Vemuram Jan Ray Overdrive

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Vemuram Jan Ray Overdrive

Vemuram

Jan Ray Overdrive

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Product Info

Article Number: 441071
Brand: Vemuram
Model: Jan Ray Overdrive
Price: $438.90

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The Jan Ray nails that classic Blackface amp vibe – think clean headroom with a warm, touch-sensitive breakup. It's a fantastic option for players seeking a transparent, responsive overdrive without losing their guitar’s core voice. This is perfect for blues, classic rock, and country players wanting that vintage amp tone in a pedal.

Product Description

  • Vemuram Jan Ray Overdrive
  • Effect Pedal
  • 60's Blackface overdrive sound
  • Powerful and clear
  • Retains the characteristics of the guitar with great sustain and without unnatural compression
  • Simple operation
  • Controls: Volume - Gain - Bass - Treble - Saturation (Trimmer)
  • LED: Effect On
  • Footswitch: Effect On / Bypass
  • Connections: Input (6.3 mm jack) - Output (6.3 mm jack) - Power supply connector (coaxial connection 5.5 x 2.1 mm - negative polarity inside)
  • Power consumption: 5 mA
  • Power supply with a 9 V battery or a 9 V DC power supply (not included
  • suitable power supply available under Art.#409939#)
  • True bypass
  • Dimensions (W x D x H): 70 x 112 x 50 mm
  • Weight: 428 g
  • Made in Japan
PROS
  • • Exceptional Blackface-inspired tone, remarkably authentic and responsive.
  • • Vemuram’s circuit design preserves guitar’s inherent character and dynamics.
  • • Robust enclosure and high-quality components contribute to longevity.
  • • The Saturation trimmer allows subtle voicing adjustments for varied tones.
CONS
  • • Premium-priced, a significant investment for many guitarists.
  • • Limited versatility; excels at 60s Blackface tones, less suited for extreme gain.
  • • Compact size can be a challenge for those with larger hands or pedalboard space.

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Key Features

Distortion Type 60s Blackface Overdrive
Controls Volume, Gain, Bass, Treble, Saturation (Trimmer)
Bypass Type True Bypass
Power Supply 9V Battery or 9V DC Power Supply (coaxial connection 5.5 x 2.1 mm - negative polarity inside)
Connections Input (6.3 mm jack), Output (6.3 mm jack), Power supply connector
Dimensions 70 x 112 x 50 mm

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Frequently Asked Questions

It subtly adjusts the overall drive level, allowing for a cleaner boost or a more saturated, slightly compressed tone – a real tonal shaping tool.
Vemuram’s design prioritizes noise reduction; it's remarkably quiet, even at higher gain settings, thanks to the quality components.
Unlike the Tube Screamer's mid-hump, the Jan Ray is much more transparent, preserving your guitar's natural frequencies. It's closer in character to a Klon, but with a more accessible price point.

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