The JHS Artificial Blonde is a JHS Pedals chorus pedal, currently around $221.61. Close alternatives include the Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II and the Alexander Pedals Equilibrium DLX Vintage Modulation. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-Mini Head and the Hughes & Kettner Warp 7.
JHS Artificial Blonde
JHS Pedals · pedal
The JHS Artificial Blonde is a signature vibrato pedal designed in collaboration with singer-songwriter Madison Cunningham, priced at $249. The pedal features two independent, footswitch-selectable Speed and Depth preset sections plus a shared Volume and EQ section, allowing instant switching between two distinct vibrato characters. Built around Madison Cunningham's always-on, slightly three-dimensional pitch vibrato sound, it produces vintage-style pitch modulation suited to clean and lightly driven tones. Includes stereo left/right outputs. Made in Kansas City, Missouri by JHS Pedals.
- vibrato
- pitch
- stereo
- modulation
- vintage
- subtle
- eq
- shimmer
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the JHS Artificial Blonde is commonly used in
- Folk
- Indie
- Ambient
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - 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. - Post Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the JHS Artificial Blonde
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head
Hiwatt
tonal matchRun Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Hughes & Kettner Coreblade gives it high gain to fill it with
Friedman Phil X Signature
Friedman
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Friedman Phil X Signature brings the high gain it's missing
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — EVH 000 gives it high gain to fill it with
ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766
Engl
tonal matchRun ENGL Marty Friedman Inferno E766 into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Pedals that stack with the JHS Artificial Blonde
Wren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz
Wren And Cuff
20% matchWren and Cuff Box of War Small Foot Fuzz's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
ThorpyFX The Dane
ThorpyFX
19% matchThorpyFX The Dane's fuzzy fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Boss DD-2 Digital Delay
Boss
7% matchKeep Boss DD-2 Digital Delay after JHS Artificial Blonde in the signal chain, clear of JHS Artificial Blonde's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath
EarthQuaker Devices
7% matchKeep EarthQuaker Devices Afterneath after JHS Artificial Blonde in the signal chain, clear of JHS Artificial Blonde'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 matchCusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchRun Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 into that low gain platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Crowther Prunes
Crowther
tonal matchThe low gain tone has headroom to spare — Crowther Prunes gives it fuzzy to fill it with
EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter
EarthQuaker Devices
tonal matchRun EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter into that low gain platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Cheaper alternatives
Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato
Warm Audio
72% similarityShared character: vibrato, stereo, pedal
Catalinbread Callisto MkII All-Analog Chorus
Catalinbread
70% similarityShared character: vibrato, pedal, subtle
Warm Guitar Pedals WA-C1
Warm Guitar Pedals
68% similarityShared character: vibrato, stereo, pedal
TC Electronic Shaker Mini Vibrato
TC Electronic
68% similarityShared character: vibrato, subtle, modulation
Boffin FX Vibratron
Boffin Fx
66% similarityShared character: vibrato, pedal, subtle
TC Electronic Shaker Vibrato
TC Electronic
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
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Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II
Catalinbread
70% similarityShared character: vibrato, pedal, subtle
Alexander Pedals Equilibrium DLX Vintage Modulation
Alexander Pedals
69% similarityShared character: vibrato, pedal, subtle
TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger
TC Electronic
68% similarityShared character: vibrato, stereo, pedal
Crazy Tube Circuits Memphis
Crazy Tube Circuits
97% similaritysimilar tone character
EarthQuaker Devices ERQ Aqueduct
EarthQuaker Devices
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Subdecay Siren Pitch Vibrato
Subdecay
96% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the JHS Artificial Blonde?+
The closest matches in character are the Catalinbread Callisto Mk. II, the Alexander Pedals Equilibrium DLX Vintage Modulation, the TC Electronic Stereo Chorus Flanger. Budget picks: Warm Audio WA-C1 Chorus and Vibrato, Catalinbread Callisto MkII All-Analog Chorus, Warm Guitar Pedals WA-C1. Boutique upgrades: Origin Effects MAGMA57 Amp Vibrato & Drive.
What pairs well with the JHS Artificial Blonde?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-Mini Head, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7, Synergy SL2 Module — Friedman BE-Mini Head's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own.
How much does the JHS Artificial Blonde cost?+
Around $221.61 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).