Face-melting Octave Fuzz with a Classic Pedigree
From the JHS Legends of Fuzz series of vintage-inspired fuzz pedals, the Supreme octave fuzz pedal is a loving tribute to the Univox Super-Fuzz, one of the most idiosyncratic fuzz boxes of the 1960s and '70s. Propelled into the spotlight by the Who’s Pete Townshend, the Univox Super-Fuzz became a staple tone heard on numerous classic tracks, which has found favor with contemporary groups like the Black Keys and the White Stripes. Based on JHS Founder Josh Scott’s extremely rare 1972 black and gray unit, the Supreme layers in a high octave above the distorted signal that slices through the air like a samurai sword. Not for the faint of heart, the Supreme is as gnarly as a fuzz box gets, overflowing with an aggressiveness that makes it perfect for blistering lead work. When they want to melt the face of every listener in the room, guitarists at Sweetwater smash on an octave fuzz. And, the JHS Supreme is one of the most brutal specimens we’ve ever heard — it’s a must-have for guitarists who like their music loud and unforgiving.
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A faithful reproduction with some new tricks
Like its predecessor, the Supreme is a 2-knob wonder with Volume and Expand controls for cranking up the fuzz to ear-splitting levels. But the Supreme also has a couple of unique tricks up its sleeve: a JHS Mode button that accentuates the octave-up effect, along with a mid-boost and a bump in gain, and a Tone button for cutting the mids and reining in the Supreme’s attack. Like all the Legends of Fuzz pedals, the Supreme is housed in a stunning custom wedge-shaped bent-metal enclosure with throwback knobs and full-metal badge plates — an old-school look to match its old-school tone.
The JHS Legends of Fuzz Series
According to JHS founder Josh Scott, the invention of fuzz pedals was one of the most significant events in the history of the electric guitar and popular music. JHS has been creating innovative fuzz boxes for over a decade, but this time around, they’ve chosen to pay tribute to the great fuzz boxes of the past. The JHS Legends of Fuzz series features period-accurate re-creations of some of the most famous fuzz circuit designs of all time, with a few JHS-exclusive twists. As these original fuzz pedals have become increasingly rare, prices of working units on the collectors’ market have skyrocketed, making them inaccessible to most players. Now, with JHS’s Legend of Fuzz pedals, players from all walks of life will be able to enjoy these storied tone machines and experience the magic of some of the finest fuzz boxes ever produced.
JHS Supreme Octave Fuzz Pedal Features:
- Faithful rendition of a classic 1970s octave fuzz
- Layers a high octave-up note over the distorted signal
- Straightforward fuzz box with Volume and Expand controls
- JHS Mode button accentuates the octave-up effect and provides a mid-boost and volume boost
- Tone button cuts the mids and reins in attack
- Housed in a custom wedge-shaped bent-metal enclosure
- Vintage-style knobs and full-metal badge plate
- Optional battery power for authentic vintage operation
