The JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo is a JHS Pedals tremolo pedal. Close alternatives include the Rocktron Pulse Tremolo and the Line 6 ToneCore Tap Tremolo. It pairs well with the PRS Archon and the Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head.
JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo
JHS Pedals · pedal
The JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo is a JHS Pedals-modified version of the Boss TR-2 tremolo, where JHS adds enhancements including additional control, waveform options, or circuit improvements to the standard Boss TR-2. JHS offers modified Boss pedals with expanded functionality beyond the original Boss design at JHS Pedals Kansas City quality.
What stands out
“In the signal chain tremolo sits after drive”
— from the community notes
“Its standout strength is the JHS modifications enhancing the Boss TR-2 tremolo at JHS Pedals Kansas City quality”
— from the community notes
“Its standout weakness is the modified nature requiring the original Boss TR-2 as the platform”
— from the community notes
“Boss TR-2 tremolo platform with JHS boutique modification improvements”
— from the reviews
“JHS offers modified Boss pedals with expanded functionality beyond the original Boss design at JHS Pedals Kansas City quality”
— from the listing
- tremolo
- platform
- jhs modifications
- original boss tr 2
- original boss design
- additional features
Amps that pair well with the JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo
PRS Archon
PRS
9% matchPRS Archon's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes later in the signal chain
Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head
amplifier
9% matchWhat Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Synergy SL2 Module after JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt goes after JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo in the chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H
Marshall
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Marshall Studio JCM900 SN20H goes after JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo in the chain
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Ceriatone 2202H after JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 after JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchComes later in the signal chain
Put Friedman BE-Mini Head after JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo
Pedals that stack with the JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo
Boss BD-2 Blues Driver
Boss
7% matchBoss BD-2 Blues Driver's own full character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Catalinbread Giygas
Catalinbread
7% matchWhat Catalinbread Giygas brings here leans toward octave — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Crazy Tube Circuits Splash
Crazy Tube Circuits
5% matchRun Crazy Tube Circuits Splash after JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo in the signal chain, where it won't crowd JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Crazy Tube Circuits Splash MKIV Reverb
Crazy Tube Circuits
5% matchKeep Crazy Tube Circuits Splash MKIV Reverb after JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo in the signal chain, where it won't crowd JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later 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 Boss TR-2 Tremolo
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchWarm Audio Jet Phaser belongs after JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo, since modulation reads clearest once the core tone is set
Death By Audio Destruction
Death By Audio
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Death By Audio Destruction goes in front of JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo in the chain
Whirlwind Rochester Gold Box
Whirlwind
tonal matchComes earlier in the signal chain
Put Whirlwind Rochester Gold Box in front of JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Rocktron Pulse Tremolo
Rocktron
57% similarityShared character: tremolo, overdrive
Line 6 ToneCore Tap Tremolo
Line 6
55% similarityShared character: tremolo, overdrive
Mooer Varimolo
Mooer
55% similarityShared character: tremolo, overdrive
TC Electronic Pipeline Tap Tremolo
TC Electronic
54% similarityShared character: tremolo, overdrive
MayFly Audio Terrain Tremolo
Mayfly Audio
54% similarityShared character: tremolo, overdrive
Modtone Harmonic Tremor Pulsating Tremolo
Modtone
54% similarityShared character: tremolo, overdrive
Cusack Music Tremolo AME
Cusack Music
54% similarityShared character: tremolo, overdrive
Subdecay TremCoder 2
Subdecay
53% similarityShared character: tremolo, overdrive
Supacoil FX Badalamenti Tremolo
Supacoil Fx
53% similarityShared character: tremolo
Movall Music MP-317 Phoenix wings Tremolo
Movall Music
53% similarityShared character: tremolo, overdrive
Rocktron Reaction Tremolo
Rocktron
53% similarityShared character: tremolo
NativeAudio Rising Sun Tremolo
Nativeaudio
52% similarityShared character: tremolo, overdrive
See all alternatives to the JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo (cheaper + boutique) →
Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo?+
The closest matches in character are the Rocktron Pulse Tremolo, the Line 6 ToneCore Tap Tremolo, the Mooer Varimolo.
What pairs well with the JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS Archon, Marshall Silver Jubilee 25/55 100W Amp Head, Synergy SL2 Module — PRS Archon's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying.
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