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Description

When it comes to versatile overdrive effects, the JHS Sweet Tea pedal is a true maestro, seamlessly blending two iconic sounds into one compact design. On the left, you'll find the Angry Charlie circuit, renowned for its high-gain, Marshall-esque overdrive that delivers a robust and crunchy tone, perfect for cutting through the mix. To the right, the JHS 808 circuit offers a classic Tubescreamer-inspired overdrive, providing that creamy, midrange punch that guitarists crave.

This pedal is a gigging guitarist's dream, offering the ability to switch between two distinct tonal worlds or even combine them for a unique, hybrid sound. Whether you're looking to add some grit to your rhythm parts or a soaring lead tone, the Sweet Tea provides flexibility in spades. Its intuitive layout makes it easy to dial in your perfect sound quickly, without getting lost in a sea of knobs and switches.

Constructed with the gigging musician in mind, the Sweet Tea is built to withstand the rigors of live performance, ensuring that your tone stays consistent night after night. It's an ideal choice for musicians who need reliable, high-quality overdrive without the hassle of managing multiple pedals.

Key Features:

  • Dual overdrive circuits: Angry Charlie and JHS 808
  • High-gain, Marshall-like overdrive on one side
  • Classic Tubescreamer-inspired overdrive on the other
  • Ability to combine both circuits for a hybrid sound
  • Durable construction for live performance reliability

Product specs

Brand JHS
Model Sweet Tea V1
Finish Bronze
Year 2010 - 2011
Made In United States
Categories Distortion Pedals, Overdrive and Boost Pedals
Pedal Format Standard

FAQs

What type of overdrive tones can the JHS Sweet Tea V1 produce?

The JHS Sweet Tea V1 is designed to deliver a wide range of overdrive tones, from light breakup and bluesy warmth to heavier rock and grind, making it versatile for various genres.

Does the JHS Sweet Tea V1 work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?

Yes, the JHS Sweet Tea V1 is compatible with both single-coil and humbucker pickups, allowing it to perform well with different guitar configurations.

Is the JHS Sweet Tea V1 suitable for live performances?

The JHS Sweet Tea V1 is well-suited for live performances due to its robust build and ability to produce a wide range of overdrive sounds, making it versatile for different musical settings.

Can the JHS Sweet Tea V1 be powered by a standard 9V power supply?

Yes, the JHS Sweet Tea V1 requires a standard 9V power supply for operation, which is common for most pedalboards and effects setups.

How does the JHS Sweet Tea V1 compare to other overdrive pedals?

The JHS Sweet Tea V1 stands out due to its dual overdrive capabilities, offering a combination of medium-to-high gain sounds, which provides more tonal flexibility compared to single overdrive pedals.

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Owner Insights

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Features and functionality

  • The Angry Charlie side emulates a JCM800, offering a clean, high headroom sound that can be pushed for a classic "brown sound."

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  • The Moonshine side functions as a modified 808 Tube Screamer, ideal for pairing with the Angry Charlie to create a standout lead solo tone.

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  • The Sweet Tea V3 is noted for having less noise on the Moonshine side compared to a TS9, contributing to a cleaner sound.

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Use cases and applications

  • Works well with clean set amps, allowing users to derive their primary tones directly from the pedal.

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  • The Angry Charlie side can transition from a raunchy boost to heavy dirt, offering versatility for different musical styles.

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Comparisons

  • Some prefer the Sweet Tea over the Double Barrel V4 for its tonal versatility, capturing both JCM800 and Tube Screamer characteristics.

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  • The Sweet Tea V3 is highlighted for its superior flexibility over initial expectations, providing more tonal range than anticipated.

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User experience

  • Owners appreciate the pedal's compact design, integrating two distinct overdrive circuits without occupying excessive pedalboard space.

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alvizha

Great Marshall-kind of tone in a box

The left side of this pedal is call angry-Charlie which is more or less similar to the crunch box by MI Audio, however, the gain knob and tone knob feels quite different for me, with a wider range of gain and brightness, what you can expect is going through a Super Lead, Plexi kind of mid-gain amp to JCM800, the legendary hard rock tone. I personally use the 808 circuit on right side to give an extra kick to the angry-charlie for soloing, adding a bit more drive and compression, thats all I need for my band Yaushis.

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Great high-gain distortion. The right channel is the perfect step between heave and clean. Really a great pedal

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See how Junkie XL uses JHS Sweet Tea

Junkie XL

Composer, Music Producer

Tiësto vs. Junkie XL

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Junkie XL owns a JHS Sweet Tea overdrive effects pedal, as listed on Reverb.com in November 2020 under the caption "JHS Iced Tea Owned by Junkie XL."

See how Theresa Wayman uses JHS Sweet Tea

Theresa Wayman

Singer, Guitarist

Warpaint

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At 19:02 you can see the pedal.

See how Brendan Lukens uses JHS Sweet Tea

Brendan Lukens

Singer, Guitarist

Modern Baseball

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The header of this article features an live photo of the band that showcases Brendan's pedalboard, where this pedal can be seen.

See how Dave Depper uses JHS Sweet Tea

Dave Depper

Guitarist, Keyboardist

Death Cab for Cutie

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In this photo, Depper's JHS Sweet Tea pedal is visible.

See how Max Michael Helyer uses JHS Sweet Tea

Max Michael Helyer

Guitarist

You Me At Six

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On his main distortion, Max uses a JHS Sweet Tea. He uses this so as to make his settings on the amplifier more simplistic.

See how Diego Castillio uses JHS Sweet Tea

Diego Castillio

Guitarist, DJ

Sandwich

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In this Instagram post by Diego Castillio, he showed his pedalboard set up by GearDropPH.

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