son of frog Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 Hi I cant find any simple passive Y pedals for connecting two guitars / basses to one amp and switching between, Im only looking to spend up to £20 - 30... I want something like the EHX switchblade, but in reverse... i mean why didnt they do that instead? would have sold a lot better... who uses two amps? (rhetorical question) Im looking to build a reverse switchblade anyway unless someone can find one in that price range... I'm alright with electronics, but i don't suppose someone could whip up a simple diagram and list of components? i know you can get really cheap EHX copy diecast boxes and i was planning on using the same switch type. --- one other thing ive always wondered, could i build a passive pedal such as this have LED's on it, but run off of the power coming from the lead? Like those fender amps with the footswitch, they don't have batteries in them so i'm just sort of assuming theres a low amount of current going through the mono jack cable... ? im sure someone will say i'm completely wrong, if it is possible, does someone know how to rig this up, with 2 LED's, one for each channel. if not then would be good if someone could put up a diagram including the LED's but with a 9V adaptor / battery option. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobbass4k Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 (edited) Boss LS-2 would be a good investment, they average about £40-£50 2'nd hand but it does exactly what you want and more so it might be worth the extra money. If you fancy building your own though I thnik there's some schematics knocking around here somewhere. Aha, here you go: [url="http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=40389"]http://basschat.co.uk/index.php?showtopic=40389[/url] As for the LED's, it's impossible as far as I'm aware, you just can't get enough current to it without a battery or PSU. Edited May 12, 2011 by bobbass4k Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
topo morto Posted May 12, 2011 Share Posted May 12, 2011 [quote name='son of frog' post='1229499' date='May 12 2011, 11:49 PM']Hi I cant find any simple passive Y pedals for connecting two guitars / basses to one amp and switching between, Im only looking to spend up to £20 - 30... I want something like the EHX switchblade, but in reverse... i mean why didnt they do that instead? would have sold a lot better... who uses two amps? (rhetorical question) Im looking to build a reverse switchblade anyway unless someone can find one in that price range...[/quote] The switch to switch one input to two outputs is the same as the one to switch between two inputs to a common output, isn't it? At the end of the day it's just connecting one socket to one of two other sockets... no components in there, just a switch. At least I have one that can be used both ways, unless I'm forgetting how it works... come to think of it, I don't use it... PM me if you want to buy it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I'd seriously look at the Boss LS2-it's a great pedal. Behringer do a copy of it that you can get for about £20. Or you could try something like the ART Coolswitch which is about £35. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of frog Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='topo morto' post='1229516' date='May 13 2011, 12:06 AM']The switch to switch one input to two outputs is the same as the one to switch between two inputs to a common output, isn't it? At the end of the day it's just connecting one socket to one of two other sockets... no components in there, just a switch.[/quote] Does this mean that potentially the EHX switchblade can be reversed? as its just passive? And thanks all for the replies, my tech skills aren't brilliant so if i can get something cheap pre-built it would be a better option. and i have got an LS-2 but i use it for other things, and its all a bit fiddly, I really want something passive that can just sit in the corner with the amp and 2nd Bass, and i can just stomp on as hard as humanly possible and not worry too much about damaging any of the knobs, sliders etc... I am a neanderthal like that... i buy simple instruments, simple amps and simple FX. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of frog Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) [size=7]WHAT!!!?[/size] the EHX website claims the pedal is passive and requires no power source, But this store claims otherwise??? and says it is a "compact battery- operated device" & "You can power your Switchblade stompbox with a 9V battery (included), or an optional 9V power supply" [url="http://www.andertons.co.uk/electric-guitar-fx/pid13206/cid579/electro-harmonix-nano-switchblade-pedal.asp"]http://www.andertons.co.uk/electric-guitar...blade-pedal.asp[/url] Edited May 13, 2011 by son of frog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doddy Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='son of frog' post='1229549' date='May 13 2011, 01:49 AM']And thanks all for the replies, my tech skills aren't brilliant so if i can get something cheap pre-built it would be a better option. and i have got an LS-2 but i use it for other things, and its all a bit fiddly, I really want something passive that can just sit in the corner with the amp and 2nd Bass, and i can just stomp on as hard as humanly possible and not worry too much about damaging any of the knobs, sliders etc... I am a neanderthal like that... i buy simple instruments, simple amps and simple FX. [/quote] Try this then [url="http://www.artproaudio.com/products.asp?type=90&cat=13&id=78"]http://www.artproaudio.com/products.asp?ty...at=13&id=78[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of frog Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 [size=7]AHA![/size] breakthrough... for my dumb self! from the EHX website itself... [size=4]"The fully passive Switchblade is perfect for making dual devices chains, whether you need to switch between two effects chains, two amps or two guitars, the Switchblade gives you true bypass switchability"[/size] Now i just feel like a fool... [url="http://www.ehx.com/browse/foot-switches-controllers"]http://www.ehx.com/browse/foot-switches-controllers[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of frog Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='Doddy' post='1229551' date='May 13 2011, 01:56 AM']Try this then [url="http://www.artproaudio.com/products.asp?type=90&cat=13&id=78"]http://www.artproaudio.com/products.asp?ty...at=13&id=78[/url][/quote] yeah ive seen these, but they also require a powere source, I think the Andertons website may just have it wrong, I may just pop in and give one a go with two basses. Thats why i wanted a mass produced one mainly so i can go and physically try it out, a lot of the manufacterers are very vague on their product description, even more so the big companies... I mean it wasn't on the main product page the quote... that took some finding, and im sure i would have bought one a lot sooner and this whole confusion could have been avoided. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prog_fiend Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 I honestly found the Boss LS-2 to be a bit of a pain, think I'll get the simple Behringer AB100. It's less than half the price Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_Bass Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 (edited) Hi I've got one of these: Boss AB-2 It's passive, only takes 2 battreries inside to keep the LED's working. You can link in either way ( 1 input 2 outputs / 2 inputs 1 output ). [greedy mode] I can sell you mine for £35 posted to UK. Shoot me a PM if you're interested. Some pics: [url="http://picasaweb.google.com/106572846091439162015/BossAB2#slideshow/5509234752076119714"]http://picasaweb.google.com/10657284609143...234752076119714[/url] The pedal is as new condition (no dents or scratches) and the box got a little damaged some time after i took the pics but it's still functional. [/greedy mode] Edit: of course you can allways buy a new unit for only a couple quid more over there Cheers Edited May 13, 2011 by Ghost_Bass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mart Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 [quote name='son of frog' post='1229554' date='May 13 2011, 02:03 AM']...I think the Andertons website may just have it wrong, I may just pop in and give one a go with two basses. ... I mean it wasn't on the main product page the quote... that took some finding, and im sure i would have bought one a lot sooner and this whole confusion could have been avoided. [/quote] The EHX website is pretty clear about this: On the main product page it says "No power supply required" In the instructions pdf it says "The Switchblade is capable of carrying out all of your simple switching needs, [b]without having to worry about batteries and power adaptors[/b]" and "The Switchblade is a passive device and requires no power supply, such as a battery or power adapter" I think it's safe to say that Andertons are wrong. But you are near enough to be able to pop in and check. And tell them to correct their website! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al Heeley Posted May 13, 2011 Share Posted May 13, 2011 a lot of passive switches are fine, only needing battery to power the indicator LED. Its a simple 15 minutes soldering a footswitch and 3 jackplugs, the parts will cost you no more than £12. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
son of frog Posted May 13, 2011 Author Share Posted May 13, 2011 i've had a mate tell me he's going to give me his EHX switchblade if it works for what i want. Cheers for all the helpful answers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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