A/B switcher boxes

Discussion in 'Effects, Pedals, Strings & Things' started by Ted Witcher, Feb 17, 2009.

  1. Feb 17, 2009 #1
    Ted Witcher

    Ted Witcher Member

    Messages:
    2,283
    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2002
    Location:
    Los Angeles
    Looking to use as a mute pedal, first in line... but I don't want to power it. Does anyone make a mechanical on/off "light"? Is there such a thing?
     
    Ted Witcher, Feb 17, 2009
    Ted Witcher, Feb 17, 2009
    #1
  2. Feb 17, 2009 #2
    sub rosa

    sub rosa Member

    Messages:
    1,308
    Joined:
    Feb 27, 2006
    Location:
    Kiwi-Brit in CO
    Do you use a pedal tuner?
     
    sub rosa, Feb 17, 2009
    sub rosa, Feb 17, 2009
    #2
  3. Feb 17, 2009 #3
    Loop-Master

    Loop-Master Member

    Messages:
    3,519
    Joined:
    Jan 21, 2005
    Uh......huh?
     
    Loop-Master, Feb 17, 2009
    Loop-Master, Feb 17, 2009
    #3
  4. Feb 17, 2009 #4
    el profe

    el profe Member

    Messages:
    92
    Joined:
    Dec 13, 2008
    Location:
    WA
    I had a Loooper A/B that I powered with a 9v and that battery seemed to last forever- it's only powering the LED. You could make yerself an A/B with a small LED and just power it with a 9v battery- at the very least if the battery crapped out, the switch would still work. And it would only cost you about $20 in parts. I'm not sure what you mean about a mechanical on/off light.:dunno
     
    el profe, Feb 17, 2009
    el profe, Feb 17, 2009
    #4
  5. Feb 17, 2009 #5
    Ted Witcher

    Ted Witcher Member

    Messages:
    2,283
    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2002
    Location:
    Los Angeles
    Meaning the indicator is not an LED, a colored bit of plastic switches in and out depending upon status. I know I've seen these before.
     
    Ted Witcher, Feb 17, 2009
    Ted Witcher, Feb 17, 2009
    #5
  6. Feb 17, 2009 #6
    mobis8

    mobis8 Member

    Messages:
    611
    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2008
    Location:
    San Francisco, CA
    Do you mean phantom powered or something? If I understand you want an A/B box to mute your signal, with a light to tell you when it is off/on, but don't want it to require a power source to run the light? Is that correct?
     
    mobis8, Feb 17, 2009
    mobis8, Feb 17, 2009
    #6
  7. Feb 17, 2009 #7
    mobis8

    mobis8 Member

    Messages:
    611
    Joined:
    Jul 3, 2008
    Location:
    San Francisco, CA
    Oh... I saw a previous post where someone made a kill switch sort of like what you are describing. Let me see if I can find it.

    edit...
    Is this what you are looking for?
    https://www.thegearpage.net/board/index.php?threads/495160&highlight=kill+switch
     
    mobis8, Feb 17, 2009
    mobis8, Feb 17, 2009
    #7

Share This Page

  1. This site uses cookies to help personalise content, tailor your experience and to keep you logged in if you register.
    By continuing to use this site, you are consenting to our use of cookies.
    Accept Learn More...
    Dismiss Notice