn't have the words!! Thanks again!

 

[Boogie Bill]

Re: Adding jack inputs in a combo for connecting pedals, possible?

Not as simple as just drilling holes and adding jacks. I would recommend that you move to a new amp.

Bill

 

[misterwhizzy]

Re: Adding jack inputs in a combo for connecting pedals, possible?

I put one of these into a JCA20H. It was not easy. If I had it to go back and do over again, I'd probably just sell the amp and get one with a second channel and an effects loop built in. That being said, I love that little amp, and it can roar with the big boys.