How We Make JHS Pedals! (Plus Giveaways)

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[@sublimingmule6356]

My relationship with most of my siblings isn't very good, and I'm super glad to see Nick and Belle get along so well. It always warms my heart when I see siblings interacting like you guys do.

[@billgreen4592]

In a nerdy way this was fun for me. I worked at Harman (DOD, Digitech, etc.) for a long time. It is fun to see how all y'all do this. It reminds me of the early days, before we automated almost everything. By the end of my time there, 2002, all of our boards were populated in house by automation. Our "pot and wire" department kept doing less and less hand wiring as the products evolved. And ultimately much was outsourced. But, way back when, we did things more like you all do. It wasn't as efficient, but it was arguably more fun. For years we prided ourselves on our sound test department, where each pedal would be played one at a time with a real guitar by a real guitarist, but that mostly went away and was replaced by automated testers. Josh has spent time documenting our company, but mostly from the standpoint of David, John and Tom Cram. But we, like you guys have a fun history of moving from David's garage to "Riley Lane, (fact: Tom Cram's current shop is a couple of blocks away from the original Reily Lane building.) then to Vine Street, and ultimately to Sandy Parkway (which was a huge two story facility). Another fun fact that is cringy in retrospect; we used to do board stuff and solder at Riley and then truck those the few block to Vine Street for pot and wire, sound test and shipping. It was a long time ago in a galaxy far far away, It was sad to see DOD go away. Although I never did any of the actual assembly, it was really fun to watch those "artists" work their magic.

[@sparks2spare782]

Thanks for the products you built! I was a loyal DOD customer. Supra Distortion was first pedal I bought in 1990. Still have it along with Classic Fuzz, American Metal and Flanger as well as EQ rack unit for my home recording setup. The Classic Fuzz into a Vox AC15 is magic!!

[@vikingbluesbreaker729]

This is an official petition: more bell. She made the show, and it was a great episode. How is she not a regular?

[@charlesrense5199]

Because she's busy making pedals, unlike lazy slobs like Nick, Addison and most especially Josh!

[@sailorr4287]

The Bell (or Belle?)… Show! Yes, please.

[@vikingbluesbreaker729]

The nicks sister show!

[@robertjaymes2757]

Agreed! She was the best part in the musical!! Oh and that rap!

[@j.justinzimmerman9836]

No way. She’s over the top - ALL the time. Nerves maybe? Couldn’t take much. I was out @ 4:27 ! JJZ…(°¿.°`)

[@mikemorrisonmusic]

Nick, Belle and all, I didn’t get to comment during the livestream, but I wanted to let you know how much I appreciate JHS pedals and all you do. You guys rock!

[@johndelves9331]

Super good episode. Build all my own pedals for fun and function. Tried several times to make my own reliable delay but after 3 failures said screw it. Finally got a JHS Series 3 Delay. So happy. It's OK now.

[@chrisjw5]

This was a phenomenal episode. Loved it. More behind the scenes would be very welcomed.

[@devilsdoorbell]

This was great. I'm here for the BTS/process videos like this. It's interesting to see how production on a large scale works, and how it evolved over the years, with firsthand commentary from people who do it. Also learning about the tools like the knob wrench and the iron settings.

[@saculsheet]

the cost is about $3.45 and people pays $200, robots made the complete circuit in china.

[@umasoundil9608]

You gotta appreciate the amount of work and effort JHS put in their fun marketing. I love it.

[@kchas369]

This video should be shown to all Harvard MBA students to see a real-world discussion of what "economies of scale" actually looks like. Seeing how the pedal assembly process changes as you are able to scale up is fascinating. Also, I really like my 3 Series Flanger; it's my fifth JHS pedal.

[@milo3270]

As an engineer by day and a guitar pedal nerd by night, this video was a great way to unwind the day while hanging out with my friends at JHS. Thanks guys!

[@widmer64]

Awesome episode! Loved Belle giving her take of the production, loved hearing and seeing the evolution of the inner workings of pedals! Thank you!!!!

[@dustybeta4055]

Being a guitarist that works in electronics assembly, I totally loved this one and wish it was two or three times as long. I’m sure you guys understand that you are getting a lot of people into pedal building with this show.. keep the process videos coming! Let’s get a parts procurement episode 😁

[@martin_gemme]

Big thanks to JHS repair team , they fixed my MG and send it back to me (Canada) in 5 business days !!

