JHS The Violet Lari Basilio Distortion/Overdrive Pedal - Black - Used

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This used JHS will ship insured, and inspected from Rapid City, SD. This pedal is in excellent condition with a couple of tiny dents on the right side of the unit, scuffing on the bottom, and a black topper affixed to the footswitch.

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A true collaboration between JHS founder Josh Scott and Brazilian guitar virtuoso Lari Basilio, The Violet is a fresh take on amp-like distortion with boutique precision and exceptional tonal range. Designed to function like a second distortion channel for your clean amp, this highly flexible drive pedal delivers everything from dynamic overdrive to saturated modern distortion. The secret lies in its thoughtful EQ structure — especially the powerful Midrange section, which is placed before the gain stage for pre-distortion tone shaping. Dial in your desired frequency with the Mid Freq control and sculpt everything from a tight, scooped rhythm tone to a bold, mid-forward lead sound.

With Bass and Treble controls placed after the distortion circuit, The Violet lets you fine-tune your sound like a pro. Whether you’re pushing the front end of your amp or stacking it with other gain pedals, this unit holds its ground with articulate response and inspiring musicality. Its silent soft-touch switching and buffered bypass ensure top-tier performance in any rig, while the pedal’s sleek, compact housing and understated black finish make it as visually elegant as it is sonically powerful.

The Violet is more than a signature pedal — it’s a versatile, expressive tool for players chasing articulate tones with depth and character. Whether you’re building ambient layers, crushing rhythm parts, or letting your lead lines sing with sustain and nuance, this pedal gives your guitar a compelling new voice — just like Lari intended. Available now at Haggerty’s Music.

Features / Specs

Controls

• Volume: Sets overall output volume
• Gain: Adjusts the amount of drive/saturation
• Middle: Adjusts midrange level (Cut/Boost)
• Mid Freq: Sets the frequency focus for the Middle control
• Bass: Controls low-end response
• Treble: Controls high-end brightness

I/O & Power

• Input: ¼” Jack (Top right)
• Output: ¼” Jack (Top left)
• Power: 9V DC center-negative (55mA draw)

Additional Details

• Bypass Type: Buffered with soft-touch silent switching
• Dimensions: 2.6" x 4.8" x 1.6"
• Use Case: Distortion/overdrive, stacks well with other drives and fuzzes
• Finish: Black
• Accessories: Black Footswitch Topper