Fender ABY Pedal

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$36.00 to $94.99 Price Tier: Budget

4.5 (45)

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Page last updated Jun 04, 2026

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$36.81 35 available New

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$60

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In the Switch Effects Pedals category, Fender ABY Pedal is priced in the Budget/Beginner range. This is great gear to get started with or for creators on a budget.

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Unleash the full potential of your guitar rig with the versatile Fender ABY Pedal, a must-have for any guitarist looking to expand their creative horizons. This double footswitch pedal can seamlessly toggle between two amps or blend them together for a rich, complex soundscape. Built with a robust metal housing, it ensures durability for both studio sessions and live gigs. Equipped with True Hardwire Bypass, this pedal maintains your guitar's tone integrity, ensuring a clean signal path when not in use.

Whether you're looking to create a sonic wall of sound by combining two amps or switch effortlessly between them, the Fender ABY Pedal is up to the task. Its dual operating modes allow you to easily change between A and B, or activate both simultaneously, giving you the flexibility to tailor your sound for any musical context. The pedal is equipped with intuitive LED indicators that keep you informed of your current settings at a glance, even on the dimmest stages.

Designed with practicality in mind, it features jack inputs and outputs, and can be operated via battery or a 9V DC connection, making it a reliable companion whether you're on the road or in the studio. With its straightforward functionality and rugged design, the Fender ABY Pedal is an indispensable tool for any guitarist looking to expand their tonal palette.

Key Features:

Two operating modes: switch between A and B or activate both simultaneously
Solid metal housing for durability
True Hardwire Bypass for maintaining tone integrity
Two footswitches for easy control
LED indicators for easy monitoring
Jack inputs and outputs
Powered by battery or 9V DC connection

Product specs

Available since	January 2014
Type	A/B/Y
LED Display	Yes
PSU Connector	Yes
Shape	Floor Effects Pedal
MIDI Interface	No

FAQs

What is the purpose of the Fender ABY Footswitch?: The Fender ABY Footswitch allows you to connect one guitar to two amplifiers or two guitars to one amplifier, providing flexibility in your setup and enabling a variety of tonal options.
Does the Fender ABY Pedal require power to operate?: The Fender ABY Pedal is passive but requires a 9-volt battery to power the LED indicators.
Can the Fender ABY Pedal be used in reverse?: Yes, the Fender ABY Pedal can be used in reverse, allowing you to switch between two guitars into one amplifier.
Does the Fender ABY Footswitch have an LED display?: Yes, the Fender ABY Footswitch features LED indicators to show the active channel(s).
Is the Fender ABY Pedal compatible with MIDI interfaces?: No, the Fender ABY Pedal does not have a MIDI interface.

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PROS

Passive operation eliminates need for external power source
Heavy duty, feels indestructible for live performances
Bright LEDs, easy to see in various lighting conditions
Smooth switching between guitars without unplugging
Sturdy construction, can last for decades
Works fine without power, optional battery or adapter for LEDs
Large enough for visibility in dim light
Intuitive use, simple pedal design

CONS

Significant tone loss, especially in presence and punch
Volume drop when using both A and B outputs simultaneously
Both A and B lights are blue, difficult to distinguish in dark venues
Battery compartment design issues (screws and threads)
Some units may have faulty LEDs or induce noise
Not recessed battery bay complicates pedalboard integration

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Fender ABY Pedal.

Features and functionality

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The Fender ABY pedal can cause ground-loop and phase issues when splitting signals to two amps, potentially requiring additional solutions for certain setups.
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Active ABY splitters maintain signal integrity better than passive ones, avoiding high-end loss commonly seen in passive models like the Ernie Ball volume pedal.
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Morley ABY pedal, found for $25 used, is highlighted for user satisfaction, emphasizing that effective solutions can be found at lower price points.
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Comparisons

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Unlike the Fender ABY, the EHX Switchblade Plus includes a tuner-out feature, which can justify its higher price for some users.
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Use cases and applications

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The Switchblade+ can effectively create a basic wet/dry setup, useful for combining different amp types for varied sound textures.
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Radial ABY pedal's phase reverse and ground lift features help tailor phase alignment and eliminate ground hum, ensuring optimal sound when using two amps.
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User experience

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Users have noted that for setups involving multiple amps or interfaces, pedals with additional features like ground lift and phase shift may be necessary to avoid issues.
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Some owners of the Fender ABY report signal bleed between A and B outputs, indicating poor isolation and making it unsuitable for precise signal separation.
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Value and pricing

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While cheaper ABY pedals can suffice for casual home use, higher-priced models may be necessary for gigging or solving specific rig issues like ground loops.
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4.5 out of 5

Based on 6 Reviews and 45 Ratings

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sindre

483

over 5 years ago

Does what it's supposed to do

Decent quality. Switches are not the smoothest, but no problem. I use it to split the guitar signal into different signal paths, each going to different channels of my Twin Reverb. Tiny bit of leakage, but unproblematic in a live setting.

Roles:

Guitarist Keyboardist Composer

Genres:

Rock Pop Surf music

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yaboijosha

265

almost 7 years ago

Does its job

Does not output much noise from what I can hear. The lLED's are very bright which make for easy use when playing outdoors. Foot switches are tactile and because it is a pretty heavy pedal it doesn't move around. Great price and quality product

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist Drummer

Genres:

Rock Metal swedish metal

jimmarchi1

40991

7 years ago almost 7 years ago

it shouldn't be noisy, its a passive circuit. only the LEDs draw power.... the noise would be ground loop hum when using 2 amps that don't get along.

racline6

over 10 years ago

value for money

its good, i spent 25 on it and it works well! i use this to play with a sub octave through the Amplifi then standard distortion through the other- looking to upgrade this tho as when playing at loud volumes the signal leaks a bit, but only at loud volumes with drummer

elgringoloco

417

almost 7 years ago

bzzzz

I wanted to use it in order to record audio from my amplifier and the dry signal directly into my Soundcard, but it buzzes too much and I don't know what to do about it. I expected quality from a Fender product

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Rock

leiaherne7

263

about 11 years ago

Cheap and Easy

This is a brilliant pedal for the price. I have yet to notice any flaws in this product and I have yet to receive a bad ground loop signal. Cheap and easy!