{"title":"PREAMP","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"colour-box-v2","title":"COLOUR BOX V2","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREAMP \/ EQ \/ OVERDRIVE \/ DISTORTION \/ FUZZ \/ DI BOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2012, I had a crazy idea for a tone shaping device that had never been done before in the world of guitar pedals. I wanted to create an effects pedal that replicated the hard-to-achieve sounds of \"direct-in\" electric guitar recordings that I loved.  Bands like the Beatles, Spoon, Wilco, and Steely Dan had used this technique for years, but it was nearly impossible to recreate live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI wanted this pedal to transform my guitar rig into the tonal equivalent of a Neve studio console, and that was no small task. After lots of trial and error, experimentation, and re-works, this concept evolved into something far beyond what we had imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2014 as we filmed the first demo videos at Abbey Road Studios in London and this idea had evolved into the most unique product we had ever made. The Colour Box was a full-fledged studio-grade preamplifier, EQ, and distortion generator with multi-instrument compatibility. It did what I had always wanted it to do, but it did so much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn its release day, I wasn't quite sure how it would be accepted, but I knew that I loved it. As a few months went by, we saw something amazing begin to happen; this pedal was showing up in all types of environments. Producers, engineers, and artists were emailing us, tagging us on socials and showing how they had put the Colour Box to use. Studio vocals, live vocals, kick drums, acoustic guitars, bass, keys, overhead drums, stereo buses, room mics, synths, re-amps, and some incredibly large stage setups had it on almost every instrument! This unit can be heard on dozens of recordings from U2, Wilco, The National, Spoon, Collective Soul, Muse, the War on Drugs, and Phantogram amongst others. As proud of this pedal as we were, we wanted to make it better, so we did. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERSION 2 EMERGES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Colour Box V2 has all the same functionality of the V1 with many new and improved additions like expanded EQ controls, a Hi\/Lo switch for massive clean headroom, and the ability to pass phantom power to your condenser mics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe most significant improvements are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAddition of an Output transformer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSafely Passes 48V Phantom Power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEQ Shift Knobs for precision EQ control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHi\/Lo Switch for ultra clean headroom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% available clean signal even on acoustic guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSilent switching, aka no \"switch-pop\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRuns on standard 9V DC Neg power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES \u0026amp; CONTROLS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Gain section in red has three controls: Master, Pre-Vol, and Step. The Master volume controls the overall volume of the unit. The Pre-Vol controls the amount of gain between the two internal gain stages. This acts as a \"drive\" or \"gain\" control, adding more grit, distortion, and even fuzz as you increase the gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Step control increases the gain of each preamp stage in five stages. Rotating the Step knob from left-to-right will increase the gain by the following: 1st is +18 dB, 2nd is +23 dB, 3rd is +28 dB, 4th is +33 dB, 5th is +39 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Colour Box V2 has a new Hi \/ Lo switch to control the amount of clean headroom you have available. In the Lo mode, you will easily be able to get ultra clean sounds without breakup. Lo Mode is excellent for tone shaping when distortion is not needed. In the Hi mode, the Colour Box V2 will distort much more readily, giving you a broad spectrum of overdrive, distortion, and fuzz sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to the Hi \/ Lo gain switch, there is a -20dB pad switch on the right side of the Colour Box V2. This function only works when in XLR input mode and can help tame the volume for high output microphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMOST POWERFUL EQ YET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe EQ section in blue has three new Shift controls correlating to its standard Treble, Middle and Bass controls. The classically labeled EQ knobs adjust the amount of frequencies that get boosted and cut, while the Shift knobs adjust the range of frequencies that the Treble, Middle, and Bass knobs control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEQ Functions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTreble Knob\u003c\/strong\u003e - Cut\/Boost Control     +\/-15dB  flat at noon.  CCW cuts, CW boosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMiddle Knob \u003c\/strong\u003e- Cut\/Boost Control    +\/- 10dB  flat at noon.  CCW cuts, CW boosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBass Knob\u003c\/strong\u003e -   Cut\/Boost Control   +\/-15dB  flat at noon.  CCW cuts, CW boosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrequencies controlled by EQ Shift Knobs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTreble Shift \u003c\/strong\u003e- 2kHz to 30kHz –  CCW lowers the center Freq, CW raises the center Freq.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMiddle Shift \u003c\/strong\u003e- 150Hz to 2.4kHz –  CCW lowers the center Freq, CW raises the center Freq.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBass Shift \u003c\/strong\u003e- 20Hz to 440Hz –  CCW lowers the center Freq, CW raises the center Freq.