scrumpymike Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I know I've seen something but just can't remember what. I'm using an electro-acoustic as well as my solid-bodied bass in one of my bands and it would be handy to have both plugged in (preferably with different control settings for each) and just switch between the two. I'm looking for something that won't be too rare/expensive on the used market. An alternative would be to plug some sort of twin-socket adapter in to my existing amp and get the sound differentiation with FX pedals - has anybody done this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dannybuoy Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) Markbass LMK2 - I think I saw one for sale around here too! Also: EA iAmp Doubler. PJB D-600 Edited July 19, 2017 by dannybuoy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markstuk Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Warwick LWA500/1000 as well I think.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
franzbassist Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 And let's not forget the numerous types of two channel footswitching units: Boss LS2 Radial Bigshot i/o Radial Tonebone Bassbone Providence Dual Bass Station to name but a few Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 (edited) I use a Lehle switcher which is a great bit of kit. I could route 3 basses through it and switch outputs between the amp and a tuner. It also has trim pots so I can match the outputs. Edited July 19, 2017 by Steve Browning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keeponehandloose Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Boss LS2 will do it..If youre interested in the Streamliner I have a used LS2 for a knockdown price.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGreek Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 How about 4 channels? http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Nady-Audio-4-Channel-Active-Powered-Mini-Mixer-VERY-GOOD-CONDITION-/222551442140?hash=item33d11982dc:g:1~IAAOSw8HBZIHBn http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKYTRONIC-4-CHANNEL-MINI-MICROPHONE-MIXER-SUPPLIED-WITH-6-3MM-JACK-TO-JACK-LEAD-/302351668701?hash=item46659055dd:g:59oAAOSwiYFXD6Ty I've got both - they do want you need them to....and you don't need to change your amp (which I'm assume you're happy with). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marc S Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Yes, you can use a two way switch - I've got an ABY switch (which I rarely use lol) Bear in mind, getting the EQ an levels right for 2 instruments on one channel can be tricky! I have a really tiny head with 2 separately controlled inputs. It's a Euphonic Audio (EA) 550W Micro head In truth, it's fine as-is for DB, but can be a bit "flat" and hi-fi like for my ears, when plugging a bass guitar in So I usually end up using a DI / Preamp pedal to beef up the lows and low-mids Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 [quote name='Steve Browning' timestamp='1500471154' post='3338051'] I use a Lehle switcher which is a great bit of kit. I could route 3 basses through it and switch outputs between the amp and a tuner. It also has trim pots so I can match the outputs. [/quote] Which switcher have you got? Had a quick look online and the ones I saw don't appear to have pot controls. Their Little Dual that switches between 2 amps (or both together into different cab) looks interesting though and could be my best bet so that I have different amp/cab combinations to suit my different basses! Also, I don't really need extra knobs to twiddle and this doesn't appear to have any! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 PS Thanks to everybody else for other suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted July 19, 2017 Author Share Posted July 19, 2017 Just re-read the bit in my earlier post re Lehle Little Dual and it doesn't make sense to me any more. If it doesn't make sense to you either, please treat as a 'senior moment' on my part and ignore it (they're getting more frequent these days ). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 OK, I've had a proper look and I reckon my ideal setup would be the basic Lehle ll switching my 2 basses in to an amp with pre-sets like a TC Electronic RH750! Thanks again guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee650 Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) If you fancy pushing the boat out! There's a glockenklang blue sky on here! Or the blue soul if you can find one. They both have two inputs and the ability to match the levels and switch oh and I think the Epifani 502 does too. Apologies I've just read the expensive bit-lol an EBS microbass 2 is good too Edited July 20, 2017 by lee650 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Browning Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 I have the 3@1 SGoS. It's a brilliant little switcher that has trim pots on 2 of the 3 inputs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassmayhem Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 (edited) [quote name='scrumpymike' timestamp='1500469693' post='3338037']...An alternative would be to plug some sort of twin-socket adapter in to my existing amp and get the sound differentiation with FX pedals - has anybody done this? [/quote] There are lots of twin input preamps out there. What can make difference is if your basses are active/passive. Then you have to choose the right preamp. The EBS MicroBass II has two inputs, one 10 Mohm, and two sets of different EQ, that you can put on each input or combine. The RMI Basswitch has two inputs, one "straight thru" and one with switchable 10 Mohm input and full EQ. Everything depends on the basses you use. I use my Basswitch with my active Dingwalls in the B-input and let the amp take care of that signal, while I use the A-input (10 Mohm) with EQ to taylor my upright bass tone. For me, that works fine, since I set the amp's EQ almost flat, and occasionally twiddle a bit on the knobs on my e-basses. Edited July 20, 2017 by bassmayhem Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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