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The Internet’s busiest pedal nerd Josh Scott joins Sweetwater’s Don Carr for an awesome look at Josh’s eclectic pedalboard. Curious about how many pedals are actually in the JHS Show space? Want to know how turning 40 has changed Josh’s pedal preferences? Josh shares more than just that: he also covers his pedalboard philosophy (spoiler: it’s simpler than you may think!) plus amp, pick, and pickup preferences, useful tips for gain stacking, and more. Check it out!
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[@sweetwater]

Josh is back for another edition of WOYPB, and he’s brought some surprising choices! Check out more WOYPB here 👉 kzbin.info/aero/PLlczpwSXEOybrnnc_tsyslzlKznYFcwyp

[@tylerhisko4666]

Josh Scott, owner of a extremely successful pedal company, playing a squier. You can’t get more genuine than that. Love this guy

[@MRDOZEDOFF420]

This dude is just so real.

[@segueoyuri]

@@MRDOZEDOFF420 he's incredible. He looks like the most NPC American ever born, but he's great. And he plays good too.

[@2000WTube]

True!

[@sidownes]

… and it sounds great, that should say a lot to all of us 😊

[@segueoyuri]

@@sidownes if the glorious Bad Monkey thing didn't say it loud enough already lol

[@jonathonrich8061]

The Polytune sounds incredible.

[@jonathonrich8061]

@@AzathothsAlarmClock Thanks for making me laugh.

[@enriquesuarez226]

It’s so transparent

[@terrybanks5063]

@@AzathothsAlarmClock awesome 😆

[@jordankootenayguitar]

Hahaha… almost as good as the TU-2 hey?

[@kierenmoore3236]

When he engages it - and it mutes his playing - it’s just pure sonic bliss … … …

[@gregmize01]

Josh is a true historian. His channel is a great resource on pedal history!

[@SS-gx7tg]

Josh = Pedal Yoda

[@smelltheglove2038]

I’d totally watch the pick episode they were mulling over.

[@bobibobik5903]

is his semi history, with a lot of fake data. But who cares, right ?

[@fw3784]

Not only that, but his honesty is refreshing.

[@sparkeysparkit1774]

Whats his channel name?

[@mookiiieeee]

You always can trust a man who doesn’t only use his own companies pedals on his board

[@russhay422]

@Tong Zou pretty sure I got the last one he ever sold. It’s a great pedal!

[@samringwald]

Josh spends 90% of his time on his channel talking about other pedals. The guy JUST LOVES PEDALS. He also has the best Univibe explainer video out there.

[@Stoffe958]

He is one of the few who doesnt seem to only be in the business to make money. His passion for pedals really shines through.

[@bobibobik5903]

I mean he only have a few of His pedals, and another 1/3 are ruined with His mods. Amazing. JHS is God, let pray now.

[@-Pol-]

@@Stoffe958 I've noticed his pedals creeping into the JHS show a little bit more these days but it's not in your face. These are tough times and he has a company and staff to support so I can forgive a little bit more self promotion. Josh established his integrity a long time ago for me.

[@analogpixel]

6:08 JHS Morning Glory (6:17 Polytune 3 Mini) 10:16 Klon KTR 14:20 JHS 1966 Special 15:28 Land Devices Domino 17:02 JHS Prestige 18:06 Analog Man Beano Boost 20:02 JHS Warble-Tron 22:43 Electro-Harmoix Pitch Fork 26:09 Boss CE-2 28:39 Milkman F-Stop 30:03 EarthQuaker Devices Dispatch Master 33:41 TC Electronic Flashback X4

[@madjom]

Thank you, darling!

[@fives.]

Doing the lord's work

[@aeromac6440]

Your a hero

[@bridgestreetdesign]

Jeez Louise - that’s a lot of pedals. I have only one and it’s not really a pedal, just a switch.

[@fishchips5121]

big thanks!

[@reiddillashaw2383]

I would definitely be one of the twelve people to watch a video about guitar picks...as long as it's hosted by Josh Scott. He has the ability to make the most mundane topics interesting, and entertaining.

