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' other popular distortion pedals. The Midrange control is placed 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.