[@esatnik]

This is amazing. More companies should be like yours. Cheers to the assembly line.

[@LucasFrancisco-uv6xv]

Robot made circuit?

[@bonnaroobanzai7521]

This was a great episode. Always great to see the process behind such a great product. From starting out in a basement making 16 pedals a week to 1600 pedals a week is amazing, with the same dedication to quality and always improving. The operation has grown over the years but they never forget where they came from, they even know the names of the repair techs.

[@taylortronic]

i am an electronics assembler at a pcb mftr in san luis obispo (big up, ernie ball). love the show and i listen and solder allday. thanks for the nuts and bolts view! reflow, my friends. reflow. keep yr tips tinned, taylortronic

[@livingthedream137]

One of my favorite episodes ever. Fascinating. I wish it was longer.

[@harrisfrankou2368]

When you are better than a comedy show and the science channel with better talent. JHS is just too good

[@ArrakisOCE]

What an incredible team! Love the positive attitudes towards their work.

[@violinmiata]

Belle talking about the Mini Foot, I have an early one from 10/4/11 signed “MFF” DB11. There is a crazy amount of yellow wire spaghetti’ed on the inside. 3M tape on the back of the board and a silly amount of hot glue near and around the LED. Hand stamped. I love it. It sounds great!!!

[@williamknell864]

A 775° soldering iron is like a pizza oven in a pencil point.

[@LucasFrancisco-uv6xv]

They just put the robot made circuit in to the case, then instal the knobs... and ready.

[@ZRobertson91]

I would love more behind the scenes stuff! And a personal tour next time I'm up in KC 😉

[@rhinohino]

Great show. How about a "Walk-thru" of the production floor? Maybe some inter- action with the assembly techs. As well.

[@Rarebirdeffects]

This is the type of episode I love the most. Thanks guys!

[@TVicc]

Belle ruled. Hey Belle, keep 'em "behind the scenes" episodes comin'!!!

[@macsarcule]

I would so love to see more of this kind of thing. So into this information. Would love to see the actual assembly of a single pedal start to finish, nice and close up to clearly see each step.

[@pastordnepr]

Guys you are so ridiculously fing amazing. And your attitude is something that makes me want any of your pedal

[@trevorus]

I have an OG Panther Cub, and I love it. Had your guys service it and do the 1.5 update, and they changed my jacks and switches to keep it rocking.

[@nuclearcharlie6867]

Love seeing and hearing the nuts and bolts of what JHS does with so much love. Would love a open tour of the building inside and out where everything is in relation to the who;e story Thanks for a great presentation

[@TheDilligan]

You guys need girls on the show more often. Also love the idea of you guys just featuring more members of the team on the show.

[@robertjaymes2757]

Can we just take a brief moment and tip our cap to the 7th player award winner/ unsung hero of the JHS team/ the comedic relief of the show…… (drum roll) 🥁 🪘 NICK!! Thank you for being you sir!

[@SirLoinMagroin]

Even my neighbors love the JHS little black amp box sitting upon my Marshall. So much so that they chipped in and bought one for my other Marshall. Just so I can keep one on each amp at all times. How neighborly is that ! And the local police love it too !

[@PooNinja]

Assemblers they make dreams into reality and they put it in a box just for you! 🤘🏽Praise the assemblers!! 🤘🏽

[@PooNinja]

Soo you’re hiring?

[@Prettynoise]

What a great episode. Now I want to build pedals. I used to work at Bell Telephone way back in the day and must have done over 100,000 solder joints.

[@antipusrises]

As an avid DIYer, this stuff is straight up gold for me.

[@simonpark843]

I was waiting for Addison to start levitating - whilst sitting in the lotus position - during that initial prayer section. Another enjoyable video.

[@TheAaron3dg]

Great video, glad to hear from everyone! Nick is becoming more and more confident on camera, awesome to see.

[@caseyholford]

Love this one for so many reasons. Super funny and super interesting. Really respect the work you all put in through the years. Bell please do more JHS show! (Ps - Just got a Panther Cub and appreciate your sacrifice!)

