Wampler Gearbox Andy Wood Signature Dual Overdrive Pedal

The Wampler Gearbox is a professional dual overdrive pedal developed in collaboration with guitarist Andy Wood. It combines two distinct, modified versions of Wampler's acclaimed gain circuits into a single, highly flexible unit designed to be the central drive source on a pedalboard. The pedal offers comprehensive tonal shaping and routing options for guitarists seeking a versatile and high-quality overdrive solution. Channel 1 is based on the Tumnus circuit, serving as a transparent overdrive or clean boost that excels at pushing amplifiers into natural breakup or stacking with other pedals. Channel 2 derives from the Pinnacle distortion, delivering the classic high-gain 'Brown Sound' with a dedicated 3-band EQ and a unique noise gate to maintain clarity. A key feature is the order switch, which allows the user to select whether Channel 1 or Channel 2 comes first in the signal chain, significantly altering the stacked tone. Dual input and output jacks facilitate integration with external pedal switchers for advanced parallel or series routing. This pedal is ideally suited for gigging and studio guitarists who require a wide range of drive tones from a single, reliable unit. Its robust construction with premium components, built in the USA, ensures consistent performance. The Gearbox is designed to function as the primary drive section, capable of delivering everything from subtle, bluesy breakup to searing, defined high-gain lead tones that cut through a mix, making it a practical centrepiece for many playing styles and rigs.