Line 6 M9... I'm modding the switches...

Drew_TNBD

Following this guide, but with my M9:
http://www.guitargeek.com/line-6-m13-foot-switch-replacement-guide/

It's quite easy actually!

Fretwired

Cool ... I must say the switches on my POD HD500X are far better and more robust than the ones on my old HD500 unit which I sold. I don't know why Line 6 don't upgrade the M9/M13 to the same switches as the HD500X.

frankus

are the stock switches that bad?

Drew_TNBD

frankus said:

are the stock switches that bad?

Yeah they stop reacting to presses quite quickly. They're just badly designed. The HD500X is apparently supposed to be better.

handsomerik

I was going to do this. I hated the stock switches. Worst ever. Why they haven't chabged the design to improve then is beyond me. It's the only reason I moved my m9 on.

lustycourtier

I never had an issue with my M9 or 13, heavy use for a numbeer of years too.... MUstve been lucky

joeyowen

lustycourtier said:

I never had an issue with my M9 or 13, heavy use for a numbeer of years too.... MUstve been lucky

I'm going to echo this, I never saw them as a problem

I also used a DL4 for yearssss and the switches were great (although that's a different thread I think) same company though

handsomerik

The dl4 had different switches. (Which were also plagued with problems by all accounts)

Drew_TNBD

handsomerik said:

The dl4 had different switches. (Which were also plagued with problems by all accounts)

No, they're the same switches. Actuators on the PCB activated by plungers.

meltedbuzzbox

joeyowen said:

lustycourtier said:

I never had an issue with my M9 or 13, heavy use for a numbeer of years too.... MUstve been lucky

I'm going to echo this, I never saw them as a problem

I also used a DL4 for yearssss and the switches were great (although that's a different thread I think) same company though

same as...

but lets not start that thread again

guitarfishbay

I get a malware warning for that link.

I wonder why they didn't update the M series when they did the HD500x.  The switches on the 500x are pretty nice.

Drew_TNBD

They seem to have abandoned the M series. It's a shame. It's by far their best series of products.

joeyowen

meltedbuzzbox said:

joeyowen said:

lustycourtier said:

I never had an issue with my M9 or 13, heavy use for a numbeer of years too.... MUstve been lucky

I'm going to echo this, I never saw them as a problem

I also used a DL4 for yearssss and the switches were great (although that's a different thread I think) same company though

same as...

but lets not start that thread again

I agree, my point is that I wouldn't feel the need to change the switches based on my experience.  Saying that though, looks like a real fun project! I don't have my M13 anymore, otherwise I would be tempted to have a go!

Drew_TNBD

I've had 5 M9's. Every single one of them had at least one dicky footswitch. Anyway, it's done now. All good.