[@family-accountemail9111]

It's gonna happen ! But it will be 12 thousand!

[@malcolmgordon2988]

I’ll make it 13!

[@malcolmgordon2988]

I’ll make it 13!

[@simonjenkin]

can't wait for Plectrum! The Musical

[@smelltheglove2038]

Heck yeah. Im a huge fan of fender celluloid picks. There is definitely a difference from the tortex dunlop picks.

[@philczternastek8760]

Josh Scott is the hero we deserve in these troubled times. He loves guitar pedals like we should all love each other.

[@squirelova1815]

Bravo! We should cherish one another like an Electric Mistress, or something like that.

[@CFChristian]

Bro, Jesus is a thing.

[@Coggler101010]

@@CFChristian bro, let us have this. Not everything has to be about your savior.

[@CFChristian]

@@Coggler101010 I change my reply. Do you know how many times I've heard "x person is the hero we need right now in these tough times." in some whiny voice? There's about 6 different types of comments in a KZbin video and this is one of them. So like, pick one. And it's Sept. 2002. Times are just fine.

[@philczternastek8760]

@@CFChristian Josh even loves the cheap pedals that take market share away from him. He had genuine love for his adversary & both sees their value & refuses to call them his enemy. Bro, Josh is a thing.

[@maxhocks2006]

Josh is a great pedal maker, great historian, and super funny. But I think people don’t talk about how good and versatile of a guitarist he is. He plays clean, dirty, and emulates all kinds of different styles. Sure he’s not one of the greatest of all time or a virtuoso shredder. But the man can play. He could be a solid guitarist in almost any cover band or most touring bands. That is wild.

[@ryangunwitch-black]

Dude. He shreds. I love his playing.

[@jaysharpESQ]

Me too!!

[@2000WTube]

Honestly shredding bores my ears

[@MoncoField]

Although i agree with you about Josh being versatile, are there really guitar players who can't play both clean and dirty? Cause ive yet to see one

[@shayeasy]

josh really is one of the funniest people on youtube. and i learned a lot - thank you both for taking the time!

[@xxitz_pr0gxx631]

His delivery is God tier.

[@DeadWhiteButterflies]

I actually genuinely love the look of that Squire jazz. Beautiful finish.

[@tonyhill2318]

Good lord...is that what it is?? I was thinking it was some custom deal... I love how that thing looks. Oh ok, he just talked about it.

[@tomcoryell]

My wife has a jillion guitars and her favorite one is her Squire Jazzmaster.

[@bluehole6019]

I’ve considered buying one and swapping the pickguard for a white one, I love the body color but not so much the gold lol

[@bassyey]

Agree. That has to be custom finish? What retail model has this if it's not custom?

[@bluehole6019]

@@bassyey Nope! it’s the Squier 40th anniversary Jazzmaster (Vintage Edition) in seafoam green

[@collisw8302]

It's hard to express how much good Josh has done for the guitar world. What a legend.

[@wiscodavid]

The reasons why this video is forcing me to shop for a JHSPedal: The sense of humor of Gary Shandling. The Pedal knowledge of a fun history professor. The "matter of fact" common sense wisdom a big brother. And his pedals sound amazing yet he loves everyone else's pedals too... I want to work for this guy!!!

[@frod79]

Gary Shandling.... wow you nailed it! Just scrolling through and you confirmed what was noodling through my brain re: his personality type/humor.

[@MarsCapone]

@@frod79less teeth

[@sierragold]

I love Josh. His KZbin JHS pedals channel is pure gold!

[@robertkeene7909]

I’m very happy someone else remembers how good the Third Eye Blind “Blue” guitar sound is !

[@DickNargie]

Kevin Cadogan is phenomenal and the tone and playing on that album are incredible.

[@robertkeene7909]

@@DickNargie totally agree! Great chords and filagree in every song. Plus the first album too, of course 🏆

[@ashleybrooks985]

As always it's Josh's honesty and humour about guitar and pedal culture that keeps us watching, it's so addictive.

[@TheMetal750]

Could just watch Josh talk about his stuff for hours the jhs pedal channel is awesome. Defo a binge worthy place to be. Honest,funny, and someone who builds the whole industry out of love not simply his own brand to grow wealth.

