budget bassist Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 (edited) Basically i have a guitar amp (i know i know it's not bass but i might venture into the bass FX building world some time) and there's a footswitch jack at the back but no footswitch, and being able to switch channels like that would be very handy for me. My dad is going to give me a hand with the electronics side of things, but i need to find a case for it. Is there a UK based website that supplies pedal components? I know of a couple in the USA but no UK based ones. I've had a look on maplin and had a quick search on here and found a [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/module.aspx?moduleno=1751"]diecast aluminium enclosure (GU62S)[/url] and it's 112mm long by 62mm wide and 30mm deep, and i was wondering, would that be deep enough to accomodate [url="http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?ModuleNo=2362"]this[/url] sort of thing? It says the body of the switch is 21mm deep and the box is 27mm deep inside so i'm guessing that should be alright, but would there be enough room to solder any necessary contacts on? I'm just wondering if there's anywhere else that sells anything slightly more appropriate for my application? I'd rather have something a bit more hefty, say about 15mm x 15mm by about 40mm-50mm deep, but maplin don't seem to do that sort of thing i don't think. Also i'd like to know in case i fancy building anything in the future. Sorry if that was a bit long winded! Edited October 26, 2008 by budget bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ahpook Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 (edited) should be ok if you're tidy with your soldering. one thought though - i'd be inclined to fit a [url="http://westernhardware.thomasnet.com/ImgMedium/lock%20washer.jpg"]lock washer[/url] inside the box on the switch shaft. hopefully the switch will come with one...if not i think malins sell them. this may reduce the clearance between the body of the switch and the bottom of the box, but only by a few mm. don't forget to show us pics !! Edited October 26, 2008 by ahpook Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted October 26, 2008 Author Share Posted October 26, 2008 Ok thanks for that Do you know of any good websites for this sort of thing? And i'll be sure to post photos if you like! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 1 - what's your amp and how many functions will the footswitch perform? I have a Laney LC30 and use a standard Marshall footswitch modded with a couple of LEDs to let me know what's happening on a dark stage. 2 - try www.e-fects.co.uk. E probably won't sell you any components, but you can probably get him to make you a switch in one of his stock enclosures for not much money. 3 - if you do want to make your own, you should be able to buy components to go in the case from Maplins, I don't know where you would get the case from. IMO, there's nowt wrong with one of the Marshall footswitches and they are only about 16 quid. Call me a lazy bastard, but I don't think I could be arsed to make one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tl Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 A couple more things to consider... First, some amps use momentary foot switches, while others use latching switches. It would be worth checking to see which applies to this amp. Maybe if you post the make/model of amp somebody could confirm what you need. Also, if the stock foot switch performs more than one function you will need to use a stereo jack on the end of the lead. Using a mono one may short the other function on (or off) – so if you have a foot switchable reverb, for example, you won't be able to turn it off (or on) using the front panel button. Finally, Banzai Music sell all sorts of pedal parts – they're based in Europe, but ship to the UK: [url="http://www.banzaieffects.com/"]http://www.banzaieffects.com/[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 (edited) Ah thanks guys, i only need to be able to change the channel and that's it, under the output jack for the footswitch it says reverb though, but it's not switchable on the front of the amp so i'm just assuming you can only switch channels. The amp is a randall RX75R but i might try a marshall one. I'm pretty sure it's [url="http://www.instrumentpro.com/P-RANRF1.html?PHPSESSID=2ca734f8313511a27429f26684cc0aab"]this[/url] footswitch i need, but i can't find it in the UK or be arsed to ship it, though at 10$ it might be worth it, if i can find someone that will ship here. Oops, just found one [url="http://www.dolphinmusic.co.uk/shop/flypage/product_id/22592/?gclid=CPLew6f-x5YCFQSB1AodBAywwQ"]here[/url], but they're a bit expensive How do i find out if it's a momentary or latching switch? Edited October 27, 2008 by budget bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted October 27, 2008 Share Posted October 27, 2008 Looks like a latching one to me This should do the job - note that the LED might not work if the Randall amp doesn't normally have footswitch with an LED. [url="http://www.imusician.co.uk/acatalog/info_00045583.html"]http://www.imusician.co.uk/acatalog/info_00045583.html[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted October 27, 2008 Author Share Posted October 27, 2008 Thanks i saw that one earlier, might give it a go, thanks for your help guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 For eletronic components, might be worth having a look [url="http://www.rapidonline.com/"]here[/url]. I've ordered lots of stuff from them, and their costs are very reasonable. Cheaper than Maplin in a lot of cases. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
~tl Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 From a quick Google, the Randall RX75R uses a two button foot switch... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 (edited) damn >_<, is that the RF2 by any chance? Edited October 28, 2008 by budget bassist Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 or any two button footswitch with a 1/4" stereo plug on the end (probably) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fifeq Posted October 28, 2008 Share Posted October 28, 2008 i think gamlins in cardiff sells 2switch peavey one for 13 quid Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 Ah ok then thanks. I think the second switch may be for reverb... but there's no switch on the front of the amp for that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john_the_bass Posted October 29, 2008 Share Posted October 29, 2008 There won't be Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
budget bassist Posted October 29, 2008 Author Share Posted October 29, 2008 ah ok then, i'm a bit of a newbie to this skinny string lark! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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