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Description
Crank your amp into legendary territory with the JHS Charlie Brown V4 Overdrive Effects Pedal. Designed to channel the essence of the Marshall JTM45, this pedal transforms your setup into a vintage rock powerhouse. Whether you're yearning for the classic crunch of the '60s or the searing tones of a cranked amp, the Charlie Brown V4 delivers with style and precision.
This "amp-in-a-box" is equipped with a Marshall-style 3-band tone stack, allowing for nuanced control over Bass, Middle, and Treble frequencies. This feature ensures that your tone is as tailored as it is iconic, capable of going from silky smooth to raw and gritty with a simple twist of the Drive knob. The pedal's responsive nature means it interacts with your guitar's volume like a true amp, giving you the flexibility to manage gain levels without sacrificing clarity.
Ideal for both stage and studio, the Charlie Brown V4 works seamlessly with other overdrive pedals, providing a palette of textures that can be stacked and sculpted to perfection. Whether you're chasing the authentic Woman Tone or crafting your signature sound, this pedal is your ticket to tonal nirvana.
Key Features:
- Emulates the classic Marshall JTM45 amp sound
- Marshall-style 3-band EQ for precise tone shaping
- Drive and Volume controls mimic a master volume amp head
- Interactive tone controls for Bass, Middle, and Treble
- Active EQ boosts and cuts selected frequencies
- Perfect for stacking with other overdrive pedals for varied tones
- Reacts dynamically to your guitar's volume for versatile gain control
Product specs
| Pedal Type | Overdrive |
| Analog/Digital | Analog |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" (instrument) |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| True Bypass | Yes |
| Power Source | 9V DC power supply required (sold separately) |
| Power Usage | 100mA |
| Height | 1.6" |
| Width | 2.6" |
| Depth | 4.8" |
| Weight | 0.62 lbs. |
FAQs
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What kind of tones can I expect from the JHS Charlie Brown V4 Overdrive pedal?
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The JHS Charlie Brown V4 delivers classic British overdrive tones reminiscent of a Marshall JTM45 amp, providing a warm, dynamic drive that's perfect for rock and blues genres.
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Does the JHS Charlie Brown V4 Overdrive pedal have true bypass?
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Yes, the JHS Charlie Brown V4 features true bypass, ensuring that your guitar's tone remains uncolored when the pedal is not engaged.
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What power supply do I need for the JHS Charlie Brown V4 Overdrive pedal?
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The JHS Charlie Brown V4 requires a 9V DC power supply, which is sold separately, with a power usage of 100mA.
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Can the JHS Charlie Brown V4 Overdrive pedal be used with a bass guitar?
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While primarily designed for electric guitars, the JHS Charlie Brown V4 can also be used with bass guitars, though tonal preferences may vary based on individual setups.
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What controls are available on the JHS Charlie Brown V4 Overdrive pedal?
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The JHS Charlie Brown V4 features Volume, Drive, Bass, Mids, and Treble controls, allowing you to shape your overdrive sound with precision and emulate a full Marshall-style tone stack.
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Reviews
PROS
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Authentic 1960s Marshall JTM45 sound at a lower volume
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Excellent 3-band EQ for detailed tone shaping
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Amp-like response and feel, comparable to high-end amps
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Versatile for blues, classic rock, and country genres
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Stacks well with other overdrive and distortion pedals
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Provides a warm, classic overdrive without excessive gain
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Made in the USA, ensuring quality craftsmanship
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Great headroom for driving an amp into overdrive
CONS
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Volume knob has limited headroom, requiring high settings for unity gain
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Not suitable for high-gain needs without additional pedals
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Less effective when placed after a buffer in the signal chain
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about JHS Charlie Brown.
Features and functionality
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The Charlie Brown V.4 has a three-band EQ tone stack, offering a more open and less high-gain 60’s/70’s Marshall tone, responsive to pick attack and volume changes.
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The Angry Charlie's active three-band EQ contrasts with the Charlie Brown's Box of Rock-inspired tone, offering different sound shaping capabilities.
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Owners appreciate the pedal's ability to maintain tonal integrity and sculpt sound with additional gain or EQ, making it perfect for stacking with other pedals.
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Comparisons
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The Charlie Brown is likened to the Zvex Box of Rock, while the Angry Charlie is closer to a modified Marshall Guv'nor, with more gain and bass.
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The Charlie Brown is designed to emulate the Marshall JTM45, while the Angry Charlie targets the JCM800, highlighting their distinct tonal intentions.
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Users have replaced the OCD pedal with the Charlie Brown V4, citing its superior performance for low gain Marshall sounds and rhythm settings.
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User experience
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Owners transitioning from Angry Charlie to Charlie Brown appreciate the latter's ability to deliver hot cleans to medium crunch, complementing higher gain pedals.
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Owners often note that the Angry Charlie's gain needs to be fully reduced for certain applications, suggesting the Charlie Brown as a more versatile alternative.
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Use cases and applications
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The pedal shines with clean amps, providing a classic Marshall sound that is ideal for coloring guitar tones, especially effective with neck pickups.
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The Charlie Brown is better suited for users seeking a lower gain range to boost fuzz pedals like the Hizumitas without overwhelming the signal.
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The Charlie Brown V4 excels as an edge of breakup pedal, providing harmonically rich tones ideal for blues, especially when paired with a dimed Fuzz Face.
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When paired with a '65 Princeton Reverb Reissue (PRRI), the pedal adds a slight grit and sparkle, becoming an essential component of a main blues tone.
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Critic Reviews
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Based on 2 Reviews and 6 Ratings
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Gorgeus sound!
That's a really great transparent overdrive base on Marshall JTM45. There is not much gain - but this is quite enough for cool overdrive.
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Pedalboard used in conjunction with Marshall:
"My live ‘board is pretty simple - essentially just a tuner, an octave pedal, and a couple of subtle boost pedals. 90% of the core sound is from the guitar and amp, then a clean boost is used just to push the amp a bit harder into overdrive. I use the guitar volume for most of the tonal variations.
Main pedals used are as follows:
Free The Tone FINAL BOOSTER - Fantastic clean boost… the great thing is when set at zero and kicking it in there no tonal/level change whatsoever - it only adds to what’s already there. Has a nice natural sounding buffer in it too.
Sonic Research ST-200 Tuner - Accurate and reliable strobe tuner that works great especially for the ‘half a step down’ tuning I use. Easy to see on dark stages too!
T-Rex ALBERTA - Nice subtle tubescreamer type pedal, smoother and warmer sounding than the classic TS pedals. Normally just kicked in now and then with the Strat.
T-Rex OCTAVIUS Octave pedal with switchable clean boost - This is great and is used mostly with the old cello slide guitar. The guitar has a really low output so the extra boost on here works perfectly to beef things back up.
Voodoo Lab PEDAL POWER 2 PLUS - Silent, super reliable and efficient power supply!
Brightonion Pedals TRUE BYPASS LOOPER - Any pedals that aren’t true bypass run through this, plus it keeps things nice and easy to switch on and off during a gig as every thing is at the front!
Other pedals I use now and then: Klon Centaur, JHS Charlie Brown, Free The Tone Red Jasper, ZVEX Box Of Rock"
-Aynsley Lister
The JHS Charlie Brown pedal can be seen on Jay de la Cueva's pedalboard during the Machaca Fest 2018 performance with Moderatto, as captured in an image by Guitar Gear.
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According to this pedalboard photo of Minette, he is also using the overdrive pedal.
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