MartyGrass Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I have only two pedals. Neither has a power switch. Either they are left on all of the time or I have to plug them in to use them. Why are they designed that way? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest HRB853370 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Simplicity of design. Why clutter up the stompbox with more switches? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TalismanRich Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I solved that problem with a One-Spot a while back. It becomes cheaper than buying 9v batteries these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxdx99 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Know this isn't the question posed, but this is one of the best accessories I've bought. Fits on pedal board, charge lasts 40+ hours, no extra chords during setup. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=&sku=753636&Q=&is=REG&A=details Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonedeaf Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I use a Gator power block to power all the 9V and 18V stuff I have. Pull one plug and everything is off. (I wish I could say "flip one switch", but either way takes about the same amount of time.) http://www.musiciansfriend.com/accessories/gator-g-bus-8-us-pedal-board-power-supply?source=3WWRWXGP&gclid=CKeH_Z2mr7gCFdFDMgod3FwAHQ&kwid=productads-plaid%5e34106001842-sku%5e546042000000000@ADL4MF-adType%5ePLA-device%5ec-adid%5e14207111762&tandt_rdir=1&aR=true Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 I don't use a board because one pedal is for one amp and one is for another. I don't use many effects. A power switch on the back of the pedal isn't too much to expect. But it's not that hard to plug the adapter in each time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tulk1 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 What pedals, Mark? Seems odd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartyGrass Posted July 14, 2013 Author Share Posted July 14, 2013 JamMan and a Pod HD400. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pressure Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 I'm currently trying to buy a Vodoo Labs Pedal Power 2+ power supply for my pedals. I have a Tremelo pedal that really sucks batterys. And this is how it goes with Musicians Friend; 1. I get a coupon from them for 10% off so I go to their web site click the buttons to apply my coupon to the Vodoo Labs unit and get a reply that I can't apply a coupon to the Vodoo Labs product. 2. Now they know I have been on their web site trying to buy something so they send me a new 15% off coupon to entice to come back and spend some money. Again I try to apply the new 15% coupon to the Vodoo Lab product and again they reject it. 3. Now they are really trying so I get an email from them for a 20% off coupon. And yes I took the bait, tried to buy the Vodoo Labs unit and yes they said I could not apply the coupon to Vodoo Labs. I await a 25% coupon from Musicians Friend that I also can not use. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bolero Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 when I started using pedals I just got a good powerbar with a powerswitch on it this one: although I accidentally stepped on it once in the middle of a gig/song & turned off all my stuff + the keyboard players amp wasn't pretty Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smurph1 Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 I spent Mucho Dinero on pedals and now I'm back to amp overdrive and amp reverb..Go figure.. But I'm so busy with my Moms care playing guitar is out of the question.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJLII Posted July 18, 2013 Share Posted July 18, 2013 I solved that problem with a One-Spot a while back. It becomes cheaper than buying 9v batteries these days. +1 My pedalboard is modest in size (6 total) but it's a lot easier to just plug 'em in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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