"Has JHS Pedals revealed a significant new release through a cryptic riddle, sparking excitement among gear enthusiasts who believe they've found the solution?"
New Gain Stage Preamp Pedal from JHS Pedals Inspired by Tascam Portastudio 424
JHS Pedals, a renowned pedal manufacturer, has announced the release of their latest creation – the 424 Gain Stage Preamp. This innovative pedal, set to be officially unveiled on August 11, is inspired by the iconic Tascam Portastudio 424 cassette recorder/preamp.
The 424 Gain Stage Preamp functions as a gain stage/preamp pedal, capturing the unique character of the Portastudio 424 tape machine. It offers multiple gain layers controlled by five knobs, a feature that adds versatility to the pedal.
The announcement of the 424 Gain Stage Preamp comes after a cryptic teaser from JHS, hinting at a new pedal with "5 knobs to command 3 layers of gain" and a phrase about being "Born in Japan." Initially, speculation revolved around an 808 overdrive pedal or a DOD clone, but the final reveal did not align with these theories.
The 424 Gain Stage Preamp has generated interest among musicians, partly due to its connection with Mk.gee, a musician known for his use of the Tascam Portastudio 424 to create his lo-fi, retro-futuristic guitar tones. Some players have been keeping an eye on JHS's Instagram account for clues, finding posts related to multi-track recorders and home recording.
In addition to the 424 Gain Stage Preamp, JHS Pedals is also known for their Colour Box preamp/EQ/overdrive/distortion/fuzz/DI box, which is based on a Neve studio console and was in part inspired by Spoon.
Rumours suggest that the new JHS product might be a take on the Ibanez Tube King TK999, a palindromic Japanese pedal with five knobs and a tube built in. Another intriguing detail is that the new JHS pedal is rumoured to have an XLR jack, as implied by a previous clip on JHS's Instagram.
The Tascam Portastudio 424, an all-in-one mixer and recorder popular for home recording, was launched in the mid 1990s. Its status in contemporary pop culture is noted, but not explicitly stated as a fact about the new JHS product.
Mk.gee's work has gained fans, including Eric Clapton, and his debut album was widely praised. The multi-track's popularity recently has further fuelled speculation that the new JHS product might be related to the Tascam Portastudio 424.
Players are encouraged to keep an eye on the JHS Instagram account for more teasers about the new product. The riddle for the new product reads: "Forward or back, I am still the same. 5 knobs to command 3 layers of gain. Born in Japan. Built for your play. Am I a number, or am I a name?"
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