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JHS The Clover Preamp Pedal

Preamplifier Pedal for Electric, Acoustic, and Bass Guitar, with 3-band EQ, Low-cut Filter, 1/4" Output, and Balanced XLR Output
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Versatile Preamp Pedal for Electric, Acoustic, and Bass

Based on a preamp pedal from the '80s favored by the Edge from U2 and other discerning players, the JHS Clover preamp pedal is primed to be your always-on tone-shaping tool. It's equipped for acoustic, electric, and bass guitars, with your choice of 1/4-inch or balanced XLR outputs. In addition to the 3-band EQ, the Clover makes it easy to tighten up your sound with its side-mounted Low-cut DIP switch. And with plenty of boost available, you can use the JHS Clover preamp pedal to overdrive your favorite amplifier.

Three EQ modes

While the Bass, Middle, and Treble controls on the Clover are self-explanatory, its rotary knob allows you to select from three operational modes. Full EQ mode offers traditional 3-band EQ operation. No Mids mode removes the midband from the circuit, allowing you to adjust lows and highs while leaving mids in a fixed setting (this emulates the original FA-1 pedal the Clover is inspired by). No EQ mode removes the EQ circuit from your signal path, for totally clean boosting. And no matter how you use it or what instrument you play, Sweetwater definitely recommends trying the Low-cut switch to tighten your tone and reduce unnecessary bass.

JHS The Clover Preamp Pedal Features:

  • Preamplifier pedal for acoustic guitar, electric guitar, and bass guitar
  • Shape your tone with the 3-band EQ
  • Rotary switch selects from 3 EQ modes: Full EQ, No Mids, and No EQ
  • Low-cut DIP switch cuts unnecessary bass and tightens your tone
  • Balanced XLR outputs allow you to send your signal direct to a modeler, mixer, or recording device

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Tech Specs

  • Type: Guitar Preamp Direct Box
  • Analog/Digital: Analog
  • EQ: 3-band EQ, EQ switch, Low Cut
  • Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
  • Outputs: 1 x 1/4", 1 x XLR
  • Power Source: 9V DC power supply required (sold separately)
  • Power Usage: 45.5mA
  • Height: 1.6"
  • Width: 2.6"
  • Depth: 4.8"
  • Manufacturer Part Number: CLV

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Rated 5/5

Super tone shaping for Guitar.

The Clover is a really great tone shaping tool for your Guitar. The rotary switch gives a large palate to work with and as a bonus it works great as a boost as well to push your tubes to saturation.
Music background: Guitarist don’t care to say how long!
Rated 5/5

Great addition

I was looking for more sustained and more power for my sound and the j h s Clover preamp pedal was just what I was looking for. It was a great addition to my board!
Rated 5/5

Sounds killer

I run guitar into this, then UA Starlight, the UA Ruby … which is perfect for a U2 sound! Like the U2 Rattle and Hum sound. The EQ is very useable and sounds good… not something you need to struggle to dial in. Very cool "add magic to your sound" pedal.
Rated 5/5

5/5 Stars

This is a great pedal. It really shapes your tone or enhance your tone if you are wanting more. Bass, Mids and Treble have a wide sweep so it can really add or take away. For the price and what this pedal offers, 5/5...
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Secret Sauce

Even in "No EQ" mode this pedal enhances your tone. In "Full EQ" you can precisely dial in your tone. Incredible range on the 3 band eq.
See also: JHS, JHS Guitar Preamps
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