JHS Coyote

The JHS Coyote Fuzz is a recently released (March 2026) tribute to a legendary, rare circuit called the Moonrock Fuzz, originally designed by the late Glenn Wyllie. It is a unique octave fuzz that uses an unconventional transformer-based topology to achieve sounds that aren't typically found in standard fuzz pedals.

Core Features & Modes

The pedal is remarkably simple, featuring only two knobs: Volume and a sweepable Mode dial. That single Mode knob travels through three distinct "zones":

• Swell (Counter-Clockwise): A gated effect where notes "bloom" or fade in, mimicking the sound of reversed tape or a volume pedal. It is highly touch-sensitive, where your picking dynamics dictate how the effect blossoms.
• Fuzz (Noon): A rich, mid-focused fuzz that sits in Tone Bender territory. It handles chords well and has a powerful low end, making it great for classic rock or shoegaze.
• Octave (Clockwise): An aggressive, snarling octave-up fuzz inspired by Hendrix-era tones.

Technical Highlights

• Touch Sensitivity: One of its standout traits is its ability to clean up when you roll back your guitar's volume knob—a rarity for octave fuzzes, which are often "all or nothing."
• Circuitry: Unlike most pedals, it uses a transformer as an inductive element to shape the fuzz rather than just to create the octave, leading to its unusual dynamic behavior.
• Specs: It is an analog, true bypass pedal that runs on standard 9V DC power (5mA).