ABY Switch for 2 Amps ?

Makkon · 08-22-2010, 06:57 PM

Anyone got any preferences/experience on ABY switches for running 2 amps ?

Thanks in advance
Paul

NewReligion · 08-22-2010, 06:59 PM

I use the Live Wire Solutions: Selector/Combiner ABY BOX.

BluesRocker · 08-22-2010, 07:01 PM

I use Radial's Twin City. Run both or A or B. With drag control and ground lift. Comes in handy.

triftstrassa · 08-22-2010, 07:04 PM

radial bigshot user here...
Work awesome.
I dont use two heads nowdays to gig, but Ive toured with two marshalls running together, and all I can say is, WALL OF SOUND....
Im too lazy to haul two now..But I have thought of running two class 5s!

eschoendorff · 08-22-2010, 07:58 PM

I use a Horizon Selectaline. Built like a tank.

Marshall Mann · 08-22-2010, 08:01 PM

Radial JSX Switch Bone.....love it!

Salsg · 08-22-2010, 08:14 PM

Another Radial Bigshot user here, great pedal, solves any ground issues you have, and is very affordable.

longfxukxnhair · 08-22-2010, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by eschoendorff

I use a Horizon Selectaline. Built like a tank.

+1

tbwrench · 08-22-2010, 09:31 PM

+1 on the radial bigshot.

I always use a 2 amp setup, I get a huge sound with it and run each their own effects.

I got the I dea from listening to Ty Tabor from Kings X. His sound is always huge.

Australian · 08-22-2010, 10:29 PM

Two half stacks in stereo using the KKing stereo EQ.

solarburnDSL50 · 08-23-2010, 10:32 AM

Shit guyz I was just going to get one so I can run my Monza and Night Train together with their own 112 cabs. This is cheap compared to what I was looking at. Looks like an effective switch box for just what I need at a great price(compared to other offerings).

tbwrench · 08-23-2010, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarburnDSL50

Shit guyz I was just going to get one so I can run my Monza and Night Train together with their own 112 cabs. This is cheap compared to what I was looking at. Looks like an effective switch box for just what I need at a great price(compared to other offerings).

You won't be sorry with that one, it's a great switcher!

triftstrassa · 08-23-2010, 10:51 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by solarburnDSL50

Shit guyz I was just going to get one so I can run my Monza and Night Train together with their own 112 cabs. This is cheap compared to what I was looking at. Looks like an effective switch box for just what I need at a great price(compared to other offerings).

I found that in its price range, it easily competes with others twice the cost.
and built like a tank!

MM54 · 08-23-2010, 02:35 PM

I've been looking to get one of the Radial Bigshots so I can run both my heads at once.

Makkon · 08-23-2010, 04:53 PM

First of all ,thank you for all the responses on this .

I have a question for the Big Shot users .... correct me if I am misinformed.
A review that I read on the Big Shot , stated that there were no leds to tell you in what position you are in with the switch configuration.
Do you feel that this is an issue ? Or not something your really concerned with ?

Thanks in advance.
Paul

tbwrench · 08-23-2010, 05:01 PM

sometimes in a on stage situation, it would be nice to have the LED's. My amps are usually set to the same level and it can be hard to tell which one is active, but I use them both all the time anyway so for me it doesn't hurt. usually one rig is more wet with effects than the other and delayed 500ms.

If one was clean and one OD it would be easy to tell which was on-
also in the studio I use this and the Led's wouldn't matter much.

triftstrassa · 08-23-2010, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Makkon

First of all ,thank you for all the responses on this .

I have a question for the Big Shot users .... correct me if I am misinformed.
A review that I read on the Big Shot , stated that there were no leds to tell you in what position you are in with the switch configuration.
Do you feel that this is an issue ? Or not something your really concerned with ?

