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Need A/B stomp box recommendations

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8/2/2000 2:43 AM
billyboy	Need A/B stomp box recommendations I'm looking for recommendations for a good off-the-shelf A/B stomp box. I'd like to run my effects into the Normal channel of my Deluxe Reverb, but run clean into the Vibrato channel. Looking for something solid & quiet. Thanks in advance!

8/2/2000 9:38 AM
Liam	Dod used to do a dirt cheap one that worked OK. Don't know if it's still in production.

8/3/2000 7:21 AM
bill m.	whirlwind

8/3/2000 12:12 PM
billyboy	Bill, why the Whirlwind? I'll hafta plead my case to the Financial Director (my wife) for dropping nearly $100 on a switch box. I stopped in a few music stores last night & they're all asking around $50 for what appears to be the same crappy a/b box manufactured under different names. One thing I have noticed is a very loud POP when switching with that box.

8/3/2000 7:22 PM
Liam	Billyboy, Why not make your own? It's pretty easy, and will cost you less than $20 I should think. Even with a real quality switch and jack sockets. Liam

8/4/2000 2:01 AM

Time, mainly. I considered RG Keen's project, but with my electronics knowledge it would take me forever. My wife & I both work full-time & we're both in graduate school as well. That leaves precious little time for me & my guitar.

I could handle a simple DIY a/b switch, but they POP like crazy when switching. I'd do RG's project, but its a little too complex for me right now.

I'll probably suck it down & get the Whirlwind.

8/4/2000 9:59 AM
Liam	Just try wiring up a simple A/B box, with a 1 Meg resistor from the centre pin of each output jack to ground. It's worked for me in the past, and takes about 10 minutes. Of course drilling the box takes a little longer. I know what you mean about time, I find graduate school work plenty on its own!

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