Jhs Pedals The Clover

A Modern Preamp in the Spirit of the Great 1980s Classics

The Clover follows the tradition of FET preamp/boost pedals that defined the 1980s, known for their fast attack, definition, and ability to "wake up" an amp without altering its character. In this spirit, it can serve as the foundation of your sound (always on) or as a solo boost, providing depth and clarity that cut through the mix effectively. It also stands out with a more modern approach: more control, greater flexibility, and options designed for modern rigs (pedalboard, console, recording).

Who Is The Clover For? From Chic Clean to Gritty Drive

Versatile, The Clover suits both guitarists and bassists, from intermediate to professional levels, who want a simple-to-adjust yet powerful tool in real situations. In blues, pop, and rock, it delivers a "clean" gain that highlights playing nuances and chord articulation. In hard rock and denser styles, it's perfect for pushing an overdrive or a saturated channel: more attack, tighter lows, and a clear high end.

On stage, it helps maintain a consistent sound despite varying backlines. In the studio, it becomes an excellent "corrector": a slight mid boost to bring forward in the mix, a low cut to clean up a take, or a no-EQ mode for a very direct and dynamic signal.

Controls, Modes, and Connectivity: A Pedal Designed for the Field

At the heart of The Clover is immediate ergonomics: Volume for output level and a 3-band EQ (Bass, Middle, Treble) to precisely refine the tone. The idea is not just to add volume but to choose how your instrument sits in the spectrum: more body, more presence, or conversely a more open sound depending on the amp, guitar, and pickups.

A 3-position rotary selector adapts the EQ behavior: Full EQ (complete EQ), No Mid (mids removed from the circuit), and No EQ (more direct, very transparent FET boost). A low cut switch (dip switch type) is also included to filter part of the low end: useful for tightening the sound, limiting "muddy" effects with certain amps, or gaining precision with humbuckers and active basses.

Regarding integration, the pedal offers instrument connectivity via 6.35mm Jack input and a balanced XLR output, handy for connecting to a console, audio interface, or PA system. The True Bypass ensures an intact signal path when the effect is off.

Sound Character

The Clover is typically the kind of pedal that makes "everything sound better": sharper attack, better note separation, and a very pleasant sense of headroom. In direct boost mode, it remains very transparent and respects playing dynamics (fingerstyle or pick). By adjusting the EQ, it can also become more "characterful": a boosted midrange to make a lead sing, or a scooped low end for tighter, more modern rhythms.

It is found in professional contexts where precision is essential: guitarists like Paul Gilbert use it as a tool for highlighting and structuring the signal, and it also appears on Michael Guy Chislett 's pedalboard, proving its effectiveness in demanding stage setups.

Technical specifications

Effects	Boost, Preamp	Type	sector
Technology	Analog	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	Green
EQ	3 channels

Controls	Volume, Bass, Middle, Treble	Dimensions	70 x 60 x 130 mm
Rotary selector	3 modes (Full EQ, No Mid, No EQ)	Weight	0.27 kg
Input	6.35mm Jack	Required power	9V DC (center negative)
Output	6.35mm Jack	Consumption	45.5 mA