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JHS Hard Drive
Original High-Gain Circuit - Sweepable Mid EQ - Cliff Smith's Final Design
£199.00
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The JHS Hard Drive is a purpose-built distortion pedal designed to capture the best of '90s and 2000s high-gain tones. Developed over eight years and finalised by the late Cliff Smith, this is JHS's first original high-gain circuit - not a clone, but a unique blend of inspirations including the Shredmaster, DS-1 and RAT.
At its core are cascading gain stages, a hard-limiting circuit, and a class AB amplifier section, delivering amp-like saturation, tight articulation and rich harmonics. The sweepable midrange EQ lets you pinpoint the exact frequency to cut or boost, while Baxandall-style bass and treble controls offer wide tonal shaping. Whether you're after tight modern crunch or a wall of distortion, the Hard Drive delivers with clarity and punch.
With buffered bypass, silent soft-touch switching, and a compact footprint, it's built for serious pedalboards. This pedal is a tribute to innovation, tone and the legacy of a passionate designer.
Key Specifications:
- Circuit Type: Original high-gain distortion
- Gain Structure: Cascaded gain stages with hard limiting
- EQ:
- Bass: Baxandall
- Middle: Cut/boost
- Mid Freq: Sweepable
- Treble: Baxandall
- Controls: Volume, Drive, Bass, Middle, Mid Freq, Treble
- Bypass: Buffered with silent soft-touch switching
- Power: 9V DC centre-negative (78mA)
- Dimensions: 2.6" x 4.8" x 1.6"
- Made in: USA