Jhs Pedals Kilt V2
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A Collaboration Designed for Stu G's All-Terrain Dirt
The Kilt V2 was born from a collaboration with Stu G, renowned guitarist and producer, and founding member of the English band Delirious. The goal is clear: a saturation pedal capable of covering a wide range of sounds, with an inspiring playing feel and immediate settings. Conceptually, it's a revisited Expandora base: a lively grain, a sharp attack, and a rare ability to shift from "amp-like" overdrive to more extreme textures, while remaining usable in a modern pedalboard.
This V2 version refines the original Kilt philosophy: a quieter circuit, a perceived smoother structure, and a more marked signature, all in a format easier to integrate daily (studio, touring, rehearsals).
Who Is the Kilt V2 For, and In Which Styles Does It Shine?
The JHS Kilt V2 is aimed both at intermediate guitarists seeking a versatile and easy-to-adjust pedal, and at advanced musicians looking for a characterful "dirt" that can replace multiple saturations. It excels in rock, blues, pop, alternative genres, and confidently ventures into more aggressive territories when pushing gain and clipping modes.
In live settings, the Cut/Flat switch helps maintain a clean low end and avoid "muddy" effects in a dense mix. In the studio, the dynamic range and texture variety allow layering (doubling, leads, rhythm guitars) without always falling back on the same tone. On a pedalboard, it pairs very well with delays and reverbs, and can also serve as a grain foundation before another saturation, depending on your stacking approach.
Controls, Modes, and Remote Operation: A Pedal Designed for Action
The Kilt V2 gets straight to the point with three potentiometers: Volume for output level, Tone to shape the spectral balance, and Gain to move from light breakup to dense saturation. Where it becomes formidable is with its three mini-switches.
The Cut/Flat switch lets you choose between a bass cut useful for tightening the low spectrum (ideal for mix clarity), and a Flat mode that preserves a fuller bass response. The G1 and G2 switches add gain stages and modify the distortion character by toggling resistors in and out of the circuit's clipping section: this yields multiple personalities, from granular and articulate saturation to a more compressed, wilder texture.
Finally, the pedal accepts external control: the G2 switch can be toggled via a JHS Red Remote (dedicated external footswitch). Convenient for turning the Kilt V2 into a true "two-channel" solution: a main tone and a more aggressive mode, instantly footswitchable.
The Sound
The Kilt V2 offers saturation with a strong character: clear attack, responsive dynamics, and a "push" feel reminiscent of a pedal designed to work with the amp rather than against it. At low gain, you get a lively, slightly rough grain, perfect for thickening a clean tone and adding definition to pick attacks. Increasing gain and combining G1/G2 switches shifts to denser distortion, then to more extreme textures where the pedal can become sharper and more "gated" depending on settings.
The Cut switch is your ally for keeping precise rhythms, preventing lows from masking snare or bass, and maintaining guitar clarity in a modern mix. The Flat mode emphasizes a broader foundation: excellent for heavy riffs, lower tunings, or even adding bite to a bass in a production context.
Artist-wise, the pedal's spirit remains closely tied to Stu G (signature). The Kilt V2 is also used by guitarists like David Hislop and Eirik Stordrange, proving its ability to fit both demo rigs and performance-oriented pedalboards.
Technical specifications
| Effects | Distortion / Overdrive / Fuzz, Fuzz, Distortion, Overdrive | Type | sector |
| Technology | Analog | Use | electric guitar |
| Format | Pedal | Color | Grey |
| EQ | Tone | ||
| Saturation pedal | overdrive / distortion / fuzz | Enclosure format | standard |
| Design | analog | Dimensions (W x H x D) | 130 x 60 x 70 mm |
| Potentiometers | Volume, Tone, Gain | Weight | 0.26 kg |
| Switches | Cut/Flat, G1, G2 | Country of manufacture | USA |
| Number of modes | 4 (via switch combinations) | Pedal | yes |
| Input | 6.35mm mono jack | Power supply | no |
| Output | 6.35mm mono jack | Required power | 9V DC center negative |
| Remote input (Red Remote) | 6.35mm stereo jack | Consumption | under 100 mA |
| Bypass mode | True Bypass | Battery operation | no |
Questions frequently asked
What power supply is required for the JHS Pedals Kilt V2?
A 9 V DC negative center power supply is required, not included; current consumption remains below 100 mA and no battery operation is planned.
Is the Kilt V2 compatible with the JHS Red Remote?
The G2 switch can be controlled by a JHS Red Remote via the dedicated 6.35 mm stereo jack input. This external control allows activating an additional gain stage with the foot.
What gain and tone settings are available?
The mini-toggle switches G1 and G2 provide access to 4 gain and clipping combinations. The Cut/Flat setting allows cutting bass or retaining a fuller low-frequency response. The Volume, Tone, and Gain knobs adjust output level, frequency balance, and saturation.
What are the dimensions and connectivity of this pedal?
Measuring 130 x 60 x 70 mm and weighing 0.26 kg, the enclosure has a standard pedalboard format. Inputs and outputs use 6.35 mm mono jacks, with a True Bypass.
For which styles and uses is the Kilt V2 suitable?
Designed with Stu G, this overdrive covers rock, blues, pop, and alternative registers. The Flat mode suits heavy riffs and lower tunings, while Cut mode helps preserve rhythmic clarity in dense mixes.
