Jhs Pedals Angry Charlie @at+
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From the Angry Charlie to the Signature Model: Andy Timmons' "British Amp" DNA
At the origin of the AT+ is a simple, very "hands-on" story: Andy Timmons adopted a JHS Angry Charlie in 2013 as his main saturated channel, then sought a setting perfectly suited to his dynamics, articulation, and live needs. This collaboration gave birth to a pedal designed as a true amp channel underfoot, with a muscular grain, present mids, and an attack that remains clear even when the gain is increased.
The AT+ takes this Drive channel that became the signature of the AT model and adds a second essential stage for solos and intensity boosts: an independent Boost, designed to thicken, push, and better "grab" the Drive without losing definition.
Who Is the AT+ For? From Modern Blues Guitarists to Hard Rock
The JHS Pedals AT+ is aimed at guitarists who want a versatile saturation pedal capable of covering both rhythm and lead without multiplying boxes. It suits intermediate levels (easy and effective settings) as well as demanding musicians seeking a responsive touch and saturation that respects the playing.
In terms of styles, it feels at home in high-gain blues, rock, hard rock, fusion, and all aesthetics where a singing drive, controlled sustain, and a strong presence in the mix are sought. In the studio, it serves as a reliable "channel" to record; live, it becomes an ultra-practical Drive/Boost duo on a compact pedalboard.
Two Channels, Fine EQ, and a "Headroom" Selector: Total Control Underfoot
The Drive channel offers Volume, Drive, EQ, and Air controls. The Drive covers a very wide spectrum: slightly gritty and expressive for bluesy phrases, then increasingly saturated up to a thunderous distortion. The EQ works as a bright / dark tone control to immediately adjust the guitar's place, while the Air control adds presence-style highs to find exactly the right amount of brightness, articulation, and clarity desired.
The 3-position selector affects the overall feel (compression, openness, volume) by recreating the impression of different amp power ratings: 25W for the most compression and saturation with the least volume, 50W for a natural balance, and 100W for more volume and an open crunch, less focused.
The independent Boost channel is a slightly dirty pre-boost: it can drive the AT+ Drive for more saturation and definition, but also serve alone to push your amp or "wake up" another gain pedal. The result: a true two-channel logic in a pedal format, with coherent and musical stacking.
Sound
The AT+ delivers saturation with a decidedly "amp" character, featuring a tight yet lively grain and a very expressive pick response. The Air setting is ideal to avoid muffled saturation in a dense mix: it brings clarity without making the sound harsh if dosed finely. The 25W/50W/100W selector is a real feel tool: you move from a more compressed, easy-to-play attack to a more open, dynamic drive that lets chords breathe.
This pedal is naturally associated with Andy Timmons, and it is also used by guitarists oriented towards rock/fusion and modern lead playing (for example Marco Sfogli, as well as other musicians spotted on stage pedalboards). The idea remains the same: a dense and singing drive, capable of holding rhythm parts, then stepping forward in the band via the Boost without losing precision.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Distortion / Overdrive / Fuzz, Boost, Distortion, Overdrive | Type | sector |
| Technology | Analog | Use | electric guitar |
| Format | Pedal | Color | Red |
| EQ | Tone | ||
| Circuit | analog | Indicators | status LED(s) |
| Bypass | true bypass | Input | 6.35mm mono jack |
| Made in | USA | Output | 6.35mm mono jack |
| Battery operation | no | Power supply | DC connector 2.1 x 5.5 mm (center negative polarity) |
| Drive channel | Volume, Drive, EQ (bright/dark), Air (presence/highs) | Enclosure | metal |
| Boost channel | Boost (level) | Dimensions | 121 x 56 x 41 mm |
| 3-position selector | 25W / 50W / 100W (feel, compression, openness, and volume) | Required voltage | 9V DC center negative (also works at 18V DC for more headroom) |
| Footswitches | Bypass (Drive) and Boost (independent) | Consumption | 15 mA |
Questions frequently asked
Does the JHS Pedals Angry Charlie AT+ run on 18 V?
The power supply accepts 9 V DC with center negative and can operate on 18 V DC for increased headroom. The stated current draw is 15 mA via a 2.1 x 5.5 mm connector.
Can the boost be used independently of the distortion?
The Boost channel has its own independent footswitch and can push the Drive circuit or an amp. Its level control provides a slightly dirty pre-boost.
What sound does the 25W / 50W / 100W selector provide?
At the 25W position, the sound favors compression and saturation with less volume. The 50W position aims for a natural balance. The 100W mode increases volume and opens up the crunch with a less focused response.
What controls are available on the Drive channel?
The Drive channel includes Volume, Drive, EQ, and Air. The EQ adjusts the bright/dark balance, while Air affects the high-end presence.
Is this pedal suitable for rock and fusion solos?
Designed with Andy Timmons based on the Angry Charlie, this pedal offers a tone inspired by British amps with prominent mids. Its two footswitches, Drive and Boost, allow switching from a saturated rhythm sound to a more supported lead level.
