Wampler ANDY WOOD GEARBOX - User Manual

ANDY WOOD SIGNATURE OVERDRIVE
ANDY WOOD SIGNATURE OVERDRIVE
Gearbox features modied versions of two of Brian Wampler’s best loved drive
circuits: the Tumnus and the Pinnacle. This combination makes the Gearbox one
of the most versatile dual pedals Wampler has ever created. A top-switchable
stacking order control, dual inputs and outputs, a custom designed side chained
noise gate, premium quality components, along with a stunning nish, makes
Gearbox THE single pedal solution that delivers.
Channel 1 (based on the legendary Tumnus) is a perfect addition to any board
setup and any playing style. Its versatility allows you to stack it with another
pedal to help push or shape the total amount of gain, use it as a stand-alone
overdrive, or as a slightly dirty boost to push the front end of your amp over the
edge. Channel 2 (Based on the Pinnacle, one of Brian’s most popular distortion
pedals) delivers that legendary “Brown Sound”. The three band EQ lets you dial
in your soaring lead tone while the unique noise gate keeps the clarity on point.
Stack both channels together for tonal bliss - warm, yet brutal grunt; delicate and
controllable harmonic overtones; beautifully dened distortion that cuts through the
mix.
The Order switch lets you select which pedal comes rst in the signal chain. For
ultimate control, connect both sets of inputs and outputs to an external switcher
to mix or match in parallel or series. Andy named this pedal the Gearbox as it was
designed to be the driving force behind your sound.
Andy Wood is recognized as one of this generation’s most inuential guitarists:
he spent most of his childhood playing and competing in festivals and touring the
bluegrass circuit with his cousin and grandfather; by the age of 22 he demonstrated
his outstanding electric guitar skills being crowned champion of Guitar Center’s
“Guitarmageddon” competition. Andy has toured professionally with a wide range
of acts including Rascal Flatts, Gary Allan, Locash, Scott Stapp, and Sebastian Bach.
Andy Wood has totally blurred the lines of preconceived genres with his most
recent album, “Junktown”, a masterpiece of different guitar styles and progressive
southern inspired fusion. Junktown was recorded with a prototype of what is now
the Wampler Gearbox Andy Wood Signature Overdrive.

Summary

Gearbox Andy Wood Signature Overdrive

Product Overview and Circuit Design

Overview of the Gearbox pedal, its Tumnus and Pinnacle circuits, stacking capabilities, and integrated noise gate.

Channel 1 Functionality

Details on Channel 1, based on the Tumnus, highlighting its versatility as a boost or stand-alone overdrive.

Channel 2 Functionality

Explains Channel 2, derived from the Pinnacle, offering a 'Brown Sound' with EQ and noise gate control.

Gearbox Controls and Settings

Control Descriptions

Detailed explanation of each control knob and switch on the Gearbox pedal for precise sound shaping.

Suggested Settings

Curated tone settings for various playing styles, including 'Liquid Tone', 'Taxi Driver', 'Red Line', and 'The Fat and the Furious'.

Musical Transcriptions

Junktown Tablature

Guitar tablature for the song 'Junktown' by Andy Wood, demonstrating pedal usage.

Forgotten Secrets Tablature

Guitar tablature for the song 'Forgotten Secrets' by Andy Wood, showcasing pedal capabilities.

Wampler ANDY WOOD GEARBOX Specifications

General

Bypass	True Bypass
Input Impedance	1M Ohm
Output Impedance	1k Ohm
Weight	1.1 lbs
Type	Overdrive
Controls	Gain, Tone, Volume
Power Supply	9V DC
Current Draw	20mA