JHS Pedals - 424 Gain Stage

The JHS Pedals 424 Gain Stage is inspired by the preamp of the famous Tascam Portastudio 424 cassette recorder, prized for its distinctive lo-fi character. It allows you to recreate that imperfect, warm texture which gives an immediate personality to riffs, chords and melodic lines. It’s an original way to move away from classic overdrive sounds and add a touch of character to your tone.

Its controls allow you to adjust the level and amount of gain to find the right balance between subtle colouration and more pronounced distortion. Depending on your settings, you can thicken your sound, bring out the mid-range or seek a grainier texture, inspired by cassette recordings. The selector switch complements these settings and expands the sonic possibilities, helping you find a tone that suits your playing style.

Part of the JHS Pedals 3 Series range, this pedal is manufactured in Kansas City, Missouri, with particular attention paid to components and quality control. Its simple interface allows you to focus quickly on the sound, whether you’re looking for a subtle vintage touch or a grittier tone for your tracks. It operates on a centre-negative 9 V DC power supply and draws 65 mA.