Best Guitar Amp Footswitches 2026
Top-rated guitar amp footswitches 2026 - expert picks for every budget and skill level
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
#1
⭐
4.8/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Kemper Profiler Remote MK 2
by
Kemper
Professional Setup
Hands-Free Operation
Channel Switching
Key Feature:
• Essential for multi-channel amps
✓ PROS
- • Essential for multi-channel amps
- • Professional live performance tool
✗ CONS
- • Additional cable and setup complexity
- • Can malfunction during critical moments
Kemper Profiler Remote MK 2Footswitch Remote ControlSuitable for Kemper Profiler Rack and Kemper Profiler HeadLarge...
⭐
4.8/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 619143
$494
#2
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4.6/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Peavey Sanpera 2
by
Peavey
Hands-Free Operation
Channel Switching
Effects Control
Key Feature:
• Professional live performance tool
✓ PROS
- • Hands-free amp control during performance
- • Professional live performance tool
✗ CONS
- • Brand and model specific
- • Takes up floor space
Peavey Sanpera 2FootswitchFor Vypyr Combos (except Vypyr 15)10 Buttons with LEDTap tempo2 Volume/Wah/Pitch shifter...
⭐
4.6/5
(6 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 215469
$274
#3
⭐
4.9/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Diezel FS7-HA Hagen Footswitch
by
Diezel
Professional Setup
Effects Control
Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Hands-free amp control during performance
✓ PROS
- • Essential for multi-channel amps
- • Hands-free amp control during performance
✗ CONS
- • Takes up floor space
- • Additional cost
Diezel FS7-HA Hagen FootswitchFootswitchFor Diezel HagenDirect switching function for: Channels 1 to 4MasterSendand...
⭐
4.9/5
(28 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 317896
$208
#4
⭐
4.4/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Line6 Helix Control
by
Line6
Channel Switching
Professional Setup
Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Hands-free amp control during performance
✓ PROS
- • Hands-free amp control during performance
- • Channel switching and effects control
✗ CONS
- • Takes up floor space
- • Additional cost
Line6 Helix ControlFootswitch for Line6 Helix RackTouch foot switch with LED rings and custom display3 Expression pedal...
⭐
4.4/5
(23 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 366541
$417
#5
⭐
4.8/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Audio Sprockets TapDexter Dual Footswitch
Hands-Free Operation
Professional Setup
Live Performance
Key Feature:
• Essential for multi-channel amps
✓ PROS
- • Professional live performance tool
- • Hands-free amp control during performance
✗ CONS
- • Brand and model specific
- • Takes up floor space
Audio Sprockets TapDexter Dual FootswitchFoot SwitchSuitable double foot switch for ToneDexter II (Art. #579504#) - not...
⭐
4.8/5
(49 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 594896
$94
#6
⭐
5.0/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Quilter UFC-3
by
Quilter
Effects Control
Live Performance
Professional Setup
Key Feature:
• Essential for multi-channel amps
✓ PROS
- • Improves stage performance
- • Professional live performance tool
✗ CONS
- • Takes up floor space
- • Brand and model specific
Quilter UFC-33-Way Switchable FootswitchEach of the three buttons has a 6-way selector that enables access to the 6...
⭐
5.0/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 488400
$109
#7
⭐
4.5/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Peavey Sanpera 1
by
Peavey
Live Performance
Effects Control
Stage Use
Key Feature:
• Improves stage performance
✓ PROS
- • Essential for multi-channel amps
- • Improves stage performance
✗ CONS
- • Takes up floor space
- • Can malfunction during critical moments
Peavey Sanpera 1Foot SwitchSuitable for all Peavey Vypyr combos (except Vypyr 15)4 Push buttons with LEDTap tempo1...
⭐
4.5/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 215468
$127
#8
⭐
4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Hughes&Kettner FS-1
Hands-Free Operation
Professional Setup
Stage Use
Key Feature:
• Hands-free amp control during performance
✓ PROS
- • Channel switching and effects control
- • Professional live performance tool
✗ CONS
- • Additional cost
- • Additional cable and setup complexity
- Hughes&Kettner FS-1
- Original Footswitch
- for Tube 20
- Edition Series
- Warp Series
- Vortex Series
- Incl. 5 m cable
⭐
4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 125736
$32
#9
⭐
4.5/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Diezel FS7-PA Paul Footswitch
by
Diezel
Channel Switching
Live Performance
Stage Use
Key Feature:
• Improves stage performance
✓ PROS
- • Improves stage performance
- • Professional live performance tool
✗ CONS
- • Additional cable and setup complexity
- • Brand and model specific
Diezel FS7-PA Paul FootswitchFootswitchSuitable for Diezel Paul amplifierSwitching functions: ChannelReverbMasterFX...
