The maker states on its product pages that it ships worldwide45, so players outside the US can order direct.
What American Loopers makes
The range divides into a few clear groups.
| Group | What it does | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Aux switches | External foot controllers that plug into a pedal's switch jack | Pitch Fork Plus aux, GFI Synesthesia aux, Selah Quartz aux, Matthews Effects Astronomer V2 aux891213 |
| Tap tempo switches | One or more clickless buttons for pedals with a tap jack | Strymon Timeline tap, RJM PBC 6/10 tap, Boss RC series replacement switch41014 |
| A/B and A/B/C switchers | Select between two or three lines, loops or instruments | A/B Box, A/B/C Line Selector, ABC TRS Stereo Switcher151116 |
| Loopers | True bypass loop switchers for effect chains | 1CH to 7CH true bypass loopers, AB Loop Selector1718 |
| Routing and utility | Mute, order switching, amp FX loop routing, MIDI, patch bays | Dual Mute, Pedal Order Switcher, Amp Effect Loop Switcher, MIDI Pedal Switch1920521 |
Aux switches, tap tempo switches and the ABC switcher
An aux switch is an external foot controller that plugs into a pedal's aux, switch or tap jack so you can trigger its functions from the floor. American Loopers builds them for named host pedals. The Aux Switch for Pitch Fork Plus, for example, lets you "change modes, enter/exit sub-menus, load presets, and scroll through parameters," and needs a TRS cable to work8. The GFI Systems Synesthesia aux carries three clickless buttons, one of which can be Tap Tempo9, and the aux for the Matthews Effects Astronomer V2 has two clickless buttons13. A Six in One Custom Aux unit wires four switches to two TRS jacks, one switch to the tip and one to the ring on each22.
Tap tempo units follow the same idea with a single button. The Mini Tap Tempo for Strymon Timeline uses a soft touch, clickless switch4; the RJM PBC 6/PBC 10 version has one clickless button and requires a TRS cable, sold separately10. The replacement switch for the Boss RC-1 through RC-30 looper series operates the tap tempo over a standard mono patch cable14. For Strymon's larger pedals there is a three-switch Multiswitch controller for the Timeline, Mobius and BigSky, with clickless switches throughout23.
The ABC TRS Stereo Switcher is a guitar switcher that selects between three stereo (TRS) signals: the left switch selects between TRS A and TRS B, and the right switch brings in TRS C. It also works in reverse, selecting between three TRS inputs to one output6. Its mono counterpart, the ABC Loop Switcher, runs three different effects and selects between them, and the maker is explicit about its limits:
"This pedal is meant to be used with an effect pedal (overdrive, delay, etc) for each loop, not for routing your guitar or amp signal1124."
American Loopers, on the ABC Loop Switcher11
That warning matters: despite the company name, these are not looping pedals that record and play back audio. They are loop switchers that bring effect pedals in and out of the chain11.
Made in USA, shipped worldwide
American Loopers marks its products "MADE IN USA," from the aux switches and A/B boxes to the mini true bypass loopers6152512. The maker also states on its product pages, repeatedly and in its own words:
"We ship worldwide!"
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That combination, US build with international shipping, puts the company alongside other small American builders such as Wampler, which designs and assembles in the USA with globally sourced components, and Wilson Effects, which builds its pedals in the USA2627.
Build details players ask about
Across the range, American Loopers uses what it calls "PREMIUM CHK Electronics" 3PDT switches in its loop selectors, which the maker credits with better tone and durability1518. Many aux and tap units use clickless (soft touch) switches for quiet operation841023. Stereo A/B boxes are built with military spec wiring and are backwards compatible with TS mono connections, and the pedals are reversible, so IN can serve as OUT16. The Dual Mute Switch Pedal mutes two instruments separately, each with its own switch and LED, in both TS and TRS versions1920, and the Amp Effect Loop Switcher routes your pedals through your amp's FX loop or to the front, and can also be used with other pedals such as the Timeline to put reverbs or modulation in and out of its effect loop192028.
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Questions
Where are American Loopers switches made?
American Loopers builds its pedals in the USA. The maker marks its products "MADE IN USA" on product listings across the range, from aux switches and A/B boxes to true bypass loopers, and describes its switchers as handmade.
Does American Loopers ship outside the US?
Yes. The maker states "We ship worldwide!" on its product pages, covering aux switches, loopers, mute pedals, pedal order switchers and MIDI switchers, so players outside the United States can order directly.
What does the ABC TRS Stereo Switcher do?
It is a guitar switcher that selects between three stereo (TRS) signals. The left switch selects between TRS A and TRS B, and the right switch brings in TRS C. It also works in reverse, selecting between three TRS inputs to one output.
What is an aux switch for a pedalboard?
An aux switch is an external foot controller that plugs into a pedal's switch or aux jack so you can trigger functions from the floor without bending down. Depending on the pedal, it can tap tempo, change modes, load presets, scroll parameters or bank up and down.
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