

The controls are Bass, Mid, Treble and Gain for the OD mode while the boost mode has a single Boost knob for setting the overall boost level. Of course, the two effects can be run simultaneoulsy so that while playing with the OD engaged the boost can then be activated to effectively cut through the mix for solos.

I ordered mine with the "hardwire" by-pass wiring, which is described on the Kingsley website as:
"...a hard-wire by-pass circuit that leaves the overdrive input connected, even when by-passing the effect, resulting in quiet switching between the effect and by-pass mode...".
I can attest to the fact that the switching is absolutely silent and I cannot tell the pedal is in my chain when it's off. The Jester is definitely not a "tone sucker".
I can highly recommend this pedal to anyone looking for great rock tones with warmth and harmonic richness.
"...a hard-wire by-pass circuit that leaves the overdrive input connected, even when by-passing the effect, resulting in quiet switching between the effect and by-pass mode...".
I can attest to the fact that the switching is absolutely silent and I cannot tell the pedal is in my chain when it's off. The Jester is definitely not a "tone sucker".
I can highly recommend this pedal to anyone looking for great rock tones with warmth and harmonic richness.
Check out the soundclips from the Kingsley website played by Simon himself:
Strat:
1 - strat clean reference clip
2 - very mild breakup, neck pickup
4 - medium gain, bridge pickup
5 - medium crunch, bridge pickup
Les Paul Deluxe:
1 - clean reference clip with Celestion G12H30
2 - medium gain -shows touch sensitivity6 - clean reference clip with Celestion Gold
10 - "all the things you are" w/mild OD
11 - "all the things you are" w/smooth OD
Giving a little Les Paul Love!!
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that looks like a sweet pedal but it is rather pricey and i don't think it does any type of high gain sound...
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