How about a pedal tuner? The Korg pitchblack for example. Added bonus - it helps you tune your guitar!
Hello,
I have been using my acoustic quite a bit lately and I need a way to mute it and unplug when I am finished.
I have looked at the new cables that have the switch built in the end of them but they are quite expensive.
I have an old Boss pedal that has issues and I thought about converting it to a muting pedal.
It would basically be in/out-on/off and some way to mute any noise.
Is there a way to make it so it does not pop when I unplug it?
Thanks
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How about a pedal tuner? The Korg pitchblack for example. Added bonus - it helps you tune your guitar!
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I'd be interested in something like this too -- it would be both useful and financially responsible. Good idea.
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That is a good idea Robert but I want something I can throw together this week with parts I have laying around here. Saving money for Tele parts right now.
Here's a simple design:
http://www.ehow.com/how_4967135_make...pedal-led.html
If you don't need the LED on/off indicator, then it becomes almost absurdly simple--just wire a stomp switch to make/break the connection between the two jack tips. With no LED, you don't even need to use a stereo jack on the input side.
If it "pops" when operated, just solder a 1M resistor between the tip and sleeve of the input jack. Might also be a good idea to connect the bottom right lug of the switch as drawn to the output jack sleeve, so that the tip is grounded when off.
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Thats it Vood thats it. I was curious what size resistor to use for the pop. The rest is as basic as you can get for sure.
For no pop, and even simpler, get a cable with a shorting plug. They work. I'd recommend the Neutrik Silent Jack. Available in angled form too. Planet Waves do one but it's a fussy "switch on the connector" design.
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