The Jackson Audio Bloom V2 (Silver) is a Jackson Audio overdrive pedal. Close alternatives include the Electro-Harmonix Nano Soul Preacher and the Fairfield Circuitry 20% More. It pairs well with the PRS MT100 and the Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head.
Jackson Audio Bloom V2 (Silver)
Jackson Audio · pedal
This entry represents the Silver colorway of the Jackson Audio Bloom V2, a compressor and EQ pedal that blends studio-style compression with a built-in tone-shaping EQ section in one unit, giving players finish and volume control over their dynamics without a separate standalone EQ pedal. Jackson Audio built its reputation on musically transparent compression that adds sustain and evens out picking dynamics without the pumping or breathing artifacts some compressor circuits introduce, paired with an EQ voiced to complement rather than compete with that compression. The Silver finish is a cosmetic variant of the same V2 circuit found in the brand's other Bloom V2 colorways.
What stands out
“Jackson Audio built its reputation on musically transparent compression that adds sustain and evens out picking dynamics , paired with an EQ voiced to complement”
— from the listing
“The Bloom V2 is widely regarded in the pedal community as one of the more musical, studio-quality compressors available in pedal form, praised for smoothing out dynamics”
— from the community notes
“this entry represents the silver colorway of the jackson audio bloom v2”
— from the listing
“funk and country style compressed chicken-picking tones”
— from the community notes
“Reviewers consistently point to the Bloom V2's compression as exceptionally transparent, preserving pick attack and note definition , which sets it apart from many budget comp…”
— from the reviews
- compression
- compressor
- transparent
- bloom
- studio
- dynamic
- compressed
- rhythm
Genres the Jackson Audio Bloom V2 (Silver) is commonly used in
- Funk
- Alternative Rock
- Country
- Country Pop
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Jackson Audio Bloom V2 (Silver)
PRS MT100
PRS
19% matchPRS MT100 leans this transparent tone toward medium gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head
Orange
19% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head leans this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Egnater Tweaker 88 Head brings a pull toward low gain that's missing
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone 2202H leans this transparent tone toward high gain, which it doesn't make on its own
Carol-Ann OD-2R
Carol Ann
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Carol-Ann OD-2R brings a pull toward medium gain that's missing
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Into a transparent tone, Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H brings a pull toward high gain that's missing
Pedals that stack with the Jackson Audio Bloom V2 (Silver)
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
19% matchJHS Smiley leans this transparent tone toward fuzzy, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix 1973 Violet Ram's Head Big Muff Pi V2
Electro-Harmonix
19% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
Electro-Harmonix 1973 Violet Ram's Head Big Muff Pi V2 leans this transparent tone toward mid-forward, which it doesn't make on its own
Comes later in the signal chain
TC Electronic Mimiq Doubler
TC Electronic
14% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Put TC Electronic Mimiq Doubler after Jackson Audio Bloom V2 (Silver) in the signal chain, clear of Jackson Audio Bloom V2 (Silver)'s own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Xotic SP Compressor
Xotic
10% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (transparent → mid-forward)
What Xotic SP Compressor brings here leans toward smooth — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Strymon BigSky
Strymon
7% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Strymon BigSky's ambient voice goes after Jackson Audio Bloom V2 (Silver) in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with Jackson Audio Bloom V2 (Silver)'s own compressed character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Fender Hammertone Reverb
Fender
7% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Fender Hammertone Reverb after Jackson Audio Bloom V2 (Silver) in the signal chain, clear of Jackson Audio Bloom V2 (Silver)'s own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 leans this transparent tone toward fuzzy, which it doesn't make on its own
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser belongs after Jackson Audio Bloom V2 (Silver), since modulation sits after the gain for a defined swirl
Alternatives
Electro-Harmonix Nano Soul Preacher
Electro-Harmonix
58% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, transparent
Fairfield Circuitry 20% More
Fairfield Circuitry
56% similarityShared character: compressor, compression
Truetone V3 Route 66 Overdrive
Truetone
55% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, clean
Keeley Aria
Keeley
53% similarityShared character: combination, compressor, studio
One Control OC Pale Blue
One Control
52% similarityShared character: compressor, brand, compression
T-Rex Moller
T Rex
48% similarityShared character: compression, transparent, clean
Dunlop MXR Distortion Plus
Dunlop
48% similarityShared character: compression, alternative, lead
Tech 21 CompTortion
Tech 21
48% similarityShared character: compressor, compression
Catalinbread Formula 51
Catalinbread
45% similarityShared character: compression, alternative, clean
JHS Pedals JHS Pulp N Peel V4
JHS Pedals
45% similarityShared character: compressor, compression, alternative
Electro-Harmonix Spruce Goose
Electro-Harmonix
42% similarityShared character: mix, transparent, lead
Dophix Dante
Dophix
42% similarityShared character: pick attack, compression, alternative
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Jackson Audio Bloom V2 (Silver)?+
The closest matches in character are the Electro-Harmonix Nano Soul Preacher, the Fairfield Circuitry 20% More, the Truetone V3 Route 66 Overdrive.
What pairs well with the Jackson Audio Bloom V2 (Silver)?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS MT100, Orange Rockerverb 50 MkIII 2-Channel 50W Head, Synergy SL2 Module — PRS MT100 leans this transparent tone toward medium gain, which it doesn't make on its own.