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHi-Pass\u003c\/strong\u003e section is enabled by the toggle switch below the Hi-Pass knob. Just flip it up to engage the Hi-Pass knob. The HPF is a 2nd order 12dB per octave high pass filter. The -3dB cutoff freq (the frequency at which the filter starts to act) can be adjusted from 160Hz to 650Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eXLR AND OUTPUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Colour Box V2 has a combination XLR and 1\/4\" input jack to use either an instrument or microphone. Select your input with the input selector switch on the right side of the pedal labeled INST\/XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVERSION HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eV1 = Smaller enclosure; no “shift” EQ knobs; seven knobs total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eV2 = Larger enclosure; ten knobs total; added Hi\/Lo Toggle; passes phantom power. Output transformer addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE COLOUR BOX V2 RUNS ONLY ON STANDARD 9V DC NEGATIVE POWER (DO NOT PLUG IN ANYTHING GREATER THAN 9V) AND MEASURES 5.7” X 3.75” X 1.85\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JHS Pedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42317936263268,"sku":"CBOX","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/7122\/9028\/files\/JHSPedalsColourBoxV2.png?v=1698373484"},{"product_id":"clover","title":"CLOVER","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREAMP \/ EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn early 1984 BOSS released two strange new devices under the name “The Pocket Series”. One of those devices was the FA-1 FET Preamp and it quickly found its rightful place among the legends of tone when The Edge of U2 used it on the recording of “Unforgettable Fire” as well as placing it in his following touring rigs. The Clover Preamp\/Boost is our faithful interpretation of the FA-1 but with several additional features that we believe make this amazing circuit even better. You won’t want to be without your lucky tone-shaper at any gig!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTROLS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Clover has four standard controls and one rotary switch on the top. The Volume control allows you to set your volume at unity or as a boost to push your amp or dirt pedals. There are three EQ controls to give you tons of control to cut or boost Bass, Mids, and Treble. The rotary switch has three settings: Full EQ, No Mid, and No EQ. When set to Full EQ all three EQ controls are in operation, giving you full control over the full range of EQ available. The No Mid setting is an exact replica of the original FA-1, removing the ability to control the Mids and leaving them in a fixed setting. When in the No EQ mode all the EQ settings are removed and the Clover becomes a straight FET boost, perfect for pushing an amp. On the right side of the pedal there is a Low Cut dip switch. This removes some of the lows if you feel your tone is too muddy and can help you cut through a mix.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXLR OUTPUT CAPABILITIES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to the standard 1\/4” input and output, the Clover has an XLR output for using as an acoustic or bass preamp. These can be used individually or simultaneously if you want to go to a sound board or interface as well as an amplifier. The XLR output was designed with acoustic and bass players in mind as the Clover is a wonderful preamp that gives you a great amount of control over your sound. There is also a ground lift if you experience some hum when using the XLR output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEND ALL BE ALL\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Clover is an end all preamplifier \/ boost circuit for any electric, acoustic, or bass player. The EQ is simple, powerful and doesn’t allow a bad sound. No matter what style of music you play or amp that you use, the Clover will prove to be an indispensable tool.  While the Clover excels at being a preamp \/ boost for dirt pedals, the magic is in pushing your tube amplifier into natural overdrive. The EQ lets you hit the exact spot that your amp is naturally prone to give in at. Push your small wattage amp into natural rich overdrive and distortion or find sounds in your larger more powerful wattage amp that you have never heard before. Strat and Tele players can use the Clover to create extra punch, depth and dynamics that single coil pickups can’t normally achieve, while Les Paul and humbucker players can find clarity, bite and definition galore! From country, rock, metal and even acoustic… The Clover covers every base. Find your unforgettable tone with the luck of the Clover!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIN-DEPTH SPECS:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe XLR output is identical to the 1\/4” output.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHas up to +24dB of gain (X16.4) (EQ Flat).\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTreble +\/- 15dB shelving filter at 10kHz\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMiddle +\/- 15dB peaking filter at 1.3kHz\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBass +\/- 15dB shelving filter at 270Hz (3dB freq)\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eLo cut engaged -3dB point at 212Hz\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eInput impedance \u0026gt;1M ohm\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOutput impedance = 520ohms\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCurrent draw at idle = 45.5mA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS PEDAL REQUIRES STANDARD 9V DC NEGATIVE POWER, CONSUMES 45.5MA, AND MEASURES 2.6\"X4.8\"X1.6\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JHS Pedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42319806300260,"sku":"CV","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/7122\/9028\/files\/JHSPedalsClover.png?v=1698428142"},{"product_id":"haunting-mids","title":"HAUNTING MIDS","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREAMP \/ EQ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAre you on the search for scary good tone? Does your spine tingle at the thought of a tone that can cut through any mix like a butcher’s knife? Do you have nightmares about muddy guitars that lack clarity and create phantom lead lines that no one can hear? Well, don’t stand there frozen by fear, we here at JHS Pedals have a pedal that gives you the tone that has long eluded your white knuckled grasp: the Haunting Mids. The Haunting Mids is a frightfully effective Sweepable-Mids EQ Preamp that can turn any amp or pedal into a ghastly monster.  