The JAM Pedals "Senegull" Seagull is a filter pedal with two personalities: a Seagull mode that creates pitch-like filter movement controlled from the guitar, and a Cocked Wah mode that provides fixed wah-filter tones with strong vintage midrange1. It belongs to the wider family of wah-wah pedals and filter pedals, but it works without a treadle: the filter responds to your playing instead. JAM describes the Senegull as the same sound as the Relic Seagull with different artwork1.
Every custom artwork pedal is a one-of-a-kind hand-painted piece. JAM states that the pedal you receive will differ in detail from the photos shown1.
Controls and footswitch
The front panel is simple: two knobs, a mode switch and a three-position range switch1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Level | Sets output |
| Frequency | Fine-tunes the filter |
| Mode switch | Selects Cocked Wah or Seagull |
| Sweep switch | Three-position switch that selects the working range |
The footswitch has a second function beyond on/off. Press and release quickly for standard on/off switching, or hold the footswitch for momentary engagement and release to bypass1. That makes it possible to bring the filter in only for a phrase without changing the pedal's set state.
JAM also notes that the input and output are in phase1, which matters if you run the pedal alongside other phase-sensitive effects or parallel routing.
Power and practical details
The Senegull runs on 9V DC, center-negative, and JAM recommends an isolated supply1. With a maximum current draw of 45 mA1, it is worth checking what your power supply has available on each output before adding it to a board. The pedal measures 7.5 x 12 x 5.6 cm (2.9 x 4.7 x 2.2 in) including jacks and controls and weighs 300 g (0.66 lb)1. JAM offers a 30-day money-back guarantee with a refund, no questions asked1.
Senegull and Relic Seagull
The Senegull is a variant of the Relic Seagull. JAM's own description is "Same sound, different artwork"1. Since both are hand-painted one-of-a-kind pedals, the practical difference between the two is the finish on the enclosure rather than the circuit or the controls.
Questions
What is a Seagull pedal?
A Seagull pedal produces a reversed wah effect: instead of a rocking treadle, the filter movement is controlled from the guitar, and JAM describes it as pitch-like filter movement. The Senegull pairs that with a Cocked Wah mode for fixed wah-filter tones, and each unit carries one-of-a-kind hand-painted artwork, so the pedal you receive differs in detail from photos.
What is the difference between Seagull mode and Cocked Wah mode?
Seagull mode creates pitch-like filter movement controlled from the guitar, so the effect responds to your playing rather than a pedal position. Cocked Wah mode provides fixed wah-filter tones with strong vintage midrange, the sound of a wah left partway through its sweep. The mode switch selects between the two.
Is the JAM Senegull true bypass?
Yes. JAM Pedals lists the Senegull's bypass as true bypass, so the pedal is removed from your signal chain when off. The maker also notes that the input and output are in phase.
What power supply does the JAM Seagull need?
The Senegull runs on 9V DC, centre-negative, with a maximum current draw of 45 mA. JAM recommends an isolated power supply rather than sharing a daisy-chained output with other pedals.
What does the footswitch do when held down?
A quick press and release works as standard on/off switching. Holding the footswitch engages the effect momentarily, and releasing it bypasses the pedal again, which suits players who want the filter only on certain phrases.
How is the Senegull different from the Relic Seagull?
JAM describes the Senegull as the same sound as the Relic Seagull with different artwork. Both are hand-painted, one-of-a-kind pedals, so the difference between them is cosmetic rather than electronic.
Sources (1)
- “Senegull” Seagull, JAM Pedals (www.jampedals.com)
