Andrew Lamprecht
Minion of One
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.
Footswitch Question
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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.
Andrew Lamprecht
Minion of One
Re: Footswitch Question
It's an old Yamaha from 1979. Probably wouldn't be able to get an original.
It's an old Yamaha from 1979. Probably wouldn't be able to get an original.
IM4Tone
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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???
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
Minion of One
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?
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
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richard parker
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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 ?
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
Minion of One
Re: Footswitch Question
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.
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
Minion of One
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.
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.
Re: Footswitch Question
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.
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.
Andrew Lamprecht
Minion of One
Re: Footswitch Question
Yup, the footswitch works, changing channels and turning the reverb on off.
Yup, the footswitch works, changing channels and turning the reverb on off.
