PettyJohn pedals......anyone got the scoop on these

never played one but i do remember pete thorn doing demos of a few of em years back





 
Heard Shawn Tubbs play one and it sounded great as does everything he plays. Guy rips.
 
I’ve got a Pettyjohn Chime V1 boost / mid gain drive pedal that’s really nice. Built tough, looks killer, sounds killer and isn’t complicated
 
I haven't tried this latest one, but had 2 based on the 1st and 2nd channel of this new one. I don't remember being too wowed by them. They didn't stay long and I do love my share of high end pedals. If you want a good high end drive pedal I'd say check out the Peace Hill FX ODS and SSS. I have both and they're great, both tube powered and although are just a little more pricy than this pedal also have way better resale value since they're legit
 
Holy shit I guess I should've clicked that link... a $699 pedal, huh ?? hmmmmm

So the 1st channel is based off the Chime V1 I have now. Boost / drive type pedals I own right now to compare it to: Wizard Leopard, OG Keely Katana, Chase Tone Secret Preamp, Suhr Koko Boost V1, Menatone Top Boost in a Can. They all seem to do their own thing, the Menatone was a real surprise and is a keeper, as is the Suhr and Wizard. The Keeley is apparently worth a few bucks now and is a great pedal. I could use the money I have tied up in the PettyJohn for sure, but if it was the only boost / drive pedal I had I wouldn't complain.
 
braintheory said:
I haven't tried this latest one, but had 2 based on the 1st and 2nd channel of this new one. I don't remember being too wowed by them. They didn't stay long and I do love my share of high end pedals. If you want a good high end drive pedal I'd say check out the Peace Hill FX ODS and SSS. I have both and they're great, both tube powered and although are just a little more pricy than this pedal also have way better resale value since they're legit
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Have you compared that Peace Hill to a Van Weelden Royal OD? These things are serious money. I could buy another SF Twin for that, lol. But I'm considering a new main OD this year sometime so I have started to look around. Any input would be great, thanks Braintheory.
 
VonBonfire said:
Have you compared that Peace Hill to a Van Weelden Royal OD? These things are serious money. I could buy another SF Twin for that, lol. But I'm considering a new main OD this year sometime so I have started to look around. Any input would be great, thanks Braintheory.
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I haven’t tried a Van Weelden, but had many other Dumble inspired pedals and didn’t like them nearly as much. I use these pedals though more as boosts anyway fwiw as my preference. There is a nice 3D quality to Peace Hill’s since they’re tube powered. If you want a pedal more as your main drive source than boost though I honestly would probably go with something else
 
braintheory said:
I haven’t tried a Van Weelden, but had many other Dumble inspired pedals and didn’t like them nearly as much. I use these pedals though more as boosts anyway fwiw as my preference. There is a nice 3D quality to Peace Hill’s since they’re tube powered. If you want a pedal more as your main drive source than boost though I honestly would probably go with something else
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I like 3-D. Any suggestions on other stuff to look at? I was looking at Rockett HRM2's, it sounds pretty nice for the $. For high volume events I just use my Blue Note as a boost with the Twin cranked. For low volume events I turn down the amp down to about 4 and crank the gain on the pedal and set volume at or below unity to keep a lid on the dB's. I'm not even sure if my search here is time well spent or if I should start considering some 2nd amps.
 
VonBonfire said:
I like 3-D. Any suggestions on other stuff to look at? I was looking at Rockett HRM2's, it sounds pretty nice for the $. For high volume events I just use my Blue Note as a boost with the Twin cranked. For low volume events I turn down the amp down to about 4 and crank the gain on the pedal and set volume at or below unity to keep a lid on the dB's. I'm not even sure if my search here is time well spent or if I should start considering some 2nd amps.
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If I were you I’d probably look for another amp instead for the drive sounds, but also looking for boosts for what I think you’re looking for I’d try to get a good Klon type. I’m lucky to have an original silver Klon and all these years it’s still been almost all I’ve ended up actually using out of the almost 200 boost type pedals I’ve been through. It’s surprisingly versatile in that it loves almost all my amps besides the ones that just don’t like boosts period and I love it as anything from a subtle boost to maxing its gain to anything in between. The way notes connect and sing on it is very special in a way than even for me a mark iic+ doesn’t get without it

I’m picky about pedals and in general really can’t stand most recent made ones. They mostly sound really filtered and plastic-y to me, lacking soul/character, even most of the expensive ones and with a vintage fender like you have that quality of them may come through more obviously. To a smaller degree I still hear some of the less lively/flatter sound in these Peace Hills, but much better than most recent pedal. Thorpy’s pedals have been the most organic sounding imo, but none of them are voiced exactly how I’d like and they tend to be really noisy
 
braintheory said:
If I were you I’d probably look for another amp instead for the drive sounds, but also looking for boosts for what I think you’re looking for I’d try to get a good Klon type. I’m lucky to have an original silver Klon and all these years it’s still been almost all I’ve ended up actually using out of the almost 200 boost type pedals I’ve been through. It’s surprisingly versatile in that it loves almost all my amps besides the ones that just don’t like boosts period and I love it as anything from a subtle boost to maxing its gain to anything in between. The way notes connect and sing on it is very special in a way than even for me a mark iic+ doesn’t get without it

I’m picky about pedals and in general really can’t stand most recent made ones. They mostly sound really filtered and plastic-y to me, lacking soul/character, even most of the expensive ones and with a vintage fender like you have that quality of them may come through more obviously. To a smaller degree I still hear some of the less lively/flatter sound in these Peace Hills, but much better than most recent pedal. Thorpy’s pedals have been the most organic sounding imo, but none of them are voiced exactly how I’d like and they tend to be really noisy
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Thanks for all your input Braintheory. I'll look around the next few months and do some thinking on it. Maybe get some feedback from some other players I know. I have a really good tech in my area and thought about having him build me something since he's offered to do so several times. I could go part by part until I have what he needs to do it. Happy New Year bro, best to you and your family in the months ahead!
 
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