The Joyo British Sound is a preamp pedal from Joyo that emulates classic Marshall amp tones. MusicRadar describes it as "a preamp that looks to emulate classic Marshall tones," putting it in the same family of amp-in-a-box pedals as the Joyo Golden Face and Joyo Orange Juice1.
What it does
The gain control takes you from a slight break-up through to a reasonably saturated drive, which MusicRadar found works well for classic rock and blues1.
The voice control is the key to getting the most out of the pedal. Set low, it lowers the gain range for a vintage response; turned clockwise, it moves toward a modern stack voice with increased gain. In MusicRadar's words, "you're only unlocking half the pedal's power if you ignore the voice control"1.
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Gain | Takes you from a slight break-up through to a reasonably saturated drive1 |
| Voice | Set low, lowers the gain range for a vintage response; clockwise, moves toward a modern stack voice with increased gain1 |
MusicRadar's overall verdict:
"It's built to last, and packs much more versatility than we expected, offering a simple one-stomp solution for classic rock and blues1."
MusicRadar review1
The review also credits the pedal with solid construction, versatile tones, simple operation, true bypass and great value for money1.
Videos
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Questions
What does the Joyo British Sound do?
It is a preamp pedal that emulates classic Marshall tones. The gain control takes you from a slight break-up through to a reasonably saturated drive, and the voice control shifts the character from a vintage response to a modern stack voice with increased gain.
Is the Joyo British Sound true bypass?
Yes. MusicRadar's review lists true bypass among the pedal's strengths, alongside solid construction, versatile tones, simple operation and good value for money.
Sources (1)
- Joyo British Sound review, MusicRadar, 2013-01-17
