I agree Larry. How how can you not like and respect Josh. Seems more concerned about creating great tones than chasing every last nickle. Love JHS pedals.
It’s a big reason JHS pedals are so awesome! You can see how nuanced and detailed his ear is. His recommendations unapologetically adorn my board galore.
Josh....you really come across as someone who not only loves what he does, but also appreciates the art and growth of music and musical ideas. You are genuinely encouraging and supportive to every guitarist / musician and pedal maker you've come across. Thank you for all the fine products you and your team make as well as spreading that vibe of unity and FUN every time!
I was not a fan of JHS, I liked pedals that had a battery option. One day I saw the Double Barrel for $100 at a pawnshop, I figured it wouldn’t hurt to buy it and try it out cause I could resale for a little more than I paid. Well took it home and I liked it, it had an issue with the LEDs and I emailed you guys and you guys were ace. Helped me get this bad boy working and I couldn’t have asked for quick and kind service. Since then I’ve purchased a few more of your pedals and I was convinced enough to have a dedicated pedalboard for pedals that only run on power supply.thanks
That "Cheap Strat" track burns. Also, your drummer wanted me to tell you that this is his world but that he'll let you play in it. Outstanding vid this time Josh.
@@jamariopetitte6542Definitely some shades of Wait till Tomorrow, but the chord progression is definitely a play on the second half of Fat Old Sun - Pink Floyd I'm pretty sure
Lol, when you guys write/record quick songs every week and sound better than 90% of the current popular music. You can't mask pure talent and attention to detail. I love these weekly videos. LOVE THEM
Yeah - I originally put mr roper, but I corrected my grave error before the inter-webs had the chance to shame me. It’s just a non-sequitur because I feel that comparing Josh to Mr Rogers” makes just as much sense. In other words, not much.
Do you mean Mr McFeely? Like from Mr Rodgers? Mr Feely sounds like the worst substitute Kindergarten teacher. I don’t know what you’re talking about. Your making about as much sense as anybody else here. Myself included
Bummer Josh! I already populated my pedal board with Behringer pedals based on your video recommendations. I promise to replace them with JHS pedals when the Behringers crap out in a few weeks.
JHS, Thanks so much for making getting pedal knowledge from a professional so much easier, and for debunking so many myths, and for ridding us of any guilt for buying more affordable gear. AND for taking an unnecessary use of the word "better" out of music conversations. Thank you!
My first JHS pedal was the Double Barrel V4. Combines the amazing Morning Glory V4 with the perfect complimentary pedal, the Moonshine V2. My Morning Glory is pretty much on all the time, and I kick in the Moonshine when I want to solo. God, I love this pedal so much
I hang my head in shame as I admit that I have no JHS pedals. That's not from a lack of desire. Oh, no! In fact, I am always on the lookout for them on the secondhand market (the only way that I can afford effects), but that is a problem because (a) nobody sells them because they love them, and (b) they go for prices above my range when they do show up. There are a bajillion that I love, though...Morning Glory, Kodiak, Unicorn, Panther Cub...you make beautiful sounding things. Keep it up!
Why do I watch you? 1.) you are the most unbiased reviewer of Pedals...even though you own, design and manufacture Pedals - you are very comfortable in your Skin - appear with great Authenticity and you are an accomplished player which I am not - I adopted watching you since the passing of my best friend, past lead guitar player of a band I was in and Jeff J. and I have shared chasing tone for the last 11+ years after I quit our band (Aug 2008 -due to the Bass players out of control ego) Jeff J. passed on Mar. 3rd 2019 after battling cancer and playing literally up to the month before he passed so since his passing and for the last two+ months I have stayed connected to chasing tone with you and with Uncle Doug...learning more about tone, electronics and actually building a few of my own pedals and repairing a few...(LPB1 - Electro-Harmonix 1970 original) I have a relative that designs famous amps...and I personally have loved the smell of burning Soldier... since I watched my older brother build his first Heathkit in the 1960's - HONESTLY - I do not own any of your pedals....you just demo'"ed one or two that I would own but out of my budget at this time being disabled and on a fixed income... I play mostly rhythm guitar since I was 13 - and now at 63 and with Jeff's passing I want to aspire to get to his level of Lead Playing...he was not only a dear brother in Tone Chasing...but he was one of the best two finger lead players I have ever seen...his ability to tweak a Knob on a Marshall, Fender or Mesa amp meant he needed very little pedals...one or two in his chain...always a wah and a couple pedals... A few he stopped using - he gifted me them and I will always cherish along with an ABY pedal he gave me so I can run a Fender and another amp to add that extra tone a fender doesn't produce, a guitar strap and one of his guitar stands that he broke and I repaired... He remains in my heart till we meet again...and thanks again for all your videos...you have comforted that void that Jeff J.'s passing left...He remains in my life through countless Memories of gigs gone by...past phone conversations about Chasing Tone...and endless hours of playing and shopping for tone...again for all you do now and in the future puts a smile on my face as it brings back a memory of my dear friend - sincerely Brian K. UCN Biz Group / Tone Chaser / past band member of Rule 62 "Don't take yourself to damn seriously...' that was our tag in the band...till the bass player lost sight of his ego. ! Stay Humble and play loud!
I love the fact you spoke about your own stuff. You are always pimping out other brands. I haven't got a jhs pedal yet because so many seem awesomez it's hard to figure out which to get. After this vid I'm getting the charlie Brown. But please do another one of these really helps with the buying process. You guys have some many great products it can some times lead to option paralysis.
I really hope you guys keep making videos for a long time to come. These videos absolutely captivate me for some reason. You're doing some really amazing stuff over there.
