Kingsley Harlot V3 – High-Voltage Tube Overdrive

Pure Tube Tone in a Compact Pedal

The Kingsley Harlot V3 is a hand-wired, tube-driven overdrive pedal, designed for authentic amp-like tone with incredible warmth, dynamics, and touch sensitivity. Featuring a 12AX7 tube running at 240VDC, it provides true high-voltage tube overdrive, ranging from smooth low-gain tones to saturated rock crunch. The JFET transistor in the circuit pushes the tube into overdrive, enhancing the harmonic complexity and sustain.

Key Features

• Hand-Wired Tube Overdrive – built for organic and natural tube drive
• 12AX7 Preamp Tube – operates at high voltage (240VDC) for real amp-like tone
• JFET Gain Boost – increases harmonic saturation and sustain
• "More" Footswitch – provides a gain boost for solos and extra aggression
• Wide Tonal Range – covers mild breakup, mid-gain crunch, and saturated rock tones
• Versatile EQ Controls – Tone, Lows, and Highs switches for precise shaping
• High-Quality Construction – premium components for exceptional durability

Detailed Technical Specifications

General

• Brand: Kingsley
• Model: Harlot V3
• Type: Tube Overdrive Pedal
• Hand-Wired: Yes
• Weight: 1.27 lbs (575g)
• Dimensions: 3 7/8” (W) × 4 ¾” (D) × 2.56” (H)

Power Requirements

• Voltage: 9V DC (center negative)
• Current Draw: 500mA
• Power Supply: Included (converts to 6VDC for heaters & 240VDC for tube plates)

Controls & Switches

• Gain & Volume: Adjust overdrive intensity and output level
• Tone Control: Rolls off high frequencies
• Lows & Highs Mini Switches: Three-way incremental EQ shaping
• More Footswitch: Boosts gain and saturation
• More Control Knob: Adjusts the amount of gain boost

Perfect for Every Guitarist

Whether you’re a blues, rock, or classic rock player, the Kingsley Harlot V3 delivers rich tube dynamics, sustain, and harmonic depth.

✅ Amp-Like Tone Seekers – Experience genuine tube saturation in a pedal
✅ Live Performers – "More" footswitch for instant solo boost
✅ Studio Players – Dynamic, warm, and touch-sensitive overdrive for recording

Conclusion

The Kingsley Harlot V3 is a boutique-quality, high-voltage tube overdrive pedal that offers real amp-like drive, touch sensitivity, and smooth harmonics. Whether you need mild breakup, mid-gain crunch, or soaring lead tones, the Harlot V3 delivers natural tube overdrive with premium tonal control.