The JHS Pedals JHS VCR is a JHS Pedals multi fx pedal. Close alternatives include the Crazy Tube Circuits Sidekick Jr and the EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things. It pairs well with the Synergy SL2 Module and the Marshall Vintage Modern 2466.
JHS Pedals JHS VCR
JHS Pedals · pedal
The JHS VCR is a multi-effect pedal combining a volume boost, a lush chorus, and a reverb in one box, designed to add ambient sparkle and a clean boost in a single, easy-to-use unit. Originally a custom build, it became a popular way to add dimensional modulation and space plus level control, favored by players wanting shimmer and depth for cleans and ambient textures.
What stands out
“A lush, dimensional combination of clean boost, watery chorus, and spacious reverb that adds sparkle and depth to clean and ambient tones from a single enclosure”
— from the reviews
“The JHS VCR is a multi-effect pedal combining a volume boost, a lush chorus, and a reverb in one box, designed to add ambient sparkle and a clean boost in a single, easy-to-use unit”
— from the listing
“Players value the VCR for packing a useful boost, a great-sounding chorus, and a reverb into one pedal, an efficient board-saver for ambient and clean tones”
— from the community notes
“Its strengths are the lush combined effects and the convenience of three tools in one; the caveats are”
— from the community notes
“Originally a custom build, it became a popular way to add dimensional modulation and space plus level control, favored by players wanting shimmer and depth for cleans and ambient textures”
— from the listing
- reverb
- chorus
- ambient
- lush
- boost
- sparkle
- clean boost
- clean
Good for
- Live
- Studio
Genres the JHS Pedals JHS VCR is commonly used in
- Ambient
- Post Rock
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Shoegaze
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Indie
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Post Punk
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag. - Acoustic
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the JHS Pedals JHS VCR
Synergy SL2 Module
Synergy
tonal matchSynergy SL2 Module leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Marshall Vintage Modern 2466
Marshall
tonal matchMarshall Vintage Modern 2466 leans toward warm, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt
Mesa Boogie
tonal matchWhat Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around
Egnater Tweaker 88 Head
Egnater
tonal matchEgnater Tweaker 88 Head's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Ampeg V-4
Ampeg
tonal matchAmpeg V-4's own mid-forward character is the real reason this is worth trying
Blackstar HT Club 50 Head Mk III
Blackstar
tonal matchWhat Blackstar HT Club 50 Head Mk III brings here leans toward high gain — that's worth building a pairing around
Ceriatone 2202H
Ceriatone
tonal matchCeriatone 2202H leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Blackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin
Blackstar
tonal matchBlackstar HT Stage 100H MK III Snakeskin leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Pedals that stack with the JHS Pedals JHS VCR
Donner Big Mouth Distortion
Donner
tonal matchDonner Big Mouth Distortion's own crunchy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Source Audio L.A. Lady
Source Audio
tonal matchWhat Source Audio L.A. Lady brings here leans toward crunchy — that's worth building a pairing around
Demon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just
Demon Fx
tonal matchDemon FX Gladiator Double Preamp Just leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Warm Audio Jet Phaser
Warm Audio
tonal matchWarm Audio Jet Phaser's own shimmer character is the real reason this is worth trying
Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black)
Caline
tonal matchWhat Caline CP-31 Hot Spice (Black) brings here leans toward warm — that's worth building a pairing around
Dr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2
Dr Scientist
tonal matchDr. Scientist Frazz Dazzler V2's own fuzzy character is the real reason this is worth trying
Cornerstone Cio-Ant
Cornerstone
tonal matchCornerstone Cio-Ant's own high gain character is the real reason this is worth trying
Dunlop Echoplex Preamp
Dunlop
tonal matchDunlop Echoplex Preamp leans toward smooth, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Alternatives
Crazy Tube Circuits Sidekick Jr
Crazy Tube Circuits
59% similarityShared character: chorus, ambient, reverb
EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things
EarthQuaker Devices
53% similarityShared character: boost
Keeley Dark Side Workstation
Keeley
44% similarityShared character: chorus, ambient, reverb
Zoom MS-70CDR
Zoom
44% similarityShared character: chorus, ambient, reverb
Walrus Audio Qi Etherealizer
Walrus Audio
42% similarityShared character: chorus, ambient, reverb
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the JHS Pedals JHS VCR?+
The closest matches in character are the Crazy Tube Circuits Sidekick Jr, the EarthQuaker Devices Swiss Things, the Keeley Dark Side Workstation.
What pairs well with the JHS Pedals JHS VCR?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Synergy SL2 Module, Marshall Vintage Modern 2466, Mesa/Boogie JP-2C John Petrucci Signature 60/100-Watt — Synergy SL2 Module leans toward high gain, and that's a real, usable character to pair with.