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Description

Unleash the true potential of your rig with the Morley ABY Footswitch. A reliable companion for the gigging guitarist, this switch is built to withstand the rigors of the road with its rugged steel chassis. Its dual stomp switch design is intuitive and straightforward, perfect for on-the-fly channel changes. With clear LED indicators, you're always in control, whether you're toggling between two guitars or alternating two separate amps. Don't just play, command your sound with the Morley ABY.

Key Features:

  • Dual stomp switch design for easy channel changes
  • Bright LED indicators for clear channel visualization
  • Rugged steel chassis for durability
  • Ideal for alternating between two separate amps or toggling two guitars through the same input

Product specs

Brand Morley
Model ABY Switch
Finish Black
Year 2010s
Made In United States
Categories Controller, Expression and Volume Pedals

FAQs

What is the primary function of the Morley ABY Footswitch?

The Morley ABY Footswitch allows you to route your guitar signal to two separate outputs, enabling you to switch between two amps or use both simultaneously, providing flexibility in live and studio settings.

Can the Morley ABY Footswitch be used in a pedalboard setup?

Yes, the Morley ABY Footswitch is compact and designed to fit seamlessly into most pedalboard setups, making it ideal for guitarists who need versatile routing options.

Does the Morley ABY Footswitch require a power supply?

The Morley ABY Footswitch operates passively and does not require a power supply, making it convenient for setups where power outlets are limited.

Is the Morley ABY Footswitch suitable for use with both electric guitars and bass guitars?

Yes, the Morley ABY Footswitch is compatible with both electric guitars and bass guitars, offering reliable signal routing for various instruments.

How does the Morley ABY Footswitch handle signal integrity?

The Morley ABY Footswitch is designed to maintain signal integrity, ensuring that your tone remains clear and unaffected when switching between outputs.

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Reviews

PROS

  • Allows for playing out of multiple amps simultaneously

  • Enables use of two guitars or instruments at once

  • Simple and easy to use design

  • Durable and well-built casing

  • No loss of sound quality when switching

  • Versatile for live performances and experimenting with sounds

CONS

  • Volume cut when splitting signal without a booster

  • Lacks a ground/lift switch, leading to potential grounding issues

  • Some users report damage to amps when used improperly

  • Signal strength may be halved when routing between two amps without constant feed

Owner Insights

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

Use cases and applications

  • Configuring the ABY to run modulation and time effects separately into two amps creates a rich, full sound with punchy dirt in one and wild effects in the other.

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  • Combining a Jazzmaster with a Fuzzface Clone and an ABY pedal enables the creation of two unique pedal chains for different amp setups, such as Bassman and Marshall.

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Features and functionality

  • The Morley ABY pedal allows for dual amp setups, enabling users to create entirely different signal chains, enhancing tonal versatility and sound complexity.

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  • The Morley ABY pedal may suffer from crosstalk issues when combining signals from passive and active electronics, affecting volume levels and signal clarity.

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User experience

  • Enthusiasts enjoy running dirt effects into one amp and modulation into another, appreciating the full, complex sound achieved by blending these distinct tonal paths.

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  • Morley tech support indicates the ABY pedal isn't optimal for summing signals, suggesting alternative solutions like active summing pedals for blending different sources effectively.

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Comparisons

  • Owners recommend exploring active summer options from brands like Saturnworks for better performance in combining signals compared to the Morley ABY's passive design.

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uc_jordan

Cheap, solid, reliable footswitch

Great for splitting signal, I did have to add a battery adapter so that I can connect this pedal to my power supply (this originally a battery-powered only unit). Yeah haven't had much issues with it!

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parhelia_0000

Not even a ground/lift switch was installed! BUYER BEWARE!

