JHS Pedals Crayon
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JHS Pedals
Crayon
Product Info
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The Crayon nails that specific, saturated fuzz tone from the JHS Colour Box, but in a more compact and affordable package. It’s a direct-in fuzz powerhouse, perfect for players chasing vintage tones or those wanting a unique texture layered on top of existing sounds. While it’s not a Swiss Army knife, it excels at what it does.
Product Description
- JHS Pedals Crayon
- Effect pedal for electric guitar
- Fuzz
- Legendary Direct-In Fuzz sounds
- Distortion Section of the JHS colour box
- True bypass
- Controller for Master
- Pre and Tilt
- Toggle switch for activating the hi-pass filter
- Bypass footswitch
- Status LED
- Metal housing
- Input and output: 6.3 mm mono jack
- Powered by optional 9V DC power adapter (not included)
- 2.1mm x 5.5mm barrel plug
- polarity (-) inside
- Current consumption: less than 100 mA
- Dimensions (L x W x H) 130 x 70 x 60 mm
- Weight: 260 g
- Made in USA
*Note:* No battery operation possible.
PROS
- • Excellent recreation of the Colour Box's distortion section
- • Robust metal housing feels substantial and durable
- • Tilt control offers unique tonal sculpting possibilities
- • Hi-pass filter cleans up low-end muddiness effectively
CONS
- • Limited versatility compared to multi-effect units
- • Lack of battery power can be inconvenient for gigging
- • The fuzz can be a bit unruly with high-gain amps
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Fuzz/Distortion (Direct-In Fuzz, Colour Box-inspired)
Controls
Master, Pre-Gain, Tilt, Hi-Pass Filter Toggle
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Adapter (2.1mm x 5.5mm barrel, center negative)
Connections
6.3mm Mono Jack (Input, Output)
Dimensions
130mm x 70mm x 60mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Tilt control adjusts the balance between the bass and treble frequencies, allowing you to shape the overall character from a darker, scooped tone to a brighter, more aggressive one.
While designed primarily for guitar, the hi-pass filter makes it usable for bass, but it’s best suited for adding a fuzz character rather than a full-range bass tone.
The Crayon captures the core distortion character of the Colour Box, but it lacks the other effects (like overdrive and reverb) found in the full unit – it's a focused fuzz experience.
