{"product_id":"jhs-volture-voltage-sag-utility","title":"JHS Pedals Volture Voltage Sag Utility","description":"\u003ch2\u003eQuick Product Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJHS Pedals Volture\u003c\/strong\u003e is a compact voltage sag utility designed to recreate the sound and response of an analogue pedal running from a dying battery. Place it between your pedalboard power supply and a compatible analogue effect, then reduce the voltage to explore increasingly compressed, gated, sputtery and unstable sounds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally developed with vintage-style fuzz circuits in mind, the Volture can also produce interesting results with compatible analogue overdrive and distortion pedals. Instead of repeatedly draining batteries or relying on guesswork, its single control lets you dial in the amount of voltage sag and return to useful settings quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor fuzz players, experimental pedalboard builders and anyone who enjoys pushing analogue circuits outside their normal operating range, the Volture is a simple utility capable of producing surprisingly dramatic tonal changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/7UQV7RKr9mQ?si=U1RsrFmryiAhOqDR\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eAt A Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFeature\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJHS Pedals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNew\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage sag utility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain Function\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSimulates dying-battery voltage\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V–18V DC centre negative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAdjustable Output\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25V–7.5V DC centre negative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Pedals\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFully analogue pedals drawing less than 50mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVintage-style fuzz, analogue overdrive, distortion and experimental sounds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✓ 1 x JHS Pedals Volture Voltage Sag Utility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eImportant Compatibility Information\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Volture is designed for \u003cstrong\u003efully analogue pedals drawing less than 50mA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt should \u003cstrong\u003enot be used with digital pedals or effects containing digital\/logic-based circuitry\u003c\/strong\u003e. Supplying inadequate voltage to digital electronics can result in incorrect operation and risks damaging the pedal being powered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlways confirm that the effect you intend to use is fully analogue and within the required current limit before connecting it to the Volture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFair Deal Quality Control Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew pedalboard utilities supplied by Fair Deal Music are checked with practical use in mind, including control operation, power connections and general functionality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the Volture sits within your pedal's power path rather than the audio signal path, correct power compatibility is particularly important. Always check the requirements of the pedal being powered before experimenting with reduced voltage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Choose The JHS Volture?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecreate The Dying-Battery Fuzz Trick\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOld analogue fuzz circuits can respond dramatically as their supply voltage falls. The Volture gives you control over that behaviour without deliberately running batteries flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAdjustable From Subtle Sag To Extreme Sounds\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe output can be reduced from \u003cstrong\u003e7.5V down to 1.25V\u003c\/strong\u003e, allowing you to explore everything from subtle changes in compression and response through to heavily gated, sputtering and glitch-like textures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks With More Than Fuzz\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlthough designed primarily around vintage-style fuzz circuits, the Volture can be experimented with using compatible fully analogue overdrive and distortion pedals too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTiny Pedalboard Footprint\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e3.6\" x 1.5\" x 1\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, the Volture takes up very little room and can be integrated into a pedalboard without sacrificing the space required by a conventional effects pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eJHS Volture vs Other Ways To Create Voltage Sag\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJHS Volture vs A Dying 9V Battery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA genuinely dying battery can create excellent fuzz sounds, but reproducing the same voltage consistently is inconvenient. The Volture lets you reduce voltage with a knob, making your preferred sag setting much easier to find again.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJHS Volture vs A Variable-Voltage Power Supply\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome pedalboard power supplies provide adjustable outputs, but the Volture puts voltage control immediately beside the effect and offers a much wider deliberately under-powered range for compatible analogue circuits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eJHS Volture vs A Fuzz Pedal With A Bias Control\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBias and voltage sag can both produce gated or sputtering sounds, but they alter different parts of a circuit. The Volture changes the actual supply voltage reaching a compatible pedal, meaning you can experiment with pedals that do not already have their own sag control.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWho Is The JHS Volture For?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Volture is particularly useful for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFuzz enthusiasts chasing dying-battery textures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers using vintage-inspired analogue fuzz pedals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExperimental guitarists creating gated and sputtering sounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePedal collectors who want to explore different responses from existing analogue effects\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStudio musicians looking for unusual gain textures\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlayers who want repeatable voltage-sag sounds without draining batteries\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLooking for advice on fuzz pedals, pedalboard power or whether a particular analogue effect is suitable for voltage sag? Our experienced team of musicians can help by phone, online or in our Birmingham showroom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Does Lower Voltage Change A Fuzz Pedal's Sound?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimple analogue fuzz circuits can be highly sensitive to changes in supply voltage. When the available voltage drops, the circuit has less headroom and its transistors or other gain stages operate differently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe result can include extra compression, weaker sustain, gated note decay, unusual attack characteristics and eventually broken, sputtery fuzz. Exactly how a pedal reacts depends on its circuit, which is why experimenting with the Volture can produce dramatically different results from one analogue effect to another.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eStory \u0026amp; Context\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe idea behind the Volture comes from a long-standing guitar trick: deliberately using a partially discharged battery in a fuzz pedal to alter its response.