The JHS 3 Series Screamer is a JHS Pedals overdrive pedal. It pairs well with the PRS DG Custom 30 David Grissom Signature 30W Head and the Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head.
JHS 3 Series Screamer
JHS Pedals · pedal
The JHS 3 Series is a budget-friendly line of pedals from JHS Pedals delivering quality effects with a simplified three-knob control set that prioritizes usability and value. Each 3 Series pedal focuses on a single effect type with minimal controls, removing the complexity of JHS boutique designs for players who want straightforward, reliable effects at an accessible price.
What stands out
“Sound quality is consistent with JHS's circuit design standards, which are above average for the accessible price”
— from the reviews
“The JHS 3 Series is a budget-friendly line of pedals from JHS Pedals delivering quality effects with a simplified three-knob control set that prioritizes usability and value”
— from the listing
“Tone quality is considered above average for the price”
— from the community notes
“Each 3 Series pedal focuses on a single effect type with , , reliable effects at an accessible price”
— from the listing
“Players use the 3 Series as starter pedals, backup pedals, or compact alternatives to more complex boutique designs”
— from the community notes
Trade-offs
“build quality is solid for the price tier”
— from the reviews
- quality effects
- single effect type
- simplified controls
- fine grained tonal adjustment
Genres the JHS 3 Series Screamer is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the JHS 3 Series Screamer
PRS DG Custom 30 David Grissom Signature 30W Head
PRS
11% matchWhat PRS DG Custom 30 David Grissom Signature 30W Head brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head
amplifier
11% matchMarshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head's own dynamic character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Orange Little Bass Thing
Orange
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Orange Little Bass Thing goes after JHS 3 Series Screamer in the chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Friedman Small Box 50W EL34 Amp Head goes after JHS 3 Series Screamer in the chain
Revv Generator 120 MkIII 4-Channel 120W Head
Revv
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Revv Generator 120 MkIII 4-Channel 120W Head after JHS 3 Series Screamer
Orange AD200B 200W Bass Head
Orange
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Orange AD200B 200W Bass Head after JHS 3 Series Screamer
Ampeg Rocket Watts
Ampeg
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Ampeg Rocket Watts after JHS 3 Series Screamer
Port City Pearl Head
Port City
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Port City Pearl Head goes after JHS 3 Series Screamer in the chain
Pedals that stack with the JHS 3 Series Screamer
Fulltone OCD
Fulltone
8% matchFulltone OCD leans toward full, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
J. Rockett Archer
pedal
8% matchWhat J. Rockett Archer brings here leans toward high headroom — that's worth building a pairing around
Walrus Audio Julia
Walrus Audio
7% matchKeep Walrus Audio Julia after JHS 3 Series Screamer in the signal chain, clear of JHS 3 Series Screamer's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
Ashdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature
Ashdown
6% matchAshdown Macchiato Compressor Guy Pratt Signature's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Eventide Space
Eventide
5% matchRun Eventide Space after JHS 3 Series Screamer in the signal chain, clear of JHS 3 Series Screamer's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay
Maxon
5% matchKeep Maxon AD-9 Pro Analog Delay after JHS 3 Series Screamer in the signal chain, clear of JHS 3 Series Screamer's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Matthews Effects The Pocket Drive Overdrive Boost
Matthews Effects
tonal matchMatthews Effects The Pocket Drive Overdrive Boost sits in the same chain slot as JHS 3 Series Screamer
NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor
Nux
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put NuX Masamune Booster & Kompressor in front of JHS 3 Series Screamer
Questions people ask
What pairs well with the JHS 3 Series Screamer?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS DG Custom 30 David Grissom Signature 30W Head, Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head, Orange Little Bass Thing — What PRS DG Custom 30 David Grissom Signature 30W Head brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around.