The JHS 3 Series Chorus is a JHS Pedals chorus pedal, currently around $99. Close alternatives include the Ibanez CS9 Stereo Chorus and the Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere MKII The Analog Leslie Simulator. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo and the Synergy SL2 Module.
JHS 3 Series Chorus
JHS Pedals · pedal
The JHS 3S Chorus is an affordable chorus pedal from US manufacturer JHS Pedals (Kansas City, Missouri), delivering clean, musical chorus modulation from the JHS budget-friendly 3 Series line with simplified Rate and Depth controls. The 3 Series offers accessible JHS quality at entry-level pricing with a single-function, simplified control approach.
- chorus
- shimmer
- rotary
- rich
- clean
- jazz
- boutique
- lush
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the JHS 3 Series Chorus is commonly used in
- Country
- Experimental
- Jazz
- Rock
- New Wave
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the JHS 3 Series Chorus
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo
Mesa Boogie
19% matchRun Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Synergy SL2 Module brings the high gain it's missing
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Friedman BE-Mini Head gives it high gain to fill it with
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 brings the high gain it's missing
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Ceriatone 2202H brings the high gain it's missing
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Friedman Jose LTD gives it high gain to fill it with
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head brings the high gain it's missing
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Coreblade into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
Pedals that stack with the JHS 3 Series Chorus
Suhr Rufus Reloaded
Suhr
23% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Suhr Rufus Reloaded gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Fjord Fuzz Berserk
Fjord Fuzz
23% matchRun Fjord Fuzz Berserk into that transparent platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Meris Polymoon
Meris
9% matchMeris Polymoon's modulated voice goes after JHS 3 Series Chorus in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with JHS 3 Series Chorus's own shimmer character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Strymon BigSky
Strymon
9% matchKeep JHS 3 Series Chorus's shimmer voice out front: Strymon BigSky goes after JHS 3 Series Chorus in the signal chain so its ambient voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
tonal matchBlack Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz's own voicing points at a clean amp's front end, and JHS 3 Series Chorus delivers it
Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes
Electro-Harmonix
tonal matchJHS 3 Series Chorus leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Electro-Harmonix EH-1335/EH-3075 Hot Tubes wants
MXR M249 Super Badass Dynamic O.D.
MXR
tonal matchJHS 3 Series Chorus leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform MXR M249 Super Badass Dynamic O.D. wants
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
MXR WA38
MXR
71% similarityShared character: chorus, subtle, transparent
Wampler Nirvana Chorus
Wampler
71% similarityShared character: chorus, thickness, subtle
Keeley Dyno My Roto
Keeley
69% similarityShared character: blend, chorus, rich
Boss CE-2 Chorus
Boss
69% similarityShared character: chorus, subtle, modulation
Catalinbread Wake Chorus/Octaver
Catalinbread
69% similarityShared character: shimmering_highs, chorus, subtle
JAM Pedals RetroVibe Mk.4
Jam Pedals
95% similaritysimilar tone character
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Ibanez CS9 Stereo Chorus
Ibanez
73% similarityShared character: jazz, subtle, rich
Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere MKII The Analog Leslie Simulator
pedal
70% similarity“through to rotary-style sounds that approximate a Leslie speaker effect”
Electro-Harmonix Lester G
Electro-Harmonix
69% similarityShared character: jazz, chorus, rich
Wylde Audio MXR WA38 Chorus
Wylde Audio
67% similarityShared character: chorus, rich, modulation
JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Rotary Chorus
JHS Pedals
95% similaritysimilar tone character
TC Electronic Gravy
TC Electronic
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the JHS 3 Series Chorus?+
The closest matches in character are the Ibanez CS9 Stereo Chorus, the Hughes & Kettner Tube Rotosphere MKII The Analog Leslie Simulator, the Electro-Harmonix Lester G. Budget picks: TC Electronic Corona Mini Chorus Effetto A, Walrus Audio Fundamental Chrous. Boutique upgrades: MXR WA38, Wampler Nirvana Chorus, Keeley Dyno My Roto.
What pairs well with the JHS 3 Series Chorus?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo, Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Run Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain.
How much does the JHS 3 Series Chorus cost?+
Around $99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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