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than asking players to collect and measure old batteries, JHS developed the Volture as a practical way to reproduce the effect. It sits between the power supply and the pedal, allowing the guitarist to reduce the supplied voltage gradually and find the point where a particular analogue circuit starts behaving in interesting ways.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eJHS Pedals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVolture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eType\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVoltage sag utility\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Voltage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9V–18V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInput Polarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentre negative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Voltage Range\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.25V–7.5V DC\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOutput Polarity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCentre negative\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCompatible Current Draw\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePedals below 50mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePower Connections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndustry-standard 2.1mm pedal power connections\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVolture Current Consumption\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.6\" x 1.5\" x 1\"\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePower Requirements\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Volture accepts a \u003cstrong\u003e9V, 12V or 18V DC centre-negative input\u003c\/strong\u003e and provides an adjustable \u003cstrong\u003e1.25V–7.5V DC centre-negative output\u003c\/strong\u003e to the connected analogue pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe effect being powered must be \u003cstrong\u003efully analogue and draw less than 50mA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eImportant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo not connect the Volture to digital or logic-based effects.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Volture deliberately reduces supply voltage, and digital circuitry is not designed to operate this way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFair Deal Music Verdict 🎵\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e★★★★★ 5\/5\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eJHS Volture\u003c\/strong\u003e is a brilliantly simple utility for anyone who enjoys the unpredictable side of analogue fuzz. It takes the old dying-battery trick and turns it into something controllable, repeatable and considerably more practical.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a specialised product rather than an everyday necessity, but for the right fuzz collection it can unlock sounds you may not have realised were already hiding inside your pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest suited for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fuzz enthusiasts and experimental players using fully analogue effects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCustomers usually upgrade from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Experimenting with partially discharged 9V batteries or fixed-voltage power-supply settings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMost commonly paired with:\u003c\/strong\u003e Low-current analogue fuzz, overdrive and distortion pedals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOur tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Start at the highest output voltage and reduce it gradually while playing. Listen to how the attack, sustain and note decay change rather than immediately turning the Volture to minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShowroom feedback:\u003c\/strong\u003e Different analogue pedals can react very differently to voltage sag, so experimentation is the whole point. Some produce subtle compression changes while others quickly move into extreme gated fuzz.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy From Fair Deal Music?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you buy from Fair Deal Music, you're choosing one of the UK's most established, independent family run music retailers since 1987.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur Birmingham showroom and knowledgeable musician-led team give you access to friendly, practical advice before and after your purchase. Whether you're building your first pedalboard, experimenting with analogue fuzz or working out the right way to power your effects, we're happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you shop with Fair Deal Music, you can buy with confidence thanks to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExpert advice from knowledgeable musicians\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarefully checked new, used, pre-owned and ex-display equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCompetitive prices on leading music brands\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSecure online ordering\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK-wide delivery\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFriendly support before and after your purchase\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecades of experience with new and pre-owned musical equipment\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA large Birmingham showroom where you can speak directly with our team\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTrade In. Trade Up. Save More.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThinking about upgrading? Your next piece of gear could cost less than you think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe're always happy to consider part exchanges and trade-ins on a wide range of musical instruments and equipment. Your existing gear could help reduce the cost of your next purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSimply get in touch with our team for a \u003cstrong\u003eno-obligation valuation\u003c\/strong\u003e, and we'll be happy to discuss the options available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the JHS Volture do?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Volture reduces the supply voltage reaching a compatible analogue pedal, recreating the behaviour associated with powering effects from a dying battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIs the Volture itself a fuzz pedal?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. It does not process your guitar's audio signal. It changes the power supplied to another compatible analogue effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use the JHS Volture with digital pedals?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNo.\u003c\/strong\u003e It should not be used with digital or logic-based circuitry because deliberately reducing the voltage can cause incorrect operation and risks damaging the connected pedal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat pedals work best with the Volture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLow-current fully analogue fuzz circuits are the obvious starting point. Compatible analogue overdrives and distortions can also produce interesting results.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is the maximum current draw for a pedal connected to the Volture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJHS specifies that the connected pedal should draw \u003cstrong\u003eless than 50mA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow low can the Volture reduce the voltage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIts adjustable output range runs from approximately \u003cstrong\u003e7.5V down to 1.25V DC\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes the LED change as I reduce the voltage?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. The Volture's LED becomes dimmer as the output voltage is reduced, providing a useful visual indication of the sag effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCan I use a 12V or 18V supply to power the Volture?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. 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