Jhs Pedals Superbolt V2

An Overdrive Inspired by Vintage Supro Grit

The SuperBolt V2 follows the lineage of overdrives that aim less to "add distortion" and more to recreate the feel of a pushed tube amp: sharp attack, natural compression, and that slightly rough edge typical of vintage Supro combos. The goal is clear: to achieve an organic, lively drive that responds to right-hand nuances and guitar volume, as if your amp gradually transitions from clean to crunch.

Who Is the JHS SuperBolt V2 For?

If you like to control your saturation with your pick rather than a fixed setting, this overdrive is an excellent choice, from intermediate players to pros. It excels in blues, rock, indie, classic rock, and anything that demands expressive tone without crushing dynamics.

On a pedalboard, it performs very well in stack : placed before another overdrive to thicken and push, or after to add level and presence. Live, it serves both as a main drive and as a "second channel" to make the amp saturate faster while maintaining clear chord definition.

Controls, Modes, and Highlights of the V2 Version

The SuperBolt V2 keeps it simple with immediate ergonomics: Volume to adjust output level, Drive to set gain (from near clean boost to thicker saturation), and Tone to position the pedal in the mix, from warm and smooth to sharper attack.

The core concept relies on the 2-position gain selector. In the low position, the pedal gains a more "rock" feel: more volume, more bite in the mid-highs, and a more present saturation. In the high position, you get clearer and darker sounds, perfect for subtle crunch, colored boost, or a base that respects the guitar's natural tone.

The V2 adds a dedicated 6.35mm Jack input for remote control: by plugging in an optional JHS Red Remote, you can switch the gain selector's state with your foot, no need to bend down. Handy for moving from a milder verse to a more "aggressive" chorus, or alternating rhythm and lead on the same Drive setting.

The Sound

The SuperBolt V2 stands out with a granular and musical drive, with a true amp-like feel that "bends" under your fingers: the harder you play, the more the saturation opens up and thickens. It maintains a lively low end, and its Tone control allows you to go from a warm vintage voicing to a more incisive texture, ideal for cutting through a band mix.

Regarding inspirations and uses, this type of overdrive is found on pedalboards oriented toward modern rock, indie, and blues, notably among artists known for their search for tone and dynamics like Noel Gallagher, Josh Klinghoffer, Robben Ford, and Julian Lage.

Technical specifications

Effects	Boost, Overdrive	Type	sector
Technology	Analog	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	White
EQ	Tone

Voicing	inspired by the character of 1960s Supro amps	Power supply	external only, standard 9V DC (center-negative)
Potentiometers	Volume, Drive, Tone	Battery operation	no
Selector	Gain with 2 positions	Dimensions	2.2" x 4.8" x 1.6"
Remote selector control	compatible with JHS Red Remote (optional) via remote input	Documentation	included
Bypass type	True bypass	Power supply included	no
Input	6.35 mm jack (unbalanced)	Required voltage	9V DC (center-negative)
Output	6.35 mm jack (unbalanced)	Current draw	3 mA
Remote input	6.35 mm jack (unbalanced) for optional foot controller