The JHS Legends of Fuzz Supreme 1972 Japan Fuzz is a JHS Pedals fuzz pedal, currently around $159. Close alternatives include the JHS Smiley and the EarthQuaker Devices Gary V1 Fuzz. It pairs well with the Friedman Dirty Shirley and the Synergy SL2 Module.
JHS Legends of Fuzz Supreme 1972 Japan Fuzz
JHS Pedals · pedal
The JHS Legends Series Supreme 1972 Japan Fuzz is a historically accurate recreation of the Univox Super-Fuzz circuit from 1972 Japan, capturing the complex, octave-influenced, nasal fuzz character that defined Japanese fuzz pedal design at the peak of the Super-Fuzz's influence. The Super-Fuzz circuit produces a unique nasal, harmonically layered tone with upper octave content that distinguishes it from American and British fuzz designs. Associated with Pete Townshend and various psych and heavy rock players who used the Super-Fuzz.
- octave
- mid
- mid boost
- fuzz
- cut
- mids
- extreme tones
- nasal
Price updated Aug 27, 2026
Genres the JHS Legends of Fuzz Supreme 1972 Japan Fuzz is commonly used in
- Experimental
- Hard Rock
Amps that pair well with the JHS Legends of Fuzz Supreme 1972 Japan Fuzz
Friedman Dirty Shirley
Friedman
22% matchFriedman Dirty Shirley layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchPut Synergy SL2 Module in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Friedman BE-Mini Head
Friedman
tonal matchRun mid-forward into Friedman BE-Mini Head for more high gain on top
Hughes & Kettner Warp 7
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchPut Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
EVH 000
Evh
tonal matchEVH 000 stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchPut Ceriatone 2202H in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Hughes & Kettner Coreblade
Hughes & Kettner
tonal matchHughes & Kettner Coreblade layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal
Randall KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature 3-Channel 120W Head
Randall
tonal matchRandall KH103 Kirk Hammett Signature 3-Channel 120W Head stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here
Pedals that stack with the JHS Legends of Fuzz Supreme 1972 Japan Fuzz
Greer Black Mountain
Greer
24% matchRun mid-forward into Greer Black Mountain for more fuzzy on top
Cusack Music Tap-A-Fuzz
Cusack Music
23% matchCusack Music Tap-A-Fuzz stacks fuzzy on top of the mid-forward already here
Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble
pedal
17% matchKeep JHS Legends of Fuzz Supreme 1972 Japan Fuzz's octave voice out front: Boss CE-1 Chorus Ensemble goes after JHS Legends of Fuzz Supreme 1972 Japan Fuzz in the signal chain so its lush voice doesn't muddy it
Electro-Harmonix Canyon
Electro-Harmonix
11% matchElectro-Harmonix Canyon's modulated voice goes after JHS Legends of Fuzz Supreme 1972 Japan Fuzz in the signal chain — it's not there to compete with JHS Legends of Fuzz Supreme 1972 Japan Fuzz's own octave character — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Hungry Robot The Borderland
Hungry Robot
11% matchKeep JHS Legends of Fuzz Supreme 1972 Japan Fuzz's octave voice out front: Hungry Robot The Borderland goes after JHS Legends of Fuzz Supreme 1972 Japan Fuzz in the signal chain so its modulated voice doesn't muddy it — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Artec SE-NGT
Artec
10% matchKeep the SE-NGT ahead of the Legends of Fuzz Supreme — it silences noise before the mid-boosted octave fuzz kicks in.
Keeley Angry 4-in-1 Distortion/Fuzz
Keeley
tonal matchKeeley Angry 4-in-1 Distortion/Fuzz layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal
Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz
Cusack Music
tonal matchPut Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain
Cheaper alternatives
Maxon OD808
Maxon
66% similarityShared character: hard_rock, middle
Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion
Boss
66% similarityShared character: hard_rock, middle
MXR Super Badass Distortion
MXR
92% similaritysimilar tone character
MXR Eric Gales Raw Dawg
MXR
92% similaritysimilar tone character
Boutique & premium upgrades
Similar charactersee all similar tone character →
JHS Smiley
JHS Pedals
70% similarity“distinct from the smoother, more classic Fuzz-Face-style Smiley in the same series”
EarthQuaker Devices Gary V1 Fuzz
EarthQuaker Devices
67% similarityShared character: original_circuit, peak, fuzz
Beetronics Octahive
Beetronics
66% similarityShared character: one_octave, fuzz
DOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive
Dod
66% similarityShared character: circuit, middle
Jackson Audio FUZZ
Jackson Audio
94% similaritysimilar tone character
Bogner Ecstasy Blue Mini Overdrive
Bogner
93% similaritysimilar tone character
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the JHS Legends of Fuzz Supreme 1972 Japan Fuzz?+
The closest matches in character are the JHS Smiley, the EarthQuaker Devices Gary V1 Fuzz, the Beetronics Octahive. Budget picks: Maxon OD808, Boss DS-2 Turbo Distortion, MXR Super Badass Distortion. Boutique upgrades: Univox Super-Fuzz, Death By Audio Octave Clang.
What pairs well with the JHS Legends of Fuzz Supreme 1972 Japan Fuzz?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman Dirty Shirley, Synergy SL2 Module, Friedman BE-Mini Head — Friedman Dirty Shirley layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal.
How much does the JHS Legends of Fuzz Supreme 1972 Japan Fuzz cost?+
Around $159 (live listing price, updated Aug 27, 2026).