Thanks in advance.
Paul

Nope, I didnt even notice untill you just posted it so for me, it obviously isnt a big deal.

dugger · 08-23-2010, 07:03 PM

I like my RBS, built like a tank.
No LEDs, you just have to remember, but it was to keep cost down.
Other thing, if you do use the ISO/phase refersal channel B tone gets darker and you compensate your amps eq...no biggy

tbwrench · 08-23-2010, 07:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dugger

I like my RBS, built like a tank.
No LEDs, you just have to remember, but it was to keep cost down.
Other thing, if you do use the ISO/phase refersal channel B tone gets darker and you compensate your amps eq...no biggy

Led's would require a power source like a 9v battery or power supply also adding to the cost and inconvenience.

Salsg · 08-23-2010, 07:23 PM

The lack of LEDs is not an issue, I usually go with a clean/dirty setup or both dirty, so I wouldn't be switching anyway. Two dirty amps, like a VM and a 6100, just sounds huge!

Makkon · 08-25-2010, 09:10 PM

Thanks again guys, appreciate your input.

I'm leaning toward the Big Shot at this point.

clutch71 · 08-25-2010, 10:03 PM

Just for the record I do wish the RBS had an LED. A clean/over drive set up would be no big deal but I usually overdrive a VTM and DSL. Very similar to a Master of Puppets tone but the resonance of the DSL really hits you in the chest.

I go back and forth between each amp a lot...when I fire everything up I usually have to leave one amp cut off. LED would be nice.

baj66 · 08-26-2010, 10:37 PM

Radial JX2 Switchbone is awesome, gives you some distortion and boost options on top of the ABY switcher plus all the LED's... even has an output for a tuner. Tried Lehle switcher and it turned one of my 4x12 speaker cabinets into a receiver, some horrible radio station kept coming through! Did not have this problem with the Switchbone.

Marshall Mann · 08-26-2010, 11:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baj66

Radial JX2 Switchbone is awesome, gives you some distortion and boost options on top of the ABY switcher plus all the LED's... even has an output for a tuner. Tried Lehle switcher and it turned one of my 4x12 speaker cabinets into a receiver, some horrible radio station kept coming through! Did not have this problem with the Switchbone.

Welcome Baj66

And +1 on that!

AQuickOne · 12-01-2010, 04:31 AM

I am using the Lehle Dual to switch between my 2555SL and a Roost 100 Watt head, no problems so far, good thing it does not color my tone at all and solves humming issues when both amps are on, a bit dearer compared to the Radial . has LEDs !

custom53 · 12-01-2010, 05:59 AM

I have only tried a couple but I am using this right now... Works great... Plus I bought it from Mark Trementi.. (not that it makes any better)...

Moose Lewis · 12-01-2010, 06:56 AM

Anyone ever tried a Loop-Master?
ABY Pedals - ABY Box (LED Version) Loop-Master True Bypass-Built Effect Loop Switchers, Pedals, and Loop Strips

They use an interesting wiring design to prevent ground loops.

blues_n_cues · 12-01-2010, 07:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moose Lewis

Anyone ever tried a Loop-Master?
ABY Pedals - ABY Box (LED Version) Loop-Master True Bypass-Built Effect Loop Switchers, Pedals, and Loop Strips

They use an interesting wiring design to prevent ground loops.

i've been looking into 1 of those myself.

rustyrat · 12-01-2010, 07:26 AM

Big shot user. No big deal for me with out LED's.
RR

dualampman · 12-01-2010, 07:42 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blues_n_cues

i've been looking into 1 of those myself.

I have considered the loop master as well. couple of buds are using them and love them.

08-22-2010, 06:57 PM	#1 (permalink)
Makkon Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boston,MA Posts: 35	ABY Switch for 2 Amps ? Anyone got any preferences/experience on ABY switches for running 2 amps ? Thanks in advance Paul

08-22-2010, 06:59 PM	#2 (permalink)
NewReligion Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Wringing That Neck Posts: 6,751	Re: ABY Switch for 2 Amps ? I use the Live Wire Solutions: Selector/Combiner ABY BOX.

