JHS Pedals

Why we like JHS Pedals

JHS Pedals have become a modern benchmark for players who want classic guitar tones with smart, gig-ready features. Whether you’re chasing edge-of-breakup chime, saturated fuzz, studio-style compression or quiet stage volume with a cranked amp feel, there’s a JHS box that does the job with character and reliability. At Guitar FX Direct we stock a carefully chosen range of JHS essentials, all with free UK delivery options and a 30-day no-quibble returns policy, so you can find your sound with confidence.

Morning Glory – the modern transparent overdrive benchmark

The JHS Pedals Morning Glory V4 Overdrive is the pedal many players think of when they hear the phrase “transparent drive”. It adds touch-sensitive grit without the mid hump of a Tube Screamer, keeping your guitar and amp character front and centre. With increased headroom in V4 and the option to kick in extra gain, it’s equally at home as an always-on tone sweetener or as your main drive sound.

Bonsai – nine classic Tube Screamer voices in one pedal

If you love the feel of a green overdrive but can’t decide which version is “the one”, the JHS Bonsai Overdrive – 9 Way Screamer is a brilliant solution. It houses nine carefully recreated Tube Screamer-style circuits, from vintage favourites to later variations, all selectable from a single rotary control. Use it as your main mid-pushed drive, as a boost into another pedal, or as a studio Swiss-army knife when you need multiple overdrive flavours in one small box.

Muffuletta – six Big Muff circuits, one compact fuzz

The JHS Muffuletta Fuzz pays tribute to decades of Big Muff history by packing multiple classic variants – plus JHS’s own take – into a single pedal. From smoother, singing sustain to aggressive, cutting fuzz with huge low end, it’s an ideal choice if you want everything from vintage-inspired tones to modern wall-of-sound distortion without having to collect a shelf full of old boxes.

Double Barrel – two iconic JHS overdrives in one enclosure

For players who want a flexible, always-ready gain section, the JHS Double Barrel V4 Dual Overdrive combines a Morning Glory on one side with the Moonshine on the other. You can use either circuit independently for low-to-medium gain, or stack them for rich, harmonically complex overdrive that covers everything from blues and indie through to punchy rock rhythms. The order switch and extra gain options make it a compact, pedalboard-friendly drive solution.

PackRat – ProCo RAT history in a single stompbox

The JHS PackRat Distortion is built for players who love the ProCo RAT sound but want access to more than one era. With multiple RAT-inspired voices on tap, it ranges from gritty low-gain grind to thick, saturated distortion that’s perfect for alternative, punk, stoner and heavier rock styles. If you like your riffs sharp and focused with plenty of attitude, the PackRat is a strong contender.

Pulp N Peel – studio-style compression and preamp

The JHS Pulp N Peel Compressor & Preamp brings studio-style parallel compression to your pedalboard. Its blend control lets you retain your natural pick attack while adding sustain and polish, and the built-in preamp and DI options make it equally useful for guitar, bass and even keys. It’s a great choice as an “always on” pedal at the front of your chain or as a tone-shaping tool for live and recording setups.

Little Black Amp Box – cranked amp tone at sensible volumes

If your amp has a series effects loop, the JHS Little Black Amp Box – Volume Attenuator is a brilliantly simple way to tame loud rigs. Sitting in the loop as a passive level control, it lets you push your amp’s preamp section into its sweet spot and then dial the overall volume back to rehearsal or home-friendly levels. It’s compact, rugged and one of those “why didn’t I get this sooner?” utility pedals.

Emperor V2 – lush analogue chorus and vibrato

For players who want rich, analogue modulation with plenty of control, the JHS Emperor V2 Chorus & Vibrato delivers everything from subtle thickening to seasick pitch wobble and rotary-style textures. Tap tempo, multiple waveforms and stereo capability make it a powerful centrepiece for ambient, indie, worship and experimental rigs.

If you’re unsure which JHS pedal is right for your setup, feel free to contact us. We’re happy to talk through your guitar, amp and playing style and help you choose the JHS Pedals combination that will work best for your board.