So refreshing to actually hear someone who is PROUD of his or her creations! I for one find it hard to find better sounding or more intelligently built effects than from J.H.S. Two quick examples : the Unicorn? It's a Uni-Vibe it has a tap tempo button that's smart! Or the Alpine reverb with a built in effects loop so the tones can be forever different! Not the same old thing! Thank you Josh, you are a very gifted builder/designer and teacher!
I've been watching hundreds of these guitar/gear related videos over the last coupla years. This is the first one to mention Pavement, which is one of my reference tones. I love you for that. I've bought several pedals trying to get the Slanted and Enchanted tone, but I've never gotten close. I guess maybe it's mainly because I play a Tele. Anyway, I love Brighten The Corners. My fave is Starlings Of The Slipstream.
Oh buddy - waaaay back when (early 2000s) I think I discovered you on thegearpage and mailed in a Boss DS-1 which you modded into a Synth Drive. Crazy pedal, and the first one I’d ever had modded. It took me places I’ve never been - Canada, Rhodes Island, Dave & Busters. Since then I’ve bought the Morning Glory, Charlie Brown, Pulp n Peel, and Mini Foot Fuzz.
I first heard of JHS pedals from the early days of "That Pedal Show" (they leaned pretty heavily on the Angry Charlie for a while). Sadly, I do not own any JHS pedals...yet. The "Loud is More Good" t-shirt has the best clean tone of any shirt I own, but in dirty mode it's a little harsh.
and guitar mags reviewing pedals saying they changed this resistor or that bit and changed its sound or its different to this pedal because of a change of a part
The first JHS pedal I owned was the Angry Charlie V3. The instant I plugged it in and played, I was blown away. I just couldn't stop playing it because I was in disbelief at how good it sounded. The other JHS pedal I own is the Charlie Brown V4. I use it as my main overdrive tone in effects loop of my Bugera V22 Infinium (which has mild breakup). I have the pedal set up with the gain is pretty much maxed to achieve a JMP type tone rather than the JTM tone that the pedal was intended to create. I was skeptical of JHS pedals at first because of the cost, but the quality of the product backs up the purchase. I will definitely be buying more JHS pedals in the future.
The emperor is a really great pedal but I also recommend the Keeley seafoam chorus/vibrato. It's absolutely amazing. Small and packs a chorusy punch. Also has a setting in the inside to help with bass (setting also sounds beautiful with guitar) I highly recommend it
Josh, I avoided your pedals for years, as I got you mixed up with another JHS, John Hornby Skewes, which is a low budget guitar brand from the UK. My muffuletta is a constant on my pedal board. The crayon or angry driver may be my next JHS pedal
I first heard about JHS via a non-music related websearch for the Pink Panther. "My, that's an expensive pedal," I thought. I liked its looks, but I already had quite a few delays, so I didn't feel the true need for it. Still, it caught my eye, so I started doing a little research and discovered youtube reviews of it and other JHS pedals. My first JHS product was an Electro-Harmonix Soul Food with the Meat & 3 mod. That opened my eyes! Flash forward two years and I now have a Pulp 'N Peel, Muffuletta, Kilt V2 w/Red Remote, @+, Calhoun V2 and a Colour Box. Lots of toys to manipulate drive and tone! I guess if I were to get another JHS pedal it would be the Emperor (and then perhaps a Kodiak!)
My favorite JHS pedal is the Double Barrel. It is my "always on" pedal when I'm playing my strat. The Morning Glory side establishes my base Strat tone and the moonshine allows it to cut through the mix when needed and stacked it makes a strat scream.
Great video, mate. Good content and good tunes. Especially the first and last songs. 11:06 eagle eye cherry vibes on that intro, or am I just nostalgic? My favorite is the morning glory. Never left the board. The first I owned was a Charlie brown that got stolen awhile back. Cheers
Brighten the Corners is one of the best albums from that era. My friend brought it over on vinyl in like 2002 and it never left my turntable. Still on regular rotation in my playlist.
Whatever y'all do to the black levels and contrast in color correction is rad as hell and makes these videos stand out so much from other channels. Reminds me of shooting ProFlat with my T2i back in film school. Keep it up!
The Twin Twelve is exactly, EXACTLY what I've been looking for - and I find out that people hated it and it's discontinued. Ah, well, looks like Japan has a bunch (inflated price but, at least I'll get one). Sorry your crazier ideas sometimes don't catch on - I love 'em.
your presentation, is a testament to your ability as an educator /sales person , now I want a hole bunch of your creations that go to a place that I really like.
I love my Kodiak tremolo and JHS buffer. But I need about twelve more JHS pedals now. Also Brighten The Corners rocks! Also love Malkmus solo record with the Jicks "Real Emotional Trash." Tons of gnarly fuzz guitar on that whole record.
I only have older Boss JHS modified pedals but they are the best! a DD3, GE-7, two CS-3's and the best of all the JHS (mod/fix) for the TR-2. I use all of them all the time. I want some of your new pedals but my wife can never find out! Shush!
I am very grateful for you guys putting out amazing content that showcases your passion for all kinds of pedals, and creating your own that you're proud of from that love! Your love of pedals is the center of it all, and your choice in showcasing other great pedals is one of the main reasons I have no issue whatsoever paying hard earned money for the ones you make! It's the embrace of community that makes it feel great to buy a JHS pedal, aside from Josh's extensive knowledge in the subject.. you just know he's going to do a good job designing one! Thanks for making awesome stuff guys, I'm loving my incredible Bonsai and modded older pedals. I can't wait to add a Morning Glory amongst several others to the board.
Haha this comment needs more love! Charlie Brown, Pulp'n Peel, Morning Glory, Foot Fuzz, and the Unicorn all sound like substances that could cause you to trip balls. I think people are being biased due to your name. Cheers!
JOSH! I'm going to listen to that album right now! I love how the vinyl has a different mix than the digital version and gosh Josh this just made me love you so much more! YOU ROCK!!!
