ABY placement on a Pedal bpard


Jstaples8888
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08/19/2017 6:36 pm

I just got an ABY switch and want to run it between Vox AC15 and a Marshall DSL15C.

I have never done this before so any advice is greatly needed.

Can I place my ABY at the end of the Pedals ...I have a Ditto 2 last now?

If you split your Dist pedals and effects pedal where does the ABY go?

HELP

Thanks

Jimmy


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bookas58
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08/19/2017 9:34 pm

I would be inclined to put it first or after the tuner and run 2 different circuits . Most modulation pedals these days have stereo outputs , So on one amp you could keep it a bit mellow with maybe a blues driver and mild reverb and modulation . At the same time you can turn the other amp into a full blown beast with hard distortion and wah , whatever, you can use the stereo pedals on both circuits , just use a trs patch cable for the stereo in . Leave the delay last . The combinations are endless , have fun .


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ChristopherSchlegel
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08/20/2017 6:38 pm
Originally Posted by: Jstaples8888

I just got an ABY switch and want to run it between Vox AC15 and a Marshall DSL15C.

I have never done this before so any advice is greatly needed.

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The main thing you will hve to decide is the location of your effects. Do you want certain effects to run into both amps or just one? I created a basic signal chain diagram.

http://www.truthagainsttheworld.com/guitar-signal-chain-image

So, to answer you question.

Originally Posted by: Jstaples8888

Can I place my ABY at the end of the Pedals ...I have a Ditto 2 last now?

Yes, you can, but that means all your effects will run into both amps. Ironically, I think that Ditto pedal has stereo ins & outs, meaning that you could possibly use it as an AB box. :)

[quote=Jstaples8888]

If you split your Dist pedals and effects pedal where does the ABY go?

It depends on which amp you want the effect to run into. Hope that image helps!


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Jstaples8888
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08/20/2017 11:06 pm

thanks guys

you certainly pointed me in the right direction schematics and all.....wow


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