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Description

The TacoBolt is a recreation of a broken SuperBolt, an amp-in-a-box pedal meant to give you the sounds of an old Supro amp.

Described as “somewhere between a fuzz and a blown-out Tweed amp” – the result of internal bias trim pots that had never been properly adjusted – the TacoBolt is limited to just 500 units and is now completely sold out.

Product specs

Brand JHS
Model TacoBolt
Finish Blue
Year 2024
Made In United States
Categories Overdrive and Boost Pedals
Color Family Blue
Pedal Format Standard
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What is the JHS Tacobolt?

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Reviews

PROS

  • Exceptional sound quality with a unique roar between tele and Milkman Beekeeper

  • Limited edition status may increase collector value over time

  • Versatile sound that earned a spot on pedalboards

  • Distinctive Taco Bolt logo adds visual appeal

CONS

  • Sensitive input may not work well with cheap cables or weak pickups

  • Does not match promotional video sound or texture

  • Tone may rely heavily on specific guitar and technique

Owner Insights

We analyzed real musician discussions from forums and Reddit to find what players love, question, and tweak about JHS TacoBolt.

Comparisons

  • The EHX Ripped Speaker is suggested to replicate the TacoBolt tone, with potential modding to achieve similar sounds.

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Mods and upgrades

  • PedalPCB is developing a PCB allowing users to switch between Super Bolt and Taco Bolt settings using trimpots.

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  • Adjusting the trimpots on a Super Bolt to specific TGP-posted voltages can mimic the Taco Bolt sound.

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  • Using a voltage sag box offers similar tones to the Taco Bolt, though not as precise as trimmer adjustments.

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Value and pricing

  • The Taco Bolt's rarity has led to surging resale prices, making modding a cost-effective alternative.

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Setup and maintenance

  • Adjusting Superbolt's trim pots to Taco Bolt's TP1, TP2, and TP3 voltages (6.90, 9.32, 0.627) closely matches their sounds.

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Features and functionality

  • Bias points on the Superbolt board can be used for accurate trim pot adjustments to replicate Taco Bolt settings.

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Use cases and applications

  • Higher gain settings on the Superbolt's blue channel can replicate Taco Bolt tones effectively.

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Mason Stoops

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Mason's signature Tacobolt is visible in a December 2019 Facebook post, captioned "Last pedalboard of the decade for this next run w/ Jackson Browne. Secret stereo. @jacksonaudio bloom stays on. Loving the new @keeleyelectronics eccos! Usual suspects otherwise. @ Los Angeles, California".

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