The JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Fuzz is a JHS Pedals fuzz pedal, currently around $95.04. Close alternatives include the Fuzz Face Dunlop Fuzz Face Distortion and the Dunlop FFM6 Band of Gypsys Fuzz Face. It pairs well with the Magnatone 280 and the Laney Richter.
JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Fuzz
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The JHS 3 Series Fuzz is an entry-level fuzz pedal in JHS Pedals affordable 3 Series line, delivering classic silicon Fuzz Face-style fuzz character at a competitive price. With a simple fuzz, volume, and tone layout, it produces a classic mid-gain fuzz suitable for classic rock, blues-rock, and alternative styles. The silicon transistor design offers greater consistency and temperature stability compared to germanium alternatives, making the 3 Series Fuzz a reliable stage and practice fuzz for players exploring fuzz territory. JHS voiced the circuit to capture the essential Fuzz Face character with warm, round, and sustaining tone while maintaining approachable pricing. The 3 Series Fuzz suits players who want a foundational fuzz tone without the complexity or cost of boutique alternatives.
What stands out
“delivering classic silicon fuzz face-style fuzz character at a competitive price”
— from the listing
“With a simple fuzz, volume, and tone layout, it produces a classic mid-gain fuzz suitable for classic rock, blues-rock, and alternative styles”
— from the listing
“The silicon transistors provide a reliable, defined fuzz character that does”
— from the reviews
“JHS voiced the circuit to capture the essential Fuzz Face character with warm, round, and sustaining tone while maintaining approachable pricing”
— from the listing
“making the 3 series fuzz a reliable stage and practice fuzz for players exploring fuzz territory”
— from the listing
Trade-offs
“the silicon transistor design offers greater consistency and temperature stability compared to germanium alternatives”
— from the listing
- silicon fuzz
- simple
- silicon
- classic rock
- transistor
- round
- fuzz face
- stage
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Fuzz is commonly used in
Amps that pair well with the JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Fuzz
Magnatone 280
Magnatone
25% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Put Magnatone 280 in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated
Comes later in the signal chain
Laney Richter
Laney
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Laney Richter leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Mesa Boogie Subway D-350
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Run Mesa Boogie Subway D-350 after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright
PRS DG
PRS
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
PRS DG's bright balances out the warm tone
Pedals that stack with the JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Fuzz
Blackstar Dept. 10 Boost
Blackstar
26% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Where this leans warm, Blackstar Dept. 10 Boost answers back bright
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Xotic EP Booster
Xotic
26% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
Xotic EP Booster's bright balances out the warm tone
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Alexander Pedals Equilibrium DLX Vintage Modulation
Alexander Pedals
21% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor. (fuzzy → modulated)
Put Alexander Pedals Equilibrium DLX Vintage Modulation after JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Fuzz's own gain stage
Comes later in the signal chain
JHS 3 Series Compressor
JHS Pedals
18% matchfills a frequency gapFills in a frequency range the other side doesn't cover, instead of piling more onto what's already there. (warm → bright)
JHS 3 Series Compressor leans toward compressed, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2
Alexander Pedals
15% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Alexander Pedals History Lesson Vol. 2 after JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Fuzz's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Catalinbread Echorec
Catalinbread
14% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Run Catalinbread Echorec after JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Fuzz in the signal chain, clear of JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Fuzz's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
TC Electronic Spark Booster
TC Electronic
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put TC Electronic Spark Booster in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward clean boost
Boss GEB-7 Bass Graphic EQ
Roland
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Boss GEB-7 Bass Graphic EQ leans bright right where the warm tone needs it
Cheaper alternatives
Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz
Caline
56% similarityShared character: simple, classic rock
Lovepedal Super Sic Tone
Lovepedal
54% similarityShared character: alternative, classic rock
Boss FZ-3 Fuzz
pedal
53% similarityShared character: simple
Catalinbread Elements Fuzz
Catalinbread
51% similaritySimilar voicing: silicon, aggressive
Mooer MFZ1 Blue Faze
Mooer
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Wampler Velvet Fuzz
Wampler
59% similarityShared character: alternative, stage
SolidGoldFX If 6 Was 9 MKII
Solidgoldfx
58% similarityShared character: circuit, volume
Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium
Dunlop
58% similarityShared character: classic rock
JAM Pedals Fuzz Phrase Si Silicon Fuzz
Jam Pedals
57% similarityShared character: circuit, alternative, classic rock
Carl Martin THE Fuzz
Carl Martin
55% similarityShared character: circuit, simple, alternative
Tru-Fi Tru-Fi Sammy Fuzz
Tru Fi
55% similarityShared character: circuit, volume, classic rock
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Fuzz Face Dunlop Fuzz Face Distortion
Fuzz Face
70% similarityShared character: round, alternative, warm
Dunlop FFM6 Band of Gypsys Fuzz Face
Dunlop
55% similarityShared character: round, circuit
Dunlop JDF2 Fuzz Face
pedal
51% similarityShared character: volume, simple, alternative
MXR 108 Fuzz
MXR
93% similaritysimilar tone character
Dunlop Joe Bonamassa Fuzz Face JB-F3 Copper Top
Dunlop
93% similaritysimilar tone character
MXR M296 Classic 108 Fuzz Mini
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92% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Fuzz?+
The closest matches in character are the Fuzz Face Dunlop Fuzz Face Distortion, the Dunlop FFM6 Band of Gypsys Fuzz Face, the Dunlop JDF2 Fuzz Face. Budget picks: Caline CP-11 Puffer Fuzz, Lovepedal Super Sic Tone, Boss FZ-3 Fuzz. Boutique upgrades: Wampler Velvet Fuzz, SolidGoldFX If 6 Was 9 MKII, Dunlop Fuzz Face Mini Germanium.
What pairs well with the JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Fuzz?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Magnatone 280, Laney Richter, Mesa Boogie Subway D-350 — Put Magnatone 280 in front and the fuzzy tone leans further toward modulated.
How much does the JHS Pedals JHS 3 Series Fuzz cost?+
Around $95.04 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).