Jhs Pedals Double Barrel V4

Two JHS classics combined: a V4 built for stacking

The Double Barrel V4 brings together two iconic JHS circuits in one enclosure, with a simple philosophy: to offer a versatile, clear, and musical overdrive rather than extreme distortion. The right side houses the Moonshine V2, a heavily modified take on a legendary overdrive often associated with a "little green box," featuring extra gain, volume, and adjustment options. The left side includes the Morning Glory V4, known for its transparent and dynamic tones, ideal for thickening a clean sound, pushing an amp, or shaping a crunch.

This V4 version also marks a practical evolution: top-mounted jacks for cleaner pedalboard integration, and features designed to multiply combinations without complicating use.

Who is it for? Guitarists wanting a "always right" drive

The JHS Double Barrel V4 targets musicians seeking a light to medium overdrive capable of adapting to almost any situation: modern blues, rock, pop, indie, worship, funk, country, and even denser textures when stacking both sides. It excels where playing dynamics matter: pick attacks, guitar volume variations, right-hand nuances, and clean transitions between rhythm and lead.

In studio, it fits easily into a mix thanks to its articulation and mid control. In live settings, stacking provides multiple saturation levels without multiplying pedals. For a minimalist pedalboard, it's a formidable solution: a reliable drive base plus an additional "stage" when you need to cut through.

Controls, modes, and routing logic: simple but very powerful

The Double Barrel V4's main strength is its ability to offer multiple overdrive personalities without losing immediacy. The Moonshine V2 delivers a more pronounced mid character, with increased gain reserve and a Clean knob that blends a portion of clean signal with the saturated signal. The result: you retain definition, sharp attacks, and a solid low end even when cranking the drive.

The Morning Glory V4 offers a more open and transparent overdrive and adds a hi-gain toggle that can be switched on the fly. This hi-gain mode can be controlled via the Red Remote function: simply connect a JHS Red Remote controller to the "Remote Gain" jack with a standard patch cable to switch gain levels without touching the pedal.

The order switching toggle is the keystone of the unit: Moonshine before Morning Glory for a tighter attack and denser drive, or Morning Glory before Moonshine for a different texture, often more "puffed" and expressive. This simple inversion transforms the feel under your fingers and how the pedal pushes your amp.

The sound

The Double Barrel V4 stands out with a musical, dynamic, and usable saturation designed to stay clear in a band context. The Morning Glory V4 provides a transparent foundation that respects the character of the guitar and amp, ideal for "waking up" a clean tone or stabilizing a crunch. The Moonshine V2, richer in mids, offers a more pronounced grain and very effective punch to cut through in solos, while maintaining clarity thanks to the clean signal blend via the Clean control.

When stacked, the pedal delivers rich textures with a sense of headroom and controlled compression: ranging from a light edge-of-breakup to a thicker, singing overdrive without harsh saturation. It responds well to guitar volume and playing intensity, making it an excellent choice for players who build their drive "by touch."

Technical specifications

Effects	Overdrive	Type	sector
Format	Pedal	Use	electric guitar
EQ	Tone	Color	White

Jack placement	on top	dimensions	119.4 x 94 x 38 mm
Required power supply	9V DC center-negative	Included accessories	documentation
Power consumption	108 mA	Power supply	not included