JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Phaser vs MXR Flanger
The JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Phaser and the MXR Flanger are both pedals sharing low gain, shimmer, modulated. The MXR Flanger leans full and analog warmth.
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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.37% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- low gain
- shimmer
- modulated
MXR Flanger
MXR · pedal
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.The JHS 3 Series Phaser is a six-stage phaser pedal from JHS Pedals' budget-friendly 3 Series line, priced at $99. Three controls — Blend, Rate, and Width — shape the phase sweep, while a Feedback toggle switch adds resonance to the phasing for contemporary or more dramatic sounds. Inspired by the golden age of 1970s phaser pedals, it produces warm, organic phasing from subtle shimmer to pronounced vintage sweep. True bypass.
The MXR M117R Flanger is a reissue of the original MXR Flanger from the late 1970s, producing a wide range of modulation effects from subtle chorus-like shimmer to extreme jet-plane sweeps. Its four controls — Speed, Width, Regen, and Manual — allow precise tuning of the flange depth and sweep rate. It is closely associated with the flanged guitar sounds of Eddie Van Halen, particularly on tracks from the late 1970s and early 1980s. The M117R is considered warmer and fuller-sounding than most competing flanger pedals, with a musical, full-spectrum character that reviewers consistently rank above budget alternatives. It suits rock and hard rock guitar rigs.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Classic Rock
- Experimental
- Funk
- Rock
- Metal
- Hard Rock
- Alternative Rock
- full
- analog warmth