Wampler Pedals Black ‘65, Vintage Overdrive - Manual (Page 2)

Treble – This control adjusts the amount of focus on the highs in the
pedal. In conjunction with the other EQ controls, you can have a sound
that's more reminsicent of this or that classic Black Panel amp, depending
on how much highs you dial in. If you're thinking "siamese" crank the
Treble; for a sound more like an old bass amp that guitarists got their
hands on and loved, keep it back a little bit but still above noon. If you're
after a fancy sound (maybe even a deluxe tone?), roll it back farther. The
ability to morph between these different types of sounds continues with
all the Black '65 OD's EQ controls.
Mids – This control is pretty fundamental to shaping just what kind of
classic amp tone you're after, too. Different amps emphasized the
midrange in different ways, whether due to actual circuitry changes,
speaker selection, or cabinet type; since the "body" of the guitar's sound is
in the midrange, being able to adjust it this substantially is absolutely
necessary to bringing out both the best qualities of your instrument and
amplifier, and to dialing the pedal in to bring out the classic sound you're
aiming to recreate. It's between the Treble and Mids that you'll get the
majority of the fine tuning done.
Bass – Still, you have to be able to dial in the lows, and this control will let
you put them exactly where you want them. For adjusting the desired
cabinet response, the intended speaker size, and generally getting the
pedal to "play nice" with a variety of amps, you need to be able to have
precise control over the low frequencies. This control gives you precision
in the low frequencies. A good place to start is noon, and if that's bassier
than you like, reduce it; if it's too lean, increase it. It may be a good idea to
adjust this last, if you've got the basic voicing of the other two EQ knobs
dialed in.
Gain – While the simple function of this control is just to increase how
much crunch there is to the tone (or, if used in conjunction with the Gain
Boost Switch, bring it into Tweed territory with the right settings), you can
also use this set low to create a "preamp" effect, placing the pedal toward
(or at) the end of your signal chain so that only the dramatic shift in
voicing to the classic black-paneled amp of your choice takes place.
Several of our artists tested this out after it was mentioned in an early
issue of our Wampler Pedals E-Zine, and many users have enjoyed this
"tone shaper" method too. But if you want some singing crunch, crank it
up!
Gain Boost Switch – This toggles between a lower gain and higher gain
mode internally. Mainly intended for versatility, since different guitars
have different signal levels and we don't want you to be stuck if you're
using a super low output guitar, its "hidden" feature is that if you turn the
Gain Boost on and start raising the gain, the pedal can start to edge a bit
into primitive amp, tweed territory.
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 3mA.
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 14-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 14 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
Gain at 1-2 o'clock, Treble at 3 o'clock, Mids at 1-2 o'clock, Bass
at 1-2 o'clock (add more or subtract if necessary to keep the
tone clear, with plenty of presence), Gain Boost Switch OFF
Black '65 Overdrive – For a clear, overdriven tone
Gain at 10-11 o'clock, Treble at 4 o'clock, Mids at 11 o'clock,
Bass at 3 o'clock, Gain Boost Switch OFF
Warm and Chime
Is That "Tweed" I Hear?
Gain at 2-3 O'clock, Treble at 1-2 o'Clock, Mids at 3
o'clock, Bass at noon (add more for bigger sounding
tweed!), Gain Switch ON
Tone Shaper Extraordinaire
Gain no higher than 9 o'clock, Treble wherever you like,
Mids wherever you like, Bass wherever you like, Gain Switch
OFF, placed right before the amp if possible to reshape
everything into this delightful sound!
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