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Title: A/B switch with 2 inputs 1 output? switch between 2 guitars and 1 amp
Post by: rosssurf on February 21, 2019, 08:14:37 PM
I have seen a lot of threads regarding an AB switcher that is for one input and 2 outputs for running a guitar out to different amps and such, but I am looking to run 2 inputs and one output.  I want to be able to have one input be a standard tuned guitar and the other be a 1/2 step down tuned guitar that runs out to one amp.  Is there a layout for something like this that is passive?
Title: Re: A/B switch with 2 inputs 1 output? switch between 2 guitars and 1 amp
Post by: Kevin Mitchell on February 21, 2019, 08:44:59 PM
Same A/B concept but reverse.

You probably won't like the clunky rig and go back to swapping the cable like normal people  :P
Title: Re: A/B switch with 2 inputs 1 output? switch between 2 guitars and 1 amp
Post by: rosssurf on February 21, 2019, 08:46:58 PM
It's just for picking up differently tuned guitar to learn songs in my basement. It's not something I would use live.
Title: Re: A/B switch with 2 inputs 1 output? switch between 2 guitars and 1 amp
Post by: Kevin Mitchell on February 21, 2019, 08:59:02 PM
I suppose it's about preference and how frequently you swap out instruments.

If you only own 2 CDs, is it worth having a multidisc CD player?
I'm a vinyl guy and enjoy every bit of involvement in preparation, getting up to flip it over and repeat.

But if it's something for the lounge... why the hell not  :icon_lol:

Title: Re: A/B switch with 2 inputs 1 output? switch between 2 guitars and 1 amp
Post by: rosssurf on February 21, 2019, 09:37:20 PM
So would I simply make a passive AB box and simply plug the guitars into the output. I fiddled with something and I am getting one guitar only one one side and both guitar but much quieter on the other side.

  Is there a build you recommend??

I really don't need LED's or anything.
Title: Re: A/B switch with 2 inputs 1 output? switch between 2 guitars and 1 amp
Post by: Elijah-Baley on February 22, 2019, 03:10:36 AM
I'm following the General Guitar Gadget project:
http://www.generalguitargadgets.com/effects-projects/boosters/ab-switch-box/

;)
Title: Re: A/B switch with 2 inputs 1 output? switch between 2 guitars and 1 amp
Post by: Kevin Mitchell on February 22, 2019, 11:21:03 AM
I'll make it as simple as possible then.
(https://i.postimg.cc/L85xpqFL/SWITCHOUTPUT.png)
Title: Re: A/B switch with 2 inputs 1 output? switch between 2 guitars and 1 amp
Post by: rosssurf on February 24, 2019, 06:50:30 PM
Thank you for your help it is up and working as I had hoped. 8)