The JHS Kilt 10 celebrates a decade of sonic greatness. This 10-Year Anniversary reissue of the legendary Kilt overdrive/distortion delivers a refined voice, smoother attack, and expanded headroom—all wrapped in a stunning polished aluminum enclosure with new Expandora-style knobs.

Designed in collaboration with Stu G (Delirious?), the original Kilt became a modern classic when it launched in 2015. Now, the Kilt 10 refines that circuit to perfection—keeping the unmistakable British-style grit and clarity, but expanding its tonal range for today’s players.

Where It Began

Born from a decade of collaboration between JHS and guitarist Stu G, the Kilt set a new standard for versatile drive. Players loved its ability to move from transparent boost to gnarly fuzz with a tap of the toggle. The Kilt 10 keeps everything you loved, with every refinement players have asked for—more headroom, more clarity, and more control.

What’s New for 2025

• Polished Aluminum Finish – A nod to the original Kilt V1, paired with new Expandora-style knobs and a refreshed Scottish-flag-inspired icon celebrating 10 years.

• Enhanced Gain Sweep – Every bit of the first 25% of the gain knob is now usable, unlocking crystal-clear low-gain textures.

• More Headroom & Output – More volume on tap for a wider, more dynamic response.

• Refined High-End – Improved clarity and mix-cutting definition, even in dense live settings.

• Revoiced Toggle Section – Fine-tuned gain and low-cut toggles deliver better amp and modeler compatibility.

• New Clipping Circuit – A smoother, more touch-sensitive response with enhanced compression and musical distortion.

How to Use It

• G1 Down, G2 Up: High-gain stage boost—perfect for stacking or pushing an amp.

• Both Up: Signature saturated British fuzz that made the Kilt famous.

• Low-Cut Toggle: Engage for a tighter low end and focused mids.

• Red Remote Jack: Instantly toggle gain stages via JHS Red Remote.

The Kilt 10 delivers everything from glassy breakup to spitting gated fuzz, with enhanced note separation and harmonic richness.

Controls

• Volume: Adjust overall output; more headroom for clean boost use.

• Gain: Expanded sweep from subtle breakup to heavy fuzz.

• Tone: High-frequency control—darker to brighter.

• G1 / G2 Toggles: Choose up to four clipping combinations for varied gain textures.

• Low-Cut Toggle: Switch between full low end or mix-friendly EQ.

Specifications

• Power: 9VDC center-negative (64mA draw)

• Dimensions: 2.6” x 4.8” x 1.6”

• Bypass: Buffered

• Special Edition: 10-Year Anniversary (2025)

Why You’ll Love It

✔ Celebrates 10 years of the iconic Kilt tone
✔ More headroom, smoother gain, and refined clarity
✔ Built in Kansas City, USA with premium components
✔ Limited-edition polished aluminum finish
✔ The most dynamic and expressive Kilt yet

The Kilt 10 isn’t about reinventing the wheel—it’s about perfecting it. Ten years of evolution have led to the ultimate version of JHS’s most beloved drive pedal.

👉 Available now at British Audio – Nashville’s trusted JHS Pedals dealer.