Wampler Pedals Tom Quayle Signature Dual Fusion Overdrives User Manual
Tom Quayle
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Tom Quayle signature Dual Fusion Overdrives.
When we heard that one of the forerunners of modern Fusion, Tom Quayle, was
using our pedals, it made us think – who out there caters for modern Fusion?
Sure, you can nd blues pedals, country pedals, rock and metal pedals just about
any where… But no one has looked at the fastest growing genre of guitar
players… Modern Fusion.
So, we talked to Tom and listened to what he had to say about his current choice
of gain pedals (The Wampler Pedals Euphoria and the Paisley Drive), from there
we discussed how we could make them better, dare I say… Perfect?
After much backwards and forwards of ideas and theories about tone, switching
and stacking, we found that we could in fact make a pedal that suited Tom, was
perfect for modern Fusion and also for just about everyone else who loves great
tone, clarity and versatility.
Modern fusion is a light year away from tradition jazz or fusion. Taking the
theoretical approach and knowledge and then adding a healthy amount of rock
and shred, modern fusion players need a more “gainy” tone – gain that has to
give them the power they need but it also has to leave room for the clarity of
expression... especially when working at extremely high intensity.
So, we took the core sounds Tom loves from the Euphoria and the Paisley,
modied them so they work together perfectly, gave them a couple of extra
special Brian tweeks – especially when stacked – then put them together to make
the Dual Fusion, a milestone in tone for modern Fusion, and just about every
other style that needs amazing, transparent overdrive.
To get the most out of your new pedal, you'll want to become very familiar with the controls. The Dual Fusion drive features 2
independent channels, each with three adjustment knobs and 1 switch that allows for a great deal of exibility. With a brighter
single coil guitar, you can get anything from fuller cleans to some seriously powerful drive. With a more aggressive instrument,
there's enough dirt on tap to get into a fully saturated tone. Regardless of your gain needs, the EQ exibility and tonal palette of
this pedal is stunning! We'll go over each control in detail, and cover some suggestions that will give you a great tone so you
don't have to start from scratch (unless you want to that is!).
Bypass Switches – Simple enough, these footswitches are wired up for true bypass switching to ensure that you don't have
anything in the way when you disable either channel. Stomp on each channel's respective footswitch to turn the pedal on, and
the LED indicator light will show that it's active. C1 (Vintage) has a blue LED indicator light, C2 (Modern) has a red LED indicator
light. When both channels are on, so are both LEDs.
Volumes – These control the output of the each channel. They work just like the volume knob on your guitar or your amp. As you
raise the Gain knob, and depending on how you adjust the Tone control and switches, you may need to raise or lower them to
have the same output level. That's perfectly normal. Whether you prefer a boost when you kick your overdrive on or just about
the same level as your clean tone, there should be enough range of adjustment to suit all tastes. This isn’t a hugely loud pedal, so
if you're using a very high output guitar, you might need to raise the volume fairly high – again, that's normal, so long as the
pedal can hit unity gain (same level when you kick it on as when it's bypassed) it's behaving as expected.
Gain – These controls how much dirt you get from the each channel.
At lower settings, it will be very nearly clean even if you dig in. Around
9-10 o'clock, it starts to get some crunch when you dig in (or if you
have a high output guitar). By noon, it's really starting to cook, and
past there you've got the potential for some really sweet overdrive.
Again, this control will interact somewhat with the Volume control. As
you raise it, you may need to lower the Volume to keep the signal level
even. You'll also nd that the same Tone settings don't work at all Gain
settings.
Tone – This adjusts between a much darker, bassier sound at the fully
counterclockwise position, to a very highs-forward, present sound
fully clockwise. As with most tonal adjustments, you're probably going
to nd the right t for your gear somewhere between the extremes.
It's not a bad idea to start at noon and adjust in small increments from
there to let your ears get used to the sound of the pedal as you raise or
lower the Tone knobs. The Tone knobs on this pedal don't stand alone,
however – there are voicing switches on each channel which contribute strongly to how you'll want to adjust the Tone.
Channel 1 Switch – Smooth / Fat. Smooth is the most "D"-amp style
sound, with a great degree of presence and tremendous touch
response. This setting is the one Tom prefers because of its warmth
and response. Fat comes with a slight volume boost, and has the most
forward tone and has less overdrive, this work particularly well for
rhythm playing.
Glassy Fusion Crunch
C1 - Vintage. A beautifully responsive and full rhythm setting
Suggested Settings
that allows all of your strings to breathe.
Throaty Legato Lead
Straight from the depths of Fusion, this will allow your notes
to soar and but still keep your guitars character intact.
Channel 2 Switch – Throaty / Natural. Throaty being the louder of the
two options, gives you – as the name suggests a more throaty rounded sound. With a little sparkle on the top to give you clarity. Natural is
more organic, open and natural. A lovely overdrive designed to let you
play with your guitar singing out.
Stacking options. - Please see the enclosed sheet for a full and
comprehensive explaination of the stacking/separate switch.
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 9V 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 17mA.
“Quaylian” Legato
When you need high gain and sustain, this allows you to y.
Note that the gain of C2 is not being pushed too hard by C1.
Saturated Spandex!
Much higher gain... Feels and sounds like a hot tube amp at ear
smashing levels. Note C2 is feeding into C1 at high volume that
really pushes the gain up and up and up...
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
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