The Radial HotShot ABo is a Radial eq pedal. Close alternatives include the Orange Amp Detonator and the MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ. It pairs well with the Synergy SL2 Module and the Friedman BE-Mini Head.
Radial HotShot ABo
Radial · pedal
The Radial HotShot ABo is a compact, fully passive balanced signal output selector that uses a latching footswitch to route one source to a choice of two destinations. Because it is passive it requires no power, and it is built to Radial's rugged road-ready standard. Common uses include sending a signal to two console channels for separate dry and wet effects routing, diverting a microphone from the PA to monitors or intercom, temporarily muting a signal for coughing or talkback, and one-push talkback mic control. It includes pads to match devices with different signal levels and a ground lift to eliminate hum from ground loops. A reliable utility tool rather than a tonal effect, it suits live performers, engineers, and pedalboard builders needing dependable, transparent AB output switching.
- dry
- transparent
- balanced
- reliable
- rugged
- simple
- live
- hum
Amps that pair well with the Radial HotShot ABo
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Egnater Tweaker 88 Head gives it low gain to fill it with
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone 2202H's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman Jose LTD into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Bad Cat Lynx 50
Bad Cat
tonal matchBad Cat Lynx 50's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Friedman Jose Arredondo
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Jose Arredondo's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the Radial HotShot ABo
Beetronics Nectar
Beetronics
26% matchInto a transparent tone, Beetronics Nectar brings the low gain it's missing
Walrus Audio Eons
Walrus Audio
26% matchRun Walrus Audio Eons into that transparent platform and it finally gets some low gain
Neunaber Wet Mono Reverb Pedal
pedal
11% matchKeep Neunaber Wet Mono Reverb Pedal after Radial HotShot ABo in the signal chain, clear of Radial HotShot ABo's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Meris Polymoon
Meris
11% matchKeep Meris Polymoon after Radial HotShot ABo in the signal chain, clear of Radial HotShot ABo's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Tone City Dry Martini
Tone City
tonal matchRadial HotShot ABo leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Tone City Dry Martini wants
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchRun Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 into that transparent platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Fender Hammertone Overdrive
Fender
tonal matchInto Radial HotShot ABo, Fender Hammertone Overdrive is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Ashdown Geezer Butler Signature
Ashdown
tonal matchAshdown Geezer Butler Signature is voiced for a clean amp's front end — Radial HotShot ABo gives it exactly that
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Orange Amp Detonator
Orange
64% similarityShared character: transparent, live
MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ
MXR
64% similarityShared character: transparent
Dunlop Cry Baby
Dunlop
64% similaritySimilar voicing: transparent
Vox V846HW Wah
pedal
62% similarityShared character: live
Morley Wah
Morley
62% similarityShared character: live
Vox Vintage Wah
Vox
61% similarityShared character: simple
Snarling Dogs Super Bawl Whine-O Wah Pedal
pedal
61% similaritySimilar voicing: transparent
Radial Engineering BigShot™ ABY True Bypass Switcher
Radial
61% similarityShared character: live
Morley MO PFW 2
Morley
91% similaritysimilar tone character
Chaos Custom Shop Blender
Chaos Custom Shop
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Morley 20/20 Distortion WAH MTPDW Effetto Distorsione E WAH A
Morley
90% similaritysimilar tone character
Morley 20/20 Wah-Lock
Morley
90% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Radial HotShot ABo?+
The closest matches in character are the Orange Amp Detonator, the MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ, the Dunlop Cry Baby.
What pairs well with the Radial HotShot ABo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman BE-Mini Head, Egnater Tweaker 88 Head — Synergy SL2 Module's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own.
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