[@archiiebarrett]

Josh, you're a hero and we all love you. Never stop being you.

[@FAIRWEATHER_MUSIC]

The ageless Don Carr and the absolute best guitar pedal peddler in the history of guitar pedals! Great episode!

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

I love this guy. His sense of humor is only surpassed by his knowledge. And for the record, picks are a huge part of your playing and sound. I too was like "just gimme something pick shaped" and I was happy. I found a titanium pick shaped like a standard Fender pick. It was $10 each. WHAT? Lemme see that thing. Now, it's the only pick I will play with. I keep one in my wallet, one in my car and one in my bag and one in my pocket. They're so good!

[@user-zv7lm8uk7h]

His son is eric frein, from PA. So he has to have a sense of humour...

[@joshbabbitt9243]

@G huh? Heck are you talking about? 😆

[@WilmarBoer]

This is probably the best both entertaining and informative pedalboard video I've ever seen. Nice!

[@comeonin76]

That Jazzmaster is absolutely killing it

[@SS-gx7tg]

Josh is awesome, such a humble dude and puts so much attention and spotlight on other brands. I got into pedals through his channel and still think his channel is the best asset for learning about pedals and the history of brands and different styles of effects. Great video here! Morning Glory = desert island pedal for me

[@ethermod307]

Very inspiring! 13 years ago I went to my local guitar shop and compared my true analogue Carbon Copy with all the available digital delays back in that day and the Flashback was the king. I bought the x4 version immediately when it came out and it's been on my studio since then, I use it daily. The perfect combo of nice/simple delays, 3 presets, tap tempo and a looper with simple functions. I literally use it in almost all my projects, including many experimental electronic music ones.

[@tomhanley1]

The amount of helpful information Josh gives in this video is astounding. Thanks for having him on!

[@pierreschnehage8152]

First time I encounter Josh... my God. Superb humour, unaffected, genial in his approach to guitar, pedals and how he paints music with pedals... singular man!

[@ZackSeifMusic]

Josh owns almost every pedal ever to exist, so you know his personal board has some of the sweetest pieces of gear on the market.

[@TheRealcdawg22]

I don't put my best stuff on a boad for playing out. I would be devastated if anything got stolen. Some things are irreplaceable.

[@MoncoField]

True, but Josh also loves a ton of pedals that are cheap lol

[@hydrahunter4629]

​@@MoncoFielddidn't he say once that one of his favorite fuzzes was a Behringer Super Fuzz that was, like, $30?

[@MoncoField]

@hydrahunter4629 probably lol. Theres too many cheap pedals that he likes and has recommended

[@scooter5005]

Respect for bringing up many different tones and styles

[@CyberneticArgumentCreator]

Love the walk-through, super entertaining. I think if anyone who shows you their "tone" and it isn't harsh, they haven't played with a live band before. If your tone is "full" and "huge", you probably play in front of your amp in a room alone a lot. It DOES sound great in your room, but everyone eventually has that low end excised for playing with a band, either through pedals or the amp or the mixing board. When Josh is around 18:00 into the video and playing his base tone, stage 1, stage 2 and walking through it, it's HARSH and bright by itself. And I know it would sound awesome in a mix.

[@rickspyder6159]

36:46 ......absolute genius idea. Josh you are so honest. Keep it up.

[@jasonring5231]

Josh has one of my favorite channels. He's one of the few people I don't 2 x's the speed because the information he gives is worth my time to not speed right through.

[@dcthegreatest24]

JHS played a huge role in my pedal knowledge and my current collection, along with That Pedal Show. I love that he loves Radiohead, Jazzmasters, and clean tone.

[@KnapfordMaster98]

-spends several minutes talking about picking hand placement along the strings for the right sound -explains every pedal having a musical purpose, and treating some as their own instruments -never mentions wood types having an effect this is the way, boys and girls. this man gets it.

[@devinftf]

Don Carr is chill as hell. He gives me vibes of someone’s youngest aunt who lets you try beer as long as you don’t tell your mom.

