Description

The Truetone Jekyll & Hyde V3 Overdrive and Distortion Pedal is currently retailing at £179 and it is in stock. Available to be delivered to you by post direct (some charge may apply).The team at Just Pedals think that Other nailed it with the Truetone Jekyll & Hyde V3 Overdrive and Distortion Pedal.

The Jekyll & Hyde overdrive from Visual Sound was one of the best drive/distortion combo pedals you could by. But with a new name comes the need for a new design so the Truetone Jekyll and Hyde V3 features some great options.

Jekyll

Jekyll is your overdrive channel. He was once a mean overdrive with a great sound but unfortunately not the most powerful option and it made the switch to the Hyde a bit jarring. Now in the V3 pedal you have a completely redesigned overdrive based on their old ‘Oped Road’ overdrive.

Controllable with the same Drive, Volume and Tone controls on the V2 model as well as the new Bass and Clean options. You now have ultimate control over this unique drive which goes from a soft background crunch to a more in your face rock vibe.

Hyde

Hyde is a vicious distortion channel that may not have insane levels of gain but delivers some incredible tones. This can take you from a classic soft distortion that is bordering on overdrive to a crushing higher gain setting perfect for heavier rock styles.

If you have ever used any of the Visual Sound Jekyll & Hyde pedals this sounds very similar. Over previous versions you gain a new bass control which works alongside the treble control and a great voice switch to cover both classic and vintage styles.

Switching and Wiring

While plenty of other companies offer two in one pedals not many have this many options. You can use this pedal either stock where you go in to the distortion and out of the overdrive. There is also an option to switch it the other way round or use them as two completely independent pedals in your signal chain.

Here’s what Truetone say about the Jekyll & Hyde V3 Overdrive and Distortion

Bob Weil and Visual Sound first introduced the Jekyll & Hyde pedal to the world in 1997.  It was the first true dual effect pedal for guitar players, ever.  It was an immediate hit and the rest, as they say, is history.

Visual Sound is now TRUETONE, and the new V3 Series Jekyll & Hyde has been re-designed from scratch by Weil and RG Keen to meet the demands of today’s players.  With more flexibility, more great tones, and better construction than any of its predecessors, you’re going to love this new incarnation of a historically great pedal.

The distortion channel (a.k.a. “Hyde”) is the same great distortion that Hyde was always known for, but with 2 major upgrades.  It now includes a Bass knob which interacts with Treble so you can shape your tone precisely.  There is also a new Voice switch which allows you to choose between classic open distortion or a more saturated tone.

The overdrive channel (a.k.a. “Jekyll”) has changed completely, making it even more compatible with Hyde. Jekyll is now based on our old Open Road pedal, but with added Bass and Clean Mix knobs