Bowdiddley Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I'm looking to get an ABY switch soon, what is working for you guys? Are there any that I should stay away from? Are they all the same really? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rct Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I use a couple of ART Cool Switches, 30 bucks or so. Quiet, never given me a problem at all in 6 or 7 years now. I always record a couple amps/digital things at a time, so I use them a lot. There are quite a few out there, some use the rare unobtanium chips if yer into booteek, some use hardware store garbage. rct Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 I use the Lehle.... No popping sounds when you switch from one amp to the other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 I use the Lehle.... No popping sounds when you switch from one amp to the other. Is popping a problem with most, I definitely don't want that my playing is bad enough already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
duane v Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 Is popping a problem with most, I definitely don't want that my playing is bad enough already. For someone that plays loud like myself, switching from one amp to another can make for some interesting noises. I've found that some of the lower priced ABY boxes can be very noisy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 For someone that plays loud like myself, switching from one amp to another can make for some interesting noises. I've found that some of the lower priced ABY boxes can be very noisy. Good to know, thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 The Lehles definately seem like the best but dayumm they be spensive. There's a dude on another forum that's helpin me with a build I'm doing.. He makes feedback loops and switchers and stuff I could give you his email address or something and he'd make you whatever you want for pretty cheap. He's good! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 The Lehles definately seem like the best but dayumm they be spensive. There's a dude on another forum that's helpin me with a build I'm doing.. He makes feedback loops and switchers and stuff I could give you his email address or something and he'd make you whatever you want for pretty cheap. He's good! Sure send me his info via PM please. What forum is he on if you don't mind me asking. Yeah after Duane suggested I did some research on the Lehle and I agree they are high quality but dang $300 for a switcher is a little steep. Now maybe I can find one used and get a better price..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowdiddley Posted June 29, 2011 Author Share Posted June 29, 2011 I found this over on the fulltone.com site and thought someone else here may like to see it. http://www.fulltone.com/qaframe.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dc3c46 Posted June 29, 2011 Share Posted June 29, 2011 "Startouch". Been using it for years with no problems, no noise, no batteries. All handwired. About $100. Check it out on the net. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender 4 Life Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 my Morley a/b/y/ was $38 USD.....doesn't need a (9v)battery or ac adapter unless you HAVE to have the L.E.D. lights on, and doesn't pop if my guitar volume is down..... it's built like a tank from "hardware store crap" and left me enough change for more equipment. i've toe-tapped it/stomped it/even boot-heeled it(leather heeled cowboy boots) and it just begs for more (ly) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesguitar65 Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 my Morley a/b/y/ was $38 USD.....doesn't need a (9v)battery or ac adapter unless you HAVE to have the L.E.D. lights on, and doesn't pop if my guitar volume is down..... it's built like a tank from "hardware store crap" and left me enough change for more equipment. i've toe-tapped it/stomped it/even boot-heeled it(leather heeled cowboy boots) and it just begs for more (ly) +1 Yes, the morely is a good one. I use it all the time and the battery last a long time. Bought one three years ago and still running on the original battery. It is also true bypass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Californiaman Posted June 30, 2011 Share Posted June 30, 2011 I like the Home Brew Bytchn Swytchn. It works fine for me. http://www.homebrewelectronics.com/shop/bytchn-swytchn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
retrosurfer1959 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I also use the Lehle brand boxes - I have both a 1 at 3 and also a P-Split they both work great no problems and no popping or noise. If your just looking for 1 instrument into two amps (or the reverse) the Little Lehle is supposedly solid and it's only about $150 I just ordered one of these to be able to have another small box that can route two guitars into a single amp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dub-T-123 Posted July 1, 2011 Share Posted July 1, 2011 I think the whole big deal about the Lehle switchers is that they have really good buffers. Apparently you run into some issues with passive, true bypass switchers. I haven't ever used one so I couldn't really tell you... I've only read about it. You could take a cheap, passive, true bypass switcher and put a buffer pedal or a pedal with buffered bypass after one or both "channels" of the ABY for a ghetto buffered ABY. I'm pretty sure that would work just as well and if you have a couple boss pedals laying around it's much cheaper. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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