With it’s ability to sweep mids and then boost or scoop them, you can find the tone that haunts your imagination. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTROLS \u0026amp; FEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe controls on the Haunting Mids are Volume, Mids, Sweep, and a Lo\/Hi toggle. The Volume acts as a standard volume control to be able to set at unison or boost the signal. The Mids and Sweep controls work very closely together so you can find the perfect frequencies to boost or scoop mid frequencies. When the Mids knob is at 12 o'clock, no frequencies are boosted or scooped.  Turning the Mids knob to the left of 12 o'clock will begin to scoop out midrange frequencies, while turning the Mids knob to the right of 12 o'clock will begin to boost midrange frequencies. The Sweep knob controls what frequencies will be affected.  Sweep knob to the left will cause low-mids to be affected, while Sweep knob to the right will cause hi-mids to be affected.  The Lo\/Hi toggle is like a \"Q\" function and controls how sharp the frequency peak is that you’re affecting with the Mids knob.  \"Lo\" is a softer and wider peak for slightly subtler effect as you tweak the Mids\/Sweep knobs.  \"Hi\" is a sharper and steeper peak giving you a very pointed and defined effect as you tweak the Mids\/Sweep knobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pedal is fantastic on an almost-breaking-up amp to send it into midrange tube driven heaven, or with an overly scooped distortion to give you the bite you need to cut through with every \"djent,\" blues lick, rock riff, or lead line. It's also excellent for taming an overly mid-heavy amp or pedal rig.  The Haunting Mids is not an overdrive pedal, it’s a Mids pedal that when paired with an overdrive, will make you scream for more of this friendly ghost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e– Simple yet effective tool to boost\/cut the perfect amount of midrange frequencies.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e – Sweepable midrange frequency to find the perfect EQ to slice through any mix.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e – Turn any amp or pedal into a totally different ghastly monster.\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e – Don’t forget the Volume BOOOOOOst.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSo go and wake the undead with the ghostly sounds of the Haunting Mids! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Will boost +10dB with EQ flat\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - Total Harmonic Distortion 0.007%\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - Signal to noise ration 83dB\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - +\/- 15dB boost or cut\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - Sweepable center frequency from 400Hz to 7.5kHz\u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e - Switchable Q (LO-gentle broad, HI-peaking tight)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS PEDAL REQUIRES STANDARD 9V DC NEGATIVE POWER, CONSUMES 13MA, AND MEASURES 2.6\"X4.8\"X1.6\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JHS Pedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42319819178084,"sku":"","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/7122\/9028\/files\/JHSPedalsHauntingMids.png?v=1698429818"},{"product_id":"crayon","title":"CRAYON","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREAMP \/ DISTORTION \/ FUZZ\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLITTLE BROTHER TO THE COLOUR BOX\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe JHS Pedals Colour Box began with a simple idea: create a pedal that sounds like plugging directly into a vintage preamp and cranking it. No amp, no speaker, just DI goodness. Well, the Colour Box became much more as we got into designing it. Thus we decided it was time to pare it down and give guitar players and bass players a simplified version that gives you the distinct compressed overdrive and fuzz sounds you’ve heard on so many classic recordings. The Crayon is just that, a powerful little box that has all the color and characteristics of a vintage studio preamp when cranked.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCONTROLS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Crayon has controls for Master, Pre-Vol, Tilt, and a Hi-Pass toggle. The Master volume controls the overall volume of the unit, while the Pre-Vol acts as a gain control to go from a gritty preamp drive to over-the-top gated fuzz. These controls work together to create a ton of colorful tones that are extremely useful. The Tilt control is an active EQ where when set at 12 o’clock you have a flat EQ, while turning clockwise boosts highs and cuts bass, and turning counterclockwise boosts bass and cuts highs. This gives the Crayon the ability to be tailored to any rig for bass or guitar. The Hi-Pass toggle cuts your low end with a flick of the switch for the ability to cut through the mix or get lo-fi sounds. There is a dip switch on the right side of the pedal to choose either 200Hz or 750Hz cut for the Hi-Pass. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Preamp DI tones from low gain grit to gated fuzz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Active EQ for the perfect tones on bass or guitar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Hi-Pass for lo-fi AM radio sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e- Paint with all the colors of the wind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe JHS Pedals Crayon is without a doubt the brightest crayon in the box that will give your tone all the color you need!