JHS Violet (PURPLE)

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. JHS 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?"

Specifications

CONTROLS
- Volume: Controls the overall volume of the unit. Left is less, right is more.
- Mid Sweep: Controls which mid frequencies are boosted or scooped by the Mid control.
- Drive: Controls the amount of drive. Left is less, right is more.
- Low: Controls level of bass frequencies. Noon is flat, left is cut, right is boosted.
- Mid: Controls level of mid frequencies. Noon is flat, left is scooped, right is boosted. The frequency range is set by the Mid Sweep control.
- High: Controls level of treble frequencies. Noon is flat, left is cut, right is boosted.

JACKS
- INPUT: 1/4" jack on the top right side of the pedal.
- OUTPUT: 1/4" 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.

This pedal measures 4.7 x 3.5 x 1.5" and consumes 55mA.