Alexander Pedals Equilibrium DLX Vintage Modulation vs JHS 3 Series Flanger

The Alexander Pedals Equilibrium DLX Vintage Modulation and the JHS 3 Series Flanger are both pedals sharing modulated, low gain. The Alexander Pedals Equilibrium DLX Vintage Modulation leans shimmer and pristine. The JHS 3 Series Flanger leans ambient. Current prices: $239.99 vs $99.

Similarity
citedBlended from circuit-archetype lineage, dynamic feel, tone-signal overlap and tone-vector distance — the tone vector itself is derived from editorial description text, not a measured acoustic signal, so this reflects how similarly the catalog copy describes the two, not a lab measurement. Shown only within a gear class, and only where there's enough evidence to be meaningful.

36% somewhat different

Shared tone character
citedDerived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.
  • modulated
  • low gain
Citation fame
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Price

$239.99via Reverb

$99via Reverb

Description

The Alexander Pedals Equilibrium DLX is a digital tremolo, harmonic tremolo, and vibrato pedal offering three vintage modulation types in one enclosure. Tremolo mode delivers bias-amp-style amplitude modulation from smooth rolling sine waves to hard choppy burps via the Shape knob. Harmonic mode emulates early 1960s piggyback amplifier vibrato with a dry-signal blend creating a queasy swirling effect unique to that era. Vibrato mode delivers authentic 1950s pitch-wobble character reminiscent of early Fender tremolo circuits. Controls include Rate, Depth, Shape, and Mix for parallel wet-dry blending. Discontinued.

The JHS 3 Series Flanger is a budget-friendly flanger pedal from JHS Pedals' 3 Series line, priced at $99. Controls include Blend (wet/dry mix), Rate, and Intensity (depth and feedback combined). A Tape switch engages vintage tape-flanger character inspired by classic studio tape-flanging. Covers sounds from subtle chorus-like modulation through standard jet-flange to dramatic comb-filter effects.

Genres
citedGenres this gear is documented as being used in.
  • Country
  • Indie
  • Rock
  • Shoegaze
  • Electronic
  • Ambient
  • Classic Rock
  • New Wave
Tonal lean
  • shimmer
  • pristine
  • ambient

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