AttitudeCastle Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Hey guys! I'm starting to mess with multiple rigs again, but untill now, I'd either be able to borrow splitter boxes or split to 2 Amps using the two outputs of my Yamaha Attitude, I don't know much about about it and most of the gear I've borrowed seems really pricey and i'm on a tight budget. Anyone with any experience with the lower end of the market stuff or know any tricks? I'm looking to split the signal from my bass into two paths running down seperate pedal chains each into their own amp. Thanks in advance! AC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul torch Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 I picked up a mono version of one of these from Denmark Street a few years back. Rudimentary way of splitting from the bass to two amps, it worked. Cheap as chips. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-4-Cable-STEREO-Splitter-Adapter-1-x-6-35mm-Jack-Plug-to-2-x-Female-Y-Sockets-/270926663035?pt=UK_Computing_Sound_Vision_Audio_Cables_Adapters&hash=item3f147ccd7b#ht_2307wt_1182 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul torch Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Of course an A/B type of box/switch would give more control. Still not that expensive though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
janmaat Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 The easiest way is probably to solder yourself something like this, maybe 1x female to 2x male http://www.thomann.de/de/pro_snake_tpy_2003_pbb.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) [quote name='paul torch' timestamp='1343336572' post='1749305'] I picked up a mono version of one of these from Denmark Street a few years back. Rudimentary way of splitting from the bass to two amps, it worked. Cheap as chips. [url="http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/1-4-Cable-STEREO-Splitter-Adapter-1-x-6-35mm-Jack-Plug-to-2-x-Female-Y-Sockets-/270926663035?pt=UK_Computing_Sound_Vision_Audio_Cables_Adapters&hash=item3f147ccd7b#ht_2307wt_1182"]http://www.ebay.co.u...#ht_2307wt_1182[/url] [/quote] Thanks! Would it work by plugging something that into the bass then running a cable from each side work? [quote name='janmaat' timestamp='1343336665' post='1749311'] The easiest way is probably to solder yourself something like this, maybe 1x female to 2x male [url="http://www.thomann.de/de/pro_snake_tpy_2003_pbb.htm"]http://www.thomann.d...py_2003_pbb.htm[/url] [/quote] Thanks! I'm not the handiest, but I think I could pull it off, would have no idea what parts to use and where to get them though... Edited July 26, 2012 by AttitudeCastle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 You could probably get one fairly cheap from your local Maplins or similar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodyratm Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Wouldnt an AB box do this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Foxen Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 Sansamp BDDI has a clean out that works as a split, boss tuners have two outputs, wiring in two outputs like the attitude is fairly easy. Loads of pedals have multiple outputs. Some amps have tow inputs you can run a cable from the other one into another amp, like bridging inputs on valve amps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted July 26, 2012 Author Share Posted July 26, 2012 [quote name='woodyratm' timestamp='1343337660' post='1749322'] Wouldnt an AB box do this? [/quote] That's what I was first thinking, however I realised I know nothing about them... so thought I'd ask as everything I found seemed to say you need things costing a million and one pounds which didn't seem right, which is why I posted the thread! [quote name='Mr. Foxen' timestamp='1343337752' post='1749323'] Sansamp BDDI has a clean out that works as a split, boss tuners have two outputs, wiring in two outputs like the attitude is fairly easy. Loads of pedals have multiple outputs. Some amps have tow inputs you can run a cable from the other one into another amp, like bridging inputs on valve amps. [/quote] Thanks Mr.F! Given me some good food for thought! I have an old TU-2 gathering dust our rehersal space, can't believe I didn't think of it sooner, D'oh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted July 26, 2012 Share Posted July 26, 2012 (edited) [quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1343339248' post='1749346'] That's what I was first thinking, however I realised I know nothing about them... so thought I'd ask as everything I found seemed to say you need things costing a million and one pounds which didn't seem right, which is why I posted the thread! [/quote] Hmm, some splitters will use transformer balanced and isolated outputs - does tend to drive the cost up a little... Depends how fussy you are. That might be considered 'overkill' for playing down the Dog and Duck. Edited July 26, 2012 by paul_5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul torch Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 [quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1343336930' post='1749315'] Thanks! Would it work by plugging something that into the bass then running a cable from each side work? [/quote] worked for me. like I say, very lo-tech but cheapest option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neepheid Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 [quote name='AttitudeCastle' timestamp='1343339248' post='1749346'] I have an old TU-2 gathering dust our rehersal space, can't believe I didn't think of it sooner, D'oh! [/quote] Remember that the TU-2 will only mute one of the outputs when you press the pedal. Of course this is moot if you're not going to use it as a tuner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul torch Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 How about something like a Boss line selector pedal? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
musophilr Posted July 27, 2012 Share Posted July 27, 2012 The best solution isn't all that cheap but it definitely works: The Switchbone by Radial Engineering. Other passive wired 'solutions' can leave you with ground loops, or the signal doesn't drive either of the amplifiers hard enough. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AttitudeCastle Posted July 27, 2012 Author Share Posted July 27, 2012 [quote name='neepheid' timestamp='1343381090' post='1749741'] Remember that the TU-2 will only mute one of the outputs when you press the pedal. Of course this is moot if you're not going to use it as a tuner. [/quote] Yeah thanks for the heads up! I'm going to get an EHX switchblade I think! £20 so not too dear and should do the job nicely but the Boss will certainly do untill I have an extra £20! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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