Rewatching this one again. I think the JHS pedal videos are the best because we learn about the old or existing pedals that inspire you (history of rock, electronics,etc). Then we get Yer thought process as a player , G.A.S.er , and Electronician. And we get to explore the actual JHS pedal. Definitely JHS pedal vids have the widest range of material. Plus: great material (music) as per usual. Would love to here some Brighten the Corners era lyrics on Josh's great instrumental jams.
Brighten The Corners served as my introduction to Pavement, solely because when a friend recommended I give the band a listen, that was the only album of theirs that they had at the library. Seeing as how these days I still worship at the altar of Malkmus and have now collected their entire recorded output (as well as Steve's and Spiral's solo work), I'd say it made a good first impression.
You know what I do wish Weezer had stayed there... Gonna give this a listen right now! My fav JHS is the original large Panther (and every iteration after it has ruled).
Angry Charlie was the first pedal that blew my mind. Give it some love on an episode. You need a singer. The Crayon is definitely on my list of next buys based on this video. You remind me I of my friend Eric who passed away. So in a weird way it is comforting. He was an architect and awesome bass player. Thanks.
I would still love to see a vid on the clean blend knob for all it's uses on drive, modulation, and compression... also would love to see some more bass because of blending the clean
This channel and your great info is where I first heard of JHS. I am actively shopping for your products to support you as a result. Probably going to get one of these or the Colour Box. Great work. Pavement is amazing. Slanted and Enchanted forever.
Great tones...my personal fave pedal and THE pedal that sold me on JHS..the Superbolt. It will never leave my board ever..set the knobs to noon..flip the switch up...go!
Bomb House Recording its a really good pedal. Although V2 for me. It’s definitely a keeper. I love the Angry Charlie all of them. And they’re all very angry for some reason. Not sure why. Almost forgot the Ruby Red. That’s another great one.
Jack Robb just so happens the Ruby Red is on my main board too! I would love JHS to add a “Mid Eq Knob” on the Superbolt..sometimes I just want to scoop it down a few dbs
Bomb House Recording I took mine out and was using it all day because of you. It is a great pedal. Yea it has just the tone knob. Maybe V3 will have the mid knob.
"Flangers and reverbs compression and chorus. Univibes, overdrives, they never bore us. For these I think you should have won some medals. These are a few of my favorite pedals!" Take THAT, Julie Andrews!
Zach hooked us up with some pedals to try at the hospital (FYI they’re coming back ASAP!) and the pulp n peel was crucial! I loved the low gain to glitch of the Kilt V2. My friends double barrel is awesome too. The problem is I want to try all of your all’s pedals. Great video as always, great marketing, and great guys.
I absolutely love Pavement. They were a prominent part of my high school/college soundtrack. Stephen Malkmus solo stuff is awesome too. Also, I picked up the Muffuletta a few months ago and it's become my favorite pedal.
Because of you guys and Thatpedalshow I'm now building my own little pedals..... Thank you for pushing me into the rabbit hole :D (I'll still get me a kodiak and an emperor, can't believe the amount of options they offer
I would absolutely love to have a JHS pedal that had the sounds and characteristics of my old (now broken) Boss DM-1 !!! 😢 That would make my pedalboard life complete again! ❤️ Apart from that, my favorite is the Firefly! 😍
My favorite JHS Pedal is my first JHS Pedal, which is the clover and currently in the mail on it's way to me! This channel has probably resulted in more impulse purchases of pedals and albums for me than I care to reveal!
I'm popping my RUclips commenting cherry here! Absolutely Loving the JHS tones from over here in the UK. Can't wait to get a JHS Pedal of my own to add to my pedalboard.
Long time follower, first time commenting. I got the Morning Glory for my birthday recently and it has been the best gift I’ve ever received. Even greater than THE GIFT OF LIFE! Nah, seriously… it’s a really swell pedal. Looking forward to buying more pedals and commenting on more videos.
All of them sounded great, but you nailed that “Concrete” 😆 sound perfectly. I thought I was listening to something off of Slanted & Enchanted or Crooked Rain. 🤘🏼
The Colour Box is for sure my favourite. It to me is one of the most unique pedals ever designed. Such an amazing concept! And what a sound it can make! I will get one someday!
Just bought my first JHS pedal, Tidewater, at Andertons on holiday two weeks ago, supporting my favorite RUclips channels. Love it. I’ve played it with a TS and lots of reverb and it sounds great. Also with a Phase 90. Have a bid in for Muffaletta so we’ll see what happens this weekend. Maybe an Angry Charlie and a Cub too. Haven’t bought a pedal in 15 years but after breaking my foot 12 weeks ago I’ve bought 8 after binge watching RUclips.
i have one too, but it is all original (outside of being properly grounded so i don't kill myself with it!) and i love it. it is that killer early 60's garageband sound and the trem is pretty good. the reverb is crap on it, but enough reverb pedals and tanks out there to cover that.
Josh, one of the things I love about your videos is that you aren't always promoting. It really shows your sincere appreciation of other pedals, and other manufacturers. Having said that, I would love to hear you talk more about your pedals. There's obviously some sort of balance, if every video is you talking up your pedals then your channel is less interesting because it's just another corporate account. Don't talk about your pedals enough and you're failing to promote the brand that puts bread on your table. Strike the balance you think is right, and I'll keep watching.
I am just staring to put together my first pedal board. I’ve been roaming around RUclips looking at different things and stumbled onto one of your videos. After spending most of the day going through more of your videos, I am seriously looking at your pedals as the foundation for my board. Thanks for all the great information!!
