The Box of Crunchies is a DIY guitar effects pedal kit from Jed's Pedals, described by the maker as its take on a high gain British amp in a pedal. Jed's Pedals says the kit compares to the [Crunch Box by Mi Audio], and that it will "Take your tone from low-gain punchy rhyhtms to a high-gain JCM soaring lead, maintaining a tough British sound."1 It sits in the distortion category, alongside the maker's LeadBanger and Wild Boar.
Kit versions and options
The kit is sold in five levels, so a builder can buy as much or as little as they need1:
- PCB Only: just the plain PCB
- PCB & Components
- PCB & Components and off board parts
- Full Kit
- Full Kit & Drilling
The kit is supplied with a JP125B sized enclosure as standard, and is available with side or top mounted jacks and power1.
One departure from the pedal it compares to: the kit moves the presence control to a pot as standard. As the maker puts it, "Presence helps to ' shape ' the pedal by adding some bite to a" dark amp, or taming highs for a brighter setup1.
Pre-built option and warranty
For players who would rather not solder, Jed's Pedals offers the Box of Crunchies as a Pre Built Kit at £36.00 GBP1.
- Pre built kits have a 1 to 4 week build time1
- No returns are accepted on these kits1
- A 12 month repair warranty is included, so should a fault develop the maker will repair it1
Pre built kits cannot be returned, so the 12 month repair warranty is the only cover if a fault appears after delivery1.
Questions
What pedal is the Box of Crunchies based on?
Jed's Pedals says the kit compares to the Crunch Box by Mi Audio. Like that pedal, it is described as a high gain British amp in a pedal, and the kit moves the presence control to a pot as standard so the top end can be shaped to suit a dark or bright amp.
Does Jed's Pedals sell the Box of Crunchies pre-built?
Yes. Alongside the DIY kit options, Jed's Pedals offers a Pre Built Kit listed at £36.00 GBP. Pre built kits have a 1 to 4 week build time, no returns are accepted, and they carry a 12 month repair warranty should a fault develop.
What enclosure does the Box of Crunchies kit use?
The kit is supplied with a JP125B sized enclosure as standard, and it is available with side or top mounted jacks and power.
How many knobs does the Box of Crunchies need?
You will need 4 knobs for this kit. Jed's Pedals suggests medium sized knobs.
Is there a warranty on the pre-built kit?
Yes. Pre built kits carry a 12 month repair warranty, so if a fault develops Jed's Pedals will repair it. No returns are accepted on these kits.
Sources (1)
- Box of Crunchies, Jed's Pedals (jedspeds.co.uk)
