Footswitch for Marshall Origin 20

[HandsomeandHumble]

I bought a used Origin 20H a couple of years ago for a really good price. It was supposed to come with the footswitch, but the seller conveniently forgot to bring it and then ghosted me after saying he’d make it right. Not a huge deal since I like the amp a lot, don’t use FX Loops, and didn’t see a huge need for the boost. The problem now is that I do have a sort of an OCD/completist tendency that has me really wanting the switch. Is there a generic option that will work, or do I need to go specifically for the Marshall PEDL-90016? I won’t be paying the retail $100 price for one, but I’m looking out for a used one. Just want to know my options.

 

[fitz288]

I bought a used Origin 20H a couple of years ago for a really good price. It was supposed to come with the footswitch, but the seller conveniently forgot to bring it and then ghosted me after saying he’d make it right. Not a huge deal since I like the amp a lot, don’t use FX Loops, and didn’t see a huge need for the boost. The problem now is that I do have a sort of an OCD/completist tendency that has me really wanting the switch. Is there a generic option that will work, or do I need to go specifically for the Marshall PEDL-90016? I won’t be paying the retail $100 price for one, but I’m looking out for a used one. Just want to know my options.

Any 2-button latching TRS footswitch will work.
I can swap the footswitches between my O20H, DSL20HR & Haze15 - functions just don't match the button labels.
The amp supports LED lighted FS, but that's also not required.
Mojotone makes some nice ones that are fairly inexpensive, or any generic one would also work.

You can also "turn on" the boost & loop by putting a TRS adapter in the FS jack.

 

[HandsomeandHumble]

Any 2-button latching TRS footswitch will work.
I can swap the footswitches between my O20H, DSL20HR & Haze15 - functions just don't match the button labels.
The amp supports LED lighted FS, but that's also not required.
Mojotone makes some nice ones that are fairly inexpensive, or any generic one would also work.

You can also "turn on" the boost & loop by putting a TRS adapter in the FS jack.

Thanks for the advice. I found a 2 button foot switch for my ac30 that I no longer use and sure enough, it worked.

 

[steveb63]

I think retail is around $50.00?

Of course, could be wrong these days, should be able to scare up one that will work at one of the usual places.

 

[fitz288]

Here's the correct one on Reverb for $40 & shipped free - not a bad deal.

Marshall PEDL-90016 Origin Series 2-Way Footswitch | Reverb

Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a wide-spanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear.

reverb.com

 

[steveb63]

Here's the correct one on Reverb for $40 & shipped free - not a bad deal.

Marshall PEDL-90016 Origin Series 2-Way Footswitch | Reverb

Reverb is a marketplace bringing together a wide-spanning community to buy, sell, and discuss all things music gear.

reverb.com

Shipping included? Hells yeah, seems like a good enough deal to jump on.

 

[HandsomeandHumble]

I saw that one and was going to jump on it, but now that I've found that I have my Vox switch that also works for this, I'm not going to worry about it. I doubt I'll even use the Vox switch now that I've satisfied my curiosity. I don't like the boost function on the Origin. It adds way too much low end for me. I'm not against using an FX Loop, but I've never used one in the past and it's never lost me a gig, so I doubt I'll start using it now.