[@theoversouls]

LOL true!

[@Hasselblad9999]

I had no idea how excellent a guitarist Josh is. The man kicks butt.

[@algrundau9441]

Josh's Channel is a GEM!!!....It is like a free information Center on how pedals are built, what they are ect...and DESPITE having his own company openly praises other companies products, new and old, expensive and inexpensive....He is very Unique, informative and highly entertaining.....(and NO I did not get paid by Josh to type any of the above....haha).

[@MrJingles021]

So nice to hear that I'm not crazy that I prefer a clean amp and use pedals for gain.

[@ileutur6863]

Yeah me too, I never understood the hype about amp distortion. It feels no different to me than pedal distortion, except for the volume levels needed

[@moonorbust7740]

Don’t matter where the gain comes from so long as it gives you the sound you’re looking for. I’m a big fan of an Orange Rockerverb sound so I went and bought it. I’m also a big fan of the Boss HM2 sound so I went and bought it.

[@maartenstevens9848]

It's really interesting what Josh said about the simplicity of the board. As much simple pedals as possible, no secondary functions you should memorize, no menu diving. It enhances creativity.

[@EnterJustice]

It's why, despite the cost, I prefer a pedalboard over a multifx. Just having all the knobs and switches visible at a glance is key to experimentation. I admit: I have some pedals with secondary functions and where some knobs and switches are labeled 'X', 'A' or '2' (Strymon, Walrus). But there it comes down to just sticking with the same pedals and learning them inside and out. There's no point in having 50 effects pedals if you barely use them.

[@joesikorski4080]

Josh is a very solid, dependable guitar player. Everything he plays is.... right. No matter your technical ability, that's a difficult feat

[@paultaylor2968]

Josh is a legend. I love his show his opinion his enthusiasm and most of all he is a giver of knowledge 1st and a business man second. Thanks josh.

[@BlueberryStinkFinger62]

Michael Fuller of Fulltone is legend and genius

[@nicholasstevenson6164]

even if Josh never changed this board set up... i would watch him break it down weekly

[@rikkousa]

You just framed up the sentiments of many of us…I try to anticipate which little known pedals he decides to elevate to his audience-often growing their value by 25-75% overnight.

[@andrewalderman]

It's cool to hear him talk about the Boss Gigadelay. I love the interface of that one, with the big Boss-style footswitches for the tap tempo, and it sounds good. I use basically one setting, and adjust tempo. Electric, acoustic, and even mandolin. One of my all-time favorites.

[@mikebrodhead]

Guys, this was a treat. Thank you.

[@angrydriver2023]

Josh is one of the most entertaining guys on KZbin.

[@jaymatthews9324]

Josh is the working man's guitarist. Favorite guitar is a tele, playing a Squire through a solid-state amp, doesn't shamelessly shill his own products, doesn't take himself too seriously, and is even wearing a Carhartt shirt

[@mohitrahaman]

I love Josh's for this when he talks about a simple stuff and brings up a parallel analogy or sidestory. Every should get a friend like Josh.

[@arturolinares6565]

21:41 wow thats a great sound!

[@JorgBarrett]

Josh you keep inspiring me, thank you for always being yourself , amazing energy!

[@sinsofthemartyr]

history of guitar picks sounds awesome!

[@halletscove6529]

Absolutely love Josh and his pedals. Thanks for having him on.

[@stellar_cartographer]

I wish I could find more John Scott jams on KZbin, he's an awesome player, super inspirational tones and phrases together

[@mr.k905]

It’s like you have to have almost everything to realize that you need almost nothing. Sometimes it takes the better half of a lifetime to learn this. Big fan of the basics approach to pedalboards here. There are millions of tones you can get out of only a few standard (not rare, not expensive, not eccentric) pedals.

[@annikinstarkiller600]

Don Carr is a treasure. Looks like they're both good friends

[@FransvandenBergeMuziekschuur]

You work great together. I see you both light up about the cynical but allso hilarious humor you share. The layers you can weave. I hope to see you both back very soon.

