The JAM Pedals "Achenbach" Lucydreamer is a touch-sensitive clean-blend overdrive pedal from JAM Pedals, part of the maker's Achenbach Series. JAM describes it as a pedal that "moves from dynamic tube-amp-style breakup to full-bodied high-gain saturation while keeping chord voicings clear"1. The defining feature is its Dry/Wet Mix control, which restores natural attack and definition, making the pedal equally effective into a clean platform or an already driven valve amp1.
The controls
The Lucydreamer keeps its control set simple, with four knobs covering the blend, gain, tone and output1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Mix | Sets the ratio between dry and overdriven signals, preserving attack, low-end definition and chord clarity1 |
| Gain | Sets saturation1 |
| Tone | Shapes the overdrive1 |
| Level | Sets master output1 |
The Mix control is the heart of the pedal. Because the clean signal stays in the path alongside the driven one, you can push the Gain control toward full saturation without losing the attack and low-end definition of your picking, which is what keeps chord voicings clear at high drive settings1.
The pedal has two footswitches. The right footswitch engages the effect, and the left footswitch engages the high-gain stage, giving you a second, heavier drive character on demand without re-dialing the knobs1.
The Achenbach Series and artwork versions
The Lucydreamer belongs to JAM Pedals' Achenbach Series, which the maker describes as "the result of a loving friendship that has developed through the years out of mutual respect" with John Achenbach1. The series also includes the JAM Pedals "Achenbach" Double Dreamer.
JAM offers the Lucydreamer in several custom artwork versions: Curious Eye, Still, Superior, Campfire, Relic and Turquoise Gold1.
- JAM Pedals "Curious Eye" Lucydreamer1
- JAM Pedals "Still" Lucydreamer1
- JAM Pedals "Superior" Lucydreamer1
- JAM Pedals "Campfire" Lucydreamer1
- JAM Pedals "Relic" Lucydreamer1
- JAM Pedals "Turquoise Gold" Lucydreamer1
Per the maker, these are the "same sound, different artwork"1. The limited artwork pedals are one-of-a-kind hand-painted pieces, so the pedal you receive will differ in detail from the photos shown1.
The Lucydreamer Bass
There is a bass version, the Lucydreamer Bass, a bass overdrive pedal in the same series2. JAM describes it as a touch-sensitive clean-blend overdrive that takes bass from dynamic tube-amp-style breakup to full, saturated drive without losing note definition2.
Its control set mirrors the guitar version, with one difference in how the blend is described for bass players2:
| Control | What it does (Lucydreamer Bass) |
|---|---|
| Mix | Blends clean and driven signals2 |
| Gain | Sets saturation1 |
| Tone | Shapes the overdrive1 |
| Level | Sets master output1 |
On the Bass version, the Dry/Wet Mix control keeps the fundamental, attack and playing nuance intact even when the driven path is pushed hard2. The left footswitch activates the high-gain stage without changing the dry level, and the right footswitch engages the main effect2. Like the guitar version, it is true bypass2.
The Lucydreamer Bass was listed as sold out on JAM Pedals' site as of October 20263. Players looking for a bass overdrive can also browse the site's bass pedals coverage.
Players, warranty and buying details
JAM lists Mick Thomson of Slipknot among the artists using the Lucydreamer1.
JAM Pedals covers the pedal with a 30-day money-back guarantee: if within 30 days of receiving the product you are not satisfied and wish to return it, you get a refund, no questions asked1. The same 30-day money-back guarantee applies to the Lucydreamer Bass2. For UK orders, the pedal ships DDP with 20% UK VAT and all duties included, with no extra charges on delivery and free shipping1.
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Questions
Is there a bass version of the Lucydreamer?
Yes. JAM Pedals makes the Lucydreamer Bass, a bass overdrive pedal with the same clean-blend approach. Its Dry/Wet Mix control keeps the fundamental, attack and playing nuance intact even when the driven path is pushed hard. The Bass version was listed as sold out as of October 2026.
Who designed the JAM Lucydreamer?
The Lucydreamer is made by JAM Pedals as part of its Achenbach Series, which the maker describes as the result of a friendship built over years of mutual respect with John Achenbach. The series carries his name on the pedals.
Is the JAM Lucydreamer true bypass?
Yes. JAM Pedals lists the Lucydreamer with true bypass, so with the effect disengaged your signal passes through without the pedal's circuitry in the path. The Lucydreamer Bass is also true bypass.
Do the Lucydreamer artwork versions sound different?
No. JAM Pedals offers the Lucydreamer in Curious Eye, Still, Superior, Campfire, Relic and Turquoise Gold custom artwork versions, and states they are the same sound with different artwork. The limited artwork pedals are one-of-a-kind hand-painted pieces, so the one you receive differs in detail from the photos.
What does the left footswitch on the Lucydreamer do?
The right footswitch engages the effect. The left footswitch engages the high-gain stage, switching the pedal into heavier saturation. On the Lucydreamer Bass, the left footswitch activates the high-gain stage without changing the dry level.
Sources (3)
- “Achenbach” Lucydreamer, JAM Pedals (www.jampedals.com)
- “Achenbach” Lucydreamer Bass, JAM Pedals (www.jampedals.com)
- LucyDreamer Bass Limited Artwork, www.jampedals.com
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