The JHS 3 Series Compressor is a JHS Pedals compressor pedal, currently around $99. Close alternatives include the Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer and the MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp. It pairs well with the Orange Matamp and the Friedman Dirty Shirley.
JHS 3 Series Compressor
JHS Pedals · pedal
The JHS 3 Series Compressor is an entry-level compressor pedal from JHS Pedals' budget-friendly 3 Series line, priced at $99. Three controls — Volume, Attack, and Sustain (compression ratio and release) — keep operation simple. A Bright switch compensates for the high-frequency darkening that heavy compression can introduce. True bypass, durable construction matching JHS's higher-tier products.
- compressor
- compression
- simple
- bright
- attack
- sustain
- release
- transient
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the JHS 3 Series Compressor is commonly used in
- Country
- Country Pop
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Funk
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the JHS 3 Series Compressor
Orange Matamp
Orange
56% matchInto the Matamp's sweet, singing blues-rock voice, the 3 Series' compression keeps the attack consistent without smothering the amp's own dynamics.
Friedman Dirty Shirley
Friedman
25% matchFriedman Dirty Shirley's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Blackstar Artisan 15H Handwired 15W Tube
Blackstar
25% matchThe 3 Series' simple, bright compression evens out the attack before it ever reaches the Artisan 15H's own round, dynamic breakup.
Park P45H
Park
22% matchThe 3 Series Compressor evens out attack before the P45H's warm British breakup takes over.
Orange Terror Bass
Orange
13% matchJHS 3 Series Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Orange Little Bass Thing
Orange
13% matchOrange Little Bass Thing's compressed character and JHS 3 Series Compressor's compressed voice sit in the same lane rather than fighting each other
Ampeg RB-112
Ampeg
13% matchJHS 3 Series Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Gibson EH-185
Gibson
13% matchWhat JHS 3 Series Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
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Pedals that stack with the JHS 3 Series Compressor
Beetronics Overhive Custom Cross Path
Beetronics
18% matchWhat JHS 3 Series Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Fortin Amplification Tempest Overdrive
Fortin Amplification
17% matchJHS 3 Series Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Beetronics Overhive Custom Skulls
Beetronics
17% matchWhat JHS 3 Series Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
T-Rex Fat Shuga
T Rex
17% matchWhat JHS 3 Series Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
Free The Tone Black Vehicle BV-1V
Free The Tone
16% matchJHS 3 Series Compressor's compressed voice suits Free The Tone Black Vehicle BV-1V's own dynamic character
NUX 59 Bass Guy
Nux
15% matchWhat JHS 3 Series Compressor brings here leans toward compressed — that's worth building a pairing around
SolidGoldFX Beta-V
Solidgoldfx
15% matchJHS 3 Series Compressor's own compressed character is the real reason this is worth trying
Electro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff
Electro-Harmonix
15% matchElectro-Harmonix Green Russian Big Muff leans smooth right where the bright tone needs it
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Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor
Origin Effects
72% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, compression
Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor
Mad Professor
71% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, compression
Vertex Nyle
Vertex
66% similarityShared character: circuit, compressor, s_build_quality
Empress Effects Compressor MKII (Blue Sparkle)
Empress
97% similaritysimilar tone character
Ashdown ADMS1 Studio Compressor
Ashdown
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Jackson Audio hour-glass
Jackson Audio
96% similaritysimilar tone character
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Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer
Boss
75% similarityShared character: peak, compressor, attack
MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp
pedal
73% similarityShared character: peak, compressor, attack
Keeley Compressor Plus
Keeley
72% similarityShared character: peak, high_end, compressor
BBE VariComp
Bbe
72% similarityShared character: essential_addition, compressor, attack
PRS Mary-Cries Compressor
PRS
71% similarityShared character: peak, compressor, compression
MXR M102 Dyna Comp
MXR
71% similarityShared character: compressor, attack, compression
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the JHS 3 Series Compressor?+
The closest matches in character are the Boss CS-3 Compression Sustainer, the MXR Custom Shop CSP028 Vintage Dyna Comp, the Keeley Compressor Plus. Budget picks: Donner Ultimate Comp, Valco Under Pressure Classic Compressor, Artec Turbo Compressor. Boutique upgrades: Origin Effects Cali76 V2 FET Compressor, Mad Professor Forest Green Compressor, Vertex Nyle.
What pairs well with the JHS 3 Series Compressor?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Orange Matamp, Friedman Dirty Shirley, Blackstar Artisan 15H Handwired 15W Tube — Into the Matamp's sweet, singing blues-rock voice, the 3 Series' compression keeps the attack consistent without smothering the amp's own dynamics..
How much does the JHS 3 Series Compressor cost?+
Around $99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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