i need a footswitch for HT40... is impossibile

[milos_revolution]

Hi my name is nicola. I'm italian and i have a big problem with my blackstar ht40.

I bought this amp used two week ago but i don't have his original Footswitch (fs-5 or fs-8)

Now i want to buy it, but in italy is impossibile. Is not ordinable...

There is a compatibility footswich 2 ways for my blackstar?

Thanks!!!

[thephantum]

Any dual latching footswitch that uses a stereo (TRS) 1/4" jack will work. Something like this: https://www.tubesandmore.com/products/P-H471-LED

You can also use something like the Boss FS-6, but it's pricey: http://www.sweetwater.com/store/detail/FS6

[milos_revolution]

i try to search it and i found this two footswitch

http://www.strumentimusicali.net/produc ... santi.html

http://www.strumentimusicali.net/produc ... h-fs2.html

Do you think that are compatility with my Ht40 ?

Thank for answars !

[thephantum]

Either of those should work. I would call them and make sure they are both latching footswitches though.

Basically, there are two types of footswitches: latching and non-latching. Latching is what it sounds like, you click the switch and it "latches" into that position. Non-latching is a momentary switch, it basically sends a signal pulse.

The HT-40 requires a latching footswitch. My guess is both of those are latching...but it's always best to confirm before you buy.

[SydneyPC1]

Hi Nicola

The advice above is correct. Latching means (Stays On). Non-Latching means )You have to keep your foot on the pedal to keep it on. You want "Latching".

I use the BOSS FS-6 as mentioned above. It is very strong and allows you to change from latching to Non-latching. It also allows you to change which footswitch changes channels and which footswitch changes reverb.It does need power. A battery or cable.

A more basic "Latching" footswitch would be great.

Many people have asked to be able to buy a footswitch fot their HT-40 with no response from Blackstar. Maybe once their price rise is complete they may consider at this request from those that have been asking for it over the last 3yrs.

[milos_revolution]

nothing... is impossible...

i bought this

http://www.strumentimusicali.net/produc ... santi.html

and with the button nothing... don't change nothing...

it is so bad story.... i hate this amp is impossible that the blackstar today don't ship his originaly footswitch...

[thephantum]

Are you sure the OD select switch (on the amp itself) is in the on position (pushed in)? If it's not, the footswitch will not work. From the manual:

6. Overdrive Select
Press this switch to select the Overdrive Channel.
NOTE: this switch must be ‘in’ for the footswitch to work

You can buy an original footswitch...the issue is how much are you willing to spend for shipping:
http://www.guitar-parts.com/catalog/bla ... pkabs0028z

You can't blame Blackstar for not giving you a footswitch. You bought the amp used....the guy you bought it from should have provided it.

[ShropshireLad]

I use a Marshall PEDL-91001 dual latching pedal with my HT Club 40, and it works fine.