All user reviews for the Marshall JH-1 The Jackhammer

The box to the presentation of the effect is pretty, it is an overdrive / distortion pedal, but this choice is what is what is wrong important.Pas button 1 settings for overdrive or distortion, the second for the gain and volume, bass and treble 3rd and 4th contour. it seems to me there an analog pedal, lots of choices to find the settings or sounds désirés.On has the possibility of a connection connected via a 9 volt adapter (not supplied) or a square cell with access from below remains impractical because unscrew with a screwdriver one cache, me who do not like cables and rather adept batteries, this is not the foot.

UTILIZATION

there is a manual provided (what utility), I'm not an expert but the only thing I trust is my ears.
(The only reliable thing) rendering is necessarily Marshallian, with sustain and saturated fat but perhaps with specific settings and made the amp, all can play rock, blues, metal, for the death and other derivatives must be something else like pedal once the settings found is happiness.

SOUND QUALITY

overdrive with the tube screamer amp gives a warm saturated with lots of harmonics, with sounds very 80's, the only pedal on the amp (5 tsa course), allows to attack more trash registers. I started to play a gibson sg standard (standard config) and a modeling amp sea., line 6 spider 3 15 watt integrated effects of sea .. the sound of the sea.
Then I recently bought a yamaha 5 tsa and there was this little box graouh flourishes above, the amp is not efficient for large saturation, the jh 1 is expressed, I complement a multi purpose zoom g3, which allows me to complete the pre-mentioned effects with delay, chorus and various tests ... There is a large grain in this small pedal with good bass, it's heavy, ideal for métal.Le its my favorite is when it is connected directly to the clear sound of the amp with a boost (g3) in addition.

OVERALL OPINION

If I recommend this pedal? Necessarily ... I tried store on an amp blackstar ht 1, in comparison with other pedals, the blackstar ht distortion, the mxr zw, and it was the cheapest but also the best for me as the prize ... after all it is a matter of gôut.ah yes I almost sell when I played on the line 6, on my tube amp c is made even more so I keep.
the price? I never put more than 100 euros in an overdrive, I do not play in a group so ...
The only advice I can give, try the other one, try the same deal if you can, hoping that it cleans you cages honey.

Marshall a good solid type pedal overdrive / distortion and a reassuring weight when she was in labor.
The steel tank probably contains an analog technology, which (it seems) to find the legendary sound of Jim.
It is a type of pedal quite classic with an inlet, an outlet, a 9V supply and the possibility of a battery connection. In short, we found it (and this is not frowned knobs available, see below!).
No bold innovations in all, but ... the dear reliability, reliability!

UTILIZATION

Here we address the issue that is debatable.
The JackHammer has 4 knobs with 3 doubles, for a total of seven settings. Just that!
A button 2 position to choose OD or distortion (this is not progressive as the Boss OS-2, but we will not complain ...), volume, gain, bass, treble, frequency, contour.
I still have a little trouble to find the position that suits me with a simple tone knobs on a pedal, then with four settings for frequency, I'm a little clueless. But the concept of the bass / treble you quickly understand (we are still not nag), but regarding the 'freq' and 'outline' I would say that it is the control, respectively, the high mids and low mids. Not obvious ...
In conclusion, the addition of these settings can be useful for followers, but may also lose fans (who will then turn to the Bluesbreaker II but lose the gain).

In short, it is not very clear, but there is no reason to seek and fiddling the buttons to adjust the sound. Go below!

SOUND QUALITY

! WARNING!
Due to that I bought my copy in a deposit-sales, and given the sound of the distortion mode, it is possible that mine is malfunctioning at this level. I therefore based solely on the OD mode, and believe me seen the number of buttons and headroom that has this pedal, there are already enough to make

When you turn it on, do not turn the gain too high (2 or 3 should be enough to start slowly) and put all the buttons at noon, it might help to find his sound.
This is a very hard rock pedal and a very powerful and aggressive sound ... perhaps too much so. To try to describe the sound, it could be compared to that of Jack White or Raconteurs (Jack White), and it is not always easy!
I think that spending a lot of time on the settings to find a sound that suits you and do not let your best friend the metaleux to all buttons background to play hard and fast or you will lose a friend!
I have not found my happiness, but I do not despair, the freq and outline buttons are still beyond my understanding but I could find!
Tip: Do not rush!

OVERALL OPINION

I use it for more than a month, and having to give up the distortion, I lean heavily on one end, which allows me to fine-tune each setting: not easy!
I was looking for a wild drive pedal and I found it lacks me the leash (a compressor, to go after the metaphor? ^ ^)
As the pedal was only 40 € I did not want to try other pedals in 1000, and I jumped at the chance. At this price, it's not worth bothering the store. When I dépasserais 150-200 €, then I would!
What I love is the number of settings (I feel to repeat) and incredible headroom (already said I'm sure!) If that is not enough, it is you are looking for a distortion!
Ironically, what I like least is the number of settings: what crap! Unlike some pedals that need only to be connected to sound, you have to fight with that.
Excellent quality and price occasion as well as new, with the experience I do not have that choice out of curiosity. As I try to listen as much as possible sounds, I would take a pedal in the same price range to expand my knowledge!

it simulates the lights but it does it very well!

