Preamp Guitar Pedal with Master, Pre-Vol, Step, Hi Pass, 3-band EQ, and 3-band Shift Controls and Hi/Lo Switch.

The JHS Colour Box V2 is a studio-grade preamp and EQ that brings the legendary sound of a vintage British recording console (think Neve 1073) directly to your pedalboard. Unlike standard drive pedals, the Colour Box V2 uses high-end Lundahl transformers and a 100% analog signal path to add weight, harmonic complexity, and professional "sheen" to any source.

The Console Experience in a Pedal

The V2 is a massive upgrade over the original, expanding the control set to handle everything from surgical tone-shaping to "blown-out" console distortion.

• Advanced EQ: Features a 3-band Baxandall-style EQ. Each band (Treble, Middle, Bass) has a dedicated Shift control, effectively turning them into fully sweepable parametric bands for precise frequency targeting.+1
• Dual Gain Stages: The Step control increases gain in five distinct stages (up to $+39$ dB), while the Pre-Vol knob acts as your "drive" for fine-tuning the saturation.
• Hi/Lo Switch: A new addition that provides massive clean headroom in Lo mode (perfect for acoustic or clean electric) or instant grit and "Revolution"-style fuzz in Hi mode.
• XLR & Phantom Power: Equipped with a combo XLR/TRS input, it can function as a high-quality mic preamp or DI box, safely passing 48V phantom power to your condenser microphones.

Whether you're using it to warm up a vocal, thicken a bass line, or replace your guitar amp entirely for direct recording, the Colour Box V2 acts as a "secret weapon" that makes everything sound like a finished record