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Description
Unleash your ultimate control over your instruments and gear with the Whirlwind Selector A/B Box. This compact yet powerful device allows you to alternate seamlessly between channels A and B, or utilize both simultaneously. It provides the flexibility to send a single guitar to two amplifiers, or alternatively, switch between two guitars into one amp, opening up a world of sonic possibilities.
The standout feature of this switch box is its state-of-the-art patented optical switching. This cutting-edge technology ensures a clean, noise-free signal without any pops, crackles, or unwanted alterations to your tone. Bright LED indicators provide instant visual feedback on channel status, ensuring you're always in complete control of your sound.
Designed with the demands of live performance in mind, the Whirlwind Selector A/B Box boasts an indestructible design that won't let you down on stage. It operates on a single 9V battery or with an optional external power supply for added convenience.
Key Features:
- A, B, I/O - 1/4" tip/sleeve jacks
- Power - 1/8" tip/sleeve, tip = -
- Impedance in and out: 1Meg Ohm
- Operating Level: -40dBu to 0dBu
- Frequency Response: 20Hz-20kHz +/-1dB
- Designed for noise-free operation, thanks to patented optical switching
- Bright LED indicators for channel status
- Indestructible design for reliable performance
- Operates on a single 9V battery or optional external power supply
Product specs
| Brand | Whirlwind |
| Model | Selector A/B Box |
| Finish | Black |
| Year | 2010s |
| Made In | United States |
| Categories | Controller, Expression and Volume Pedals |
FAQs
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What is the primary function of the Whirlwind Selector A/B Box?
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The Whirlwind Selector A/B Box allows you to switch between two different output paths, making it ideal for routing your guitar signal to two separate amplifiers or effects chains.
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Can the Whirlwind Selector A/B Box be used with bass guitars?
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Yes, the Whirlwind Selector A/B Box can be used with both electric and bass guitars, providing the same reliable switching functionality for either instrument.
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Does the Whirlwind Selector A/B Box require a power supply?
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No, the Whirlwind Selector A/B Box is a passive device and does not require any power supply to operate, making it convenient and easy to integrate into any pedalboard setup.
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How durable is the Whirlwind Selector A/B Box for live performances?
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The Whirlwind Selector A/B Box is built with a sturdy metal chassis, designed to withstand the rigors of live performances and frequent use.
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Is the Whirlwind Selector A/B Box suitable for stereo setups?
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The Whirlwind Selector A/B Box is designed for mono signal routing and is not suitable for stereo setups, as it switches between two mono outputs.
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Reviews
PROS
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Noiseless switching between channels
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Can toggle between A/B and combine both channels
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Indicates active channel with LEDs
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Supports 2 inputs to 1 output or 1 input to 2 outputs
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Quiet operation with no loud pops when switching
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Sturdy build quality
CONS
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Volume drop when using "both" function to combine signals
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Requires specific power adapter not common with other pedals
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Buttons too close together, making precise operation difficult
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Signal decrease when splitting between two amps
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about Whirlwind Selector A/B Box.
Features and functionality
Comparisons
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The Lehle units are recommended over the Whirlwind Selector for better transformer isolation to prevent ground loops.
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While the Whirlwind Selector offers A/B/Y functionality, some users find simpler setups like separate kill switch pedals more intuitive for switching between amp outputs during live shows.
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Setup and maintenance
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A ground lift switch on the amp or switch box can mitigate feedback issues.
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Use cases and applications
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Users report high feedback when both amplifiers are active, especially with high-gain models like the Hughes & Kettner Trilogy.
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The Whirlwind Selector is favored for its ability to switch between multiple amps, but some users prefer separate kill switch pedals for clearer visual indication and control.
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User experience
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Some owners experience minimal feedback when the Trilogy is connected directly to pedals, suggesting the issue lies with the A/B switch.
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Owners highlight the risk of confusion when switching between channels due to the simultaneous lighting of both A and B LEDs, which can hinder seamless live performance transitions.
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4.5 out of 5
Based on 3 Reviews and 21 Ratings
41029
it sort of does its job
Plagued by the same problems as moreley's ABY box, the whirlwind selector is built a little better. While it has a nice, sturdy box, the buttons are way too close together for comfort. I thought the Moreley felt tight until I tried the Whirlwind. Better wear J Toe cowboy boots to stomp this guy with any precision.
