Tumnus
The Wampler Tumnus is a versatile overdrive pedal that delivers a sought-after, mythical tone in a compact design. This pedal offers a range from a smooth boost to a full, meaty drive. Guitarists can use it as a standalone overdrive, a clean boost, or to shape the total amount of gain, and even as a buffer. With its streamlined controls, the Tumnus offers quick tone shaping. Stack it with other pedals, like a Cory Wong Compressor, for added tonal flexibility. The Tumnus is a favorite, even compared to other overdrives like a Tube Screamer, and is a great option for both metal and blues styles. The Germanium Tumnus features high-grade components for superior sound and response.
What Wampler Pedals say about the Tumnus
With the Tumnus Deluxe, Brian has set a new standard. Thanks in large part to the design’s articulate-sounding buffer, all of the clarity, punch, and detailed breakup of the original Tumnus are still there. But if you prefer the sound of true bypass performance, just hit the switch on the side of the pedal for uncolored tonal purity. Brian also injected the Tumnus Deluxe with a level of tonal flexibility not previously available on this style of drive. Active bass and mid controls, as well as a regular treble control (the same as the pedal it was inspired by), encourages you to sculpt the tone from this pedal to the demands of your rig. Whether you’re boosting a driven amp or another pedal, using the pedal as a stand-alone overdrive, or crowning it your “always on” tonal sweetener, you’ll find the Tumnus Deluxe’s wide-ranging controls make it much more than just another clone. The Tumnus Deluxe delivers all the string-to-string clarity, high-headroom output, and amp-like breakup that made this style of overdrive pedal so iconic. But its 3-band EQ will enhance your tone with warm low end, instantly identifiable midrange, and just the right amount of top-end sparkle. Unlike some other similarly voiced pedals, the Tumnus Deluxe has enough tonal control to perfect your sound through any rig. The buffer inside the Tumnus Deluxe sounds so good, you might just find it enhances your tone whether the pedal is on or off. But Wampler knows that some players prefer the clean signal path of true bypass operation. With the Tumnus Deluxe’s side-mounted buffered/true bypass control, attaining that uncolored sound is as easy as flipping a switch.
What guitarists say...
Guitarists consistently praise the Tumnus for its warm, full, and sweet sound, often describing it as a game changer. Many users appreciate its versatility, using it as a clean boost, low to mid-gain overdrive, and for stacking with other pedals. Reviewers frequently highlight its ability to enhance existing tones and make other pedals sound better, including those from the [RevivalDRIVE] or [Velvet Fuzz]. Many consider it an essential, always-on pedal that significantly improves the sound of their amps and pedalboards.
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