I'm replacing the switches in the Marshall DSL20 footswitch, mostly because it changes channel on its own only when the footswitch is connected. I'm also going to fit them in a small box (1590b sized) so I need some SPDT switches , I'd prefer them to be soft type (bit like the T-Rex or TC Electronic feel) rather than the big clunky loud click. I've tried the usual suspects, RS,Farnell and Mouser and I'm struggling to find SPDT nevermind soft button type. Anybody know where to get them ? Or can I use a 3PDT (like the Gorva ones) and just use 3 terminals? I can follow instructions and solder without problem but the intricacies puzzle me sometimes
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I hope it is just the footswitch that's faulty ... I haven't seen a DSL 20 for repair but the circuit that switches the bigger DSL's is more complicated than a regular Marshall switching system.
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https://www.gear4music.com/Guitar-and-Bass/Marshall-PEDL-90012-2-Way-Latching-Footswitch/2TUF
I wasn't completely certain since I hadn't seen one before, but if this is the one you have it's identical to all the other 2-button/LED footswitches Marshall use (with different labels) and is definitely latching.
If you've got it apart and can solder, you can easily test whether it's the switch or the cable which is faulty - swap the connections to the switches inside the pedal. If it stops it's the switch, and if it still misbehaves it's the cable, since it would be highly unlikely that both switches would be faulty in the same way.
"Take these three items, some WD-40, a vise grip, and a roll of duct tape. Any man worth his salt can fix almost any problem with this stuff alone." - Walt Kowalski
"Only two things are infinite - the universe, and human stupidity. And I'm not sure about the universe." - Albert Einstein
good idea, i'll grab my soldering kit when i'm there and swap it and see. The amp has been on most of the day today without the switch connected and hasn't auto switched at all.
The switch is bloody huge though so I'll still make it into a smaller box I think