JHS Pedals The Violet Distortion Pedal

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 our other popular distortion pedals. We 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?” 

CONTROLS

Volume - Controls the overall volume of the unit. Left is less, right is more.

Mid Freq - Controls which mid frequencies are boosted or scooped by the Mid control.

Gain - Controls the amount of drive. Left is less, right is more.

Bass - Controls level of bass frequencies. Noon is flat, left is cut, right is boosted.

Middle - Controls level of mid frequencies. Noon is flat, left is scooped, right is boosted. The frequency range is set by the Mid Freq control.

Treble - Controls level of treble frequencies. Noon is flat, left is cut, right is boosted.

JACKS

INPUT - ¼” jack on the top right side of the pedal.

OUTPUT - ¼” jack on the top left side of the pedal.

POWER - Uses 9V DC Negative Center. Do not use more than 9V DC. Damage may occur and your warranty will be voided. Silent, soft touch switching with a buffered bypass.