JHS Pedals — The Boutique Brand That Teaches
JHS Pedals is a Kansas City boutique builder founded by Josh Scott in 2007. Beyond meticulously crafted drives, fuzzes, and modulation, JHS is known to a generation of players through 'The JHS Show' — a YouTube channel that has done more to teach guitarists about pedal history than any brand before it.
USA · Founded 2007
Why JHS Pedals
Education First
'The JHS Show' turned pedal history into must-watch YouTube, earning a level of trust few brands enjoy.
Boutique Craft
Designed and built in Kansas City, JHS pedals are obsessively voiced for feel and dynamic response.
Transparent Drive Pioneers
The Morning Glory helped define the 'transparent overdrive' category that so many players now chase.
JHS Pedals Pedals — Full Lineup (2)
JHS Pedals — From Repairs to Icon
JHS began with Josh Scott modifying and repairing pedals before launching his own designs in 2007. Early modded Tube Screamers and Boss circuits built a reputation for taste and quality that the brand still trades on today.
The Morning Glory — a low-gain, transparent overdrive — became the pedal that put JHS on the map, and remains the brand's signature drive across multiple revisions.
JHS expanded the catalogue with crowd favourites like the Bonsai (nine classic screamer circuits in one box), the Muffuletta (a multi-era Big Muff tribute), and the Colour Box preamp.
More than gear, 'The JHS Show' made the brand a household name among guitarists, demystifying pedal history and circuit lineage for millions of viewers.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is JHS Pedals known for?
JHS is known for transparent overdrives like the Morning Glory, multi-circuit boxes like the Bonsai, and 'The JHS Show' — a hugely popular YouTube channel about pedal history and tone.
Where are JHS pedals made?
JHS pedals are designed and built in Kansas City, Missouri, USA, where founder Josh Scott started the company in 2007.
What is the most popular JHS pedal?
The Morning Glory transparent overdrive is the brand's signature pedal. The Bonsai, which packs nine Tube Screamer-style circuits into one enclosure, is another long-running favourite.
Are JHS pedals worth the price?
JHS sits in the boutique tier, so they cost more than mass-market pedals. Players pay for careful circuit voicing, build quality, and a brand with deep knowledge of pedal history.