That damned footswitch...

[Talus]

So my footswitch has completely gone berserk, with the usual rapid clicking/EQ problem that many people seem to have.

It's always been a little spotty, but I had it supported at both ends (I had the end plugged into the footswitch supported by a foam cradle I cut and the other end I would just wrap around the handle a few times for extra support. Now however the slightest bump will set the footwsiwtch off on a mad rampage and at the last gig the vibration from the speakers was enough to cause the end plugged into the amp to go nuts. As of this morning I can no longer use the footswitch at all.

I've searched the forums and tried many of the suggested solutions with no joy. I haven't tried replacing the cable yet, but I'm going to do that today... From the sounds of it though that sounds like a temporary solution if it even helps at all.

Someone mentioned using pliers to turn the ends of the cable into a slight oval shape which did help slightly, but not enough for me to be able to reply on. I also hear some mention about bending one of the pins for better contact, but I didn't really understand well enough to attempt it.

Are there any other solutions to this problem that I've missed?

 

[SonVolt]

When I bought my Mark V the footswitch wasn't working properly when I was testing it in the store. They had to swap it out with a different one. It made me a little queasy to drop that $2,199 on it.

 

[MBJunkie]

Talus,

I am sorry to hear of your troubles. I haven't encountered any problems with my MkV after 3+ years with the amp. I have cerainly not experienced the problem you have described. I do hope that your troubles are easily cured, and feel they probably are.

If all esle fails, contact Mesa Boogie direct. I am certain they will take care of you.

Best of luck, and let us know your outcome?

 

[Myrup]

Had the same problem at first... The amp when all crazy-talking so ive just tried to reverse the FS cabel and i havent heard it since...