United States · Est. 2004
Wampler Pedals
Indiana boutique specialising in faithful amp-in-a-box tones and high-gain British emulations.
About the brand
Wampler Pedals was founded in 2004 by Brian Wampler in Muncie, Indiana. Wampler's background as a self-taught electronics engineer — he taught himself from books before the internet made such information readily available — gives his pedals a distinctive character that comes from deep circuit understanding rather than copying existing designs.
The Tumnus overdrive is a close take on the Klon Centaur circuit at a fraction of the original's price, making it one of the most popular transparent overdrives on the market. The Plexi-Drive captures the dynamic breakup of a pushed Marshall Plexi with remarkable accuracy. The Terraform multi-modulation pedal brings boutique modulation to a larger audience.
Brian Wampler is also the author of 'How to Build Effect Pedals' and has contributed enormously to the DIY pedal community through his books and online presence. Wampler Pedals is built in Indiana and remains a family-run operation.
Key facts
- Tumnus: one of the most successful Klon-inspired overdrives
- Plexi-Drive: faithful emulation of pushed Marshall tone
- Brian Wampler authored the definitive guide to pedal building
- Built in Muncie, Indiana — a family-run operation
Iconic pedals
Tumnus
Transparent overdrive based on the Klon Centaur circuit at an accessible price. Touch-sensitive, with the characteristic Klon blend and the warmth that made it legendary.
Plexi-Drive
Emulation of a Marshall Plexi at maximum volume in a compact pedal. Captures the dynamic breakup and sustain of the Plexi with remarkable authenticity.
Terraform
Multi-function modulation with ten types — chorus, flanger, phaser, tremolo, vibrato, rotary — with expression control and preset saving for the modern player.
Ego Compressor
Five-knob FET-style compressor with parallel blend that allows compression without losing the original attack. One of the most versatile compact compressors available.
Notable musicians
- Brad Paisley · Paisley Drive
- Guthrie Govan · Tumnus, Plexi-Drive
- Mike Hermans · Pantheon, Tumnus
- Brent Mason · Paisley Drive