The Micro Amp kit is a DIY guitar effects pedal kit from Jed's Ped's that builds a chip driven clean boost, a pedal the maker describes as "providing a tonne of boost to your signal." The circuit compares to the Micro Amp, and it is built on the same board as the Dist+, so builders familiar with that kit will find the layout familiar1. For players new to the category, a clean boost lifts the volume of the signal without adding distortion of its own; see Boost Pedals for how these sit alongside overdrive and distortion pedals.
Versions and what each includes
Jed's Ped's sells the kit in six versions, so you can buy as much or as little of the build as you want1:
| Version | What you get |
|---|---|
| PCB Only | Just the plain PCB |
| PCB & Components | The board and its components |
| PCB & Components and off board parts | As above, plus off board components: foot switch, jacks, 9v socket, LED |
| Full Kit | As above, with an undrilled enclosure |
| Full Kit & Drilling | Full kit with a drilled enclosure |
| Pre Built Kit | Already built, £28.00 GBP |
Drilling on the Full Kit & Drilling version includes all the holes for a complete pedal and carries a small surcharge1.
Only the Full Kit & Drilling version arrives pre-drilled. The Full Kit's JP1590B enclosure is undrilled, and the three lowest versions include no enclosure at all, so plan your drilling before you order.
Building it
Jed's Ped's rates the build at 3/10 difficulty and says the kit is suitable for beginners, though "a steady soldering hand is needed"1. The single knob keeps the wiring light: the maker notes "You will need 1 knob for this kit. I suggest you get a big one"1.
Using it
The maker suggests the boost works well beyond a standalone pedal: "As well as being an excellent single unit, It is very useful for adding into a dual pedal for lead work"1. Jed's Ped's also reports using it in practice: "I have used it myself to replace the boost on 'The Rec' and it sounded great"1.
Questions
How hard is the Jed's Ped's Micro Amp kit to build?
Jed's Ped's rates the build at 3/10 difficulty and says the kit is suitable for beginners, though a steady soldering hand is needed. The six buying options let you scale the work: a PCB Only version is just the plain board, while the Pre Built Kit arrives already assembled at £28.00 GBP as of 26 October 2026.
What enclosure comes with the Jed's Ped's Micro Amp kit?
The kit is supplied with a JP1590B enclosure. In the Full Kit version the enclosure comes undrilled, so you drill it yourself; the Full Kit & Drilling version adds all the holes for a complete pedal for a small surcharge.
How many knobs does the Micro Amp kit need?
One. Jed's Ped's says you will need 1 knob for this kit, and suggests getting a big one. A single control suits a set-and-forget clean boost that you kick in for solos.
Does the Micro Amp kit come pre-drilled?
Only if you choose the Full Kit & Drilling option, which is the full kit with a drilled enclosure carrying all the holes for a complete pedal. The standard Full Kit includes an undrilled enclosure, and the lower-tier versions include no enclosure at all.
Sources (1)
- Micro Amp, Jed's Ped's (jedspeds.co.uk)