⭐
4.5/5
(26 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 611572
$208
#10
⭐
4.9/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Diezel FS7-HE Footswitch
by
Diezel
Professional Setup
Stage Use
Channel Switching
Key Feature:
• Improves stage performance
✓ PROS
- • Professional live performance tool
- • Channel switching and effects control
✗ CONS
- • Takes up floor space
- • Brand and model specific
Diezel FS7-HE FootswitchFootswitchFor Diezel Herbert MK II and Diezel D MinorDirect switching function: Channel 1 to...
⭐
4.9/5
(13 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 315102
$208
#11
⭐
4.6/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Hughes&Kettner FSM 432 MK IV
Hands-Free Operation
Professional Setup
Stage Use
Key Feature:
• Professional live performance tool
✓ PROS
- • Hands-free amp control during performance
- • Channel switching and effects control
✗ CONS
- • Additional cost
- • Brand and model specific
Hughes&Kettner FSM 432 MK IVFootswitch for Guitar AmplifierSuitable for Hughes&Kettner Grandmeister...
⭐
4.6/5
(20 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 555003
$219
#12
⭐
4.8/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Fender Footswitch 4-Button Mustang
by
Fender
Stage Use
Channel Switching
Effects Control
Key Feature:
• Channel switching and effects control
✓ PROS
- • Hands-free amp control during performance
- • Improves stage performance
✗ CONS
- • Additional cost
- • Additional cable and setup complexity
Fender Footswitch 4-Button Mustang, Original Foot Switch, 4-Way foot switch, Suitable for Mustang III and IV, Includes...
⭐
4.8/5
(14 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
6/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 259037
$81
#13
⭐
5.0/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Boss GA-FC
by
Boss
Professional Setup
Effects Control
Stage Use
Key Feature:
• Hands-free amp control during performance
✓ PROS
- • Hands-free amp control during performance
- • Essential for multi-channel amps
✗ CONS
- • Additional cable and setup complexity
- • Takes up floor space
Boss GA-FC6-Way FootswitchConnectors for 2 expression pedalsDifferent functions depending on the amplifier...
⭐
5.0/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 431181
$120
#14
⭐
5.0/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Xsonic Airstep SPK Edition
by
Xsonic
Channel Switching
Live Performance
Hands-Free Operation
Key Feature:
• Channel switching and effects control
✓ PROS
- • Essential for multi-channel amps
- • Improves stage performance
✗ CONS
- • Can malfunction during critical moments
- • Brand and model specific
Xsonic Airstep SPK EditionSmart Multi Controller / Wireless Foot SwitchFor Positive Grid Spark AmpNo setup...
⭐
5.0/5
(39 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 547708
$101
#15
⭐
4.6/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Lead Foot FS-1
by
Lead Foot
Effects Control
Professional Setup
Hands-Free Operation
Key Feature:
• Channel switching and effects control
✓ PROS
- • Hands-free amp control during performance
- • Essential for multi-channel amps
✗ CONS
- • Additional cost
- • Brand and model specific
Lead Foot FS-1, Footswitch, 1-way switch, Without LED, Length of cable: 3.5 m
⭐
4.6/5
(55 reviews)
Sound:
6/10
Build:
5/10
Value:
10/10
Art. 260691
$11
How to Choose the Best Guitar Amp Footswitches
Budget Planning
- • Under $200: Entry-level
- • $200-$500: Intermediate
- • $500-$1000: Advanced
- • $1000+: Professional
Quality Check
- • Sound clarity & tone
- • Build materials & finish
- • Hardware durability
- • Overall craftsmanship
Key Features
- • Your musical style
- • Skill level match
- • Intended use case
- • Brand reputation
Frequently Asked Questions
Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.
Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.
Higher-priced guitar amp footswitches typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.
Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.
Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.