[@danielhunsinger8017]

How cool would it be to spend an hour talking about pedals one on one with Josh? Especially discussing your pedalboard, your choices and get his opinion on it? I think I just came up with a idea for a KZbin video for them. Subscribers one on one with their pedalboard and Josh helping to improve it

[@carltonlarsen]

So much fun! I have several of those on my board too! Pitchfork, the TC flashback, and I could not live without my polytune. My "more better" pedal that is always on, is a Marshall VibraTrem. All knobs straight up and it is so subtle but just a "better button". I tend to leave my Fender 4-10 bassman pedal most of the time too. The pitchfork is amazing too I agree.

[@grantdickey]

The EDQ Dispatch Master is my all time favorite pedal

[@periloustemple8290]

Just amazed and inspired. You both just make me happy about - well, just everything!!!!

[@spaceshipable]

It's interesting how similar Josh's approach to gain stages is similar to my own. Turns out a little bit and being able to amp it up or down easily is the most useful thing in a live situation

[@ronrumsey3205]

Total epiphany when Josh says "I can take any drive pedal... I just make them all sound the same." I realized that I do that, too! I have purchased/tried so many different drive pedals looking for "my sound" and it's been there all along! Time to thin the herd! LOL!

[@jeffbriggs4268]

Idea for a new pedal Josh:. Reverse Delay. It would sound great at the end of songs. Also, kudos to Don Carr for being so well versed in various musical styles and for conducting this interview! Also, I want to see Josh in a cowboy hat and maybe do a video with best pedals for Westerns.

[@jonnyhafer7376]

ive used an mk2 tonebender for 18 years and its on 100% of the time when i play live. it works for everything

[@MathewsGuitarWorks]

If the Morning Glory and a modded Klon circuit is his go to why the heck hasn’t he made a dual drive with both in one box. He’s got the double barrel (tube screamer/Morning Glory) and the Sweat Tea (jcm800/tube screamer) but no Morning Glory and Klon combo.

[@zynthio]

Because he's true to his word. Supposedly told the maker of the the Klon that he wouldn't make them anymore

[@NobodyNewsNetwork]

8:16 I got that gravity pick with a JHS looper I bought. Best pick ever!!! I can't put it down.

[@hjmhjtmgh3870]

Got that red pick in the jhs reverb pedal box and I started to like it but ima wear it as a medallion 😊

[@TheOsfania]

13:15 "nobody hears it anyway." No truer words have been spoken.

[@StompboxBreakdown]

Definitely going to start using "From Smashmouth to Creed" as an expression and just let people decide what it means in their heart.

[@H-TownAce]

When talking about the cut off switch and Josh said like Tom Morello I said out loud, “NO! ACE FREHLEY!!!”….then my man came through with the shout! Love it lol

[@chrismorris3897]

I'm 50, just started playing Bass! Love it!

[@petergraham9267]

I love that Josh is talking about a gigging rig and gigging tones (like me) and that he's an analogue man, again, like me! As soon as I see an LCD on a pedal, or a bunch of Banks, I walk away.........don't get me wrong, like Josh, I am amazed at what those pedals can do, and amazed at some of the people who play them, but when I'm gigging, an on / off foot switch, and a knob I can turn is all I want or need........they don't get in the way of the playing, for me,

[@hiimawasteoftime8678]

Theoretically Josh is one if not the most informed pedalnerd so this should be the best be pedalboard ever.

[@justincox1685]

Theoretically yes but he's also crazy so....lol

[@hiimawasteoftime8678]

@@justincox1685 yeaah haha

[@lance134679]

I like Josh's approach to building a versatile board, where he's ready for pretty well any gig or jam session. Thanks!

[@MarkJohnsonJams]

Love Josh. I just put the AT+ on my board and it’s perfect. It also happens to be the Sweetwater exclusive black one. Hell yeah killer video.

[@KelsterVonShredster]

This was fantastic! Don Carr is an excellent interviewer.....Josh is hilarious as usual. Thumbs up!

