Walrus Audio Iron Horse V3 Distortion Pedal

Retailing in the region of £199.99

On the menu for January 2026 are the Walrus Audio Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the Walrus Audio Guitar Pedals today.


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On the menu for January 2026 are the Walrus Audio Guitar Pedals, freshly added and carefully selected. These New units are available to order online with fast, secure delivery from trusted UK retailers. Read on for full details, specifications, demos, videos, reviews, and the best places to buy the Walrus Audio Guitar Pedals today.

The Iron Horse V3 Distortion is an updated version of Walrus Audio's classic high-gain distortion pedal. The V3 update sees the addition of a Si/LED knob which allows you to blend between symmetrical silicon and diode clipping for a variety of new tones. The silicon clipping diodes produce a more highly compressed distortion compared to the more natural sounding, less compressed LED diodes. By blending the two, you have an all all encompassing distortion that can be used for a number of different applications from Blues to Metal. 

Unlike many distortion pedals, the Iron Horse V3 is incredibly dynamic and responds to your playing style effortlessly whilst maintaining pick attack. At lower settings, the Iron Horse produces a clear, articulate overdrive and when you let it off the reigns, you'll have a full on distortion that's thick and punchy!  The Iron Horse's soft-relay true bypass circuit ensures there will be no loss of signal when the pedal is bypassed and its top-mounted jacks allow for seemless intergration onto your pedalboard.

Key Features

  • Classic distortion circuit 
  • V3 update of original Iron Horse pedal
  • Very responsive to the dynamics of your playing and guitar
  • Si/LED knob to blend between Silicon (high compression) and LED (less compression) clipping diodes
  • Combination of blend & distortion knob opens up a wealth of ways to alter your tone
  • From clear overdrive to thick & punchy full-on distortion
  • Controls: level, tone, distortion, Si/LED blend
  • Top mounted jacks
  • Soft relay true bypass
  • 9-volt DC, Centre Negative, 10mA
  • Power Supply not included
  • Made in the USA 

Additional information

Weight 1 kg

Brand

Walrus Audio

Walrus Audio is an American boutique guitar effects pedal company based in Oklahoma City, known for its high-quality, innovative designs and artistic approach to pedal-making. Founded in 2011 by Brady Smith, the company quickly gained a reputation for creating pedals that offer a unique blend of rich, expressive tones and striking visual aesthetics.

Each Walrus Audio pedal is designed with meticulous attention to detail, often incorporating complex circuitry that allows for a wide range of sonic possibilities.

The pedals feature distinctive, hand-drawn artwork on their enclosures, making them visually appealing as well. Walrus Audio’s product lineup includes a variety of effects such as reverb, delay, overdrive, modulation, and more, and their pedals are widely appreciated by musicians for their creativity, durability, and superior sound quality.

Category

Guitar Pedals

Tags

Compressor

Distortion

Distortion pedals take your clean guitar signal and transform it into something bigger, bolder, and full of attitude. By clipping the waveform, they add sustain, bite, and aggression, creating that thick, compressed tone that’s powered rock music for decades. From the growling crunch of classic hard rock to the tight, saturated roar of modern metal, distortion is all about energy and presence. It gives every note weight and authority, pushing your amp to its limits and beyond.

There are countless flavours of distortion, each with its own texture and edge. Some sound smooth and creamy, others raw and gnarly like tearing fabric. It’s the sonic equivalent of turning up the heat until the sound cooks — rich, sizzling, and perfectly seasoned to taste. Whether used for rhythm muscle or soaring leads, a good distortion pedal doesn’t just add volume; it adds personality, grit, and that unmistakable sense of power under your fingers.

New

This is brand new, fresh in, and a UK warranty is included. New Gear always comes from trusted UK music retailers.

Overdrive

Like a golden layer of melted cheese — warm, gooey, and just put it all over. It adds just the right amount of richness and grit, turning a clean signal into something smooth and savoury. Designed to mimic the natural breakup of a tube amp pushed to its sweet spot, overdrive delivers the flavour of classic rock and blues in every bite. From creamy mid-gain warmth to crisp edge-of-breakup sparkle, it’s the comfort food of guitar tone — simple, satisfying, and endlessly versatile. Whether it’s a mild crunch or a full-bodied roar, overdrive is where good taste begins.

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