The JHS Hard Drive is the first attempt in the fifteen-year history of JHS to create a complete and respectable modern distortion pedal that is not based on a previous circuit or a classic topology. In 2016, they started exploring pedals, then amplifiers, and after exploring the typical circuit paths, they finally decided to start from scratch. Eight years later, the pedal is finished and ready to take the guitarist to the next level. The Hard Drive delivers more power and aims to go further than any gain or distortion they've released so far.
A new approach to achieving high-gain distortion in a pedal format, the Hard Drive features cascading gain stages and a strong limiter circuit, followed by a class AB amplifier section that drives a 'mid-range' EQ and Baxandall bass and treble controls. With its generous external controls, the Hard Drive allows you to shape everything from a tube amplifier crunch to an authentic wall of distortion that can easily cut through any stage or studio mix.

The Hard Drive holds a special place in JHS history as the final design work of our former chief engineer, Cliff Smith. The prototype and design were completed just a few weeks before his passing in 2021.

• Volume control to adjust the overall pedal volume
• Mid frequency control to adjust which mid-range frequencies are boosted or cut by the mid control
• Drive control to adjust the amount of distortion
• Bass, mid, and treble controls
• Power supply: 9 V DC center negative power adapter

About JHS Pedals

JHS was founded in 2007 by Joshua Heath Scott, who used his initials for branding. Josh began this journey by modifying BOSS pedals for himself and his friends. Soon after, he started developing his own circuits, such as the Morning Glory: one of his first pedals, based on the Marshall Bluesbreaker, which is still in production today. Over time, Josh has built a passionate team, placing JHS at a prominent position in the world of guitar effects worldwide.