New pedal option for vintage octal sounds

**ruger9** · 03-19-2021, 10:13 PM

Originally Posted by jasonc

The push pull on the tone control is a newer feature. However, those of you who have an earlier version can get in touch with me and we can either mod it for you if you send it to us or we can tell you how to perform the mod. The pulled out version basically starts where the dark setting ends. I’m actually having him make the bright setting the default since most folks seem to like it.

I think that's a good idea. I couldn't imagine using the dark setting... IDK anything about Quilter amps (like in the demo), but even with my PRRI the dark setting was too dark, even with the tone control cranked.

**MattG2685** · 04-16-2021, 11:10 AM

hey there - i'd be curious if anyone has recorded any video (or just audio) demos w/ the JJ-150? I've inquired about ordering but would love to hear more.

**citizenk74** · 04-16-2021, 05:49 PM

Originally Posted by MattG2685

hey there - i'd be curious if anyone has recorded any video (or just audio) demos w/ the JJ-150? I've inquired about ordering but would love to hear more.

**MattG2685** · 04-16-2021, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by citizenk74

Thanks! Long time lurker drawn in to posting.

**garytone** · 06-11-2021, 05:17 PM

I just received one of the earlier ones, purchased from a member here. I'm excited about it after maybe 3 hours of playing and tweeking.

Eastman JazzElite17 with Thomastik JS111 flats
Quilter MicroPro2
Raezor's Edge Stealth 10

Wheee!

**Woody Sound** · 06-11-2021, 06:01 PM

Sounds awesome. You decided not to use the chicken-head knobs?

**garytone** · 06-11-2021, 06:58 PM

Here's my rig - I have experimented a lot with the delay, but not the tube pre - I use that to mic a flattop. New pedal option for vintage octal sounds-img_20210611_185158-jpg

New pedal option for vintage octal sounds-img_20210611_185158-jpg

**Bluesharp** · 10-20-2021, 01:56 PM

Sorry to resurrect this thread, but any chance anyone else has any words on this pedal? I’m really torn which way to go. I have the opportunity to get this or the original Jr Barnyard with boost. Thanks!

**garytone** · 10-20-2021, 05:14 PM

Well, I really like mine as shown in the 2 threads above.

In fact, I think I'll go play it right now.

**Bluesharp** · 10-20-2021, 07:14 PM

Originally Posted by garytone

Well, I really like mine as shown in the 2 threads above.

In fact, I think I'll go play it right now.

unfortunatey with this pedal they haven’t gotten the “marketing” backing of the other one. There’s only one, maybe two videos, and they are not very helpful. There’s dozens of videos of the Barnyard showing what the knobs and switches do and how they affect the tone. I’m pretty iffy on buying something when it’s legitimately based on written things about circuitry.

**garytone** · 10-20-2021, 07:33 PM

Sounds like you may have already have made up your mind. Good luck finding what you're looking for.

**Bluesharp** · 10-20-2021, 08:08 PM

im just gonna wait and see if any demos actually manage to pop up.

Originally Posted by garytone

Sounds like you may have already have made up your mind. Good luck finding what you're looking for.

**Elnico** · 12-02-2021, 02:17 AM

Hi. I just registered on this forum specifically to contact Jason to order one of these but after trying it looks like i have not 'earned' the privilege to private message yet. If Jason reads this please could he message me with ordering details? Thanks.

**marcwhy** · 12-02-2021, 08:32 AM

Originally Posted by Elnico

Hi. I just registered on this forum specifically to contact Jason to order one of these but after trying it looks like i have not 'earned' the privilege to private message yet. If Jason reads this please could he message me with ordering details? Thanks.

Hi Elnico -- welcome!

Or try his web site!

Marc

**Woody Sound** · 12-02-2021, 09:51 AM

Originally Posted by garytone

Here's my rig - I have experimented a lot with the delay, but not the tube pre - I use that to mic a flattop. New pedal option for vintage octal sounds-img_20210611_185158-jpg

That's an awesome rig. Is it a RE 12, or 12ER?

**jasonc** · 12-02-2021, 02:29 PM

My website is indeed the best way to get a hold of me. Thanks.

**garytone** · 12-05-2021, 05:58 PM

Originally Posted by Woody Sound

That's an awesome rig. Is it a RE 12, or 12ER?

Thanks !

It's a Stealth 10. I researched the heck out of it on this site mostly, and decided on the 10. Unbelievable response, and all the bottom I want. In fact, I play it with the bass control barely above 0. That's with Thomastic flats.

Oh, and I painted the grill after an old Magnatone amp.

**RomanS** · 02-06-2025, 12:49 PM

I'm bringing this thread back up because I just got a JJ150.

Initial thoughts:

It does what I was looking for - an "old" sounding overdrive tone, that doesn't get too fizzy in the treble frequencies, but starts making the lower frequencies "woolly" first, when you turn up the gain; rather "soft" response, not too spikey/aggressive - exactly what I was looking for; that's actually pretty unique, I've tried a lot of low gain OD pedals, and very few can do that.

Way more gain available than I expected - I'm keeping the gain pot around 9-10 o' clock, beyond the noon position you're starting to get into Neil Young - Tweed Deluxe shortly before blowing up - territory.

The bright switch has to stay "on" for me, too dark otherwise. - but then, I don't play jazz, but a bit of Western swing, 1940s country, early rockabilly.

One thing that does NOT work: I was hoping to be able to use the second footswitch ("mic channel") as a kind of solo boost - but the increase in volume is way too big for that; would be better if there was a knob to set the extra volume, or at least a smaller jump.
I couldn't help myself to look inside and see whether there's a trim pot for setting that extra volume level - but all I can see are two trimmers for biasing the JFETs, and while I don't know a lot about circuit design, I do know that JFET biasing has a big influence on tone & breakup character of an overdrive, so I'm wary to mess with that. Unfortunately, you only see the back of the circuit, I'd have to dismantle it to see whether there's a trim-pot at the other side...

So, in summary - yes, I like what it does - but functionality could be increased a bit by allowing the user to set the extra volume of the mic channel.