{"product_id":"jhs-pedals-424-gain-stage-preamp","title":"JHS Pedals 424 Gain Stage Preamp","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 424 Gain Stage gives all the elastic, lo-fi tone inspired by a guitar being plugged straight into a vintage 424 multi-track recorder.  With the 424 Gain Stage pedal, you can easily integrate the rubbery clean tones, high head room, and smashed out fuzz that’s being repopularized by today’s emerging guitarists.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMulti-track recorders were made famous in the ‘80s and ‘90s, and gave musicians and songwriters the ability to bring our songs to life from the comfort of our cluttered bedrooms. These devices meant for home studios eventually found their way onto hit records like Springsteen’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNebraska, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ethe Wu-Tang Clan’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnter the Wu-Tang, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eand Spoon’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGimme Fiction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Many of the vocal parts and fuzzy guitar tracks on \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGimme Fiction \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– a huge inspiration for the creation of the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jhspedals.info\/collections\/all-products\/products\/colour-box-10\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour Box \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e– were actually recorded on a vintage multi-track unit. Since hearing those recordings, the 424 Gain Stage has been brewing in the background, and now we’re proud to bring it to you.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn this historically accurate recreation, \u003cstrong\u003ewe perfectly replicated the original 424 MKI circuit using the original UPC4570 and NJM4565 op-amps\u003c\/strong\u003e and all the original controls, which is crucial for recreating the unique character that makes the old units sound so good.  The 424 MKI's gain controls–trim, channel volume, \u0026amp; master volume–all work in tandem for dialing up your desired tone and can be further refined with the Low and High EQ settings. In addition, our unit offers a ¼” output alongside a balanced XLR output (DI out) for ultimate flexibility in any situation, live or studio.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 424 Gain Stage as a DI\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eGoing DI will give you the exact same unparalleled gooey texture and lo-fi fuzz you get when plugging directly into a 424 without the hassle of dragging around your beloved vintage unit. Leave it on your recording desk for easy access. If you want to get fancy,  you can toss an \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/jhspedals.info\/products\/active-a-b-y\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eActive A\/B\/Y\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e switcher at the end of your rig and send the A output to your amp and the B output to the JHS 424 Gain Stage input, then XLR output of the pedal directly into your mixer or interface. This way, you can flip between your amp and the 424 Gain Stage easily or play through both at the same time. Give it a try! \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe 424 Gain Stage with an Amp\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlugging a vintage 424 unit into your amp is quite a feat. In this pedal format, you can easily integrate the tone of the 424 with the saturation of your favorite amp. This adds a whole new quality to the tone and gives the ability to stack it with your other pedals. Use it as a gain stage to boost your signal, a unique and colorful new overdrive sound, or push the gain knobs into full-on overloaded and broken fuzz. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCONTROLS\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVOLUME\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e(Corresponds to 424 MKI's Master) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Controls the output volume. Left is less, right is more.  On the 424 MKI, this is the MASTER fader. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAIN 1\u003c\/strong\u003e (TRIM) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Sets how much preamplification will be added to the input signal.  On the 424 MKI, this is the TRIM control.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGAIN 2\u003c\/strong\u003e (CHANNEL) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Sets the volume level of the second gain stage. On the 424 MKI, this is the CHANNEL fader.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBASS\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Cuts or boosts bass frequencies. Left is less, right is more. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTREBLE\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Cuts or boosts the treble frequencies. Left is less, right is more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eINPUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e- Top ¼” right jack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOUTPUT\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e- Top ¼” left jack.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eXLR OUTPUT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - XLR jack on the left side of the pedal. This is a balanced output which can be used as a direct-out straight into a mixer or interface. The 1\/4” output and XLR output can be used simultaneously.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGROUND LIFT\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Dip switch on the left side of the pedal. If you experience a hum\/buzz while using the XLR output, use this switch to lift the ground.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePOWER\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e - Requires 9VDC center negative power and consumes 50mA. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe 424 Gain Stage is silent, soft touch switching with a buffered bypass.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTHIS PEDAL MEASURES 2.6” X 4.8” X 1.6” AND CONSUMES 50MA. DO NOT USE MORE THAN 9VDC. DAMAGE MAY OCCUR AND YOUR WARRANTY WILL BE VOIDED.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch6\u003e\u003c\/h6\u003e","brand":"JHS Pedals","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55963316978044,"sku":"424","price":249.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0441\/6457\/9484\/files\/250729445885027f.jpg?v=1762855910","url":"https:\/\/www.fairdealmusic.co.uk\/products\/jhs-pedals-424-gain-stage-preamp","provider":"Fair Deal Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}