Guitar Journal: JHS Notadümblë Discontinued After 2 Weeks!
Jim Irsay, billionaire and legendary guitar collector has died
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This week, we look at why the JHS Notadümblë DIY pedal kit has been discontinued after only being out for 2 weeks. We also look at the news that Jim Irsay, the billionaire owner of the Indianapolis Colts and a world-renowned guitar collector, has died at 65. Finally, we check out the Pickaso Guitar Bow!
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Notadümblë Discontinued
The JHS Notadümblë DIY kit was big news only 2 weeks ago and was selling fast, in batches released every week. Now, JHS owner Josh Scott has released an official video statement where he owns up to making a big mistake with the new pedal and he is removing to from sale.
The Mistake
JHS inadvertently mislabeled the Notadümblë pedal due to a circuit mix-up. The company had borrowed John Mayer’s pedal to replicate its sound for their DIY stompbox. However, the final product ended up using a different circuit.
Scott discovered the error on May 17 when he requested the original schematic from his head engineer. “Upon reading the end of that reply I immediately froze, knowing something was horribly wrong,” he revealed in a recent YouTube video. Scott has since publicly acknowledged the mistake and is taking steps to correct the issue.
The “incorrect” version of the pedal has been discontinued. The total production run, initially planned for 15,000 units, has been halved to 7,500. The final batch was released on Friday, May 23, with 2,500 units ready for immediate shipment and 5,000 available for pre-order.
BBC1
JHS’s Notadümblë pedal was accidentally released with the wrong Dumble circuit. Josh Scott had intended to use the “Box It Later” circuit, but a mix-up led to the rarer “BBC-1” circuit being installed instead. This error was discovered when the schematics didn’t match, causing Scott to realise the mistake.
A Scalpers Delight
Despite the mix-up, some players may prefer the BBC-1 version. Scott emphasised his commitment to honesty and transparency with customers.
While the “incorrect” version is discontinued, a limited number are still available, and their value on the second-hand market is expected to rise. I have already seen some ridiculous price scalping on auction sites, and lots of sellers trying to make a profit with their kits.
Returns
JHS is now recreating the correct pedal, and it will be available soon. If you purchased the first version (and are unhappy for any reason), then you have until the end of June to ask JHS for a full refund.
Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.
Jim Irsay
Jim Irsay’s death was announced by the Colts, who stated he “passed away peacefully in his sleep.” Irsay, who led the Colts to a Super Bowl win in 2007, was equally passionate about music.
$1 billion Guitar Collection
He amassed an extraordinary collection of over 200 guitars, valued at more than $1 billion. This includes iconic instruments played by Kurt Cobain, Eddie Van Halen, Johnny Cash, Eric Clapton, John Lennon, and David Gilmour.
Gilmour’s Black Strat & More
Notable pieces in his collection include Cobain’s left-handed Fender Mustang, Gilmour’s 1969 Black Strat, and Clapton’s “The Fool” Gibson SG.
No Cause of Death Announced
The Colts organisation highlighted Irsay’s extensive philanthropy, stating, “Jim’s generosity can be felt all over Indianapolis, the state of Indiana and the country.” They also noted his joy in sharing his musical collection with millions.
While a cause of death has not been released, Irsay had publicly battled addiction for decades and was a vocal supporter of addiction recovery and mental health causes.
Hopefully, the collection will be maintained. We will update you with any further events on this news story.
Pickaso Guitar Bow
The Pickaso Guitar Bow can transform the sound of your acoustic guitar, making the lower two strings resonate like a cello and the top two strings sing like a violin.
Inspired by Jimmy Page
The innovative device was conceived by Jonathan Shenhav, inspired by Jimmy Page’s iconic use of a violin bow with Led Zeppelin.
Shenhav recalls, “I saw Jimmy Page using a violin bow on his guitar – and it clicked. What if I could do this on an acoustic guitar? In that moment, it felt like my path had revealed itself. I grabbed an old violin bow and tried it. It sounded beautiful, but something wasn’t right – I kept hitting the guitar, and it felt limited.”
Acoustic Guitar Bow
This initial experimentation led to the development of the Pickaso, designed specifically for acoustic guitars.
Special Offer
The bow is going to take some practice to get good at, so if you fancy having a go with one, they are currently on sale for $47.
Which might be the deal you need to encourage you to play your guitar in such an unusual manner.
MSRP – USD 79 (currently on sale for $47)
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