I recently got my first JHS pedal. I’ve been a huge fan of yours and Brian wampler’s videos (and products) for a long time. I genuinely respect both of you, so it was really important for me to get to represent both of you on my board. Sold a couple things and got myself a muffuletta and a v2 catapult. I absolutely love both, and was lucky enough to find them both used, with original box, stickers, and even the gravity pick (fantastic touch btw. That’s my new wallet pick that stays on me at all times). Lemme tell you, running a tube screamer before, and a bluesdriver after the muff is tonal bliss. Muff + blues = instant Gilmoure. TS into the muff gives me a really enjoyable 80’s metal tone. Sorry I couldn’t buy your gear new, I’m having to save for grad school. But just know, I’m very proud to have you and your brand represented on my board 👍🏼
My favorite JHS pedal is the V1 Kilt. It's been my go to fuzz since I got it. It's all over our track "Maybe" (if you like shoegaze/noise check it out). I also have a VCR. I got it and a Les Paul about the same time. It inspired a track we are currently working on that's a bit of a tribute to Johnny Marr. There's no such thing as a bad Pavement album. -D
I'm really glad you've done this video. Your commitment to being an educator first and a salesman second is definitely appreciated, but there are just so many pedals these days, and I'd really like to know more about yours, since you seem like a cool guy who loves what he does.
I don't really remember where I heard about JHS pedals first, but once I found out that you're literally two and a half hours from me, I figured I probably needed to support a, "local," pedal maker. I followed your stuff for about 2 years before you released the Steak and Eggs with Keeley. That got announced and I knew I needed it. I sold off every pedal I had at the time, other than my DD-7, Crybaby, Ernie Ball Volume pedal, and Fender PT100, (I had 5 others on my board at the time and an RC-50) to get the Steak and Eggs. Since then I've added a Prestige as an always on and a Muffuletta for some some fuzz, (all the fuzz!) None of your other pedals have made it onto the board yet, but they are the ones I use to add the most flavor. May 17th will be my 3rd anniversary as a JHS owner/player, and I couldn't be happier with them
My first JHS pedal is the Unicorn. So glad to finally see you talk about it. I think it is great and wondered why it didn't get airtime in your vibe video. I tried three other vibes and the sound of the Unicorn was the one I responded to. I like the tap tempo but the sound was the key. It is almost always on. My holy grail JHS pedal is the firefly. Wish I had known about it when it was available. I love the tone bender fuzz circuit. Would like to see your version of that available again. I get what a compressor is supposed to do for my but when I try them I can't hear it. not sure what I am doing wrong. Most sound like a clean boost. I am going to look into the Pulp n Peel. Thanks for the videos!
Favorite JHS pedal is the one I own - Kilt V2. Love the range of gain stages in that pedal, and sound overall. It was the only drive pedal on my board for a few months.
You've been fair about other manufacturers. It's your time.
Definitely, More than fair. 😃
Congrats Josh. It’s a huge honor when your companies pedals get featured on the JHS Show.
Bullshit, he bribed the owner with a big brown paper bag full of cash!
@@Dressagevids You spelled "Tootsie Rolls" wrong...
JHS pedals talking about JHS Pedals?
I don’t know whats real anymore
The first rule of JHS pedals is: you do not talk about JHS pedals.
Just joshing.
It's about time Josh talked about jhs pedals. He praises all the other pedal companies so it's great to hear which of his pedals he likes the best
I was pretty sure the Charlie Brown and Morning Glory would be in the mix. I kind of expected the Muffuletta to be on the board as well.
Yeah I really thought the muffaletta would be there too
I agree Larry. How how can you not like and respect Josh. Seems more concerned about creating great tones than chasing every last nickle. Love JHS pedals.
@@jamesanthony7994 every last nickle is spent on pedals ;^)
@@versnellingspookie...and spare Sovtek heads, hehe
Josh is actually a great player. I’m always impressed by his tasteful playing and great rhythm.
It’s a big reason JHS pedals are so awesome! You can see how nuanced and detailed his ear is. His recommendations unapologetically adorn my board galore.
he also has a special talent to convence me about buying new pedals
@@glugblub7524 true
Josh....you really come across as someone who not only loves what he does, but also appreciates the art and growth of music and musical ideas. You are genuinely encouraging and supportive to every guitarist / musician and pedal maker you've come across. Thank you for all the fine products you and your team make as well as spreading that vibe of unity and FUN every time!
In Brazil a JHS pedal is about 500 USD. I am Sorry, I cloned a morning glory, it is beautiful ...
I feel you mate in Australia its more expensive too but that is ridiculous. Poor bugger.
I think part of Josh would be proud of you for cloning the morning glory!
So you pulled a Josh on Josh. That seems fair.
So how does it compare mr Toro? Did you nail it?
The strymons and way huge are even worse tho hahaha
Whoah Zach can’t just show up like this. We need character development!
"Cheap Strat" gave me chills, bro. Seriously. I really loved it.
I want more!!!
I was not a fan of JHS, I liked pedals that had a battery option. One day I saw the Double Barrel for $100 at a pawnshop, I figured it wouldn’t hurt to buy it and try it out cause I could resale for a little more than I paid. Well took it home and I liked it, it had an issue with the LEDs and I emailed you guys and you guys were ace. Helped me get this bad boy working and I couldn’t have asked for quick and kind service. Since then I’ve purchased a few more of your pedals and I was convinced enough to have a dedicated pedalboard for pedals that only run on power supply.thanks
Wow that's awesome! Thank you!
That "Cheap Strat" track burns. Also, your drummer wanted me to tell you that this is his world but that he'll let you play in it. Outstanding vid this time Josh.
was the intro wait until tommorow??
@@jamariopetitte6542Definitely some shades of Wait till Tomorrow, but the chord progression is definitely a play on the second half of Fat Old Sun - Pink Floyd I'm pretty sure
Can we talk about how Josh absolutely killed the first track?
Yes, yes we can! Go josh go!
I was thinking the same thing. The tone was sweet. And the rhythm playing: money.