[@sublimingmule6356]

I'm so glad you have the sound bites from the regular show on a soundboard! I love it so much

[@CodenameCuervo]

Original concepts and ideas are usually from the ground up starting small with big dreams and even bigger creative outcomes! You guys are thee best pedal makers on the planet and bring a huge human element to your art thanks man for your sound!!! 😜🤟

[@CodenameCuervo]

Thanks again guys!!! 😉

[@timmungenast]

"Pedals are very powerful... and mysterious." Truth spoken, yes.

[@ChrisSkinner1]

This was really cool to get an inside look at what goes into these. Thanks for making this.

[@MichaelSchuerig]

This was fascinating. Including the blissful self-taylorisation.

[@LittrellyK]

My favorite episode so far! Thanks for taking us behind the scenes.

[@gregmetzler6828]

Nick and Belle together made the episode- you can imagine them as teenagers. A great look inside what it takes to make the pedals we love. Thank you for posting this! I actually ordered the knob alignment tool!

[@jerryyeaaah15]

Belle‘s voice just make my day😂

[@lanedebbie]

Great episode! Too bad I didn’t watch it live because I knew the Packrat answer. I really enjoy the normal JHS shows, but the behind the scenes ones I find especially fun. Maybe you can do one on circuit design or a companion to this one where you actually follow a pedal through every stage in the actual workshop. Another fun one could be about secret messages on the circuit board. I opened up my Packrat (just the back cover) and see the little messages printed on the board. But again - very interesting show today.

[@oldmanzen6682]

Loved this! Also, Belle needs to be on more episodes.

[@41DegreesSouth]

+1 Belle is a natural

[@byff69]

Fresh faces definitely invigorate the group dynamic. Belle is a hoot.

[@bradsmithstudios8881]

The thought of sitting at a station, soldering the same circuit…over and over…all day, seems like pure joy.

[@hedbngr18]

There is a noticeable absence of carbonated beverages in this episode.

[@Adventuresingearland]

What a delight. The beating heart of this company is a joy to behold. Thanks for sharing, team. Maybe the boss could turn up and say hi sometime instead of whiling away his days driving a solid gold Klone shaped car all the time, but hey, you guys can't change that can you. 😘

[@m.a.6478]

As an electronics technician by trade I can soooo relate to what you do. I appreciate my Sweet Tea even more now! You're just awesome!

[@stevemcqueen1968]

Amazing that Nick has a cool sister 😮

[@leeoffender8406]

I liked working in manufacturing, it was always fun. It's like they could be 50 yo pillars of the community outside the place, but once immersed in a manufacturing environment, they invariably revert to the antics of 8th grade shop class.

[@spothra8862]

Addison doing Jean Ralphio's "the worrrrst" almost made me spit water on my screen

[@williamknell864]

You should develop delay pedal called the "Please Stand By."

[@charlesrense5199]

So like five minutes of delay time?

[@thedeadxtras9927]

Thanks guys great informative show and content and is great to see how the business has evolved, grown and how the assembly and production has changed over the years to save you time, money and improve your range from day one till now. Nice one keep up the great work.

[@gregrandallbtsr03]

Great episode. Would love to see more behind the scenes. JHS is the best!

[@donaldsimpson2237]

Don't forget the most important element: the red 1.5mm Gravity pick with JHS logo (and shredded brown paper)!

[@ektopia]

This was one of my fave episodes. Really interesting, great energy and fun. The addition of Belle was perfect. Strangely, Belle reminds me more of Joshua (not Josh) than Nick!

[@jhspedals]

Belle and I (Joshua) are basically besties. We have similar interests and vibes. We both like dirt, Kathleen Edwards, making fun of Josh, Molchat Dolma, magic, etc.

[@ektopia]

@@jhspedals ahh, well that explains it!

[@timchalmers1700]

"Let's talk about putting knobs on pedals." >>> Made me laugh!

[@evilnudibranch]

I only play hand cut wire. Machine cut wire doesn't sound as good.

[@charlesrense5199]

You're making the two JHS pedals I have! Minifoot and Morning Glory. Now I guess I need an Emperor...

[@DWLImages]

I've been geeking out on how you build these creations!!! Thanks for making this episode!!!

