The JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb is a JHS Pedals reverb pedal, currently around $99. Close alternatives include the Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Nano and the Strymon blueSky Reverberator. It pairs well with the Blackstar St. James 100 and the Synergy SL2 Module.
JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb
JHS Pedals · pedal
The JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb is an affordable octave reverb pedal from US manufacturer JHS Pedals (Kansas City, Missouri), delivering reverb with an octave-up effect blended into the reverb tail from the JHS budget-friendly 3 Series line. The 3 Series offers simplified, single-function JHS effects at accessible pricing. The Octave Reverb blends an upper-octave shimmer with standard reverb for ethereal reverb character.
- reverb
- shimmer
- decay
- hall reverb
- natural
- octave
- frequency
- spacious
Good for
- Live
- Studio
- Worship
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb is commonly used in
- Post-Rock
- Rock
- Ambient
- Classic Rock
- Shoegaze
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Experimental
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb
Blackstar St. James 100
Blackstar
21% matchBlackstar St. James 100's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
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
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchRun Hughes & Kettner Coreblade into that transparent platform and it finally gets some high gain
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
Pedals that stack with the JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb
Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz
Black Arts Toneworks
22% matchInto a transparent tone, Black Arts Toneworks LSTR Fuzz brings the fuzzy it's missing
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
22% matchThe transparent tone has headroom to spare — JHS Smiley gives it fuzzy to fill it with
Boss BF-2 Flanger
Boss
17% matchRun Boss BF-2 Flanger after JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb in the signal chain, clear of JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb's own gain stage
MXR M117R Flanger
MXR
17% matchMXR M117R Flanger's low gain voice goes after JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb's own shimmer character
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
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchInto a transparent tone, Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz brings the high gain it's missing
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchWarm Audio Jet Phaser's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Cry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Classic GCB95F
Cry Baby
tonal matchCry Baby Dunlop Cry Baby Classic GCB95F's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
TC Electronic Hall of Fame Reverb
TC Electronic
75% similarityShared character: one_octave, ambient, reverb
TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2
TC Electronic
72% similarityShared character: ambient, bright, reverb
Alexander Pedals Now We Are Ghosts Reverb
Alexander Pedals
70% similarityShared character: warm, ambient, subtle
Electro-Harmonix Oceans Abyss
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarityShared character: chorus, ambient, reverb
Boss RV-6 Reverb
Boss
70% similarityShared character: one_octave, ambient, subtle
Electro-Harmonix Pico Shimmer Cosmic Reverb
Electro-Harmonix
68% similarityShared character: one_octave, ambient, reverb
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Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Nano
Electro-Harmonix
70% similarityShared character: ambient, reverb, natural
Strymon blueSky Reverberator
pedal
70% similarityShared character: warm, one_octave, chorus
TC Electronic Fluorescence Shimmer Reverb
TC Electronic
68% similarityShared character: one_octave, ambient, reverb
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
EarthQuaker Devices
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Walrus Audio Slö
Walrus Audio
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Walrus Audio Fundamental Ambient
Walrus Audio
94% similaritysimilar tone character
See all alternatives to the JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb?+
The closest matches in character are the Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Nano, the Strymon blueSky Reverberator, the TC Electronic Fluorescence Shimmer Reverb. Budget picks: Mooer woodverb. Boutique upgrades: TC Electronic Hall of Fame Reverb, TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2, Alexander Pedals Now We Are Ghosts Reverb.
What pairs well with the JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Blackstar St. James 100, Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Blackstar St. James 100's high gain fills in what this transparent tone doesn't make on its own.
How much does the JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb cost?+
Around $99 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).
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