About This Item
Description
Broken Arrow V2 pairs a flat-response, TS-808-inspired overdrive with a fully independent MOSFET boost circuit that can run on its own, giving you level-matched clipping voices and a clean, transparent lift in a single MIDI-controllable pedal.
Why guitarists choose the Broken Arrow V2
- A flat-response overdrive avoids the fixed mid-hump of classic Tube Screamer-style circuits for a more amp-like drive.
- The boost circuit lives in its own true bypass loop, so it works as a standalone clean boost even with the drive off.
- Four level-matched clipping presets and four boost EQ voicings give sixteen usable drive/boost combinations.
- A 4-step GAIN CYCLE (25/50/75/100%) lets you dial in incremental gain changes from the footswitches or MIDI.
- Full MIDI control over drive, boost, clipping, and gain cycle recalls your exact tone from a pedalboard controller.
Controls and switches
- VOLUME — Master output level for the overdrive circuit.
- BOOST — Sets the amount of independent MOSFET boost.
- GAIN — Sets maximum overdrive gain, steppable in 4 stages via GAIN CYCLE.
- BASS / MIDDLE / TREBLE — 3-band active Baxandall EQ, +/-12dB per band with center detents, mids at 660Hz.
- DRIVE and BOOST footswitches — Engage the overdrive and boost circuits independently; hold either for program mode, or press both together for GAIN CYCLE.
Power and pedalboard compatibility
Runs on a 9V MAX DC center-negative supply with a minimum current draw of 150mA. No battery operation is published for this pedal.
Technical specifications
| Model | Jackson Audio Broken Arrow V2 MIDI Overdrive with Boost |
| Effect type | Overdrive with independent MOSFET boost |
| Controls | VOLUME, BOOST, GAIN, BASS / MIDDLE / TREBLE, DRIVE and BOOST footswitches |
| Input impedance | 1000 kΩ |
| Output impedance | 100000 Ω |
| Power | 9 Volt DC |
| Current draw | 150 mA |
| Enclosure dimensions | 12.38 x 6.86 cm (2.7" x 4.875" published footprint) |
| MPN | broken_arrow_v2_web |
| GTIN | 302128186070 |
| ASIN | B088RMXBLP |
| Warranty | 5-year Jackson Audio VIP Warranty |
FAQ
Can I use the boost without the overdrive? Yes. The boost circuit sits in its own true bypass loop and works independently of the drive circuit.
How many clipping options does Broken Arrow V2 have? Four level-matched clipping presets on the drive side and four EQ voicings on the boost side, selectable by footswitch program mode or MIDI.
What does GAIN CYCLE do? Pressing both footswitches together steps the GAIN knob through 25/50/75/100% settings, shown by DRIVE LED brightness.
Does Broken Arrow V2 have MIDI? Yes, over the ring of a 1/8" TRS jack via a DIN-5-to-TRS cable, controlling drive/boost on-off, clipping, gain cycle, and boost EQ.
What is the internal STND/ALT boost jumper? An internal jumper that switches the boost between a silent (STND) mode and the stock MOSFET (ALT) mode, which adds about 5% more gain with some knob noise.
What power does it need? A 9V MAX DC center-negative supply drawing at least 150mA.