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Post by lpfreak on Jul 14, 2017 19:19:59 GMT -7
Hey, new member here.
I recently picked up a new Maz 38 and have been loving it. I wanted to use an A/B box to switch between the hi and low inputs so I grabbed a JHS Pedals Mini A/B hoping it would do the trick. But for some reason it's staying on the low input and won't switch to the hi...any ideas?
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Post by "Z" Steve on Jul 14, 2017 22:14:49 GMT -7
Welcome to the forum LP! When I had my MAZ 38 (my 1st Z amp) I used an old on/off mute pedal and it worked great. It may just be the way the pedal is wired or designed that is not allowing it to function as a channel switcher. I believe that any of Doc's Hi/Lo input designed amps allow you to toggle between the two. I would try a different pedal if you have one available. It is a nice option to have by using the Hi input as a boost.
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Post by Easyrom on Jul 14, 2017 23:29:17 GMT -7
I think an A/B switcher is not the good way to do what you want, cause when both inputs are used in the same time the resistance of the Low input comes into the Hi circuit (not sure to be clear ). So the simple switch into the Low input is what you need, cause it's like having something plugged in when switch is on (and then you guitar plugged into the Hi input sees the resistance) and nothing when the switch is off (and then the Hi input works normally).
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Post by lpfreak on Jul 15, 2017 4:08:04 GMT -7
Ah bummer. I was hoping the pedal I got would do the trick. Well if there's a specific brand pedal that someone could recommend that would work I'd appreciate it.
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Post by Stephen on Jul 15, 2017 5:13:04 GMT -7
I recall reading here somewhere that something like one of the old Dr Z EQ boost switches without the variable knob would work fine. A Boss FS-5L might also work, and it has a light.
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Post by doctorice on Jul 15, 2017 6:22:40 GMT -7
Ah bummer. I was hoping the pedal I got would do the trick. Well if there's a specific brand pedal that someone could recommend that would work I'd appreciate it. Any basic on-off latching foot switch will work, but make sure the cable is shielded. Otherwise you can pick up noise. I've used both an old Peavey and a Boss successfully. Fyi, some of the Dr Z foot switches, used for eq bypass and channel switching, evidently are not shielded. I haven't tried using mine for hi-lo switching so I can't say for sure if they're going to cause noise.
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Post by zpilot on Jul 15, 2017 21:51:03 GMT -7
Here is about the best explanation of how those inputs work I have seen. Start at 17:07.
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Post by dcarver on Jul 16, 2017 1:45:48 GMT -7
Uncle Doug is great! I've spent many hours watching his videos. He hasn't made a new one for some time. I hope he's OK.
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Post by brkulja on Aug 2, 2017 23:42:47 GMT -7
Hello all, I am newbie on this forum. Great stuff.
Proud owner of maz38sr head and two rock cab!
Having old z switcher without volume knob, any help how to use it for switching between low and high input?
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Post by lpfreak on Sept 7, 2017 18:28:33 GMT -7
I ended up using a regular old single button channel foot switch that I had laying around. Plugged it into the low input and guitar into the hi. Works like a charm.
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Post by Jaguarguy (Mike) on Sept 7, 2017 18:38:10 GMT -7
I ended up using a regular old single button channel foot switch that I had laying around. Plugged it into the low input and guitar into the hi. Works like a charm. Almost seems too simple, doesn't it? Welcome to the Forum, a lot of great people and information here.
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Post by juicecastle on Sept 20, 2017 10:07:22 GMT -7
This is why I love this forum, you learn something all the time!!!
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Post by brkulja on Oct 10, 2017 21:48:13 GMT -7
Greeeeeaaat stuff!! 🙏
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