The V2 Van's Warped Distortion is a limited edition distortion pedal made by Truetone in partnership with Vans and the Warped Tour. Truetone describes its sound as "grinding low-end, focused aggression," and only 500 units were produced1. The pedal is now archived, so it is no longer a current product.
Controls: Grind, Edge and Loud
The pedal keeps to three knobs, each named in the pedal's own style1:
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| Grind | Drive |
| Edge | Tone |
| Loud | Volume |
Grind sets the amount of drive, Edge shapes the tone, and Loud sets the output level1. Truetone's own description of the sound, "grinding low-end, focused aggression," points to a distortion voiced with low-end weight and a tight character1.
Power and size
The Van's Warped Distortion runs on 9VDC with center pin negative polarity, the common standard for pedal power supplies, and draws 7 to 14mA1. That draw is light enough that most isolated power supply outputs can handle it. The enclosure measures 3" x 5-11/16" (78 x 144mm)1.
This pedal is listed in the Truetone Archive, meaning it is no longer in current production. With 500 units made, it turns up secondhand rather than new1.
Where it came from
The V2 Van's Warped Distortion carries the Warped Tour branding on its enclosure, and its larger housing sets it apart from standard compact pedals: Truetone lists its dimensions as 3" × 5-11/16" (78 × 144mm)1. That bigger box also leaves room for the power arrangement, with a current draw of 7 to 14mA1.
Questions
How many Van's Warped Distortion pedals were made?
Truetone lists the V2 Van's Warped Distortion as a limited edition with 500 units produced. It was created in partnership with Vans and the Warped Tour, and the pedal is a distortion design rather than an overdrive or boost.
Is the Van's Warped Distortion still in production?
No. The pedal now sits in the Truetone Archive on the maker's site, meaning it is no longer a current product. Truetone, formerly known as Visual Sound, made 500 units of this limited edition distortion.
What power supply does the Van's Warped Distortion need?
The pedal runs on 9VDC with center pin negative polarity, the standard arrangement for most pedalboard power supplies. Truetone lists its current draw as 7 to 14mA, which is light enough for most supply outputs.
What does the Edge knob do?
Edge is the tone control on the Van's Warped Distortion. Truetone lists the pedal's three controls as Grind (Drive), Edge (Tone) and Loud (Volume), so Edge shapes the treble character of the distortion while Grind sets the amount of drive.
Sources (1)
- V2 Van's Warped Distortion (LE), Truetone, 2026
