The JHS 424 Gain Stage captures the tone of a TASCAM® Portastudio® 424 in pedal form. Perfect for lo-fi cleans, overdrive, or fuzz. Features dual outputs, EQ, and faithful circuit recreation. Read more.
The JHS 424 Gain Stage brings the unmistakable elastic, lo-fi character of a vintage TASCAM® Portastudio® 424 into a compact pedal format. Whether you’re chasing Mk.Gee’s rubbery clean tones, smashed-out fuzz for bedroom pop, or the warm DI grit of records like Spoon’s Gimme Fiction, this pedal nails the vibe – and goes far beyond. Inside, JHS has faithfully recreated the original 424 MKI® circuit with genuine UPC4570 and NJM4565 op-amps, capturing the unique gain staging and EQ behavior that made the Portastudio® a secret weapon for everyone from Bruce Springsteen to the Wu-Tang Clan. You get all three gain stages – Trim, Channel Volume, and Master – plus Bass and Treble controls for sculpting your tone.
With both ¼” and XLR outputs (usable simultaneously), ground lift, buffered bypass, and soft-touch switching, the 424 Gain Stage is ready for both stage and studio.
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