je00143 Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 Long story short: I bought a Fender Jazzmaster Ultralight head and 112 cab. The head came without the three-button switch. Fender, of course, has discontinued the switch (and the amp/cab) and has none in inventory. A Google search landed two names, Voodooman and Black Label. It appears that they are one and the same, with different addresses and states. Like an idiot, I did not check them out before ordering from Voodooman. Three months later, I got my money back from the bank, but no switch. Much hassle. Another search gave me www. switchdoctorswitches.com - and problem solved. Got a great switch within five days of placing the order, looks and feels better than the original. This probably does not come up too often, but worth knowing if something ever goes South on you. Gil Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 I've used Switchdoctors for a replacement pedal for my Silverface DR. Pretty good quality, but they scrimped on the RCA input jack wires. My amp dude put some clear goop on the prematurely worn ends and they work good as new. Also, Carvin's foot pedals are fairly universal in application in many amps...and superior quality. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genericmusic Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 +1 on Switchdoctors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
111518 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I've seen the Switchdoctors highly recommended, but thought I should post the following experience: When I was looking for a footswitch for my Fender Concert, I did a websearch and found a recommendation on a guitar board for a guy who puts together hard-to-find switches. Contacted him, and got a professionally made switch, very fast service, at a price of approx. half to a third of the switches "advertised" on ebay. Only thing this didn't have was any sort of decals or decorations on the box. I'm reluctant to post a name and email, cause I think this guy is basically a hobbyist who does this for his guitar-board associates, though he responded immediately, and in a friendly way, to my inquiry. If any HOC'er is interested, drop me a pm and I'll send the info. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 I've seen the Switchdoctors highly recommended, but thought I should post the following experience: When I was looking for a footswitch for my Fender Concert, I did a websearch and found a recommendation on a guitar board for a guy who puts together hard-to-find switches. Contacted him, and got a professionally made switch, very fast service, at a price of approx. half to a third of the switches "advertised" on ebay. Only thing this didn't have was any sort of decals or decorations on the box. I'm reluctant to post a name and email, cause I think this guy is basically a hobbyist who does this for his guitar-board associates, though he responded immediately, and in a friendly way, to my inquiry. If any HOC'er is interested, drop me a pm and I'll send the info. That doesn't stop me from telling the world about KBP amps.... Just a hobby for him, but is it ever so cool! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwitchDoctorSwitches Posted April 10, 2012 Share Posted April 10, 2012 I've used Switchdoctors for a replacement pedal for my Silverface DR. Pretty good quality, but they scrimped on the RCA input jack wires. My amp dude put some clear goop on the prematurely worn ends and they work good as new. Also, Carvin's foot pedals are fairly universal in application in many amps...and superior quality. Please contact me through the switchdoctorswitches.com website and let me know how to make this right for you. I don't recall ever selling a footswitch with RCA inputs (sounds more like a Voodooman footswitch), but I would love the opportunity to make this right for you if the footswitch is indeed a Switch Doctor product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 I believe the Fender Deluxe Reverb footswitches are RCA Inputs... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Please contact me through the switchdoctorswitches.com website and let me know how to make this right for you. I don't recall ever selling a footswitch with RCA inputs (sounds more like a Voodooman footswitch), but I would love the opportunity to make this right for you if the footswitch is indeed a Switch Doctor product. Thanks for the note! It's been a while since I purchased the footswitch, but it looked exactly like the one pictured. If that is not your product, please accept my apologies. I will double check tonight at home and send you a PM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwitchDoctorSwitches Posted April 11, 2012 Share Posted April 11, 2012 Thanks for the note! It's been a while since I purchased the footswitch, but it looked exactly like the one pictured. If that is not your product, please accept my apologies. I will double check tonight at home and send you a PM. Hello My Friend, The picture above is a current production Genuine Fender product with Genuine Fender RCA "Plug Ends" At the following web address, there is a Vintage footswitch that has the same cable and RCA "Plug Ends" that Fender has been using for many many years.... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Fender-Blackface-Footswitch-Deluxe-Princeton-Super-Reverb-Amp-Vintage-60s-/180858128490 If the Switch Doctor footswitch has the same RCA "Plug Ends" as the current production picture, and was purchased from Switch Doctor Switches, then they are in fact Fender Factory original RCA's and soldered at the Fender Factory. We have a surplus of the cables with factory soldered plug ends on hand. I hope this helps. Let me know what you find out. Thank you My Friend, Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yoslate Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Please contact me through the switchdoctorswitches.com website and let me know how to make this right for you. I don't recall ever selling a footswitch with RCA inputs (sounds more like a Voodooman footswitch), but I would love the opportunity to make this right for you if the footswitch is indeed a Switch Doctor product. Wow! Check this out, boys and girls.... Isn't this what they used to call customer service...? Haven't seen much of this, as of late. Thanks for weighing in, Doc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gitfiddler Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 Hello My Friend, The picture above is a current production Genuine Fender product with Genuine Fender RCA "Plug Ends" At the following web address, there is a Vintage footswitch that has the same cable and RCA "Plug Ends" that Fender has been using for many many years.... http://www.ebay.com/...s-/180858128490 If the Switch Doctor footswitch has the same RCA "Plug Ends" as the current production picture, and was purchased from Switch Doctor Switches, then they are in fact Fender Factory original RCA's and soldered at the Fender Factory. We have a surplus of the cables with factory soldered plug ends on hand. I hope this helps. Let me know what you find out. Thank you My Friend, Doc After checking last night, it turns out that my aftermarket pedal was NOT purchased from Switch Doctor. So I do owe you an apology. Turns out that I had checked with S. Doctor during my searches for a replacement foot pedal and the name stuck. Based on your obvioius commitment to customer satisfaction, next time I will come to you for switches and foot pedals. Thanks, Doc. Tim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted April 12, 2012 Share Posted April 12, 2012 That doesn't stop me from telling the world about KBP amps.... Just a hobby for him, but is it ever so cool! +100 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 That doesn't stop me from telling the world about KBP amps.... Just a hobby for him, but is it ever so cool! And you dont even own one! (I do) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwitchDoctorSwitches Posted April 13, 2012 Share Posted April 13, 2012 After checking last night, it turns out that my aftermarket pedal was NOT purchased from Switch Doctor. So I do owe you an apology. Turns out that I had checked with S. Doctor during my searches for a replacement foot pedal and the name stuck. Based on your obvioius commitment to customer satisfaction, next time I will come to you for switches and foot pedals. Thanks, Doc. Tim It has been my pleasure to assist you My Friend. Take Care, Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
je00143 Posted April 23, 2012 Author Share Posted April 23, 2012 Here is what Doc was able to do for me! Three button, three LED switch for my Fender Jazzmaster Ultralight. Labels and cabling, too! I am very pleased…. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DetroitBlues Posted April 23, 2012 Share Posted April 23, 2012 And you dont even own one! (I do) Oh sure, rub it in.... KBP Tweed Deluxe, H150GT P-90's, and a H535 cherry.... Can you make it any worse? But you can make it up to me... just add me to your will, Will. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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