Wampler ANDY WOOD GEARBOX User manual

ANDY WOOD SIGNATURE OVERDRIVE
ANDY WOOD SIGNATURE OVERDRIVE
Gearbox features modied versions of two of Brian Wampler’s best loved drive
circuits: the Tumnus and the Pinnacle. This combination makes the Gearbox one
of the most versatile dual pedals Wampler has ever created. A top-switchable
stacking order control, dual inputs and outputs, a custom designed side chained
noise gate, premium quality components, along with a stunning nish, makes
Gearbox THE single pedal solution that delivers.
Channel 1 (based on the legendary Tumnus) is a perfect addition to any board
setup and any playing style. Its versatility allows you to stack it with another
pedal to help push or shape the total amount of gain, use it as a stand-alone
overdrive, or as a slightly dirty boost to push the front end of your amp over the
edge. Channel 2 (Based on the Pinnacle, one of Brian’s most popular distortion
pedals) delivers that legendary “Brown Sound”. The three band EQ lets you dial
in your soaring lead tone while the unique noise gate keeps the clarity on point.
Stack both channels together for tonal bliss - warm, yet brutal grunt; delicate and
controllable harmonic overtones; beautifully dened distortion that cuts through the
mix.
The Order switch lets you select which pedal comes rst in the signal chain. For
ultimate control, connect both sets of inputs and outputs to an external switcher
to mix or match in parallel or series. Andy named this pedal the Gearbox as it was
designed to be the driving force behind your sound.
Andy Wood is recognized as one of this generation’s most inuential guitarists:
he spent most of his childhood playing and competing in festivals and touring the
bluegrass circuit with his cousin and grandfather; by the age of 22 he demonstrated
his outstanding electric guitar skills being crowned champion of Guitar Center’s
“Guitarmageddon” competition. Andy has toured professionally with a wide range
of acts including Rascal Flatts, Gary Allan, Locash, Scott Stapp, and Sebastian Bach.
Andy Wood has totally blurred the lines of preconceived genres with his most
recent album, “Junktown”, a masterpiece of different guitar styles and progressive
southern inspired fusion. Junktown was recorded with a prototype of what is now
the Wampler Gearbox Andy Wood Signature Overdrive.

