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One Button Or Two?

Discussion in 'Amps and Cabs [BG]' started by MrBassman17, Nov 26, 2018.


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  1. Nov 26, 2018 #1
    MrBassman17

    MrBassman17

    Dec 30, 2011
    Brewster, NY
    Just got a used Ashdown Rootmaster 220. So far, great sounding head through my Aguilar GS112.
    My question is do I use the one button or two button foot switch? It has that 'octaves' feature (which I really like) as well as a Drive feature as well. I'm thinking that a two button will toggle each separately? But it has 'aux in & out' 1/4" TRS connection as well, so maybe that will be one of the switchable functions? Nowhere I can find any info on this, but I know all y'all TB'ers will come through!
    Thanks in advance.
     
  5. Nov 26, 2018 #2
    BassmanPaul

    BassmanPaul Inactive

    Aug 25, 2007
    Scarborough Ontario Canada
    Email Ashdown and ask them what foot switch the amp’s functions were designed around.
     
  10. Nov 26, 2018 #3
    Old Garage-Bander

    Old Garage-Bander

    Jan 31, 2015
    Western Hemisphere
    Two buttons on a foot switch with a single 1/4" TRS should work to control two functions on an amp.
    PROVIDED the amp was designed to work that way.

    That's PROBABLY what your deal is. BUT... always smart to check with the manufacturer before acting on assumptions.
    Is the manual available for download?
     
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  14. Nov 26, 2018 #4
    MrBassman17

    MrBassman17

    Dec 30, 2011
    Brewster, NY
    Thats a great idea! Never thought about that! Thanks!
     
  18. Nov 26, 2018 #5
    MrBassman17

    MrBassman17

    Dec 30, 2011
    Brewster, NY
    Exactly my thoughts as well. The manual is available but says nothing useful about which switch to use.
     
  22. Nov 26, 2018 #6
    Downunderwonder

    Downunderwonder

    Aug 26, 2009
    New Zealand
    My Trace was built under the now big kahuna of Ashdown. Random wrong doing in my Trace footswitch input blew up the preamp.
     
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  26. Nov 26, 2018 #7
    Old Garage-Bander

    Old Garage-Bander

    Jan 31, 2015
    Western Hemisphere
    Around these parts Random Wrong Doing on musical instruments is punishable by law.
    First offense gets you a mandatory 30 day sentence as an assistant roadie for a local garage band.
     
  31. Nov 26, 2018 #8
    briandavismurph

    briandavismurph

    Jul 1, 2013
    Chicago
    I have received very speedy replies and great service from ashdown Cust service
     
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