These Overdrive Pedals Are Severely Underrated!

Today I'm showing some of what I consider to be underrated overdrives. Some may agree, some may disagree... but either way you should check these out! In the comments tell me what your favorite drive I showed today was, if you want to see a Barber episode, and what you think about Arcade Fire's the Suburbs!

Josh's guitars in this episode are a Nash S model and a Bilt Relevator.

Check out the gear in this and past episodes here:

Gear in this episode:
0:23 Boss DD-200
1:04 TC Electronic Cinders
1:55 Fender MTG: LA
3:05 Source Audio L.A. Lady
5:09 Analog Alien Bucket Seat
6:16 Strymon Riverside
8:20 Cusack Music Screamer
9:57 Greer Amps The Southland
10:06 Greer Amps Lightspeed
11:12 Ibanez TS-9
11:17 Seymour Duncan 805
11:25 Seymour Duncan Forza
12:56 MXR Sugar Drive
14:07 Barber Gain Changer
14:31 Barber LTD
16:04 JHS Pedals Charlie Brown
16:14 Walrus Audio 385
16:25 Keeley 1962
16:32 Mojo Hand FX Magpie
16:47 Fulltone Fulldrive 1

Record Time:
Arcade Fire - The Suburbs

Josh’s record player is by U-Turn Audio:

#jhs #thejhsshow #overdrivepedals

[paroblynn]

I can’t get over how positive this dude is and how he’s always talking about other brands and being so supportive in general. Just seems like a dude you could geek out with.

[its_just_berk]

Josh's forever vibe: "buy pedals. i'd prefer you bought JHS pedals. but just buy pedals."

[nanideckard]

You gotta love Josh, seriously. Owner of his own pedal maker company and he reviews and praises more other brands and pedals than his own.

[loofonme]

Yes, please do a video on/with Barber. I owned several LTD’s over the years, sold them and then picked up the Gain Changer SR. It’s my always on pedal and sits in front of my Double Barrel. Love it.

[Stratking]

The JHS Show needs to be nominated for an Academy, Emmy, or some type of award.. my favorite show these days. Any show that leaves me wanting to play guitar and mess with my pedals gets two thumbs up from me

[erictoniaschwab]

Josh, I’m not the kind of guy who goes out of my way for a brand of pedal. But when I can afford it I’m absolutely going to buy a JHS pedal, most likely the PG-14. I know how you hear this a bunch, but I love your positivity and your willingness to praise other companies. It’s a rare thing.

[mcminimethec]

How the heck did I get addicted to watching this guy ? Why do I love guitar pedals so much ? But more important, why would I buy pedals from anyone else ? This guy knows what he's talking about and spends the time to share his knowledge. How wonderful ! But now I need to buy one of everything he makes. Awesome !!!!

[WolfGuitarsandGear]

I’d like to see a Barber episode. As for other underrated od, the mad professor Sweet Honey never gets any love.

[SnitchScapes]

The "LA Lady" Actually came from a film also named "LA Lady". A journey through the thoughts and memories, the obsessions and the disappointments of those who loved and pursued a woman called Los Angeles. The LA Lady pedal in the most parallel sense embodies various characters of drives in a span of 50 years. Yeah. Correct. I made that up.

[brucemorris]

The only reason Barber ODs are “underrated” is cuz you can’t possibly overrate them. Definitely need an episode all to themselves

[leftchicago]

Yes, do a Barber episode. As far as I know, he was the first pedal maker to put a blend on a compressor pedal with the Tone Press. Pretty soon that became the norm. For that alone he warrants an episode.

[MikeNascimbeni]

LOVE the "Fight Club"-style flash frame of the super rare Blue Klon!! Hahaha, kudos to the editor!!!

[Kothag]

Met David Barber several times when I worked at a shop in Baltimore. Such a great guy. So knowledgeable. One of those people that understands what professional musicians want and need. The Tone Press is example #1 of why he needs to be better know.

[spiltmilk]

"It's really good so prepare to like it." You're my favorite pitch man.

[DoubleDguitar]

Bring on Barber. I am from his area and know a couple people that work for him. So cool to hear you talk about him that way.

[DavidRFIT]

I believe your Boss/JHS Angry Driver is a hugely underrated overdrive. I just bought one and it really blew me away. I consider it one of the best 2 or 3 Boss pedals ever and I'm dead serious. I'm not saying the Angry Driver is unknown to most, but it is SO good it deserves much more exposure and it needs to be held in the highest regard. 100% honest.

[tannerrichardson]

Josh is the Chef John of the pedal world and it's incredible.

[tpedroso]

Great recommendations as always, Josh. +1 on that Barber episode. Been playing all versions of his LTD series (including the Gain Changer) since 2014 and have yet to find a better drive. He deserves all the love he gan get

[kurtwuerfele]

Josh - a couple of things: First, this is a show; even my wife likes it! Second, doing a show on Barber would be great; I've used his stuff in the past, and he is certainly one of the most underrated builders out there; I'd love to hear his story. Third, I'm glad you threw the Fulltone Fulldrive on the list - my only suggestion would have been to make it the Fulldrive 3, as it has to be the biggest bang-for-your-buck overdrive out there! Thanks again for the great show!

[jonlohrenz]

“Will this video make these pedal’s prices go up?”
....no but the price of blue paint is about to skyrocket.