08-22-2010, 07:04 PM	#4 (permalink)
triftstrassa Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix Arizona Posts: 253	Re: ABY Switch for 2 Amps ? radial bigshot user here... Work awesome. I dont use two heads nowdays to gig, but Ive toured with two marshalls running together, and all I can say is, WALL OF SOUND.... Im too lazy to haul two now..But I have thought of running two class 5s! __________________ www.yearofthemoth.com BUY MY BANDS NEW RECORD! http://www.cdbaby.com/cd/YearoftheMoth Gibson Les Pauls.. 1984 jcm 800 2204 1986 jcm 800 2203 1985 jcm 800 2204 2001 jcm 2000 dsl 1996 jcm 900 SLX

08-22-2010, 07:58 PM	#5 (permalink)
eschoendorff Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Michigan Posts: 77	Re: ABY Switch for 2 Amps ? I use a Horizon Selectaline. Built like a tank.

08-22-2010, 08:14 PM	#7 (permalink)
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08-22-2010, 09:31 PM	#9 (permalink)
tbwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: wisconsin Posts: 697	Re: ABY Switch for 2 Amps ? +1 on the radial bigshot. I always use a 2 amp setup, I get a huge sound with it and run each their own effects. I got the I dea from listening to Ty Tabor from Kings X. His sound is always huge. __________________ JCM 800 2204 and 1960AV, Metro JTM45 and 1960AV, Marshall Class 5, Sovtek Mig 50 and 1960B, Rivera R55-112, Avatar G412 with G12M Greenbacks, Blackstar HT-40 combo. Bass Rig - Mesa 400+ and Mesa 1516 cab. '74 Les Paul Custom, Les Paul tribute-P90's Gold Top, SG Standard, Fender Prodigy Strat, Classic Vibe Tele. - Bass- Fender American Deluxe Jazz V, Ibanez BTB custom shop. " The boogie man start runnin' when he heard me commin' " Buddy Guy -Out in the Woods

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08-23-2010, 02:35 PM	#14 (permalink)
MM54 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Penn State Behrend, Erie PA Posts: 7,757	Re: ABY Switch for 2 Amps ? I've been looking to get one of the Radial Bigshots so I can run both my heads at once. __________________ -Matt If you don't understand what I'm saying, assume I'm making a joke. Trust me. Lachesky Amplifiers - Home of the CA10 Orders for 2013 CA10s are now being accepted! "... And I come from a place where they drag your hopes through the mud because their own dreams are all dying"

08-23-2010, 04:53 PM	#15 (permalink)
Makkon Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boston,MA Posts: 35	Re: ABY Switch for 2 Amps ? First of all ,thank you for all the responses on this . I have a question for the Big Shot users .... correct me if I am misinformed. A review that I read on the Big Shot , stated that there were no leds to tell you in what position you are in with the switch configuration. Do you feel that this is an issue ? Or not something your really concerned with ? Thanks in advance. Paul

08-23-2010, 05:01 PM	#16 (permalink)
tbwrench Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: wisconsin Posts: 697	Re: ABY Switch for 2 Amps ? sometimes in a on stage situation, it would be nice to have the LED's. My amps are usually set to the same level and it can be hard to tell which one is active, but I use them both all the time anyway so for me it doesn't hurt. usually one rig is more wet with effects than the other and delayed 500ms. If one was clean and one OD it would be easy to tell which was on- also in the studio I use this and the Led's wouldn't matter much. __________________ JCM 800 2204 and 1960AV, Metro JTM45 and 1960AV, Marshall Class 5, Sovtek Mig 50 and 1960B, Rivera R55-112, Avatar G412 with G12M Greenbacks, Blackstar HT-40 combo. Bass Rig - Mesa 400+ and Mesa 1516 cab. '74 Les Paul Custom, Les Paul tribute-P90's Gold Top, SG Standard, Fender Prodigy Strat, Classic Vibe Tele. - Bass- Fender American Deluxe Jazz V, Ibanez BTB custom shop. " The boogie man start runnin' when he heard me commin' " Buddy Guy -Out in the Woods

08-23-2010, 07:03 PM	#18 (permalink)
dugger Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Posts: 655	Re: ABY Switch for 2 Amps ? I like my RBS, built like a tank. No LEDs, you just have to remember, but it was to keep cost down. Other thing, if you do use the ISO/phase refersal channel B tone gets darker and you compensate your amps eq...no biggy

08-23-2010, 07:23 PM	#20 (permalink)
Salsg Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 1,358	Re: ABY Switch for 2 Amps ? The lack of LEDs is not an issue, I usually go with a clean/dirty setup or both dirty, so I wouldn't be switching anyway. Two dirty amps, like a VM and a 6100, just sounds huge! __________________ Marshall JVM410H Marshall JVM205C Marshall 1960BV Gibson Les Paul Traditional Fender Clapton Stratocaster

08-25-2010, 09:10 PM	#21 (permalink)
Makkon Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Boston,MA Posts: 35	Re: ABY Switch for 2 Amps ? Thanks again guys, appreciate your input. I'm leaning toward the Big Shot at this point.

08-25-2010, 10:03 PM	#22 (permalink)
clutch71 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Columbus, Ohio Posts: 324	Re: ABY Switch for 2 Amps ? Just for the record I do wish the RBS had an LED. A clean/over drive set up would be no big deal but I usually overdrive a VTM and DSL. Very similar to a Master of Puppets tone but the resonance of the DSL really hits you in the chest. I go back and forth between each amp a lot...when I fire everything up I usually have to leave one amp cut off. LED would be nice. __________________ Your guitar has a volume knob....use it!

08-26-2010, 10:37 PM	#23 (permalink)
baj66 Junior Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 27	Re: ABY Switch for 2 Amps ? Radial JX2 Switchbone is awesome, gives you some distortion and boost options on top of the ABY switcher plus all the LED's... even has an output for a tuner. Tried Lehle switcher and it turned one of my 4x12 speaker cabinets into a receiver, some horrible radio station kept coming through! Did not have this problem with the Switchbone.

12-01-2010, 04:31 AM	#25 (permalink)
AQuickOne Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 32	Re: ABY Switch for 2 Amps ? I am using the Lehle Dual to switch between my 2555SL and a Roost 100 Watt head, no problems so far, good thing it does not color my tone at all and solves humming issues when both amps are on, a bit dearer compared to the Radial . has LEDs !

12-01-2010, 05:59 AM	#26 (permalink)
custom53 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,088	Re: ABY Switch for 2 Amps ? I have only tried a couple but I am using this right now... Works great... Plus I bought it from Mark Trementi.. (not that it makes any better)... __________________ 2010 Gibson Les Paul Axcess 2010 Gibson Les Paul R9 2004 Gibson Les Paul Flame 2002 Ernie Ball Axis Trans Gold 1995 Hamer Duo Tone Sunburst 1991 Ernie Ball EVH Trans Black 1981 Hamer Special Trans Green 1975 Ovation Breadwinner Black Marhsall JMP 2203 Half Stack Marshall JCM 2000 DSL Half Stack Marshall JCM 2000 TSL Half Stack Marshall JTM45 Half Stack Peavey Classic 100 Half Stack Tweed Soldano Hot Rod 50+ Half Stack 2ea 370/301 Acoustic Bass Amps

12-01-2010, 06:56 AM	#27 (permalink)
Moose Lewis Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: USA Posts: 2,029	Re: ABY Switch for 2 Amps ? Anyone ever tried a Loop-Master? ABY Pedals - ABY Box (LED Version) Loop-Master True Bypass-Built Effect Loop Switchers, Pedals, and Loop Strips They use an interesting wiring design to prevent ground loops. __________________

12-01-2010, 07:26 AM	#29 (permalink)
rustyrat Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Ithaca Posts: 136	Re: ABY Switch for 2 Amps ? Big shot user. No big deal for me with out LED's. RR

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