The Vemuram Las Lunas is a premium distortion pedal developed over many years to capture the drive tones of late-1970s and early-1980s rock. Rather than recreating a single amplifier or pedal, Vemuram designed it to evoke the rich, expressive distortion sounds favored by many of the guitar heroes of that era1. It launched in July 2026 at a list price of $415 USD, with a UK price of £415 GBP, and was reported as coming into stock and open for preorders at that time1.
The controls
The top panel carries a straightforward set of knobs plus a voicing switch1:
| Control | What it does |
|---|---|
| Level | Output volume |
| Gain | Amount of distortion |
| Bass | Passive 3-band EQ, low frequencies |
| Tone | Passive 3-band EQ, midrange |
| Treble | Passive 3-band EQ, high frequencies |
| Distortion Voicing / Style | Selects voicing B or A |
The EQ section is passive, which is worth noting: passive tone controls cut frequencies rather than boosting them, shaping the character of the drive rather than adding level on top. Around the back, two trimmers set the Saturation Level for the A and B voicings independently, so each mode can carry its own amount of saturation1.
Distortion A and Distortion B voicings
The Las Lunas offers two distinct drive characters, selected with the voicing switch1:
- Distortion A: Vemuram describes it as a flat and detailed warm drive sound.
- Distortion B: Vemuram describes it as an edgy, sharp and full-bodied drive sound.
Because the rear trimmers set saturation separately for each voicing, the switch works as two presets in one box: a warmer setting on A and a sharper, fuller setting on B, each dialed in on its own trimmer1.
Where it came from
Vemuram deliberately avoids mentioning any amp or brand inspirations for the pedal, though its launch coverage touched on the amp stacks of the era it targets. Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson heard definite Marshall sounds in the early demos and raised the possibility of a Jose Arredondo modified amp inspiration, but that is his reading of the pedal rather than anything Vemuram has confirmed1.
"Just a handful of mostly Japanese demos so far - where there's definite Marshall sounds emanating from that pedal! It sounds pretty decent actually!"
The pedal sits in Vemuram's lineup as a distortion pedal1. Karlsson suggested it may be an improved and upgraded Marshall-style pedal, and the handful of demos so far, mostly from Japan, back that up: there are definite Marshall sounds emanating from that pedal1. Players comparing it with other drives should bear in mind that it is labeled a Distortion rather than an Overdrive, since the two are generally treated as different points on the gain scale.
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Questions
How much does the Vemuram Las Lunas cost?
Guitar Pedal X reported a list price of $415 USD when the pedal launched in July 2026, and noted that the UK price was the same number in pounds, £415 GBP. As a newly released premium pedal it sits at the higher end of the distortion market, in line with other Vemuram releases.
What do the A and B voicings sound like?
Vemuram describes Distortion A as a flat and detailed warm drive sound, while Distortion B is described as an edgy, sharp and full-bodied drive sound. The two voicings are selected with a Distortion Voicing / Style switch on the top panel, and each has its own saturation level set by a trimmer on the rear of the pedal.
What do the rear trimmers on the Las Lunas do?
The Las Lunas carries two trimmers on its rear panel, one for each voicing. They set the Saturation Level for the A and B voicings independently, so a player can dial in how much saturation each mode delivers and then switch between the two settings during play.
Is the Vemuram Las Lunas based on a Marshall?
Vemuram deliberately avoids naming any amp or brand inspirations for the pedal. Guitar Pedal X's Stefan Karlsson noted that Marshall sounds are apparent in the demos and suggested a possible Jose Arredondo modified amp inspiration, but that remains his reading rather than anything the maker has confirmed.
How does the Las Lunas relate to the Vemuram Karen?
Guitar Pedal X suggested the Las Lunas may be an improved and upgraded Marshall-style pedal that in effect replaces the Karen. The two are labelled differently, though: the Karen was billed as an Overdrive, while the Las Lunas is labelled a Distortion.
Is the Las Lunas available yet?
As of the July 2026 launch coverage, Guitar Pedal X reported the pedal was mostly coming into stock at the time and was open for preorders. Availability may have changed since, so it is worth checking with dealers for current stock.
Sources (1)
- Guitar Pedal X, Guitar Pedal X, 2026-07-28
