Vintage Distortion Effects Pedal with Boost & 3-Band EQ – VFX13

The Vintage VFX13 Distortion Effects Pedal is a compact, high-gain guitar pedal designed for players who want strong distortion tones, flexible EQ control, and a built-in boost for lead work. It features a full 3-band EQ section (Bass, Mid, Treble), plus dedicated controls for gain, distortion level, and boost, making it easy to shape everything from tight rhythm sounds to more aggressive solo tones.

A standout feature is the independent footswitchable boost, which gives you two usable gain stages in one pedal setup — ideal for switching between rhythm and lead without changing pedals. The VFX13 also uses true bypass to help preserve your clean signal when the pedal is off.

Key Features

• Distortion pedal with independent footswitchable boost

• 3-band EQ (Bass / Mid / Treble) for detailed tone shaping

• Sweepable-style mid control approach for mix-cutting tones (great for rhythm or lead emphasis)

• Controls for Boost, Gain, Volume, Distortion

• True bypass switching

• Compact aluminium housing for pedalboard use

• 9V DC centre-negative operation (power supply not included)

• Suitable for modern rock and metal tones, with enough range to dial back for lower-gain sounds

Why Choose This Pedal

• Two-stage drive feel in one pedal thanks to the separate boost footswitch

• The 3-band EQ gives more control than many budget distortion pedals

• Useful for getting a guitar to cut through a band mix

• Compact format fits easily on smaller pedalboards

• Strong value option for players building a practical effects setup without overspending

Review-Informed Notes (Distortion pedal only)

From the Guitarist review coverage of the Vintage pedal range, the Distortion model was highlighted for:

• Rich distortion with strong harmonic content

• A footswitchable boost that adds flexibility

• A potent EQ section, especially the Mid control, for shaping presence or scooped sounds

• Compact, affordable format with true bypass

They also noted the boost can add extra treble if pushed hard, so it’s worth dialing in carefully to suit your amp and pickups.

Specifications

• Model: VFX13

• Brand: Vintage

• Type: Distortion pedal with boost

• Circuit / Switching: True bypass

• Controls: Tone, Mid, Bass, Boost, Volume, Distortion

• Switches: Boost footswitch, Bypass footswitch

• Connections: Standard input, standard output

• Power Supply: 9V DC centre negative (not included)

• Power Consumption: 30mA

• Housing Material: Aluminium

• Dimensions: 110 x 64 x 33mm (JHS product listing)
  (Guitarist review lists approx. 68 x 113 x 48mm overall pedal format for the Distortion model range style)

• Weight: 270g