Instruction Manual
Treble – This adjusts the frequency emphasis on the highs. It's a straightfor-
ward control, but it is still extremely eective. If you want more highs, raise the
Treble. If you want less, lower the Treble. This control is in some ways
determined by the Hard/Brutal switch – set to Hard, you will have an inherent-
ly lower amount of treble, whereas Brutal mode allows you more high
frequency room to expand.
Mids – This adjusts the "body" of the sound, the midrange frequencies where
guitar's fundamentals reside. Scooping this out can put you back farther in the
band mix, while pushing it up will put you more forward in the mix. Brian has
worked hard to make sure that you can dial in your ideal high-gain sound with
the Triple Wreck across a huge variety of amps. A classic "scooped" sound is
denitely possible, but watch where you are in the mix.
Bass – This control determines the amount of low end pound to the signal,
and is great for dialing in the pedal to meet the needs of your cabinet. The
idea of the Triple Wreck is an aggressive, high gain sound, and one of the ways
in which it strongly distinguishes itself from the lower gain pedals and even
from the higher gain options in the Wampler Pedals lineup is in its extraordi-
narily tight distortion character. It allows you to easily chug (or "djent" if that's
your preference) without ab. When using the Triple Wreck with a closed-back
cabinet, pay attention to the Bass knob for a tight sound.
Hard/Brutal – This control essentially sets the overall voicing of the pedal's
frequencies, to be either darker (think late '80s, early '90s high gain guitar
tone) or brighter and more modern. Setting this up rst will give you a good
"starting point" for your tone, but it's also useful if you've adjusted everything
else and feel the overall tone needs to shift in a larger direction.
Boost Footswitch – This is the switch that changes the pedal from recogniza-
bly brutal high-gain distortion to a modern fuzz monster. It's attached to its
own control knob, called...
Boost Contour – This adjustment changes the intensity of the Boost. It's
possible, as mentioned above, to set the Gain knob lower and this Contour
anticlockwise for a more conventional gain boost setup, but the majority of
possibilities are varieties of heavy, crushing fuzz. This control, in conjunction
with the Gain knob and the EQ options, lets you dial it in just like you want it.
Power Requirements
The pedal can be powered by a 9V battery. The battery terminal is located inside the pedal. If
using a power supply, power needed for the pedal is 9V DC, regulated, center pin negative, as
supplied by most standard Boss™/Ibanez™/Etc. supplies. The pedal can be safely powered with a
multi-supply, like the Visual Sound 1SPOT™. The pedal was designed explicitly around the usage
of a 9V DC power source, and is intended to sound its best at 9V. To avoid damage to the pedal,
do not exceed 18V DC, do not use center pin positive adapters, and do not use AC power. Using
an incorrect power adapter can lead to damage and will void the warranty on the pedal. This
pedal draws 23mA. This pedal will not behave correctly when powered by greater than the
above power requirements. 18V should not be used with this pedal, or the Boost
functionality will not work as intended at all.
Please note: If you are using a battery, it will drain when the input cord is plugged in.
Return and Warranty Policy
For direct sales, there is a 14-day “no questions asked” period where you may return the pedal for any reason, provided that it is in its original condition. Please retain
all packaging within this period in case you decide to return it! We only require that you pay shipping back. The 14 days start when you receive the pedal. This does
not apply to dealer or retailer sales – see their individual return policies for specic information.
All Wampler Pedals, Inc. pedals carry a 5-year, fully transferable warranty that covers defects due to parts and labor. The warranty begins at the point of purchase.
Please remember to register your pedal as soon as possible after purchase at the following web page to ensure quicker service if you should ever need to make a
warranty claim: www.wamplerpedals.com/warranty_registration
For warranty repairs or questions, please feel free to contact us at www.wamplerpedals.com/contact_us.html
Voicing: Hard. Gain at 1 o'clock, Treble at 3 o'clock, Mids at 11
o'clock, Bass at 1-2 o'clock, Boost OFF
Late '80s High Gain
Voicing: Brutal, Gain at 3 o'clock, Treble at 2 o'clock, Mids at 2
o'clock, Bass at 3 o'clock, Boost OFF
Modern Brutal Chugga Chugga
Voicing: Hard. Gain at 9-10 o'clock, Treble at 1 o'clock,
Mids at 2 o'clock, Bass at Noon; for the Boost option,
Boost Contour at 8-9 o'clock, kick it in for a higher gain
sound
Responsive Medium Crunch with Boost
Wreck It
Voicing: Brutal. Gain at 3 o'clock, Treble at 2 o'clock, Mids at
1 o'clock, Bass at 3 o'clock, Boost ON, Boost Contour at 2-3
o'clock
Suggested Settings (volume to suit)
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