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Brian Wampler's inspiration for the Velvet Fuzz pedal, focusing on classic amp tones and aggressive fuzz.
Introduces the pedal's three controls and two voicing options, noting their interactive nature.
Details the relay-based soft switch for true bypass operation and LED indicator.
Adjusts the pedal's output level, suggesting finding a unity volume setting.
Determines the amount and style of fuzz, varying with the voicing switch.
Adjusts tone from dark/bassy to bright/high-forward, reacting differently with voicing options.
Offers two distinct tonal voicings: a fat, creamy fuzz or a tighter, distortion-like fuzz.
A suggested setting for the Velvet Fuzz pedal, likely emphasizing smooth, sustaining tones.
A suggested setting for the Velvet Fuzz pedal, potentially evoking specific tonal characteristics.
A suggested setting for the Velvet Fuzz pedal, indicating a particular tonal preference.
A suggested setting for the Velvet Fuzz pedal, aiming for a distinct sonic profile.
Advises on pedal placement, noting that buffers can affect performance, especially in Big mode.
Outlines Wampler's five-year warranty terms, coverage, and return procedures.
Covers FCC compliance, potential radio interference, warranty registration, and customer support contact.
Brian Wampler's inspiration for the Velvet Fuzz pedal, focusing on classic amp tones and aggressive fuzz.
Introduces the pedal's three controls and two voicing options, noting their interactive nature.
Details the relay-based soft switch for true bypass operation and LED indicator.
Adjusts the pedal's output level, suggesting finding a unity volume setting.
Determines the amount and style of fuzz, varying with the voicing switch.
Adjusts tone from dark/bassy to bright/high-forward, reacting differently with voicing options.
Offers two distinct tonal voicings: a fat, creamy fuzz or a tighter, distortion-like fuzz.
A suggested setting for the Velvet Fuzz pedal, likely emphasizing smooth, sustaining tones.
A suggested setting for the Velvet Fuzz pedal, potentially evoking specific tonal characteristics.
A suggested setting for the Velvet Fuzz pedal, indicating a particular tonal preference.
A suggested setting for the Velvet Fuzz pedal, aiming for a distinct sonic profile.
Advises on pedal placement, noting that buffers can affect performance, especially in Big mode.
Outlines Wampler's five-year warranty terms, coverage, and return procedures.
Covers FCC compliance, potential radio interference, warranty registration, and customer support contact.
The Wampler Velvet Fuzz is a guitar effects pedal designed to recreate the sound of a classic fuzz pedal driven through a powerful amplifier, specifically an EL34-driven stack. It aims to deliver both the smoothness and aggression of fuzz, combined with the power of a stack, bringing these tones to life through your amplifier.
The Velvet Fuzz is built for guitarists seeking a versatile fuzz tone, ranging from sweet, sustaining fuzz to dirty, destroyed fuzz that borders on distortion. It offers a unique approach to fuzz, allowing for clear chords with all strings singing through, and excellent reaction when the guitar's volume is rolled back. The pedal is designed to be highly versatile, catering to both traditional fuzz enthusiasts and those who prefer a more distortion-like character, while maintaining its distinctive tonal flavor.
The pedal features three primary controls and two voicing options, allowing for extensive tonal shaping. Understanding how each control interacts with the others is key to maximizing the pedal's potential.
Bypass Switch: This is a relay-based soft switch that provides true bypass switching. When the pedal is disabled, it ensures that no part of the circuit interferes with your signal. An LED indicator light illuminates when the pedal is active.
Volume Control: This knob adjusts the overall output level of the pedal, similar to the volume control on a guitar or amplifier. As you increase the Fuzz knob and adjust the Brightness control and switches, you may need to modify the Volume to maintain a consistent output level. It's recommended to start by finding the "unity" volume, where the affected sound level matches the unaffected sound level.
Fuzz Control: As its name suggests, this control determines the amount of fuzz in your signal. Turning it clockwise increases the fuzziness of the sound. The specific character and amount of fuzz achieved will vary depending on the setting of the voicing switch.
Brightness Control: This knob allows you to adjust the tonal character from a dark, bass-heavy sound (fully counterclockwise) to a bright, highs-forward, present sound (fully clockwise). Finding the right setting for your specific gear usually involves experimenting between these extremes. A good starting point is noon, then making small adjustments to let your ears adapt to the sound. The Brightness knob's reaction also changes based on the voicing option, so it's important to experiment with it in both settings.
Big / Tight Voicing Switch: This is a core feature that offers significant tonal versatility.
The voicing switch, combined with the other controls, allows you to choose between a more fuzz-friendly tone (bigger and looser) and a more distortion-like tone (tighter and brighter). This makes the pedal effective for retaining your core tone while adding significant sonic impact.
The manual provides four suggested settings to help users explore the pedal's capabilities:
These suggested settings provide starting points for users to experiment and discover their preferred sounds.
It is crucial to place the Velvet Fuzz pedal before any buffering in your signal chain. Placing it after a buffer may alter its reaction and sound, especially in "big" mode, potentially deviating from its intended design.
Wampler Pedals offers a comprehensive five (5) year limited warranty to the original purchaser. This warranty covers defects in material and workmanship, provided a dated sales receipt establishes coverage. The warranty does not cover damage resulting from accidents, neglect, normal cosmetic wear, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping, or unauthorized service, repair, or modifications.
In the event of a defect covered by the warranty, the sole remedy is repair or replacement of the product.
Return Procedures: If a defect occurs, customers must follow specific return procedures:
If Wampler determines the unit was defective under warranty, they will repair or replace the product at no additional charge, excluding expedited shipping costs. Replaced parts become the property of Wampler. Products repaired or replaced under warranty will be returned via ground shipping within the United States, freight prepaid.
Incidental or Consequential Damage: Wampler is not liable for any incidental or consequential damages arising from the use or inability to use the product. Some states may not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so this limitation may not apply to all users. The warranty provides specific legal rights, and other rights may vary by state.
For Your Protection: It is recommended to complete the online warranty registration within ten days of purchase. This allows Wampler to contact you directly in case of a safety notification issued in accordance with the 1972 Consumer Product Safety Act.
FCC Compliance: The equipment has been tested and found to comply with Class B digital device limits under part 15 of the FCC Rules, designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. If the equipment causes harmful interference to radio or television reception, users are encouraged to try corrective measures such as reorienting the receiving antenna, increasing separation between equipment and receiver, connecting to a different circuit outlet, or consulting a dealer/experienced radio/TV technician. Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the responsible party could void the user's warranty to operate the equipment.
Customer Support: Dedicated staff are available for warranty or product questions via email at help@wamplerpedals.com or by phone at (765) 352-8626. Registering your pedal as soon as possible after purchase at www.RegisterYourWampler.com ensures quicker service for any warranty claims.
General| Type | Fuzz |
|---|---|
| Controls | Volume, Fuzz, Tone |
| Power Supply | 9V DC |
| Bypass | True Bypass |
| Input Impedance | 1 MΩ |
| Output Impedance | 100 Ω |
| Bright/Dark switch | Yes |
