Friedman IR-D vs JHS Colour Box V2 10th Anniversary
The Friedman IR-D and the JHS Colour Box V2 10th Anniversary are both pedals sharing transparent, dynamic. The Friedman IR-D leans crunchy. The JHS Colour Box V2 10th Anniversary leans fuzzy and warm. Current prices: $392.17 vs $449.
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Blended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.49% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- transparent
- dynamic
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$392.17via Reverb
$449via Reverb
The Friedman IR-D is a dual-channel all-tube preamp and DI pedal powered by two high-voltage 12AX7 preamp tubes, based on Dave Friedman's modded JTM45 circuit. Each channel features a three-band EQ, independent boost, Structure control, and Bright switch. Onboard IR cabinet simulation with 13 preloaded impulse responses enables direct recording or live DI use without a power amp or speaker cabinet. Both channels deliver Marshall-derived British-voiced preamp tones.
The JHS Colour Box V2 10-Year Anniversary Edition is a limited-run colorway of the standard Colour Box V2, distinguished by a deep navy blue chassis as a nod to classic British studio gear, marking JHS Pedals' tenth anniversary. The underlying circuit is identical to the standard V2: dual gain stages with over 39dB of gain, wide-ranging Treble/Middle/Bass Shift EQ knobs, the Hi/Lo clean-headroom switch, and phantom power support for condenser microphones. The edition exists as a collectible finish rather than a functional or tonal upgrade.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- alternative
- blues
- rock
- Alternative Rock
- crunchy
- fuzzy
- warm
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Occasions this gear suits — judged per model, or derived from its wattage, connectivity and category.- Live
- Silent Recording
- Silent Stage
- Studio
- Silent Recording
- Studio