Mayer would be proud
+1 - I really liked "Cheap Strat"... wished there was more.
I know right, didn’t know he had it in him, beautiful playing!
Lol, when you guys write/record quick songs every week and sound better than 90% of the current popular music. You can't mask pure talent and attention to detail. I love these weekly videos. LOVE THEM
Josh Scott is the Mr. Rogers of RUclips pedal videos.
He’s also the Mr Furley
mmmichelin1 mr Furley as in Three’s Company?!!!
Yeah - I originally put mr roper, but I corrected my grave error before the inter-webs had the chance to shame me. It’s just a non-sequitur because I feel that comparing Josh to Mr Rogers” makes just as much sense. In other words, not much.
mmmichelin1 Mr. Feeley?
Do you mean Mr McFeely? Like from Mr Rodgers? Mr Feely sounds like the worst substitute Kindergarten teacher. I don’t know what you’re talking about. Your making about as much sense as anybody else here. Myself included
“My favorite band - Sonic Youth”
Can my love for this man go any further..
Bummer Josh! I already populated my pedal board with Behringer pedals based on your video recommendations. I promise to replace them with JHS pedals when the Behringers crap out in a few weeks.
Just kidding. I love JHS PEDALS.
Give them to me
absurdist cat: My Behringer pedals used to be a guilty pleasure. Thanks to Josh I’m no longer ashamed of them.
You should never let that drummer leave this place. Awesome grooves every time.
JHS, Thanks so much for making getting pedal knowledge from a professional so much easier, and for debunking so many myths, and for ridding us of any guilt for buying more affordable gear. AND for taking an unnecessary use of the word "better" out of music conversations. Thank you!
My first JHS pedal was the Double Barrel V4. Combines the amazing Morning Glory V4 with the perfect complimentary pedal, the Moonshine V2. My Morning Glory is pretty much on all the time, and I kick in the Moonshine when I want to solo. God, I love this pedal so much
Do you recall which order you would run the glory and moonshine in the double barrel? I currently have the glory before my moonshine
I hang my head in shame as I admit that I have no JHS pedals. That's not from a lack of desire. Oh, no! In fact, I am always on the lookout for them on the secondhand market (the only way that I can afford effects), but that is a problem because (a) nobody sells them because they love them, and (b) they go for prices above my range when they do show up. There are a bajillion that I love, though...Morning Glory, Kodiak, Unicorn, Panther Cub...you make beautiful sounding things. Keep it up!
Why do I watch you? 1.) you are the most unbiased reviewer of Pedals...even though you own, design and manufacture Pedals - you are very comfortable in your Skin - appear with great Authenticity and you are an accomplished player which I am not - I adopted watching you since the passing of my best friend, past lead guitar player of a band I was in and Jeff J. and I have shared chasing tone for the last 11+ years after I quit our band (Aug 2008 -due to the Bass players out of control ego)
Jeff J. passed on Mar. 3rd 2019 after battling cancer and playing literally up to the month before he passed so since his passing and for the last two+ months I have stayed connected to chasing tone with you and with Uncle Doug...learning more about tone, electronics and actually building a few of my own pedals and repairing a few...(LPB1 - Electro-Harmonix 1970 original) I have a relative that designs famous amps...and I personally have loved the smell of burning Soldier... since I watched my older brother build his first Heathkit in the 1960's - HONESTLY - I do not own any of your pedals....you just demo'"ed one or two that I would own but out of my budget at this time being disabled and on a fixed income...
I play mostly rhythm guitar since I was 13 - and now at 63 and with Jeff's passing I want to aspire to get to his level of Lead Playing...he was not only a dear brother in Tone Chasing...but he was one of the best two finger lead players I have ever seen...his ability to tweak a Knob on a Marshall, Fender or Mesa amp meant he needed very little pedals...one or two in his chain...always a wah and a couple pedals...
A few he stopped using - he gifted me them and I will always cherish along with an ABY pedal he gave me so I can run a Fender and another amp to add that extra tone a fender doesn't produce, a guitar strap and one of his guitar stands that he broke and I repaired...
He remains in my heart till we meet again...and thanks again for all your videos...you have comforted that void that Jeff J.'s passing left...He remains in my life through countless Memories of gigs gone by...past phone conversations about Chasing Tone...and endless hours of playing and shopping for tone...again for all you do now and in the future puts a smile on my face as it brings back a memory of my dear friend - sincerely Brian K. UCN Biz Group / Tone Chaser / past band member of Rule 62 "Don't take yourself to damn seriously...' that was our tag in the band...till the bass player lost sight of his ego. ! Stay Humble and play loud!
I love the fact you spoke about your own stuff. You are always pimping out other brands. I haven't got a jhs pedal yet because so many seem awesomez it's hard to figure out which to get. After this vid I'm getting the charlie Brown. But please do another one of these really helps with the buying process. You guys have some many great products it can some times lead to option paralysis.
Thanks!
I really hope you guys keep making videos for a long time to come. These videos absolutely captivate me for some reason. You're doing some really amazing stuff over there.
Love Pavement, saw them 3 times on that tour. Could listen too that album all day. I dig "Concrete".
So refreshing to actually hear someone who is PROUD of his or her creations! I for one find it hard to find better sounding or more intelligently built effects than from J.H.S. Two quick examples : the Unicorn? It's a Uni-Vibe it has a tap tempo button that's smart! Or the Alpine reverb with a built in effects loop so the tones can be forever different! Not the same old thing! Thank you Josh, you are a very gifted builder/designer and teacher!
I've been watching hundreds of these guitar/gear related videos over the last coupla years. This is the first one to mention Pavement, which is one of my reference tones. I love you for that. I've bought several pedals trying to get the Slanted and Enchanted tone, but I've never gotten close. I guess maybe it's mainly because I play a Tele. Anyway, I love Brighten The Corners. My fave is Starlings Of The Slipstream.