UTILIZATION

everything is simple, but must be set above the last knob (top)

is the doc with 4 presets

SOUND QUALITY

Hi
I was looking for a pedal with a Marshall grain but sth strong and then I just
autan that jcm 800 2000 and I would even say almost fuzz or jmp (large grain drooling)

I couple with a bbe sonic stomp + qq boss blues driver times and frankly solos are super nice
hot and it has nothing to envy to a pedal lamp may be too "big" in the apartment
too powerful
there with a tube amp, it has what it takes but must adjust especially the last knob
on the other hand, so the overdrive is great but the cold or dark distortion if you want

I j fuzzy with js 1200 and I had a large grain to compensate for thin sounds and there is great!

OVERALL OPINION

No, but if not, should see the other brands that also simulate Marshall

ON really grain Marshall at home

ON can surely do better, but it is more expensive and must seek
there, for the price, this is a must have!

See other opinions.

UTILIZATION

Manual giving basic examples to use the JH1.
Here we do not plug in and play as many settings and sensitive. If you need to change settings often it is better to buy something else.
The 1st time I put more than 2 hours to get the desired sound.

SOUND QUALITY

Sounds good if you like Marshall. There really is a difference drive / distortion. There is something for everyone if you know how to use it .... and be patient.
You can play the blues to hard rock to punk.
The sounds vary considerably guitars and amps used.

OVERALL OPINION

I had a lot of pedals that have guv'nor and I play for a long time so I think I have enough experience to give an opinion.

The +

Versatility
Price
True bypass
Robust construction

The -

Difficult to settle on stage

distortion and overdrive pedal in the same!
Eq complete the metal zone: bass, treble, mid and mid freq range
volume and gain knobs

super strong metal case, true bypass apparently

UTILIZATION

Easy setup, even on a lot of choice!
Od spits it in ACDC, Metallica in the Disto ... I ask no more me!

SOUND QUALITY

I am one of those who have a little while to try and buy
Jakhammer therefore remains in my pedals for a good reason: I do not find better! Not its price (66 euros new) or for 4 times the price.

OVERALL OPINION

I had, then sold, then bought ... history!

For a distortion pedal in a pro is simply the best choice
combined with my Gibsons Mesa and it sends a pure sound crazy

A freind purchased from Michael's Music in Irving Texas for me.

Despite the fact that this is a tweakers pedal, it has numerous settings that produce solid Marshall bad a$$ sounds. They are warm even though this pedal has no tubes.

Perhaps that it doesn't have that much variation in sounds. Not enough to make a huge difference. I mean, it has an older Marshall crunch and a modern heavy sound, but no spectrum other than that.

Metal construction, not plastic. Very durable - gigged on and off for years with no problems or a backup. Very reliable.

This thing is awesome. I use it to get different types of distortion other than my Deville amp. Definitely recommended.

This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

£45

Its has a great distortion and overdrive sound. it has the lil switch thing bettween each mode so u have to pedals in one. the gain is great, you can go from a smooth bluesy tone with it at 8 o'clockish to full metal style gain all the way up. the contor and ferquencey conttrols give u sooo many sounds. seruiouly about 30 decent different sounds

its a tad noisey and with a wah in front you seriously need to invest in a noise gate

you could throw it out of the window and it would work. the foot switch is a bit weak, you have to go easy on it, unlike boss

if you need any sort of distorted sound get this - cheap - sounds great - covers all styles

This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I got It as a Birthday present, but I know that it was acquired from one man band, in Banbury, England.It cost £45 which is about $78.

It has a really good heavy metal fell to it when you're using it. It also has some great looks compared to most effects pedals (Iuse this term loosely)

I dislike the way that you cannot control how heavy the effects are, as it is merely turned on with a button, meaning tedious time spent fiddling with gain. Also there are two different effects (overdrive and distortion), which could be considered a good point... exept the fact that they both sound exactly the same!

Extremely good. the look and wieght are just right for a marshall product, it will take any amount of bashing,and will last forever.

A good effects pedal for begginers,but if its rapid effects mellowing and strengthening again you want then I'd shop around for something else.

This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

Bought from Musician's Friend for $79.99 on special because I wanted to find a pedal that could create a good rhythm crunch. Also, wanted to try to recreate the "Zoom A1" lead sound without using the Zoom 505.

Small point, but this is the most eye-pleasing pedal I've ever seen: Golden chassis, mirror-smooth, die-cast control knobs, extremely rugged and very solid. The Overdrive sounds have soul, and I was able to realize my objective of using only one distortion pedal to get the sounds I need.

Partly due to my inexperience with pedals, I couldn't really get the kinds of tones I have in my head. But what I do get with this pedal ends up working for the guitar parts I'm recording.

Very high. I've read complaints about the on/off button on the Jackhammebeing flimsy, but I don't agree. I also don't use my pedals as often or as aggressively as most players; that could be the reason.

I love this pedal. Except my Fender pedal tuner and my trusty Zoom 505, there is no other pedal I use more.

