Wampler Tumnus Deluxe Overdrive & Boost Guitar Effects Pedal

1. Prodotto finitoview

La Wampler Tumnus Deluxe is an advanced overdrive and boost guitar effects pedal, building upon the acclaimed sound of the original Tumnus. This pedal offers exceptional clarity, punch, and detailed breakup, characteristic of its mythical overdrive inspiration. It features an articulate-sounding buffer, with an easily accessible side switch for true bypass performance, ensuring uncolored tonal purity when desired. The Tumnus Deluxe is designed to enhance your guitar's sound, whether used as a standalone overdrive, a boost for a driven amplifier or another pedal, or as an 'always on' tonal sweetener.

Caratteristiche principali:

• Versatile Buffer: Features the same magic-sounding buffer as the original Tumnus, providing clarity, punch, and detailed breakup.
• True Bypass Option: Easily switch to true bypass performance for uncolored tonal purity via a side-mounted switch.
• Comprehensive EQ: Includes a classic treble control, along with active bass and mid controls to boost or cut desired frequencies.
• Gain Voicing: A Normal / Hot switch allows for selection between standard Tumnus gain and higher gain settings.
• Applicazione flessibile: Can be used to boost a driven amp or another pedal, as a standalone overdrive, or as an 'always on' tonal enhancer.

2. Caratteristiche e controlli del prodotto

La Wampler Tumnus Deluxe pedal is equipped with intuitive controls to shape your desired overdrive and boost tones. Familiarize yourself with each control for optimal performance.

Image: Wampler Tumnus Deluxe Overdrive & Boost Guitar Effects Pedal, showing its top-mounted controls and side switches.

Top-Mounted Controls:

• Volume: Adjusts the overall output level of the pedal. Turn clockwise to increase volume, counter-clockwise to decrease.
• Guadagno: Controls the amount of overdrive/distortion. Higher settings provide more saturation and sustain.
• Alti: A classic tone control that adjusts the higher frequencies. Use to brighten or mellow your sound.
• Mid: Active control to boost or cut the mid-range frequencies, allowing for precise tonal sculpting.
• Basso: Active control to boost or cut the low-end frequencies, adding warmth or tightness to your tone.

Interruttori:

• Normal / Hot Switch: Toggles between two gain voicings. 'Normal' provides the standard Tumnus gain, while 'Hot' offers increased gain for more aggressive tones.
• True Bypass / Buffered Bypass Switch: Located on the side of the pedal, this switch allows you to select between true bypass (for uncolored signal when off) and buffered bypass (for signal integrity over long cable runs).

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3. Impostazione

Follow these steps to set up your Wampler Tumnus Deluxe pedal:

1. Collegamento elettrico: Connect a 9V DC power supply (not included unless specified in packaging) to the '9V DC Power Jack' on the pedal. Ensure the power supply is center-negative. Alternatively, a 9V battery can be installed (see Maintenance section).
2. Connessione di ingresso: Connect your guitar to the 'INPUT' jack on the pedal using a standard 1/4-inch instrument cable.
3. Connessione di uscita: Collega il jack 'OUTPUT' del pedale al tuo amplifier's input (or the next pedal in your signal chain) using another 1/4-inch instrument cable.
4. Impostazioni iniziali: For first use, set all knobs (Volume, Gain, Treble, Mid, Bass) to the 12 o'clock position. Set the 'Normal / Hot' switch to 'Normal' and the 'True Bypass / Buffered Bypass' switch to 'Buffered Bypass'.

4. Istruzioni per l'uso

Once set up, the Wampler Tumnus Deluxe is ready for use. Experiment with the controls to find your preferred tones.

• Inserimento del pedale: Press the footswitch to engage the overdrive effect. The LED indicator will illuminate when the pedal is active.
• Disengaging the Pedal: Premere nuovamente il pedale per escludere l'effetto. L'indicatore LED si spegnerà.
• Regolazione dell'overdrive: Utilizzare il Guadagno knob to control the amount of drive. Start with lower settings for subtle boost and transparent overdrive, and increase for more pronounced saturation.
• Modellazione del tono: Utilizzare il Acuto, metà, E Basso controls to fine-tune your sound. These active EQ controls allow for significant customization to match your guitar, amplifier, and musical style.
• Gain Voicing: Capovolgi il Normal / Hot switch to 'Hot' for an increased gain stage, ideal for lead tones or heavier rhythm.
• Modalità bypass: Select 'True Bypass' for a completely unaltered signal when the pedal is off, or 'Buffered Bypass' to maintain signal strength and clarity, especially with long cable runs or multiple pedals.

5. Manutenzione

To ensure the longevity and optimal performance of your Wampler Tumnus Deluxe pedal, follow these maintenance guidelines:

• Pulizia: Utilizzare un panno morbido e asciutto per pulire l'esterno del pedale. Evitare detergenti abrasivi o solventi.
• Alimentazione elettrica: Utilizzare sempre un alimentatore stabilizzato da 9 V CC con centro negativo. Un'alimentazione errata può danneggiare l'unità.
• Sostituzione della batteria: If using a 9V battery, replace it when the LED indicator dims or the pedal's performance degrades. To replace, carefully remove the bottom plate screws, replace the battery, and re-secure the plate.
• Magazzinaggio: Quando non viene utilizzato, conservare il pedale in un luogo fresco e asciutto, lontano dalla luce solare diretta e da temperature estreme.
• Evitare l'umidità: Protect the pedal from moisture and liquids, as this can cause electrical damage.

6. Risoluzione Dei Problemi

If you encounter issues with your Wampler Tumnus Deluxe, refer to the following troubleshooting tips:

• Nessun suono:
  • Check all cable connections (guitar, pedal input/output, amplificatore).
  • Verify the power supply is correctly connected and functioning, or replace the 9V battery.
  • Ensure your guitar's volume knob is up and your amplifier is turned on and set to an audible volume.
  • Test the pedal with a different power supply or instrument cables.
• Poor Tone / Unexpected Sound:
  • Regolare il Acuto, metà, E Basso controls to fine-tune the EQ.
  • Controllare il Normal / Hot switch setting; switch to 'Normal' for a less aggressive tone.
  • Sperimenta con il True Bypass / Bypass bufferizzato switch to see if the bypass mode affects your tone.
  • Ensure your guitar's pickups are functioning correctly.
• Il LED non si accende:
  • Confirm the power supply is connected and providing 9V DC power.
  • If using a battery, it may be depleted and needs replacement.
  • The footswitch may not be fully engaged; press firmly.

7. Specifiche

8. Garanzia e supporto

Il tuo Wampler Tumnus Deluxe pedal comes with a warranty card and manual. Please refer to these documents for detailed warranty information, terms, and conditions. For technical support, product inquiries, or service, please contact Wampler customer support through their official websito o le informazioni di contatto fornite nella documentazione del prodotto.

The product package includes: Power supply, cable, warranty card/manual.