NAMM 2026: Gator and Vertex Effects have done something that is a surprising oddity in the gear world as pedalboard and effects pedal builders come together for an all-new pedalboard design.
The Tampa, Florida firm, which makes everything from gig bags to amp stands for the working guitarist, has turned to Vertex founder Mason Marangella to turn their shared knowledge into the Vertex series of boards. It’s a surprise this kind of “unified pedalboard system” hasn’t been thought of before.
