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Post by guitargeorge on Dec 7, 2011 5:16:19 GMT -7
Does anybody know about hooking a footswitch to one of the amps inputs to switch from hi to lo. I remember reading a post about that a while back, I need the details, how to wire the switch and which input to plug the switch.
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Post by Scott on Dec 7, 2011 6:11:27 GMT -7
Posted by Mike (doctorice): You should also be aware that the MAZ has Hi and Lo input jacks, with about 3 dB of gain difference between them. It's quite audible AND you can switch between the Hi and Lo by simply plugging a plain old on-off type footswitch into the unused jack. It's pretty cool to set a fairly clean basic amp sound running in Hi and then switch on the Tonestack Bypass Modification and shift over to the Lo. Keeps the volumes roughly in the same zone but really alters the tone. Plus your guitar volume helps shade clean to dirt!I think a simple on/off switch like this one would work... boyband625.com/gear.php?id=628Or the the TSM foot-switch... I also would like to locate the highest quality one we can find...(Thinking that it's a good low cost Christmas present to tell your friends and family about) I have heard the better insulated the wire is going to the switch, the less of a chance to hear any additional unwanted noise. I have considered ordering a dual type foot-switch: www.amazon.com/Boss-FS-6-Footswitch/dp/B000OY707SOne for the ToneStack Bypass Mod, and the other for Hi/Lo switching. I wonder if the Doc sold the TSM foot-switch, as a stand alone item, we could all buy a second one, and then have matching switches for TSM & Hi/Lo Switching. (Providing the insulation is good enough for that application) We already know It's good enough to toggle the ToneStack Mod. If we did buy a dual switch, could we set it to do Mike's trick, with only using a single click, rather than needing two clicks? It's pretty cool to set a fairly clean basic amp sound running in Hi and then switch on the Tonestack Bypass Modification and shift over to the Lo. Keeps the volumes roughly in the same zone but really alters the tone. Plus your guitar volume helps shade clean to dirt!To pull that trick off, the dual switch would need to be able to toggle both switches, with a single click. That's what I really want... (And having quality insulation) Maybe for me I need a box with 3 switches. Switch 1 - Toggle ToneStack Mod Switch 2 - Toggle Hi/Lo - ( -3dB ) Guitar Input Switch 3 - Toggle both Mod, and Guitar Input, from whatever position they are currently in.
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Post by DSauls89 on Dec 7, 2011 6:37:57 GMT -7
Will his also work with RXJr?
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Dec 7, 2011 6:41:55 GMT -7
Will his also work with RXJr? Most likely it will. You can't hurt it in trying, so I suggest you give it a go if that would add value to your setup.
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Post by Scott on Dec 7, 2011 6:42:36 GMT -7
Unknown by me...
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Post by jalapeno on Dec 9, 2011 8:02:59 GMT -7
Let me see if I get this straight ....
Rather than an A/B Line Selector switch with a cable each to Hi & Lo, simply plug into either, and use an on/off switch into the unused socket to switch between to 2 ?
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Post by doctorice on Dec 9, 2011 8:06:37 GMT -7
Let me see if I get this straight .... Rather than an A/B Line Selector switch with a cable each to Hi & Lo, simply plug into either, and use an on/off switch into the unused socket to switch between to 2 ? Yes, just use a regular on-off footswitch, not an a/b box.. Plug it into either input jack and your guitar into the other input. Helps to have proper shielding on the footswitch cable; you may get some noise if it's not well shielded.
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Post by jalapeno on Dec 9, 2011 10:47:49 GMT -7
Many thanks
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Post by doctorice on Dec 9, 2011 13:40:25 GMT -7
^^^
You're welcome. Also welcome to Z Talk.
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Post by Scott on Dec 9, 2011 19:53:17 GMT -7
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Post by doctorice on Dec 9, 2011 19:55:41 GMT -7
^^^
Yes, I have one, and it does ;D
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Post by Scott on Dec 9, 2011 19:56:38 GMT -7
Outstanding...
Thanks Mike.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2011 8:20:14 GMT -7
I can't believe I just discovered this "feature". I'm picking up an on/off switch today!
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Post by Scott on Dec 27, 2011 8:44:06 GMT -7
Don't skimp on the insulated wire used to connect your switch.
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Post by hiboost on Dec 27, 2011 9:53:13 GMT -7
From the pic it looks like that Boss switch lets you use your own cables versus having them permanently attached. So could you use regular guitar cables for this to give good shielding?
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Post by Deleted on Dec 27, 2011 9:57:47 GMT -7
I just picked up a pedal, but the only one they had was a Hosa with the cable permanently attached. Should I pick up one where I can use an instrument cable instead?
