Dunlop JHMS1 Hendrix 68 Distortion
Professional music gear - detailed information and where to buy
Dunlop
JHMS1 Hendrix 68 Distortion
Product Info
Article Number:
561805
Brand:
Dunlop
Model:
JHMS1 Hendrix 68 Distortion
Category:
Distortion Pedals
Price:
$141.90
* Prices may vary. Check retailer for current pricing and availability.
This little box is a focused tribute to Jimi Hendrix's fuzz tones. It’s brilliant if you're chasing that specific, saturated, psychedelic vibe – think 'Purple Haze' or 'Machine Gun.' Not a do-everything pedal, but what it *does* it does incredibly well.
Product Description
- Dunlop JHMS1 Hendrix 68 Distortion
- Effect Pedal for Electric Guitar
- Painted with a reinterpreted design of John Van Hamersveld's iconic Jimi Hendrix portrait
- Two characteristic Jimi Hendrix fuzz sounds in a single pedal
- Switchable between smooth germanium overtones and aggressive silicon saturation
- Fuzz can be perfectly combined with wah pedals with switchable buffered bypass
- Switchable true/buffered bypass
- Controls: Volume
- Fuzz
- Buttons: Fuzz sounds
- Foot switch: effect bypass
- Input and output: 6.3 mm jacks
- Power supply via 9 V DC mains adapter (2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector
- negative pole inside) - suitable power supply unit available under item no. #409939# (not included)
*Note:* Battery operation is not supported.
PROS
- • Captures distinct Hendrix fuzz tones: germanium warmth and silicon aggression.
- • Buffered bypass preserves signal strength, crucial for longer cable runs.
- • Van Hamersveld artwork is a striking, collectible visual appeal.
- • Solid build quality; Dunlop’s known for durable stompboxes.
CONS
- • Limited tonal flexibility beyond Hendrix-inspired fuzz sounds.
- • No battery operation; requires a dedicated power adapter.
- • Silicon mode can get quite noisy with high gain settings.
Product Video
Key Features
Distortion Type
Germanium/Silicon Fuzz Distortion
Controls
Volume, Fuzz
Bypass Type
Switchable True/Buffered Bypass
Power Supply
9V DC Mains Adapter (2.1 x 5.5mm, negative center)
Connections
6.3mm Mono Jacks (Input, Output)
Dimensions
Approximately 4.75” x 2.75” x 1.75” (based on typical Dunlop J series pedal dimensions)
Similar Products
Ibanez GRG320FA-TVT
ST Style Guitars
$439
Electric Guitar, Body: Poplar, Top: Basswood with Art Grain in flamed maple look, Bolt-on neck:...
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Anniversario 120 J-SB
4/4 Size Classical Guitars
$1,099
Classical Guitar, Special model for the anniversary of Guitarras...
Taylor GS-Mini-e Sakuraburst
Folk Acoustic Guitars
$989
*Note:* Register your Taylor guitar to extend your warranty to 12 years.
Manuel Rodriguez Superior Flamenco Sabicas C3-F
Flamenco Guitars
$957
Flamenco Guitar, Top: Solid European Carpathian spruce, Back and...
Frequently Asked Questions
Buffered bypass combats signal loss with long cables, maintaining volume and clarity – especially helpful with active pickups or complex pedalboards.
Generally, yes. The germanium side offers a smoother, more vintage-like fuzz with less inherent noise compared to the more aggressive, higher-gain silicon setting.
The MXR offers broader fuzz sculpting options; this Dunlop is more of a dedicated recreation of specific Hendrix tones, providing a more authentic, less versatile experience.
