The JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb is a JHS Pedals reverb pedal, currently around $99. Close alternatives include the TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 and the Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Nano. It pairs well with the Soldano Astro-20 Head 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.
What stands out
“The Octave Reverb blends an upper-octave shimmer with standard reverb for ethereal reverb character”
— from the listing
“Players use it for ambient, post-rock, worship, and classic rock contexts where large, spacious reverb with natural decay is required”
— from the community notes
“JHS quality extends to the 3 Series, and the Hall Reverb is frequently cited as one of the strongest pedals in the entire 3 Series range for its tonal ambition at the price”
— from the community notes
“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”
— from the listing
“The JHS 3 Series Hall Reverb is praised for delivering huge, ambient hall reverb character at an accessible price, with the Modulate toggle adding a chorus-like shimmer to the decay that elevates it beyond basic reverb designs”
— from the community notes
- reverb
- shimmer
- decay
- hall reverb
- natural
- octave
- frequency
- spacious
Good for
- Live
- Studio
- Worship
Price updated Oct 24, 2026
Genres the JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb is commonly used in
- Post-Rock
- Rock
- Ambient
- Classic Rock
- Shoegaze
cited
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
Soldano Astro-20 Head
Soldano
20% matchSoldano Astro-20 Head's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module in front of JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes in front of JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb in the chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H goes in front of JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb in the chain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Friedman BE-Mini Head in front of JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Ceriatone 2202H in front of JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 in front of JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade goes in front of JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb in the chain
Pedals that stack with the JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
21% matchJHS Smiley leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler
Dr Scientist
20% matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler leans toward fuzzy, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Boss BF-2 Flanger
Boss
16% 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 Boss BF-2 Flanger after JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb in the signal chain, where it won't crowd JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb
Comes earlier in the signal chain
MXR M117R Flanger
MXR
16% matchsits in the right chain slotPlaced for where it does its job cleanly in the chain, not for a tonal interaction with the anchor.
Keep MXR M117R Flanger after JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb in the signal chain, where it won't crowd JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front of JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Warm Audio Jet Phaser goes in front of JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb — modulation lands before the repeats, so the echoes stay defined
Death By Audio Destruction
Death By Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Death By Audio Destruction goes in front of JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb in the chain
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Donner Big Mouth Distortion in front of JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb
Cheaper alternatives
Boutique & premium upgrades
Lovepedal HSR-3 Multi-reverb hall shimmer
Lovepedal
69% similarityShared character: natural, ambient, reverb
EarthQuaker Devices Astral Destiny
EarthQuaker Devices
60% similarityShared character: one octave, ambient, subtle
Catalinbread Cloak
Catalinbread
58% similarityShared character: natural, ambient, subtle
Electro-Harmonix Pico Shimmer Cosmic Reverb
Electro-Harmonix
57% similarityShared character: one octave, ambient, reverb
Boss RV-6 Reverb
Boss
57% similarityShared character: one octave, ambient, subtle
Alexander Golden Summer Reverb
Alexander Pedals
56% similarityShared character: one octave, chorus, ambient
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TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2
TC Electronic
59% similarityShared character: reverb, ambient, bright
Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Nano
Electro-Harmonix
58% similarityShared character: natural, ambient, reverb
TC Electronic Fluorescence Shimmer Reverb
TC Electronic
57% similarityShared character: one octave, ambient, reverb
Hungry Robot The Starlite V2
Hungry Robot
57% similarityShared character: one octave, ambient, reverb
Catalinbread Mountain edition Cloak
Catalinbread
56% similarityShared character: ambient, reverb
TC Electronic Hall of Fame Reverb
TC Electronic
56% similarityShared character: one octave, ambient, reverb
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 TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2, the Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Nano, the TC Electronic Fluorescence Shimmer Reverb. Budget picks: Mooer woodverb. Boutique upgrades: Lovepedal HSR-3 Multi-reverb hall shimmer, EarthQuaker Devices Astral Destiny, Catalinbread Cloak.
What pairs well with the JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Soldano Astro-20 Head, Synergy SL2 Module, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Soldano Astro-20 Head's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying.
How much does the JHS 3 Series Octave Reverb cost?+
Around $99 (live listing price, updated Oct 24, 2026).