Studio Daydream Pedals

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Overview

Studio Daydream Handmade Pedals is a Japanese boutique manufacturer of guitar effect pedals, established in 2008 and based in Okayama. The brand produces a small range of handmade pedals including overdrive and preamp models, positioned in the boutique market with pricing reasonable for Japanese handmade products.13

History

Studio Daydream Handmade Pedals was established in 2008 in Okayama, Japan.3 The company builds effect pedals locally and maintains a current lineup of five pedals.13

Product Lines

Product LinePositioningPrice Range
KCM-OD Klone Pedals (Gold and Silver BB-size editions)Boutique Klon-style overdrive$150 - $300
JRM-ODBlackface Fender-style overdrive$150 - $300
JFET Fetbox Custom PreampJFET-based custom preamp$150 - $300

Manufacturing

Products are built in Okayama, Japan.3 Pedals are handmade.13

Notable Products

  • KCM-OD Gold Edition - BB-size Klone pedal stocked by retailers like These Go To 11.
  • KCM-OD Silver Edition - BB-size Klone pedal, tends to sell out quickly.
  • JRM-OD - Overdrive pedal emulating Blackface Fender tone.
  • JFET Fetbox Custom Preamp - Custom preamp using JFET technology.

Reputation

Studio Daydream pedals are regarded as superbly well made by reviewers in the guitar pedal community.1 They are considered relatively reasonably priced compared to other Japanese boutique pedals.1 Limited distribution through official webstore and select retailers indicates niche appeal.1

Sources (4)
  1. https://www.guitarpedalx.com/news/gpx-blog/a-brief-overview-of-japans-studio-daydream-handmade-pedals
  2. https://bookmans.com
  3. https://studiodaydreamhmps.com
  4. https://data.oregon.gov/api/views/v6zt-8rej/rows.csv?accessType=DOWNLOAD