Detail 01
ABY switching
A and B send your guitar to one amp each. Y sends it to both at the same time.
Product detailSKU #1274423038167
LivewireABY1 Guitar Footswitch
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Independent shopping perspective
The Korena take
A floor switch that sends your guitar to amp A, amp B, or both. For players running two amps who want hands-free switching.
Strong match
Who this is for
- Running a clean amp and a dirty amp, switching between them live
- Stacking two amps together for a bigger stage sound
- Silently swapping backup amp in if one fails mid-set
Consider the trade-offs
When to look elsewhere
- Switching channels on a single amp — that needs the amp's own footswitch
- Players wanting tone shaping; this only routes signal
- Long cable runs where signal loss is already a problem
What matters in use
The specifications, translated
Catalog numbers tell only part of the story. These are the details most likely to change how this product feels, sounds, or fits into a setup.
Detail 02
Footswitch format
Sits on the floor and switches with your foot, so both hands stay on the guitar.
Detail 03
Two outputs
You need a second instrument cable to reach the second amp. One cable only gets you one amp.
Detail 04
Both-amps mode
Two amps on separate outlets can hum or fight each other in phase. Common with any ABY, not a defect.
Detail 05
Signal router, not an effect
Adds no gain, EQ, or drive. Your tone comes from whatever amps you plug into.
Final check
Know before you order
- 01Budget for one extra instrument cable to reach the second amp
- 02If both amps hum together, you'll need an isolation transformer between them
- 03Check the second amp's volume separately — the switch won't match levels for you
Product questions
Before you decide
Straight answers to the questions shoppers most often ask about this product.
01Can I use this to switch between two guitars?
Yes, run it backwards: plug a guitar into each of the amp outputs and take the guitar input to your amp. Works with passive routing.
02Will it switch channels on my amp?
No. It switches which amp your guitar goes to. Channel switching needs the footswitch made for that specific amp.
03Why do I get hum when I run both amps?
Two amps plugged into different circuits create a ground loop. Put both on the same power strip first; if hum remains, add an isolation transformer.
04Does it need power?
Plug it in and test both outputs before your first gig — if switching is silent and both amps pass signal on their own, you're set.
