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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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ABY Demo

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ABY Demo

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Morley ABY Switch

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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 Dennis Casey uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Dennis Casey

Guitarist, Composer

Flogging Molly

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Visible in this photo from the official artist page of Satellite Amplifiers.

Two of Dennis Casey's live rigs (Flogging Molly)

See how Jose Salazar uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Jose Salazar

Singer, Guitarist

sputnik

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Jose Salazar uses the Morley ABY Footswitch, as seen in a photo shared by joe_trouble on Instagram with the caption "Dense."

See how Gilles Demolder uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Gilles Demolder

Guitarist, Bassist

Oathbreaker

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Photo taken by me

Wiegedood Tour, 2018

See how Jesse Matthewson uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Jesse Matthewson

Guitarist

KEN mode

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Verified via Premierguitar

According to Premier Guitar's rig rundown, Matthewson uses Morley ABY Footswitch.

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Deon Rexroat

Bassist

Anberlin

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This is Deon's pedalboard for shows with Loose Talk around January 2020.

See how Caio Evangelista uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Caio Evangelista

Bassist

Selvagens à Procura de Lei

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Verified via YouTube

In the YouTube video titled "Os baixos e os pedais do Caio do Selvagens à Procura de Lei," Leo Leomil showcases Caio Evangelista using the Morley ABY Footswitch, highlighting its role in his pedal setup.

See how Parker Chandler uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Parker Chandler

Singer, Bassist

Windhand

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shown in this photo of his pedal board taken by a member of talk bass, posted here: https://www.talkbass.com/threads/stoner-doom-bassists-thread-part-90-maxed-out.1067855/page-2353

See how Daniel Lorca uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Daniel Lorca

Bassist, Composer

Nada Surf

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In this photo, which shows Lorca performing with Nada Surf on the KEXP, one of the pedals that can be seen on the floor is the Morley ABY footswitch.

See how Ryan Miller uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Ryan Miller

Singer, Guitarist

Guster

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Listed under Ryan's gear on Vividgreen.net.

See how Jose º Pepe º Salazar uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Jose º Pepe º Salazar

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Jose "Pepe" Salazar used the Morley ABY Footswitch during the recording of the Gran Blanco album, as evidenced by a photo shared by joe_trouble on Instagram.

See how Ryan Wasoba uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Ryan Wasoba

Guitarist, Music Producer

So Many Dynamos

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at the bottom right next to the Super Shifter you can see an older model of a Morley ABY on Ryan's board to switch between his guitar signal and the SK-5 signal .

See how Nasty Nate Clark uses Morley ABY Footswitch

Nasty Nate Clark

Singer, Guitarist

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I use this to run both channels on my Peavey CS800 power amp.

Album Usage

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