Walrus Audio Iron Horse V2

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Introducing the Walrus Audio Iron Horse V2, an embodiment of traditional distortion, delivering a thick, punchy, and rowdy sound that every guitar player craves. This high-gain beast, featuring a true bypass, has been fine-tuned to offer you full control over your tone – from an unrestrained distorted onslaught to a warm, chunky overdrive when you dial back the gain.

This pedal stands out with its three-mode distortion, powered by a toggle switch that flips between different clipping diodes. This unique feature allows more versatility in shaping the tone of your distortion. Flip the switch left for a touch of compression, right for a higher dose, or leave it in the middle for an uncompromised, uncompressed signal.

Decked in Galaxy Gold with black ink, the Iron Horse V2's look is as bold as its sound. The artwork, created by illustrator Adam Forster, showcases a battle-ready stallion armored for warfare, reflecting the pedal's raw power and robust build.

Key Features:

Enhanced Level control for an effortless dial-in of unity gain
Refined Tone control enabling higher treble if desired
Improved Distortion control for smoother range of distortion, making it easier to dial in lower gain tones
Three-mode distortion toggle switch for versatile tone shaping
Striking Galaxy Gold finish with battle-ready stallion artwork by Adam Forster.

Product specs

Brand	Walrus Audio
Model	Iron Horse V2, Iron Horse V2 Limited Edition - Black Friday, Iron Horse V2 Limited Edition - Halloween
Finish	Black / Orange Skull, Blackout, Grey, Orange, White / Grim Reaper, Yellow
Year	2017 - 2020
Made In	United States
Categories	Distortion Pedals
Pedal Format	Standard

FAQs

What type of distortion does the Walrus Audio Iron Horse V2 provide?: The Walrus Audio Iron Horse V2 delivers a thick, aggressive distortion that is ideal for rock and metal genres. It offers a wide range of gain, making it versatile for various playing styles and settings.
Can the Iron Horse V2 handle both rhythm and lead guitar parts?: Yes, the Iron Horse V2 is designed to handle both rhythm and lead guitar parts effectively, thanks to its dynamic range and responsive control over gain and tone.
Does the Walrus Audio Iron Horse V2 work well with both humbuckers and single-coil pickups?: The Iron Horse V2 performs well with both humbuckers and single-coil pickups, providing a consistent and powerful distortion tone regardless of the pickup type.
What are the power requirements for the Walrus Audio Iron Horse V2?: The Walrus Audio Iron Horse V2 requires a standard 9V DC power supply with a center-negative polarity, which is typical for most guitar pedals.
How does the Iron Horse V2 compare to other distortion pedals in terms of versatility?: The Iron Horse V2 is highly versatile due to its wide gain range and tone-shaping capabilities, making it suitable for a variety of musical styles from classic rock to modern metal.

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PROS

Unique ability to enhance gain stages and create massive sound
Offers versatility and different shades of dirty with the clipping knob
Tighter and less flubby low end compared to a regular RAT pedal
High-quality components and craftsmanship
Three-position switch offers noticeable tonal differences
Can make chords and solos sound massive
Works well for heavier styles and palm muting
Can reach unique tonal regions of amps

CONS

Bottom end can be a struggle, affecting tight metal tones
Tendency to oversaturate when not dialed back
Can affect the pedal chain's brightness to achieve the right body
High end may need to be rolled off due to fizziness
Some find it looks and feels cheap in person
Criticized for not being as versatile or sounding as good as cheaper alternatives

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Users compared the Iron Horse V2 favorably to the Mooer Black Secret, citing its more "open" sound and ease of dialing in due to normal-sized knobs.
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The Iron Horse V2's clipping options adjust compression and loudness, offering more versatility than a standard RAT pedal's fixed settings.
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V1's unity gain issue was addressed in V2, making volume adjustments more flexible during live performances.
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The pedal has a natural feedback that enhances pinch harmonics, making it suitable for harder sound genres like punk and post-hardcore.
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The Iron Horse V2 has plenty of mids, which may not pair well with Marshall/EL34-type amps, potentially requiring further experimentation to find optimal settings.
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The Iron Horse V3’s clipping knob, when turned towards the silicon setting, creates a scooped sound akin to a Big Muff.
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V1's volume hits unity gain at a quarter turn, while V2 places it closer to halfway, improving usability.
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Both versions have the same circuit, but V2 includes fine-tuned controls for enhanced user-friendliness.
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Some users experience a persistent unity volume issue with the V2, even though it was reportedly fixed, suggesting it might be rig-dependent.
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Users report that the V2's improved knob sweep enhances usability compared to earlier versions, providing finer control over tone adjustments.
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Some prefer V1's older graphic design despite functional improvements in V2.
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Works well in punk/post-hardcore/post-rock genres and integrates effectively with band mixes, particularly noted during rehearsals.
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The Iron Horse V2, set with volume at max, tone at noon, and distortion just above noon, pairs well with clean Orange amp models for a layered sound.
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Critic Reviews

Walrus Audio Iron Horse V2 Distortion pedal - Same old pony? - gearnews.com

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Walrus Audio's Iron Horse V2 Distortion pedal builds on its predecessor with notable updates. The inclusion of the LM308 chip, revered by tone aficionados, ensures rich sound quality. Enhancements to the Level, Tone, and Distortion controls offer greater versatility and smoother tonal adjustment. The refreshed design and graphics add aesthetic appeal, although the price increase might give some pause. Overall, the Iron Horse V2 is more than just a pretty face, delivering robust distortion options for discerning musicians.

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derrick_j_lugo

1200

12 months ago

Great Rat offshoot!

This thing sounds fantastic, can produce it's own distortion out of nothing. Has flexibility, can do low gain surprisingly well. It's built like a tank and the artwork is cool. Only con is that it can be a noisy pedal. It also doesn't work well with other boosts or overdrives. It just becomes Hiss city. That all said, it's a great sounding pedal and you will get your money's worth.

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Guitarist

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Rock Pop Blues

artifex_adrift

903

over 5 years ago

Shock and Awe

I was surprised not only by the diverse, punchy-yet-rich sounds this thing was capable of producing, but realistically the simplicity of the circuitry. Built around the LM308 opamp, it's the quality components and overall craftsmanship that makes this pedal so great. The three-position switch that swaps out what diode combo path is used is actually really interesting, you can tell a major difference between all three if you use a lot of dynamic picking with varying levels of pick attack in your playing. The distortion setting will actually over-saturate a higher gain amp really early, but when you can tame some of the unwanted warms that start to blanket the sound with the articulate tone knob on this pedal, you can reach some very unique tonal regions of your amp you didn't think existed.

I've only tried this on lower wattage tube amplifiers (20 watts max), but it has earned a permanent place on my pedalboard, even through amps that are "too good for pedals".

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Guitarist Music Producer Audio Engineer

Genres:

Surf music Jazz fusion Metal

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