Fender Frontman 212R Footswitch

[Pencilman]

Hi,

I have a Fender Frontman 212R amp but it's missing the footswitch. I don't REALLY need it but it's nice to have the option . So I was thinking of making one myself. Does anyone have a switch that is compatible with this amp? I can't seem to find any schematic for it. Is this a case of a simple 2 switch pedal hooked up to a stereo cable? Or is there more to it?

 

[corliss1]

It's the same footswitch they use on *everything* including the Hot Rod series, so you can likely find one somewhere cheaper than building one. Here's the schematic:



The amp will want to see the components in the footswitch besides the switches themselves to ensure the proper voltage drop on the rest of the circuit.

 

[Pencilman]

Looking at the schematic I already have all of the components at home except possibly a diode or two. So I think I'll just make it and see what happens. I can still buy one if this doesn't work .

Thank you !

EDIT: Could the 1N4448 be replaced with a 1N4148? Does the Reverse Voltage matter in this case?

 

[corliss1]

Any diode should work here