JHS Pedals Kodiak
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JHS Pedals
Kodiak - Tremolo w/ Tap Temp
Product Info
Article Number:
447403
Brand:
JHS Pedals
Model:
Kodiak - Tremolo w/ Tap Temp
Category:
Guitar Effects
Price:
$251.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
The Kodiak nails that classic tremolo vibe – think early Beatles or surf rock – and the tap tempo is a real boon for keeping things locked in. It's a great option for players wanting a vintage-flavored tremolo without the premium price tag, especially those in bands needing reliable, gig-ready effects.
Product Description
- JHS Pedals Kodiak - Tremolo w/ Tap Temp
- Tremolo Effect Pedal
- Classic vox and vintage black face tremolo sounds paired with modern features
- True bypass
- Controls for Volume
- Speed
- Ratio and Waveform
- EXP / TAP toggle switch to select between external tap tempo or expression input
- Bypass footswitch
- Tap Tempo footswitch
- Status LEDs
- Metal housing
- 6.3mm mono IN / OUT jacks
- EXP / TAP socket
- Power supply via optional 9V DC adapter with 2.1 x 5.5mm coaxial connection and polarity: (-) inside (power supply not included)
- Power consumption less than 100 mA
- Dimensions: 66 x 122 x 40 mm
- Weight: 290 g
PROS
- • Excellent recreation of vintage Vox and Fender blackface tremolo sounds
- • Tap tempo functionality is precise and genuinely usable live
- • Metal enclosure feels robust and will withstand gigging abuse
- • Mix control allows for subtle shimmer or intense chopped textures
CONS
- • Limited waveform options compared to some higher-end tremolos
- • The metal enclosure adds noticeable weight, not ideal for pedalboards
- • Power supply not included, a common but still frustrating omission
Product Video
Key Features
Effect Type
Tremolo
Controls
Volume, Mix, Speed, Ratio, Waveform
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC adapter (2.1 x 5.5mm coaxial, center negative)
Connections
6.3mm mono IN/OUT, EXP/TAP socket
Dimensions
66 x 122 x 40 mm
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Frequently Asked Questions
It's noticeably faster than some vintage-voiced units, but still retains a characteristic smoothness, avoiding the choppy feel of some modern designs.
Yes, the EXP input allows for dynamic speed adjustments, making it easy to create swells or rhythmic variations during performance – it’s a well-implemented feature.
The Ratio adjusts the depth of the tremolo effect; higher ratios create a more pronounced chop, while lower ratios offer a more subtle pulsing effect.
