Mizati20
Well-known member
Hey fellas, I also posted this thread in the effects section, figured I might get more help that way, but my apologies for the double post. Lately I've been really wanting to run my 2 heads in stereo, I'm totally new to this, but have a pretty good idea of how it's done (or one of the ways) I know you can use a Boss Stereo Chorus that has two outputs, but for one...I don't like Boss pedals, two I already have a Chorus Pedal, and three I've heard the output levels are different or something like that. Anyhow, I know that I need an A/B/Y switcher, my question is, which brand works the best?
To help you guys with the advice I'll give you an idea of what I'm wanting to achieve, and I'll run you through my rig. I'm just looking to run two heads through my Mesa 4 x 12 Rectifier Cabinet, one head running the left two speakers, and the other running the right. My heads are a Peavey 6505+ and a Mesa Boogie Mark IV Medium Head. I'm pretty sure I know how to do everything, run both heads at 4 ohms with the signal chain going Guitar >Effects (one in front of the amp) A/B/Y switcher> Amps.
My dilemma is simply that I know nothing about these switchers. When splitting your guitar signal do I lose any power or tone? Do these switchers have an adapter like my effects pedals do so I can plug in my 1-spot power supply to it? I'm totally just guessing here, but to me, that seems like logical issues you would run into with switch boxes.
Does anyone have a lot of experience running their heads into stereo that are using the A/B/Y switching method? What is the best piece of equipment out there, I'm willing to spend about $100.00 give or take, not much more than that. I'm also open to other ideas as well if there is an easier/ better way of doing this, aside from the Boss Pedal thing.
Since joining these boards I've had nothing but great luck getting awesome advice, meeting some really cool people, and have even had the wifey lay off of me after seeing other people who have as crazy of an obsession as I do!!!
Sorry for the long post, once I get to talking about gear I tend to never want to stop, and before I know it, I've written another unnecessarily long thread for a simple question. Hope everyone is enjoying what's left of the weekend, thanks again in advance for anyone's help/advice!!
To help you guys with the advice I'll give you an idea of what I'm wanting to achieve, and I'll run you through my rig. I'm just looking to run two heads through my Mesa 4 x 12 Rectifier Cabinet, one head running the left two speakers, and the other running the right. My heads are a Peavey 6505+ and a Mesa Boogie Mark IV Medium Head. I'm pretty sure I know how to do everything, run both heads at 4 ohms with the signal chain going Guitar >Effects (one in front of the amp) A/B/Y switcher> Amps.
My dilemma is simply that I know nothing about these switchers. When splitting your guitar signal do I lose any power or tone? Do these switchers have an adapter like my effects pedals do so I can plug in my 1-spot power supply to it? I'm totally just guessing here, but to me, that seems like logical issues you would run into with switch boxes.
Does anyone have a lot of experience running their heads into stereo that are using the A/B/Y switching method? What is the best piece of equipment out there, I'm willing to spend about $100.00 give or take, not much more than that. I'm also open to other ideas as well if there is an easier/ better way of doing this, aside from the Boss Pedal thing.
Since joining these boards I've had nothing but great luck getting awesome advice, meeting some really cool people, and have even had the wifey lay off of me after seeing other people who have as crazy of an obsession as I do!!!
Sorry for the long post, once I get to talking about gear I tend to never want to stop, and before I know it, I've written another unnecessarily long thread for a simple question. Hope everyone is enjoying what's left of the weekend, thanks again in advance for anyone's help/advice!!
