Carl Martin Classic Flange Version II vs JHS 3 Series Flanger
The Carl Martin Classic Flange Version II and the JHS 3 Series Flanger are both pedals sharing low gain, modulated. The Carl Martin Classic Flange Version II leans analog warmth. The JHS 3 Series Flanger leans ambient.
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Blended 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.52% — moderately similar
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Genres both listings are associated with.- Classic Rock
- Rock
- Shoegaze
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- low gain
- modulated
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$127.76via Reverb
The Carl Martin Classic Flange Version II is the second generation of Carl Martin's Classic Flange analog flanger pedal, with improved circuit refinements over the original. Features Rate, Depth, Manual, and Feedback controls for comprehensive flanger character adjustment. Analog circuitry produces warm, organic jet-plane flanging from subtle through dramatic modulation. Danish boutique construction. Suited for classic rock, shoegaze, and experimental genres where analog flanging is preferred.
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.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Alternative Rock
- Experimental
- Electronic
- Ambient
- New Wave
- analog warmth
- ambient