WAMPLER Pedals Limited Warranty. WAMPLER offers a (5) year warranty to the original purchaser that this WAMPLER product will be free from defects in material and workmanship. A dated sales receipt will establish coverage under this warranty.This warranty does not cover service or parts to repair damage
caused by accident, neglect,normal cosmetic wear, disaster, misuse, abuse, negligence, inadequate packing or shipping procedures and service, repair or modications to the product,which have not been authorized by WAMPLER. If this product is defective in materials or workmanship as warranted above, your sole
remedy shall be repair replacement as provided below.
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INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGE In no event is WAMPLER liable for any incident or consequential damages arising out of the use or inability of the possibility of such damages, or any other claim by any other party. Some states do not allow the seclusion or limitation of consequential damages, so the
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the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the
instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantees that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user
is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures: • Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.• Increase the separation between the equipment and the receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit dierent from that to which the receiver is connected.• Consult
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Gearbox was developed with Andy Wood, an artist whose music is known for blurringGearbox was developed with Andy Wood, an artist whose music is known for blurring
the line of preconceived genres, and it has two independent circuits (channels) in onethe line of preconceived genres, and it has two independent circuits (channels) in one
enclosure.enclosure. Channel 1 on the right gives you a tweaked version of the Tumnus circuit and Channel 1 on the right gives you a tweaked version of the Tumnus circuit and
Channel 2 on the left of the pedal gives you a specially modied Pinnacle circuit with a unique Channel 2 on the left of the pedal gives you a specially modied Pinnacle circuit with a unique
Noise Gate control. Andy wanted a pedal that sounded great out of the box, with all controls Noise Gate control. Andy wanted a pedal that sounded great out of the box, with all controls
around noon, ready to be ne tuned!around noon, ready to be ne tuned!
Level (Both Channels):Level (Both Channels): Controls the total output volume of each channel. The Level control Controls the total output volume of each channel. The Level control
on the Tumnus has been tweaked so unity is nearer the 12 o’clock position. on the Tumnus has been tweaked so unity is nearer the 12 o’clock position.
Gain (Both Channels):Gain (Both Channels): This control adjusts the total amount of gain that is applied to the This control adjusts the total amount of gain that is applied to the
signal path of each channel, turning this control clockwise will increase the amount, counter signal path of each channel, turning this control clockwise will increase the amount, counter
clockwise will decrease.clockwise will decrease.
Bass / Mids / Treble (Ch 2):Bass / Mids / Treble (Ch 2): Adjust the amount of low-end, mid-range, and high-end Adjust the amount of low-end, mid-range, and high-end
frequencies on Channel 2, turning clockwise will increase the levels, counter clockwise to frequencies on Channel 2, turning clockwise will increase the levels, counter clockwise to
decrease. decrease.
Gate (Ch 2):Gate (Ch 2): Filter unwanted noise with this custom designed side chained noise gate circuit Filter unwanted noise with this custom designed side chained noise gate circuit
control, turning this past 12 o’clock will radically gate the noise. Only affects signal if Channel control, turning this past 12 o’clock will radically gate the noise. Only affects signal if Channel
2 is active.2 is active.
Tone (Ch 1):Tone (Ch 1): Adjusts the amount of tone / clarity on Channel 1, turn clockwise for increased Adjusts the amount of tone / clarity on Channel 1, turn clockwise for increased
treble, couner-clockwise rolls off the treble.treble, couner-clockwise rolls off the treble.
Order:Order: Change the stacking order with this switch if you are using only one input and one Change the stacking order with this switch if you are using only one input and one
output cable.output cable.
Connections:Connections: This pedal has 2 pairs of input and output jacks: if you are using only one This pedal has 2 pairs of input and output jacks: if you are using only one
set connect to the jacks marked with solid triangles; if you are using both sets, the outline set connect to the jacks marked with solid triangles; if you are using both sets, the outline
triangles indicate the separate output for Channel 1 and input for Channel 2. This allows you triangles indicate the separate output for Channel 1 and input for Channel 2. This allows you
to connect both channels independently (to a switcher for example) or add a pedal as an to connect both channels independently (to a switcher for example) or add a pedal as an
insert inbetween both channels (Andy sometimes likes to put a compressor between them)insert inbetween both channels (Andy sometimes likes to put a compressor between them)
Power:Power: This pedal was designed around the usage of a 9V DC power source only. To avoid This pedal was designed around the usage of a 9V DC power source only. To avoid
damage to the pedal, do not exceed 9V DC, do not use center pin positive adapters, and damage to the pedal, do not exceed 9V DC, do not use center pin positive adapters, and
do not use AC power. Use only a 9V DC power source that is intended for guitar pedals. This do not use AC power. Use only a 9V DC power source that is intended for guitar pedals. This
pedal draws approximately 51.5mA at 9V. NOTE: we recommend disconnecting the battery if pedal draws approximately 51.5mA at 9V. NOTE: we recommend disconnecting the battery if
used with a power supply. Batteries will drain quickly on this pedal due to its architecture.used with a power supply. Batteries will drain quickly on this pedal due to its architecture.
Andy Wood’s Signature “Liquid Tone”Andy Wood’s Signature “Liquid Tone”
This is where it’s at. Both channels engaged, noise
gate taking the strain, the Tumnus (Ch1) sending
some gorgeous crunch into the Pinnacle (Ch2).
Enjoy. We make no apologies for any time lost
noodling with these settings...
Taxi DriverTaxi Driver
Feeling like laying down some mean and dirty
blues tones? This is where you need to start. Only
Channel 1 is engaged but it sounds so sweet, so
soulful. Put any style of guitar through this and
experience some absolute blues nirvana. Neck
pickups sound especially warm.
Red LineRed Line
Just Channel 2 this time and with a smidge of extra
noise gate you can get very loud with this and
trust us, you will not regret it. Sharp and brutal but
still cutting through your mix - this setup sounds
particularly fantasic with a “Tele style” guitar
snarling through it.
The Fat and the FuriousThe Fat and the Furious
Get both channels engaged, put your seatbelt
on, and prepare for some gorgeous fat harmonics
and soaring tones. Andy loves playing his “Strat
style” guitars through this setting - seems to bring
out the best in those single coils with signature
smoothness and power...almost nostalgic in tone.
Suggested Settings for you to try out:Suggested Settings for you to try out:

Junktown
Andy Wood
Standard tuning
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We thought you might like to try out a few bars of some killer tunes off the Junktown album through your pedal, so we reproduced these with Andy’s kind permission.We thought you might like to try out a few bars of some killer tunes off the Junktown album through your pedal, so we reproduced these with Andy’s kind permission.
Full transcriptions and backing tracks are available to purchase from andywoodmusic.comFull transcriptions and backing tracks are available to purchase from andywoodmusic.com