The Radial HotShot ABo is a Radial eq pedal, currently around $105.53. Close alternatives include the Vox V846HW Wah and the Morley 20/20 Classic Wah. It pairs well with the PRS MT100 and the Synergy SL2 Module.
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.
What stands out
“common uses include sending a signal to two console channels for separate dry and wet effects routing”
— from the listing
“The HotShot ABo does one job extremely well: passive, transparent, latching AB switching of a balanced output to two destinations with”
— from the reviews
“Engineers and performers value the HotShot ABo as a simple, bulletproof passive AB output switcher that needs”
— from the community notes
“fully passive balanced signal output selector that uses a latching footswitch to route one source to a choice of two destinations”
— from the listing
“Its standout strengths are passive reliability, road-ready build, and practical routing flexibility with”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“the pads and ground lift handle level matching and hum”
— from the community notes
- dry
- transparent
- balanced
- rugged
- simple
- engineers and performers
- signal
- practical routing flexibility
Price updated Oct 23, 2026
Amps that pair well with the Radial HotShot ABo
PRS MT100
PRS
20% matchWhat PRS MT100 brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module goes after Radial HotShot ABo in the chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt after Radial HotShot ABo
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Egnater Tweaker 88 Head after Radial HotShot ABo
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone 2202H goes after Radial HotShot ABo in the chain
Carol-Ann OD-2R
Carol Ann
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Carol-Ann OD-2R after Radial HotShot ABo
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H after Radial HotShot ABo
Bad Cat Lynx 50
Bad Cat
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Bad Cat Lynx 50 goes after Radial HotShot ABo in the chain
Pedals that stack with the Radial HotShot ABo
Beetronics Overhive
Beetronics
23% matchBeetronics Overhive's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Beetronics Nectar
Beetronics
23% matchBeetronics Nectar's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Meris Polymoon
Meris
9% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Meris Polymoon after Radial HotShot ABo in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Radial HotShot ABo — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dawner Prince Boonar
Dawner Prince
9% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep Dawner Prince Boonar after Radial HotShot ABo in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Radial HotShot ABo — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 goes in front of Radial HotShot ABo in the chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser belongs after Radial HotShot ABo, since modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Donner Big Mouth Distortion goes in front of Radial HotShot ABo in the chain
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just
Demon Fx
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just goes after Radial HotShot ABo in the chain
Boutique & premium upgrades
Vox Vintage Wah
Vox
43% similarityShared character: simple
MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ
MXR
40% similarityShared character: transparent
Morley Power Fuzz Wah
Morley
87% similaritysimilar tone character
Morley 20/20 Wah-Lock
Morley
87% similaritysimilar tone character
Similar character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Radial HotShot ABo?+
The closest matches in character are the Vox V846HW Wah, the Morley 20/20 Classic Wah, the Morley MO PFW 2. Boutique upgrades: Vox Vintage Wah, MXR M108 10-Band Graphic EQ, Morley Power Fuzz Wah.
What pairs well with the Radial HotShot ABo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS MT100, Synergy SL2 Module, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — What PRS MT100 brings here leans toward mid-forward — that's worth building a pairing around.
How much does the Radial HotShot ABo cost?+
Around $105.53 (live listing price, updated Oct 23, 2026).