Essential Information About the Wampler Cryptid Fuzz Pedal
- A single enclosure capturing the spirit of vintage fuzz, featuring a unique circuit designed by Brian Wampler.
- Two mini-switches "Chime" and "Tight" to quickly adjust brightness and bass tightness.
- Exceptional responsiveness to guitar volume and tone controls for natural "cleanup."
- Compact format, made in the USA, standard 9 V DC power supply drawing only 30 mA.
In the Lineage of Legendary Fuzzes, Reimagined by Brian Wampler
Designed as a tribute to classic fuzz pedals, the Cryptid Fuzz condenses several vintage tonal signatures into a single modern pedal. It aims for versatility without sacrificing character, offering a palette ranging from sixties sounds to more muscular textures, with the reliability and ergonomics of contemporary design.
For Which Guitarist and Styles?
Ideal for rock, blues, garage, psychedelic, indie, or stoner guitarists seeking an expressive and lively grain. Its high sensitivity to dynamics makes it equally relevant in studio and live settings, whether you play on a minimalist pedalboard or a more ambitious effects chain.
Controls and Modes to Shape Your Tone
The "Volume," "Tone," "Fuzz," and "Character" potentiometers provide precise adjustment of level, spectral balance, fuzz amount, and overall personality. The "Chime" switch adds brightness and definition in the highs, while "Tight" tightens the low end for firmer riffs. A footswitch enables effect bypass, with a clear status LED. Input and output are 6.35mm Jack format for immediate integration.
The Sound
The Cryptid Fuzz covers a wide sonic continuum: sharp attack and biting grain, singing sustain, more abrasive or conversely more open textures depending on settings. The pedal finely responds to playing dynamics and the guitar's volume knob, shifting from a slight crunchy smoothness to a thick, saturated fuzz while maintaining excellent note articulation.
Technical Specifications
General
- Type: fuzz pedal for guitar
- Model: Wampler Cryptid Fuzz
- Footswitch: effect bypass
- LED: effect on indicator
- Dimensions (W x D x H): 64 x 114 x 56 mm
- Made in: USA
Controls and Switches
- Potentiometers: Volume, Tone, Fuzz, Character
- Mini-switches: "Chime," "Tight"
Connectivity
- Input: 6.35mm Jack
- Output: 6.35mm Jack
- Power supply: 2.1 x 5.5 mm barrel connector, center negative
Included Accessories
- 9 V DC power adapter not included (compatible adapter ref. 409939)
- Jack cables not included
Power Consumption
- Required voltage: 9 V DC, center negative
- Current draw: 30 mA
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