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5-year warranty & 30-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
10-year warranty & 180-day money-back guarantee included
If you decide your order isn't suitable for any reason you can return it - just let us know within 30 days of receiving it. Please keep hold of all the original packaging until you're sure you want to keep the order.
Eligibility for Money Back Guarantee
Important: For hygiene and software licensing reasons, some items are only eligible for our Money Back Guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging with all software still "unregistered." Details of exclusions are shown within the product descriptions. Products include:
- Monitors and Headphones
- Earplugs and Ear Protection
- Reeds and mouthpieces for woodwind and brass instruments
- Mouth and Lip-Care Products
- CDs, DVDs and Software
We can collect your return for a small fee, or you can send it back to us yourself. The collection fee can be found in the returns information on each product's page on Gear4music.
In the unlikely event that any item in this order is faulty, damaged or incorrect on receipt, notify us within 14 days and we'll arrange a free collection.
When returning an order please ensure products are appropriately packaged and protected, to prevent them from getting damaged.
This table provides an overview of your statutory consumer rights, compared with our standard returns policy and optional extended money back guarantee and warranty.
| UK & Europe | EU Standard | Gear4music Standard | Gear4music Optional |
|---|---|---|---|
| Return Period | 14 days | 30 days | up to 180 days |
| Standard delivery charges refunded? | Yes | Yes | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Upgraded delivery charges refunded? | Standard costs only | Standard costs only | Standard costs only |
| Free collection on cancellation | No | No | Yes, up to 30 days |
| Free collection if defective, delivered damaged or incorrect item | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 14 days | Yes, within 30 days |
We are unable to accept returns of any custom made items designed to work together as a unique package and some items are only eligible for money back guarantee if they are returned to us unused and sealed in the original packaging. For full information on our returns policy, please refer to our returns and refunds information guide.
The product price includes 5 years' warranty and 30 day money back guarantee.
However, the Gear4music extended warranty scheme provides an enhanced service, and is designed to offer a higher level of protection than many 'free' warranties offered by some retailers and manufacturers.
The highlights of this enhanced warranty service are:
Please note that this extended warranty is currently only available on products sold within the UK, EU or EEA, and is subject to the terms and conditions as detailed on the extended warranty certificate provided.
For customers in outlying areas of the country, the price of the Extended Warranty may be marginally higher, due to the potential for higher collection and redelivery transport costs.
This enhanced warranty is in addition to the standard Gear4music and manufacturer warranty policies, and the Gear4music terms and conditions of trade. No statement or condition of sale contained within these terms affects or restricts your statutory rights as defined under the Consumer Contracts Regulation 2014.
Key Features
The Fender Switchboard Effects Operator is an innovative piece of musical technology designed to maximise your pedal board's potential. Boasting a compact and simplified design, this effects switching solution, created in partnership with loop-switching expert Ron Menelli, offers a seamless, easy-to-use interface for complete signal path control. The Switchboard combines five rearrangeable relay true bypass effects loops with a robust processor for intuitive rerouting of your pedal board, while maintaining a high-fidelity, completely analogue signal path. Its simple design even extends to controlling your amp's footswitches and MIDI-enabled pedals.
With the Switchboard, complicated menus and tone workflows are a thing of the past. Thanks to its user-friendly encoder knob and clear graphic user interface, creating presets becomes an enjoyable and straightforward task. The Switchboard is equipped with a large, full-colour LCD screen to boldly display visual graphics, making it easy to see which pedals are active and which preset is in use. With additional features like 500 user presets, a built-in professional tuner, two high-quality buffers, an integrated volume pedal, and much more, the Switchboard offers professional-level control in a user-friendly package.
Product Ref: 288811
One of the standout features of the Fender Switchboard Effects Operator is its five relay true bypass effects loops. This means you can easily connect your pedals in any order, toggle multiple or individual effects on and off, and even control your amp’s footswitches and MIDI-enabled pedals. The possibilities are endless with these versatile loops at your disposal.
What sets the Switchboard apart from other effects switchers is its completely rearrangeable effect loops. This means you can customise your signal path to fit your unique sound and style. The intuitive LCD interface makes it easy to change the order of your pedals, giving you full control over your tone. In addition, you can easily customise pedal parameters and edit effect loops and status. Say goodbye to being limited by a fixed pedal sequence.
Take your performance to the next level with the Switchboard's programmable footswitch and MIDI outputs. By connecting compatible outboard gear, you can easily control different effects or settings on your equipment while playing, making it easier to create dynamic and versatile sounds on stage.
No more fumbling around for a separate tuner or tuning your guitar by ear. The Switchboard has an integrated professional tuner, making it easy to keep your instrument in tune at all times. You can even use the built-in volume pedal to mute your signal while tuning, ensuring a seamless and smooth performance.
The Switchboard also features a built-in volume pedal that can be moved to any position in the signal chain, giving you complete control over your volume levels. This added functionality eliminates the need for an external volume pedal, freeing up space on your pedal board for more effects.
To ensure a pristine and unaltered tone, the Switchboard offers switchable high-fidelity input and output buffers. This means that your guitar's signal is kept clean and transparent, even with long cable runs or multiple pedals in use.
The fifth effects loop on the Switchboard is stereo capable, allowing you to use stereo effects for a wider and more immersive sound. This is perfect for guitarists who use effects like reverb, delay, or modulation to create a sense of space and depth in their performances.
The Fender Switchboard Effects Operator truly puts the power and control in your hands. With its intuitive design, versatile features, and high-quality components, it is the ultimate solution for managing and enhancing your pedal board. Take your tone to the next level with the Switchboard Effects Operator.
