The JHS Double Dragon is a JHS Pedals octave pedal, currently around $179. Close alternatives include the EarthQuaker Devices Bit Commander Analog Octave Synth and the Roger Mayer Octavia Classic. It pairs well with the Peavey VTM-120 and the Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black).
JHS Double Dragon
JHS Pedals · pedal
The JHS Double Dragon is JHS Pedals' first octave pedal, an all-analog lo-fi octave device built around vintage octave-divider technology. Drawing inspiration from classic circuits including the Boss OC-2, MXR Blue Box, and DOD Octoplus, it produces thick, weighty octave-down tones with deliberately imperfect, lo-fi character. The analog circuit means chords produce stuttering, glitchy textures rather than clean tracking — an intentional feature that rewards single-note playing. Made in Kansas City, Missouri.
- octave
- analog
- thick
- subtle
- overdrive
- glitchy
- saturation
- dynamic
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the JHS Double Dragon is commonly used in
- Experimental
- Alternative
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Blues
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Classic Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Indie Rock
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Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the JHS Double Dragon
Peavey VTM-120
Peavey
26% matchPeavey VTM-120 pushes a saturated tone toward tight
Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black)
Phil Jones
25% matchPhil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black) pushes a saturated tone toward tight
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchEVH 000's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchInto a low gain tone, Synergy SL2 Module brings the high gain it's missing
Randall KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature 3-Channel 120W Head
Randall
tonal matchRandall KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature 3-Channel 120W Head's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Mesa Boogie Rectifier Badlander EL34/50 1x12 Combo
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchMesa Boogie Rectifier Badlander EL34/50 1x12 Combo's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Randall RD100H Diavlo 100W 3-Channel Head
Randall
tonal matchRandall RD100H Diavlo 100W 3-Channel Head's high gain fills in what this low gain tone doesn't make on its own
Randall KH75 Kirk Hammett Signature 2-Channel 75W 1x12 Combo
Randall
tonal matchRun Randall KH75 Kirk Hammett Signature 2-Channel 75W 1x12 Combo into that low gain platform and it finally gets some high gain
Pedals that stack with the JHS Double Dragon
Soldano SLO
Soldano
26% matchStack Soldano SLO on top and a saturated tone tightens toward tight
Fjord Fuzz Odin
Fjord Fuzz
26% matchRun Fjord Fuzz Odin into that low gain platform and it finally gets some fuzzy
Cusack Music Delay TME
Cusack Music
15% matchKeep JHS Double Dragon's octave voice out front: Cusack Music Delay TME goes after JHS Double Dragon in the signal chain so its tight voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Boss DD-3 Digital Delay
Boss
10% matchRun Boss DD-3 Digital Delay after JHS Double Dragon in the signal chain, clear of JHS Double Dragon's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Suhr Eclipse
Suhr
tonal matchJHS Double Dragon leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform Suhr Eclipse wants
Laney TI-Boost
Laney
tonal matchInto JHS Double Dragon, Laney TI-Boost is right at home: it's built around a clean amp's front end
Mooer Flex Boost
Mooer
tonal matchMooer Flex Boost is voiced for a clean amp's front end — JHS Double Dragon gives it exactly that
MXR Double Down
MXR
tonal matchJHS Double Dragon leans into a clean amp's front end, precisely the platform MXR Double Down wants
Cheaper alternatives
Hungry Robot The Monastery Octave Generator
Hungry Robot
70% similarityShared character: each_note, tight_tracking, one_octave
EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle V2
EarthQuaker Devices
70% similarityShared character: each_note, tight_tracking, one_octave
Boss OC-3 Super Octave
Boss
70% similarityShared character: tight_tracking, one_octave, digital
TC Electronic Sub 'N' Up Mini
TC Electronic
69% similarityShared character: tight_tracking, one_octave, thickness
Boss OC-2 Octave
Boss
69% similarityShared character: tight_tracking, one_octave, digital
Behringer Octavia Octave Fuzz
Behringer
68% similarityShared character: tight_tracking, one_octave, analog
Similar character
EarthQuaker Devices Bit Commander Analog Octave Synth
EarthQuaker Devices
71% similarityShared character: each_note, tight_tracking, one_octave
Roger Mayer Octavia Classic
Roger Mayer
70% similarityShared character: each_note, tight_tracking, one_octave
KMA Machines Mandrake
Kma Machines
70% similarityShared character: tight_tracking, one_octave, aggressive_playing
Old Blood Noise Endeavors BL-13
Old Blood Noise Endeavors
70% similarityShared character: experimental_textures, tight_tracking, grit
Roger Mayer Octavia
Roger Mayer
69% similarityShared character: each_note, tight_tracking, one_octave
EarthQuaker Devices Rainbow Machine
EarthQuaker Devices
69% similarityShared character: tight_tracking, one_octave, digital
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the JHS Double Dragon?+
The closest matches in character are the EarthQuaker Devices Bit Commander Analog Octave Synth, the Roger Mayer Octavia Classic, the KMA Machines Mandrake. Budget picks: Hungry Robot The Monastery Octave Generator, EarthQuaker Devices Tentacle V2, Boss OC-3 Super Octave.
What pairs well with the JHS Double Dragon?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Peavey VTM-120, Phil Jones Compact 2 (C2 Black), EVH 000 — Peavey VTM-120 pushes a saturated tone toward tight.
How much does the JHS Double Dragon cost?+
Around $179 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).