The JHS Crayon distills the bold, character-rich sound of a driven vintage studio preamp into a compact and easy-to-use pedal. Inspired by the feel of plugging straight into classic recording gear and turning it up, the Crayon delivers everything from lightly compressed grit to thick, saturated fuzz—all without the need for an amp or cabinet.
Designed for both guitar and bass, the Crayon offers a wide range of tones thanks to its interactive control set. The Master knob sets the overall output level, while Pre-Vol determines how hard the preamp is pushed, moving smoothly from touch-sensitive drive to aggressive, gated textures. An active Tilt EQ allows you to shape your tone quickly, balancing lows and highs to fit any rig or mix. The Hi-Pass switch trims low frequencies for added clarity, mix-cutting focus, or intentionally lo-fi textures, with internal options to fine-tune the cutoff point.
Whether used as a tone-shaping preamp, a gritty overdrive, or a fuzz-leaning color box, the JHS Crayon brings classic studio character and creative flexibility to any pedalboard.
Specs:
Type: Overdrive
Circuitry: Analog
Controls: Master, Pre-Vol, Tilt; Hi-Pass Switch
Footswitches: 1
Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (Instrument)
Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
Power: 9V DC Power Supply Required (Sold Separately)
The JHS Crayon distills the bold, character-rich sound of a driven vintage studio preamp into a compact and easy-to-use pedal. Inspired by the feel of plugging straight into classic recording gear and turning it up, the Crayon delivers everything from lightly compressed grit to thick, saturated fuzz—all without the need for an amp or cabinet.
Designed for both guitar and bass, the Crayon offers a wide range of tones thanks to its interactive control set. The Master knob sets the overall output level, while Pre-Vol determines how hard the preamp is pushed, moving smoothly from touch-sensitive drive to aggressive, gated textures. An active Tilt EQ allows you to shape your tone quickly, balancing lows and highs to fit any rig or mix. The Hi-Pass switch trims low frequencies for added clarity, mix-cutting focus, or intentionally lo-fi textures, with internal options to fine-tune the cutoff point.
Whether used as a tone-shaping preamp, a gritty overdrive, or a fuzz-leaning color box, the JHS Crayon brings classic studio character and creative flexibility to any pedalboard.
Specs:
Type: Overdrive
Circuitry: Analog
Controls: Master, Pre-Vol, Tilt; Hi-Pass Switch
Footswitches: 1
Inputs: 1 x 1/4" (Instrument)
Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
Power: 9V DC Power Supply Required (Sold Separately)
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