Oh buddy - waaaay back when (early 2000s) I think I discovered you on thegearpage and mailed in a Boss DS-1 which you modded into a Synth Drive. Crazy pedal, and the first one I’d ever had modded. It took me places I’ve never been - Canada, Rhodes Island, Dave & Busters.
Since then I’ve bought the Morning Glory, Charlie Brown, Pulp n Peel, and Mini Foot Fuzz.
I first heard of JHS pedals from the early days of "That Pedal Show" (they leaned pretty heavily on the Angry Charlie for a while). Sadly, I do not own any JHS pedals...yet. The "Loud is More Good" t-shirt has the best clean tone of any shirt I own, but in dirty mode it's a little harsh.
I'm Already In My Room may be Sonic Youth inspired but I'm definitely getting a Yo La Tengo vibe.
Be careful with this video, you might get sued by JHS.
A Josh Clone Rip off hahaha!
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what?
Nah UMG will just copystrike it
stop the internet with all its pedal diagrams for most old and new pedals
and guitar mags reviewing pedals saying they changed this resistor or that bit and changed its sound or its different to this pedal because of a change of a part
The first JHS pedal I owned was the Angry Charlie V3. The instant I plugged it in and played, I was blown away. I just couldn't stop playing it because I was in disbelief at how good it sounded. The other JHS pedal I own is the Charlie Brown V4. I use it as my main overdrive tone in effects loop of my Bugera V22 Infinium (which has mild breakup). I have the pedal set up with the gain is pretty much maxed to achieve a JMP type tone rather than the JTM tone that the pedal was intended to create. I was skeptical of JHS pedals at first because of the cost, but the quality of the product backs up the purchase. I will definitely be buying more JHS pedals in the future.
Got an Emperor recently and I fell in love. The end all Chorus/vibrato for me! Incredible tone, no noise, great build quality.
Colin Clay I just got one this week! Such a great sound!
The emperor is a really great pedal but I also recommend the Keeley seafoam chorus/vibrato. It's absolutely amazing. Small and packs a chorusy punch. Also has a setting in the inside to help with bass (setting also sounds beautiful with guitar) I highly recommend it
I agree I use it instead of the CE-2 for several reasons
There’s so much more I’d like to see more from this channel, how the circuits in the pedal change the signal and even how they’re manufactured!
Like in depth down to the transistor level what makes a big muff for example
Josh, I avoided your pedals for years, as I got you mixed up with another JHS, John Hornby Skewes, which is a low budget guitar brand from the UK.
My muffuletta is a constant on my pedal board. The crayon or angry driver may be my next JHS pedal
I first heard about JHS via a non-music related websearch for the Pink Panther. "My, that's an expensive pedal," I thought. I liked its looks, but I already had quite a few delays, so I didn't feel the true need for it. Still, it caught my eye, so I started doing a little research and discovered youtube reviews of it and other JHS pedals. My first JHS product was an Electro-Harmonix Soul Food with the Meat & 3 mod. That opened my eyes! Flash forward two years and I now have a Pulp 'N Peel, Muffuletta, Kilt V2 w/Red Remote, @+, Calhoun V2 and a Colour Box. Lots of toys to manipulate drive and tone! I guess if I were to get another JHS pedal it would be the Emperor (and then perhaps a Kodiak!)
“JHS pedals suck” said the sign in the background. Funny! I love these videos, thanks guys!
Primis Sucks?
Primus sucks !
i'm a drummer and I love LOVE this channel, I learn so much, nice work!
You have great sounds and songs. Why don't you do an album using only jhs pedals?
My favorite JHS pedal is the Double Barrel. It is my "always on" pedal when I'm playing my strat. The Morning Glory side establishes my base Strat tone and the moonshine allows it to cut through the mix when needed and stacked it makes a strat scream.
Great video, mate. Good content and good tunes. Especially the first and last songs.
11:06 eagle eye cherry vibes on that intro, or am I just nostalgic?
My favorite is the morning glory. Never left the board. The first I owned was a Charlie brown that got stolen awhile back.
Cheers
Brighten the Corners is one of the best albums from that era. My friend brought it over on vinyl in like 2002 and it never left my turntable. Still on regular rotation in my playlist.
This is my favorite JHS video yet!!! Great job 👍
Whatever y'all do to the black levels and contrast in color correction is rad as hell and makes these videos stand out so much from other channels. Reminds me of shooting ProFlat with my T2i back in film school. Keep it up!
The Twin Twelve is exactly, EXACTLY what I've been looking for - and I find out that people hated it and it's discontinued. Ah, well, looks like Japan has a bunch (inflated price but, at least I'll get one). Sorry your crazier ideas sometimes don't catch on - I love 'em.
your presentation, is a testament to your ability as an educator /sales person , now I want a hole bunch of your creations that go to a place that I really like.
I love my Kodiak tremolo and JHS buffer. But I need about twelve more JHS pedals now.
Also Brighten The Corners rocks! Also love Malkmus solo record with the Jicks "Real Emotional Trash." Tons of gnarly fuzz guitar on that whole record.
Josh, it is so great to hear you talk and play a bit about your own pedals. Keep up the amazing work!
I only have older Boss JHS modified pedals but they are the best! a DD3, GE-7, two CS-3's and the best of all the JHS (mod/fix) for the TR-2. I use all of them all the time. I want some of your new pedals but my wife can never find out! Shush!
I am very grateful for you guys putting out amazing content that showcases your passion for all kinds of pedals, and creating your own that you're proud of from that love! Your love of pedals is the center of it all, and your choice in showcasing other great pedals is one of the main reasons I have no issue whatsoever paying hard earned money for the ones you make! It's the embrace of community that makes it feel great to buy a JHS pedal, aside from Josh's extensive knowledge in the subject.. you just know he's going to do a good job designing one! Thanks for making awesome stuff guys, I'm loving my incredible Bonsai and modded older pedals. I can't wait to add a Morning Glory amongst several others to the board.
