The JHS Supreme is the octave fuzz entry in JHS Pedals' Legends of Fuzz series, a line in which JHS revisits classic and lesser-known fuzz circuits. Guitar.com's review describes the Supreme as "an exact replica of Josh's favourite Super-Fuzz", an octave fuzz originating in Japan in the style of the Roger Mayer Octavia, meaning it produces that upper-octave ring familiar from 1960s fuzz designs1.
What it does
The Supreme takes the Super-Fuzz formula and extends it. Where the original circuit offers a fixed voicing, "the JHS version adds mid-cut and mid-boost options to the Univox circuit via those side-mounted push-buttons", according to Richard Purvis's review for Guitar.com1. That gives the player two extra voicings on top of the stock sound: a tone switch for a mid scoop and a mode switch for a mid boost.
The pedal also carries a JHS mode alongside the classic mode, as demonstrated by Dan and Mick on That Pedal Show in an episode recorded shortly after the Legends of Fuzz range was released in 20202.
Controls
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| Volume | Output level |
| Expand | Fuzz amount |
| Tone switch | Mid scoop |
| Mode switch | Mid boost |
| Side-mounted push-buttons | Mid-cut and mid-boost options added to the Univox circuit1 |
What reviewers said
Guitar.com's verdict on the Supreme: "The most uncompromisingly fiery model in the series is a lot of fun"1.
"The most uncompromisingly fiery model in the series is a lot of fun"
Videos
Zachariah Connor
Grizzly Madams
That Pedal Show
Questions
What is the JHS Legends of Fuzz Supreme based on?
Guitar.com's review describes the Supreme as an exact replica of Josh's favourite Super-Fuzz, an octave fuzz design originating in Japan in the style of the Roger Mayer Octavia. JHS adds its own touches: side-mounted push-buttons for mid-cut and mid-boost, and a JHS mode alongside the classic mode.
Sources (2)
- Review: JHS Pedals Legends Of Fuzz Series, guitar.com, 2021-04-12
- The Four Pillars Of Fuzz Guitar Tones JHS Legends vs Our Current Faves, That Pedal Show, 2020-06-05
