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Post by Matt H. on Sept 25, 2006 7:43:14 GMT -7
Kendrick makes a nice a/b/c box - so does Divided by thirteen. I don't know what I should be looking for in a switcher box. Never had a 2 amp setup before.
What do you guys use?
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Post by Dr.T on Sept 25, 2006 7:44:14 GMT -7
I don't use but I've tried:
Lehle (www.lehle.com)
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Post by dock66 on Sept 25, 2006 8:59:07 GMT -7
I have Frampton/Keeley Amp Switcher.Pretty quiet,no popping,no hissing, can't even tell when it is on.Expensive but worth it. $275.
dock66
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Post by StrangeC on Sept 25, 2006 9:34:09 GMT -7
Does Radial / Tonebone make something like this?
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Post by dock66 on Sept 25, 2006 9:50:23 GMT -7
Does Radial / Tonebone make something like this? Rick Yes,Tonebone Switchbone Amp Switcher. dock66
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Post by dock66 on Sept 25, 2006 9:55:36 GMT -7
Tonebone Switchbone Amp Switcher is around $ 229.95.
dock66
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Post by guitarstan on Sept 25, 2006 9:58:14 GMT -7
I think benttop uses the ToneBone switcher....
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Post by messenger on Sept 25, 2006 10:05:36 GMT -7
tone bone just came out with a new,less expensive a/b/y swtcher[70.00 bucks].it works well,but it doesn't have a buffer.you do loose some tone when you have both amps switched on.
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Post by Matt H. on Sept 25, 2006 10:16:57 GMT -7
The Kendrick ABC Box is buffered and costs $199. They even have an ABCDEF box for those people w/lots of Z's. It's $399. Are there other features that I should be looking for besides the buffer?
Dr. T The Lehle wesite does have some cool stuff.
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Post by Dr.T on Sept 25, 2006 10:39:57 GMT -7
Yes, but it's expensive...
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Post by dock66 on Sept 25, 2006 11:16:22 GMT -7
tone bone just came out with a new,less expensive a/b/y swtcher[70.00 bucks].it works well,but it doesn't have a buffer.you do loose some tone when you have both amps switched on. Yes.it is Radial Big Shot ABY for $ 70 if I am not mistaken. dock66
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Post by johnnyl on Sept 25, 2006 12:04:04 GMT -7
Startouch - great switchers for under $100
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Post by Matt H. on Sept 27, 2006 7:54:41 GMT -7
I think any switchers under $100 bucks aren't buffered- Am I wrong?
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Post by johnnyl on Sept 27, 2006 8:02:20 GMT -7
Nope, it's not buffered but I think in many cases you can get by without a buffer. It's not the best by any means but it really is a quiet unit.
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Post by Matt H. on Sept 27, 2006 8:17:55 GMT -7
Thanks everyone
Maybe I'm a buffering fool, but I'm getting a buffered box - don't think I'll be happy with any noise or noise loss.
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Post by dock66 on Sept 27, 2006 8:58:53 GMT -7
Good luck with your search, Matt H. Let us know which switcher you decided to get.
dock66
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Post by Matt H. on Sept 27, 2006 9:33:57 GMT -7
dock66
I'll post when I get one. It'll be soon I'm sure/
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Post by messenger on Sept 27, 2006 9:51:56 GMT -7
yes please let us know, as i'm thinking of purchasing a radial headbone switcher.
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Post by dock66 on Sept 27, 2006 10:11:39 GMT -7
dock66 I'll post when I get one. It'll be soon I'm sure/ Cool ,Matt. dock66
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Post by dock66 on Sept 27, 2006 10:14:23 GMT -7
yes please let us know, as i'm thinking of purchasing a radial headbone switcher. That is a great swicher. BTW, there is one on the Sell,Buy and Trade . dock66
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Post by dock66 on Sept 27, 2006 12:00:04 GMT -7
yes please let us know, as i'm thinking of purchasing a radial headbone switcher. That is a great swicher. BTW, there is one on the Sell,Buy and Trade . dock66 Sorry, There was one on Sell,Buy and Trade . dock66
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Post by Matt H. on Sept 27, 2006 13:41:05 GMT -7
How bout the Lehle Dual?
Seems like what I need.
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Post by mentalray on Oct 1, 2006 7:20:04 GMT -7
Hi Matt; IMHO the Lehle Dual is by far the best pedal for this job. They are excellent designed and rugged and they don´t influence your sound at all. I use one, if I run a two amp-setup.
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Oct 1, 2006 8:15:54 GMT -7
I have both of the Radial switchers here actually. I like, and prefer the JX-2 Switchbone because of its features. I bought the smaller one (the Big Shot) because of the size, but ended up not liking it as much. It will depend on your circumstances, desired features, and amps as to whether the Big Shot will work for you.