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS PEDAL REQUIRES STANDARD 9V DC NEGATIVE POWER, CONSUMES 15MA, AND MEASURES 2.6\"X4.8\"X1.6\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JHS Pedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42319837134948,"sku":"CY","price":199.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/7122\/9028\/files\/JHSPedalsCrayon.png?v=1698431282"},{"product_id":"colour-box-10","title":"COLOUR BOX 10","description":"\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2012, I had a crazy idea for a tone shaping device that had never been done before in the world of guitar pedals. I wanted to create an effects pedal that replicated the hard-to-achieve sounds of \"direct-in\" electric guitar recordings that I loved.  Bands like the Beatles, Spoon, Wilco, and Steely Dan had used this technique for years, but it was nearly impossible to recreate live.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI wanted this pedal to transform my guitar rig into the tonal equivalent of a Neve studio console, and that was no small task. After lots of trial and error, experimentation, and re-works, this concept evolved into something far beyond what we had imagined.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn 2014 as we filmed the first demo videos at Abbey Road Studios in London and this idea had evolved into the most unique product we had ever made. The Colour Box was a full-fledged studio-grade preamplifier, EQ, and distortion generator with multi-instrument compatibility. It did what I had always wanted it to do, but it did so much more!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOn its release day, I wasn't quite sure how it would be accepted, but I knew that I loved it. As a few months went by, we saw something amazing begin to happen; this pedal was showing up in all types of environments. Producers, engineers, and artists were emailing us, tagging us on socials and showing how they had put the Colour Box to use. Studio vocals, live vocals, kick drums, acoustic guitars, bass, keys, overhead drums, stereo buses, room mics, synths, re-amps, and some incredibly large stage setups had it on almost every instrument! This unit can be heard on dozens of recordings from U2, Wilco, The National, Spoon, Collective Soul, Muse, the War on Drugs, and Phantogram amongst others. As proud of this pedal as we were, we wanted to make it better, so we did. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVERSION 2 EMERGES\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Colour Box V2 has all the same functionality of the V1 with many new and improved additions like expanded EQ controls, a Hi\/Lo switch for massive clean headroom, and the ability to pass phantom power to your condenser mics. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe most significant improvements are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAddition of an Output transformer\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSafely Passes 48V Phantom Power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEQ Shift Knobs for precision EQ control\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHi\/Lo Switch for ultra clean headroom\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e100% available clean signal even on acoustic guitar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSilent switching, aka no \"switch-pop\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eRuns on standard 9V DC Neg power\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFEATURES \u0026amp; CONTROLS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Gain section in red has three controls: Master, Pre-Vol, and Step. The Master volume controls the overall volume of the unit. The Pre-Vol controls the amount of gain between the two internal gain stages. This acts as a \"drive\" or \"gain\" control, adding more grit, distortion, and even fuzz as you increase the gain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Step control increases the gain of each preamp stage in five stages. Rotating the Step knob from left-to-right will increase the gain by the following: 1st is +18 dB, 2nd is +23 dB, 3rd is +28 dB, 4th is +33 dB, 5th is +39 dB.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Colour Box V2 has a new Hi \/ Lo switch to control the amount of clean headroom you have available. In the Lo mode, you will easily be able to get ultra clean sounds without breakup. Lo Mode is excellent for tone shaping when distortion is not needed. In the Hi mode, the Colour Box V2 will distort much more readily, giving you a broad spectrum of overdrive, distortion, and fuzz sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn addition to the Hi \/ Lo gain switch, there is a -20dB pad switch on the right side of the Colour Box V2. This function only works when in XLR input mode and can help tame the volume for high output microphones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMOST POWERFUL EQ YET\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe EQ section in blue has three new Shift controls correlating to its standard Treble, Middle and Bass controls. The classically labeled EQ knobs adjust the amount of frequencies that get boosted and cut, while the Shift knobs adjust the range of frequencies that the Treble, Middle, and Bass knobs control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eEQ Functions\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTreble Knob\u003c\/strong\u003e - Cut\/Boost Control     +\/-15dB  flat at noon.  CCW cuts, CW boosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMiddle Knob \u003c\/strong\u003e- Cut\/Boost Control    +\/- 10dB  flat at noon.  CCW cuts, CW boosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBass Knob\u003c\/strong\u003e -   Cut\/Boost Control   +\/-15dB  flat at noon.  CCW cuts, CW boosts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFrequencies controlled by EQ Shift Knobs:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-rte-list=\"default\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTreble Shift \u003c\/strong\u003e- 2kHz to 30kHz –  CCW lowers the center Freq, CW raises the center Freq.