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Description
Meet the JHS Pulp N' Peel V4, a truly transparent compressor pedal that does more than you'd expect. It's not just about compression; it's about offering you control. With its smooth parallel compression circuit, you can blend in your preferred balance of compressed and uncompressed signals, giving you the power to shape your sound to perfection. Want to add a touch of grit to your tone? The integrated Dirt mini toggle lets you do just that, effortlessly dialing in the right amount of grind to cut through the mix.
The Pulp N' Peel V4 doesn't just maintain your instrument's natural attack, it enhances it, adding a professional polish to every chord and note that blooms from your amplifier. With an impressively low noise floor, your sound remains clean and focused, while the improved headroom and output on the volume control give you greater dynamic range.
Whether you're a bassist going direct or a guitarist running this pedal on your board, the Pulp N' Peel V4 has you covered. With standard 1/4" and balanced XLR outputs, it's flexible enough to handle any setup. Stage or studio, home or on the road, this pedal has the connectivity to be your go-to compressor anywhere and everywhere.
Key Features:
- Smooth parallel compression circuit for blending compressed and uncompressed signals
- Dirt mini toggle for adding a touch of grit to your tone
- Maintains instrument's natural attack with a very low noise floor
- Improved headroom and output on the volume control
- Standard 1/4" and balanced XLR outputs
- Active EQ control that cuts or boosts high end
- Parallel Blend control for balancing your compressed and uncompressed signals
- Low-profile gain control located on the side of the pedal
- High-quality buffer switch allows true-bypass or buffered operation for driving long cable runs.
Product specs
| Pedal Type | Compressor, EQ |
| Analog/Digital | Analog |
| Inputs | 1 x 1/4" |
| Outputs | 1 x 1/4", 1 x XLR (DI out) |
| Bypass Switching | Buffered Soft-touch Switching |
| Power Source | 9V DC power supply required (sold separately) |
| Power Usage | 100mA |
| Height | 1.6" |
| Width | 2.6" |
| Depth | 4.8" |
| Weight | 0.59 lbs. |
FAQs
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What type of compression does the JHS Pulp N' Peel V4 offer?
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The JHS Pulp N' Peel V4 provides a natural, transparent compression that enhances your guitar's tone without sacrificing clarity or definition, making it ideal for both subtle and pronounced effects.
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Can the JHS Pulp N' Peel V4 be used as a DI box?
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Yes, the JHS Pulp N' Peel V4 features an XLR output, allowing it to function as a direct injection (DI) box for connecting directly to a mixing console or audio interface.
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Does the JHS Pulp N' Peel V4 require a specific power supply?
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The JHS Pulp N' Peel V4 requires a 9V DC power supply with a minimum of 100mA current, which is sold separately.
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How does the buffered soft-touch switching benefit the JHS Pulp N' Peel V4?
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The buffered soft-touch switching ensures that your signal remains strong and clear, even with long cable runs, while providing silent on/off operation.
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Is the JHS Pulp N' Peel V4 suitable for both guitar and bass?
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Yes, the JHS Pulp N' Peel V4 is designed to work well with both electric guitars and basses, offering versatile tone shaping for a variety of musical styles.
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Reviews
PROS
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Enhances tone without coloring it, keeping sound true and clean
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Versatile EQ and blend controls for fine-tuning sound
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Built-in buffer circuit saves pedalboard space and improves signal
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Works well with both guitar and bass, providing tight low end and clear highs
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Subtle to extreme compression options, easily adjustable
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Includes a dirt switch for added tonal flexibility
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Ideal for balancing different guitars' outputs in live/studio settings
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Transparent operation, perfect for acoustic guitars too
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Simplifies tone shaping without overwhelming with knobs and LEDs
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Can double as a preamp or booster
CONS
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Dirt switch considered fragile by some users
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May not produce a noticeable effect on certain instruments, as expected from demos
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Lack of gain reduction LED's and ratio knobs might be a downside for some
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Does not deliver a pronounced "Country Sound" for some users
Owner Insights
We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about JHS Pulp N' Peel V4.
Features and functionality
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The EQ knob is flat at noon, with bass boost/treble cut to the left and bass cut/treble boost to the right.
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Owners have expressed a desire for the distortion to have an actual knob rather than a switch, indicating room for more precise control.
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Users note the potential for an expression pedal to control the Rat function, enhancing stage appeal and dynamic control.
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Use cases and applications
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The JHS Pulp N' Peel V4 is highly effective as a bass DI box, particularly benefiting bass tones with its compression and dirt features.
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It's reported that the Pulp N' Peel V4 can serve as a minimalistic, grab-and-go setup for classic rock/hard rock cover bands with just a tuner and the pedal.
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Achieves an "amp compressing and on the edge" sound with compression high and blend at noon, ideal for dynamic players seeking fuller, punchier notes.
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For a Steely Dan type clean with edge, users experiment with the Rat distortion, though some find it better without distortion for clarity.
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Build quality
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The XLR line out is placed on the left side, which is inconvenient as compression is often the first in the signal chain.
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User experience
Comparisons
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The blend knob allows for maintaining dry signal presence, a feature not available in traditional compressors like the Dyna Comp.
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Compared to Cali76 Deluxe, the Pulp N' Peel offers simplicity without obsessing over attack/release settings, appealing to those preferring straightforward operation.
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Value and pricing
Critic Reviews
4.5 out of 5
Based on 2 Reviews and 10 Ratings
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At last a great compression pedal
I've been looking for a good compression pedal for a long time. I tried a bunch of them, some very famous ones, but never found anything perfect. And then I got this one, which I have to say is brilliant. Finally a pedal that does exactly what you ask for. It doesn't change your sound at all, it just makes it better, and is very easy to use.
Subtle, clean compression. Love it.
I bought this compressor after hearing great reviews and demos of it. I play bass through an Ashdown CTM-300 all tube head and didn't want a pedal to squash the signal too much. The Pulp n Peel's Blend and EQ knobs really helped me dial in helping my mix have a fatter low end and clear highs without sounding squashed or synthetic. I run it almost constantly.
Perfect for bass players looking to maintain the sound of their amps, but wanting to subtly enhance your tone.
Artist usage
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Mike used JHS Pulp N' Peel on his "terzo tour 2024" with il sogno del marinaio. He mentioned it in his blog on May 15.
She talks about her gear in the video. You can clearly see the JHS Pulp N' Peel at 34:39
In this photo you can Jonas Swanson's pedalboard from the most recent backseat lovers tour. The orange pedal in the top right is the JHS Pulp n Peel v4.
At 2:04 in this video from Guitarist, Joanne Shaw Taylor discusses her JHS Pulp N' Peel V4:
Uh JHS. This is new to me. This is a delay pedal, sorry, compression pedal that we've just recently added this week. Just kind of warm up my tone a little bit, but absolutely loving it so far.
At the timestamp 35:01 in the video titled "EPIC HOME STUDIO Setup 2022 | Butch Walker (studio tour)" by Andrew Masters on YouTube, a JHS Pulp N' Peel V4 compressor pedal is clearly visible in the mixing area of singer and guitarist Butch Walker.
In a photo of Ben Phillips' pedalboard, a range of JHS pedals is visible, including the JHS Pulp N' Peel V4, which was used during a live performance on the Conan O’Brien show.
In this Instagram post you can see a JHS Pulp N' Peel on Joey's board and can tell it's a V4 due to the control layout.
This is based on Rob Pope's pedalboard from the bGet Up Kids show on 3/12/20 at the Amityville Music Hall.
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