Walrus Audio Iron Horse Distortion V3

The Walrus Iron Horse – High-Gain Distortion with Customizable Clipping

Thick, Punchy Distortion for Any Playing Style

The Walrus Audio Iron Horse Distortion V3 takes the classic distortion circuit and pushes it to new levels of versatility and power. Built for riff-heavy, aggressive tones, this pedal delivers everything from gritty overdrive to a full-throttle wall of distortion. With an expanded range of gain and a redesigned clipping system, the Iron Horse V3 allows players to dial in anything from tight, compressed crunch to raw, open fuzz-like saturation.

Adjustable Clipping with Si/LED Blend Knob

One of the standout features of the Iron Horse V3 is its innovative Si/LED knob, replacing the traditional three-way clipping switch from previous versions. This control lets players seamlessly blend between symmetrical silicon clipping for tight, compressed distortion and LED clipping for a more open, dynamic response. With the knob set fully left, you get heavily compressed silicon-based gain; turning it to the right brings in LED clipping with reduced compression. Setting it in between allows for a unique mix of both, opening up an entirely new range of tonal textures.

Enhanced Controls for Greater Tonal Flexibility

Beyond the clipping blend, the Iron Horse V3 provides precise control over your sound with its gain, tone, and volume knobs. The distortion control has been fine-tuned to eliminate volume drop-offs at lower settings, ensuring consistency across the full range. Whether dialing in a warm overdrive or a saturated, high-gain assault, the Iron Horse delivers clear articulation with plenty of low-end punch.

Pedalboard-Ready with Top-Mounted Jacks

Designed with gigging musicians in mind, the Iron Horse V3 now features top-mounted jacks for easy integration into any pedalboard setup. Soft relay true bypass switching ensures silent operation while preserving signal integrity. Encased in a striking gold finish with black artwork by David Hüttner, this pedal is as visually bold as it is sonically aggressive.

Built for Reliability and Performance

Constructed for professional use, the Iron Horse V3 runs on a standard 9V DC power supply and draws just 10mA. To maintain optimal performance, Walrus Audio recommends using an isolated power source rather than a daisy chain setup. Its durable build and premium components make it a powerhouse distortion pedal suited for any stage or studio setting.

Specifications

Controls

• Si/LED Knob: Blend between silicon and LED clipping diodes
• Distortion: Adjusts gain level from light crunch to full saturation
• Tone: Shapes the EQ response for clarity and depth
• Volume: Adjusts overall output level

Features

• Clipping Style: Blendable silicon and LED clipping
• Bypass: Soft relay true bypass switching
• Top-Mounted Jacks: For improved pedalboard compatibility
• Finish: Gold with black ink, artwork by David Hüttner

Power Requirements

• Power Supply: 9V DC (isolated power recommended)
• Current Draw: 10mA
• Dimensions: 4.77" x 2.9" x 2.3"
  
  
  

This pedal works nicely as intended and is in excellent condition, exhibiting only very gentle external wear and has had velcro applied to the bottom as can be seen in photos. Original box is included.

This effects pedal ships fully insured with signature required.