I was originally planning to use this for the ABY footswitch for my guitar rig; however when I tried to use it with my rack rig, the blatant design flaw was the fact that there was no ground/lift switch installed onto the unit. WTF?! There's no option to at least tame any grounding issues with this? I'm sorry, but in my books, that is an epic fail. DO NOT BUY THIS POS! Save your money and go for the Radial Bigshot ABY footswitch, which will come with the Ground/Lift switch and get that issue resolved.

arnellderek

Switch Up

The Morley A/B Switch pedal is the best switch I have ever owned—no doubt about it. Two amps, two guitars, make a choice.

john_3

Used it and stopped

I used this ABY to run my guitar into a Fender Mustang I V combo and a Peavy Rage 158 combo. It sounded great but i had to stop using it do to the fact that it was destroying my amps by making them suck air in and not push air out as they are intended to do.

metal_messiah

ABY Switcher

I added this to my pedalboard just in case I wanted to play with a buddy into one amp or I wanted to play through both of my amps.

skylinerr

Reliable

Use it for live work to run the fender combo and engl/palmer rack amp through the 4x12 at the same time

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jimmarchi1

it will work sorta

You can use this for routing between 2 amps if 1) there is no ground loop potential between your amps and 2) you don't mind having your signal cut in half between both amps or you leave both on all the time and feed the morely with a nice line driver.

b_wolfen

Yeah, simple and sturdy. The only thing I miss is a 9V connection for pedal board integration. I use ut since lightyears with no issues!

jimmarchi1

I am actually not a big fan of this or the whirlwind selector. Splitting your signal with no compensation for the voltage divide is a drag. Makes Y mode pretty useless even on the vastly superior radial passive ABY unless you run both amps ALL THE TIME. I do, actually, but prefer active... or to just bridge 2 amps together like 2 of my voxes.... if you are running a clean amp and a dirty amp its very simple to build the properly grounded A/B box that's on Fulltone's page... or you can order one from loopmaster if you are lazy.

Artist usage

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See how Charlie Burchill uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Charlie Burchill

Guitarist

Simple Minds

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Verified via Fulltone

According to Fulltone's website, Burchill's studio rig contained the Morley ABY footswitch.

See how Patterson Hood uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Patterson Hood

Guitarist

Drive-By Truckers

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Verified via Premierguitar

"A Morley ABY Switcher splits the signal to both amps." - excerpt from Premier Guitar rig rundown.

See how Wayne Lozinak uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Wayne Lozinak

Guitarist

Hatebreed

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Verified via MetalSucks

Next it goes into a Morley A/B box, which feeds two Marshall JCM 2000 (TSL 100) heads, which are plugged into four Marshall 1960 B Cabinets.

See how Christoph Lupus Lindemann uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Christoph Lupus Lindemann

Guitarist

Kadavar

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Verified via Photo

The Morley ABY is clearly visible on his pedal board on this photo.

See how Matt Bigland uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Matt Bigland

Guitarist

Dinosaur Pile-Up

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Verified via Gettyimages

In a Getty Images photo (ID: 141233998), Matt Bigland's pedalboard is shown featuring the Morley ABY Footswitch, highlighting its use in his setup.

See how Matthew Caws uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Matthew Caws

Guitarist

Nada Surf

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Verified via Photo

A photo from the 2002 Nada Surf website showcases Matthew Caws using the Morley ABY Footswitch, detailing his signal flow setup.

See how Christian Lembach uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Christian Lembach

Guitarist, Singer

Whores

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Verified via Photo

In this Instagram post, on June 23 2018, Christian posted this image of various pedals in his home setup. Two Morley ABY Footswitches are visible in the top left of the picture.

See how Tom Maxwell uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Tom Maxwell

Guitarist

Hellyeah

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Verified via Photo

Tom Maxwell uses the Morley ABY Footswitch as a killswitch, as seen in a user-uploaded photo on Guitar.com.

See how Tyondai Braxton uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Tyondai Braxton

Guitarist

Battles

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Verified via effettidiclara

Tyondai Braxton utilizes two Morley ABY Footswitches in his setup, with one designated for guitar effects and the other for keyboard and vocal effects. This is verified by a photo provided by effettidiclara, where the guitar footswitch is prominently visible.

See how Anthony Armstrong uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Anthony Armstrong

Guitarist

Red

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Verified via YouTube

12:23; Anthony says the Morley mostly stays on the wireless system, but in the event it fails, he can quickly switch to his cable system.

See how Jamie Woon uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Jamie Woon

Music Producer, Guitarist

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Verified via Flickr

In this photo, which was taken during Woon's performance in Shangai in 2012, his pedalboard is visible. One of the pedals that can be seen is the Morley ABY footswitch.

See how Evan Patterson uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Evan Patterson

Singer, Guitarist

Young Widows

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Verified via Tumblr

In an interview on Tumblr, Evan Patterson of Young Widows discusses using the Morley ABY Footswitch.

Album Usage

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