The Kingsley Minstrel hardly needs any introduction. Some say it's the perfect overdrive, and I have to agree. I've owned the Harlot, Page and Minstrel. All of which are fantastic, but the Minstrel sits in the goldilocks zone because the Page is a cleanish boost, while the Harlot is tuned for higher gain.

The Minstrel occupies the sweet spot between these top 3 most popular pedals in the Kingsley line-up. It covers low to medium gain tones exceptionally well. Also, big thing here... only the Minstrel has the 3-band EQ (the Harlot and Page doesn't). So you get an amazing amount of versatility and control to sculpt your tone to perfection. I cannot overstate how important and useful this is.

This is the latest Minstrel V3, with all the newest upgrades like the "more" footswitch, updated gain modes and more. It sounds flippin' amazing and I'm only selling because I've committed other big (and potentially irresponsible purchases). Practically new with box, perfect cosmetic and working condition. Never brought out of my home studio. It's absolutely pristine. If you're looking for a brand new, latest Minstrel V3 without the wait – this is it. Treat yourself to something nice!

For more details, here's the write-up from Kingsley website:
The Minstrel (V2 and V3) is a tube overdrive pedal that features a single 12ax7 tube running at high voltage. The tube is pushed into overdrive by a JFET transistor. The Minstrel is a single channel tube overdrive pedal that offers many of the features of the Kingsley Jester in a smaller enclosure, but without the separate boost circuit.

The V3 Minstrel also features a second footswitchable "More" function that adds gain to the pedal's base tone, as well as a new "Sizzle" switch for a brighter and more open tone.

The hand wired circuitry and high quality construction are the same as that found in all the Kingsley tube pedals. A very wide variety of tones are available, from mild and smooth to punchy and dynamic to aggressive rock tones.

The Minstrel operates off 9VDC, which is stepped up inside the pedal for 240VDC tube operation. In this way a real and dynamic tube sound is achieved, comparable to that of some of the finest tube amplifiers.

New V3 Features
The Minstrel V3 adds a couple of very useful features to the Minstrel V2 circuit...

First of all, as with the Harlot V3 there is now a second footswitch labeled "More" that footswitches in to the higher gain mode. The "More" pot sets the amount of gain added to the base OD, which is still set by the "Gain" pot.

While the V2 had a 3-way mode switch to toggle between 3 gain ranges, the V3 only has a 2-way mode switch, as the higher gain mode is now accessed via the "More" footswitch.

Also the "More" function works on both Mode 1 and Mode 2. In Mode 1 the Minstrel is relatively low gain and smooth sounding...but now you can footswitch to a more saturated version of this base tone. This sound was previously not available on the Minstrel V2.

Or if you start in Mode 2, which is a bit gainier and more aggressive, footswitching the "More" function simply adds gain to that base tone. Note that you cannot fotswitch directly from the lowest gain tone (Mode 1, More funtion off) to the highest gain tone (Mode 2, More function on).

The "More" function can also be accessed remotely, via the ring connection of the TRS output jack. Note that a stereo to dual mono breakout cable is needed to access this remote switching function.

Finally a new "Sizzle" mini switch has been added. This 3-way switch adds top end clarity/openness/bite to the core sound. While the Minstrel V2 perhaps veered on the smooth side, the V3 also has the ability to be more cutting and aggressive when desired. Sizzle mode 2 is also great for low gain OD tones, adding some clarity and bite, making it a little more "Page-like" (the Page is a low gain boost/OD that excels at very mild breakup).

***Personal note on pricing:
The price is firm because Reverb and PayPal take an obscene cut. And when you factor in the shipping from Kingsley in Canada and all the fees and taxes involved, I'm barely breaking even. If you're looking for a brand new, latest Minstrel V3 without the wait – this is it. Treat yourself to something nice!

***Personal note on shipping:
I ship fast and pack incredibly well. I take immense pride in ensuring the pedal reaches you perfectly. That means going the extra mile to pack it super well, ensuring it's well-padded, fully protected in a ziplock, using enough bubble wrap and tape to prevent any chance of moisture or prying hands getting in. I also go above and beyond to update you at every step with pictures, from packing to mailing. Check out my feedback for peace of mind! Please buy with the utmost confidence.