Mark III Footswitches Question

[squege1]

Hey All- I just picked up a Green stripe Mark III on eBay and the amp did not come with any footswitches provided. I noticed that there are actually 2 different ones listed in the online Mesa/Boogie store for channel switching the amp between all 3 modes. I have a basic Hughes & Kettner FS that I tried to get the Mark III to go between channels and it only worked on the rear FS jack to switch between R1/R2; it did not work plugged into the front panel jack to switch between Lead/Rhythm. I'm wondering if it is a problem with the amp or does the amp really require 2 different types of switches (providing what seems like a very similar function)? Thanks, JC.

 

[Dolebludger]

I think there is something going on here besides mismatched foot switches. I have a Mark III, and found that I was using the lead channel mainly for only short solos. So I made a "contact" foot switch that activated the lead channel only when my foot was on the button. All I used to make it was stuff from Radio shack, and it worked great. Both channel foot switches are only "push on, push off" types, so you shouldn't be having this problem with using the switch you have on the lead channel. I have no idea as to the actual source of your problem, but I don't think it is the switch.