The JX-2 Switchbone does the A/B thing well, also does combine, and has a boost switch. The boost switch has a configurable function - it can shut your sound off (for tuning), or boost the midrange by 5 or 10 db, and a gain knob to set how much overall boost you want. The outputs have the Radial Drag Control which can be useful on certain amps. There is also a tuner output, as well as a phase switch and ground lift. The ONLY thing I don't like about the Switchbone is its size and its 15VDC transformer. If you use a Pedal Power box on your pedal board you still have to run AC to get the Switchbone powered up.
The Big Shot is a passive box with all the standard features of a passive A/B/Y plus a tuner output. It has a ground lift and polarity switch too. If your amp is affected by tone suck from passive boxes, the only way you're going to get this one to work for you is to have something driving it with a buffer. I was able to get it to work by driving with my RC Booster for example. Although I prefer the JX-2, the Big Shot is about 1/6 the size, which is pretty significant on a small pedal board. But then you MUST have something to drive it, so you give up some room for that. If you already have something on your board to drive this, that may be a moot point.
HTH!
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Post by Matt H. on Oct 1, 2006 9:14:45 GMT -7
Thanks for all your info everyone.
I haven't heard anyone talk about the Switchhazel by divided by 13. There's one on ebay right now that looks pretty cool w/ a separate out for a tuner as well as a linear lift feature. I know there amps are nice, but never tried any of their pedals.
I might try this one if I can get it for a decent price, otherwise I think I'll go for the Lehle dual or maybe the Kendrick ABC.
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Post by bluzsteel on Oct 3, 2006 6:45:31 GMT -7
+ 1 for Startouch , I love mine and Tony is a great guy
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Post by Matt H. on Oct 5, 2006 21:12:58 GMT -7
I just did a buy it now for a Kendrick ABC on ebay. $149 shipped - I'll post when I try it out.
Thanks everyone for all your imput.
Matt H.
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Post by prowler on Oct 6, 2006 3:35:21 GMT -7
Axess Electronics HS2 Head Switcher.
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Post by JASON (aka jgleaton) on Oct 6, 2006 8:02:12 GMT -7
Wish I had seen this thread earlier, I have and use both the radial and the framptone and would recommend either ( radials fine for a/by and the framptone 3 banger if you need more than 2 outs)... but I also still have and have used the KENDRICK ABC... this is also a very good piece of gear but I do feel I need to let you know that when you run your amps with the KENDRICK... according Mr Weber your supposed to lift the ground of your amps and let the KENDRICK ABC box provide the grounding to avoid Ground loops... the KENDRICK ABC BOX has a big heavy power cord with a three prong plug... this is what I was told when I ordered mine... I used the 3 way grounded to 2 way ungrounded ( old style) power plug adapters on the ends of my amps power cords and with all of them plugged into the same power strip that the grounded Kendrick ABC was plugged into… this really worked WELL and the tone was outstanding… However, I did not like running my amps with those ungrounded plug adapters, I know they were grounded by the KENDRICK… and maybe I’m just a worry wart… and I’m sure someone with more electronic expertise could tell whether that could ever be a problem… but that and the big box and the Big cord when I downsized my pedal board made it the odd switcher out… don’t get me wrong it is a GREAT sounding switcher and may work well for you FOREVER... cause it’s made like everything else Gerald Webber makes… and I'm Not knocking it's quality OR sound in ANYWAY... but in the end the Radial and especially the Framptone ended up on my board… out of all of them I like the Framptone the best… but I also agree with Bentop that if you need a smaller one ( on a smaller board as ALL of these 3 are a bit big) AND you have a pedal that’s already buffered ( IF your worried about the buffering as even an unbuffered setup may be fine if your only running a few true bypass pedals on a smaller board)… then I would think a smaller unbuffered passive a/b box would work fine… ( Radial Bigshot, Startouch, Nick Greer, Fulltone made one that I have and is fine, etc…) you ( most) do start to become a minimalist as you keep playing Z's... less knobs.... less pedals... less reverb... but more tone. Just wanted to let you know that info about the Kendrick ABC your getting, and you could contact Gerald Webber @ Kendrick amps for more specific info on this subject… hope this helped and I’m sorry I missed this thread before you purchased one but it IS a great ABC pedal… just sometimes good to know as much about a piece of gear and how your gonna have to use it BEFORE you buy it… ;D Jason
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Post by Matt H. on Oct 6, 2006 9:22:16 GMT -7
jgleaton
Thanks for all the info. - very helpful! - karma - Worst case scenario, I dont like it and I throw it on back on ebay.
My only pedal is an AC Booster as of now, so I guess I would definitely be consodered a mimimalist.
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