JHS Pedals has a new 3 Series model, the Pherb. It blends phaser and reverb into one pedal and was their answer to a fan-driven internet meme attack.
Contents – Pherb
Why Pherb?
A long-standing joke amongst JHS Pedal fans was how Josh Scott detests the EHX Holy Grail Reverb pedal’s Flerb setting. Flerb is a somewhat unusable flanger-and-reverb setting on that effect.
Therefore, they started making memes about a JHS Flerb pedal. Now, JHS Pedals has their answer: the Pherb! Just this one is a 3 Series $99 effect and combines phaser and reverb into one pedal instead.
I’d suggest you watch the official video below for the full story, as it is pretty geeky and only interesting to pedal fans. As for whether or not it sounds any good, well, it certainly sounds unique!
I kind of like it, but I think it has limited use for most players, and will suit people who like, for example, shoegaze.
3 Series Shenanigans
This new 3 Series model has three controls, including Mix, Speed, and Length. The phaser is based on a 4-stage phaser, think MXR Phase 90 style, and according to JHS, the reverb is dark, moody, and lo-fi.
There is also a Break switch that adds an asymmetric bitcrusher to destroy the sound. As it is part of their affordable 3 Series range of effects, it could be worth a punt, as it is listed at only $99.
It runs from a standard 9 V external power supply, so it is easy to add to most pedalboards.
Availability
The JHS Pedals 3 Series Pherb pedal is available now at Thomann and Sweetwater. It could be perfect for anyone into ambient noise and shoegaze, etc.
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