StewMac and Scotti Hill Turn a Rangemaster-Inspired Boost Into the Hooligan DIY Kit
The $109.99 kit gives first-time pedal builders an eight-position treble-boost circuit developed with the Skid Row guitarist.
Oct 3, 2026
Credit: StewMac (via source)
StewMac has teamed with Skid Row guitarist Scotti Hill on the Hooligan Boost Pedal Kit, a beginner-friendly build based on the character of a Dallas Rangemaster. Its eight-position Range control moves the emphasis from focused treble bite toward fuller-frequency boost, while the Volume control can push the circuit from a lift in level into overdrive.
The $109.99 kit is offered with either a bare enclosure or a white enclosure carrying Hill's Hooligan graphic. StewMac says the package includes the parts, hardware and step-by-step instructions needed for a first pedal project, turning a classic boost idea into a hands-on entry point for players who want to learn how stompboxes go together.
Credit: YouTube
Why it matters
It is both a practical new boost and an accessible DIY project tied to a recognizable hard-rock player, with enough control range to move beyond a one-sound vintage clone.
From Guitar News to Guitar Progress
Discover it here. Learn how it works. Practice it until it's yours.
Today's focus in Practice: Technique — Clean hands. Clear sound.
Related
Fender Refreshes Its American Professional Flagship Series With V-Mod III Pickups
The 10-model update spans Stratocaster, Telecaster, offset and bass families, pairing revised electronics with new bridge and control details.
Oct 14, 2026
Walrus Audio Rebuilds Lore and Fable as Stereo MKII Ambient Pedals
Both $349.99 pedals add stereo processing, MIDI, expression control and 127 MIDI-accessible presets to their multi-algorithm soundscape designs.
Oct 14, 2026
Jade Electric Adds Clean Blend and Two-Band EQ to the Blackboard Outlaw Overdrive
The $175 Bakersfield-built pedal is designed to retain pick attack while moving from a clean push to a more forceful overdrive.
Oct 14, 2026
Sonic Research and MXR Bring the M400 Turbo Tuner to Wider Distribution
The true-strobe pedal combines ±0.02-cent accuracy, a switchable buffer and USB programmability in a compact $149.99 enclosure.
Oct 14, 2026