Gain –
This control, in conjunction with the Boost Toggle (or, for Pinnacle
Deluxe owners, footswitch), lets you dial in anything from a classic, almost
laid back early rock tone all the way to modern high-gain. Our users, from
international pros to weekend warriors, all have their own favorite ways of
using the pedal, so however you end up liking the Gain setting, that's just
fine. The "Brown Sound" is in there, that's the goal after all! But in terms of
how much distortion you want, there's a great deal of flexibility and we
encourage you to run through the whole gamut to get a good sense of
how it works and responds before you settle on how you'll use it.
Tone –
This adjusts the frequency emphasis on the highs. It interacts
substantially with the Contour knob and Vint./Modern switch. There are
several ways you can approach adjusting the Tone. You could start with it
maxed and roll it off until you like the amount of highs, or you could start
with it lower and adjust it either direction if you want more or less. Either
way, it's a fairly straightforward control, but the interaction with the other
tonal adjustment options means you should expect to spend some time
getting used to the overall tonal possibilities.
Contour –
This adjusts the frequency emphasis overall. It interacts
substantially with the Tone knob, and is affected by the Vint./Modern
switch as well. At noon, this knob gives you a balanced presentation of the
overall frequencies; counterclockwise it becomes very midrange-forward,
and clockwise it takes the mids out pretty heavily, contouring the sound
for a very "scooped" tone. A little adjustment goes a long way with this
control. The best approach would be to start with the Contour knob at
noon, and adjust from there. Of course, making such broad tonal changes,
you're going to want to adjust the Tone control in conjunction with the
Contour knob!
Vint./Modern Switch –
This control essentially sets the overall voicing of
the pedal's frequencies, to be either darker with a classic tonality or
brighter and more modern if you'd prefer that. Setting this up first will
give you a good "starting point" for your tone, but it's also useful if you've
adjusted everything else and feel the overall tone needs to shift in a larger
direction.
(Pinnacle Standard Only) Boost Toggle –
This switch alters the internal
gain structure of the pedal to bring much more drive, heavier and more
aggressive distortion when engaged. On the
Pinnacle Deluxe,
this
functionality is found on the
Boost Footswitch
, for adjustment on the fly!
Note:
This is not and is not intended to be a volume boost. While especially at
very low Gain knob settings it may act as a volume boost to a degree, it is first
and foremost intended to kick in extra gobs of gain, and shouldn't be thought
of as increasing the volume.
Power Requirements
The pedal can be powered by a 9V battery. The battery terminal is located inside the pedal. If
using a power supply, power needed for the pedal is 9V DC, regulated, center pin negative, as
supplied by most standard Boss™/Ibanez™/Etc. supplies. The pedal can be safely powered with a
multi-supply, like the Visual Sound 1SPOT™. The pedal was designed explicitly around the usage
of a 9V DC power source, and is intended to sound its best at 9V. To avoid damage to the pedal,
do not exceed 18V DC, do not use center pin positive adapters, and do not use AC power. Using
an incorrect power adapter can lead to damage and will void the warranty on the pedal. This
pedal draws
4mA
(standard),
9mA
(Deluxe).
Please note
: If you are using a battery, it will drain when the input cord is plugged in.
Return and Warranty Policy
For direct sales, there is a 7-day “no questions asked” period where you may return the pedal for any reason, provided that it is in its original condition. Please retain
all packaging within this period in case you decide to return it! We only require that you pay shipping back. The 7 days start when you receive the pedal. This does
not apply to dealer or retailer sales – see their individual return policies for specific information.
All Wampler Pedals, Inc. pedals carry a 5-year, fully transferable warranty that covers defects due to parts and labor. The warranty begins at the point of purchase.
Please remember to register your pedal as soon as possible after purchase at the following web page to ensure quicker service if you should ever need to make a
warranty claim:
www.wamplerpedals.com/warranty_registration
For warranty repairs or questions, please feel free to contact us at
www.wamplerpedals.com/contact_us.html
Boost toggle/footswitch OFF, Vint./Modern on VINT, Gain at
3-4 o'clock, Tone at 2 o'clock, Contour at 1 o'clock
Ain't Talkin' Bout...
Boost toggle/footswitch OFF, Vint./Modern on VINT, Gain at 2
o'clock, Tone at 1 o'clock, Contour at Noon
Running With...
Boost toggle/footswitch OFF, Vint./Modern on Modern,
Gain at 3 o'clock, Tone at 2 o'clock, Contour at 2 o'clock
It's one mean street.
Modern High Gain Rock
Boost toggle/footswitch ON, Vint./Modern on MODERN,
Gain at 2 o'clock, Tone at Noon, Contour at 2-3 o'clock
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