JHS Pedals Charlie Brown Overdrive v4

Retailing in the region of £199.99

Also available on Amazon, eBay & Reverb

On the menu for January 2026 are the JHS Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the JHS Guitar Pedals today.


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On the menu for January 2026 are the JHS Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the JHS Guitar Pedals today.

If you’ve ever heard an original Marshall JTM45 than you know why it’s the voice of classic rock & roll. The classic JTM45’s are loaded with warm, rich character that makes a Stratocaster sing and a Les Paul scream. Our Charlie Brown is voiced to transform any good amp into a living, breathing replica of the tone that built an era. The Charlie Brown V4 builds on the popularity of the V3 by keeping the same heart and soul while giving more flexibility and options. Let’s take a look at the controls. Looking at the pedal you see Volume, Drive, Bass, Mids, and Treble. The Volume control acts as a master volume would on your amplifier. Turn this control up and you are louder, turn it down and you are quieter. The Drive knob controls the amount of dirt or overdrive in the path. All the way up is the most available dirt, all the way down is the cleanest setting.

With the gain below 50%, it is a low gain grit overdrive that even Hendrix would be proud to turn on. When you get into the upper half of the gain control, you will find a new world of natural, crunchy bite that stands alone in our line of overdrives. Max it out and you will be in high gain overdrive heaven. New to the V4 are the Bass, Mids, and Treble controls. To faithfully replicate a vintage Marshall, we felt it was time to incorporate a full Marshall style tone stack.  All three of these controls act as a cut and boost, while at noon they are relatively flat. The right 1/4″ jack is the input, and the left is the output. If you are looking for classic rock overdrive that feels, sounds, tastes, and smells like the real thing… Look no further.

This pedal requires standard 9V DC Negative power, consumes less than 100mA, and measures 2.2″x4.3″x1.5″.

Additional information

Weight 0.5 kg

Brand

JHS

JHS Pedals is a prominent manufacturer of guitar effects pedals, known for their high-quality craftsmanship, innovative designs, and commitment to tone. Founded in 2007 by Josh Scott in Kansas City, Missouri, JHS Pedals has quickly gained a reputation for producing boutique-quality pedals that cater to a wide range of musical styles and preferences.

JHS offers a diverse lineup of effects pedals, including overdrive, distortion, fuzz, modulation, delay, reverb, and more. The company is known for its meticulous attention to detail and dedication to producing pedals that deliver exceptional tone and versatility. Many of their pedals are designed to capture the tones of classic vintage effects while incorporating modern features and improvements.

In addition to their standard pedal lineup, JHS Pedals also offers a range of signature pedals in collaboration with renowned artists and musicians. These pedals are designed to meet the specific needs and preferences of the artists, providing them with unique tones and features for their playing style.

With a commitment to innovation and a passion for tone, JHS Pedals continues to be a trusted name in the guitar effects industry, providing musicians with inspiring tools to shape their sound and creativity.

Category

Guitar Pedals

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New

This is brand new, fresh in, and a UK warranty is included. New Gear always comes from trusted UK music retailers.

Overdrive

Like a golden layer of melted cheese — warm, gooey, and just put it all over. It adds just the right amount of richness and grit, turning a clean signal into something smooth and savoury. Designed to mimic the natural breakup of a tube amp pushed to its sweet spot, overdrive delivers the flavour of classic rock and blues in every bite. From creamy mid-gain warmth to crisp edge-of-breakup sparkle, it’s the comfort food of guitar tone — simple, satisfying, and endlessly versatile. Whether it’s a mild crunch or a full-bodied roar, overdrive is where good taste begins.

Volume

Volume pedals control the output level of a guitar signal using a foot-operated treadle. They allow smooth volume swells, dynamic control during playing, and easy muting between songs. Volume pedals can be placed at different points in the signal chain to either control overall loudness or adjust gain and drive behaviour when positioned before distortion or overdrive pedals.