Wampler Pinnacle User Manual

Praised by Zeke Clark (former Van Halen gear tech) as being the pedal which
comes the closest to getting the "Brown Sound" of anything he's ever tried, the
Pinnacle is aimed squarely at trying to emulate every aspect of that classic tone,
from the powerful mids and highs to the low-end sag when you really hit it.
This pedal is for people who want one of two things (or both!). If you're looking
for classic, soaring tone inspired by Eddie's sound during the time David Lee
Roth was with the band especially, with Brian's typical attention to detail and
flexibility fully on board, the Pinnacle will get you where you're going... or, if
you're looking for a great sounding, versatile, very responsive Marshall®-in-a-Box
type of pedal with lots of high end sizzle available, the Pinnacle or Pinnacle
deluxe can do those sounds too, and very well.
It will even do a killer higher gain tone, though it will always retain that more
classic voicing.
To get the most out of your new pedal, you'll want to become very familiar with
the controls.
The Pinnacle features controls for Gain, Volume, Tone and Contour, as well as a
Vintage/Modern switch to change the overall tone from a more classic, darker
sound to a brighter, more forward tone, and a Boost switch which changes the
internal gain structure between lower and higher gain modes. Flexibility is a key
feature, as usual, and the tone controls on the Pinnacle are intentionally very
interactive, so experimentation will go far. As with all Wampler Pedals products,
the Pinnacle includes a high-quality true-bypass relay soft switch which takes it
out of the signal path when bypassed. Experiment and enjoy!
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Wampler Pinnacle Specifications

General

Type	Overdrive
Bypass	True Bypass
Input Impedance	1MΩ
Controls	Gain, Volume, Tone, Contour
Power Source	9V DC
Dimensions	4.5" x 2.5" x 1.5"
Output Impedance	1kΩ

Summary

Pinnacle Pedal Overview

Product Description and Inspiration

Details the Pinnacle pedal's aim to emulate the "Brown Sound" and its suitability for classic, soaring tones.

Key Features and Controls

Introduces the Gain, Volume, Tone, Contour, Vintage/Modern switch, and Boost switch controls.

Understanding the Controls

Volume Control

Adjusts the overall output level of the Pinnacle, affecting volume from clean to max.

Gain Control

Controls the amount of distortion and sustain, from clean to high-gain.

Tone Control

Affects the frequency response, interacting with other controls for a wide tonal palette.

Contour Control

Adjusts the mid-frequency emphasis, offering a scooped or boosted midrange.

Vintage/Modern Switch

Changes the overall tone from a classic, darker sound to a brighter, forward tone.

Boost Switch

Alters the internal gain structure for lower or higher gain modes.

Bypass Switch

Engages or disengages the effect, utilizing a true-bypass relay soft switch.

Suggested Settings

Provides example settings for achieving specific tones like 'Ain't talkin' 'bout...' and 'Modern high gain rock...'.