Joyo JF-21 Splinter
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Joyo
JF-21 Splinter
Product Info
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The Joyo Splinter is a surprisingly potent little box. It's got a raw, vintage fuzz-distortion vibe that’s perfect for garage rock, stoner rock, or adding some grit to your blues tones. It's a great entry point to fuzz sounds for players on a budget, offering a lot of character for the price.
Product Description
- Joyo JF-21 Splinter
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Classic sound
- Interesting combination of fuzz and distortion
- Controls: Distortion
- filter
- volume
- LED: Effect on
- Footswitch: Effect bypass
- Input and output: 6.3 mm jack
- Mains adapter connection: Hollow female plug 5.5 x 2.1 mm
- negative pole inside
- Power consumption: 20 mA
- Power supply with a 9 V battery or a 9 V DC mains adapter (not included in delivery)
- suitable mains adapter: Art. #409939#
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 97 x 120 x 55 mm
- Weight: 390 g
PROS
- • Surprisingly thick and saturated distortion for its size and price.
- • Filter control offers a unique tonal shaping ability, cutting harsh highs.
- • Compact footprint makes it ideal for crowded pedalboards or small rigs.
- • Simple controls allow for quick dialing-in of usable sounds.
CONS
- • Plastic enclosure feels somewhat flimsy and not as robust as metal alternatives.
- • Limited tonal versatility; excels at fuzz/distortion, less suited for clean boost.
- • Power adapter connection is a less common barrel size, potentially requiring an adapter.
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Key Features
Distortion Type
Fuzz/Distortion hybrid, leaning towards a gated fuzz character
Controls
Distortion, Filter, Volume
Bypass Type
True Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC adapter (5.5mm/2.1mm barrel, negative center) or 9V battery
Connections
6.3mm Mono Jack (Input/Output), 5.5mm DC Power Jack
Dimensions
97mm (W) x 120mm (D) x 55mm (H)
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Splinter is less refined than the FZ-2, lacking the Fuzz Face’s pristine clarity. It’s more aggressive and raw, with a slightly more distorted overall tone, but at a fraction of the cost.
Absolutely. The Splinter's fuzz character thrives on the higher output and thicker tone of humbuckers, creating a very saturated and powerful sound.
While true bypass is generally preferred, the Splinter's implementation is fairly transparent; any potential signal loss is minimal and shouldn't be noticeable in most setups.
