ThorpyFX The J Analogue Amp Emulator Pedal

£329.00

Just pedals are excited to share the latest New Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals by ThorpyFX, the ThorpyFX The J Analogue Amp Emulator Pedal Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals is a great Preamp choice for new and experienced guitarists alike.. Read More below for more images, videos and latest UK prices from the ThorpyFX brand, delivered by a UK retailer, with warranty & more.


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Just pedals are excited to share the latest New Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals by ThorpyFX, the ThorpyFX The J Analogue Amp Emulator Pedal Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals is a great Preamp choice for new and experienced guitarists alike.. Read More below for more images, videos and latest UK prices from the ThorpyFX brand, delivered by a UK retailer, with warranty & more.

THE J is the second pedal in our “Analog amp emulator” series. This concept aims to capture what you hear from an amplifiers. I’ve been friends with Jesse Hoff for years, several years ago I cheekily suggested I’d like to capture what his flagship Lazy J the “J20” sounds and feels like. To my delight Jesse agreed, and we began working our magic together. In the pedal development we made sure that the enhanced chewy tweed tones of the J20 were covered tonally but as always, we went further than the initial scope of design. Fitted with a high-quality transformer, the pedal reacts to your playing and overdrives and feels like a full-size amplifier.

THE ”J” as an Analog amp emulator can work fantastically well with your existing amp, your existing pedals and it integrates easily into your current rig. You can use it to create beautiful, enhanced tweed “LAZY J – J20” vintage amp sounds or craft your own sound. Tested worldwide during its development on the biggest of stages, you can be confident the “J” will deliver.

CONTROLS

  • LEFT FOOTSWITCH: ON/OFF. Turns the pedal on and off, true bypass.
  • RIGHT FOOTSWITCH: Switches between the Normal and Bright Channel. 
  • OUTPUT: This is the Master Volume and controls overall output.
  • RESPONSE: A subtle presence adjustment control.
  • SUPPLY: Emulates the Voltage attenuation control in the J20- Full clockwise is full voltage, anything below this emulates voltage attenuation.
  • NORMAL: Controls the volume/gain for the normal channel.
  • TONE: This allows you to dial in the EQ you’d like for the pedal, from dark to strident.
  • BRIGHT: Controls the Volume/Gain for the Bright channel.
  • X / Y SWITCH: This allows you to select what emulated input valve you want, 12AX7 for medium gain tones and 12AY7 for lower gain drive.

POWER: THE J is designed to be powered by a 9V DC centre-negative 2.1mm power supply. Internally the voltage is bumped up to 18V. Do not attempt to use this pedal with other voltages or polarities. We have power protection circuitry in our pedals and use of any other voltages will shut the pedal down and require return to ThorpyFx HQ for repair. This will not be covered under warranty.

Key Features

  • Analogue Amp Emulator pedal based on the Lazy J J20 valve amp
  • Footswitchable Normal and Bright channels
  • Thorpy Quality – Built to the exact specifications, tolerances and extremely high standards set out by Adrian Thorpy, The J is designed to offer reliable, consistent and offer low-noise tones gig after gig.

Specifications

  • Size: (W)100mm x(L)125mm x(H)53mm (top of Knobs)
  • Power: 9v
  • Current Draw: 50mA
  • True Bypass? Yes

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Brand

ThorpyFX

ThorpyFX is a British company renowned for designing and manufacturing high-quality guitar effects pedals. Founded by Adrian Thorpe, a former British Army officer, the company is celebrated for its meticulous attention to detail, innovative circuit designs, and durable construction.

ThorpyFX pedals are highly regarded by musicians for their tonal clarity, versatility, and unique soundscapes, making them popular among both professional and amateur guitarists. The company has gained a strong reputation in the boutique pedal market, with each pedal handcrafted and rigorously tested to ensure exceptional performance.

Category

Preamp & Amp Sim Pedals

Amp and cab simulator pedals recreate the sound and response of guitar amplifiers, speaker cabinets and microphones in a compact pedal format. They are useful for recording direct, practising silently, running straight into a PA, or building a pedalboard that does not rely on a traditional amp.

Many amp and cab sims include different amplifier voices, impulse responses, EQ controls and headphone outputs. They are a strong choice for modern guitarists who need consistent tone at home, in the studio and on stage without carrying heavy amplifiers and speaker cabinets.

Tags

analog

analog pedals and related effects are commonly used by guitarists looking to shape their tone in a more focused and creative way. Different designs offer their own response, feel and tonal character depending on the style of music and the type of amplifier or guitar being used.

Many players build pedalboards gradually over time, combining different effects and utilities to create a setup that suits their own sound and workflow. analog related gear can play an important role in both live performance and studio recording.

Preamp

Preamp pedals and related effects are commonly used by guitarists looking to shape their tone in a more focused and creative way. Different designs offer their own response, feel and tonal character depending on the style of music and the type of amplifier or guitar being used.

Many players build pedalboards gradually over time, combining different effects and utilities to create a setup that suits their own sound and workflow. Preamp related gear can play an important role in both live performance and studio recording.