JHS Legends of Fuzz Collection Demo Review

JHS Legends of Fuzz Berkeley Pedal

The Legends of Fuzz series from JHS is a collection of some of the most iconic and sought-after fuzz circuits in history. The Fresh Fuzz, which was launched by Seamoon Inc. in 1973 gained popularity and has been used extensively by artists such as Tom Scholz of Boston and Eric Johnson. JHS pays tribute to the rarer single op amp 741 version (Version 1) of the Fresh Fuzz in their Legends of Fuzz series.

Key Specs

• Replicates the iconic fuzz circuit of the single op amp 741 version (Version 1) of the Fresh Fuzz
• Designed to capture the unique character and tone of the original circuit while also offering modern features and upgrades to make it more versatile and user-friendly
• Hand-built in the USA and features high-quality components and construction, ensuring maximum durability and reliability

JHS Legends of Fuzz Mary-K Pedal

Kay Musical Instruments entered the guitar pedal market in the late 1960s with a series of unusual plastic pedals. The Kay Fuzz Tone released in the mid 1960s and was designed as a low-cost version of the Shin-ei/Univox Superfuzz. Despite its budget origins, the Kay Fuzz Tone became a favorite of guitarists like The Edge. Now, 54 years later, JHS is releasing their version of the Kay Fuzz Tone with the Mary-K.

Key Specs

• Replicates the iconic fuzz circuit of the Kay Fuzz Expression pedal output adds additional versatility
• Designed to capture the unique character and tone of the original circuit while also offering modern features and upgrades to make it more versatile and user-friendly
• Hand-built in the USA and features high-quality components and construction, ensuring maximum durability and reliability

JHS Legends of Fuzz Plugin Pedal

The JHS Pedals version of the Jordan Boss Tone is called the Smiley, and it captures the unique sound of the original plug-in effect in a more practical stompbox format. The Smiley features controls for Volume, Tone, and Contour, allowing players to dial in the perfect amount of fuzz and adjust the EQ to their liking. With its bright yellow enclosure and iconic smiley face graphic, the Smiley is a tribute to one of the most innovative and influential fuzz circuits in history.

Key Specs

• Replicates the iconic fuzz circuit of the Jordan Boss Tone
• EQ allows you to dial in and hone the tone of the effect Designed to capture the unique character and tone of the original circuit while also offering modern features and upgrades to make it more versatile and user-friendly
• Hand-built in the USA and features high-quality components and construction, ensuring maximum durability and reliability

About JHS Legends of Fuzz Collection

Historic. Rare. Legendary.

The Legends of Fuzz Collection is based off four of the most iconic fuzz stompboxes in history. At JHS Pedals, fuzz pedals have been in their lineup for over a decade. They have designed original circuits, replicated classics, and we have seen the trend of fuzz popularity come and go. The "Legends Of Fuzz'' series is their tribute to the most important fuzz circuits ever made.

It is their way of ensuring that the stories of these effects live on in the music that you are going to make. From the earliest days of fuzz in the mid-60's London scene to the 1990's ex-Soviet military factories that brought the Big Muff back to life, fuzz tells a story, and that story includes guitarists just like you. There is nothing more primitive than plugging your guitar into a vintage fuzz circuit; it is raw, untamed, and so pure that it pushes the boundaries of what your instrument can accomplish. Plug into a fuzz and plug into sixty years of beautifully broken sound.