The Violet Distortion is a new take on distortion/overdrive brought to you from the collaborative minds of Josh Scott and highly influential Brazilian guitarist Lari Basilio! Using this pedal is like adding a new and ultra-flexible distortion channel to your favorite clean amplifier. The unique three-band EQ sets the Violet apart from JHS's other popular distortion pedals. They placed the Midrange control before the distortion circuit as a powerful pre-amp distortion shaping tool. This single design choice allows the Violet to achieve hundreds of tones, from overdrive to full-on modern distortion. Treble and Bass controls are located in a more traditional position after the distortion circuit, offering familiar but extremely flexible post-distortion shaping you’re accustomed to. The Violet also excels at stacking with other overdrives, distortions, and fuzzes, allowing it to fit perfectly into any rig as a second or new primary dirt device. This pedal is for anyone looking to give their guitar a new voice. As Lari put it, “Why would I need words when my guitar can speak for me?”
Product Features
- An exceptionally versatile do-it-all overdrive and distortion pedal
- Designed in collaboration between Josh Scott and Brazilian 6-string virtuoso Lari Basilio
- Distinctive 3-band EQ places the midrange controls before the distortion circuit, while the Bass and Treble knobs are placed after your signal saturates
- Powerful midrange section allows you to precisely home in on which frequencies to boost or scoop
- Covers a massive range of dirty tones, from classic midrange-rich overdrive bite to scooped and searing modern metal tones
- Seamlessly stacks with your favorite fuzz, overdrive, and distortion pedals
- Silent soft-touch switching and buffered bypass construction
Attributes
- Color: Black
Technical Specifications
- Features: Signature Model
- Dimensions: 1.5" H x 3.5" W x 4.7" D
- EQ: 3-Band EQ
- Inputs: 1 x 1/4"
- Outputs: 1 x 1/4"
- Power Source: 9V DC power supply (sold separately)
- Effects: Distortion
- Processing Type: Analog
- Power Usage: 55mA
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