Suggestions for A/B switcher box?

[Karma1]

I've been looking online and they seem to range from $29 to over $200. It's not something I want to spend a lot on, but I also don't want to destroy my tone, add hum, etc. A lot of them seem to run on batteries only, which I'd rather not do if possible. I noticed that one of the cheaper DOD units doesn't seem to need batteries or AC, which would be great.

 

What I want it for is to be able to have both my guitar and lap steel plugged into my amp or effects console. So I need one that provides two inputs going to one output. Any recommendations would be appreciated.

[who235]

 

Here you go. As long as you don't need A+B, that should work for you just fine.

[Vinnie_Mac]

Also check out http://www.loopmaster.com (it may have a hyphen, can't remember.).

 

They have fantastic a/b boxes. But they take forever to make. I had specific need and they did a great job for me.

[Jules-RM]

Also check out http://www.loopmaster.com (it may have a hyphen, can't remember.). They have fantastic a/b boxes. But they take forever to make. I had specific need and they did a great job for me.

http://www.loop-master.com/

And another for them from me.

[andreas]

Since you're switching inputs, a simple A/B like the EHX one or anything from loop-master will work just fine. Hum is (can be) an issue when splitting to two amps, but that's not an issue here.

 

Also, never forget the trusty Boss LS-2 - it is literally one of the most useful pedals out there, and in this application it will let you switch between three guitars/input signals, with level control for two of them.

[iamthearm]

i had a whirlwind selector that was perfect and sold it. now i'm back to dual rigs and i'm buying another.

 

[jnepo1]

Dan Burgess, aka This1smyne.com builds them for as low as $29-36. The $29 model is a basic A/B straight up. The $36 version will have 2 LEDs w/ choice of color and will require a 9V power source just for power to the LEDs.