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 whirlwind with a nice line driver.
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Would the 'signal cut in half' business be the same with a pedal that has stereo outs? like a Boss DD-5 or the Line 6 DL4? I used to use my Whirlwind ABY box to plug multiple guitars into the same pedal board. Used to, as in, before I got a Polytune aka true bypass kill switch.
41029
no, the stereo effect pedals have a buffer that maintains your signal level to each output in bypass mode
Artist usage
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Wilson's Whirlwind Selector A/B Box is mentioned in this rig rundown, at 35:20.
Bower uses a Whirlwind Selector, according to this Guitar Geek rig diagram.
In this photo (taken in August 2001), Shriner is seen using Whirlwind Selector A/B Box.
Mark Mothersbaugh’s keyboard rig comprises a Korg microKORG synth, a Moog Voyager and his original Minimoog. Keyboard tech Cris Callans breaks down the signal flow: “The Korg micro outputs a stereo signal to a stereo direct box. The Voyager and Minimoog output is mono into a Whirlwind A/B box. Output of that is routed to a Dunlop Dimebag Crybaby From Hell wah to Boss DS-1 distortion pedal to Boss DD-20 delay. Output of the delay is inputted to a Whirwhind DI."
From a 1999 guitar player interview- "With such a production-minded approach to making music, it can get tricky
recreating Mr. Bungle's and Secret Chiefs 3's studio material onstage -
especially when Spruance is responsible for a melange of guitar parts,
keyboard parts, and samples. To keep from getting overwhelmed, he designed
a guitar rig that is as uncomplicated as possible: a blackface Fender
Twin Reverb for clean parts and a Marshall JMP-1 preamp for dirty parts.
("I use the speaker-emulator output and go direct - there's less feedback
and less hassle. I'm never going to bring a big speaker cabinet on the
road again.") A Whirlwind A/B box toggles between the two amps, and a
footswitch turns the Twin's reverb and vibrato on and off."
In a 1977 photo of Ernie Isley's rig on PhotoBucket, the Whirlwind Selector A/B Box is visible, indicating its use during the recording of "That Lady."
Greg Tribbett's homemade pedalboard, as seen in the photo titled "mudvayne_gurrg_2005.jpg," features a Whirlwind Selector A/B Box at the front of the stage.
Bass : First Act Limited Edition Delgada; GHS Bass Boomers (.050-.115), Dunlop Tortex Picks (1.14mm)
Rig : 80s Ampeg SVT VL head and 8x10 cab; 70s Laney Klipp head and Marshall 4x12 cab
Effects : MXR M80 Bass DI, Fulltone Bass-Drive MOSFET, Electro-Harmonix Metal Muff, Whirlwind A/B Box, Boss TU-2 Chromatic Tuner
"I run the DI, with distortion as my primary tone, into the SVT. I've also been using Matt's Metal Muff to get a crazy, overdriven sound. We like the heaviness of tuning down two steps to CFBbEb."
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In a photo from Fotolog, Álvaro Henriquez is seen using the Whirlwind Selector A/B Box during a live performance.
Dominic Miller uses the Whirlwind Selector A/B Box in his pedal board setup, which was designed and wired by Pete Cornish. This setup has remained largely unchanged for over a decade, as noted in the MESA/Boogie feature on the Sting Symphonicity Tour.
Quinn Allman, of The Used, used a Whirlwind Selector A/B Box in his 2003 rig, according to this rig diagram.
Album Usage
The Whirlwind Selector A/B Box has been featured on the following albums:
THE ATL EXPERIENCE (from the Short Film "Red Clay")
The Isley Brothers & Ronald Isley & 2 Chainz (2025)
Crazy on You (feat Dave Navarro)
Heart (2019)
Stairway to Heaven (Live At The Kennedy Center Honors)
Heart (2013)
Hell Freezes Over (Remaster 2018)
Eagles (1994)
Battle Of Evermore
Heart & Lovemongers (1993)
Genre Usage
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Used With
Based on how musicians on Equipboard use Whirlwind Selector A/B Box, it is most commonly used with the following gear.
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