JHS Violet Distortion Pedal
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A JHS collaboration with Brazilian guitarist Lari Basilio, JHS' Violet distortion pedal features amp-like distortion tones and three-band EQ controls.
Overview
The Violet Distortion is a unique 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 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 the familiar but extremely flexible post-distortion shaping you're accustomed to.
- Unique three-band EQ gives unparalleled tonal control
- Midrange control before the distortion circuit operates as a pre-amp distortion shaping tool
- Achieves hundreds of tones, from overdrive to full-on modern distortion
- Excels at stacking with other overdrives, distortions, and fuzzes
- For anyone looking to give their guitar a new voice
- Silent, soft touch switching with a buffered bypass
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… read more 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.
- Drive: 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.
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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 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 the familiar but extremely flexible post-distortion shaping you're accustomed to.
Features:
- Like adding a distortion channel to your clean amp- Unique three-band EQ gives unparalleled tonal control
- Midrange control before the distortion circuit operates as a pre-amp distortion shaping tool
- Achieves hundreds of tones, from overdrive to full-on modern distortion
- Excels at stacking with other overdrives, distortions, and fuzzes
- For anyone looking to give their guitar a new voice
- Silent, soft touch switching with a buffered bypass
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… read more 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.
- Drive: 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.
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Specs
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.
CURRENT: consumes 55mA
DIMENSIONS: 4.7" X 2.6 X 1.5"
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.
CURRENT: consumes 55mA
DIMENSIONS: 4.7" X 2.6 X 1.5"
Dimensions and Weight in Packaging
Black
- Shipping Weight: 0.9 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 3 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): VIBK
Purple
- Shipping Weight: 1 lbs
- Shipping Dimensions: 6 x 3 x 3 in
- Manufacturer Part Number (MPN): VIPL
Documents and Manuals
For support or warranty questions, please contact the manufacturer:
Email: info@jhspedals.com
Web: https://www.jhspedals.info/general-inquiry
Email: info@jhspedals.com
Web: https://www.jhspedals.info/general-inquiry
Reviews
Reviewers gave this product an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
(1 ratings)
Submitted January 15, 2026 by RC Gilbert in Houston, TX
"Low Gain Monster?"
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I bought the JHS Violet from zZounds based on the videos online and more than anything for the low gain tones Lari Basillio shows off in the online videos. This pedal has not improved my playing or made me a virtuoso but it really does nail that low gain / transparent gain / bluesy dripping clean but with some dirt tone that I was searching for. It also does all the high gain distortion you may or may not be looking for. Once again JHS got it right. Great pedal. The EQ response and the way the mids are separated before the distortion is really cool. I got the black one because the purple was just too much for me. Overall very satisfied. Thanks zZounds!!!!!
Sound
Never had a Morning Glory but this pedal will sing the blues!!!!
Ease of Use
Easy as pie
Musical Background:
20 plus years and still awful
Musical Style:
Blues, jam band music, classic rock, Grateful Dead
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