[@sweetwater]

👍👍

[@anthonysablan8650]

Love the Starflyer 59 shoutout! A band everyone ought to check out

[@christophernoia5197]

I have a whammy 4 and yes while it is huge, i love using it in chords more without the glitchyness, especially in ambient settings. If you get a delay infinite repeat going before it, you can play different notes using it. Ive crafted whole parts on my knees playing the whammy with one hand and messing with delay settings in the other. Its also really fun to run it in the effects loops of other pedals.

[@hanhakan3631]

He is so honest and he knows what he wants, that really catched me UP squire thoughts are inspiring for everyone thank you for all my feelings tonight ı felt, ❤

[@xxcelr8rs]

About the best, most logical, versatile pedal board I ever heard. Nice.

[@ITigerbaum]

This is what happens when two men, madly in love, with what they do for a living. Big love going out to you guys. ❤️

[@sjgsteve21]

“I don’t actually use that…. But it’s there!” “If you want it…” “if I want it” is such a vibe hahaha

[@MrPinkfloydian]

Josh is amazing! What a great person. He is always so generous in sharing his knowledge... then it was actually funny to hear him saying about being in the age of wisdom 😂 when this richness of board-wisdom just happened 🤣 We gotta love Josh (very much!) 🫂

[@clemkelly2159]

That warbletron sounded awesome

[@Melchisedec81]

I will watch the episode on picks. I only use V-Picks Screamers and Fred Kelly Slick Pick (large thumb hole heavy)

[@theoforde-stiegler]

I would definitely watch the guitar pick history episode‼️

[@flatgroundtv7097]

It's like a NASA rocket splitting in the sky. What a journey. 😍 Insane stacking methodology. JHS great partnership with sweat water. Josh is a historian with his own pedal company. Can't wait for another two years with a different pedalboard which still a same thing. I never noticed it until you stated it. Actually it's in all of us. Really love your music philosophy. Thank you Professor Josh Scott. 🙏🏽

[@sferguson1130]

My favorite thing about Josh, is how right it sounds, while still being wrong, when he pronounces oatmeal, “ oatmill “ 🤣

[@AndrewAndela]

Don Carr: underrated delight

[@segueoyuri]

less than 10 minutes in and I scrolled the video down twice to like it again, just to see it was already liked lol

[@iclypso]

Oh, Josh is on to talk about pedals. Lemme go ahead and block off the next hour. I love it.

[@itm72]

The amazingness of that The Bends tone just made me rethink my entire board... Cheers Josh! 🍻 😳

[@kevinperry3639]

What a wonderful interview, I thoroughly enjoyed it! And a great video too, thanks for sharing 🤘

[@d3w4yn3]

The coils in that red patch cable slow down the sound, blend all of the bands together, just like the flavors of a mac and cheese congeal together while woozing down radiatore noodles, before rejoining each individual component of sound getting punched through the input jack of the amp. Pedals don't actually work through straight patch cables. At least I don't think they do.

[@mXr118]

This guy is so funny. Definitely my kind of humor. I like his interviews.

[@musiccitybird]

Bring on the history of the pick video! I’m here for it and those other 12 people who will tune in 😂

[@pytheus]

Chronological pedal order (tentative: please correct mistakes): JHS Fuzz face variant> Land Devices Domino (oct up)> TC Polytune mini> JHS Prestige Boost> Analogman BeanO Boost> JHS Morning Glory> KTR drive> JHS Warbletron Vibe> EHX Pitchfork> Boss CE-2> Milkman F-Stop verb+trem> TC Flashback x4> EQD Dispatch Master

[@conorkane4203]

I know for sure the pitchfork was earlier, pre dirt

[@jcm5888]

Was curious as well..........any confirmation?

[@Dungeon_of_Regret]

Hooray for the Dawes shout out! Incredible band, great sounds, great lyrics great songs.

[@bluematrix5001]

Really awesome Interview and Don Carr was excellent, the trick is not to talk to much when you interview somebody, is to allow them to flow in the interview... he did a great job....and Josh is such a cool guy and again so funny!

[@jacksonclowes6041]

genuinely the most informative video ive ever seen

[@jjnolan]

Great fuzz. Looking forward to a possible future release of production version.

[@doc_matter]

That bill and Ted comment about nuno is great! Always teaching something!