The JOYO JF-35 Pocket Metal is a mini-sized metal distortion pedal from Joyo. Joyo pitches it squarely at high-gain players, describing it as a way to "get your huge metal distortion sounds from this mini-sized pedal"1. It is part of Joyo's compact mini line, built for players who want heavy distortion without giving up much pedalboard space.
What it does and how it is controlled
The Pocket Metal is a distortion pedal voiced for metal, and its control set is minimal. Joyo highlights a mid adjustment knob, which the maker says lets you "sculpt your sound with the mid adjustment knob to bring you instant inspiration"1. For metal tones, midrange shaping matters a lot: scooped mids give the classic heavy rhythm sound, while pushing mids forward helps a guitar cut through a band mix. A single mid control on a mini pedal keeps the footprint small while still giving you the most consequential tonal adjustment.
Power and specifications
The JF-35 runs on either a DC 9V adapter or a 6F22 9V battery1. Its running current is 13mA1, low enough that battery power is a realistic option rather than an emergency fallback. Input impedance is 1MΩ and output impedance is 1KΩ1, standard values that pair cleanly with guitar-level signals and typical amp inputs.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| Effect type | Distortion1 |
| Bypass | True bypass1 |
| Power | 6F22 9V battery / DC 9V adapter1 |
| Current draw | 13mA1 |
| Input impedance | 1MΩ1 |
| Output impedance | 1KΩ1 |
| Dimensions | 118(L) mm1 |
| Weight | 200g1 |
Size and bypass
At 118 mm long and 200g in weight, the Pocket Metal is a true mini-format pedal1, so it fits into the gaps a full-size distortion cannot. It uses a true bypass design1, meaning the signal passes around the circuit when the pedal is off.
The name invites comparison with the Electro-Harmonix Pocket Metal Muff, another mini metal distortion, which is also true bypass2. Both target the same job, heavy distortion in a small box, with Joyo's version sitting at the budget end of the market as is typical for the brand.
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Questions
Does the Joyo Pocket Metal take a battery?
Yes. Joyo lists the JF-35 Pocket Metal as running on a 6F22 9V battery or a DC 9V adapter, so it works either way. Current draw is 13mA, which is low enough that a battery lasts a long time at occasional use.
Is the Joyo Pocket Metal true bypass?
Yes. Joyo's product page states the JF-35 Pocket Metal uses a true bypass design, so when the pedal is off it should not color or load down your signal.
How big is the Joyo JF-35 Pocket Metal?
Joyo lists the Pocket Metal at 118 mm long, with a weight of 200g. That is a mini-format pedal, small enough to squeeze onto a crowded pedalboard.
Sources (2)
- JF-35 Pocket Metal_JOYO, JOYO
- Pocket Metal Muff, Electro-Harmonix (ehx.com)
