In the world of guitar pedals, few events generate more buzz than a limited release from JHS Pedals. And on this particular night, something unexpected happened.
Ross pedals — among the most coveted items in the JHS catalog — sold out in just ten minutes. Three thousand four hundred units. Gone.
Josh Scott, owner of JHS Pedals, could barely contain his disbelief. The company had priced these at just $79. A compressor, a fuzz, and a distortion — all discontinued from the Ross line after this release. The rarity of these pedals would make them collector's items. And yet, within minutes, they were gone.
"I feel like I'm operating the Hubble spacecraft," Scott joked during the live stream. "I have so many things on my desk."
TheRoss Fuzz represented what Scott called "the rarest Ross pedal made period." These came from custom amps and simply didn't exist in prior form. Fewer were made than even the legendary Clon Centaurs — though he quickly added those wouldn't reach that value.
"I cannot express to you how cheap that is," Scott said, barely able to contain his excitement. "$79. Check it out. It's insane."
The Distortion Stays
While most of the Ross line vanished, one item remained: the Ross Distortion. And for those who missed out on the earlier releases, this might be the silver lining.
The Distortion is actually more of an overdrive or boost than a hard clipper. It pairs beautifully with tube amps — pushing them into that sweet spot players crave. At $79, it's become one of the most accessible premium pedals JHS makes.
"People who play a tube amp, I promise you, you will love this," Scott said, demonstrating live for viewers. "It's a wonderful overdrive."
By late evening, only about 260 Distortions remained in stock — selling fast. The price made it impossible to ignore: $79 for a high-quality buffer, metal enclosure, top-mounted jacks.
About JHS Pedals
The sale wasn't just about products. It reflected something deeper about the company behind them.
JHS Pedals is a small business based in Kansas City, Missouri. Roughly 40 employees. They try to pay what Scott calls "the best living wage we can" — an increasingly rare commitment in the guitar pedal industry.
"I wanted it to last," Scott said afterward, still floored. "I didn't think they'd sell out in ten minutes."
The company discussed selling these at higher prices over a longer period. But it felt right to pass them on at $79 — getting inventory out by year's end.
"I'm just super floored and honored that we get to do this," he said, visibly emotional. "It's overwhelming. It's so cool."
Critics might note the discount model works for now, but limited releases create artificial scarcity that some players find frustrating.
Other Deals Still Available
For those who missed the Ross sellout, plenty of other options remained.
The Colorbox Violet — a $450 pedal at $336 during the sale — became one of JHS's most popular releases. The gray colorway was nearly sold out by late evening.
Hard Drive 186 stayed at $149 for two colorways: lead distorted guitar tone, Marshalls, that thick 80s shredder sound. Two hundred units remained.
The Violet and Hard Drive both featured flight delay demos throughout the stream — giving viewers a real sense of what these pedals could do.
"We have discounts on everything else," Scott said. "Get stuff shipped out sooner than later so you don't end up in some backorder situation."
Gift cards were also available with the 25% discount applied — meaning buyers could lock in deals for future use without missing tonight's prices.
Bottom Line
The Ross sellout wasn't just a sales event — it validated what small businesses can achieve when they prioritize quality and fair wages. Three thousand four hundred pedals in ten minutes isn't a fluke; it's proof that players value authenticity over hype. The Distortion at $79 remains the best deal on the board, but with 260 left, it won't last long either. Watch for restocks — or expect similar scarcity when JHS releases their next limited run.