Input selector gadget???

[AlexMG]

Looking for a 1/4” selector gadget for an amp input that allows me to run a preamp to the front end or the unaffected signal from the preamps THRU output via a switch.

I’d rather it be passive and not be a pedal

Thank you for the help!

 

[bholder]

Wouldn't a standard passive A|B switch do that?

 

[AlexMG]

Wouldn't a standard passive A|B switch do that?

It would be a reverse situation. Don’t think it works backwards from an amp input

 

[bholder]

It would be a reverse situation. Don’t think it works backwards from an amp input

Sure it does. Because it's passive. Shouldn't matter which way the signal goes. I did a quick search, the only ones I found were passive in the signal chain but active in the sense they require power (to power the lights showing you which signal is connected).

 

[GotGroove]

This should do the job. Passive, works every which way you connect it. Easy to get 2nd-hand, not too expensive new either. Yes, it's a pedal.

If not a pedal then what are you looking for? A 19" rack? I'm sure they exist, but it'll be overkill and a lot more expensive.

 

[AlexMG]

This should do the job. Passive, works every which way you connect it. Easy to get 2nd-hand, not too expensive new either. Yes, it's a pedal.

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If not a pedal then what are you looking for? A 19" rack? I'm sure they exist, but it'll be overkill and a lot more expensive.

I was hoping for one of those 1/4” Y connectors with a switch

 

[bholder]

I was hoping for one of those 1/4” Y connectors with a switch

Get a small project box and some parts and DIY. I doubt you'll find one like that, but you never know....

 

[el murdoque]

Just contact any builder of utility pedals.
In the US, there is Saturnworks.
In the EU, there is DS Custom.

They will easily rig you something like that.

 

[bholder]

Saturnworks

Yeah, I can vouch for Saturnworks for "utility boxes" like this, I've picked up a couple of pieces of their gear used, very happy with. The 3-way buffered splitter is a critical piece of my whacky envelope-controlled board...

 

[AlexMG]

Just contact any builder of utility pedals.
In the US, there is Saturnworks.
In the EU, there is DS Custom.

They will easily rig you something like that.

Just did thank you

 

[definenredefine]

Get a small project box and some parts and DIY. I doubt you'll find one like that, but you never know....

It's actually a pretty easy build. I made one to switch channels on an old Peavey 400 and it works like a charm. Only thing I screwed up was the LEDs, but those aren't necessary anyway. I think it cost less than $20 in parts.

 

[bholder]

It's actually a pretty easy build. I made one to switch channels on an old Peavey 400 and it works like a charm. Only thing I screwed up was the LEDs, but those aren't necessary anyway. I think it cost less than $20 in parts.

Yeah the LEDs are only really necessary if you use a stomp footswitch where there is no visual difference in positions. Make it a regular lever handle switch instead, and that's not needed, the switch position tells you "where you are".

 

[definenredefine]

Yeah the LEDs are only really necessary if you use a stomp footswitch where there is no visual difference in positions. Make it a regular lever handle switch instead, and that's not needed, the switch position tells you "where you are".

True. What I built was a stomp box; however, since the left channel on the Peavey is both louder and more distorted, it's usually pretty obvious what channel you're on.

 

[bholder]

Yeah not sure in OP's case how easy it is to tell the preamp and straight signal apart.

 

[definenredefine]

I wasn't sure either...

 

[40Hz]

Buy an A/B box or build your own. It’s very easy.