The JHS Fuzz Mary-K is a JHS Pedals fuzz pedal. Close alternatives include the Dunlop Screamadelica Fuzz Face Distortion and the Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster. It pairs well with the Traynor SB110 and the Peavey MAX 100.

JHS Fuzz Mary-K

JHS Pedals · pedal

The JHS Fuzz Mary-K is a boutique germanium fuzz pedal from JHS Pedals, inspired by the vintage germanium fuzz circuits of the late 1960s. Using carefully selected germanium transistors, the Fuzz Mary-K delivers the warm, compressed, and harmonically musical germanium fuzz character associated with classic British and American fuzz sounds of the era. The germanium transistors provide the characteristic bloom and sag of vintage fuzz, with a smooth decay and a sensitivity to guitar volume that cleans up well as the pickup output drops. JHS matched germanium transistors ensure consistent character across units, which is a challenge with vintage component fuzz designs. The Fuzz Mary-K suits blues, classic rock, and psychedelic styles where the warmth and organic character of germanium fuzz is central to the sound.

  • germanium
  • transistor
  • warm
  • smooth
  • blues
  • consistent
  • bloom
  • organic

Genres the JHS Fuzz Mary-K is commonly used in

  • Classic Rock
  • Alternative Rock
  • Blues
  • Blues Rock
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Rock
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
  • Americana
    citedInferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.

Amps that pair well with the JHS Fuzz Mary-K

Traynor SB110

Traynor

29% match
$669via Reverb

Run Traynor SB110 after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright

Peavey MAX 100

Peavey

28% match

Run Peavey MAX 100 after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright

Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo

Peavey

tonal match
$399.99via Reverb

Where this leans warm, Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo answers back bright

Peavey MAX 208

Peavey

tonal match
$432.90via Reverb

Peavey MAX 208 leans bright right where the warm tone needs it

Marshall 1987X MK II Reissue 2-Channel 50-Watt

Marshall

tonal match
$1952.04via Reverb

Marshall 1987X MK II Reissue 2-Channel 50-Watt's bright balances out the warm tone

Morgan MVP66

Morgan

tonal match

Run Morgan MVP66 after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright

Gallien-Krueger MB115MK2

Gallien Krueger

tonal match

Gallien-Krueger MB115MK2 tightens a saturated tone's low end

Soldano SLO-30 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo

Soldano

tonal match

Where this leans warm, Soldano SLO-30 2-Channel 30W 1x12 Combo answers back bright

Pedals that stack with the JHS Fuzz Mary-K

Paul Cochrane Timmy

Paul Cochrane

24% match

Run Paul Cochrane Timmy after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright

Browne Amplification Carbon

Browne Amplification

24% match
$339via Reverb

Where this leans warm, Browne Amplification Carbon answers back bright

TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo

TC Electronic

22% match
$109via Reverb

Keep JHS Fuzz Mary-K's germanium voice out front: TC Electronic SCF Gold SE Stereo goes after JHS Fuzz Mary-K in the signal chain so its transparent voice doesn't muddy it

Roland Corp US LMB-3

Roland

18% match

Roland Corp US LMB-3 leans toward bright, and that's a real, usable character to pair with

Way Huge Electronics Aqua-Puss MkII Analog Delay

pedal

17% match

Put Way Huge Electronics Aqua-Puss MkII Analog Delay after JHS Fuzz Mary-K in the signal chain, clear of JHS Fuzz Mary-K's own gain stage — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2

TC Electronic

16% match
$129via Reverb

Keep JHS Fuzz Mary-K's germanium voice out front: TC Electronic Hall of Fame 2 goes after JHS Fuzz Mary-K in the signal chain so its spring voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)

Friedman Buxom Boost

Friedman

tonal match
$169via Reverb

JHS Fuzz Mary-K leans into a high-gain amp's front end, precisely the platform Friedman Buxom Boost wants

Fortin Amplification Tempest Overdrive Signature Architects

Fortin Amplification

tonal match
$320.79via Reverb

Fortin Amplification Tempest Overdrive Signature Architects is voiced for a high-gain amp's front end — JHS Fuzz Mary-K gives it exactly that

Alternativessee all similar tone character →

Dunlop Screamadelica Fuzz Face Distortion

Dunlop

72% similarity
$199.99via Reverb

Shared character: sensitivity, smooth, response

Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster

Dallas

72% similarity
$3558.02via Reverb

Shared character: 1960s, sensitivity, pick_attack

Dunlop Joe Bonamassa Fuzz Face JB-F3 Copper Top

Dunlop

72% similarity

Shared character: smooth, warm, alternative

Sola Sound Tone Bender MkII

Sola Sound

71% similarity

Shared character: units, sensitivity, classic_rock

EarthQuaker Devices Hoof Hybrid Fuzz

EarthQuaker Devices

70% similarity
$179via Reverb

Shared character: smooth, classic_rock, warm

Caroline Guitar Company Icarus

Caroline Guitar Company

70% similarity

Shared character: sensitivity, pick_attack, smooth

Benson Amps Germanium Fuzz

Benson Amps

69% similarity
$199via Reverb

Shared character: sag, sensitivity, pick_attack

Klon Centaur

Klon

69% similarity
$4000via Reverb

Shared character: guitar, response, classic_rock

Sola Sound Tone Bender MK1

pedal

68% similarity

Shared character: response, sustain, vintage_charm

JAM Pedals Eureka

Jam Pedals

67% similarity
$206.75via Reverb

Shared character: sensitivity, warm, alternative

Benson Amps Stonk BOX

Benson Amps

65% similarity
$229via Reverb

Shared character: sag, classic_rock, sustain

JHS Pollinator

JHS Pedals

97% similarity

similar tone character

See all alternatives to the JHS Fuzz Mary-K (cheaper + boutique) →

Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the JHS Fuzz Mary-K?+

The closest matches in character are the Dunlop Screamadelica Fuzz Face Distortion, the Dallas Rangemaster Treble Booster, the Dunlop Joe Bonamassa Fuzz Face JB-F3 Copper Top.

What pairs well with the JHS Fuzz Mary-K?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Traynor SB110, Peavey MAX 100, Peavey MAX 150 150W 1x12 Bass Combo — Run Traynor SB110 after it and the warm edge settles into something more bright.

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