Best JHS Pedals Distortion Pedals 2025

Premium JHS Pedals distortion pedals - legendary tone and craftsmanship

Last updated: October 29, 2025 • Next update: November 5, 2025

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SKILL LEVELS: For Beginner For Intermediate For Professional For Advanced

GENRES & STYLES: For Rock For Metal For Punk For Grunge For Hard Rock For Alternative

BRANDS: Electro Harmonix Harley Benton JHS Pedals MXR Boss Wampler Tone City tc electronic EarthQuaker Devices British Pedal Company Walrus Audio Keeley Joyo J. Rockett Audio Designs Wren & Cuff Behringer Origin Effects JAM pedals Xotic Mythos Pedals Marshall Crazy Tube Circuits Mooer Fulltone Cornerstone Z.Vex Warm Audio Tubesteader Revv Maxon KMA Audio Machines Fender Dunlop Digitech Way Huge Strymon Old Blood Noise Endeavors Mad Professor LPD Pedals Kasleder Ibanez Harby Pedals

JHS Pedals Sweet Tea V3 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

JHS Pedals Sweet Tea V3

by JHS Pedals

Grunge Punk Alternative

Key Feature:

• Wide range of gain levels

✓ PROS

• Adds sustain and compression
• Classic rock and metal tones

✗ CONS

• Requires careful EQ adjustment
• Can mask guitar's natural tone

JHS Pedals Sweet Tea V3Effects PedalOverdrive2 Overdrive circuits from the Moonshine V2 and Angry Charlie V3Both...

⭐ 4.6/5 (52 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 421378

$407

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JHS Pedals Muffuletta - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

JHS Pedals Muffuletta

by JHS Pedals

Grunge Metal Punk

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar solos

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar solos
• Adds sustain and compression

✗ CONS

• May add unwanted noise
• Battery drain in active pedals

JHS Pedals MuffulettaEffect PedalMulti-mode distortion / fuzzCombines 6 selectable Big Muff sound modes in one pedal:...

⭐ 4.9/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 530904

$307

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JHS Pedals Cheese Ball - Fuzz Distortion - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

JHS Pedals Cheese Ball - Fuzz Distortion

by JHS Pedals

Metal Hard Rock Punk

Key Feature:

• Wide range of gain levels

✓ PROS

• Wide range of gain levels
• Great for lead guitar solos

✗ CONS

• Can cause feedback at high volumes
• Can mask guitar's natural tone

JHS Pedals Cheese Ball - Fuzz DistortionEffect pedal for electric guitarFuzz distortionReproduction of the Lovetone Big...

⭐ 4.9/5 (56 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 475703

$217

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JHS Pedals Hard Drive - Distortion Tan - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

JHS Pedals Hard Drive - Distortion Tan

by JHS Pedals

Punk Hard Rock Metal

Key Feature:

• Wide range of gain levels

✓ PROS

• Classic rock and metal tones
• Wide range of gain levels

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• Requires careful EQ adjustment

JHS Pedals Hard Drive - Distortion TanEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarDistortionCascaded gain stages and a hard...

⭐ 4.9/5 (45 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 595295

$243

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JHS Pedals Crayon - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

JHS Pedals Crayon

by JHS Pedals

Metal Alternative Grunge

Key Feature:

• Great for lead guitar solos

✓ PROS

• Adds sustain and compression
• Wide range of gain levels

✗ CONS

• Can cause feedback at high volumes
• Battery drain in active pedals

JHS Pedals CrayonEffect pedal for electric guitarFuzzLegendary Direct-In Fuzz soundsDistortion Section of the JHS...

⭐ 4.5/5 (51 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 410787

$235

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JHS Pedals Notaklön - Overdrive DIY-Kit - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

JHS Pedals Notaklön - Overdrive DIY-Kit

by JHS Pedals

Punk Alternative Hard Rock

Key Feature:

• Classic rock and metal tones

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar solos
• Adds sustain and compression

✗ CONS

• Battery drain in active pedals
• Requires careful EQ adjustment

JHS Pedals Notaklön - Overdrive DIY-KitEffect Pedal DIY KitDIY overdrive pedal with all the necessary componentsNo...

⭐ 4.6/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 600200

$175

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JHS Pedals 3 Series Fuzz - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

JHS Pedals 3 Series Fuzz

by JHS Pedals

Grunge Hard Rock Rock

Key Feature:

• Wide range of gain levels

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar solos
• Classic rock and metal tones

✗ CONS

• Battery drain in active pedals
• Can cause feedback at high volumes

JHS Pedals 3 Series FuzzEffects Pedal for Electric GuitarFuzzFrom the JHS Pedals 3 SeriesIntuitive control options...

⭐ 4.6/5 (12 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 504646

$130

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JHS Pedals The Bonsai - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

JHS Pedals The Bonsai

by JHS Pedals

Hard Rock Metal Punk

Key Feature:

• Wide range of gain levels

✓ PROS

• Classic rock and metal tones
• Wide range of gain levels

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• Requires careful EQ adjustment

JHS Pedals The BonsaiEffects PedalOverdrive9 Tube Screamer Overdrive modes5 Classic TS circuits and 2 popular...

⭐ 4.5/5 (8 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 433585

$289

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JHS Pedals Supreme - Fuzz - Professional Music Instrument Photo

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

JHS Pedals Supreme - Fuzz

by JHS Pedals

Rock Hard Rock Alternative

Key Feature:

• Wide range of gain levels

✓ PROS

• Great for lead guitar solos
• Enhances amp overdrive

✗ CONS

• May add unwanted noise
• Can cause feedback at high volumes

JHS Pedals Supreme - FuzzEffects Pedal for Electric GuitarOctave FuzzFrom the 'Legends Of Fuzz' series by JHS...

