The Daredevil HYPE Fet Boost V.2 is a FET boost pedal, hand wired and built in Chicago, packed into what the maker calls "this little gold box". Daredevil describes its character plainly: "The hot grind is right in your face, and it creates a great interaction when pushing a tube head into harder overdrive." In other words, it is a boost meant to add grit, whether on its own or to shove an already-driven amp further into overdrive. It sits among boost pedals as a tone-shaping tool rather than a clean volume lift1.
What the V.2 changes
The HYPE Fet Boost V.2 is a compact FET boost from Daredevil, described by the maker as packing "the hot grind is right in your face, and it creates a great interaction when pushing a tube head into harder overdrive" into "this little gold box"1. The artwork is by Chicago musician and tattoo artist Peter Norman1.
The V.2, updated for 2026, keeps the same idea but adjusts the tone and adds a control. Daredevil says the new circuits have "bigger low end, a more open gain, and the obvious addition of a Volume knob," while still delivering "a ton of output"1. The maker also switched the V.2 back to side mounted jacks, for ease of building and pedalboard routing1.
| HYPE Fet Boost V.2 | |
|---|---|
| Sound | Hot grind that pushes a tube head into harder overdrive1 |
| Enclosure | Little gold box1 |
| Artwork | Peter Norman, Chicago musician and tattoo artist1 |
If you want the original control-free version, it is covered separately on the Daredevil Hype page.
Build and design
Daredevil sums up the V.2's construction as "Still hand wired, still true bypass, still built in Chicago"1. True bypass means the pedal is out of the signal path entirely when switched off. The enclosure artwork is by Chicago musician and tattoo artist Peter Norman1.
Daredevil's own take on the circuit, from the product page:
"This is hands down my favorite FET boost."1
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Questions
Is the Daredevil HYPE Fet Boost V.2 true bypass?
Yes. Daredevil states the V.2 is still true bypass, and still hand wired and built in Chicago. True bypass means that when the pedal is off, your guitar's signal passes straight through without any buffering, which many players prefer on a pedalboard.
Does the Daredevil HYPE V.2 have a volume knob?
Yes. The Volume knob is the obvious addition on the V.2. The original Hype, released in 2020, had no external controls at all, only an internal trim pot. The 2026 update adds the Volume knob alongside bigger low end and a more open gain.
Where is the Daredevil HYPE Fet Boost made?
Daredevil builds the HYPE Fet Boost V.2 in Chicago. The maker describes it as hand wired, and the artwork on the enclosure is by Chicago musician and tattoo artist Peter Norman.
How much does the Daredevil HYPE Fet Boost V.2 cost?
The list price is $95.00 USD, as listed on Daredevil Pedals' own product page as of October 2026. The original Hype launched in 2020 at $89.
Where are the jacks on the Daredevil HYPE?
The V.2 uses side mounted jacks. Daredevil says it switched back to side mounting for ease of building and pedalboard routing, which keeps the pedal's footprint narrow on a board.
Sources (1)
- HYPE Fet Boost V.2, Daredevil Pedals
