The Jeds Peds D2O is a twin channel boost pedal sold as a DIY kit, described by the maker as "a twin channel boost pedal"1. It sits in the boost family: one channel is a clean boost that, even at minimum, "brings in a small boost that enhances the sound," and the maker says the pedal is "capable of everything from being left on to sprinkle glittery glow on your tone to kicking in a full-on face melting searing lead"1. Jeds Peds also makes the Lead Channel and a Treble Boost kit.
What the controls do
The maker describes a Lows knob that shapes the low end in two directions: it "can add a warmth that's ideal if you're looking for a bit more body from your single coils," while rolled back it can make humbuckers thinner sounding1. The clean boost channel brings in a small lift that enhances the sound even at its minimum setting1.
What the circuit compares to
Jeds Peds states plainly that "this kit compares to Thorpy's Heavy Water," which is how the maker positions the D2O against the finished commercial pedal it resembles1.
Kit versions and what you get
The D2O is sold in five versions, so you can pick how much of the build you take on1:
- PCB Only: just the plain PCB.
- PCB & Components: PCB, onboard components and any pots and toggle switches.
- Full Kit: as above, with an undrilled enclosure and off board components (foot switch, jacks, 9v, LED).
- Full Kit & Drilling: full kit with drilled enclosure.
- Pre Built Option: a pre built kit with no knobs, built to order.
The Pre Built Option is built to order and no returns are accepted. Jeds Peds offers a 12 month warranty on it, so if it develops a fault you can get in touch1.
Building the D2O
The kit is laid out with the builder in mind. The board is spaced for right angled pots, which the maker says gives "a nice neat finish in the JP125B enclosure it fits in," and the feature list includes a DIY friendly layout and board design, a detailed PDF build guide, top quality parts and a build support forum1. If drilling is not your thing, the Full Kit & Drilling option takes care of it, and pre drilled kits come with top mounted jacks and power1.
Questions
Is the Jeds Peds D2O a kit or a finished pedal?
It is primarily a DIY kit, sold in versions from a plain PCB up to a Full Kit with an undrilled enclosure and off board components. There is also a Pre Built Option that gets you a pre built kit with no knobs, built to order, with a 12 month warranty and no returns accepted.
What is the Jeds Peds D2O compared to?
Jeds Peds says the kit compares to Thorpy's Heavy Water. It is a twin channel boost, described by the maker as capable of everything from being left on to sprinkle a glittery glow on your tone to kicking in a full-on searing lead.
Do I need to drill the enclosure for the D2O?
Not if you choose the Full Kit & Drilling option, which is a full kit with a drilled enclosure. Pre drilled kits come with top mounted jacks and power. The standard Full Kit includes an undrilled enclosure, so you would drill that yourself.
Does the D2O come with a build guide?
Yes. Jeds Peds lists a detailed PDF build guide among the kit's features, along with a DIY friendly layout and board design, a build support forum, and top quality parts.
Is the Jeds Peds D2O prebuilt version returnable?
No. Jeds Peds states that the Pre Built Option, priced at £70.00, is built to order and no returns are accepted. The maker does offer a 12 month warranty, so if the pedal develops a fault you can get in touch.
Sources (1)
- D2O | DIY Guitar Effects Pedal Kits, Jeds Peds (jedspeds.co.uk)