⭐ 4.8/5 (26 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

8/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 494548

$191

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JHS Pedals Moonshine V2 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#10

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

JHS Pedals Moonshine V2

by JHS Pedals

Grunge Rock Alternative

Key Feature:

• Adds sustain and compression

✓ PROS

• Enhances amp overdrive
• Great for lead guitar solos

✗ CONS

• Can cause feedback at high volumes
• Battery drain in active pedals

JHS Pedals Moonshine V2Effects pedalOverdrive2 Gain presetsColours the tonal characterInternal 9-18 V converter circuit...

⭐ 4.8/5 (40 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 421382

$241

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JHS Pedals Morning Glory V4 - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#11

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

JHS Pedals Morning Glory V4

by JHS Pedals

Alternative Hard Rock Rock

Key Feature:

• Wide range of gain levels

✓ PROS

• Classic rock and metal tones
• Adds sustain and compression

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• Requires careful EQ adjustment

JHS Pedals Morning Glory V4Effect Pedal for Electric GuitarOverdriveControls for volumedrivetone and gain switchGain...

⭐ 4.5/5 (21 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 380517

$252

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JHS Pedals 3 Series Distortion - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#12

⭐ 4.5/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

JHS Pedals 3 Series Distortion

by JHS Pedals

Metal Hard Rock Punk

Key Feature:

• Wide range of gain levels

✓ PROS

• Adds sustain and compression
• Enhances amp overdrive

✗ CONS

• May add unwanted noise
• Can mask guitar's natural tone

JHS Pedals 3 Series DistortionEffects Pedal for Electric GuitarDistortionFrom the JHS Pedals 3 SeriesIntuitive control...

⭐ 4.5/5 (34 reviews)

Sound:

8/10

Build:

9/10

Value:

9/10

Art. 504645

$124

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JHS Pedals Packrat - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#13

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

JHS Pedals Packrat

by JHS Pedals

Hard Rock Grunge Alternative

Key Feature:

• Wide range of gain levels

✓ PROS

• Enhances amp overdrive
• Adds sustain and compression

✗ CONS

• Battery drain in active pedals
• Can mask guitar's natural tone

JHS Pedals PackratEffect PedalMulti-mode overdrive / distortion / fuzzCombines 9 selectable Proco RAT sound modes in...

⭐ 4.7/5 (14 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 530827

$252

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JHS Pedals The AT+ - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#14

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

JHS Pedals The AT+

by JHS Pedals

Punk Grunge Rock

Key Feature:

• Wide range of gain levels

✓ PROS

• Wide range of gain levels
• Enhances amp overdrive

✗ CONS

• Can mask guitar's natural tone
• Requires careful EQ adjustment

JHS Pedals The AT+Effects PedalAndy Timmons Signature ModelBoost / OverdriveSaturated sounds of British tube...

⭐ 4.6/5 (44 reviews)

Sound:

9/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

7/10

Art. 433583

$261

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JHS Pedals 3 Series Screamer - Overdrive - Professional Music Instrument Photo

#15

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

JHS Pedals 3 Series Screamer - Overdrive

by JHS Pedals

Punk Rock Grunge

Key Feature:

• Classic rock and metal tones

✓ PROS

• Wide range of gain levels
• Classic rock and metal tones

✗ CONS

• Battery drain in active pedals
• May add unwanted noise

JHS Pedals 3 Series Screamer - OverdriveEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarOverdriveFrom the JHS Pedals 3 SeriesBased on...

⭐ 4.5/5 (50 reviews)

Sound:

7/10

Build:

7/10

Value:

8/10

Art. 542414

$131

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How to Choose the Best Distortion Pedals

Budget Planning

• Under $200: Entry-level
• $200-$500: Intermediate
• $500-$1000: Advanced
• $1000+: Professional

Quality Check

• Sound clarity & tone
• Build materials & finish
• Hardware durability
• Overall craftsmanship

Key Features

• Your musical style
• Skill level match
• Intended use case
• Brand reputation

Frequently Asked Questions

Key factors include build quality, sound characteristics, playability, brand reputation, warranty coverage, and value for money. Consider your musical style, skill level, and intended use to find the best match.

Budget depends on your needs and experience level. Beginners can find quality options for $200-500, intermediate players should consider $500-1500 range, while professionals often invest $1500+ for premium features.

Higher-priced distortion pedals typically offer better materials, craftsmanship, and performance. They're worth it if you're serious about music, perform regularly, or need professional-grade features.

Top brands combine quality, innovation, and reliability. We evaluate brands based on build quality, sound performance, durability, and customer satisfaction to recommend the best options for different budgets.

Both have advantages. Online offers better prices and selection, while stores allow hands-on testing. We recommend researching online first, then testing in stores if possible. Many online retailers offer excellent return policies.

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JHS Pedals Sweet Tea V3

JHS Pedals Muffuletta

JHS Pedals Cheese Ball - Fuzz Distortion

JHS Pedals Hard Drive - Distortion Tan

JHS Pedals Crayon

JHS Pedals Notaklön - Overdrive DIY-Kit

JHS Pedals 3 Series Fuzz

JHS Pedals The Bonsai

JHS Pedals Supreme - Fuzz

JHS Pedals Moonshine V2

JHS Pedals Morning Glory V4

JHS Pedals 3 Series Distortion

JHS Pedals Packrat

JHS Pedals The AT+

JHS Pedals 3 Series Screamer - Overdrive

How to Choose the Best Distortion Pedals

Budget Planning

Quality Check

Key Features

Frequently Asked Questions

What should I look for when buying distortion pedals?

How much should I spend on distortion pedals?

Are expensive distortion pedals worth the investment?

What are the best brands for distortion pedals?

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