Lehle Little Iii

A modern classic Lehle switching device, designed for demanding rigs

The LITTLE LEHLE III follows the Lehle tradition: compact routing tools designed to preserve sound integrity and ensure pedalboard reliability both in the studio and on stage. While many switchers simply "cut/connect," Lehle focuses on fast and clean relay switching with a musician-oriented approach: zero hassle, zero degradation, and true robustness for intensive use. Within the range, it positions itself as a minimalist Swiss Army knife: a single footswitch, but an astonishing number of possible scenarios (effects loop, AB, mute, signal tap for tuner, etc.).

Who is the LITTLE LEHLE III for?

If you play with a pedalboard where some pedals color your tone even when turned off, the LITTLE LEHLE III becomes a reflex: you take them out of the signal chain with one click and recover your "direct" signal without compromise. It is equally relevant for guitarists and bassists who alternate between two instruments on one amp, or conversely one instrument to two amps (clean/drive, wet/dry, backup amp), without hum or ground loops.

Its openness to signal sources (magnetic pickups, piezo sensors, microphones, keyboard line outputs) makes it very useful for hybrid setups and stages where everything must remain stable and silent. From blues to rock, modern metal to ambient textures, it is a control tool: discreet but crucial for sound cleanliness and smooth switching.

Controls, modes, and design: simple on the surface, powerful in the rig

The LITTLE LEHLE III is based on a soft-touch mushroom footswitch typical of the brand, mounted to limit mechanical stress on the electronics: you can press hard, it is designed to withstand it. The true bypass switching is done by relays, controlled by a microcontroller, with an active noise suppression system to keep transitions clean even in high-gain chains.

Its great practical strength is its handling of mono and stereo : all 6.35mm stereo jack (TRS) sockets also accept balanced signals, and you can combine mono and stereo segments within the same chain. Concretely, you can, for example, insert an effect with a mono input / stereo output (delay, reverb, modulation) in the loop without being blocked by a "mono only" switcher.

Another professional feature: the LITTLE LEHLE III switches not only the stereo signal but also the ground. The result: you greatly reduce the risk of ground loops when switching between two amps or in certain effects loop configurations.

Sound quality

A successful switcher is one you don't hear. The LITTLE LEHLE III aims precisely for this transparency: no loss of dynamics, no "dulled" highs, no compressed signal feel when bypassing a pedal, and a response that remains faithful to your playing (attack, pick nuances, guitar volume). Its relay true bypass is designed to preserve the character of your guitar and amp while providing real comfort in rig operation.

It is notably found on performance- and precision-oriented pedalboards, used by musicians known for their demanding setups, such as Steve Vai, Tim Henson, Mark Tremonti, and Marcus Miller : contexts where switching quality and electrical stability are non-negotiable.

Technical specifications

Effects	Looper, Selector	Type	sector
Technology	Hybrid	Use	electric guitar
Format	Pedal	Color	White

Latching mode	durable switching	FX Return	6.35mm stereo jack (TRS)
Momentary mode	ideal for stutter effects / rhythmic accents	Dimensions (L x D x H)	90 x 96 x 47 mm
Mixed mode	short press = latching, long press = momentary	Weight	approx. 350 g
Input	6.35mm stereo jack (TRS)	Required power supply	9 to 15 V DC, center negative
Output	6.35mm stereo jack (TRS)	Consumption	70 mA
FX Send	6.35mm stereo jack (TRS)	Battery operation	no