The Jeds Peds Julian is a DIY guitar effects pedal kit for an analog chorus, sold by the UK kit maker Jeds Peds. The maker introduces it plainly: "Here's a chorus pedal kit that needs no introduction," and says "This kit compares to the Julia," placing it alongside the Walrus Audio Julia, a well known chorus and vibrato pedal. As a chorus, it produces its effect by splitting the signal and modulating a copy of it, giving anything from a subtle widening of the sound to a pronounced warble; the maker describes it as "a really swish analogue chorus that adds plenty of subtle to not so subtle chorus effects."1
What it does
The Julian is a chorus in the analog tradition. Jeds Peds describes the range of the effect as running from subtle to not so subtle, so the same pedal covers gentle thickening and more obvious modulated chorus sounds. With 5 controls, the maker says "you can dial in the tone you are looking for," which is more hands on control than many chorus pedals offer.1
For players browsing effect types, it sits among Chorus Pedals, a family related to Flanger Pedals, Phaser Pedals and Vibrato Pedals.
Versions and what you get
The Julian is sold in six versions, from a bare circuit board to a finished pedal1:
| Version | What it includes |
|---|---|
| PCB Only | Just the plain PCB |
| PCB & Components | PCB with components |
| PCB & Components and off board parts | PCB, components and off board parts |
| Full Kit | As above with undrilled enclosure |
| Full Kit & Drilling | Full kit with drilled enclosure |
| Pre Built Kit | Assembled by Jeds Peds |
The Pre Built Kit accepts no returns, but carries a 12 month repair warranty. Jeds Peds: "There are no returns accepted on these but I do give a 12 month repair warranty so should a fault be developed I will repair it."1
Building it: enclosure and drilling
The Julian is designed to fit inside Jeds Peds' JP125B enclosure, and the circuit "features the ability to use right angled pots to ensure a neat presentation" inside the box.1
If drilling your own enclosure does not appeal, the Full Kit & Drilling option arrives with the enclosure already drilled. Pre drilled kits come with top mounted jacks and power, which keeps cables tidy on a pedalboard.1
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Questions
Is the Jeds Peds Julian a chorus or a vibrato?
The Julian is a chorus. Jeds Peds describes it as an analogue chorus that adds plenty of subtle to not so subtle chorus effects, and the maker positions it as a kit that compares to the Julia, which is itself a chorus and vibrato design. On the Julian the effect type is chorus.
Which enclosure does the Jeds Peds Julian fit?
Jeds Peds says the Julian fits inside its JP125B enclosure. The design also allows the use of right angled pots, which the maker says ensures a neat presentation inside the box.
What comes in the Jeds Peds Julian Full Kit?
The Full Kit is the complete parts set with an undrilled enclosure. The Full Kit & Drilling option is the same full kit but with a drilled enclosure, and the Pre Built Kit is a pedal assembled by Jeds Peds.
Does the Jeds Peds Julian come pre drilled?
Only if you choose the Full Kit & Drilling option, which comes with a drilled enclosure. The standard Full Kit has an undrilled enclosure. Pre drilled kits come with top mounted jacks and power.
Is there a warranty on the pre built Julian?
Yes. The Pre Built Kit carries no returns, but Jeds Peds gives a 12 month repair warranty, so if a fault develops the maker will repair it.
Is the Julian analog or digital?
The Julian is analogue. Jeds Peds describes it as a really swish analogue chorus that adds plenty of subtle to not so subtle chorus effects.
Sources (1)
- Julian | DIY Guitar Effects Pedal Kits, Jeds Peds (jedspeds.co.uk)