This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I acquired my JH-1 in a store called Music&Audio (Harrow Productions) in Losser/Holland for 85 euro's.

I like a lot of thins about the Jackhammer:

It looks very slick, the sound is killer and it has a lot of tweaking possibilities!
It sounded great through a Marshall VS 100 stack, and it also sounded great through a Fender Frontman 15 watt with a 1x12" speaker cabinet attached to it, so it's a very versatile distortion pedal that is suitable for pro's and beginners.
I used it with my new Jackson DXMG and with my old Aria strat and there are differences ofcourse, but the sound remains very good at all times.

The separate volume knob is a very cool gimmick: tweak the JH-1 just right, turn the volume up all the way and then switch the Jackhammer on, It makes you feel like you're being hit by a train!!

There are loads of gain and the switch works very fine, It really sounds like a marshall.
The distortion and overdrive modes gives you two very different sounds, the dist. more sounding like a jcm 2000 and the OD sounds like a jcm 800.

With the contour pot you can scoop out the mid sounds and the contour frequency gives you the oppurtunity to make the sound more bassy, or trebly.

A wide variety of sounds can be achieved with this pedal.




Well, the only thing that I don't like is that you need half an hour to tweak it just right, but when you're done...

Marshall has a good reputation when it comes to building quality (and sounds!!!), and that goes for this little monster too.
Solid steel body with a rubber like backside that can easily resist a fall.
The brand name is also engraved in the steel.
The battery compartment cover won't open if you don't want it to, you're able to screw it open with your nail or a coin for quick battery changes (if it runs out during a gig).

I think the jackhammer is a well build, good sounding and fine working distortion/overdrive pedal that can fill everybodies needs.
The footswitch seems a little weak but it turns out to be strong enough.
You've got to like the marshall sounds to have fun with your jackhammer.
If you're considering of buying a JH-1 then test it very well, and see for yourself!!!


This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I purchased the Jackhammer @ 'Musicstop'in Bedford, Nova Sotia. I wanted a quality distortion pedal without the 'Metalzones' price tag. I Tested it on site, seen enough versatily with the multiple controls for frequency etc. I bought it right away for only like 65% of the metalzones tag =$99.97 + 15% tax Canadian. appr $70.00 U.S

Like I said, there is a lot of control over how you sound, it has a wide range of control, 8 controls to mess with and give you almost any sound you are looking for. I can drop it to a more mainstream sound, or crank to speed/death metal sound with only a few adjustmants. bottom-line, customized sound...one pedal. I love it.


the draw backs are obvious, marshalls' pedals literally have a button that clicks to engage the pedal opposed to boss' smoother stomper, this makes it a must that you are wearing something on your feet.

Built like a Brick! smooth and sleek. superior paint scheme, hell it looks great.
the chrome is quite reflective so beware of stage lights!

you get twice the value with bang for buck with the jackhammer. eliminates high price for high end pedals. Bottom-line, I am not seling it!

This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I got the pedal from nevada music shop in portsmouth a couple of years ago for i think about 40 quid

Fantastic dist sounds, like having another Marshall amp in the rig!!
Metal case provides very good protection.

Uses up batteries very quickly and the switch seems very weak, like u could easily break it if u stomped on it too hard

Very sturdy construction, has been dropped many times (accidentally) but the metal casing gives very good protection.

Great sounds from a very affordable pedal. I've heard so much worse!!

This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

I got this unit from a little, local music store in Cambridge. I was looking for a temporary Overdrive or distortion pedal. So i picked this up for £45. That was a year and half ago, and i've still got it with no intention of getting another.

It's small, solid as a rock, it'll take anything you throw at it, i'v bin stamping on mine for a year and a half! So many different sound options, from treble and bass to gain and frequency!

Drinks battery juice! So just by yer-self a rechargale battery for a fiver or get a mains adapter and your sorted!

Not only has this been built to jump on, it survives the beating it gets!

Perfect, you cant go wrong with this!

This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com

ABC music in Hounslow at a very reasonable price of £45. I bought this unit because I wanted to add distortion to my tone, without any prior investigation I went out and bought the first one I saw. In retrospect I now would have a got a BOSS DS-1 or DS-2 because I wanted a more 'grungy' sound whereas this pedal gives you a more metallica kind of sound.

Many different knobs to twiddle and play with however there isnt't MUCH change in the sound no matter how much you play with it.
I also particularly like the way this thing is built. Basically its a brick, I reckon you could chuck this thing at a wall and it would still work!

What I dont like? Where should I start?

- It eats batteries, definately get an adapter for it.
- The 'pedal', this 'pedal' isnt a pedal, the on/off switch is actully a button and a loose one at that so I have to tread carefully so as not to break it. This also makes playing difficult if your at home in just socks.
- The 'distortion' setting is dire. I NEVER switch over to it.
- Instruction manual isn't too helpful in explaining the different knobs.


Built like a rock however the button is a major downfall.

Get this pedal if your afetr a metallica sound however if your into NIrvana get a BOSS DS-1.

This review was originally published on http://www.musicgearreview.com