JHS Emperor v2 vs MXR ZW38 Zakk Black Label Chorus New
The JHS Emperor v2 and the MXR ZW38 Zakk Black Label Chorus New are both pedals sharing modulated. The MXR ZW38 Zakk Black Label Chorus New leans lush.
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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.47% — somewhat different
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Derived from overlapping tonal signals across both listings.- modulated
JHS Emperor v2
JHS Pedals · pedal
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Citation/mention fame — how often this gear is cited across artist rigs and gear discussion.$79via Reverb
The JHS Emperor V2 is a chorus and vibrato pedal from JHS Pedals (Kansas City, Missouri), delivering analog-style chorus and vibrato with rich, deep modulation character and a two-voice mode for expanded stereo chorus. Controls include Rate, Depth, Mix, and a Vibrato/Chorus mode switch with the V2 refinements for improved audio quality and expanded features over the original Emperor.
The MXR ZW38 Zakk Wylde Black Label Chorus is a chorus pedal from MXR (Dunlop) designed in collaboration with Zakk Wylde of Black Label Society, delivering lush chorus modulation with the Zakk Wylde signature. Controls include Speed and Depth for standard chorus adjustment with the Black Label BLS branding.
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Genres this gear is documented as being used in.- Alternative Rock
- Hard Rock
- Metal
- lush