Joyo JF-01 Vintage Overdrive Review
It seems I am on a bit of a roll at the moment in reviewing Joyo Pedals, I guess the thing is, they are so cheap it seems silly not to give them a whirl and then stick them on Ebay if you aren't happy with them. So far, I have reviewed the Joyo Tremolo, American Sound, California Sound and Ultimate Drive, so it is the time of the most famous it would seem Joyo Jf-01 Vintage Overdrive pedal! So why is this...'the most famous' well because it unashamedly is a rip off of the most classic of guitar pedals...the Ibanez Tubescreamer....hey it is even the same colour! So here is the video review….on the whole is positive, personally I found it a little harsh sounding, but that is just me, in terms of overdrive I am very much in love with either getting it from the amp (with a boost pedal ...I currently use Rothwell F1 Booster) or either the Boss BD-2 or SD-1 Super Overdrive (my oldest pedal!) Pros1)The cost2)It sounds pretty good in to a clean amp3) Works well as a lead boost with an already distorted amp4) Works exceptionally well into the American Sound pedal for a bluesy toneCons1)Not 100% convinced about the construction if used under pressure2)Personally speaking it is a bit harsh for me3)Once again the ethics of ‘stealing’ IP and cheap labour economics?PeaceNeil