A/B Foot switch

[Jkrause]

I am putting together a pedalboard for my son, and I want to add a home-made stomp box that will change amp channels and turn on/off the tremelo on his amp. I have an old single foot switch and want to find another switch. Does anyone know where I can get the required switch (SPST I believe)?

Thanks
jay

[GoldenEars]

Originally Posted by Jkrause

I am putting together a pedalboard for my son, and I want to add a home-made stomp box that will change amp channels and turn on/off the tremelo on his amp. I have an old single foot switch and want to find another switch. Does anyone know where I can get the required switch (SPST I believe)?

Thanks
jay

In most cases they are just momentary contact switches. This means that when you step on them they close a circuit for a moment (until you take your foot off) there are also momentary break the circuit set ups and I forget the name of them but it is the inverse. These are used to change channels etc. on modern amps because once you provide continuity for a moment hence monentary contact they switch channels (its the circuit design that does this after you make the contact). On older amps these switches are often a single pole double throw switch which actually are a part of the circuit. (like an old fender twin)
The Momentary switchs can be bought premade in a case for around $20...so they are really not worth making. The other type ...single pole double thow stomp switches can be purchased online or at your local electronics store.
You should post what amp it is that you are trying to do this for or just call a music store and they will tell you what you need then you can either buy one ( much easier) or make one. Good Luck! Ron

[Jkrause]

This project is for a Vox Cambridge twin. One switch to change amp channels,and one switch to turn on/off trem...

Thanks
Jay

[rasputin]

im running a Morley ABY switch on my two rigs and a regular on/off switch to control the tremelo on rig 2....it works great and only about 20 bones on fleabay....laters.....

[P-Funkadelic]

My friend ended up with 2 foot pedals for his traynor amp so he gave me one that worked on my marshall. Had I bought a switch the marshall one was ~$70 and then traynor would have been $15. So it might be worth it to see if you can get a cheap switch and see if it works with the amp and if it does tear it apart and put it in your box.