The Texas Cowboy is a treble boost pedal from JedsPeds, a UK maker of DIY pedal kits. JedsPeds describes the circuit as designed to give a clear, sparkling clean tone when you lower the guitar's volume, and a "warm, dynamic overdrive" when you crank the volume back up, offering a versatile range of tones1. The maker says that during its design, attempts were made to capture the tones of "the one and only SRV" and place them inside a 125B case1.
Kit versions and build options
The Texas Cowboy is sold in several versions, so you can buy as much or as little as you want to do yourself1:
- PCB Only - just the plain PCB
- PCB & Components
- PCB & Components and off board parts
- Full Kit
- Full Kit & Drilling
- JP-Pro Kit
- Pre Built Kit - you are buying a kit and JedsPeds does the build for you
Drilling is an optional extra for the Full Kit, with a small surcharge, and includes all the holes needed for a complete pedal1. You also have the choice of side or top mounted jacks and power socket1.
No returns are accepted on the Pre Built Kit. JedsPeds covers it instead with a 12 month repair warranty: should a fault develop, the maker will repair it1.
Building it
JedsPeds describes the Texas Cowboy as suitable for a beginner level builder1. The kit features the maker's DIY friendly layout and board design, a detailed PDF build guide, top quality parts and access to a build support forum1. The board is designed for right angled pots, and you will need 1 knob for the kit; JedsPeds suggests medium ones1.
Where it sits
JedsPeds says the kit compares to The Texan Twang, as a sound comparison only1. If you want to hear what the maker's other boost and low gain designs do, see the JedsPeds Social Dancing and the JedsPeds LPB, or browse overdrive and boost pedals more broadly.
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Questions
Is the JedsPeds Texas Cowboy a kit or a finished pedal?
It is sold as a DIY kit in several versions, from a plain PCB up to a Full Kit with drilling as an optional extra. JedsPeds also offers a Pre Built Kit, where the maker assembles the kit for you before shipping. The pre built version carries a 12 month repair warranty, and no returns are accepted on it.
Is the Texas Cowboy suitable for a first-time builder?
JedsPeds describes it as suitable for a beginner level builder. The kit comes with a DIY friendly layout and board design, a detailed PDF build guide, top quality parts and access to a build support forum, which is aimed at builders working on their first projects.
What enclosure does the Texas Cowboy fit?
The kit fits a JP125B enclosure, which is JedsPeds' own 125B size enclosure. During the design, attempts were made to capture the tones of SRV and place them inside that 125B case.
What does the pre built Texas Cowboy cost and is it covered by a warranty?
The Pre Built Kit is listed at £32.00 GBP as of 26 October 2026. JedsPeds gives a 12 month repair warranty on pre built kits, so if a fault develops the maker will repair it. No returns are accepted on pre built options.
How many knobs does the Texas Cowboy need?
One. JedsPeds states you will need 1 knob for this kit and suggests medium sized ones. The board is designed for right angled pots.
Sources (1)
- Texas Cowboy, JedsPeds
