The JHS Colour Box V2 Preamp Pedal is your passport to the iconic sounds of a vintage studio console, packed into a pedalboard-friendly stompbox. This versatile powerhouse is celebrated for its Lundahl transformers, delivering a harmonically rich character that musicians from bands like U2, Wilco, and Muse have embraced. With a fully analog, transformer-based design, the Colour Box V2 offers a vast array of sonic possibilities whether you're on stage or in the studio.
The heart of the Colour Box V2 lies in its ability to shape sound with precision. Its dual gain stages allow you to venture from subtle tonal enhancements to roaring fuzz. The EQ section, inspired by classic studio gear, features Shift controls for detailed frequency sculpting, giving you the freedom to create your signature sound. A Hi/Lo switch ensures you have the right amount of headroom for clean or distorted tones, while a -20dB pad switch on the XLR input mode helps manage high-output microphones.
Not just limited to guitars, the Colour Box V2 is a versatile tool for bass, keys, vocals, and more. It can even pass 48V phantom power to your condenser microphones, making it a valuable addition to any recording setup. Handcrafted with care in Kansas City, Missouri, the Colour Box V2 is more than just a pedal—it's an essential piece of gear for any musician looking to inject their music with vintage vibe and modern versatility.
Key Features:
- Fully analog, transformer-based design
- Lundahl input and output transformers
- Dual gain stages offering over 39dB of gain
- 3-band EQ with Shift controls for detailed tone shaping
- Hi/Lo switch for clean headroom control
- Passes 48V phantom power for condenser microphones
- XLR input with -20dB pad switch
- Suitable for guitar, bass, keys, and vocals