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In mid-October 2026, JHS unveiled the Wanderer, a dual overdrive pedal that combines two of the Kansas City-based brand’s most popular pedals: the Bluesbreaker-inspired Morning Glory V4 and the NOTAKLÖN, its take on the Klon. It’s a combination that many guitarists were already using on their pedalboards, and one that JHS bills as “the ultimate overdrive.” Let’s take a look at what it offers, who it’s designed for, its price, and the alternatives.
What’s New with the Wanderer
On paper, the Wanderer looks like many other dual overdrive pedals. Its real strength lies in its flexible routing. An “Order” switch lets you choose which circuit goes first: NOTAKLÖN into the Morning Glory, or vice versa. Most importantly, each side has its own input and output jacks, located on the top of the unit. So you can slip another effect between the two overdrives, place them at two different points in your signal chain, or connect them to two loops on a pedalboard switcher. For a simple setup, just two cables—one into the first input and one out of the last output—are all you need.
Another great feature: two Red Remote jacks let you control the gain modes of both circuits with your foot using JHS’s small auxiliary pedal (sold separately). This gives you four gain levels without having to lean over the pedalboard. According to Guitar World, Josh Scott, the founder of JHS, uses the NOTAKLÖN on top of the Morning Glory for his rhythm parts and the Red Remote for his solos.
JHS Wanderer Specifications
- NOTAKLÖN side: Volume, Gain, Treble, and a +/- switch (the “Shamrock Mod”) that adds about 4 dB of gain, boosts the mids, and activates an additional hard-clipping stage.
- Morning Glory V4 side: Volume, Drive, Tone, a Gain switch for high-gain mode, and a Bright Cut switch that softens the highs.
- Routing: Order switch, separate inputs and outputs for each circuit, two Red Remote jacks.
- Switching: silent “soft-touch” footswitches, buffered bypass.
- Power: 9 V DC center-negative, 165 mA, no battery.
- Dimensions: 119.4 x 88.9 x 38.1 mm, weighing 450 g—a compact housing for a dual pedal.
- Manufacturing: Hand-assembled by JHS in Kansas City, United States.
In terms of tone, there are two complementary characters. The Morning Glory is a smooth, transparent overdrive that adds body without masking the guitar. The NOTAKLÖN captures the Klon Centaur’s famous blend of clean tone and saturation, with those midrange frequencies that push a solo to the forefront. When stacked, they produce a thick, lively crunch that can be adjusted based on the guitar’s volume.
Who is it for?
The Wanderer is primarily designed for guitarists who play through a clean or slightly crunchy amp and want two complementary levels of distortion in a single unit: a rhythmic crunch and a heavier lead tone. It will also appeal to owners of small pedalboards, since it replaces two pedals in a format barely larger than a standard pedal. However, it’s not a pedal for high gain: for metal, a distortion pedal or an “amp-in-a-box” remains a better choice.
Price and Availability
The Wanderer is priced at €299 at Thomann, which lists it as available in about a week as of this writing. In the United States, it is priced at $299. For comparison, the Morning Glory V4 and the NOTAKLÖN kit, purchased separately from Thomann, cost just over €350.
Alternatives
JHS Morning Glory V4
If you just need a transparent overdrive, the Morning Glory on its own is still a safe bet. It features the same Volume, Drive, and Tone controls, a Gain switch, and a jack for a footswitch. It has true bypass and has a rating of 4.8/5 on Thomann.
JHS NOTAKLÖN (kit)
The NOTAKLÖN is sold at Thomann as a solderless DIY kit. It features Volume, Treble, Gain, and the Shamrock Mod switch—all with true bypass and drawing only 30 mA. It’s a fun project for learning how to build a pedal while getting an excellent Klon sound.
Strymon Sunset
If you’re looking for an even more versatile dual-channel overdrive, the Sunset offers two channels with three voicings each, adjustable channel order, a parallel mode, and an expression input. Although it’s more expensive and more complex, it remains one of the gold standards in its class.
Electro-Harmonix Soul Food
If you want to get a taste of the Klon sound at a low price, the Soul Food remains the most affordable option, with its three controls—Volume, Drive, and Treble—and its included power supply. Paired with a mild overdrive, it already gives you a good idea of what the Wanderer has to offer.
To compare them with other models, check out our guide to the best overdrive pedals, and to learn how to combine them effectively, read our article on the order of gain pedals.
FAQ: The JHS Wanderer
What circuits does the JHS Wanderer feature?
The Morning Glory V4, a transparent Bluesbreaker-style overdrive, and the NOTAKLÖN, JHS’s version of the Klon Centaur.
Can you change the order of the two overdrives?
Yes, an “Order” switch lets you choose which circuit comes first.
Can you use the two sides separately?
Yes, each circuit has its own input and output. You can place an effect between them or use them at two different points in your signal chain.
Is the Wanderer true bypass?
No, it uses a buffered bypass with silent footswitches.
What kind of power supply is needed?
A 9 V DC power supply with a negative center pin capable of delivering at least 165 mA. It does not run on batteries.
How much does the JHS Wanderer cost?
€299 at Thomann, which is cheaper than buying the Morning Glory V4 and the NOTAKLÖN separately.