Why does the name of every pedal sound like a different kind of acid?
Haha this comment needs more love! Charlie Brown, Pulp'n Peel, Morning Glory, Foot Fuzz, and the Unicorn all sound like substances that could cause you to trip balls. I think people are being biased due to your name. Cheers!
Michael Tyler - Yeah, it’s a joke. I play an Epiphone.
RickyBobby lmao
Actually you can trip your fucking balls on morning glory seeds so...
JOSH! I'm going to listen to that album right now! I love how the vinyl has a different mix than the digital version and gosh Josh this just made me love you so much more! YOU ROCK!!!
Also my boyfriend loves his mini foot fuzzzzzzz
Wowee Zowee is my favorite Pavement record, but I love Brighten the Corners, too. Any Pavement is good Pavement!
Great video!
Crooked Rain, Crooked Rain!!!!!
Rewatching this one again. I think the JHS pedal videos are the best because we learn about the old or existing pedals that inspire you (history of rock, electronics,etc). Then we get Yer thought process as a player , G.A.S.er , and Electronician. And we get to explore the actual JHS pedal. Definitely JHS pedal vids have the widest range of material. Plus: great material (music) as per usual. Would love to here some Brighten the Corners era lyrics on Josh's great instrumental jams.
was looking forward for this the hole day!
Same here
Same here
Brighten The Corners served as my introduction to Pavement, solely because when a friend recommended I give the band a listen, that was the only album of theirs that they had at the library. Seeing as how these days I still worship at the altar of Malkmus and have now collected their entire recorded output (as well as Steve's and Spiral's solo work), I'd say it made a good first impression.
You know what I do wish Weezer had stayed there... Gonna give this a listen right now! My fav JHS is the original large Panther (and every iteration after it has ruled).
Angry Charlie was the first pedal that blew my mind. Give it some love on an episode. You need a singer. The Crayon is definitely on my list of next buys based on this video. You remind me I of my friend Eric who passed away. So in a weird way it is comforting. He was an architect and awesome bass player. Thanks.
I would still love to see a vid on the clean blend knob for all it's uses on drive, modulation, and compression... also would love to see some more bass because of blending the clean
This channel and your great info is where I first heard of JHS. I am actively shopping for your products to support you as a result. Probably going to get one of these or the Colour Box. Great work. Pavement is amazing. Slanted and Enchanted forever.
Great tones...my personal fave pedal and THE pedal that sold me on JHS..the Superbolt. It will never leave my board ever..set the knobs to noon..flip the switch up...go!
Bomb House Recording its a really good pedal. Although V2 for me. It’s definitely a keeper. I love the Angry Charlie all of them. And they’re all very angry for some reason. Not sure why. Almost forgot the Ruby Red. That’s another great one.
Jack Robb just so happens the Ruby Red is on my main board too! I would love JHS to add a “Mid Eq Knob” on the Superbolt..sometimes I just want to scoop it down a few dbs
Bomb House Recording I took mine out and was using it all
day because of you. It is a great pedal. Yea it has just the tone knob. Maybe V3 will have the mid knob.
"Flangers and reverbs compression and chorus. Univibes, overdrives, they never bore us. For these I think you should have won some medals. These are a few of my favorite pedals!" Take THAT, Julie Andrews!
I’m going to snag a Morning Glory to see if it jives with my rig. Thanks for talking more about JHS and what it’s all about. I like your approach.
It's a fabulous pedal.
The first pedal was The Emperor V2! my favourite pedal of all time. Mixed with a strat and a blues junior it sounds so good, Josh you are a master ...
I have the same feeling you did about compression... so i might just go out and by a pulp and peel! By the way, the first track was great!
Zach hooked us up with some pedals to try at the hospital (FYI they’re coming back ASAP!) and the pulp n peel was crucial! I loved the low gain to glitch of the Kilt V2. My friends double barrel is awesome too.
The problem is I want to try all of your all’s pedals. Great video as always, great marketing, and great guys.
I absolutely love Pavement. They were a prominent part of my high school/college soundtrack. Stephen Malkmus solo stuff is awesome too. Also, I picked up the Muffuletta a few months ago and it's become my favorite pedal.
Because of you guys and Thatpedalshow I'm now building my own little pedals..... Thank you for pushing me into the rabbit hole :D (I'll still get me a kodiak and an emperor, can't believe the amount of options they offer
I would absolutely love to have a JHS pedal that had the sounds and characteristics of my old (now broken) Boss DM-1 !!! 😢
That would make my pedalboard life complete again! ❤️
Apart from that, my favorite is the Firefly! 😍
My favorite JHS Pedal is my first JHS Pedal, which is the clover and currently in the mail on it's way to me! This channel has probably resulted in more impulse purchases of pedals and albums for me than I care to reveal!
I bought the Charlie Brown just to own a JHS pedal ')
I'm popping my RUclips commenting cherry here! Absolutely Loving the JHS tones from over here in the UK. Can't wait to get a JHS Pedal of my own to add to my pedalboard.
Thank you for introducing me to that Pavement album. It is really rather good.
Long time follower, first time commenting.
I got the Morning Glory for my birthday recently and it has been the best gift I’ve ever received. Even greater than THE GIFT OF LIFE!
Nah, seriously… it’s a really swell pedal. Looking forward to buying more pedals and commenting on more videos.
Thank you and happy birthday!
