in such an extensive array of tones , from American vintage amp breakup to thick British valve sounds and all the way into high gain territory . And the feel can change , too — it ’ s not just the sound coming out of the amp , but the touch response can be manipulated with these controls .
If you were to run this through a clean front end , you could use the boost switch to get some grit , use the pedal for heavier rhythms , and the pedal with boost for leads or another level of intensity . The only downside to the pedal ( if you can call it a downside ) is that you may want multiples to dial in various types of tones for your rig . This is one of the rare pedals that does everything within its tonal range very well .
Outside of the fine looks and construction on this pedal , the Wampler Pinnacle Deluxe V2 impressed throughout its tonal range from vintage to modern high-gain sounds . The Sag feature is a real bonus , allowing for a change in the touch response of your guitar . The ability to use the boost switch as a standalone feature or to enhance the rest of the pedal adds to the versatility of this device .
The only real concern with the Wampler Pinnacle Deluxe V2 is that the bottom must be unscrewed in order to change out the battery . While many guitarists are working with a power supply these days , for those of use that don ’ t easy access is appreciated . Still , this is a minor concern given the performance of this box .
in such an extensive array of tones , from American vintage amp breakup to thick British valve sounds and all the way into high gain territory . And the feel can change , too — it ’ s not just the sound coming out of the amp , but the touch response can be manipulated with these controls .
If you were to run this through a clean front end , you could use the boost switch to get some grit , use the pedal for heavier rhythms , and the pedal with boost for leads or another level of intensity . The only downside to the pedal ( if you can call it a downside ) is that you may want multiples to dial in various types of tones for your rig . This is one of the rare pedals that does everything within its tonal range very well .
WHAT WE LIKE
Outside of the fine looks and construction on this pedal , the Wampler Pinnacle Deluxe V2 impressed throughout its tonal range from vintage to modern high-gain sounds . The Sag feature is a real bonus , allowing for a change in the touch response of your guitar . The ability to use the boost switch as a standalone feature or to enhance the rest of the pedal adds to the versatility of this device .
CONCERNS
The only real concern with the Wampler Pinnacle Deluxe V2 is that the bottom must be unscrewed in order to change out the battery . While many guitarists are working with a power supply these days , for those of use that don ’ t easy access is appreciated . Still , this is a minor concern given the performance of this box .