JHS Kilt V2

Kilt V2 Overdrive / Fuzz / Distortion Pedal
From subtle grit to full-on sonic carnage — all in one compact stompbox.

Plug in and prepare to unleash tonal chaos — the Kilt V2 is a dirt box with serious pedigree. Born out of a collaboration with Stu G (legendary guitarist, producer, and founding member of Delirious), this pedal was designed to handle everything from studio subtlety to arena-level attack.

Why You’ll Want It

• Versatility on steroids
  This is no one‑trick pony. The Kilt V2 leverages a modified Expandora‑style circuit that lets you stretch from smooth drive to full fuzz carnage.

• Tweakability for days
  With three toggles (Cut/Flat, G1, G2), you can sculpt your sound:

  • Cut / Flat lets you reduce low end when you need to sit in the mix (or leave it flat for heavy low-end grit).

  • G1 & G2 select different clipping schemes (not your typical diode selector) to change how aggressive or smooth the distortion is.

  • Combined settings push you into fuzzy, gated, or near‑destructive territory.

• Compact, roadworthy design
  This V2 version shrinks the footprint: it features 3 knobs, 3 toggles, and integrates JHS’s Red Remote system (for remote control) while still packing serious tone. 

• Specs you need

  • Power: 9V DC center negative

  • Current draw: 64 mA

  • Size: ~2.6″ × 4.8″ × 1.6″ JHS Pedals

Tone Modes at a Glance

In the Mix

Whether you’re layering chords, ripping leads, or chasing weird textures, the Kilt V2 gives you dynamic, sculptable dirt in a compact pedal. It’s ideal for guitarists who demand flexibility without needing a pedalboard full of different drives.