All of them sounded great, but you nailed that “Concrete” 😆 sound perfectly. I thought I was listening to something off of Slanted & Enchanted or Crooked Rain. 🤘🏼
The Colour Box is for sure my favourite. It to me is one of the most unique pedals ever designed. Such an amazing concept! And what a sound it can make! I will get one someday!
this is the only way everyone else at JHS could get Josh to advertise his own product
Just bought my first JHS pedal, Tidewater, at Andertons on holiday two weeks ago, supporting my favorite RUclips channels. Love it. I’ve played it with a TS and lots of reverb and it sounds great. Also with a Phase 90. Have a bid in for Muffaletta so we’ll see what happens this weekend. Maybe an Angry Charlie and a Cub too. Haven’t bought a pedal in 15 years but after breaking my foot 12 weeks ago I’ve bought 8 after binge watching RUclips.
I've got a 1484 that's been updated (better made cab and a real reverb tank) it's killer! Still a bit of a sleeper.
i have one too, but it is all original (outside of being properly grounded so i don't kill myself with it!) and i love it. it is that killer early 60's garageband sound and the trem is pretty good. the reverb is crap on it, but enough reverb pedals and tanks out there to cover that.
Gave my away in the great scale down of 2015...other victims were a 1966 Super, Cox Tweed Twin, and 1967 Band Master with the tone rings cabinet.
Josh, one of the things I love about your videos is that you aren't always promoting. It really shows your sincere appreciation of other pedals, and other manufacturers. Having said that, I would love to hear you talk more about your pedals. There's obviously some sort of balance, if every video is you talking up your pedals then your channel is less interesting because it's just another corporate account. Don't talk about your pedals enough and you're failing to promote the brand that puts bread on your table. Strike the balance you think is right, and I'll keep watching.
Mr. JHS got sum ch0ps... JHS about JHS? we're at the nexus of the universe!
I am just staring to put together my first pedal board. I’ve been roaming around RUclips looking at different things and stumbled onto one of your videos. After spending most of the day going through more of your videos, I am seriously looking at your pedals as the foundation for my board. Thanks for all the great information!!
I've got the Angry Driver, Bonsai, and Muffuletta. I really want the Kirkland special.
I recently got my first JHS pedal. I’ve been a huge fan of yours and Brian wampler’s videos (and products) for a long time. I genuinely respect both of you, so it was really important for me to get to represent both of you on my board. Sold a couple things and got myself a muffuletta and a v2 catapult. I absolutely love both, and was lucky enough to find them both used, with original box, stickers, and even the gravity pick (fantastic touch btw. That’s my new wallet pick that stays on me at all times). Lemme tell you, running a tube screamer before, and a bluesdriver after the muff is tonal bliss. Muff + blues = instant Gilmoure. TS into the muff gives me a really enjoyable 80’s metal tone. Sorry I couldn’t buy your gear new, I’m having to save for grad school. But just know, I’m very proud to have you and your brand represented on my board 👍🏼
Hi!
Could you make a video about spotting fake pedals or how to locate the year of a pedal?
My favorite JHS pedal is the V1 Kilt. It's been my go to fuzz since I got it. It's all over our track "Maybe" (if you like shoegaze/noise check it out). I also have a VCR. I got it and a Les Paul about the same time. It inspired a track we are currently working on that's a bit of a tribute to Johnny Marr. There's no such thing as a bad Pavement album. -D
First JHS pedal....kinda? JHS Mod Boss Blues Driver. Favorite JHS pedal....Morning Glory V4, and a close second, The Kilt V1!! So good!
What an episode! Wish I was fast enough the first time to check out how you set the pedals. I guess I better watch again. LOVE Pavement.
The Morning Glory into the Crayon kinda made me go crazy... Wow...
I'm really glad you've done this video. Your commitment to being an educator first and a salesman second is definitely appreciated, but there are just so many pedals these days, and I'd really like to know more about yours, since you seem like a cool guy who loves what he does.
easily the best songs you've put on youtube so far. waiting for the album. 😉
I don't really remember where I heard about JHS pedals first, but once I found out that you're literally two and a half hours from me, I figured I probably needed to support a, "local," pedal maker. I followed your stuff for about 2 years before you released the Steak and Eggs with Keeley. That got announced and I knew I needed it. I sold off every pedal I had at the time, other than my DD-7, Crybaby, Ernie Ball Volume pedal, and Fender PT100, (I had 5 others on my board at the time and an RC-50) to get the Steak and Eggs. Since then I've added a Prestige as an always on and a Muffuletta for some some fuzz, (all the fuzz!) None of your other pedals have made it onto the board yet, but they are the ones I use to add the most flavor. May 17th will be my 3rd anniversary as a JHS owner/player, and I couldn't be happier with them
That Crayon sounds phenomenal
My first JHS pedal is the Unicorn. So glad to finally see you talk about it. I think it is great and wondered why it didn't get airtime in your vibe video. I tried three other vibes and the sound of the Unicorn was the one I responded to. I like the tap tempo but the sound was the key. It is almost always on. My holy grail JHS pedal is the firefly. Wish I had known about it when it was available. I love the tone bender fuzz circuit. Would like to see your version of that available again. I get what a compressor is supposed to do for my but when I try them I can't hear it. not sure what I am doing wrong. Most sound like a clean boost. I am going to look into the Pulp n Peel. Thanks for the videos!
Can’t wait to pick one up :)
Favorite JHS pedal is the one I own - Kilt V2. Love the range of gain stages in that pedal, and sound overall. It was the only drive pedal on my board for a few months.
I just got let go at my job and I literally was listening to Pavement on the way home
Jason Goodwin man sorry to hear. Pray you find an even better job soon!
I'd like, but losing your job sucks and don't want to appear to be liking that.
Doing the demo within the context of a band / track is so unbelievably useful
Oi! That Charlie brown is yellow like v4 but has the old knob configuration...prototype?
Edit - guess I should watch the full video >
Great to hear Josh play and get a feel for what he's trying to achieve with his own pedals. Not at all surprised that Josh is a Sonic Youth fan....