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Joyo JF-14 American Sound

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Unleash the power of vintage-inspired tone with the Joyo JF-14 American Sound. Crafted with care, this overdrive pedal is designed to replicate the classic, organic tone of a '57 Fender Deluxe. With its three-band EQ, drive, and level control, this pedal offers a range of tonal possibilities that will revolutionize your sound. Additionally, its large-box design is a testament to its durability and quality. The Joyo American Sound Overdrive combines affordability with timeless tone, making it a must-have for any serious musician.

Key Features:

Designed to emulate the warm, organic overdrive tone of a '57 Fender Deluxe
Equipped with a three-band EQ for fine-tuning your sound
Drive and level control for a range of tonal possibilities
Large-box design for enhanced durability and quality
Combines top-notch tone with an affordable price tag

Product specs

Brand	Joyo
Model	JF-14 American Sound
Finish	Orange
Year	2010s
Made In	China
Categories	Distortion Pedals, Overdrive and Boost Pedals

FAQs

What amp sound does the Joyo JF-14 American Sound emulate?: The Joyo JF-14 American Sound emulates the sound of a Fender 57 Deluxe amplifier, offering a range of tones from clean to driven.
Can the Joyo JF-14 American Sound be used with a bass guitar?: Yes, the Joyo JF-14 can be used with a bass guitar, although it is primarily designed for electric guitars. It can add a unique tonal character to bass sounds.
Does the Joyo JF-14 American Sound require a power supply?: The Joyo JF-14 can be powered by a 9V DC adapter or a 9V battery, drawing a current of 3mA.
Is the Joyo JF-14 American Sound suitable for live performances?: Yes, the Joyo JF-14 is suitable for live performances, providing versatile amp simulation that can enhance your stage sound through a PA system.
How does the Joyo JF-14 American Sound differ from other amp simulators?: The Joyo JF-14 American Sound is known for its ability to replicate the classic Fender Tweed sound, offering a wide tonal range and dynamic response, making it a popular choice for those seeking vintage American amp tones.

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Philip Joyce - Joyo American sound with overdrives

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PROS

Wide tone controls allow clean to distortion range
Excellent value for the price, affordable
Can be used for direct recording or live without an amp
Compliments drives well when placed late in the chain
Adds unique character to guitar sound through PA
Delivers authentic Fender tones and drives
Functions well as an overdrive and AMP emulator
3-band EQ helps shape overdrive effectively
Versatile for various genres: rock, country, pop
Compact and robust for live gigs on tight stages

CONS

Lacks cab sim on/off switch for added versatility
Can produce noise, especially at high settings
High gain settings may introduce hiss and clipping
Not a true Fender modeler despite marketing claims
Some users report degradation of natural guitar sound

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It’s noted as based on the Tech 21 Blonde, with users finding suggested settings for this model helpful for the Joyo.
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Owners express curiosity about how the Joyo American Sound compares to Joyo's Bantamp series, which feature tube preamps and solid-state power sections.
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The Joyo American Sound's clipping is noted to be slightly harder compared to the Fender Tonemaster and Boss GT1000, potentially due to real sag when using a battery.
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Users have replaced more expensive gear like Strymon Iridium with the Joyo due to its comparable performance at a fraction of the cost.
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Owners compare it to the Simplifier for more features like headphone and stereo outputs, while some prefer the Joyo for its simplicity and sound quality.
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Reverb and delay effects can be placed either before or after the pedal, depending on whether a classic spring reverb or studio sound is desired.
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It's highlighted for its ease of use in live settings, seamlessly integrating with PA systems without excessive high-frequency tweaking needed by other devices.
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Some players use the pedal as an "always on" edge-of-breakup sound, enhancing their clean tone with a slight grit.
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The Joyo American Sound is often used as a clean amp simulator in the signal chain, especially effective when placed last.
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The pedal is praised for its versatility, providing a range of tones from Fender-like cleans to Marshall-ish gain, making it suitable for various musical styles.
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Some users utilize the Joyo American Sound in the FX loop of their amp, superseding the amp's preamp, to achieve a more "Fendery" sound.
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The pedal is commonly used for direct signal paths, suitable for recording or headphone use, effectively mimicking a guitar amp sound.
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Features and functionality