[@BadChizzle]

I want a Color Box, but the $$$ !!! But I understand the reasoning. Cool video. I’ve built myself some pedals at home, but never on this level of madness. Wow! Love you guys, Chuk

[@JeffSmithbureau13]

This episode made me want to work at JHS. And only partly so I could school Josh at break basketball (I can't actually school anyone anymore but a guy can dream)

[@shorerocks]

Strange. I have only the AT, but JHS manages to give these videos a family feel. Must be the nice people. Anyhow, I really enjoyed this one. Cheers from Germany

[@santiagovanegas3812]

Belle is awesome! Gotta bring her back on the show more often!

[@seansebourn8929]

Love this! More build process/behind the scenes stuff and more Belle, please!

[@touchthesun2448]

That miniature snake stick scares me... do I have to worry about snakes in my JHS pedals?

[@TheSutts12]

“So good at knobbing pedals” at this point I was a silly teen again and sniggered

[@NewFalconerRecords]

Fnarr Fnarr

[@iSAAConrad]

With a multiple choice question, every additional option roughly doubled the time it takes to make a decision. Re: assembly line stuff

[@abnzg]

New brainkilling drinking game: drink every time Nick says "like"

[@rogertinker1813]

Great great episode , I'm 63 and recently retired. If I was 20 years younger I would move to Missouri andc

[@ChuckLopez]

BELL

[@themaninthesuitcase]

Love seeing how the sausage is made, going to have to get the knob tool as I've lost so much time to aligning knobs.

[@reven923]

Great episode. This was fun to watch and take part in even after the fact.

[@bitronicc1887]

This looks like such a fun group to work with.

[@raycochrane3971]

The moustaches, ah the moustaches make the microphones look infectious.

[@timmungenast]

This opening is so very full of awesomeness!

[@drewkoszulinski8065]

yall work so damn hard - Josh should do a Bob's Red Mill and transfer all the company shares to the employees!!

[@zool84]

Hi Mr. JHS, I'd have a question. In a market full of preamps inspired by..., and amps in a box pedals, why is that there are basically no Mesa Mark in a box? Is it such a peculiar and complicated amp to capture? Thanks

[@demonicmachines]

Y'all talking about the Foot Fuzz reminded me why I have a rule against trying to build pedals in a 1590A in my shop😂😂

[@joshuaraysummey7679]

"I have a stinger for this." 😂😂😂😂 ☝️

[@anthonycutt8854]

Nick's box of stings needs to be a pedal itself. Who wouldn't want a rockin' solo ending with a 'Wurdz is hard'?

[@ryantaggart7335]

You guys can probably use some plexiglass or a think sheet aluminum cut a bit larger than the pallet of knobs to comfortably flip it over to get the shell off of em

[@camdudley428]

I loved this!! I would love to see more behind the scenes episodes

[@10100rsn]

Wire lengths... Inch: 2", 2.5", 3", 4", 4.5" cm: 5.08, 6.35, 7.62, 10.16, 11.43 rounded cm: 5, 7, 8, 10, 12

[@dougmurphy1777]

Belle is such a cool chick - more of her in future episodes please!

[@devinmoreno9823]

“Like” is the most used word on this episode . But I still liked this episode

[@chavernac]

OctaBelle is the spirit animal for people who don’t have one 😎

[@neuchigen]

Man, I kinda wish I woulda watched this live! I'm currently taking a design class and I have so many questions! Speaking of, I think I emailed ya a week or two ago about a project but, whatever, man. You guys is bizzy!

[@ross3818]

Any suggestions for a capacitor kit aimed at low voltage audio? BTW another groovy show.

[@legendsofabhaile]

LIFE BEFORE DEATH JOURNEY BEFORE DESTINATION nobody's ever done a book-pedal collab. that'd be epic.

[@tmusik7]

Opening was pure gold

[@theozonechamber5122]

I've got an Alpine Reverb that was having some intermittent issues. When I opened it up to investigate, I found the 9v jack was never soldered, but the wires were still making contact. Now I'm realizing it may just be part of the new Wireless line.

[@pedrova8058]

xD

[@ericfritts5994]

This is why professor farnsworth was so adamant about sharing the assorted lengths of wire he used

[@隠れた]

I’m gonna pretend you made this video from my comment when Facebook asked what kind of videos we liked/wanted from you guys… I will take full credit for blessing everyone with this. Your welcome all

[@jhspedals]

We did

[@robbymayer5987]

This channel is partly responsible for my pedal addiction and my 60lb pedal board lol