About This Item
Description
Hotone Karat Cap is a diamond-shaped, transparent polycarbonate footswitch cap that improves stomp accuracy and comfort on Ampero and most other effect pedal footswitches, especially ones with halo LEDs.
Why guitarists choose the Karat Cap
- Diamond-shaped profile gives your foot a clearer target and more confident stomp than a bare metal footswitch, especially in low light on stage.
- Transparent polycarbonate lets halo LEDs shine through, so on-state indicators stay visible instead of being blocked by an opaque cap.
- Designed for Ampero and most effect pedals, so it is not locked to a single Hotone model.
- Lightweight at 2.65 g per cap, with a 30 mm wide top and a 10 mm opening for the footswitch button.
- Sold as a pack of 10, so you can cap every footswitch on your board in one purchase instead of piecing together singles.
Compatibility
- Designed for Hotone Ampero processors and fits most common effect pedal footswitches.
- Especially useful on footswitches with halo LED rings, where an opaque topper would hide the status light.
- Passive accessory: no power, no wiring and no effect on your signal.
In the Box
- 10 Karat Cap footswitch caps
| Model | Karat Cap (FSC-1) |
|---|---|
| Type | Transparent footswitch cap / topper |
| Material | Polycarbonate |
| Shape | Diamond-shaped |
| Diameter | 1.18 in (30 mm) |
| Height | 0.31 in (8 mm) |
| Opening | 0.39 in (10 mm) |
| Weight per cap | 0.09 oz (2.65 g) |
| Pack quantity | 10 caps |
FAQ
Will Karat Cap fit my pedal's footswitch? It is designed for Ampero and fits most common effect pedal footswitches. The opening is 10 mm; if your pedal uses an unusually large or small button, compare it with this size first.
Does it block LED indicators? No. It is made from transparent polycarbonate so halo LEDs and other footswitch indicators remain visible through the cap.
How many caps come in a pack? 10 caps.
What is Karat Cap made from? Polycarbonate, a durable, impact-resistant transparent plastic.
Does it change how the footswitch feels underfoot? Its larger, diamond-shaped top gives your foot a bigger target than a bare metal footswitch button, which improves stomp accuracy and comfort.
Can I use this on non-Hotone pedals? Yes. It is made for most effect pedals, not only Ampero.