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The pedal's built-in speaker simulation naturally rolls off high frequencies, which can be adjusted by turning up the treble knobs to taste.
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The Joyo American Sound includes a basic cab sim feature, which is always on, allowing for direct use without additional cab simulation.
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The pedal's voice and EQ knobs are crucial for shaping the tone, particularly when used as a clean boost into overdrive pedals like a Klon clone.
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Mods and upgrades

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Some users suggest adding a switch to disable the cab sim, allowing for integration with external cab sim pedals like the Mooer Radar.
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User experience

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Owners have discovered using the voice and drive knobs in inverse relationships helps maintain a balanced tone, preventing it from getting too thin.
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Some users find the pedal too noisy with high gain settings but praise its ability to emulate a cranked Deluxe Reverb when used as a clean boost.
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4.5 out of 5

Based on 10 Reviews and 49 Ratings

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sandy_ridge

922

about 1 year ago

This little guy can save your gig

So picture this, youre playing through your tube amp when all of a sudden. Boom, your tube amp dies on you! But you read this review so you have one of these in your gig bag. Instead of having to go home, you pull this out, plug into it and then run it through the PA system. You finish the gig and get paid (so now you can afford to fix your tube amp). You also upvote my review because I just saved your butt.

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Rock Folk, World, & Country Blues

onatkaracan

124

over 2 years ago

awesome pedal

its awesome i really like this pedal. its very cheap and it sounds amazing. i m using it as a clean amp booster because my amp is really bad. i love it very much

Preferred Settings + Usage:

low 3-4 mid 5 high 7 level 8 voice 2-3 drive 3

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Rock Hip Hop Funk

dorgsan

838

almost 4 years ago

Amp + cab sim

+Cheap; +Nice sound. -It would be nice to have cab sim on/off switch like in AMT Legend Amp Series; -When Level or High controls are cranked, some crackle/clipping is audible.

Roles:

Guitarist

Genres:

Indie rock Hard rock Classic rock

laurent_m

168

about 10 years ago

fender deluxe sound

This is a great AMP emulator. Gives an awesome Fender Amp style emulation, and with the drive nd controls, you can dial any tone. I use this for live gigs in tight stages, and i always get asked how am i getting such a full round tone connected direct to the PA. Extremely cheap and useful.

blondguru

2065

almost 7 years ago

Give it a Shot

Not really a Fender modeler, though marketed as one. I love this late in the chain with my drives, and use it mainly as a light OD. With the drive low, this thing has a really good tone. I've also used this straight into a DI in a live setting, and had good results. It's a better drive than a modeler.

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Guitarist Keyboardist Music Producer

Genres:

Rock Pop Alternative rock

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silvermountainman

351

over 8 years ago

A lot for a little

Got it for $40 off of amazon. It was recommended by the same guy who recommended the Bugera V22 to me. I don't recommend turning the gain to 10 when using it. It gives great fender style tones and can go from blackface to tweed style using the voice knob. The 3-band EQ is also a great addition to shape the overdrive how you like. I use this for lower gain and sometimes just as a boost for solos or to cut through with a clean tone.

Roles:

Guitarist Bassist Drummer

Genres:

Rock Blues Metal

ayman_ibrahim

278

over 10 years ago

a great emulator

weirdkat

almost 6 years ago

I love it!

Great pedal for a great price. It sounds great when used as an OD pedal and it sounds good when used plugged directly into an audio interface or your computer.

Roles:

Singer Guitarist Bassist

Genres:

Rock Blues Alternative rock

zulfiqarjkhan

123

about 10 years ago

fender deluxe sound, almost, at a fraction of the price!

It's a great overdrive! soft rock, hard rock, country, pop rock - this pedal can give you sounds for a wide variety of genres with little fiddling. At very high gain though, there is a strong hiss. It doesn't matter though, because most amps do give that hiss out at high gains. this only shows the honesty of the joyo american's circuity.

jimmarchi1

41029

10 years ago about 10 years ago

what amps are you playing that hiss at 10? Mesas?

zulfiqarjkhan

123

10 years ago about 10 years ago

on both the crate 4x12 ... and the marshall 4x12. The crate hiss is not that strong though. The Marshall has that though, still less than the joyo american. When I play live, I do not take the cab along most of the times. I use the ADA GCS-3.

jimmarchi1

41029

10 years ago about 10 years ago

all the Marshalls I've owned (a lot, by the way) have a had a tiny mains hum, but otherwise are hiss free even at extreme gain settings other than the 'gain channel' of the JTM30 at high drive settings... even the JCM900 was pretty durned quiet for all the asswhompin' 80s grind it produces