The Jeds Peds Cross Channel Ferry is a DIY guitar effects pedal kit that covers a wide gain range: the maker describes it as "a great pedal which covers a lot of ground from low gain overdrive to all out face melting fuzzyness." It sits between a straight overdrive and a fuzz, and Jeds Peds says it is "apparently designed to emulation the one and only Eric Johnsons tones." The maker also notes that "this kit compares to the Dover Drive."1
What you get
The kit is built around Jeds Peds' own board design. The maker says "it features our DIY friendly layout and board design, detailed PDF build guide, top quality parts and the availability o" build support, so a first time builder has written documentation behind them. The board is spaced for right angled pots, which the maker says gives "a nice neat finish in the JP125B enclosure it fits in."1
You will need to supply your own knobs: "You will need 3 knobs for this kit. I suggest you get medium sized."1
Versions
Jeds Peds sells the Cross Channel Ferry in four kit versions, plus a pre built option1:
| Version | What it includes |
|---|---|
| PCB Only | "Just the plain PCB" |
| PCB & Components | PCB plus parts |
| Full Kit | Everything needed to build it |
| Full Kit & Drilling | Full kit with a pre drilled enclosure; "Pre drilled kits come with top mounted jacks and power on this." |
| Pre Built | Built to order, "with no knobs" |
The pre built option is built to order and no returns are accepted, and it also ships without knobs. Jeds Peds does offer a 12 month warranty on pre built items: "We do offer a 12 month warranty though so if it develops a fault then please get in touch."1
Where it sits in the Jeds Peds range
The Cross Channel Ferry is one of several gain pedals Jeds Peds offers as kits. If you want more fuzz focused builds, the maker's range includes the Fuzz Face kit, the Silicon Tone Bender, the Muff Fuzz kit, and the Mix Tape Fuzz. For a pedal that stays closer to drive territory, there is the Overunder1.
Questions
Is the Jeds Peds Cross Channel Ferry a kit or a finished pedal?
It is sold as a DIY guitar effects pedal kit from Jeds Peds, with four versions: PCB Only, PCB & Components, Full Kit, and Full Kit & Drilling. There is also a pre built option, built to order, which gets you a pre built kit with no knobs and no returns accepted, though Jeds Peds offers a 12 month warranty on pre built items.
What tones is the Cross Channel Ferry designed to emulate?
Jeds Peds says the pedal is apparently designed to emulate Eric Johnson's tones, and describes it as covering a lot of ground from low gain overdrive to all out face melting fuzziness. The maker also notes that the kit compares to the Dover Drive.
Does the Cross Channel Ferry kit include knobs?
No. Jeds Peds says you will need 3 knobs for the kit and suggests medium sized ones. The pre built option is also supplied with no knobs.
What comes with the Full Kit and Drilling version?
Pre drilled kits come with top mounted jacks and power, according to the maker's product page.
Is there a build guide for the Cross Channel Ferry?
Yes. The kit features Jeds Peds' DIY friendly layout and board design, a detailed PDF build guide, top quality parts, and the availability of build support.
Does the pre-built Cross Channel Ferry have a warranty?
Yes. Jeds Peds offers a 12 month warranty on pre built items, so if the pedal develops a fault the maker asks you to get in touch.
Sources (1)
- Cross Channel Ferry, Jeds Peds (jedspeds.co.uk)
