Wampler Tweed 57 User Manual
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Tweed ‘57, Original Tone
Brian Wampler is a conrmed tone end. He has to be, to make the kind
of excellent sounding and great playing pedals Wampler Pedals is known
for.
As a fan of the Nashville sound over many years and a careful observer of
classic tones, it’s only natural that Brian would eventually focus on bringing his established Amp-in-a-Box prowess to classic Fender amp sounds.
You can’t listen to a great player ripping it up on a classic Fender without
being inspired, and inspired he was! But Brian knew that his work making
the Black '65 would need to be followed up by another pedal to make the
classic Fender amplier inspired Wampler Pedals family whole.
When you go back in time, past the era that inspired the sound of the
Black '65, you nd yourself in the land of tweed, where raw, driven sounds
oered guitarists new possibilities that they had never heard before,
sounds that have found their way onto now-historic recordings.
The Tweed '57 is designed to give you a generous range of tonal possibilities, all centered around and inspired by the mid-to-late 1950s Fender
amp sound. Playing well with single coils or humbuckers, and equally
capable of singular clarity as well as powerful, raw drive, the Tweed '57
provides you with a dynamic, authentic-sounding tone with responsiveness that we feel outdoes just about anything out there for recreating the
amazing '50s sounds that so many players love.
With a vintage American tone structure and input simulation options reminiscent of the amps that inspired Brian's
design, this pedal is an extremely attentive, loving homage to sounds that are getting harder and harder to nd – and
with the Tweed '57, you can achieve amazing tone at any volume, perfect for the studio or the stage.
To get the most out of your new pedal, you'll want to become very familiar with the controls. The Wampler Pedals
Tweed ‘57 OD isn't named after any particular amp precisely because the range of sounds available would be inherently limiting creative possibilities. Instead, it's designed for authenticity coupled with exibility. It features a threeband, Bass/Middle/Highs EQ, labeled "Vintage American Tone Structure," as well as an Input Simulator three-position
switch with Normal, Bright, and Linked input modes. Like the Black '65, it can act as a "tone shaper;" that is, a pedal
that you place at or near the very end of your chain but before the amp, with the gain set lower and the EQ adjusted
to give whatever you play through it a great, amp-like avor.
If you're lucky enough to own an original tweed amp, you can enjoy the ability to get familiar driven sounds at
ear-friendly volumes with the pedal – and for everyone else, you'll love the ability to bring some amazing tweed tone
to your setup. Experiment and enjoy.
Bypass Switch – A true-bypass footswitch ensures solid, mechanical removal of the circuit when it isn't wanted,
meaning you don't lose any tone when the pedal is o.
Volume – This control adjusts the output level of the Tweed '57. It has a huge range of adjustment, allowing for unity
gain or for a real kick-in when you turn it on. How you adjust it is up to you.
Highs – This control adjusts the amount of focus on the highs in the pedal. It
has some interactivity with both the Mids and Bass. Adjusting the Highs has
the eect of helping to determine just what sort of tweed does the trick for
you. If you know smaller speakers are the key, raise the highs; if you need a
more profound cabinet, roll them back a bit. The Tweed '57 won't lose its
classic character either way, it's just about establishing the direction you want
to go in.
Middle – Probably one of the most important and distinguishing elements to
the tweed tone, the midrange control had to be just right in order to capture
as much versatility as possible through as many amps as possible. Learning to
adjust this control is vital to dialing in the exact sort of tone you're after, and
for that matter making sure it ts your amp properly. Adjusting it will change
the whole tonal relationship, so take some time to really get to know it and
how it relates to your rig for best results. Various amps had more or less focus
on the midrange, but they were all pretty forward, and this control is true to
that basic principle, while still allowing range to make the tone work with your
amp even if it is naturally midrange-heavy.
Bass – The Bass knob adjusts the lows, of course, but make sure to take into
consideration what makes the various ampliers that inspired the pedal sound
like they do. Think about whether your favorite tone from the 1950s would
have a fatter or a thinner sound. That's the real power of this control, providing
ample range to dial in your preferred avor, much like the Highs adjustment.
Changes subtle and overt are possible, and of course, like the Middle control,
it's not just about dialing in a particular sound... You have to be able to adjust
the desired tone for your rig as well, a function this control lls quite nicely.
Gain – To truly represent the full range of sounds available from the historic
amps of the period, Brian made sure to have a ton of range on the Gain knob.
In conjunction with the Input Simulator, you've got sounds ranging from the
very early history of rock to later "rediscovery" of the powerful, pushed tweed
sound. Throughout the entire range of gain options, though, one thing
remains constant: absolute attention to clarity and touch sensitivity. Your
playing will not be compromised by the pedal, regardless of how you adjust it.
For a responsive, rocking tone!
Gain at 3 o'clock, Highs at Noon, Mids at 2 o'clock, Bass at 1
o'clock, Input Simulator set to Normal
Suggested Settings (volume to suit)
Got you in a choke-hold.
Gain at 3-4 o'clock, Highs at 2-3 o'clock, Mids at 3 o'clock, Bass
at 11 o'clock-Noon, Input Simulator set to Linked. PLAY HARD.
Input Simulator Switch – This three-position switch adjusts between Brian's
pedal-scale emulation of the ways that guitarists of the past and the present
have used the tweed input sections. In Normal mode, the tone is relatively
even, with a push in the mids and with enough gain on tap to start singing
with classic grit when you dig in. Bright mode changes the tonality of the
pedal to focus more on the presence (so watch that Highs knob!), and that is
Lay down, Sally.
Gain at 11 O'clock, Treble at 11-12 o'Clock, Mids at noon,
Bass at 2, Input Simulator set to Bright.
reected in the gain as well. Linked mode simulates bridging the inputs and
running both at once for a hotter sound that's still a bit brighter than Normal
mode. Between the Vintage American Tone Structure and the Input Simulator,
you've got the tools you need to adjust the Tweed '57 to sound like your
preferred amp, through your existing amp, without any additional hassle or
multiple pedals or amps needed.
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 3mA.
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 7-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 7 days start when you receive the pedal. This does
not apply to dealer or retailer sales – see their individual return policies for specic information.
The faces who stay with me.
Gain maxed out, treble at 10 o’clock, mids about 1 o’clock
and Bass at 2 o’clock, Input Simulator set to Linked. Let the
guitar and the pedal do all the work...
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
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