JHS Pedals Moonshine V2 Overdrive

The JHS Moonshine V2 is a character-rich overdrive housed in a vibrant green enclosure, designed for players who want tonal color—not transparency. It retains the Volume, Tone, and Drive layout of the V1 but adds a Clean Blend control for mixing in clean signal, expanding tonal flexibility.

Takeaway

If you're looking for an overdrive that breaks the mold, the Moonshine V2 delivers. With its added Clean Blend, subtle to saturated gain options, and internal charge pump for extra headroom, it’s a thick, mid-heavy tone machine tailored for everything from blues to metal—without losing your core sound.

Highlights

• Clean Blend Added – V2 lets you mix clean signal for clarity and punch alongside drive.

• 'Proof' Toggle – Switch between high-gain, saturated “down” mode and clearer, punchy “up” mode that adds headroom.

• Charge Pump Voltage Boost – Internal voltage boost to 18V delivers massive headroom, punchy low end, and dynamic response—even on standard 9V input.

• Dumble-Like Voice – Offers smooth, expressive lead settings reminiscent of high-end amp tones at a fraction of the cost.

• Versatile Stack Starter – Twinning well with other overdrives, boosts, or fuzz pedals, this unit thickens tone without compromising clarity.

Specifications

• Controls: Volume, Tone, Drive, Clean Blend knob

• Toggle: "Proof" switch (two-gain modes: Up = clean crunch with more volume, Down = saturated overdrive)

• Internal Charge Pump: Steps 9V to 18V for increased dynamic range and headroom

• Power Requirement: Standard 9V DC (center-negative); approx. 30 mA draw

• Footprint: 2.2″ × 4.8″ × 1.6″