Vemuram Jan Ray Overdrive
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Vemuram
Jan Ray Overdrive
Product Info
Article Number:
441071
Brand:
Vemuram
Model:
Jan Ray Overdrive
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$438.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
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.
Product Video
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.
