The Ross Chorus is a Ross chorus pedal. Close alternatives include the NuX Reissue Analog Chorus and the Providence ADC-3 Anadime Chorus. It pairs well with the Fender Twin Reverb Head and the Hiwatt Custom DR20H.
Ross Chorus
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The Ross Chorus made by JHS Pedals (Kansas City, Missouri) is a reissue of the classic 1970s Ross Chorus, one of the most beloved budget chorus pedals from the analog chorus era, rebuilt and quality-controlled by JHS Pedals. The original Ross Chorus was a legendary affordable analog chorus known for its warm, musical character. JHS production ensures modern reliability with the classic Ross circuit at a trusted boutique level.
What stands out
“The JHS-made Ross Chorus delivers vintage analog chorus character at JHS quality for clean, ambient, and classic rock players who want the beloved vintage Ross circuit from a trusted boutique manufacturer”
— from the community notes
“Its standout weakness is the pricing above basic analog chorus alternatives”
— from the community notes
“Its standout strength is the warm vintage Ross analog chorus character built to JHS quality standards”
— from the community notes
“The Ross Chorus made by JHS Pedals (Kansas City, Missouri) is a reissue of the classic 1970s Ross Chorus, one of the most beloved budget chorus pedals from the analog chorus era, rebuilt and quality-controlled by JHS Pedals”
— from the listing
“Strengths: Vintage Ross circuit delivers warm, beloved 1970s analog chorus character at JHS quality standards”
— from the reviews
Trade-offs
“In the signal chain modulation sits after drive”
— from the community notes
“JHS production ensures modern reliability with the classic Ross circuit at a trusted boutique level”
— from the listing
- analog chorus
- vintage
- modulation
- classic rock
- musical
- ambient
- basic analog chorus alternatives
Genres the Ross Chorus is commonly used in
- Alternative Rock
- Classic Rock
- Ambient
- Neo Soul
cited
Inferred from shared tonal signals, not a stated genre tag.
Amps that pair well with the Ross Chorus
Fender Twin Reverb Head
amplifier
9% matchWhat Fender Twin Reverb Head brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes later in the signal chain
Hiwatt Custom DR20H
Hiwatt
9% matchHiwatt Custom DR20H leans toward tight, and that's a real, usable character to pair with
Comes later in the signal chain
Pedals that stack with the Ross Chorus
J. Rockett Archer
pedal
7% matchWhat J. Rockett Archer brings here leans toward high headroom — that's worth building a pairing around
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Xotic RC Booster
Xotic
7% matchXotic RC Booster's own transparent character is the real reason this is worth trying
Comes earlier in the signal chain
Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Max
Electro-Harmonix
5% matchKeep Ross Chorus's analog warmth voice out front: Electro-Harmonix Holy Grail Max goes after Ross Chorus 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)
Comes later in the signal chain
Eventide Space
Eventide
5% matchKeep Eventide Space after Ross Chorus in the signal chain, where it won't crowd Ross Chorus — goes in the amp's FX loop (or last, into a clean amp)
Comes later in the signal chain
Alternativessee all similar tone character →
NuX Reissue Analog Chorus
Nux
63% similarityShared character: ambient, modulation, vintage charm
Providence ADC-3 Anadime Chorus
Providence
60% similarityShared character: ambient, modulation, vintage charm
Maxon PAC9 Pure Analog Chorus
Maxon
60% similarityShared character: ambient, modulation, classic rock
MXR Micro Chorus
MXR
60% similarityShared character: ambient, modulation, alternative
JAM Pedals Waterfall
Jam Pedals
57% similarityShared character: ambient, modulation, classic rock
Tone City Angel Wing Chorus TC-T11
Tone City
56% similarityShared character: vintage charm, classic rock
JAM Pedals Chill
Jam Pedals
56% similarityShared character: ambient, modulation, classic rock
SolidGoldFX NU-33
Solidgoldfx
55% similarityShared character: modulation, vintage charm, classic rock
Dophix THE Vitruvian MAN chorus/phaser
Dophix
54% similarityShared character: modulation, overdrive
Mr. Black Analog chorus vibrato deluxe
Mr Black
54% similarityShared character: ambient, modulation, overdrive
Donner Tutti Love
Donner
52% similarityShared character: overdrive
Lovepedal Beardsman Bi-Chorus
Lovepedal
52% similarityShared character: modulation, vintage charm, overdrive
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Questions people ask
What are good alternatives to the Ross Chorus?+
The closest matches in character are the NuX Reissue Analog Chorus, the Providence ADC-3 Anadime Chorus, the Maxon PAC9 Pure Analog Chorus.
What pairs well with the Ross Chorus?+
Strong matches from rig and tone-complementarity evidence: Fender Twin Reverb Head, Hiwatt Custom DR20H, J. Rockett Archer — What Fender Twin Reverb Head brings here leans toward dynamic — that's worth building a pairing around.