Here is one of the most common questions we are asked at Wampler Pedals - "Can I run this pedal at 18v"? As you may already know, I'm not one of the engineers in the company, I'm more on the marketing side so this post is not going to be full of nerd stuff, just the...
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Comparing the Tumnus to the legendary Klon Centaur…
I recently discussed with Curtis Kent what the Tumnus would sound like when put side by side with his Silver Klon Centaur. We all know that each Klon is slightly different due to Bill's delightful habit of tweaking the circuit (parts were more inconsistent than they...
Protect Your Gear!
It seems just about every time I log in to any one of my social media outlets – I unfortunately come across various stories about bands who have had their gear stolen out of their van, trailer, or even studio. It’s sad that this happens to hard working musicians that...
Securing Pedals to Your Pedalboard
First off, let’s talk Velcro. It's used by most every guitarist under the sun to fasten their pedals to their pedalboards. The original idea and design originated in 1948 from George de Mestral. He noticed that burs would keep sticking to his dog whenever it went...
The 7 Guitar Moments that Changed my World (Brian)
When most guitar players make lists like this, it's because they are listing things that made them play guitar differently or want to play guitar better or something like that. When I list things, it's because certain pieces made me hear something different and...
The 5 Guitar Moments That Changed My World (Alex)
I fell in love with music at an early age. My music tastes varied because of having to ride long distances because we lived waaay back in the woods. It varied by each parent too. Often riding with my mom to doctors’ appointments, we’d be listening to great oldies...
“…Welcome to Tone Chasers Anonymous…”
Which one should I begin with as I stand up and shyly speak as the whole group watches?? Should it be "Hello, my name is Jason and I'm addicted to chasing tone" or "Hello, my name is Jason and I'm an opinionated idiot"? You see, the problem I have is that both of...
The 5 Guitar Moments That Changed My World (Max)
5 guitar moments that changed my life Early this week, Jason posted a Blog about the 5 guitar moments that changed his world. Piggy-backing off this idea – here are my 5. Although numbered – it’s hard to put them in any official order. It was also hard to pick only 5....
The 5 Guitar Moments That Changed My World (Jason)
I started playing the guitar at about age 8, massively influenced by my older brother, my grandfather, and my uncle (who were all players) - I started the same way as everyone else my age did. Listening to the radio and going through my, and my friends, parents record...
The Show Must Go On – Happy Birthday Freddie Mercury
Today would have marked the 69th Birthday of Farrokh Bulsara - better know to the world as Freddie Mercury. To many, including myself, Freddie was not only a mind blowing musician, singer, and songwriter; but the greatest live showman to ever grace the stage - it's...