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMiddle Shift \u003c\/strong\u003e- 150Hz to 2.4kHz –  CCW lowers the center Freq, CW raises the center Freq.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBass Shift \u003c\/strong\u003e- 20Hz to 440Hz –  CCW lowers the center Freq, CW raises the center Freq.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHi-Pass\u003c\/strong\u003e section is enabled by the toggle switch below the Hi-Pass knob. Just flip it up to engage the Hi-Pass knob. The HPF is a 2nd order 12dB per octave high pass filter. The -3dB cutoff freq (the frequency at which the filter starts to act) can be adjusted from 160Hz to 650Hz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eXLR AND OUTPUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe Colour Box V2 has a combination XLR and 1\/4\" input jack to use either an instrument or microphone. Select your input with the input selector switch on the right side of the pedal labeled INST\/XLR.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eVERSION HISTORY\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eV1 = Smaller enclosure; no “shift” EQ knobs; seven knobs total.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eV2 = Larger enclosure; ten knobs total; added Hi\/Lo Toggle; passes phantom power. Output transformer addition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTHE COLOUR BOX V2 RUNS ONLY ON STANDARD 9V DC NEGATIVE POWER (DO NOT PLUG IN ANYTHING GREATER THAN 9V) AND MEASURES 5.7” X 3.75” X 1.85\"\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"JHS Pedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44608312705124,"sku":"CB10","price":449.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/7122\/9028\/files\/ColourBox3DRender.png?v=1729869550"},{"product_id":"424-gain-stage","title":"424 GAIN STAGE","description":"\u003ch4 dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePREAMP \/ DISTORTION \/ OVERDRIVE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 424 Gain Stage gives all the elastic, lo-fi tone inspired by a guitar being plugged straight into a vintage 424 multi-track recorder.  With the 424 Gain Stage pedal, you can easily integrate the rubbery clean tones, high head room, and smashed out fuzz that’s being repopularized by today’s emerging guitarists.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-track recorders were made famous in the ‘80s and ‘90s, and gave musicians and songwriters the ability to bring our songs to life from the comfort of our cluttered bedrooms. These devices meant for home studios eventually found their way onto hit records like Springsteen’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNebraska, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Wu-Tang Clan’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnter the Wu-Tang, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand Spoon’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGimme Fiction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Many of the vocal parts and fuzzy guitar tracks on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGimme Fiction \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– a huge inspiration for the creation of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jhspedals.mom\/collections\/all-products\/products\/colour-box-10\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour Box \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– were actually recorded on a vintage multi-track unit. Since hearing those recordings, the 424 Gain Stage has been brewing in the background, and now we’re proud to bring it to you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this historically accurate recreation, \u003cstrong\u003ewe perfectly replicated the original 424 MKI circuit using the original UPC4570 and NJM4565 op-amps\u003c\/strong\u003e and all the original controls, which is crucial for recreating the unique character that makes the old units sound so good.  The 424 MKI's gain controls–trim, channel volume, \u0026amp; master volume–all work in tandem for dialing up your desired tone and can be further refined with the Low and High EQ settings. In addition, our unit offers a ¼” output alongside a balanced XLR output (DI out) for ultimate flexibility in any situation, live or studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 424 Gain Stage as a DI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoing DI will give you the exact same unparalleled gooey texture and lo-fi fuzz you get when plugging directly into a 424 without the hassle of dragging around your beloved vintage unit. Leave it on your recording desk for easy access. If you want to get fancy,  you can toss an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jhspedals.mom\/products\/active-a-b-y\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive A\/B\/Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e switcher at the end of your rig and send the A output to your amp and the B output to the JHS 424 Gain Stage input, then XLR output of the pedal directly into your mixer or interface. This way, you can flip between your amp and the 424 Gain Stage easily or play through both at the same time. Give it a try! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 424 Gain Stage with an Amp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlugging a vintage 424 unit into your amp is quite a feat. In this pedal format, you can easily integrate the tone of the 424 with the saturation of your favorite amp. This adds a whole new quality to the tone and gives the ability to stack it with your other pedals. Use it as a gain stage to boost your signal, a unique and colorful new overdrive sound, or push the gain knobs into full-on overloaded and broken fuzz. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCONTROLS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVOLUME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Corresponds to 424 MKI's Master) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Controls the output volume. 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