The Jeds Peds Dark Meat Shed is a DIY fuzz pedal kit from the UK maker's One Knob Fuzz range, all of which are built on the company's Multi Fuzz PCB. Jeds Peds describes it as "a very thick and meaty" fuzz, and says the kit "compares to the DAM Meat Head - dark version," offered as a comparison rather than an endorsement. The range was put together with beginners in mind, and the maker says the pedals in it "meet the fuzzy needs of most pedal boards."1
The one knob and the enclosure
True to the One Knob Fuzz name, the Dark Meat Shed has a single control, and the kit does not include it: "You will need 1 knob for this kit. I suggest you get a big one." The PCB hangs from the pot inside the enclosure, and the Full Kit is supplied with a JP1590B enclosure.1
Versions and what you get
The kit is sold in six versions, from a bare board to a pedal built for you1:
| Version | What it is |
|---|---|
| PCB Only | Just the plain PCB |
| PCB & Components | PCB with parts, no enclosure hardware |
| PCB & Components and off board parts | Adds the off board parts |
| Full Kit | Complete kit, including the JP1590B enclosure |
| Full Kit & Drilling | Full Kit with all holes drilled, a small surcharge |
| Pre Built Kit | Built for you, 1 to 4 week build time |
Drilling is an optional extra on the Full Kit and covers all the holes for a complete pedal. Pre built kits carry a 12 month repair warranty: "should a fault be developed I will repair it."1
The Pre Built Kit is priced at £27.00 GBP and takes 1 to 4 weeks to build before it ships.1
Building one
Build guides are available as PDFs for both the current V2 and the earlier V1 of the kit. Jeds Peds calls it "a classic fuzz pedal, easy to put together and gives out a great tone," and the one knob layout keeps the build and the controls simple. If you would rather compare it with other kits from the same range, see the Jeds Peds Fuzz Face kit, the Jeds Peds Red Llama kit or the Jeds Peds Muff Fuzz kit, or browse the wider field in Fuzz Pedals.1
Questions
Does the Jeds Peds Dark Meat Shed come with a knob?
No. The kit needs one knob, which the buyer supplies separately. Jeds Peds suggests getting a big one for it.
Is the Dark Meat Shed a complete pedal or a kit?
It is a DIY guitar effects pedal kit, part of the Jeds Peds One Knob Fuzz range. It is sold in several versions, from a plain PCB up to a Full Kit with a JP1590B enclosure, and there is also a Pre Built Kit option for players who would rather not solder it themselves.
What circuit is the Dark Meat Shed based on?
Jeds Peds says the kit compares to the DAM Meat Head, dark version. It is built on the company's Multi Fuzz PCB, the same board used across the One Knob Fuzz range.
Is there a warranty on the pre built Dark Meat Shed?
Yes. Pre built kits carry a 12 month repair warranty, so if a fault develops Jeds Peds will repair it. Pre built kits also have a 1 to 4 week build time before they ship.
Can I buy the Dark Meat Shed already drilled?
Yes. Drilling is an optional extra for the Full Kit, with a small surcharge, and it includes all the holes needed for a complete pedal.
Is the Dark Meat Shed suitable for a first pedal build?
Jeds Peds put the One Knob Fuzz range together with beginners in mind, and describes the Dark Meat Shed as a classic fuzz pedal that is easy to put together. Build guides for both the current V2 and the earlier V1 are available as PDFs.
Sources (1)
- Dark Meat Shed, Jeds Peds (jedspeds.co.uk)
