The JHS 3 Series Flanger is a JHS Pedals flanger pedal, currently around $99. Close alternatives include the MXR Flanger and the Boss BF-2 Flanger. It pairs well with the Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo and the Friedman BE-Mini Head.
JHS 3 Series Flanger
JHS Pedals · pedal
The JHS 3 Series Flanger is a budget-friendly flanger pedal from JHS Pedals' 3 Series line, priced at $99. Controls include Blend (wet/dry mix), Rate, and Intensity (depth and feedback combined). A Tape switch engages vintage tape-flanger character inspired by classic studio tape-flanging. Covers sounds from subtle chorus-like modulation through standard jet-flange to dramatic comb-filter effects.
- flanger
- dry
- modulation
- chorus
- subtle
- vintage
- filter
- parallel
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the JHS 3 Series Flanger is commonly used in
- Rock
- Shoegaze
- Electronic
- Ambient
- Classic Rock
- New Wave
Amps that pair well with the JHS 3 Series Flanger
Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo
Mesa Boogie
19% matchRun Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchThe low gain 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 low gain tone, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 brings the high gain it's missing
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Synergy SL2 Module brings the high gain it's missing
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchInto a low gain 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 low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchRun Friedman Phil X Signature into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchEVH 000's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Pedals that stack with the JHS 3 Series Flanger
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
23% matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter gives it fuzzy to fill it with
ThorpyFX The Dane
ThorpyFX
22% matchInto a low gain tone, ThorpyFX The Dane brings the fuzzy it's missing
Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander
Alexander Pedals
8% matchKeep JHS 3 Series Flanger's modulated voice out front: Alexander Pedals SpaceXpander goes after JHS 3 Series Flanger in the signal chain so its spring voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss DD-2 Digital Delay
Boss
8% matchRun Boss DD-2 Digital Delay after JHS 3 Series Flanger in the signal chain, clear of JHS 3 Series Flanger's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz brings the high gain it's missing
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchCrowther Prunes's fuzzy fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Blackstar ID:X Floor One
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar ID:X Floor One's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Boss CE-2 Chorus
Boss
71% similarityShared character: warm, effect, chorus
Keeley Seafoam Plus Chorus/Vibrato
Keeley
71% similarityShared character: original_signal, extreme_settings, chorus
Alexander Pedals Equilibrium DLX Vintage Modulation
Alexander Pedals
71% similarityShared character: wide_tonal_range, dry_signal, mix
Electro-Harmonix Deluxe Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
71% similarityShared character: effect, flanger, filter
Spaceman Aurora Analog Flanger Multi Mode Custom
Spaceman
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Carl Martin Classic Flange Version II
Carl Martin
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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MXR Flanger
MXR
72% similarityShared character: extreme_settings, warm, effect
Boss BF-2 Flanger
Boss
72% similarityShared character: extreme_settings, warm, effect
Electro-Harmonix Andy Summers Walking on the Moon
Electro-Harmonix
71% similarityShared character: extreme_settings, flanger, resonant
Electro-Harmonix Electric Mistress
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarity“reviewers compare its tonal range to higher-end flangers including the EHX Electric Mistress and EarthQuaker Pyramids”
Electro-Harmonix NC
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarityShared character: dry_signal, effect, ambient
PRS Wind Through the Trees
PRS
69% similarityShared character: blend, flanger, ambient
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the JHS 3 Series Flanger?+
The closest matches in character are the MXR Flanger, the Boss BF-2 Flanger, the Electro-Harmonix Andy Summers Walking on the Moon. Budget picks: Walrus Audio Fundamental Chrous, Artec SE-FLG Vintage Flanger. Boutique upgrades: Boss CE-2 Chorus, Keeley Seafoam Plus Chorus/Vibrato, Alexander Pedals Equilibrium DLX Vintage Modulation.
What pairs well with the JHS 3 Series Flanger?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo, Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 — Run Mesa Boogie Mark IIC+ Combo into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain.
How much does the JHS 3 Series Flanger cost?+
Around $99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).