I know some pedals have an indicator light. Will the light on that style pedal work with a MAZ?
Heading off to band practice. I'll check in later!
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Dec 27, 2011 13:02:29 GMT -7
From the pic it looks like that Boss switch lets you use your own cables versus having them permanently attached. So could you use regular guitar cables for this to give good shielding? You should be able to use your guitar cords just fine with the Boss pedal. In fact they are probably better than most of the standard hard-wired footswitch cables since the guitar cord has better shielding. Just keep in mind, shorter is better if you start getting any noise.
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Post by guitargeorge on Dec 28, 2011 10:14:10 GMT -7
I had a small plastic box that I bought at radio shack that I had wired for a signal kill switch with a jack in, a switch to cut off the + side, and a jack out, about a week ago I rewired it and removed one of the jacks and made it so it either cut or connected the + to - and tried it and it works. The 3 db boost is not much but it will kick your solos out to the front. If you set the amp where your tone is just starting to get a little hairy the switch will clean up your tone. I see some real usefulness for this feature and I can't wait to try it at my next gig.
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Post by Deleted on Dec 28, 2011 11:08:21 GMT -7
I returned the Hosa pedal this morning and brought home a BOSS FS-5L. Works great, and like George said, the boost is just enough to put your solos out front. I'm real happy that I stumbled across this thread!
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Post by hiboost on Dec 28, 2011 15:15:18 GMT -7
Just out of curiosity, where did this mod/info come from? In other words, is this just something end users (perhaps doctorice) discovered? Or did somebody from Dr. Z at one point actually point this out?
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Post by doctorice on Dec 28, 2011 16:11:22 GMT -7
^^^
I did not discover it. I read about it here on Z Talk some years ago. I did verify that it worked and used it when I did an in-depth review of the EQ bypass mod when that first became available. (It's now standard on the MAZ.)
Since then I have posted on the hi-lo as a tip for new owners. Scott thoughtfully added it to his great collection of MAZ 18 info.
And Steve (benttop) and I do a little dance about stomping on a button compared with rolling back the guitar volume. It's become schtick, but we have fun ;D
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Post by benttop (Steve) on Dec 28, 2011 16:58:22 GMT -7
Yep. I love being able to roll my guitar volume up for a solo no matter where I'm standing, instead of having to run back over to my board just to take a solo. But that's what makes life interesting! By the way, this trick will work with almost any amp that has a hi and lo input, like Fenders for example. Try it.
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Post by Blutarsky on Nov 3, 2013 5:39:09 GMT -7
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Post by doctorice on Nov 3, 2013 6:15:43 GMT -7
^^^
Yes, the EQ bypass function works fine in conjunction with using a (second) footswitch to alternate between hi and lo input jacks.
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Post by Blutarsky on Nov 3, 2013 11:34:27 GMT -7
Thanks Mike, I mean the pedal itself, if it will work as a on/off switch.
I´ll check the Marshall as well at this week rehearsal.
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Post by gene on Nov 3, 2013 11:56:28 GMT -7
I just tried with the tone bypass footswitch. I can hear the difference in level, but I get lots of static noise.
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Post by doctorice on Nov 3, 2013 12:44:56 GMT -7
Thanks Mike, I mean the pedal itself, if it will work as a on/off switch. I´ll check the Marshall as well at this week rehearsal. If it's a basic on-off switch it should be fine, as long as it's decently shielded. Otherwise, you might pick up some noise.
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Post by prs1999 on Nov 4, 2013 11:31:16 GMT -7
There was a thread posting some time ago about ditching the cheaper cord that came with the standard metal cased one button pedal. So I had a brand new (cheaper series) Monster cable that I cut the one end off and hooked up into the pedal.
Now seeing this thread come up and deciding to try it in the HI/LOW input, she squeals like mad. Why does it work fine in the EQ bypass input,but not in the front???
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Post by smokinsigs357 on Nov 4, 2013 14:22:36 GMT -7
OK kids, I posted a coupla days ago about a micro/small switch that I'm having Patrick Garland from GGS make...he makes custom/boutique pedals and is only charging me $40 for a small, pedalboard friendly double switch/double led that will do the hi/low and the eq on off. The cost is in the Lava cables I bought to make sure I have good quality shielded cables. He wrote me today and said all the parts are in that it is going to paint today and that I should expect it next week. I will have pics. In the mean time, here's my original thread: ztalk.proboards.com/thread/59295/another-newb-dr-marvelous-maz
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Post by aslerjack on Nov 4, 2013 16:43:55 GMT -7
When I had my Maz Jr and tried this, i got a lot of noise using one of those switches for the tone bypass. I tried a guitar cable and one the boss latching footswitchs and it worked like a charm, no noise.
Jack
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