The Original Powerhouse For Guitar Killswitches
These are for players who want another voice under their picking hand—FX nerds, modern metal players, experimental/noise heads, showmanship types, and DIY modders who like their guitars to do more than just sit there. The LED versions also double as a clean visual upgrade, adding a focused pop of color that looks as aggressive as it sounds.
A kill-switch momentarily mutes your signal while pressed, then resumes on release. Used rhythmically, it adds staccato chop, pulse, and contrast—another layer of dynamics and texture without needing another pedal.
Iron Age killswitches are intended for high-gain applications; on clean tones you’ll usually hear some pop and crackle, so if you live on a pristine clean channel, this probably isn’t the right mod for you.
Compatibility & Power
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Works with both active and passive pickups.
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LED versions require a battery (they can share your existing one if you already run actives).
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Non-LED versions need no power at all.
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Mini LED options are sized to drop into most existing potentiometer holes for a clean, often reversible mod.
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Latching toggle options are available for simple on/off power control.
If you’re comfortable with a drill and a soldering iron, our guides walk you through the process step by step. If you’re not wired that way, any decent tech can install one quickly—it’s a straightforward job once they see the wiring.
Why Iron Age
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Aircraft-grade aluminum housings
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Rated for 500,000 full presses
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Works with passive or active rigs; LED versions can share your existing battery
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Pre-wired by our trusted partner for fast installs
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LED rated for 40,000 hours of continuous use
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Thousands of successful installs; hundreds of verified reviews
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365-day warranty on all switches + real troubleshooting help
Build Note: Pre-wired by our long-time partner (same source since 2015), then individually inspected at Iron Age. We include the correct resistors and heat-shrink for clean installs, and back every switch with in-house troubleshooting support plus a 365-day, no-fuss replacement warranty. That's part of our Oath.
Have questions about our guitar kill-switches? Check out our FAQ + More FAQ
For installation guides, videos, or tips & tricks, see our kill-switch installation page
