The JHS Pedals Kilt 10th Anniversary is a JHS Pedals overdrive pedal, currently around $249. Close alternatives include the ThorpyFX The Dane and the ThorpyFX TY-Kudu. It pairs well with the Marshall JCM800 2203 and the Hiwatt Custom DR20H.
JHS Pedals Kilt 10th Anniversary
JHS Pedals · pedal
The JHS Kilt 10th Anniversary is a limited edition of the Kilt marking ten years of the pedal, described by JHS as an overdrive, fuzz and distortion in one — a wider remit than the standard V2, which is voiced around British amp distortion alone. Anniversary editions of this kind typically add circuit options as well as cosmetics. Buyers comparing it with the V2 should confirm which additional voices are included.
What stands out
“A British-voiced distortion from JHS with warm, harmonically rich saturation inspired by vintage British amp character”
— from the community notes
“Anniversary editions of this kind typically add circuit options as well as cosmetics”
— from the listing
“Players use it for classic rock and British blues rock tones where the blooming, harmonically complex character of vintage British amps is the target”
— from the community notes
“The JHS Kilt 10th Anniversary is a limited edition of the Kilt marking ten years of the pedal, described by JHS as an overdrive, fuzz and distortion in one — a wider remit than the standard V2, which is voiced around British amp distortion …”
— from the listing
“The anniversary edition adds collector interest beyond the standard model”
— from the community notes
- british
- saturation
- harmonically rich
- classic rock
- blues rock
- natural
- crunch
- bloom
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the JHS Pedals Kilt 10th Anniversary is commonly used in
- Classic Rock
- Metal
- Rock
- Blues Rock
- Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the JHS Pedals Kilt 10th Anniversary
Marshall JCM800 2203
Marshall
17% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (saturated → tight)
Marshall JCM800 2203 leans toward crunchy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Hiwatt Custom DR20H
Hiwatt
17% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (saturated → tight)
Hiwatt Custom DR20H takes that saturated character and pushes it toward tight
Comes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone HRM 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Stack Ceriatone HRM 50 on top and a crunchy tone tightens toward mid-forward
EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo
Ebs
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Stack EBS Magni 502 2x10 bass combo on top and a saturated tone tightens toward tight
Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Ceriatone Overtone Special HRM Bluesmaster 50 pushes a crunchy tone toward mid-forward
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited
Aguilar
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Aguilar SL110 Fawn Limited pushes a saturated tone toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Stack Gallien-Krueger Legacy 410 on top and a saturated tone tightens toward tight
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo
Gallien Krueger
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Gallien-Krueger Legacy 210 Bass Combo pushes a saturated tone toward tight
Pedals that stack with the JHS Pedals Kilt 10th Anniversary
Z.Vex Super Hard On
Zvex
20% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (saturated → clean boost)
Z.Vex Super Hard On pushes a saturated tone toward clean boost
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Xotic RC Booster
Xotic
17% matchpushes an already-dirty tonePushes an already-dirty tone harder and tightens it up. (saturated → clean boost)
Stack Xotic RC Booster on top and a saturated tone tightens toward clean boost
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor
Origin Effects
14% matchshapes the dynamic responseShapes how the tone responds to picking dynamics rather than its frequency or gain.
Origin Effects Cali76 MK2 Bass Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Caroline Guitar Company Somersault
Caroline Guitar Company
10% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Caroline Guitar Company Somersault's modulated voice goes after JHS Pedals Kilt 10th Anniversary in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with JHS Pedals Kilt 10th Anniversary's own saturated character
Comes later in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Canyon
Electro-Harmonix
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. (fuzzy → octave)
Electro-Harmonix Canyon's modulated voice goes after JHS Pedals Kilt 10th Anniversary in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with JHS Pedals Kilt 10th Anniversary's own saturated character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Crazy Tube Circuits Echotopia
Crazy Tube Circuits
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. (fuzzy → modulated)
Put Crazy Tube Circuits Echotopia after JHS Pedals Kilt 10th Anniversary in the signal chain, clear of JHS Pedals Kilt 10th Anniversary's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Feed a saturated signal into EarthQuaker Devices Utility Series Buffer Preamp and it comes out closer to clean boost
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the JHS Pedals Kilt 10th Anniversary?+
The closest matches in character are the ThorpyFX The Dane, the ThorpyFX TY-Kudu, the Univox UD-50 Uni-Drive. Budget picks: Wampler Plexi-Drive Deluxe V2, Lovepedal Purple Plexi, Keeley MK3 Driver. Boutique upgrades: Roger Mayer Visage 45.
What pairs well with the JHS Pedals Kilt 10th Anniversary?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Marshall JCM800 2203, Hiwatt Custom DR20H, Ceriatone HRM 50 — Marshall JCM800 2203 leans toward crunchy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.
How much does the JHS Pedals Kilt 10th Anniversary cost?+
Around $249 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).