JHS Pedals adds Harmonic Tremolo and Octave Reverb to 3 Series
September 23, 2022 · 3 sources
JHS Pedals has added the Harmonic Tremolo and Octave Reverb to its 3 Series line, two new pedals priced at $99 each123. The additions bring the total number of 3 Series units to 13123. Guitar World reported the pedals on September 26, 2022, and MusicRadar on September 27, 202212.
The Harmonic Tremolo is based on the tremolo circuit Leo Fender introduced in 1960 in the Bandmaster and Vibrasonic amplifiers13. Guitar World describes the original circuit as splitting the amp's signal into high and low frequency components, with the output switching between the two, and says the pedal seeks to emulate that vintage, Uni-Vibe-style effect in one mode, with a second mode described as JHS' own take on a conventional harmonic tremolo1. Controls are Volume, Rate and Depth, and a flashing LED corresponds to the speed control13.
The Octave Reverb is described as an homage to the shimmer effect invented by Brian Eno in the early '80s and popularized by U2's The Unforgettable Fire1. It provides a mixed ambient reverb sound treated to octave effects in the reverb's decay, with a toggle switch between low octave and high octave modes and Verb, Octave and Decay controls13.
| Pedal | Controls | Modes | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmonic Tremolo | Volume, Rate, Depth | Two, via toggle switch | $9913 |
| Octave Reverb | Verb, Octave, Decay | Low octave, high octave | $9913 |
MusicRadar reports that the pedals are made in the US and that the 3 Series now comprises 13 effects, alongside a Chorus, Compressor, Delay, Distortion, Flanger, Fuzz, Hall Reverb, Overdrive, Phaser and Reverb2. Gearnews lists an MSRP of USD 99 for each pedal3.
"Like all 3 Series pedals, the Harmonic Tremolo and Octave Reverb are available now for $99."