The Joyo JF-22 Oxford Sound is an analog distortion pedal built to put the sound of a 1970s Orange amp on a pedalboard. Joyo describes it as recreating "the tone of an ORANGE amp, bringing out the classic British rock of the 70's," and says it "offers more versatility, which performs great for clean, distortion and more"1. RockBoard's PedalPedia classifies it under distortion, overdrive and equalizer effect types2.
What it does to your sound
The pedal's premise is the classic Orange amp voice of the 1970s, and its controls are laid out the way an amplifier's are. Gearnews' reviewer Jef wrote that "it's very much like an amplifier in the way that you dial it in," which makes it approachable if you already know how to set a gain and tone stack on an amp head3.
On how close it gets, his verdict was favorable with a caveat: "I think it sounds very similar to the amp it is trying to emulate. Sure, it isn't perfect, and doesn't appear to nail a specific Orange amp model." In other words, it lands in the ball park of the Orange sound rather than cloning one particular amp3.
Specifications
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Circuit type | Analog2 |
| Effect types | Distortion, overdrive, equalizer2 |
| Input | 1/4" mono jack, 1M Ohms1 |
| Output | 1/4" mono jack, 1K Ohms1 |
| Power | DC 9V adapter, center minus plug1 |
| Current draw | 6mA1 |
| Dimensions | 120mm (D) x 97mm (W) x 55mm (H)1 |
| Weight | 390g1 |
Joyo's product page lists a DC 9V power adapter as the power requirement, with no battery option given. At 6mA the draw is light enough for almost any pedalboard supply, but it needs a center-negative 9V source1.
Where it sits in Joyo's range
The Oxford Sound is part of Joyo's JF series of drive pedals, alongside the JF-21 Splinter, a RAT-style distortion. If you are comparing drives across the maker's catalog, the distortion and overdrive type pages group the alternatives by what they do2.
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Questions
What power supply does the JOYO JF-22 Oxford Sound need?
Joyo specifies a DC 9V power adapter with a center minus (center negative) plug. The pedal draws 6mA, which is a light load, but the maker's product page lists a power adapter rather than a battery, so plan to run it from a 9V center-negative supply on your board.
Is the JOYO JF-22 Oxford Sound analog?
Yes. The RockBoard PedalPedia entry for the JF-22 Oxford Sound lists its circuit type as analog, and Joyo classifies the pedal under distortion, overdrive and equalizer effect types.
How much does the JOYO JF-22 weigh?
Joyo's product page gives the weight as 390g, with dimensions of 120mm (D) x 97mm (W) x 55mm (H).
What amp is the JF-22 Oxford Sound modeled on?
Joyo says the Oxford Sound recreates the tone of an Orange amp, bringing out the classic British rock of the 70's. Gearnews' reviewer likewise described it as based on the classic Orange amp tone of the '70s, though he thought it did not appear to nail a specific Orange amp model.
What is the input impedance of the JOYO JF-22?
The input is a 1/4" mono audio jack with an impedance of 1M Ohms, according to Joyo's product page. The output is a 1/4" mono audio jack with an impedance of 1K Ohms.
Sources (3)
- JF-22 OXFORD SOUND_JOYO, JOYO
- JF-22 Oxford Sound by JOYO, RockBoard PedalPedia, 2026
- Squeeze out vintage '70s Orange amp tones with the new Joyo JF-22 Oxford, gearnews.com, 2021-12-08
