Wampler Clarksdale Delta Overdrive User Manual

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roads of Clarksdale, Mississippi – the birthplace of the Delta Blues. This
historic town, and the famous music that was created there, is respon-
sible for the inspiration behind this pedal – The Clarksdale Delta
Overdrive.
Unlike the traditional screamer type of overdrives, The Clarksdale has a
more transparent drive when turned down and even more usable gain
that won’t zz out when cranked up! Now you can dial in your tone
faster and more eciently no matter what the gig is!
True By-pass Relay Switch: We use a true-bypass relay because it utilizes a quieter and smoother
switch that is more reliable than traditional bypass switches. Your original tone/signal will remain
unaected when the pedal is not engaged.
Volume: This control adjusts the output level of the Clarksdale. The Clarksdale was designed to have higher
output. This allows the Clarksdale to have more headroom when needed. The output volume, Gain and
Tone controls all have an impact on the total volume, so you might want to adjust the Volume after you
have dialed in the other controls. Re-adjustment might be necessary if you get it to the desired level and
still need to tweak the sound.
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Clarksdale - Delta Overdrive
Input and Output: The input jack is located on the top right of the pedal, above the treble control and the
output is the other side of the power input, above the bass control.
The Clarksdale is Brian’s take on the world famous Tube Screamer®
circuit – with a few great Wampler styled improvements of course.
Brian wanted to create a pedal that would be true to the sound
and feel of the original but would have a wider range of tonal
options – to satisfy even the biggest tone chasers out there.
The Clarksdale will be the last pedal that is based o of this familiar
vintage circuitry that you will ever need. Your search for the perfect
vintage midrange infused overdrive is nally over.

Wampler Clarksdale Delta Overdrive Specifications

General

Brand	Wampler
Model	Clarksdale Delta Overdrive
Category	Music Pedal
Language	English

Summary

Clarksdale Delta Overdrive Overview

Inspiration and Design Philosophy

Explains the pedal's inspiration from Clarksdale, Mississippi, and its design based on the Tube Screamer circuit with improvements.

Key Features: Transparent Drive and Gain

Highlights the pedal's transparent drive, increased usable gain, and vintage midrange-infused overdrive tone.

Connectivity and Bypass Circuitry

Details input/output jack locations and the true bypass relay switch for preserving original tone.

Volume Control Functionality

Explains the volume control's role in output level and headroom, and its interaction with other controls.

Clarksdale Controls and Technical Details

Gain, Bass, Mids, and Treble Controls

Details how the Gain, Bass, Mids, and Treble controls adjust the pedal's sound characteristics.

Smooth/Lift Toggle Switch Function

Explains the function of the Smooth/Lift toggle switch for tonal shaping, allowing players to sit in or stand out.

Suggested Pedal Settings

Provides example settings for achieving different sounds and playing styles.

Power, Safety, and Warranty Information

Covers power requirements, usage guidelines, return policy, and warranty details.