Topmusicanswers
- Will any footswitch work with any amp?
- Are footswitches interchangeable?
- What is an amp footswitch for?
- How does a guitar footswitch work?
Will any footswitch work with any amp?
No - you can't just use any footswitch with any amplifier. Some footswitches are really simple - a make or break connection, but others do different things - sometimes voltage drops, sometimes active circuitry, sometimes polarity changes.
Are footswitches interchangeable?
Amp footswitches are not interchangeable. There are many footswitches types, with each one doing its own thing. Therefore, carelessly connecting a footswitch to your amp can possibly damage your amp.
What is an amp footswitch for?
“Footswitch” refers to any device that sits on the floor and allows you to change a sound, select a channel, or turn on and off specific effects (such as reverb or tremolo) with your foot.
How does a guitar footswitch work?
When the footswitch is compressed the contacts will be closed, connecting the electric circuit and switching the machine to “on”. When wired Normally Closed, the contacts remain closed, with the electric circuit connected until the footswitch is compressed which breaks the circuit switching the device “off”.
