The JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo is a JHS Pedals tremolo pedal. Close alternatives include the Rotosound RWB1 The Wobbler Tremolo and the Zvex Tremolo Probe. It pairs well with the PRS Archon and the Fender Twin Reverb 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.
- tremolo
- platform
- overdrive
- boutique
- drive
- jhs modifications
- original boss tr 2
Genres the JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo is commonly used in
- Punk Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Indie
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Country
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Americana
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
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
Fender Twin Reverb Head
amplifier
9% matchWhat Fender Twin Reverb Head brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman BE-Mini Head supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Warp 7 supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone 2202H supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Friedman Jose LTD
Friedman
tonal matchFriedman Jose LTD supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Peavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head
Peavey
tonal matchPeavey 6505 MH 20W Mini Head supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Pedals that stack with the JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo
J. Rockett Archer
pedal
7% matchJ. Rockett Archer leans toward high headroom, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Walrus Audio EB-10
Walrus Audio
7% matchWalrus Audio EB-10 before this modulation gives a clean, defined swirl
Strymon TimeLine
Strymon
6% matchKeep Strymon TimeLine after JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo in the signal chain, clear of JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Walrus Audio Bellwether Stereo Analog Delay
Walrus Audio
6% matchPut Walrus Audio Bellwether Stereo Analog Delay after JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo in the signal chain, clear of JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 brings fuzz into a clean, transparent tone
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchWarm Audio Jet Phaser supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchCusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Xotic Robotalk 2
Xotic
tonal matchXotic Robotalk 2 supplies the gain a transparent, clean tone doesn't provide on its own
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
Rotosound RWB1 The Wobbler Tremolo
Rotosound
64% similarityShared character: boss_pedals, tremolo, boutique_stuff
Zvex Tremolo Probe
Zvex
61% similarityShared character: tremolo, overdrive
Modtone Harmonic Tremor Pulsating Tremolo
Modtone
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Ibanez Mini Series Tremolo
Ibanez
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Mooer Varimolo
Mooer
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Rocktron Pulse Tremolo
Rocktron
96% similaritysimilar tone character
Hoshino Trmini Tremolo
Hoshino
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Moen AM-TR Tremolo
Moen
95% similaritysimilar tone character
Line 6 ToneCore Tap Tremolo
Line 6
95% similaritysimilar tone character
MayFly Audio Terrain Tremolo
Mayfly Audio
94% similaritysimilar tone character
NativeAudio Rising Sun Tremolo
Nativeaudio
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Movall Music MP-317 Phoenix wings Tremolo
Movall Music
94% similaritysimilar tone character
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 Rotosound RWB1 The Wobbler Tremolo, the Zvex Tremolo Probe, the Modtone Harmonic Tremor Pulsating Tremolo.
What pairs well with the JHS Boss TR-2 Tremolo?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: PRS Archon, Fender Twin Reverb Head, Synergy SL2 Module — PRS Archon's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying.