Can I use a generic footswitch for Tremoverb loop ?

[mbmesa]

I have the channel switching footswitch that came wtih my Tremoverb Combo when I bought it new but I would like to use a footswitch now for the effects loop to bring it in and out. My question is : Do I have to fork over the $50 or so for the "special" footswitch for the effects loop that Mesa sells or can I use another brand that just does a short of the wires to turn it on ? Is the effects loop footswitch the same as the channel footswitch ? (Can I clone it ?)

Thanks.

 

[tele_jas]

You can use a cheap switch for that, I did on my T-verb and it worked fine.