Simple: there wasn’t an off-the-shelf compression pedal that gave us, as guitar players, the sound we wanted. We tried many models, ran combinations in line, but couldn’t achieve the clean, driving, chiming sustain like the studio compression on our favorite recordings. And, as is the reality for many guitarists, buying an expensive commercial studio compressor like a Fairchild® or UREI® wasn't an option.

We were initially inspired by the sound (if not the humming) of the onboard unit that was used on the Rickenbacker® 370-12 RM guitar, but that circuit wasn't available as a separate, commercially-issued outboard unit.

For years, various techs and engineers tried to create the circuit we wanted. But it wasn’t until we connected with a respected sound expert who modified our specs, optimized the voicing, and greatly reduced overall noise levels that we finally had a box we loved.

More like the final piece of the puzzle. There are many elements that contribute to getting “the sound”: the guitar and amp you use, your playing style, additional effects, etc. Obviously, sound is very subjective.

We simply believe that JangleBox is a significant component in helping capture that beautiful chime you hear in the music of the Beatles, the Byrds, Tom Petty, REM, the Church, the Pretenders, and so many others.

“Transparent” can be an ambiguous or misleading term. JangleBox is better characterized as an effect that enhances your guitar tone, but doesn’t distort it. JangleBox adds chime and sustain; the BRIGHT setting acts as a treble booster.

Think of the sound in terms of songs you already know so well: “Ticket to Ride” (Beatles), “Turn! Turn! Turn!” (Byrds), “This Charming Man” (Smiths), “Listen to Her Heart” (Tom Petty), “Fall on Me” (REM), “Can’t Feel My Soul” (Teenage Fan Club), “Back on the Chain Gang” (Pretenders)… The jangle sound is as adaptable as it is timeless.

To further enhance your existing sound, JangleBox also works well with other effects — reverb, chorus, delay, overdrive, etc. And, keep in mind that JangleBox has true bypass, so you can isolate other effects as necessary.

Of course not — it’s a compressor, not one of those weird “12-string emulators”!

What JangleBox will give your 6-string is a strong, ringing sustain, and a heightened evenness of tone. And with 12-string guitars, the sound is absolutely fantastic.

With a standard 9V battery (included with each JangleBox), or you can use a 9VDC (with center pin positive) wall socket adapter (not included).

Yes. Our customers report great results using the Voodoo Lab unit with a center positive polarity converter cable.

Virtually any 500mA (or higher) adapter will work fine. As long as the output of the adaptor is 9VDC pin positive.

JangleBox is a terrific value in terms of quality. Unlike most off-the-shelf stomp boxes, every JangleBox is constructed and hand-assembled in the U.S.A. with top grade components (including carbon film resistors, conductive plastic sealed potentiometers, and high-frequency electrolitics for better filtering). It’s thoroughly tested before shipping. We don’t mass produce — we build tens, not thousands, at a time. No other pedal sounds like a JangleBox.

Another way to consider cost: guitarists often try to emulate the ’60s guitar jangle by doubling the compression (running two compressor pedals in line). You’ll only need to buy one JangleBox.

One’s plenty. We appreciate that a few gearheads and pros tell us they use two JangleBoxes to isolate the treble boost on one unit for soloing, but those are exceptions.

We think that a stomp box pedal is preferable to carving out a guitar and voiding the manufacturer’s warranty. It also allows more user flexibility if you have several guitars.

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Because of our meticulous quality control, and consistently high consumer demand, it can take from one to six weeks before we're able to ship a JangleBox to you. There simply is no way we can “rush assemble” these boxes. Recently we've added additional assemblers in an effort to shorten delivery times. We appreciate your patience — you’re going to love your JangleBox!