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The Live Wire ABY1 selector/combiner footswitch has dozens of uses on stage and in the studio. You can plug 2 guitars into a single amp for convenient, on-stage instrument changes, or plug a single guitar into 2 different amps to switch sounds quickly and easily. Plus, the Live Wire ABY1 accepts a 9V power adapter, eliminating the need for battery replacement.

In addition to cable products, Live Wire has taken its expertise in audio interconnection and applied it to tools for sound professionals. With equipment for studio and stage, Live Wire products have the same no-compromise design philosophy used for its cables, with high-quality parts and attention to detail that make them dependable for crucial applications.
Livewire ABY1 Guitar Footswitch
Livewire ABY1 Guitar Footswitch
Livewire ABY1 Guitar Footswitch

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  • True bypass design ensures tonal purity
  • Operates with or without batteries (only affects LED indicators)
  • Accepts 9V power adapter (not included)
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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Nickel (Metallic), which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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3.82

50 Reviews

71%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend

Most Liked Positive Review

5

Great for channel switching

I purchased a Vox AC15C1 amp. Great amp by the way, but does not have on board channel switching. Prior to purchase I was looking for an ABY switch to accomplish the channel switch. None that I saw online fit the bill for one reason or another. This Live Wire ABY was recommended to me by the salesperson and I'm glad he did. Solidly built pedal. Only needs 9 v (battery or adapter) to power the LED's. Bright blue LED's are very visible even in bright light. Capable of switching channels or using both channels together. Can also be used to connect 2 guitars to one amp as well. Quiet switching too. Am extremely happy I found this pedal.

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Most Liked Negative Review

3

Tone killer....

I bought this ABY pedal to toggle between two amps. One is a tube amp and the other a solid state. While the build quality of this pedal is good, it degraded my tone (on the tube amp). It seemed to remove the lows and highs from the signal path to the amp, leaving me with way to much mid-range. It also seemed to attenuate the signal to a noticeable level (less sustain/ring-out). It's almost as if the pedal was acting like a band-pass filter. It's possible that I got a bad pedal - but if that's not the case, I would not recommend this pedal to someone that is particular about their tone, and wants to preserve it. Sound wise I have to give this pedal a 2, and for build quality and functionality I give it a 5 ? hence my rating of a 3.

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Best Uses
  1. Performances17
  2. Home Studio11
  3. Outdoor Events / Games6
  4. Amateur Recording5
  5. Professional Recording3
Cons
  1. Poor Sound Quality5
  2. Not Durable4
  3. Not Responsive2
  4. PASSIVE aby1
  5. Device buzzes1
Describe Yourself
  1. Experienced21
  2. Professional Musician7
  3. Novice5
Pros
  1. Compact19
  2. Versatile16
  3. Responsive13
  4. Excellent Sound Quality10
  5. Good Selection Of Effects4

Reviewed by 50 customers

  • Works like a charm

    5

    submitted19 days ago

    byMichael

    fromFort Worth

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I needed an ABY switch for a wet/dry set up, and this has been working like a charm. There are other more expensive alternatives, but I don't need them because this fits the bill

  • Works great - 2 guitars or 2 amps!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted6 months ago

    byMoose

    fromOcala, FL

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I dont run wireless anymore so I use this on my pedal board when swapping basses. Works great. No noise, and nice bright LEDs. Not sure hiw long the batt last as its still going strong after 3 gigs.

  • Just what I needed

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitted10 months ago

    byDean

    fromOkc, OK

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    I use this to switch amps while playing. I can go from my EVH to my Marshall with the click of a switch!

  • Just what I needed!

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byDean

    fromOkc, OK

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This gives me the ability to switch from my EVH amp and my Marshall with just a tap of the switch.

  • This is a great pedal to have in your gear

    5

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byPeter

    fromAnchorage, Alaska

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    This pedal works great for sending a signal to two different input simultaneously. I use it to split my guitar signal to two amps for a stereo effect. It works great!

  • PASSIVE aby box

    3

    Verified BuyerVerified Buyer

    submitteda year ago

    byJoe

    fromRochester NY

    Submitted as part of a sweepstakes

    Well, I wanted an active aby — associate said "95% sure this is active since you plug it in" I said "I really think that's just for the the LED, but I'll take your word for it. It'll come back if it's not active" I took it back because….. it's passive ITS A PASSIVE ABY BOX passive, not active

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  • submitted7 months ago

    asked byChristian

    fromPhiladelphia, pa

    how much does this pedal weigh?

    how much does this pedal weigh?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    It's about 3/4 lb.

  • submitteda year ago

    asked byian

    fromUK

    can you play two guitars simultaneously through one amp with this product, ie not just switch between the two and play one at a time?

    can you play two guitars simultaneously through one amp with this product, ie not just switch between the two and play one at a time?

    Open Reply - Gear-Support
    Yew, you can.