Best JHS Pedals Distortion Pedals 2026
Premium JHS Pedals distortion pedals - legendary tone and craftsmanship
Last updated: January 14, 2026 • Next update: January 21, 2026
BRANDS:
Electro Harmonix
Harley Benton
JHS Pedals
Boss
MXR
Wampler
Tone City
tc electronic
EarthQuaker Devices
British Pedal Company
J. Rockett Audio Designs
Joyo
Keeley
Walrus Audio
Behringer
Wren & Cuff
JAM pedals
Origin Effects
Crazy Tube Circuits
Marshall
Mythos Pedals
Xotic
Cornerstone
Fulltone
Mooer
Digitech
Dunlop
Fender
KMA Audio Machines
Maxon
Revv
Tubesteader
Warm Audio
Z.Vex
Harby Pedals
Ibanez
Kasleder
LPD Pedals
Mad Professor
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
Strymon
Way Huge
#1
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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...
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4.5/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 433585
$289
#2
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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...
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4.6/5
(52 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 421378
$407
#3
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5.0/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
JHS Pedals Lari Basilio Overdrive VL / BL
by
JHS Pedals
Grunge
Rock
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Adds sustain and compression
✓ PROS
- • Great for lead guitar solos
- • Adds sustain and compression
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful EQ adjustment
- • Can mask guitar's natural tone
JHS Pedals Lari Basilio Overdrive VL / BLEffect Pedal for Electric GuitarLari Basilio Signature modelUltra-flexible...
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5.0/5
(31 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 603723
$252
#4
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4.7/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
JHS Pedals Bender - Fuzz
by
JHS Pedals
Metal
Punk
Rock
Key Feature:
• Enhances amp overdrive
✓ PROS
- • Enhances amp overdrive
- • Wide range of gain levels
✗ CONS
- • May add unwanted noise
- • Can mask guitar's natural tone
JHS Pedals Bender - FuzzEffects Pedal for Electric GuitarFuzz effect pedal from the 'Legends Of Fuzz' series...
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4.7/5
(4 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 494543
$241
#5
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4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
JHS Pedals Angry Charlie V3
by
JHS Pedals
Punk
Grunge
Alternative
Key Feature:
• Adds sustain and compression
✓ PROS
- • Great for lead guitar solos
- • Wide range of gain levels
✗ CONS
- • May add unwanted noise
- • Battery drain in active pedals
JHS Pedals Angry Charlie V3Effect Pedal for Electric GuitarDistortionJack input and outputControls:...
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4.7/5
(37 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 380540
$252
#6
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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...
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4.9/5
(45 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 595295
$243
#7
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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...
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4.8/5
(40 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 421382
$241
#8
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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
#9
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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:...
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4.9/5
(8 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 530904
$307
#10
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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...
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4.5/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
9/10
Art. 504645
$124
#11
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4.8/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
JHS Pedals Lari Basilio Overdrive
by
JHS Pedals
Punk
Grunge
Rock
Key Feature:
• Classic rock and metal tones
✓ PROS
- • Great for lead guitar solos
- • Classic rock and metal tones
✗ CONS
- • Can cause feedback at high volumes
- • May add unwanted noise
JHS Pedals Lari Basilio OverdriveEffect PedalLari Basilio Signature ModelUltra-flexible overdrive / distortion effect...
⭐
4.8/5
(36 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 603698
$252
#12
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4.8/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
JHS Pedals Charlie Brown V4
by
JHS Pedals
Metal
Alternative
Rock
Key Feature:
• Wide range of gain levels
✓ PROS
- • Classic rock and metal tones
- • Enhances amp overdrive
✗ CONS
- • May add unwanted noise
- • Requires careful EQ adjustment
JHS Pedals Charlie Brown V4Guitar Effect PedalDistortionControls for VolumeDriveBassMiddleTrebleClassic Rock...
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4.8/5
(43 reviews)
Sound:
9/10
Build:
9/10
Value:
7/10
Art. 380574
$252
#13
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4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
JHS Pedals 3 Series Overdrive
by
JHS Pedals
Grunge
Punk
Hard Rock
Key Feature:
• Great for lead guitar solos
✓ PROS
- • Enhances amp overdrive
- • Great for lead guitar solos
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful EQ adjustment
- • Can cause feedback at high volumes
JHS Pedals 3 Series OverdriveEffects Pedal for Electric GuitarOverdriveFrom the JHS Pedals 3 SeriesIntuitive control...
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4.7/5
(18 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
7/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 504647
$131
#14
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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...
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4.6/5
(34 reviews)
Sound:
8/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 600200
$175
#15
⭐
4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
JHS Pedals Packrat White
by
JHS Pedals
Punk
Metal
Grunge
Key Feature:
• Adds sustain and compression
✓ PROS
- • Enhances amp overdrive
- • Classic rock and metal tones
✗ CONS
- • Requires careful EQ adjustment
- • May add unwanted noise
JHS Pedals Packrat WhiteEffetc Pedal for Electric GuitarMulti-Mode Overdrive / Distortion / FuzzCombines 9 selectable...
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4.5/5
(47 reviews)
Sound:
7/10
Build:
8/10
Value:
8/10
Art. 599526
$219
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.
