The JHS Haunting Mids is a JHS Pedals pedal. Close alternatives include the Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band and the Guptech Slime Mid-Boost. It pairs well with the Friedman BE-Mini Head and the Synergy SL2 Module.

JHS Haunting Mids

JHS Pedals · pedal

JHS Haunting Mids is a midrange-focused boost or EQ pedal tied to Paul Gilbert, following the same tone-shaping niche as other players' signature or collaboration mid-boost pedals designed to push a guitar's midrange forward for better cut in a dense band mix. The name suggests a mids boost distinctive enough to stand out from a typical flat or subtle midrange bump, likely voiced for lead tones that need to punch through rather than blend into the background. As with several artist-tied JHS releases, it's built around a specific player's stated tonal needs rather than as a general-purpose utility EQ.

  • midrange
  • mid boost
  • lead
  • boost
  • rhythm
  • eq
  • mids
  • articulate

Genres the JHS Haunting Mids is commonly used in

  • Alternative Rock
  • Rock
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  • Metal
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  • Hard Rock
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  • Blues Rock
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  • Blues
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Amps that pair well with the JHS Haunting Mids

Friedman BE-Mini Head

Friedman

tonal match
$203.48via Reverb

Put Friedman BE-Mini Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain

Synergy SL2 Module

Synergy

tonal match

Run mid-forward into Synergy SL2 Module for more high gain on top

Hughes & Kettner Warp 7

Hughes & Kettner

tonal match
$937.50via Reverb

Run mid-forward into Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 for more high gain on top

Hughes & Kettner Coreblade

Hughes & Kettner

tonal match

Hughes & Kettner Coreblade stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here

Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head

Hiwatt

tonal match
$1460.11via Reverb

Run mid-forward into Hiwatt Hi-Gain 100W Head for more high gain on top

Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Head

Mesa Boogie

tonal match
$2999via Reverb

Mesa Boogie Triple Crown TC-100 Head layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal

Friedman Phil X Signature

Friedman

tonal match
$3299.99via Reverb

Friedman Phil X Signature stacks high gain on top of the mid-forward already here

EVH 000

Evh

tonal match

EVH 000 layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal

Pedals that stack with the JHS Haunting Mids

Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz

Cusack Music

tonal match
$229via Reverb

Run mid-forward into Cusack Music Carolina Reaper Overdrive Fuzz for more high gain on top

Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2

Dr Scientist

tonal match
$206.45via Reverb

Put Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2 in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward fuzzy

Crowther Prunes

Crowther

tonal match

Crowther Prunes layers fuzzy onto an already mid-forward signal

Blackstar ID:X Floor One

Blackstar

tonal match
$200.43via Reverb

Blackstar ID:X Floor One layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal

Friedman Box of Doom Distortion

Friedman

tonal match

Put Friedman Box of Doom Distortion in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain

Hot Box Pedals Bam 5-band

Hot Box Pedals

tonal match

Hot Box Pedals Bam 5-band layers high gain onto an already mid-forward signal

Line 6 ToneCore Tap Tremolo

Line 6

tonal match
$39.99via Reverb

Run mid-forward into Line 6 ToneCore Tap Tremolo for more high gain on top

EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter

EarthQuaker Devices

tonal match
$179via Reverb

Run mid-forward into EarthQuaker Devices Dirt Transmitter for more fuzzy on top

Alternativessee all similar tone character →

Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band

Dirty Haggard Audio

77% similarity
$125via Reverb

Shared character: tweak_midrange_frequencies, live_performances, effects_loop

Guptech Slime Mid-Boost

Guptech

74% similarity

Shared character: tweak_midrange_frequencies, presence, lead

Ibanez Tube Screamer

Ibanez

72% similarity

Shared character: high_gain_settings, presence, lead

J. Rockett Archer

pedal

72% similarity
$183.99via Reverb

Shared character: high_gain_settings, guitar, lead

BLAXX EQ5B 5-Band Equalizer

Blaxx

72% similarity
$31.35via Reverb

Shared character: amp, effects_loop, presence

Truetone VS-XO

Truetone

71% similarity

Shared character: honky, definition, lead

DOD YJM308 Preamp Overdrive

Dod

70% similarity

Shared character: high_gain_settings, players, lead

Fortin Amplification Grind

Fortin Amplification

70% similarity
$270.72via Reverb

Shared character: definition, presence, guitar

MXR M109 Six Band EQ

MXR

70% similarity

Shared character: presence, subtle, middle

Colorsound Power Boost

Colorsound

70% similarity

Shared character: high_gain_settings, guitar, lead

Crazy Tube Circuits Pin Up

Crazy Tube Circuits

70% similarity
$182.51via Reverb

Shared character: players, definition, guitar

Suhr Koko Boost

Suhr

70% similarity

Shared character: boost, mix, middle

See all alternatives to the JHS Haunting Mids (cheaper + boutique) →

Questions people ask

What are good alternatives to the JHS Haunting Mids?+

The closest matches in character are the Dirty Haggard Audio Mid-Band, the Guptech Slime Mid-Boost, the Ibanez Tube Screamer.

What pairs well with the JHS Haunting Mids?+

Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Friedman BE-Mini Head, Synergy SL2 Module, Hughes & Kettner Warp 7 — Put Friedman BE-Mini Head in front and the mid-forward tone leans further toward high gain.

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