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Description

The original Herculean was one of the first pedals we introduced and the V2 is the culmination of everything we loved from the original and all we've learned in the past 7 years. This 4 knob overdrive went back to the drawing board! We removed what we deemed unnecessary from the original and tweaked the functions we loved. Herculean V2 covers a lot of ground sonically, from a fat booster to pushed OD to some quasi D-style amp tones (if we may be so bold). In addition to your standard volume and gain controls you have a Clarity and Bass control.

The Clarity knob is your "Transparency" control, go from a darker smoky tone reminiscent of classic green dirt boxes, or clear and ringing tones that help lift darker guitars up in the mix. The Bass control set to 0 you have your standard slight bass cut tone, set to noon it has a nice full low end, and as you increase from there you add low end and really thicken up your gain sound. The tonal combinations are huge.

  • Tons of output for boosting your amp.
  • Gain control lets you go from clean-ish booster to cranked amp sounds.
  • The Clarity allows you dial in just the right amount of Transparency.
  • Bass control allows you to add in just enough low end. Don't be afraid to set it fully counter-clockwise!
  • Top quality jacks, switch, pots, and components throughout.
  • Through hole components style construction.

Mythos Pedals Herculean V2 Overdrive

Product specs

Brand Mythos Pedals
Model Herculean Overdrive V2 (4-Knob)
Finish Graphic
Year 2010s
Categories Overdrive and Boost Pedals
Pedal Format Standard

FAQs

What kind of tones can I expect from the Mythos Pedals Herculean V2 Overdrive?

The Mythos Pedals Herculean V2 Overdrive offers a versatile range of tones, from warm, transparent overdrive to rich, saturated distortion, making it suitable for blues, rock, and beyond.

How does the Mythos Pedals Herculean V2 Overdrive interact with other pedals?

The Herculean V2 is designed to stack well with other pedals, enhancing your existing pedalboard setup by adding clarity and sustain without overpowering your tone.

Does the Mythos Pedals Herculean V2 Overdrive work well with both single-coil and humbucker pickups?

Yes, the Herculean V2 Overdrive is engineered to complement both single-coil and humbucker pickups, providing a consistent, dynamic response across different guitar types.

What power supply does the Mythos Pedals Herculean V2 Overdrive require?

The Herculean V2 Overdrive requires a standard 9V DC power supply with a center-negative plug, common to most guitar pedals.

Is the Mythos Pedals Herculean V2 Overdrive suitable for live performances?

Absolutely, the Herculean V2 is built with durability in mind and offers reliable performance, making it an excellent choice for both live gigs and studio sessions.

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R.J. Ronquillo

Mythos Pedals Herculean v2 overdrive - demo by RJ Ronquillo

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Mythos Pedals Herculean v2 overdrive - demo by RJ Ronquillo

R.J. Ronquillo

R.J. Ronquillo

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Mythos Pedals Herculean V2 Overdrive Pedal Demo w/ Humbuckers

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DO-IT-ALL OVERDRIVE! Mythos Herculean V2 (Demo)

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Jackson Brooksby

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Mythos Pedals Herculean Overdrive V2

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Distortion LTD

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Mythos Pedals Herculean V2 Overdrive

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Sam Vilo

Reviews

PROS

  • Amp-like, full-range overdrive provides diverse sound textures

  • Simple, flexible EQ caters to different guitar voicings

  • Durable build quality ensures longevity

  • Offers a broad spectrum of overdrive sounds from transparent to high gain

  • Powerful Bass and Clarity controls for precise sound shaping

  • Versatile enough to pair well with other pedals

  • Capable of producing both clean boost and crunchy tones

  • Vintage character with more flexibility than a traditional Tube Screamer

  • Top mounted jacks for convenient pedalboard arrangement

CONS

  • Inherent heavy bass might overwhelm humbucker neck pickups

  • Requires EQ tweaking to avoid muffled tones with certain pickups

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Features and functionality

  • The Herculean Deluxe includes an interior dip switch that switches the clipping diodes to Zen Drive style, offering greater bass response and more gain for amp-like overdrive.

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  • The Bluesbreaker-inspired Runestone side offers an internal presence trimmer for broader treble frequency control, adaptable for "always on" boost or overdrive.

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Comparisons

  • The Herculean Deluxe's Tube Screamer mode outperforms the Jam Pedals Tube Dreamer 58, Analogman Silver Mod, and Maxon OD808 by maintaining clarity with the gain dialed down.

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Use cases and applications

  • The Runestone mode works well with a range of amps, including the Tweed-style Pro Jr IV, mid-scooped '65 Twin Reverb Reissue, and Custom Vibrolux.

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Critic Reviews

Mythos Pedals Launches Herculean V2 & Cestus Booster - Premier Guitar

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Vintage Screamer

Really nice sounding, warm and vintage character. Can definitely get some chewy tube screamer tones, but has a little more flexibility than a stock 808. Only thing I wasn’t a fan of was how much bass it has inherently. I basically had to roll the bass knob completely off to get nice tones. When the bass is at noon, I found humbucker neck pickups so muffled and wooly they felt pretty unusable. Maybe it’d work for super strident bridge single coils. But with that said, once you drop off that bass knob, all the other tones it has to offer are really great. Single coils and humbuckers alike. Killer artwork too, and I always appreciate top mounted jacks. 🤘

Preferred Settings + Usage:

Bass rolled off, everything else around noon.

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