JHS Pedals Kilt V2

The JHS Kilt V2 is a compact, studio-grade dirt box born from a collaboration with Stu G (guitarist and producer for Delirious?). At its core lies a heavily tweaked Expandora-style circuit with low-noise op-amps for enhanced smoothness and clarity. Compact yet tone-rich, it offers a spectrum of drive options—from chimey overdrive to gated fuzz—via intuitive toggle switches and refined circuitry.

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Takeaway

This pedal serves as a powerful all-in-one drive tool, delivering everything from subtle grit to lead-shredding fuzz. It retains studio-level precision while staying compact and intuitive—perfect for both studio sessions and dynamic live setups.

Highlights

• Expandora-Style Circuit Revamped – Upgraded op-amp delivers smoother structure and extremely low noise for pristine tone.
  

• Three-Toggle Tone Shaping –

  • Cut/Flat: Switch between tight bass cut and fuller low-end for mix flexibility.

  • G1 & G2: Engage different clipping resistors—not typical diode clipping—for unique gain character and attitude.
    

• Gain Modes Galore –

  • Both down: chimey, amp-like breakup

  • G1 up: added grit for riffs

  • G2 up: saturated distortion and sustain

  • Both up: aggressive gated fuzz/dirt that slices through dense mixes
    

• Red Remote Compatibility – Toggle the G2 function hands-free with the Red Remote pedal (sold separately) for quick, mid-song shifts.
  

• Studio to Stage Ready – Designed with touring and studio workflow in mind, the Kilt V2 is housed in a compact enclosure

Specifications

• Effect Type: Analog overdrive/distortion/fuzz based on Expandora circuit

• Controls: Volume, Tone, Gain (knobs)

• Toggles: Cut/Flat (bass response), G1 (mild clip), G2 (heavy clip)

• Op-Amp: Custom low-noise with high slew rate for smooth tone

• Remote Input: Red Remote for toggling G2 off-board

• Power: 9V DC, center-negative

• Size: Compact footprint (smaller than V1 version)
  

• Craftsmanship: Handmade in U.S., boutique-quality build